Best Sean Mooney Amp Tim Garrity Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #70: Zillow looks to provide transparency through climate risk scoring 45:15

14h ago45:15

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Send us a text If you were unaware, Zillow is the residential real estate industry leader for consumer facing data. Their goal, bring as many eyeballs as possible to their website and app; both consumers and agents, as they are both considered Zillow customers. One additional feature they are now offering on for-sale listings is climate risk data t…

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Episode #69: Your Network is Your Net Worth with Joe O'Donnell & Mike Sweeney 1:05:21

8d ago1:05:21

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Send us a text Fantastic episode from two successful entrepreneurs, Joe O'Donnell & Mike Sweeney. As commercial real estate agents, Joe & Mike learned early on that it was a pass/fail industry and relationships mattered. That helped them with mindset and routine. With 20+ years of boots-on-the-ground knowledge and experience each, these fellas drop…

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Episode #68: It's No Secret, Real Estate & Insurance Have High Failure Rates 53:36

14d ago53:36

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Send us a text The "failure rate" numbers are staggering for both Sean & Tim's industries for agents who have been in the industry less than 5 years: Life Insurance Agents = 93%, Insurance Agents = 90%, and Real Estate Agents = 87%. Wow, but to honest, we're not shocked. It's hard to make it in real estate and insurance: You traditionally work for …

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Episode #67: Practice, Professionalism, & Knowing What To Say with Tom Toole 46:02

21d ago46:02

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Send us a text Simply put, Tom Toole is a real estate superstar. Driven, growth-oriented, and a role model for new and veteran agents alike. He has proven his successful business methods year-in and year-out by being recognized as the #1 RE/MAX Team in Pennsylvania since 2018. Tom's industry-facing real estate podcast, Knowledge Brokers, is also a …

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Episode #66: Authenticity in Business 54:08

28d ago54:08

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Send us a text The words "authentic" and "intentional" have become popular business buzzwords during the last year or two. So much so, that's it's hard not to hear either and/or both of those words if you listen-to or watch business-based podcasts regularly. Authentic from the sense that you're less scripted, people get to know you personally, and …

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Episode #65: Executing Business Design Solutions with Brent Bush 41:26

1M ago41:26

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Send us a text Tim Garrity & Brent Bush have known each other since they were 14 years old, but aside from being long-time friends, Brent has single-handedly designed every brand that Tim (and Sean) have started during their business careers. This also includes the Bricks & Risk podcast brand! Sean & Tim dive deep into a branding conversation with …

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Episode #64: The Dylan McGonigal Episode, Communication 39:36

1M ago39:36

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Send us a text We took a different approach with this episode and asked our producer, Dylan McGonigal, what he would like us to talk about. His answer: communication. Why is communication important in business? How can I communicate better? Can communication make or break a business? Sean & Tim dive deep to answer some of Dyl's tough questions, and…

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Episode #63: Teaching Agents to Live a Great Life and Prosper with Dave Ashe 53:48

2M ago53:48

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Send us a text Not only has Dave Ashe survived and thrived in residential real estate for 40 years, he has 3 kids, 7 grandkids, a vacation home at the South Jersey Shore, and multiple businesses. In other words, Dave has found long-term balance with success as a business owner, as well as with his family. He's also a firm believer in educating new …

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Episode #62: What Should We Measure for Agent Success: Volume or Profit? 38:56

2M ago38:56

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Send us a text In residential real estate, the "industry" tends to favor those agents who have closed a lot of deals. This is known as "volume," which is the total added dollar amount of the sales you close in a calendar year. This is also why teams are widely considered a more popular model today, as they are capable of closing more volume than so…

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Episode #61: The Skinny on Private Lending with Ian Walsh 44:12

2M ago44:12

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Send us a text Private lending (aka Hard Money) is a term that investors/developers are familiar with, but maybe not the average buyer or seller. Ian Walsh is a leader in private lending around Greater Philadelphia, as well as in multiple other areas and states. Sean & Tim dig into his journey as a wholesaler, property management owner, and now a p…

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Episode #60: Don't Knee-Jerk Your Insurance Coverage 42:57

2M ago42:57

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Send us a text The current insurance environment is what Sean has repeatedly referred to as a "hard market." Meaning, insurance premiums are going up for consumers and insurance carriers are taking a more conservative approach on new business, as well as renewals. Which also means, switching carriers to save a few bucks can sometimes cause unforese…

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Episode #59: Scratch Commercial Lending with Evan Segal 56:28

3M ago56:28

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Send us a text As Sean & Tim continue to introduce and interview superstars within their networks, we are grateful to have spoken with Evan Segal from Segal Financial. On this Bricks & Risk ep, we unearth Evan's journey from 20 years in Corporate America to self-funding/starting his own commercial lending company; all while being a dedicated husban…

