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AI is reshaping real estate. Data quality, smart investing, and tech-driven decisions now separate average returns from elite outcomes. Kevin Shtofman breaks down the future of property, AI, and global investing.Get your free Utility Consultation to get huge savings with Utility Warehouse:https://calendly.com/bricksandbankspodcast/free-utility-consultation-quoteThis episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started.Kevin operates at the intersection of AI, data, capital, and global real estate, advising some of the world’s largest investors, REITs, and sovereign wealth funds. With a background spanning finance, consulting, property ownership, and PropTech, he brings rare clarity on how smart money actually wins.🔗 Guest ResourcesCherre – Real estate data & AI platform: https://cherre.com/Kevin Shtofman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinshtofman/AI tools mentioned: Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT🚀 Affiliate Block🔥 Power Your Growth with Our Affiliate Partners✅ Unlock faster YouTube growth with VidIQ👉 https://vidiq.com/bricksandbanksSmarter tools. Better growth. Bigger wins.🌍 Authority & Credibility Line🎧 Bricks and Banks Podcast is ranked in the Global Top 5% on ListenNotesOur goal: break into the Top 1% worldwide👉 Subscribe, rate, and share to support the mission.
Wealth isn’t just money. It’s clarity, confidence, and purpose. Jesse Hurst breaks down retirement psychology, wealth mindset, and why hope is not a strategy for long-term financial success.Get your free Utility Consultation to get huge savings with Utility Warehouse:https://calendly.com/bricksandbankspodcast/free-utility-consultation-quoteThis episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started.In this episode of the Bricks and Banks Podcast, Stephanie Onwuemenyi is joined by Jesse Hurst, CEO of Impel Wealth Management, certified financial planner, and author of Poponomics.Jesse has spent over three decades helping individuals and families stop guessing and start building with purpose. In this conversation, he reframes wealth beyond bank balances and returns, diving into retirement psychology, money mindset, decision-making under pressure, and long-term financial clarity.🔗 Guest ResourcesImpel Wealth Management: https://www.impelwealth.com/team/jesse-hurstPoponomics (Book) – https://www.impelwealth.com/popenomicsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessehurst/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@impelwealthmanagement8960
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Real estate wealth isn’t built without risk. When leverage breaks deals, mindset, capital strategy, and leadership decide who survives. Eugene Gershman reveals how to rebuild, raise capital, and grow smarter.Get your free Utility Consultation to get huge savings with Utility Warehouse:https://calendly.com/bricksandbankspodcast/free-utility-consultation-quoteThis episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started.In this high-impact episode of Bricks and Banks Podcast, Stephanie Onwuemenyi sits down with Eugene Gershman, CEO of GIS Companies, for a raw and deeply practical conversation on failure, leverage, recovery, and long-term wealth strategy.Eugene shares how he scaled his family construction business into a $30M development operation, lost everything during the market shift, and rebuilt by returning to fundamentals: mindset, systems, partnerships, and disciplined capital strategy.This episode is a masterclass for:Real estate developers navigating volatile marketsFounders rebuilding after financial lossInvestors seeking clarity on leverage and riskLandowners exploring development instead of sellingEntrepreneurs using AI to regain speed and efficiency
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Wealth isn’t limited by borders. Global real estate, international diversification, and Plan B living unlock freedom, cash flow, and long-term wealth. Michael Cobb reveals how to invest and live abroad the right way.
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Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started.In this powerful episode of Bricks and Banks Podcast, Stephanie Onwuemenyi is joined by Michael Cobb, Chairman and CEO of ECI Development, to unpack what it really takes to live, invest, and build wealth abroad.With over 33 years of experience across Belize, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, and beyond, Michael breaks down the difference between the fantasy of living overseas and the reality of profitable execution.This episode is essential listening for:Investors seeking international diversificationEntrepreneurs building a Plan B strategyProfessionals exploring global living and offshore real estateAnyone serious about wealth without borders🔗 Guest ResourcesWebsite: https://ecidevelopment.com/Free Kindle Book by Michael Cobb: https://info.ecidevelopment.com/mike-cobb/bricks-and-banks-podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkcobb/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ECIDevelopmentLTD🚀 Affiliate Block (Always Included)🔥 Power Your Growth with Our Affiliate Partners✅ Unlock faster YouTube growth with VidIQ👉 https://vidiq.com/bricksandbanksSmarter tools. Better growth. Bigger wins.🌍 Authority & Credibility Line🎧 Bricks and Banks Podcast is ranked in the Global Top 5% on ListenNotesOur goal: break into the Top 1% worldwide👉 Subscribe, rate, and share to support the mission.
