In this explosive episode of House of Bricks, Tim Jensen joins Adam House Sr. for a no-holds-barred conversation on the hidden crisis within the VA healthcare system.

Tim doesn’t just share his story, he shares a call to action.

From combat to corporate to Capitol Hill, Tim has fought battles on every front. But his most important fight may be the one he’s leading now, exposing how psychotropic drugs are being tested and overprescribed to veterans, echoing the opioid crisis that devastated an entire generation of warriors.

We discuss:

• How Tim discovered the VA’s quiet approval of Big Pharma psychotropic testing

• The parallels to the opioid crisis and how it’s being replayed

• What Tim calls “the worst moment of my career” as a leader

• Why Grunt Style Foundation is working on new legislation to protect veterans

• How you can get involved and stop this systemic failure from growing

If you care about our veterans, you need to hear this conversation.

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Grunt Style Foundation: https://www.gruntstylefoundation.org

• Follow Tim Jensen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-jensen-21a87b25/

• House of Bricks Website: https://www.houseofbricks.io

• Full Article & Interview on Substack: https://houseofbricks.substack.com

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In this episode, Adam House Sr. interviews Ryan Angott, CEO and Co-founder of TechLok Solutions, a company focused on innovative laptop security solutions. Ryan shares his unique journey from the cybersecurity world to starting his own business with his father. He discusses his experiences with the $7/hour staffing model, how they’ve scaled TechLok, and the critical lessons learned from making a million-dollar mistake. Ryan also offers insights on how to identify and capitalize on new markets, raise capital, and find the right team for high-growth startups. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking for practical advice or a founder in need of inspiration, this episode is filled with valuable takeaways.

• $7 Entrepreneur Philosophy: Ryan’s story of leveraging affordable VA staffing from the Philippines to streamline operations and reduce costs for startups.
• Navigating Father-Son Business Dynamics: The challenges and rewards of building a business with a family member, and how to maintain personal and professional boundaries.
• Learning from Mistakes: How a million-dollar mistake in manufacturing led to a complete pivot and valuable lessons on strategic partnerships.
• Target Market Focus: Discovering their ideal customer profile through market research and shifting from consumer to B2B sales.
• Scaling with the Right Team: The importance of building the right team and how to strategically raise capital without losing too much equity.

• Name: Ryan Angott
• Title: CEO and Co-founder of TechLok Solutions
• Bio: Ryan Angott has a background in cybersecurity and entrepreneurship, having co-founded TechLok Solutions and the Strategic Staffing Assistant. His unique approach to leveraging $7/hour virtual assistants and his dedication to securing mobile devices for a work-from-anywhere world have made him a prominent figure in tech innovation.
• LinkedIn: Ryan Angott

1. What Does it Mean to be a $7 Entrepreneur?: The concept behind using affordable staffing options to scale startups and optimize operations.
2. The Journey of Building TechLok: From the inception of the idea with his father to overcoming manufacturing challenges and pivoting during COVID-19.
3. Navigating Family Dynamics in Business: Balancing personal relationships while scaling a business with a family member.
4. Raising Capital and Making Strategic Decisions: Ryan shares his experience of raising over $2 million and the importance of timing in bringing on investors.
5. Finding the Right Market Fit: How TechLok discovered their B2B sweet spot and focused on corporate IT managers as their primary customers.

• "Every great thing comes with a downside, but it’s always doable with the right community around you." — Ryan Angott
• "We made a million-dollar mistake by choosing the wrong factory, but that lesson helped us identify our real value and the right partners." — Ryan Angott
• "As an entrepreneur, if you don’t have a good money person in your corner, get one—trade equity, whatever it takes." — Ryan Angott

• TechLok Solutions: Website
• Strategic Assistance Services: Website

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Overview: In this inspiring keynote from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Adam House Sr. captivates the audience with a candid and authentic account of his entrepreneurial journey. Sharing insights from his experiences, Adam breaks down the common myth of “trusting the process” and challenges entrepreneurs to reflect on whose process they’re actually trusting. With heartfelt stories from his early career under the mentorship of Dan Gilbert, to his multi-million dollar exits, to founding House of Bricks, Adam underscores the importance of finding purpose and embracing every challenge as a stepping stone.

Key Takeaways:

1. Trusting the Right Process: Adam explores the complexities behind the phrase "trust the process." He challenges the audience to question whether the process they’re in aligns with their purpose and values.

2. Turning Bad Situations into Competitive Advantages: Learn how Adam leveraged his hardest experiences into growth opportunities and forged his own path to success.

3. Faith and Fear Always Coexist: Adam shares how faith and fear can both drive us, and why it's essential to choose faith over fear to propel yourself toward the right outcomes.

4. Building the Relationship Capital Flywheel: Discover the framework that Adam uses to unlock success through mentorship, peer support, and paying it forward.

5. The “Why Not” Mindset: Adam encourages a paradigm shift from the search for “Why?” to the pursuit of “Why not?”, transforming limitations into possibilities.

6. The House of Bricks SIMPLE Framework: Adam reveals his approach to entrepreneurship through the SIMPLE framework—Strategy, Innovation, Mindset, Patterns, Leverage, and Execution—that provides a roadmap for any entrepreneur navigating the complexities of scaling a business.

7. Legacy is Not a Deathbed Decision: Adam urges listeners to consider legacy as a living, breathing part of their daily lives, shaped by the impact they have on others right now, not as something they leave behind.

Quotes from the Episode:

• “Faith and fear always coexist. The more afraid you are, the better the opportunity on the other side. It’s your choice.”
• “If you’re trying to get to California but driving toward Florida, no matter how much you love the process, you’re never going to reach the right destination.”
• “Your legacy is not a deathbed decision. It’s not what you leave behind; it’s what you live.”
• “The best form of leadership is self-leadership. You have to lead yourself in the way you want to lead others.”

Call to Action: Inspired by Adam's story and insights? Bring the powerful message of overcoming adversity, building authentic relationships, and unlocking potential to your event, conference, or meeting. Adam House Sr. is available to share his keynote, workshops, and coaching at your organization. Contact us today to book Adam and elevate your audience with actionable strategies and inspiring stories. Visit houseofbricks.io to learn more and book now!