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Episode #58: Strained affordability in today’s US housing market 42:52

3M ago42:52

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Send us a text Here's an interesting stat: The average buyer’s income would have had to rise 86% since January 2020, just to keep pace with the current median priced home. Wow. Some of the main culprits are price appreciation, interest rate increases, and a few more. Listen to or watch Sean & Tim talk about the current market constraints, possibili…

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Episode #57: Hunting Commercial Real Estate with Nick Giganti & Martino Picariello 1:10:29

3M ago1:10:29

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Send us a text With years of boots-on-the-ground real estate experience, both residential and commercial (aka resi-mercial), Nick Giganti & Martino Picariello break down what it takes to start and grow a book of business. From knocking on doors, to learning how to value their own time, these guys know the investment real estate game in Philly. Sean…

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Episode #56: Marketing Idea vs. Marketing Plan 39:39

3M ago39:39

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Send us a text We had fun making this one, folks. Not only is it a topic that hits home with both Sean & Tim, but it's also a concept that rarely gets discussed within the real estate and insurance industries. Reason being, marketing "ideas" come out every day and they're easy to find; right there for the taking on socials, YouTube, you name it. Ma…

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Episode #55: Bootstrapping a Family Insurance Business with Shaun Gavaghan 56:17

4M ago56:17

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Send us a text Shaun Gavaghan is a shining example of a scrappy entrepreneur. He's a problem-solver, a risk-taker, and a hard worker. From starting his insurance business from scratch (with 3 children and a stay-at-home spouse) to refinancing his car to help with start-up costs, he does what it takes to keep moving forward with his vision. This one…

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Episode #54: How to Structure Your Residential Real Estate Business 42:19

4M ago42:19

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Send us a text As an agent in residential real estate today, you have choices as to how you want to structure your business: solo agent, team member/leader, or brokerage owner. If you're just getting started, you'd likely start as either a solo agent or team member. If you're seasoned and productive, you could graduate to a team leader or brokerage…

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Episode #53: Scaling a Productive Team with Ryan Stawasz 51:59

4M ago51:59

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Send us a text On this B&R ep, Sean & Tim talk with Ryan Stawasz from The Stawasz Group. Not only does Ryan lead a top residential real estate team in Philadelphia, but he also invests in real estate; owning 25 residential rental units himself. He is passionate about winning in all aspects of life: health, family, and business. Ryan started at the …

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Episode #52: Why Commitment Creates Success 37:22

4M ago37:22

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Send us a text Being committed in business may quite possibly be the most important key to success. Reason being, if you never give up, you'll continue to grow in different ways: income, personally, client base, company size, etc. But, the second you take your foot off the gas and start slumping back in your chair is the moment where it can be lost…

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Episode #51: Being a Small Business Triple-Threat with Rob Schuck 1:02:55

4M ago1:02:55

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Send us a text Rarely do you see in the residential real estate industry an independent brokerage owner that also happens to own mortgage and insurance brokerages as well. Meet Rob Schuck, a childhood friend of Sean's and a "small business triple threat." On Rob's ep, Sean & Tim talk about the current Philadelphia real estate market, predicting hom…

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Episode #50: Our 50th Episode ... LIVE! 40:20

5M ago40:20

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Send us a text We did it, we made it to 50! One of our past podcast guests told us that only 1% of all podcasts have 50 episodes or more, and whether that is accurate or not in December 2024 is not what matters; we prepped-for, created, and released 50 podcast episodes ... that's what matters. Not only have Sean & I handled all of the broadcasting …

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Episode #49: Why Sellers Make More Money Through Listing Agents 1:02:12

5M ago1:02:12

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Send us a text Have you ever heard the term "FSBO?" Pronounced by the industry as "fizz-bo," a For Sale By Owner listing means that a homeowner is marketing their home for sale without the help of a Seller Agent (aka Listing Agent). Now ... why would anyone in the world want to do that? Haha; just kidding, folks. Well, for starters, the cost to sel…

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Episode #48: "Lifetime Home Support" for your Clients with Amy Stockberger 53:16

5M ago53:16

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Send us a text This guest episode is going to knock your socks off! Well ... not literally, haha. Amy Stockberger is a visionary, she's a hustler, and she's disrupting how to look at Lead Gen when building your residential real estate business. In this ep, Sean Mooney & Tim Garrity sit down with Amy, who runs the #1 Team in South Dakota, to talk ab…

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Episode #47: The Pros & Cons of Partnerships 47:40

