The Above 180 Podcast is a bowling podcast designed to help you improve your bowling game. Tim Burg covers a wide variety of topics, including coaching tips, finding the proper pro shop, equipment layouts, and all the latest ball reviews.
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The Above 180.com Bowling Podcast is a bowling podcast designed to help you improve your bowling game. Tim Burg covers a wide variety of topics, including coaching tips, finding the proper pro shop, equipment layouts, and all the latest ball reviews.
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Providing unique insight into a variety of fields like leadership, history, politics, and more. With a young host, Youthful Perspectives provides a nuanced angle into these important topics.
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Be inspired and get motivated every week with the Bricks & Risk Podcast! Join our hosts Sean Mooney & Tim Garrity as they share their boots-on-the-ground secrets to growing successful real estate and insurance businesses. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. We also interview industry leaders who share their own insights and strategies on how to grow and strengthen your business. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur o ...
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GetResponse Podcasts are dedicated to marketers and business owners who want to get inspired. In our podcasts, we'll talk about online marketing trends, best practices, tools, and more. We'll also interview successful entrepreneurs who'll share their own stories and tips. So, get listening!
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Tech-entrepreneur and LinkedIn personality Cory Warfield talks to people he admires from around the world about what they’re working on, what connection means to them and how they leverage connection and technology to make their worlds a better place.
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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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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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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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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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#6 Don MacPherson
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Guest: Entrepreneur, Mentor, World Traveler, Optimist, and Host of the 12 Geniuses Podcast. Books that were discussed throughout this conversation include: 1.) Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker 2.) What We Owe the Future by William MacAskill 3.) No One Wins Alone by Mark Messier 12 Geniuses: https://open.spotify.com/show/34Bk9YfKoZ9KATZ0SDVDPu?si=…
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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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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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#5 (part 1) Mike McGrath
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Guest: Juvenile probation officer and the lead guitarist for the band Whiskey Burn.Di Mason Bierbaum
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#5 (part 2) Mike McGrath
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Guest: Juvenile probation officer and the lead guitarist for the band Whiskey BurnDi Mason Bierbaum
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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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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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#4 Tim Burg
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Guest: Former Co-owner of Midsota Manufacturing and current owner of Millwood Metalworks.Di Mason Bierbaum
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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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#3 Jim Mader
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Jim Mader coached the Albany Football Team for 23 seasons. As head coach, Coach Mader had an all time record of 230-65. He made 15 state appearances and secured two state titles in 1989 and 1997. He was inducted into the Minnesota State Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2003. Other notable accomplishments of Coach Mader include his 2006 induction…
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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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#2 Mike Kleinschmidt
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Guest: Former Albany Head Football Coach with a career record 151-50 through 19 seasons. Coach K was inducted into the Minnesota Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2024.Di Mason Bierbaum
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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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Guest: Albany Boys Basketball Coach and High School Math TeacherDi Mason Bierbaum
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Episode #34: Never Stop Knocking and Providing Value with Stewart Sheppard
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Send us a text One of our "Original 3" episodes! Cultivating and fostering relationships is paramount to any business owner. Listen and learn how to build relationships within your industry and maximize the value with all of your business connections. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOU…
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Send us a text For today’s episode, Sean & Tim are joined by Jared Pontz, President & Managing Partner at Direct Mortgage Loan Company. He shares his journey starting as an intern to becoming president of one of Philadelphia's leading real estate lenders. Building relationships and delivering for investors is at the core of his business and how he …
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Send us a text Today's episode concentrates on building a network with spheres of influence or centers of influence. Expanding your network allows you to build your business and drive referrals. At it's core, you have to get in front of people and share how you can help them. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nu…
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Send us a text Join us today and put your hands together as we welcome Bradley Flowers - the 6'3" sophomore from Mobile Alabama, Parade 1st Team All-American, Rivals ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ recruit, a fantastic insurance agent, and a great American. Besides founding his agency, Portal Insurance, and recently acquiring another, he is building Mind Your Agency to help…
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Send us a text Industry leaders say that this is the hardest insurance market in a generation. We haven't been around that long but it's definitely the most challenging market that we have seen in the last 25 years. Claims are up, pricing is up, and the ability to place new business has never been tougher. Sean and Tim discuss the reasons why the i…
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Send us a text Sometimes timing is everything in business. And calculating the right time to hire an assistant is critical. Tim and Sean will discuss when it's the right time to hire extra help in order for your business to succeed. 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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Send us a text The National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement has been in the news everywhere lately. Tim gives an in-depth analysis of what it means for the industry and the impact for Realtors going forward. Is it a good thing, or a bad thing? Who benefits from this? Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nu…
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Send us a text Kyle Kelly leads the mortgage team at My City Lending in Philadelphia and has built his business on relationships and referrals. These are the keys to his success. He is an entrepreneur at heart and talks about real estate, investing, and his newest endeavor - The Gas Lamp Hotel, Philly's finest boutique hotel nestled in downtown Old…
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Send us a text Leading a team is difficult and its inevitable that employees will not be perfect. In this episode we talk about how to manage expectations with employees and how to guide them when mistakes are made. Growth can be ugly at times but if you stick to the plan the results will always be worth it. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you …
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Episode #11: The "Finding Peak" Journey with Ryan Hanley
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Send us a text Ryan Hanley from Finding Peak is a speaker, advisor, and keynote speaker who brings a ton of knowledge to this episode of B⚡R. We discuss his journey through the insurance industry and how he ultimately landed on his own consulting firm helping insurance agents grow their businesses. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away …
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Send us a text The concept of providing leads to producers is always a hot topic for any sales organization. Tim and Sean discuss the advantages of providing opportunities to sales agents and also contrasting that with the idea of teaching the method of developing ones own sales funnel and referral sources. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you w…
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Send us a text Ryan Petrucci of ReMax Main Line is a seasoned real estate agent and investor that has gone all-in with real estate listings to become a $20M producer. He has learned how to leverage relationships and social media to catapult his business and become a consistent top producer in the area each year. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that …
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Send us a text What does it take to scale your business? This episode is packed with invaluable insights, strategies, and practical tips designed to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscapes of real estate and insurance. Providing actionable tips on when and how to scale your business. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 o…
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Send us a text Join us for an exclusive episode as we sit down with Ryan Serhant, the renowned real estate agent from Million Dollar Listing New York and current CEO of the brokerage SERHANT., for an insightful conversation on his illustrious career in real estate, the challenges of launching a new brokerage, and the critical role of branding in bu…
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of insurance and real estate marketing, exploring the effectiveness of two distinct strategies: cold calling and gathering warm referrals from spheres of influence. Join us as we dissect the nuances of each approach and uncover their unique advantages and challenges. Cold Calling: We ex…
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Send us a text Our B&R guest today is Luke Acree who is the President of Reminder Media and co-host of the Stay Paid Podcast, one of the top marketing podcasts on Apple. Luke is an authority on leadership and has helped more than 100,000 entrepreneurs and small businesses grow their companies. Tim and Sean chat with Luke about building a referral b…
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Send us a text For today’s episode, Sean & Tim will dive into the differences between running a virtual office versus a brick and mortar location. Times have changed in the past couple of years and technology has changed the office landscape which has allowed more businesses to operate totally remote. The discussion centers around the pros and cons…
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Send us a text Our guest this week is Cory Schnabel, who is currently the Vice President and Private Client Growth Leader with The Plexus Groupe. He shares his story of starting 2 different insurance agencies with a focus on building centers of influence driven by relationships. Listen to how Cory was able to build and sell each of these insurance …
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