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Brick by Brick - Wealth Building Conversations
Join Loren Wernette, Founder and CEO of REI Transactional, as he shares his journey of building a thriving real estate and hard money lending business from the ground up. Each episode dives into the strategies, challenges, and lessons learned while growing wealth in the real estate industry. Whether you’re a seasoned investor, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about private lending and real estate, this podcast delivers actionable insights, inspiring stories, and mindset tips to help…
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Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsFrom 4 to 200 Employees: Cash, Culture & the "$8 Million Problem" with Brad Poulos
The $8 Million Problem: Why Owners Need to Let Go Your business may be stuck at $8 million because every decision still goes through you. Brad Poulos—the Small…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsHow AI Is Changing Property Valuations Without Replacing Appraisers
What if an appraisal isn’t the whole story? Kelly Githens, a veteran appraiser and real estate investor, joins Loren Wernette to unpack what really drives…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsWhy Mobile Home Parks Are More Nuanced Than You Think
"I left Tesla and got into mobile home parks because I wanted cash flow that didn’t depend on me showing up every day." But here’s what most people miss…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsThe Rent-By-The-Room Strategy That Turns One House Into Six Incomes
He was a pharmacist. By 31, he'd retired. His strategy? Renting houses by the room. Dr. Ryan Chaw, PharmD, built a 14-property portfolio with student housing…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsThe Overlooked Real Estate Model: Turning Land Into Cash Flow
What if you could turn underutilized land into recurring cash flow? Chris Long, founder and CEO of Long Yard Storage, joins Loren Wernette to unpack a niche…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsThe Hard Money Lender Built to Say Yes
The deals banks say no to are where Ryan Hermansky says yes. Most hard money lenders are built to say no. Ryan Hermansky built a business around saying yes to…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsWhy One Paycheck Is Riskier Than Most High Earners Realize
Why One Paycheck Is Riskier Than Most High Earners Realize Most people treat their paycheck like a plan - and it leaves them one surprise away from panic. Carl…
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The Culture Shift That Took a Business from 18 to 100 Million
What Works at $18M Breaks at $100M — Here's Why In this episode, Loren Wernette sits down with David LaDue, owner of LA Management Consulting, Vistage Chair…
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From Family Legacy to Strategic Growth: The Power of Niche Insurance
What if the secret to growth is going niche? Loren sits down with Cheri Martinen, owner of a family insurance brokerage in Oregon, for a conversation about…
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The Function of Wealth: Stop Chasing Returns and Start Planning With Purpose
What if the key to building wealth isn’t chasing higher returns—but giving every dollar a purpose? In this episode of Brick by Brick, Loren Wernette sits down…
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Turn Your Expertise Into Influence: The Strategic Power of a Business Book
Most experts think writing a book means spending years alone, trying to produce 100,000 words and hoping people will read it. Henry DeVries says that’s the…
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From Small to Scalable: Overcoming the Bottlenecks That Hold Businesses Back
What truly prevents a business from scaling? In this episode of Brick by Brick, Loren sits down with Mark Lim, CEO and Founder of Magnetic Alliance, for an…
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Using Debt to Build Wealth Without Losing Control with Phil Ganz
How can real estate investors use debt to build wealth without letting leverage control the deal? 🎙️ In this episode of Brick by Brick, Loren Wernette sits…
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Beyond the Property: What It Really Takes to Build a Profitable Sober Living Business
In this episode, we sit down with Jim Boad, founder of Group Home Accelerator, to discuss the business, systems, and mindset behind successful recovery…
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Senior Living Real Estate: Demand, Trends & Opportunities
Senior living is one of the fastest-evolving sectors in real estate—but many investors still don't fully understand its potential. In this episode of Brick by…
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Brick by Brick - From the Flipping Trenches to Running a Fund
Most real estate investors chase the deal. Will Harvey chased the lesson — and eventually followed it all the way out of operations and into running a fund. In…
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Financial Freedom Formula with Joey Mure
Are you tired of the relentless grind, sacrificing precious family time for fleeting wealth? Joey Mure reveals the bold truth about escaping the 9-5 trap…
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From Cycles to Chaos: Ari Rastegar on Human Behavior, and Building for What's Next
