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Brick by Brick - Wealth Building Conversations

Brick by Brick - Wealth Building Conversations

By: Loren Wernette
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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 you succeed—brick by brick. Tune in weekly to start building your path to financial freedom and busineLoren Wernette Economics Personal Finance
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  • Scaling with Agents: How Matthew Carrigan Built REI Cornerstone
    Sep 15 2025

    Are you struggling to find consistent real estate deals? Wondering how to scale your investing business without spending a fortune on direct-to-seller marketing?

    In this episode of Brick by Brick Wealth Building Conversations, I talk with Matthew Carrigan, founder of REI Cornerstone, about one of the most effective strategies in today’s market: agent outreach.

    Matthew shares his “earned and learned” story—how he discovered agent outreach while working under a mentor, then replicated the model to build a six-figure business. With 3–5 years of experience and annual revenue between $100K–$500K, he now teaches investors how to use agents as a scalable, profitable source of deals.

    What you’ll learn in this episode:

    • What agent outreach is and why it works for investors

    • How to create repeatable systems for outreach and deal flow

    • Step-by-step tips Matthew uses with Facebook groups and GoHighLevel to build trust with agents

    • How investors can scale using relationships instead of cold marketing tactics

    • What’s next for REI Cornerstone and the future of agent outreach in real estate

    👉 If you’re asking yourself “How do I get more real estate deals in today’s market?”—this episode will give you the answer.

    📌 Connect with Matthew Carrigan:

    • Facebook: Matthew Carrigan

    • Facebook Group: REI Cornerstone

    • Instagram: @matthew__carrigan

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    50 mins
  • Building Wealth with Leverage: Sam Primm on FasterFreedom and the BRRRR Strategy
    Sep 5 2025

    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 educators in real estate today. Sam has built a multi-million-dollar portfolio without relying on his own capital, using creative financing strategies like the BRRRR method and other leverage-based approaches.


    We cover how Sam:

    • Turned debt into a tool for scaling wealth.

    • Built systems and teams that let him grow faster without burning out.

    • Transformed a viral moment with Dave Ramsey into a nationwide conversation about financial strategy.

    • Uses content creation to attract deal flow and private lenders.

    • Helps thousands of aspiring investors take action through FasterFreedom, his podcast, and his book Own Your Freedom.

    This conversation is packed with practical insights on real estate, leadership, and why failure can be a powerful teacher on the path to financial freedom.

    Guest Contact & Resources

    • 🌐 Website: fasterfreedom.com

    • 🎥 YouTube: @FasterFreedom

    • 📲 Instagram: @samfasterfreedom

    • 🎧 Podcast: The FasterFreedom Show

    • 📖 Book: Own Your Freedom

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    54 mins
  • From IBM to Amazon Millions: Neil Twa’s E-commerce Playbook
    Aug 29 2025

    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 Voltage Business Builders Podcast.

    Neil walked away from a successful career at IBM in 2007 to pursue e-commerce full-time. Over the past 17 years, he has helped build brands that have generated $100M+ in collective Amazon FBA and omni-channel sales. His proprietary 5:5 product-launch playbook and “pay-as-you-profit” consulting model have guided founders from startup to 7- and 8-figure exits.

    We dive into:

    • How Neil left corporate America to take a risk on Amazon—and why it paid off.

    • The 4 steps to building a real, profitable, and sustainable e-commerce business.

    • The most common mistakes new Amazon sellers make—and how to avoid them.

    • Why planning for exit from day one is key to building a valuable brand.

    • A recent case study where a brand hit $3,000/day in sales within 20 days.

    Whether you’re new to e-commerce or looking to scale your online business, Neil delivers actionable insights that demystify Amazon FBA and omni-channel selling.

    📌 Resources Mentioned:

    • Neil’s book: Almost Automated Income with FBA

    • Podcast: High Voltage Business Builders

    • Book a strategy call: voltagedm.com


    📞 Connect with Neil Twa:

    • Email: neil@voltagedm.com

    • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/neiltwa

    • Instagram: @neiltwa

    • TikTok: @fbabusinessbuilders

    • YouTube: Neil Twa Voltage

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    1 hr and 8 mins
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