Wealth isn’t built by chance. It’s built with smart business strategy, investment discipline, real estate insight, and financial independence thinking. Eric Brotman breaks down money, purpose, and graduating from work.
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In this powerful episode of Bricks and Banks Podcast, Stephanie Onwuemenyi sits down with Eric Brotman, CEO of BFG Financial Advisors and host of Don’t Retire, Graduate, to unpack what real financial independence actually looks like.
This is not about retiring early and doing nothing.This is about graduating into purpose, wealth clarity, and optionality.
📌 Key Takeaways
How to build financial independence without burnout
Why wealth mindset matters more than income
The difference between retiring and graduating into purpose
Common money mistakes professionals make silently
Smart risk management strategies beyond insurance
What strong balance sheets actually look like
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebrotman/
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Wealth isn’t built by chance. It’s built with smart business strategies, real estate investing, financial discipline, and long-term thinking. Dustin Hendrickson breaks down sustainable property, mailbox money, and real passive income.
In this conversation, Dusten emphasizes the critical importance of location over architecture in real estate development. He discusses how new developers often make the mistake of prioritizing cheaper land, believing they can compensate with beautiful designs. Dusten argues that a poor piece of land will hinder rental success, regardless of the building's quality. He advises developers to be patient and seek better land opportunities, as challenging deals can lead to easier sales in the future.This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started.David shares his journey from evictions to financial freedom, breaking down OPM strategies, seller finance, DSCR loans, mindset shifts around debt, and how everyday investors can enter real estate with little to no money.What you’ll learn:How to build real estate wealth without savings or perfect creditThe truth about good debt vs bad debt in investingUsing seller finance and OPM to buy propertyWhy mindset is the real asset in wealth creationBeginner-friendly real estate strategies that scaleHow to turn business relationships into investment capitalGuest Resources:📘 The No Money Millionaire (Free download): https://nomoneymillionaire.com🎙 No Money Millionaire Podcast📺 YouTube: No Money Millionaire🔥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dusten-hendrickson/🚀 Affiliate Block: 🔥 Power Your Growth with Our Affiliate Partner✅ Unlock faster YouTube growth with VidIQ👉 https://vidiq.com/bricksandbanksSmarter tools. Better growth. Bigger wins.🏆 Bricks and Banks Podcast is ranked in the Global Top 5% on ListenNotesHelp us reach the Top 1% — like, subscribe, and leave a review.#BricksAndBanks #RealEstatePodcast #WealthBuilding #InvestmentStrategies #MoneyMindset #FinancialFreedom #BusinessPodcast #PropertyInvestment
Wealth isn’t built by chance. It’s built with smart business strategy, real estate investing, financial leverage, and mindset mastery. David Webb reveals how to build wealth using other people’s money.
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In this powerful episode of the Bricks and Banks Podcast, we sit down with the No Money Millionaire, David Webb, to unpack how real estate, leverage, and strategy can build wealth without using your own capital.
David shares his journey from evictions to financial freedom, breaking down OPM strategies, seller finance, DSCR loans, mindset shifts around debt, and how everyday investors can enter real estate with little to no money.
