Bricks & Risk

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Jun 2026

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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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June 16, 2026Episode 12949 min

Buy, Scale, & Repeat with Greg Hogan | Episode 129

Send us Fan MailSome small business owners grow organically, and some grow through acquisition (aka M&A). There is no right or wrong way to grow, only YOUR way. Greg Hogan is a shining example of that. Because he "maxed out his time" at a previous job, he believed that buying an existing agency was the best way for him to hit the ground running ... and he was right. Dig into this B&R ep as Sean & Tim extract wisdom from someone who has done it!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 **→ YMCA of Middletown, NY: https://middletownymca.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

June 9, 2026Episode 12836 min

Why is Residential Real Estate Eating Itself? Part II | Episode 128

Send us Fan MailWelp, I guess we can now officially say that the M&A wave in residential real estate is large and in-charge in 2026. So much so, that Compass recently acquired Anywhere, and Real is under contract to acquire RE/MAX. Just ... wow. Big moves from some of the industry's youngest, strongest players. Now, dig in to Part II as Sean & Tim discuss why this is happening, and where they foresee things going in the future. LFG!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 **→ Mooney's Legendary Favorite Shoes, Charcoal & Chase Globes: https://www.ebay.com/itm/392078348417→ 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

June 2, 2026Episode 12738 min

Why is Residential Real Estate Eating Itself? Part I | Episode 127

Send us Fan MailWelp, I guess we can now officially say that the M&A wave in residential real estate is large and in-charge in 2026. So much so, that Compass recently acquired Anywhere, and Real is under contract to acquire RE/MAX. Just ... wow. Big moves from some of the industry's youngest, strongest players. Dig in to Part I as Sean & Tim discuss why this is happening, and where they foresee things going in the future. LFG!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 **→ Mooney's Legendary Favorite Shoes, Charcoal & Chase Globes: https://www.ebay.com/itm/392078348417→ 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

May 26, 2026Episode 12644 min

Build a Bigger Pipeline with Mark Malfara’s Success Formula | Episode 126

Send us Fan MailSometimes, a lack of tech is not the reason why your business is not succeeding the way you want it to. Take Mark Malfara for example. He still operates mostly off of pen and paper, as well as Excel spreadsheets ... and he's crushing it as an agent! Not only that, he has built a successful private lending business using the same success formula. Build a pipeline, and follow up with them. Sean & Tim go fishing for answers on why Mark's success formula works for him, and how it can also work for you. Dig in to another B&R guesty!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 **→ Go Warriors: https://www.esu.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

May 19, 2026Episode 12536 min

Always Be Networking, Choose Relationships Over Transactions | Episode 125

Send us Fan MailA ... B ... N. Always be networking. While you want to protect your time, and maybe networking is not part of your current business plan, our advice is to make the time for the "right" networking. Are you more introverted? Focus on the one-on-one meeting. Are you the extroverted type? Go to anything and everything with lots of people, and then narrow down your choices from there. On this B&R toppy, Sean & Tim talk about the power of networking and how to not always look at it as "lead gen only." Dive right in, guys and gals!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 **→ M-OO-N-EE: https://www.instagram.com/sean.moonee/→ 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

May 12, 2026Episode 12447 min

Driving Processes & Scaling Smarter with Clint Houck | Episode 124

Send 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

May 5, 2026Episode 12342 min

Not Worth Your Time? Build Relationships That Pay. | Episode 123

Send 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

April 28, 2026Episode 12252 min

Bet On Yourself with John Casey | Episode 122

Send 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

April 21, 2026Episode 12137 min

Know, Like, & Trust / Why AI Won’t Replace Sales Skills | Episode 121

Send 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

April 14, 2026Episode 12046 min

Low Barrier Problem & Why Sales Inexperience Hurts Industries | Episode 120

Send 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