What if the real forces moving real estate had nothing to do with interest rates? In this episode, we sit down with Ari Rastegar — founder of Rastegar Capital…
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How Tax Sales Actually Work with Brian Seidensticker
The conversation covers the transition from real estate to tax liens, the risks and opportunities in tax liens, and the differences between tax liens and tax…
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Wow Factor Marketing: How Bold Offers Beat Discounts (with John Dwyer)
Summary In this engaging episode of Brick by Brick, Loren Wernette hosts marketing expert John Dwyer, known for his innovative direct marketing strategies and…
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Foolproof FSBO with Tim Street
Summary In this episode of Brick by Brick, host Loren Wernette interviews Tim Street, a former Marine turned real estate entrepreneur. Tim shares his journey…
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Why Infill Development Is the Future of Triangle Real Estate — with BETTER
Episode Summary In this episode of Brick by Brick Wealth Building Conversations, host Loren Wernette sits down with BETTER, a Triangle-based real estate firm…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsFinancial Clarity for a New Generation with Rebecca Irey
In this episode of Brick by Brick, Loren Wernette sits down with Rebecca Irey, the founder and CEO of Blue Skye Financial, to talk about the new rules of…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBalanced Breakthrough with Garrett Maroon
In this episode of Brick by Brick Wealth Building Conversations, Loren Wernette sits down with Garrett Maroon — founder of the 2:10 Collective, host of The…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsThe Power of Open Banking in Today's Economy
Episode: The Power of Open Banking in Today’s Economy Guest: Peter Maher — CEO of Ovanti USA & Founder of Flote In this episode, I sit down with Peter Maher to…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsHow Behavior Makes Money: A Deep Dive with Hugh Massie
In this episode of Brick by Brick Wealth Building Conversations, I sit down with Hugh Massie — Founder & Executive Chairman of DNA Behavior International and…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBroke, Brave, and Building Wealth: How Dave Seymour Went from Firefighter to Flipping Boston
Dave Seymour—once a broke firefighter—rebuilt his life through real estate, becoming the star of A&E’s Flipping Boston and the founder of Freedom Venture…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsTurning Near-Failure into Fuel: How Caleb Christopher Reinvented Creative TC
In this episode of Brick by Brick Wealth Building Conversations, Loren sits down with Caleb Christopher, founder of Creative TC, a firm that specializes in…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBuilding Wealth Without Borders: Global Investing & Tax Freedom with Mikkel Thorup
Episode: Building Wealth Without Borders: Global Investing & Tax Freedom Podcast: Brick by Brick Wealth Building Conversations Host: Loren Wernette Guest…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsScaling with Agents: How Matthew Carrigan Built REI Cornerstone
Are you struggling to find consistent real estate deals? Wondering how to scale your investing business without spending a fortune on direct-to-seller…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBuilding Wealth with Leverage: Sam Primm on FasterFreedom and the BRRRR Strategy
In this episode of Brick by Brick Wealth Building Conversations, I sit down with Sam Primm, co-founder of FasterFreedom and one of the most recognized…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsFrom IBM to Amazon Millions: Neil Twa’s E-commerce Playbook
In this episode of Brick by Brick Wealth Building Conversations, Loren sits down with Neil Twa, CEO & Co-Founder of Voltage Holdings and host of the High…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsTax Secrets of the Ultra-Wealthy with KC Chohan of Together CFO
In this episode of Brick by Brick Wealth Building Conversations, I sit down with KC Chohan, Founder of Together CFO, to uncover how elite wealth…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsFrom the Court to the Boardroom: Kelli Garrett’s Journey of Grit & Growth
In this episode of Brick by Brick Wealth Building Conversations, Loren Wernette sits down with Kelli Garrett, a powerhouse entrepreneur and founding partner of…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsFrom Clicks to Closings: Mike Otranto on Building a Digital Lead Machine for Real Estate
Guest: Mike Otranto – Author, Real Estate Investor, Entrepreneur, Founder of Wake County Home Buyers Episode: Brick by Brick Wealth Building Conversations…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBeyond Stocks: Unlocking Self-Directed IRAs for Real-World Assets — with Steve Csobaji, CISP
Episode: Brick by Brick Wealth-Building Conversations Guest: Steve Csobaji, CISP – Senior Sales Executive / Business Development Manager, Inspira Financial…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsFrom Dirt to Done: Building a Real Estate Empire Through Land Development with Blake Anderson
In this episode of Brick by Brick: Wealth-Building Conversations, we dig deep into the world of land development with builder, developer, and systems expert…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsFrom Foreclosure to Freedom: How Mike Russell Helps Homeowners Reclaim Hope
