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If you're a real estate business owner looking to scale smarter, boost wholesale profits, and buy back your time, this episode is a must-listen. We sit down with Theresa Sage, founder of Get Sarah, a cutting-edge AI agent system built for real estate professionals, to talk about how AI-powered lead generation is transforming the game.

In this episode of Brick by Brick, you'll learn:

• How to use an AI agent to grow your real estate business and close more deals

• The backstory behind Get Sarah, the tool that’s helping agents increase profits and reduce burnout

• Theresa’s journey from childhood hustler to 7-figure entrepreneur

• Mindset shifts every business owner needs to scale sustainably

• Why personal development is the real engine behind consistent success

Whether you're flipping, wholesaling, or scaling a brokerage, Theresa drops real talk on using automation, strategy, and mindset to build your empire — brick by brick.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:
👉 Get Sarah – The AI agent designed to help real estate professionals close more leads and reclaim their time
👉 Follow Theresa on IG: @theresasageaz

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 Medellín, Colombia, Anton shares how he scaled his business to 7 figures by helping real estate investors crack the cold-calling code and build predictable lead pipelines.

Anton opens up about the $100K deal that changed everything—thanks to one smart decision (hint: it came from his wife). He drops gems on how to take massive action, why sitting on the sidelines is the biggest risk in today’s market, and how automation and AI are rewriting the playbook for real estate pros.

Whether you're a wholesaler, flipper, or just looking to grow your team with A+ talent through his new venture, Smart Hire Pros, this episode is packed with real-world takeaways.

📲 Follow Anton:
LinkedIn | Instagram
🔗 Learn more: REI Lead Pros | Smart Hire Pros

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 through real estate — and why your mindset is your most powerful asset.

Dan opens up about his incredible journey, including surviving two heart surgeries and now living with a mechanical heart valve (yes, you can actually hear him tick). Through it all, he’s kept one thing at the center: his Why.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The strategy behind SynergyStays and how they help clients outperform STR market averages

• Why mindset matters more than the market

• The importance of adaptability when life hits hard

• Building wealth with intention — in both business and life

Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or someone navigating the ups and downs of life, Dan’s story will inspire you to lead with purpose, stay resilient, and keep moving forward.

🔗 Connect with Dan:
Instagram & Facebook: @DanRivers_RCG

Synergy Stays: https://www.synergystayslocal.com/

🚀 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 Scott Hanis, Founder of Fortitude HR Solutions, to break down the biggest HR challenges business owners face and the mindset shifts every entrepreneur must make to scale successfully.

✅ Topics We Cover:

• 📌 When is the right time to hire your first employee? (Signs you’re ready to grow)
• 🏢 How to build and manage a strong company culture as you scale
• 🧠 The essential mindset shifts entrepreneurs need to lead a team successfully
• ❌ The fears business owners have around firing employees – and how to handle it with confidence

💡 Whether you’re a startup founder, business owner, or entrepreneur, this episode will help you navigate the tricky transition from solopreneur to leader.

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert business growth advice!

📢 Follow Scott Hanis & Fortitude HR Solutions:
🔹 Facebook: @FortitudeHRSolutions
🔹 LinkedIn: Fortitude HR Solutions

🎧 Listen now and take your business to the next level!

🔥 #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #HiringEmployees #CompanyCulture #Leadership #ScottHanis #FortitudeHRSolutions #MindsetShift #ScalingYourBusiness #StartupSuccess #HRStrategy #Podcast

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 shape real estate financing and private lending decisions.

Whether you’re a borrower looking to secure funding, an investor evaluating deals, or a lender refining your underwriting criteria, this show gives you the insider perspective on how lenders assess risk, structure loans, and make profitable lending decisions.

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 this episode, I’m breaking down the five biggest lessons that can shift your mindset and set you up for long-term wins:

✅ Change your mindset from "I can't" to "How can I?"
✅ It’s going to take longer and be harder than you think—embrace it.
✅ The excitement fades, but the real money is in the boring—that’s where most people quit.
✅ Failure isn’t the enemy—inaction is.
✅ Network like crazy, but do it to help others, not yourself.

Whether you’re just starting out or years into your entrepreneurial journey, these lessons will help you stay focused, push through the tough times, and keep building. Let’s dive in!

Artificial Intelligence is making waves across industries, and real estate and private lending are no exception. In this episode of Brick by Brick, Loren Wernette dives into how AI is transforming deal sourcing, underwriting, market analysis, and investor relations.

From predictive analytics to automation, Loren explores the opportunities and challenges that AI presents for investors, lenders, and developers. Should you be worried? Or is this a chance to gain an edge in the market?

Tune in for a no-nonsense discussion on where AI fits into the future of real estate and how you can stay ahead of the curve.

🔹 How AI is impacting real estate investing and lending
🔹 The role of automation in underwriting and risk assessment
🔹 What investors need to know about AI-driven market analysis

Subscribe now and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of real estate!

#RealEstate #AIinRealEstate #PrivateLending #TechTrends #WealthBuilding #LorenWernette

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 structures—506(b), 506(c), Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF), Series LLCs, and the key differences between Debt Funds and Equity Funds.

You’ll learn:
✅ The pros and cons of each fund structure
✅ Who can invest and how these funds raise capital
✅ The regulatory requirements and restrictions investors should know
✅ Key watchouts before committing your capital

Whether you're a first-time investor or looking to deepen your understanding of fund structures, this episode gives you the high-level insights you need to make informed decisions. Tune in and take control of your investment knowledge!

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 different kinds of real estate underwriting tips and tricks and provide insight that I have gathered in my years of underwriting experience as an buy and hold investor flipper wholesaler and lender

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