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How to build real estate wealth without savings or perfect credit
The truth about good debt vs bad debt in investing
Using seller finance and OPM to buy property
Why mindset is the real asset in wealth creation
Beginner-friendly real estate strategies that scale
How to turn business relationships into investment capital
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Wealth is not built by chance. It is built through smart business strategy, global investing, real estate thinking, financial discipline, and patient wealth planning. Ryan Floyd reveals how long-term investors win.This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started.In this episode of the Bricks and Banks Podcast, Stephanie Onwuemenyi sits down with Ryan Floyd, Founder and Portfolio Manager at Barker Capital, to unpack the Patience Premium and why global investing rewards discipline, history, and long-term thinking.Ryan shares lessons from building an investment firm through the 2008 financial crisis, investing across emerging markets, and why culture, history, and mindset matter just as much as numbers in finance.🔍 Key Takeaways• How patience creates an unfair advantage in investing• Global investment strategies most investors overlook• Why long-term wealth beats short-term speculation• Lessons from launching an investment firm during market collapse• Managing risk, volatility, and investor expectations• History as a powerful tool for smarter financial decisions• Why simplicity and discipline outperform hype🌍 Guest Resources• Website: https://www.barcacapital.com/• Connect with Ryan Floyd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanf2 🔥 Power Your Growth with Our Affiliate Partner✅ Unlock faster YouTube growth with VidIQ👉 https://vidiq.com/bricksandbanksSmarter tools. Better growth. Bigger wins.🎙️ Bricks and Banks Podcast is ranked Global Top 5% on ListenNotes.Help us reach the Top 1% by following, reviewing, and sharing this episode.#BricksAndBanks #BusinessPodcast #InvestmentPodcast #RealEstate #WealthBuilding #Finance #GlobalInvesting #MoneyMindset
How industrial roll-ups, AI-driven capital strategy, real estate, and finance turn boring businesses into wealth engines, climate infrastructure, and scalable investment platforms.This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started.In this episode of the Briggs & Banks podcast, host Stephanie Onwuemenyi interviews Samuel Wiseman, founder and managing partner of Protopian firm. They discuss Samuel's unique journey from a starving artist to a successful private equity CEO, focusing on how industrial roll-ups can create meaningful impacts in climate solutions. Samuel shares insights on blended finance, the importance of art in business, and the vision for legacy manufacturing. He explains the mechanics of mergers and acquisitions and how to connect with investors through a mission-driven approach.TakeawaysSamuel Wiseman transitioned from a career in music to private equity.He emphasizes the importance of art in business and finance.Blended finance allows for innovative funding solutions for climate projects.The wealth gap in America is at an all-time high, impacting business ownership.Legacy manufacturing can play a crucial role in climate solutions.Mergers and acquisitions can be structured to benefit both investors and the environment.Samuel's firm focuses on companies with strong cash flow and ethical practices.The connection with investors is driven by mission rather than just profit.Industrial roll-ups can create significant value in the market.Creative marketing strategies are essential for outreach in private equity.
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Wealth isn’t built by chance. It’s built with smart business strategies, real estate insights, investment planning, and money mastery. Adam Goldman reveals how franchising creates financial freedom fast.
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In this powerful episode, Adam Goldman; franchise consultant, investor, bestselling author and founder of Franchise Visa; breaks down how franchising can become a realistic bridge to wealth, financial freedom, and US residency for investors worldwide.
He shares the strategies that helped him escape corporate America, scale multimillion-dollar franchise operations, invest in real estate, and help professionals transition from high-paying jobs into cash-flowing businesses.This episode is packed with insights on business, real estate, investment, finance, wealth, money, asset building, strategies and entrepreneurship.
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True wealth is built on real estate insight, smart investment strategy, disciplined money habits, and aligned relationships. Dr. Nicholas Michels breaks down how to become truly “Rich By Choice.”
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In this powerful Bricks and Banks Podcast episode, Dr. Nicholas Michels — Founder of Michels Family Financial, bestselling author of Rich By Choice, Certified Financial Planner, and former pro athlete — reveals what it really means to build wealth with intention.
From childhood financial trauma, to turning down an $8.1 million signing bonus, to building a marriage-centered financial firm, Dr. Nick shares the money psychology, relationship alignment, real estate mindset, and purpose-driven strategies that help families transform their financial future.
This episode blends real estate, finance, wealth psychology, investment strategy, mindset, and generational legacy into one masterclass.
🔥 Key Takeaways
How childhood instability shaped Dr. Nick’s view of money as security
The emotional psychology behind every financial decision
Why discipline from sports, business, and early jobs shaped his wealth mindset
The real story behind rejecting $8.1M
Marriage + money: transforming conflict into alignment
What “Rich By Choice” truly means
The biggest money myth destroying families today
A powerful client transformation that changed everything
How to connect investments to legacy, peace, and purpose
What families must prepare for in the next 5–10 years
First steps for anyone buried in financial stress
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Website: https://michelsfamilyfinancial.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-e-michels/
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This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started.Wealth isn’t built by chance – it’s built with smart business strategies, real estate thinking, and profitable investment systems. Neil Twa breaks down Amazon FBA strategy, e-commerce exits, money management, and AI-driven brand building.Neil Twa, CEO of Voltage Holdings, joins Bricks and Banks to expose the real strategy behind building profitable Amazon FBA businesses, scaling e-commerce brands, and creating exit-ready assets.Neil shares his proven playbook for:Avoiding the biggest Amazon FBA investment mistakesUnderstanding why revenue is vanity and profit is sanityBuilding brands worth selling, not just side hustlesUsing AI and systems to dominate e-commerceDesigning your business for a profitable exit from day oneThis episode connects business strategy, investment mindset, wealth building, and real asset creation through scalable e-commerce models.🎯 Key TakeawaysWhy you need at least $25,000 to start Amazon FBA properlyHow Neil scaled multiple brands to 8 figures and exitsThe difference between lifestyle business and saleable assetHow AI, systems, and strategy build long-term wealthRevenue vs profit: why most entrepreneurs fail here🌐 Guest ResourcesWebsite: https://www.voltagedm.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/Get a FREE copy of Neil's Book: https://www.voltagedm.com/freebookUse the discount code: BRICKS&BANKS🔥 Affiliate ToolsVidiq – https://vidiq.com/bricksandbanks🎙 Bricks and Banks CredibilityWe’re ranked in the Global Top 5% on ListenNotes with a Listen Score of 34.Help us reach the Top 1% — hit subscribe!