5M ago47:40

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Send us a text In business, you can go it alone or link arms with others. You can have one partner, ten partners, or no partners; there's no right or wrong way to go through your business journey. Before diving into the "partnership or solo" decision, it's helpful to hear the pros, as well as the cons, from those who have done it. Things like decis…

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Episode #46: Growing Up on Main Street America with Mike Giangiordano, Jr. 1:04:50

6M ago1:04:50

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Send us a text One of the many wonderful things about Philadelphia is its history. Not only in its significance to the growth of America, but in its family/generational history as well; needless to say, we have deep roots here. Mike Giangiordano, Jr. (aka Mikey G.) is part of that history. Not only is he local to Philadelphia, but more specifically…

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Episode #45: How to Create a Brand 46:55

6M ago46:55

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Send us a text Whether you are in real estate, insurance, or another entrepreneurial field, having a "brand" can help (and in some cases, define) your business. In this B&R ep, Sean & Tim discuss the process for creating a brand, visualizing how it can look, and their own experiences creating and managing brands themselves. Authenticity matters in …

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Episode #44: Building a Relationship-Based Business with Garrett Maroon 50:21

6M ago50:21

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Send us a text To put it directly, Garrett is a superstar! Not only did he have the confidence to start and build his residential real estate business on the strength of his relationships, but he proved to all of his skeptical peers and mentors that it actually works. On this ep, Garrett discusses the logic behind building a relationship-based busi…

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Episode #43: To CRM, or Not To CRM 39:28

6M ago39:28

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Send us a text Committing to a CRM (aka Customer Relationship Management) is not only a great way to stay focused and organized in business, statistics will show that it also helps with forecasting and growth! In our 43rd ep, Sean & Tim discuss why CRMs are important, when they may not be necessary, and their own experiences working within differen…

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Episode #42: The Business of Restaurants with Harris Eckstut 55:05

7M ago55:05

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Send us a text Harris & Tim have been working together on the brokerage side for years. Tim has always been focused on residential real estate, while Harris has been focused on commercial real estate; more specifically, restaurants. Sean & Tim dive into a deep discussion with Harris, not only on the super-high-risk restaurant industry, but on entre…

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Episode #41: An Episode About Nothing, But Even Nothing Is Something 25:56

7M ago25:56

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Send us a text If you do not know Sean & I personally, or have not realized by now as a regular Bricks & Risk listener/watcher, we're Seinfeld fans. Whether you are yourself or not, it doesn't matter; this episode will deliver value. In our aptly named "Episode About Nothing," we talk about the amazing interview we recently had with Bob Burg, how t…

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Episode #40: Living Life as a Go-Giver with Bob Burg 36:31

7M ago36:31

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Send us a text Out of all the amazing guests we've had on Bricks & Risk so far, this one is hard to top. We now have the privilege of sharing one of our finest conversations to date with renowned author, speaker, and business authority, Bob Burg. Bob co-authored a very special business book called "The Go-Giver." It has sold over 1 million copies a…

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Episode #39: How Home Insurance Shock is Hurting Residential Investors 33:26

7M ago33:26

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Send us a text Recent events are causing massive changes in the real estate and insurance industries currently. In this week's episode, Tim and Sean weigh-in on the factors that are impacting the seismic shift in these markets and how they converge together for consumers. Tune in to find out when things will start to cool off. Our goal with Bricks …

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Episode #38, Top 3 Ep: Sean & Tim's Top 3 Podcasts 27:43

7M ago27:43

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Send us a text Welcome to our first "Top 3 Ep"! Part of the reason why Bricks & Risk started was because of our love for the medium itself. Tim and Sean are always listening to other podcasts to gain valuable industry insights and put them into practice. In this episode, we share some of the recent favorite podcasts that deliver inspiration for us.…

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Episode #37: Growing Confident Agents with Elizabeth Convery 56:37

8M ago56:37

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Send us a text Such a great conversation as we are joined by Elizabeth Convery as our guest this week. She is a real estate coach, speaker, founder, and associate broker of VERY at Compass RE. We talk about winning in real estate by building the right culture and having the right mindset to focus and grow. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you wa…

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Episode #36: Stop Saying Yes and Learn When to Say "No" 28:03

8M ago28:03

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Send us a text For today’s episode, Sean & Tim will dive into when firing clients and learning to say "No" can actually be positive things for your business, and can also lead to knowing who your ideal client is. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. Our audience grows through …

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Episode #35: Being a Trusted House Detective with Reid Stever 52:42

8M ago52:42

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Send us a text Reid Stever from RS Home Inspection joins the show today to discuss life as a home inspector. With over 20 years in the inspection service industry, Reid has pretty much seen it all. We talk about the new ways Reid is able to compete with some of the larger firms and building out a marketing plan to help get the word out and share hi…

