Podcast
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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How To Safely Navigate and Provide Solutions with Seth Lejeune & Jenn Anusky | Episode 107
Jan 1301:12:02Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhy is it that real estate clients (buyers and sellers) consistently feel like they're "wasting" their real estate agent's time? Answer, because a majority of homeowners only buy and sell a few homes in their lifetime. Therefore, it's an unfamiliar process and one that's (unfortunately) not well documented online. Our interview with Seth & Jenn touches upon repping the client right, building a team through teaching to fish, and being consistent with a podcast to scale your business. Sean & Tim love collaborating with other podcast hosts, dive in for another B&R banger!Big shout-out to our show's loyal and dedicated sponsor: Property Management Redefined. John Sacks and his team 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 **→ Moving Sucks Podcast: http://www.youtube.com/@MovingSucksPodcast→ 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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Episode #65: Executing Business Design Solutions with Brent Bush
Mar 27, 202500:41:26Tap to summarizeSend us a textTim 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 Brent that is sure to provide value to any small or large business out there. We also discuss why AI is not currently capable of understanding your branding vibe, but is very a useful tool to master.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 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 time, keep learning and keep growing!** Episode Shout-Out **→ Lindon Leader: https://leadercreative.com/about/bio/📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timothygarrity.com/💥 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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Episode #64: The Dylan McGonigal Episode, Communication
Mar 20, 202500:39:36Tap to summarizeSend us a textWe 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 then provide perspective from both of their business journeys.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 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 time, keep learning and keep growing!** Episode Shout-Out **→ La Salle University: https://www.lasalle.edu/📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timothygarrity.com/💥 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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Episode #63: Teaching Agents to Live a Great Life and Prosper with Dave Ashe
Mar 13, 202500:53:48Tap to summarizeSend us a textNot 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 agents, as well as educating his clients on why real estate is the best investment there is. Sean & Tim dive deep into passive income, why timeblocking works, and why "turning it off" has consistently been one of Dave's biggest struggles.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 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 time, keep learning and keep growing!📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timothygarrity.com/💥 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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Episode #62: What Should We Measure for Agent Success: Volume or Profit?
Mar 6, 202500:38:56Tap to summarizeSend us a textIn 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 solo agents. The problem, high volume doesn't necessarily mean high profit. High volume can come with a hefty price tag in some instances, but it just depends. Sean & Tim dive into the cost of high volume, and why the industry is possibly measuring the wrong metric for agent success.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 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 time, keep learning and keep growing!📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timothygarrity.com/💥 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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Episode #61: The Skinny on Private Lending with Ian Walsh
Feb 27, 202500:44:12Tap to summarizeSend us a textPrivate 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 private lending partner. Valuable stories and nuggets abound in this one, please enjoy!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 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 time, keep learning and keep growing!📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timothygarrity.com/💥 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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Episode #60: Don't Knee-Jerk Your Insurance Coverage
Feb 20, 202500:42:57Tap to summarizeSend us a textThe 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 unforeseen issues with your coverage. Sean breaks down what he is seeing out there on the street, he talks about ways to save money with your carrier, and Tim does his best to keep up; haha.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 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 time, keep learning and keep growing!📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timothygarrity.com/💥 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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Episode #59: Scratch Commercial Lending with Evan Segal
Feb 13, 202500:56:28Tap to summarizeSend us a textAs 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 husband and dad. Why does email marketing work for him? Why does it pay to "learn patience and trust your instincts" in business? Listen-to and/or watch this lifelong Philadelphian drop valuable nuggets for our podcast community!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 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 time, keep learning and keep growing!📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timothygarrity.com/💥 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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Episode #58: Strained affordability in today’s US housing market
Feb 6, 202500:42:52Tap to summarizeSend us a textHere'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, possibilities for the future, and why Amazon is building and selling $30,000 homes.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 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 time, keep learning and keep growing!📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timothygarrity.com/💥 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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Episode #57: Hunting Commercial Real Estate with Nick Giganti & Martino Picariello
Jan 30, 202501:10:29Tap to summarizeSend us a textWith 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 & Tim ask some poignant questions about their own personal experiences as agents, as well as investors themselves. Tune in to learn more about real estate investment and the future of Philadelphia!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 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 time, keep learning and keep growing!📲 Contact Info 📲→ Sean Mooney, Mooney Insurance Brokers: www.mooneybrokers.com/→ Tim Garrity, The Tim Garrity Team: www.timothygarrity.com/💥 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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