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 Blake Anderson, founder of Envision Investor Solutions.

With over 20 years in construction and 17 as a licensed general contractor, Blake shares the real side of land development—from rookie mistakes and costly missteps to the proven processes that lead to profitable projects.

We cover:
✅ The do’s and don’ts of land development
⚠️ Horror stories that cost others big—and how to avoid the same traps
📍 The first steps every new land developer should take
🔧 Why systems and process are the key to long-term success

If you're curious about how to get started in land development, or if you're looking to tighten your systems as a current investor or builder, this episode gives you the roadmap to build smart.

🎁 Don’t miss Blake’s Free Land Evaluation Checklist—a must-have for anyone considering a land deal.

Connect with Blake Anderson:
🧰 Free Checklist: https://envisioninvestorsolution.myclickfunnels.com/free-checklist
📺 YouTube: Envision Investor Solutions
📸 Instagram: @envision.investor

In this powerful episode of Brick by Brick: Wealth Building Conversations, host Loren Wernette sits down with Michael "Mike" Russell—a real estate broker turned nonprofit founder—to explore how one man's financial collapse sparked a mission to rescue others from foreclosure.

Mike shares his journey from the top of the real estate game to losing it all—bankruptcy, divorce, foreclosure—and how he clawed his way back with purpose. Today, he’s the founder of Hope 4 Hardship, a nonprofit offering free foreclosure counseling and advocacy to homeowners in distress. No fees. No fluff. Just results.

We talk about:

• The real emotional toll of foreclosure—and how Mike’s lived it

• Why mindset shifts matter more than money

• His 80–100% success rate with engaged clients

• How banks are more flexible than most people realize

• What homeowners must do the moment they miss a mortgage payment

This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. Mike proves that with the right guidance, you can turn things around—one decision at a time.

Michael "Mike" Russell
Founder, Hope4Hardship.org
President, Century 21 Signature Properties
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: (508) 501-5800
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mike-russell-3395baa
🌐 Website: https://hope4hardship.org

PR Contact: Steven Dubin
📧 Email: [email protected]

📇 Guest Contact Info

In this episode of Brick by Brick: Wealth Building Conversations, we sit down with entrepreneur, content creator, and private lender Bryce Matheson. Bryce takes us behind the scenes of his journey from software exits to building two powerful fintech and lending businesses—Holbrook Capital and Lendr.

We explore how he leveraged YouTube and Instagram to drive investor leads, what it really took to hit millionaire status by 28, and why the key to it all was ruthless focus. Bryce breaks down the systems he uses, the shifts he’s made in his lending business (like switching to monthly payments in 2025), and what he’s seeing in the world of fund compliance and lending automation.

Whether you're a real estate investor, a private lender, or a tech-curious entrepreneur, this episode delivers high-impact insights on building income, raising capital, and creating long-term wealth.

📌 Topics Covered:

• The real ROI of FOCUS

• Building and exiting software companies

• Using content to drive deal flow and raise capital

• Behind the scenes of the Lendr fintech platform

• Hitting 7 figures through house-hacking, OPM, and leveraged growth

🔗 Connect with Bryce Matheson:
Instagram: @brycematheson
YouTube: Bryce Matheson
LinkedIn: Bryce Matheson
Threads: @brycematheson
📧 Email: [email protected]

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 beliefs are quietly sabotaging your ability to grow, pivot, and ultimately win. From stories of baseball legends and business experiments to real estate deals gone sideways, Loren shares personal insights and hard-won lessons to reshape how you think about setbacks.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why failing doesn’t make you a failure

• How successful people actually fail more often than you think

• The lie that you’ll fail less as you get richer

• Why failure isn’t a reason to quit—it’s proof you’re trying

• How to reframe failure as a teacher, not a label

📍 Whether you're just getting started or leveling up, this episode will help you embrace failure as fuel.

Contact Loren
Website: www.reihighyield.com/home
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @investwtihloren

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 the Real Estate Investor Growth Network (REIGN). From rapid "5 Day Flips" to growing a rental empire, Jen brings her signature blend of humor, hustle, and heart to the mic.

Jen shares how she transitioned from a career in teaching and health insurance to full-time real estate investing alongside her husband, Vance. We dive into the mindset shifts that helped her grow multiple businesses, the systems behind her lightning-fast flips, and why she believes real estate is a team sport.

Whether you’re an aspiring investor, seasoned flipper, or just need a shot of motivation, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and lessons from one of the industry’s most dynamic voices.

