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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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October 20, 2026Episode 14759 min

Reviving an Icon, David Arena Brings Back Horn & Hardart, Part II | Episode 147

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Part II, Bricks & Riskers! As mentioned last week, Dave Arena was our first official Bricks & Risk guest to warrant two parts for his episode. I mean, the conversation was just too good not to go deeper; kudos, Dave! Anyhoo, the main reason Sean Mooney & Tim Garrity wanted to sit down with Dave Arena was to learn more about his current mission to revive an iconic brand, Horn & Hardart . While H&H was known for their automats, Dave is bringing back the brand in a different way ... amazing coffee through ecommerce. Dig into Part II as Dave shares more about slinging top-notch coffee online, how Google & Meta are helping him get the word out, and his end goal of bringing back the automat to Philadelphia. 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 ** → Horn & Hardart (damn good coffee): https://hornandhardart.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

October 13, 2026Episode 14643 min

Reviving an Icon, David Arena Brings Back Horn & Hardart, Part I | Episode 146

Send us Fan Mail First and foremost, Dave Arena was our first official Bricks & Risk guest to warrant two parts for his episode. I mean, the conversation was just too good not to go deeper; kudos, Dave! Anyhoo, the main reason Sean Mooney & Tim Garrity wanted to sit down with Dave Arena was to learn more about his current mission to revive an iconic brand, Horn & Hardart . While H&H was known for their automats, Dave is bringing back the brand in a different way ... amazing coffee through ecommerce. Dig into Part I as Dave shares his entrepreneurial journey from real estate photography to ecommerce coffee. 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 ** → Alcove Media: https://alcovemedia.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

October 6, 2026Episode 14538 min

"Yo, Where's Your Office?" Part II | Episode 145

Send us Fan Mail Part II of the "yo, where's your office" series where Sean & Tim talk strategically about the placement of your office, when it matters, and when it doesn't matter. But more specifically, in residential real estate. Hint: 99 times out of 100, it doesn't matter; haha. With the rise of the internet over the last 25 years, things have changed with the perceived value of physical spaces; sometimes more, and sometimes less. Now with the rise of AI, things will change again; and who knows which way. Dive into Part II as Tim shares his "where's your office" experiences as a real estate agent, but brings Sean along for the ride. Another B&R banger from your 215 Labs boys! 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 ** → Center City, Philadelphia: https://centercityphila.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

September 29, 2026Episode 14431 min

"Yo, Where's Your Office?" Part I | Episode 144

Send us Fan Mail Another Part I of II series where Sean & Tim talk strategically about the placement of your office, when it matters, and when it doesn't matter. But more specifically, in residential real estate. Hint: 99 times out of 100, it doesn't matter; haha. With the rise of the internet over the last 25 years, things have changed with the perceived value of physical spaces; sometimes more, and sometimes less. Now with the rise of AI, things will change again; and who knows which way. Dive into Part I as Tim shares his "where's your office" experiences as a real estate agent, but brings Sean along for the ride. Another B&R banger from your 215 Labs boys! 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 ** → Obey Hats on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/b/OBEY-Hats-for-Men/52365/bn_28357233 → 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

September 22, 2026Episode 14356 min

Protect Your Downside by Bullet-Proofing Real Estate with Gary Jonas | Episode 143

Send us Fan Mail If you've ever wanted to learn how to successfully invest in real estate for the long-term, you talk to Gary Jonas . Gary is CEO of The How Group , specializing in real estate investment/development, property management, and general contracting. As the leader of a vertically integrated company that grew through EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System / aka Traction ), Gary knows a thing or two about how to scale as well as how to build a long-lasting and trustworthy partnership. Sean & Tim dig deep into Gary's journey by asking thoughtful questions that not only reveal some of Gary's secrets for success, but also his recipes for failure. You do not want to miss this B&R smasher! 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 ** → La Salle University, Go Explorers: https://www.lasalle.edu/ → 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

September 15, 2026Episode 14243 min

How do you monetize the Bricks & Risk podcast, and what's the real ROI? | Episode 142

Send us Fan Mail We've said this over and over on B&R , until we're blue in the face. The 3 Reasons we started our own podcast are: 1) Get more business, 2) Build more relationships, and 3) Help and give back. Have all 3 reasons become realities for us ... yes. Are there other great things that have happened by starting and consistently growing our podcast ... yes. Do we have more goals for the show moving forward ... yes, we do. Dive in with Sean & Tim to learn more about the perception vs. the reality with monetizing a podcast, as well as the struggles that come with it. Let's effin' go, 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 ** → O'Neill's Food Market, Glenside: https://www.oneillsmarket.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

September 8, 2026Episode 14153 min

Freedom Through Thinking Differently with Troy Thompson | Episode 141

Send us Fan Mail While door-knocking is not Tim's thing, Sean is more open to the idea. But since Sean doesn't actually do it, we both chose to formally introduce you all to a new friend of the show, Troy Thompson . Troy is not only a driven, hard-working, family man, he's also an expert door knocker. While honing his door-knocking skills through a past gig at Southwestern Advantage , he perfected his craft while growing his independent insurance company, Pinnacle Insurance . But that's not all Troy has built. He also created his own VA (aka virtual assistant) company, Savvital . Great episode with a great entrepreneur; nuggets abound! 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 ** → Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs: https://umdbulldogs.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

September 1, 2026Episode 14046 min

We Got It Wrong, Our Biggest Business Failures | Episode 140

Send us Fan Mail It's official. Sean Mooney's style of dress has officially been named. It's called ... "Moon." Haha. Jokes aside, this Bricks & Risk episode is all about storytelling; but more importantly, sharing stories of our biggest business failures. We love highlighting our wins, and we also love seeing other folks win, but it's easier to learn how people actually win when you hear more about how they've lost. Dive right into this B&R slammer, as Sean & Tim highlight their own biggest career failures! 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 ** → Matix, Roads Less Traveled: https://www.matixclothing.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

August 25, 2026Episode 1391 hr 7 min

Consistency Wins for Small Business Growth with Marla Sacchetta | Episode 139

Send us Fan Mail If you're from Greater Philadelphia, you know exactly what and where Delco is. If you're not, we're about to tell you all about it. One thing that has always impressed Tim about folks from Delco is their hometown pride. That pride is traditionally shown through custom clothing, food shout-outs on social media, or just staying local and loyal to Delaware County for life; all honorable traits. Please meet Marla Sacchetta , a Delco native and former Corporate America superstar who later transitioned to a stay-at-home mom (the hardest job there is), and then to being a small business owner. Marla's mobile spray tan journey with And So It Glows (awesome name, BTW) is sure to inspire our listeners and watchers, so dive right in with Sean & Tim as they deliver another weekly B&R stinger! 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 ** → Visit Delco: https://visitdelco.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

August 18, 2026Episode 13837 min

Brands Beat Logos, Build An Experience That Lasts | Episode 138

Send us Fan Mail Ah, another Parker Lewis masterpiece from Mr. Mooney ; but we digress. Today's Tuesdee episode is all about brands. Not logos ... brands . Why are brands different than logos? Aren't they basically the same thing? Actually, they're not at all once you really differentiate the two. While we mention some different brand comparisons throughout the episode, to help paint this picture, we also talk about the importance of having a brand-based mindset if you're truly serious about what you're doing. Dive right into this Bricks & Risk toppy as Sean & Tim bring it all home for you. 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 ** → Parker Lewis Can't Lose: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098888/ → 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