In this powerful episode of Brick by Brick: Wealth Building Conversations, host Loren Wernette sits down with Michael "Mike" Russell—a real estate broker…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick By Brick Ep 19 - From Code to Capital: How Bryce Matheson Built Fintech and Financial Freedom
In this episode of Brick by Brick: Wealth Building Conversations, we sit down with entrepreneur, content creator, and private lender Bryce Matheson. Bryce…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick by Brick Ep 18 - 5 Big Lies We Tell Ourselves About Failure (And What to Do Instead)
Failure isn’t the end—it’s the raw material of success. In this solo episode, Loren breaks down the 5 biggest myths people believe about failure, and how these…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick by Brick Ep 17 - Fast Flips & Fearless Moves: How Jen Josey Built a Real Estate Empire on Grit and Growth
In this high-energy episode of Brick by Brick: Wealth Building Conversations, we sit down with Jennifer "Jen" Josey — the powerhouse behind Jolific Homes and…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick by Brick Ep 16 - Beyond the Unicorn: How to Spot Real Opportunities in Venture Capital- Alex Brown of Beacon Venture Partners
In this episode of Brick by Brick: Wealth Building Conversations, we sit down with Alexander J. Brown, Managing Partner at Beacon Venture Partners, to pull…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick by Brick Ep 15 - Crisis Proof Investing: Adam Williams on Multifamily Resilience and Wealth-Building Discipline
In this episode of Brick by Brick: Wealth-Building Conversations, host Loren Wernette welcomes Adam Williams, Founder and CEO of Elevest Capital, for an…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick by Brick Ep 14- Finding Your Niche in Wobbly Boxes with Pam Fisher
Episode Summary: In this episode of Brick by Brick, Loren sits down with Pam Fisher — a powerhouse in the world of manufactured homes and creative real estate…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick by Brick Ep 13 - AI is coming get onboard or get run over - Featuring John Hetherington
📄 Show Notes: In this powerhouse episode of Brick by Brick Wealth-Building Conversations, we sit down with John Hetherington—AI strategist, automation expert…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick by Brick EP 12 with Jason Seward: Burning the Ships and Betting on Yourself
What happens when you walk away from a 17-year, six-figure corporate career with no safety net—and no plan B? In this episode of Brick by Brick…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick by Brick Ep 11 - How Real Estate Pro Theresa Sage Uses AI Agents to Scale Wholesale Profits & Buy Back Time
🎧 Episode Description (SEO-Optimized): If you're a real estate business owner looking to scale smarter, boost wholesale profits, and buy back your time, this…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick by Brick Ep 10 - Anton Zherelyev - How taking massive consistent action will get you to your Dreams.
In this episode of Brick by Brick, Loren sits down with Anton Zherelyev, the CEO of REI Lead Pros and a master of direct-to-owner lead generation. Based in…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick by Brick Ep 9 - Dan Rivers on Mindset, Wealth, and STR Mastery
This week, we’re joined by Dan Rivers, founder of Rivers Capital Group (RCG) and partner at SynergyStays, to talk about what it really takes to build wealth…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick by Brick Ep 8 - Scott Hanis,- Learning to Lead and Build Company Culture
🚀 Thinking about hiring your first employee? Not sure when the right time is or how to manage company culture as you grow? In this episode, I sit down with…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick by Brick EP 7 - The 4 C’s of Lending: Mastering Credit, Collateral, Capacity & Character
Welcome to The 4 C’s of Lending, the podcast that breaks down the four fundamental pillars of lending—Credit, Collateral, Capacity, and Character—and how they…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick by Brick Ep 6 - My 5 biggest lessons I learned growing my Business
Over the last five years, I’ve learned some hard-hitting truths about business—lessons that have shaped the way I approach challenges, growth, and success. In…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick by Brick Ep 5 - Will AI make you money?
Artificial Intelligence is making waves across industries, and real estate and private lending are no exception. In this episode of Brick by Brick, Loren…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick by Brick Ep 4 - Fund Structures 101: Understanding 506(b), 506(c), Reg CF & More
Are you considering investing in a fund but unsure what all the different structures mean? In this episode, we break down the most common fund…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick by Brick Ep 3 - Underwrite or Perish
No matter what type or size of investing you do. Ensuring you do a good job of underwriting will help you make more money and loss less money. I go through…
Brick by Brick - Wealth Building ConversationsBrick by Brick Ep #2 - The power of Consistency
Consistency impacts every part of our lives for good and for bad. In this episode I will discuss how you can harness consistent habits to achieve things you…