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Episode #34: Never Stop Knocking and Providing Value with Stewart Sheppard 1:07:50

8M ago1:07:50

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Send us a text Stewart Sheppard of Premium Finance Brokerage joins the show this week to share his story of convincing himself that starting his own business was the right path for him, as well as why eye-to-eye sales is a lost art. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. Our aud…

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Episode #33: Why Timeblocking is Important 39:58

9M ago39:58

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how you can be more productive at work? A great tool for many business owners and high-performing sales people is timeblocking. Sean & Tim go over the advantages of timeblocking on your calendar and the benefits that come with it. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets th…

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Episode #32: Rehabbing Homes and Being a Girl Dad with Zach Torres 57:28

9M ago57:28

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Send us a text This week we are joined by Zach Torres who runs Studio Torres, a design and build firm based in Philadelphia specializing in residential rehabs. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. Our audience grows through word of mouth, so if you would please take a moment o…

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Episode #31: Building Net Worth and Water Ice Authority with Keyon Whiting 46:50

9M ago46:50

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Send us a text What a special show this week with Keyon Whiting who shares his growth story of becoming a real estate agent and investor and more recently a franchisee of a local Rita's Water Ice. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. Our audience grows through word of mouth, s…

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Episode #30: Goals In Business 31:35

9M ago31:35

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Send us a text This week's episode dives into the topic of developing goals in business. As a business owner, it's very important to find out what matters most and driving behavior to succeed for those specific goals. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. Our audience grows thr…

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Episode #29: Driving Fundamental Growth in Business with Billy Williams 55:33

10M ago55:33

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Send us a text Billy Williams is a business expert, insurance mentor, amazing father, and all around great guy. One of the things he prides himself on, that resonated with Sean & Tim, is that he focuses on the fundamentals. He also believes that referrals come to you when people know how you are going to "act" and "react," as that builds trust. Our…

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Episode #28, OG Ep: Franchises vs. Independent Brokerages 33:18

10M ago33:18

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Send us a text Another OG Ep (aka 1 of our first 3 recorded episodes ever)! Great discussion on the topic of franchise brokerages versus independent brokerages. Both have their own unique pros/cons, listen to Tim & Sean dive into how they could benefit you and your real estate business. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 …

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Episode #27: Objection-Proof Success with Award-Winning Author Jeff West 44:08

10M ago44:08

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Send us a text Critically acclaimed author, Jeff West, joins the show this week to talk about winning the sales process. Successful sales people don't win by accident and Jeff shares the secret methodology behind his many years of being a top insurance sales producer. We also discuss his latest book, co-authored with Bob Burg "Streetwise to Saleswi…

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Episode #26: Wide Marketing vs. Deep Marketing 36:54

10M ago36:54

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Send us a text For this week's episode, Sean and Tim talk about different marketing approaches you can take as a business owner. There are advantages to both "wide" and "deep" marketing approaches, but in order to be successful you need to focus on your ideal client. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets tha…

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Episode #25: Building a Modern Media Empire with Eric Simon 54:13

11M ago54:13

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Send us a text Our special guest this week is Eric Simon from BAM. Eric joins the show to share his journey from the beginning days answering phones at Hilton & Hyland, to memes on Instagram, to building a real estate media empire; some refer to BAM as the Barstool Sports of Real Estate. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2…

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Episode #24, OG Ep: An Introduction 19:19

11M ago19:19

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Send us a text Throwback episode sorting through the entrepreneurial journey for Tim & Sean and why we chose to start a podcast. The long conversation about the value of this platform and how it made sense for both of us to invest the time and money into launching Bricks & Risk to help other entrepreneurs build their businesses. Our goal with Brick…

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Episode #23: Respect, Help, & Love with Mike McCann 53:28

11M ago53:28

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Send us a text This week's guest is Mike McCann "The Real Estate Man" and he joins the conversation with Tim & Sean about his humble beginnings in the Far Northeast to becoming one of the highest performing real estate teams in the US. His secret recipe for success is hard work and respect, and he loves the competitive nature of real estate. Our go…

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Episode #22: Working "In" the Business & Working "On" the Business 28:22

11M ago28:22

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Send us a text Time management is key for any entrepreneur or business owner. In this episode, we talk about moving from the role of working "in" the business to working "on" the business. One key way is to develop roles within the business and delegate responsibilities to staff members to free up your time and focus on operating and growing the bu…

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Episode #21: Drive Your Business with Online Reviews 33:28

11M ago33:28

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Send us a text Online reviews on Google, Zillow, and Facebook are vital for any business. In this week's episode we talk about the importance of gathering reviews and the most effective ways to extract them from clients. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. Our audience grows …

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