Episode: Brick by Brick Wealth-Building Conversations
Guest: Steve Csobaji, CISP – Senior Sales Executive / Business Development Manager, Inspira Financial
Host: Loren Wernette

• Why self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) matter now — and how they differ from traditional retirement accounts

• Real-world assets in tax-advantaged accounts: real estate, oil & gas, venture capital, and more

• The Quest Trust → Inspira Financial acquisition and what it means for SDIRA holders

• Common SDIRA misconceptions (and how to dodge them)

• Practical steps to roll over funds without triggering taxes

• Steve’s go-to resources for empowering new investors to retire successfully

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-csobaji

• Company: https://inspirafinancial.com

• YouTube: “Investing Beyond What You’ve Always Known with SDIRAs”

• NT Commercial Association New Broker Bootcamp

• Inspira white-paper on 1099-R rollover strategies

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• Follow Loren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loren-wernette

• Questions or feedback? Email loren@reidoubleclose.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, tax, or legal advice. Always consult your professional advisors before making financial decisions.

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: c21russells@gmail.com
📞 Phone: (508) 501-5800
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mike-russell-3395baa
🌐 Website: https://hope4hardship.org

PR Contact: Steven Dubin
📧 Email: sdubin@prworkzone.com

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