This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started.Home ownership is broken by banks and rigid systems but creative financing, real estate strategy, and business innovation are changing the game. Jesse Coody reveals how entrepreneurs and investors can build wealth through smart real estate finance.✅ Key TakeawaysHow creative financing helps people denied by banksOwner financing vs traditional mortgage explained simplyHow to structure real estate deals for investorsFaith driven leadership in business and financeHow The Lucky Group is using AI in real estate lendingWhy attitude and systems determine business successSeasoned investor insights for first-time buyers🎙 Guest ResourcesWebsite: https://theluckygroupinc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-coody/Location: Austin, Texas🔥 Affiliate ToolsVidiq – https://vidiq.com/bricksandbanks🎙 Bricks and Banks CredibilityWe’re ranked in the Global Top 5% on ListenNotes with a Listen Score of 34.Help us reach the Top 1% — hit subscribe!
This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started.Wealth is not luck it is built through business strategy real estate investment finance discipline and mindset. John A. Brink reveals how survival resilience and smart money decisions created generational wealth.John A. Brink survived World War II hunger, arrived in Canada with just $25, and built a multi-company empire across lumber, real estate, logistics, and asset management.In this episode of the Bricks and Banks Podcast, we uncover how resilience, discipline, smart investment strategies, and strong money mindset created long term wealth and business success.This conversation blends business, finance, real estate, entrepreneurship, mindset, and wealth strategy in a powerful real life story.Key Takeaways:How John built multimillion dollar businesses from nothingLessons on financial discipline and investment strategiesMindset shifts that transformed trauma into wealthWhy ADHD became his hidden superpowerBusiness strategy insights for real estate and entrepreneursHow resilience shapes long term financial successGuest ResourcesWebsite: https://johnabrink.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnabrink/Books: Against All Odds | ADHD Unlocked | Living Young Dying Old | Finding Your Passion Living the Dream🔥 Affiliate ToolsVidiq – https://vidiq.com/bricksandbanks🎙 Bricks and Banks CredibilityWe’re ranked in the Global Top 5% on ListenNotes with a Listen Score of 34.Help us reach the Top 1% — hit subscribe!
This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started.Real wealth is built through strategy, mindset, risk management and real estate discipline. Frank Iglesias breaks down 16 years of lessons — from foreclosure chaos to mindset mastery.Frank Iglesias — real estate investor, builder and coach — reveals the truth behind 16+ years of investing across wholesaling, flips, buy & hold, construction and creative deals. In this Bricks and Banks episode, Frank explains why real estate is a full contact sport, how to navigate chaos, how relationships open doors numbers can’t, and how belief, discipline and mindset drive long-term wealth.From surviving the 2008 collapse to coaching investors across the U.S., Frank shares the mistakes, wins, red flags and psychological patterns that separate successful investors from the ones who quit. This episode blends business strategy, real estate fundamentals, mindset mastery, risk evaluation, deal flow, and human connection.What You’ll Learn Why real estate is truly a “full contact sport”How Frank survived the 2008 crash and rebuiltThe real risk new investors ignoreHow naive trust cost him his biggest failureWhy relationships matter more than deal numbersHow multitasking destroys real estate businessesWholesaling, rentals, flips & construction — what actually worksWhy belief and mindset determine every financial outcomeHow to evaluate partners, deals and risk with clarityThe power of momentum, decision-making & taking actionGuest Links🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-iglesias-755415b9/🔗 Website: https://frankiglesias.com/🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frankiglesias7🔥 Affiliate ToolsVidiq – https://vidiq.com/bricksandbanks🎙 Bricks and Banks CredibilityWe’re ranked in the Global Top 5% on ListenNotes with a Listen Score of 34.Help us reach the Top 1% — hit subscribe!
