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Bricks & Risk
Hosted by Sean Mooney & Tim Garrity · EN
Bricks & Risk empowers real estate agents, insurance professionals, and entrepreneurs with actionable insights and proven strategies to start and scale their businesses. Our podcast videos feature topics and interviews with top-performing business owners, industry experts, and thought leaders who share their secrets to success.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, our content is packed with valuable nuggets that help you:
- Master the art of growing your real estate or insurance business
- Unlock innovative business strategies tailored to you
- Learn directly from entrepreneurs who’ve built thriving businesses
- Gain actionable advice on marketing, leadership, and scaling operations
We’re here to inspire, educate, and provide the tools you need to succeed in an ever-changing business world. Subscribe to our channel and start building the future you deserve. We drop a new episode every week!
Find us on social channels: @bricksandrisk! ⚡
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Driving Processes & Scaling Smarter with Clint Houck | Episode 124
3d ago00:47:38Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhy do processes and efficiency matter? Well, first and foremost, they save time; and time is money. But, they can also help in other ways that don't present themselves ... until tragedy strikes. Clint Houck is not only an insurance expert, he's an entrepreneur, VC guru, and start-up veteran. Sean & Tim extract wisdom from Clint on how he got his start, what he's learned along the way, and how you can better prepare yourself for life's learning lessons. Dive right in, peeps!Big shout-out to our show's loyal and dedicated sponsor: Property Management Redefined. John Sacks and his property management squad love our show and continue to support our mission of helping people through podcasting!Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that can help build your own business. Our audience grows through word of mouth, so if you would please take a moment of your time and give us a review on the platform you’re on, that would be fantastic!Please also help spread the B&R word by sharing your favorite episode with a friend. You can find all B&R episodes on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and anywhere else you get your podcast content. We greatly appreciate your time and trust.Until next week, keep learning and keep growing!** Episode Shout-Outs **→ Canopy Connect: https://www.usecanopy.com/→ Episode Sponsor, Property Management Redefined: https://gopmr.com/📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timgarrityteam.com/💥 Watch us on YouTube 💥→ YouTube, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: www.youtube.com/@BricksandRisk/?sub_confirmation=1💥 Follow us on Social Media 💥 → Instagram, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: https://www.instagram.com/bricksandrisk/ → Instagram, Sean Mooney, @sean.moonee: https://www.instagram.com/sean.moonee/@sean.moonee → Instagram, Tim Garrity, @realestateinphl: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinphl/→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bricksandrisk→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricksandrisk
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Not Worth Your Time? Build Relationships That Pay. | Episode 123
1w ago00:42:20Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailDo you consider yourself a "hunter," or do you identify more as a "farmer?" There's no right or wrong way to be, but it is important that you start to learn more about who you want to be in your business career. Queue in Sean & Tim as they lean in on a common phrase in business, "That's not worth my time." This B&R banger shovels deep into the minds of our listeners and watchers so they can start to think deeper on who they want to be ... and why. Dive right in, Bricks & Riskers!Big shout-out to our show's loyal and dedicated sponsor: Property Management Redefined. John Sacks and his property management squad love our show and continue to support our mission of helping people through podcasting!Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that can help build your own business. Our audience grows through word of mouth, so if you would please take a moment of your time and give us a review on the platform you’re on, that would be fantastic!Please also help spread the B&R word by sharing your favorite episode with a friend. You can find all B&R episodes on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and anywhere else you get your podcast content. We greatly appreciate your time and trust.Until next week, keep learning and keep growing!** Episode Shout-Outs **→ Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/→ Episode Sponsor, Property Management Redefined: https://gopmr.com/📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timgarrityteam.com/💥 Watch us on YouTube 💥→ YouTube, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: www.youtube.com/@BricksandRisk/?sub_confirmation=1💥 Follow us on Social Media 💥 → Instagram, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: https://www.instagram.com/bricksandrisk/ → Instagram, Sean Mooney, @sean.moonee: https://www.instagram.com/sean.moonee/@sean.moonee → Instagram, Tim Garrity, @realestateinphl: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinphl/→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bricksandrisk→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricksandrisk
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Bet On Yourself with John Casey | Episode 122
