Brickfolio

Tax season comes once a year. Smart planning happens year-round.
On this episode of BrickFolio, co-hosts Brian Biernat and Daniel Anderson welcome Pauline Min, a North Carolina–licensed CPA, founder of Made Free Tax Advisory, and real estate investor with more than a decade of experience in tax practice.
Pauline helps business owners and real estate investors understand their tax options and turn proactive planning into action. Alongside her husband, she has invested in house flips, build-to-rent projects, tax liens, and new construction, giving her firsthand insight into the challenges her clients face.
Her approach is also rooted in her Christian faith and a commitment to thoughtful stewardship: serving others, helping them keep more of what they earn, and building a lasting legacy.
Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Good real estate deals take more than finding the right property. They take smart funding, strong relationships, and a plan that holds up when things don’t go as expected.
In Episode 16 of BrickFolio, Brian Biernat and Daniel Anderson welcome Jeff Cichocki, a private lender, capital strategist, and entrepreneurial coach with 20 years of experience building wealth through real estate.
Jeff brings a lender’s perspective to evaluating opportunities, structuring deals, and protecting capital. His approach centers on earning trust, negotiating with purpose, and building a business that can grow without burning you out.
Whether you’re working toward your first investment or expanding your portfolio, join us for a look at the discipline, relationships, and long-term thinking behind lasting success in real estate.
Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

In Episode #20 of BrickFolio, Daniel Anderson is in the studio while co-host Brian Biernat and guest Jeremy Beland join remotely for a conversation about starting over, taking chances, and building a business through real estate.
After experiencing homelessness twice and leaving high school at 15, Jeremy faced another setback when the 2008 recession left him unemployed and facing foreclosure. An investor helped him navigate a short sale, introducing him to the potential of real estate investing and changing the direction of his life.
In 2017, Jeremy sold his house, moved into a small apartment, and invested in coaching to pursue real estate full time. He completed 10 deals in his first year and has since built a business spanning more than 500 homes bought and sold.
Today, we explore his journey, the role of mentorship, and how his experience as a struggling homeowner shapes his approach to helping others through off-market real estate.
Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Daniel Anderson and Brian Biernat sit down with Damien Rufus, founder of The Spark Accelerator, to talk about turning ideas into action and putting AI to work in your business. With a background in digital strategy, branding, and business development, Damien brings a practical perspective for entrepreneurs ready to move from learning to building.
It’s not too late to sign up tonight for The 2-Day Build, happening October 16 and 17! Damien’s hands-on workshop is designed to help you build an AI agent that handles real work in your business. Bring your laptop and come ready to get to work.
Friday, October 16: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, October 17: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Central MS Realtors Building, 564 Sunnybrook Road, Ridgeland
Cost: $500 per person
Sign up: Venmo @Amy-LaubachBiernat
Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions

How do you grow a property management company from just 20 properties to more than 200 in less than two years?
Today on BrickFolio, hosts Daniel Anderson and Brian Biernat sit down with Theo Davis, owner and operator of GPM Sales & Management, to discuss what it takes to build, grow, and scale a successful real estate business.
As a licensed real estate broker, REALTOR®, investor, and entrepreneur, Theo brings firsthand experience in property management, real estate investing, and business development.
In this episode, we explore the strategies behind his rapid growth, the challenges of managing an expanding portfolio, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
Topics include:
Growing from 20 to more than 200 managed properties
Scaling a successful property management company
Building and expanding a real estate investment portfolio
Overcoming challenges during rapid business growth
Creating long-term wealth through real estate
Advice for new and experienced investors
Whether you’re purchasing your first investment property or looking to take your real estate business to the next level, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.
 
Join us for another episode of BrickFolio, where we explore real estate investing, entrepreneurship, and building lasting wealth.
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Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

In Episode 14 of the BrickFolio Podcast, Brian and Daniel welcome Casey Bridges to the Audio Alchemy Studios for a conversation about entrepreneurship, real estate, and community service.
Casey shares the story behind Casey Can, his home services company, and the wide range of property services his team provides throughout the Jackson metro area.
They also dive into Casey’s real estate ventures, including Bridges Properties, LLC, Bridges Property Management, LLC, and Action Property Management, LLC, which serve as the foundation for his flipping, rental, and property management work.
Beyond business, Casey has become known for rolling up his sleeves to help clean up streets, neighborhoods, and communities throughout Jackson. Brian and Daniel talk with him about why that work matters, what drives him to serve, and how entrepreneurship and real estate can become tools for making a community stronger.
It’s a conversation about building businesses, improving properties, serving people, and taking ownership of the place you call home.
 
Find more about Casey and his businesses here:Casey Can / Linktree: https://linktr.ee/caseycanhs?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=851679bb-eb62-4149-a06b-f384359eb919
 
Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions. 

What happens when you take the systems and operational thinking behind launching iPhones and apply them to real estate investing?
 
On Episode 13 of BrickFolio, co-hosts Daniel Anderson and Brian Biernat sit down with real estate investor and mid-term rental expert Vivian Yip.
 
After spending nearly seven years at Apple working on iPhone launches, Vivian made the leap into real estate. She and her husband have completed more than 40 flips, and Vivian went on to build CRU Homes, a network of more than 1,000 properties serving insurance-displaced families and corporate housing clients.
 
Daniel and Brian talk with Vivian about leaving the corporate world, scaling a real estate business, the growing opportunity in mid-term rentals, and why strong systems become critical as your portfolio grows.
 
They also dig into Vivian’s Frictionless MTR System, and how investors can create a more predictable rental business without being chained to their phones.
 
If you’re interested in real estate investing, furnished rentals, mid-term rentals, or building a business that gives you more freedom instead of another full-time job, this episode is for you.
 
Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

In Episode 12 of the BrickFolio Podcast, Daniel Anderson and Brian Biernat sit down with longtime real estate investor and entrepreneur Tom Olson.
Tom shares his journey from working construction as a kid to completing thousands of real estate deals and building multiple businesses. They talk about why he believes today’s market is creating opportunities for serious investors, the lessons learned from deals that go wrong, and why relationships, humility, and integrity matter just as much as the numbers.
At the heart of Tom’s story is a simple philosophy: Be a conduit, not a bucket. Learn, earn, give, serve others, and build something bigger than yourself.
Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

In Episode 10 of the BrickFolio Podcast, Brian and Daniel sit down with longtime real estate investor and private lender Will White of Southeast Lending.
With more than 20 years of experience, Will shares how he evaluates deals, why the best investment is sometimes the one you walk away from, and why finding the right deal matters more than finding the money first.
They also dive into flipping houses, private lending, apartment investing, building strong relationships, and why character and integrity still matter in real estate.
Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

In Episode 10 of the BrickFolio Podcast, Brian and Daniel sit down with real estate investor, turnkey rental provider, and REI coach Jesse Wright.
Jesse shares his experience in real estate investing, building rental portfolios, and helping investors use turnkey properties to grow without taking on every aspect of the process themselves. They talk strategy, lessons learned, and what investors should understand when building a portfolio designed to create long-term wealth.
 
Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.