Topics We Cover:

• How Jen and Vance started Jolific Homes

• The secret sauce behind her 5 Day Flips

• Running short- and long-term rental portfolios

• Building REIGN into a thriving investor community

• Embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth

Guest Contact Info:
🌐 Website: www.therealjenjosey.com
📷 Instagram: @therealjenjosey
🔗 LinkedIn: Jen Josey
📺 YouTube: The Real Jen Josey

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 back the curtain on what really drives smart venture capital investing.

With over a decade of experience in startups, strategy, and venture, Alex breaks down the mythologies that dominate the VC world — from celebrity founders to billion-dollar unicorn dreams — and shares how seasoned investors can cut through the noise to find truly scalable opportunities.

We also dive into:

• How Alex blends agile methodology (Scrum) into venture operations

• Why hands-on leadership matters in early-stage investing

• A real-life story of stepping in to lead a struggling portfolio company

• Tactical advice for founders seeking capital the right way

Whether you're raising your first round or deploying your tenth, this episode is a masterclass in strategic investing and entrepreneurial leadership.

📍 Connect with Alex:
📧 [email protected]
🔗 LinkedIn
🔗 Scrum Alliance Profile
🔗 Beacon Venture Partners

In this episode of Brick by Brick: Wealth-Building Conversations, host Loren Wernette welcomes Adam Williams, Founder and CEO of Elevest Capital, for an eye-opening conversation on strategic real estate investing in the multifamily sector.

Adam brings over 20 years of experience, having weathered market downturns and emerging stronger with a focus on value-driven leadership and crisis-era adaptability. He walks us through:

• Why multifamily is experiencing what he calls “the perfect storm”—and why that presents massive opportunity for investors

• How to vet a fund manager and protect your capital

• The importance of follow-up and consistency in long-term investing success

• Why real estate isn’t a “get-rich-quick” play—it’s a “get-wealthy-for-sure” blueprint

• His personal story of the 2007 crash and how it completely changed his investment philosophy

🔗 Watch Adam's Perfect Storm breakdown on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pO7J2NF2_8o

Whether you're a passive investor, aspiring syndicator, or seasoned entrepreneur, this episode is packed with practical wisdom on building sustainable wealth in turbulent times.

Guest Contact Info:
🌐 Website: https://elevestcapital.com
📸 Instagram: @awinvests
🔗 LinkedIn: Adam Williams
🐦 X (Twitter): @aw_invests
📱 TikTok: @awinvests
▶️ YouTube: Adam Williams Invests

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 deals. With a background as an ER nurse turned full-time investor and founder of both FPR-Fisher Properties & Rentals and VH-Vision Homes, Pam shares how she found her niche in “wobbly boxes” and why now is always the best time to start.

Tune in to hear her unique perspective on persistence, negotiation, creative financing, and what it means to help others realize their own potential through real estate.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Pam transitioned from healthcare to real estate

• The overlooked opportunity in manufactured homes and parks

• Tips for finding your niche in real estate investing

• The value of persistence and creative deal-making

• How VH-Vision Homes is helping investors and families alike

Connect with Pam Fisher:
📍 Facebook: Pam Fisher Personal | VH-Vision Homes

📄 Show Notes:

In this powerhouse episode of Brick by Brick Wealth-Building Conversations, we sit down with John Hetherington—AI strategist, automation expert, and founder of We Deliver Your Vision—to unpack the exact systems business owners need to stay ahead and stay sane in the AI era.

We dive into:

• The AI Implementation Ladder—and where most businesses are getting stuck

• Why the risk of not using AI far outweighs the risk of using it wrong

• How to stay secure in a world of automated decision-making and data exposure

• Real talk on burnout: if you or your team are overwhelmed, here's your first step to reclaim your time

• The critical mindset shift from process chaos to profit-driving systems

With 25+ years of experience and 100s of companies served, John breaks down complex tech into practical, actionable steps to help you grow revenue, reclaim bandwidth, and future-proof your business.

📍 Connect with John Hetherington:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnhetherington1
Instagram: @thejohnhetherington
Upcoming Book: Why Technology Will Break Your Business

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: Wealth-Building Conversations, I sit down with Jason Seward, host of Burning The Ships and co-founder of 608B Capital Funding, to talk about what it really takes to go all in.

Jason shares how he went from playing it safe in insurance sales to building a $10M+ real estate lending business in under two years. We dive into mindset shifts, the power of mentorship, and the real meaning behind the name "608B" (hint: it's got a backstory you'll want to borrow). Whether you're stuck in a W2 or scaling your empire, Jason’s story proves that it’s never too late to pivot—and win.

📌 Topics we cover:

• Leaving corporate life with nothing but conviction

• Raising capital in today’s market

• Building a brand with authenticity and grit

• How 608B Capital is scaling fast in the lending space

• The real cost—and reward—of betting on yourself

Follow Jason: linktr.ee/jasonseward