2w ago00:52:06Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailNumber one hundred and twenty two. This episode has special meaning to the three of us because it was our Phi Gamma Delta (aka Fiji) chapter number at La Salle University. Queue in John Casey; a good friend, as well as a successful entrepreneur. What started out as a cushy sales job a decade ago turned into John going all-in on himself. 100% commission, no guaranteed deals. Dive right into this B&R business banger as Sean & Tim extract gold from a guy who made a smart bet and won!Big shout-out to our show's loyal and dedicated sponsor: Property Management Redefined. John Sacks and his property management squad love our show and continue to support our mission of helping people through podcasting!Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that can help build your own business. Our audience grows through word of mouth, so if you would please take a moment of your time and give us a review on the platform you’re on, that would be fantastic!Please also help spread the B&R word by sharing your favorite episode with a friend. You can find all B&R episodes on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and anywhere else you get your podcast content. We greatly appreciate your time and trust.Until next week, keep learning and keep growing!** Episode Shout-Outs **→ Phi Gamma Delta: https://phigam.org/→ Episode Sponsor, Property Management Redefined: https://gopmr.com/📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timgarrityteam.com/💥 Watch us on YouTube 💥→ YouTube, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: www.youtube.com/@BricksandRisk/?sub_confirmation=1💥 Follow us on Social Media 💥 → Instagram, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: https://www.instagram.com/bricksandrisk/ → Instagram, Sean Mooney, @sean.moonee: https://www.instagram.com/sean.moonee/@sean.moonee → Instagram, Tim Garrity, @realestateinphl: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinphl/→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bricksandrisk→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricksandrisk
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Know, Like, & Trust / Why AI Won’t Replace Sales Skills | Episode 121
3w ago00:37:01Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailOur good pal, AI. You can't even turn around these days without getting smacked in the face with another AI article, video short, and social post. It's gonna eliminate jobs. It's gonna speed up innovation. It's gonna change the world. Yes, yes, and yes. But, there are some things that AI won't (and can't) replace. In this Bricks & Risk toppy, Sean & Tim go back and forth as to why they both believe AI will never replace the human ability to sell. Agree or disagree?Big shout-out to our show's loyal and dedicated sponsor: Property Management Redefined. John Sacks and his property management squad love our show and continue to support our mission of helping people through podcasting!Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that can help build your own business. Our audience grows through word of mouth, so if you would please take a moment of your time and give us a review on the platform you’re on, that would be fantastic!Please also help spread the B&R word by sharing your favorite episode with a friend. You can find all B&R episodes on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and anywhere else you get your podcast content. We greatly appreciate your time and trust.Until next week, keep learning and keep growing!** Episode Shout-Outs **→ Open Claw: https://openclaw.ai/→ Episode Sponsor, Property Management Redefined: https://gopmr.com/📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timgarrityteam.com/💥 Watch us on YouTube 💥→ YouTube, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: www.youtube.com/@BricksandRisk/?sub_confirmation=1💥 Follow us on Social Media 💥 → Instagram, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: https://www.instagram.com/bricksandrisk/ → Instagram, Sean Mooney, @sean.moonee: https://www.instagram.com/sean.moonee/@sean.moonee → Instagram, Tim Garrity, @realestateinphl: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinphl/→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bricksandrisk→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricksandrisk
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Low Barrier Problem & Why Sales Inexperience Hurts Industries | Episode 120
Apr 1400:46:13Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail"Low barrier of entry" is something Tim has been referencing for years. Not only on B&R, but also when he was managing an independent, residential-focused real estate brokerage. But it doesn't just apply to the real estate industry, it also applies to the insurance industry. Join Sean & Tim as they dig into some of the foundational issues surrounding their respective industries, as well as their tips and advice for how to approach things differently and set yourself up for success!Big shout-out to our show's loyal and dedicated sponsor: Property Management Redefined. John Sacks and his property management squad love our show and continue to support our mission of helping people through podcasting!Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that can help build your own business. Our audience grows through word of mouth, so if you would please take a moment of your time and give us a review on the platform you’re on, that would be fantastic!Please also help spread the B&R word by sharing your favorite episode with a friend. You can find all B&R episodes on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and anywhere else you get your podcast content. We greatly appreciate your time and trust.Until next week, keep learning and keep growing!** Episode Shout-Outs **→ HGTV: https://www.hgtv.com/→ Episode Sponsor, Property Management Redefined: https://gopmr.com/📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timgarrityteam.com/💥 Watch us on YouTube 💥→ YouTube, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: www.youtube.com/@BricksandRisk/?sub_confirmation=1💥 Follow us on Social Media 💥 → Instagram, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: https://www.instagram.com/bricksandrisk/ → Instagram, Sean Mooney, @sean.moonee: https://www.instagram.com/sean.moonee/@sean.moonee → Instagram, Tim Garrity, @realestateinphl: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinphl/→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bricksandrisk→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricksandrisk
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Agency Valuations, M&A, & Growth with Mike Mensch | Episode 119
Apr 700:47:37Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailOne of Sean's insurance relationships joins us this week for an amazing episode on insurance agency valuation. Dissimilar to residential real estate, insurance agencies can pretty much be bought and sold with ease. Why? Because it's a standing book of business with number history and retention. What insurance owners tend to get wrong though is just how much their business is worth; that's where Mike comes in. Mike Mensch with Agency Brokerage not only breaks it down for our Bricks & Riskers, but he brings an immense amount of credibility, experience, and knowledge that is sure to impress you. Dig in!Big shout-out to our show's loyal and dedicated sponsor: Property Management Redefined. John Sacks and his property management squad love our show and continue to support our mission of helping people through podcasting!Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that can help build your own business. Our audience grows through word of mouth, so if you would please take a moment of your time and give us a review on the platform you’re on, that would be fantastic!Please also help spread the B&R word by sharing your favorite episode with a friend. You can find all B&R episodes on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and anywhere else you get your podcast content. We greatly appreciate your time and trust.Until next week, keep learning and keep growing!* Episode Shout-Outs *→ Agency Brokerage: https://www.agencybrokerage.com/→ Episode Sponsor, Property Management Redefined: https://gopmr.com/📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timgarrityteam.com/💥 Watch us on YouTube 💥→ YouTube, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: www.youtube.com/@BricksandRisk/?sub_confirmation=1💥 Follow us on Social Media 💥 → Instagram, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: https://www.instagram.com/bricksandrisk/ → Instagram, Sean Mooney, @sean.moonee: https://www.instagram.com/sean.moonee/@sean.moonee → Instagram, Tim Garrity, @realestateinphl: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinphl/→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bricksandrisk→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricksandrisk
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Warm Leads Only, A Business Development Model That Wins | Episode 118
Mar 3100:30:53Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAnother successful "Nothing Doc" topic that led to a really great conversation on why some real estate agents practice with clients, and why some just refer clients. Stewardship is a financial services company out of Arizona that helps clients in multiple service categories: real estate, mortgage, insurance, and finance. One of their lead-gen methods is driving warm leads through the door using an "ambassador" program. Sean & Tim break down why this is smart, but also, why there are pros and cons to every marketing method. Pretend it's the deep end of the pool, and dive right in!Big shout-out to our show's loyal and dedicated sponsor: Property Management Redefined. John Sacks and his property management squad love our show and continue to support our mission of helping people through podcasting!Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that can help build your own business. Our audience grows through word of mouth, so if you would please take a moment of your time and give us a review on the platform you’re on, that would be fantastic!Please also help spread the B&R word by sharing your favorite episode with a friend. You can find all B&R episodes on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and anywhere else you get your podcast content. We greatly appreciate your time and trust.Until next week, keep learning and keep growing!** Episode Shout-Outs **→ Stewardship Ambassadors: https://stewardship.pro/ambassador/→ Episode Sponsor, Property Management Redefined: https://gopmr.com/📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timgarrityteam.com/💥 Watch us on YouTube 💥→ YouTube, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: www.youtube.com/@BricksandRisk/?sub_confirmation=1💥 Follow us on Social Media 💥 → Instagram, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: https://www.instagram.com/bricksandrisk/ → Instagram, Sean Mooney, @sean.moonee: https://www.instagram.com/sean.moonee/@sean.moonee → Instagram, Tim Garrity, @realestateinphl: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinphl/→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bricksandrisk→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricksandrisk
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A Thankless Industry Of Growth & Grit With John Sacks | Episode 117
Mar 2400:50:12Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhether you're in the residential real estate industry or not, you could assume that starting a property management company from scratch is not easy. Guess what, it's not. John Sacks' story at Property Management Redefined is one of hustle, grit, and determination; stemming from an uninspiring stint in corporate America, to then choosing the entrepreneurial road alone. Going from 0 units to 700+ units in just over 10 years is nothing short of amazing. Sean & Tim dig deep into John's journey to extract nothing but solid gold. Our loyal listeners and watchers will absolutely love this B&R interview!Big shout-out to our show's loyal and dedicated sponsor: Property Management Redefined. John Sacks and his property management squad love our show and continue to support our mission of helping people through podcasting!Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that can help build your own business. Our audience grows through word of mouth, so if you would please take a moment of your time and give us a review on the platform you’re on, that would be fantastic!Please also help spread the B&R word by sharing your favorite episode with a friend. You can find all B&R episodes on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and anywhere else you get your podcast content. We greatly appreciate your time and trust.Until next week, keep learning and keep growing!** Episode Shout-Outs **→ Cherry Street Tavern: https://www.retroroadmap.com/listing/cherry-street-tavern-philadelphia-pa-a-neighborhood-local-for-over-100-years/→ Episode Sponsor, Property Management Redefined: https://gopmr.com/📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timgarrityteam.com/💥 Watch us on YouTube 💥→ YouTube, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: www.youtube.com/@BricksandRisk/?sub_confirmation=1💥 Follow us on Social Media 💥 → Instagram, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: https://www.instagram.com/bricksandrisk/ → Instagram, Sean Mooney, @sean.moonee: https://www.instagram.com/sean.moonee/@sean.moonee → Instagram, Tim Garrity, @realestateinphl: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinphl/→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bricksandrisk→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricksandrisk
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The Current Florida Condo Crisis & Why Owners Are Rushing to Sell | Episode 116
Mar 1700:32:21Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailGood ol' supply and demand, especially when it comes to residential real estate. But who would've predicted that insurance is one of the reasons why supply is overheated in some Florida markets. Queue in Mr. Sean P. Mooney. In this Bricks & Risk toppie, Sean gets into the nitty gritty of why the Florida condo market has experienced such large insurance increases, coupled with Timmy G. explaining why the current oversupply is making prices go down in some areas. Dig in, folks!Big shout-out to our show's loyal and dedicated sponsor: Property Management Redefined. John Sacks and his property management squad love our show and continue to support our mission of helping people through podcasting!Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that can help build your own business. Our audience grows through word of mouth, so if you would please take a moment of your time and give us a review on the platform you’re on, that would be fantastic!Please also help spread the B&R word by sharing your favorite episode with a friend. You can find all B&R episodes on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and anywhere else you get your podcast content. We greatly appreciate your time and trust.Until next week, keep learning and keep growing!** Episode Shout-Outs **→ Tahoe Stomp: https://tahoestomp.com/→ Episode Sponsor, Property Management Redefined: https://gopmr.com/📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timgarrityteam.com/💥 Watch us on YouTube 💥→ YouTube, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: www.youtube.com/@BricksandRisk/?sub_confirmation=1💥 Follow us on Social Media 💥 → Instagram, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: https://www.instagram.com/bricksandrisk/ → Instagram, Sean Mooney, @sean.moonee: https://www.instagram.com/sean.moonee/@sean.moonee → Instagram, Tim Garrity, @realestateinphl: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinphl/→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bricksandrisk→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricksandrisk
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Build Your Brand With Matt Lionetti's Real Estate Playbook | Episode 115
Mar 1000:57:59Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMatt Lionetti is a real estate powerhouse! Not only has he paved his own path, but he did it up against some tough odds. From getting kicked out of high school, to almost getting out of the business entirely, Matt has impressively been able to keep believing in himself through creativity and sheer will. He believes that the residential real estate brokerage model is changing, and fast. He also believes that if your client doesn't like you, they ultimately won't work with you. Dive head first into this B&R gem as Sean & Tim dig deep with Matt on how he became the success story he is today, and how that can help motivate you (our listeners and watchers) as you grow in business!Big shout-out to our show's loyal and dedicated sponsor: Property Management Redefined. John Sacks and his property management squad love our show and continue to support our mission of helping people through podcasting!Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that can help build your own business. Our audience grows through word of mouth, so if you would please take a moment of your time and give us a review on the platform you’re on, that would be fantastic!Please also help spread the B&R word by sharing your favorite episode with a friend. You can find all B&R episodes on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and anywhere else you get your podcast content. We greatly appreciate your time and trust.Until next week, keep learning and keep growing!** Episode Shout-Outs **→ Inman: https://www.inman.com/→ Episode Sponsor, Property Management Redefined: https://gopmr.com/📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timgarrityteam.com/💥 Watch us on YouTube 💥→ YouTube, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: www.youtube.com/@BricksandRisk/?sub_confirmation=1💥 Follow us on Social Media 💥 → Instagram, Bricks & Risk Podcast, @bricksandrisk: https://www.instagram.com/bricksandrisk/ → Instagram, Sean Mooney, @sean.moonee: https://www.instagram.com/sean.moonee/@sean.moonee → Instagram, Tim Garrity, @realestateinphl: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinphl/→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bricksandrisk→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricksandrisk
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