This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started.Real wealth is created through strategy, real estate, impact investing, and long-term portfolio building. Fuquan Bilal reveals how he went from $0 to $50M and the mindset that built his legacy.Fuquan Bilal — founder and CEO of NNG Capital Fund — built a $50M real estate empire after losing millions in the 2008 crash. In this Bricks and Banks episode, he breaks down the blueprint behind luxury fix-and-flip projects, multifamily investing, impact-driven real estate, and long-term passive income.From buying his first deal in 1999 to managing large multifamily complexes, Fuquan shares the real numbers, the painful mistakes, the seven-figure wins, and the strategies behind staying in the game for 26+ years.This episode is a masterclass on wealth, real estate, fund management, impact investing, network building, cash flow psychology, and making smart decisions under pressure.What You’ll Learn How Fuquan built a $50M real estate portfolioThe truth about losing millions in 2008 — and rebuildingPassive income through rentals, lending and fund investingReal estate mistakes pros still make (and how to avoid them)How to evaluate deals, cap rates, cash flow and underwritingThe power of impact investing and community transformationMultifamily vs luxury flips — diversification strategyHow to build a winning network in real estateThe mindset behind long-term wealth and generational impactModern market shifts, AI’s role, and spotting new opportunitiesGuest Links🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fuquanbilal/🔗 NNG Capital Fund Website: https://nngcapitalfund.com/🔥 Affiliate ToolsVidiq – https://vidiq.com/bricksandbanks🎙 Bricks and Banks CredibilityWe’re ranked in the Global Top 5% on ListenNotes with a Listen Score of 34.Help us reach the Top 1% — hit subscribe!
This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started.Wealth is built through smart business strategy, AI-powered marketing, digital psychology, and brand systems. Soha Ashrafiyan breaks down how gamification and community-led marketing drive explosive growth.Soha Ashrafiyan — global brand strategist and founder of a multi–brand ecosystem — reveals how the future of marketing is being shaped by AI, gamification, behavior design and community ecosystems. In this Bricks and Banks episode, she exposes the behind-the-scenes blueprint for building brands people feel, share and commit to.From scaling across 50+ countries to running creative studios, events, fashion lines and coaching programs, Soha explains how top entrepreneurs can use AI tools, immersive experiences, marketing psychology and digital storytelling to grow faster than ever.This episode is packed with modern branding frameworks, business insights, wealth strategies and the marketing innovations powering the next decade.What You’ll LearnHow AI is transforming branding and digital marketingThe psychology behind gamification in businessHow to build community-led brands with loyal customersHow creativity increases revenue and client retentionWhy experiential marketing outperforms traditional adsHow Soha scaled multiple brands across 50+ countriesThe new rules of branding for 2025 and beyondHow to use AI tools to automate, create and scaleThe essentials for building a profitable online brandMoney, strategy, digital identity and modern marketingGuest Links🔗 Instagram: @sohaashrafiyan🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soha-ashrafiyan/🔗 Website: https://temisbranding.com/🔥 Affiliate ToolsVidiq – https://vidiq.com/bricksandbanks🎙 Bricks and Banks CredibilityWe’re ranked in the Global Top 5% on ListenNotes with a Listen Score of 34.Help us reach the Top 1% — hit subscribe!
This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started.Wealth isn’t random. It’s built through business strategy, real estate connections, investment referrals, and relationship-driven money systems. Brandon Barnum shares the exact blueprint behind $500M in deals.Brandon Barnum — known globally as the King of Referrals — breaks down how he generated $500M in transactions using a referral-first business strategy. In this Bricks and Banks episode, he reveals the psychology, frameworks, and scripts that help entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, and investors attract clients without ads.You’ll learn how to master referrals, build profitable relationships, close deals, and grow wealth using a strategic business ecosystem.What You’ll Learn:How to turn relationships into revenueThe $500M referral system Brandon builtWhy referrals outperform lead generationWealth-building strategies for business & real estateThe Art of ASK — how to get clients without sellingHow professionals can scale through partnershipsMoney, strategy, investment and business psychologyWhy nurturing relationships multiplies revenueHow to build a client pipeline without spending on adsHow millionaires use referrals to grow incomeGuest Links:🌐 https://ravingreferrals.com/brandonbarnum/📘 Raving Referrals (Book Series)🏡 HOA.com – Community & Referral Network
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In this episode, real estate expert, Joel Friedland uncovers how his company is able to successfully achieve real estate syndication completely debt-free.
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