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Risk Management: Brick by Brick

Risk Management: Brick by Brick

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Risk Management: Brick by Brick is a podcast hosted by Jason Reichl that explores the role of technology in risk management within the construction industry. Each episode features conversations with industry-leading risk managers who share insights on building and maintaining the physical world. The podcast aims to highlight the people and innovations shaping risk management in construction.

Episodes

Turn Risk Into Your Biggest Advantage with Courtney C. Davis
Turn Risk Into Your Biggest Advantage with Courtney C. Davis Aug 12, 2026 1301 In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Courtney C. Davis, Executive Vice President and Global Education Practice Leader at Hub International. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience spanning large brokerages and managing enterprise risk across 12 schools and a medical center at the University of Chicago, Courtney offers a masterclass in modernizing
Scale Without Scaling Resources: The Best of Jack Ramsey
Scale Without Scaling Resources: The Best of Jack Ramsey Jul 29, 2026 481 In this special re-release episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Jack Ramsey, former Head of Agency Sales at Next Insurance. With decades of commercial lines experience, Jack dives deep into the operational friction points that ruin agency profit margins on small commercial accounts, and how modern digital models are solving them. From eliminating time-consu
Masterclass in Crowd Safety: The Best of Annie Quaile
Masterclass in Crowd Safety: The Best of Annie Quaile Jul 15, 2026 439 In this special re-release episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Annie Quaile, an Emmy-nominated entertainment producer and event manager with over two decades of experience. From producing live theme park events and massive music festivals to managing critical emergency responses, Annie has spent her career operating at the delicate intersection of creative
Greatest Hits 2026: Masterclass in Risk, Tech, and Human Behavior
Greatest Hits 2026: Masterclass in Risk, Tech, and Human Behavior Jul 1, 2026 526 In this special "Greatest Hits" compilation episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl brings together the most impactful insights from the top five industry leaders of 2026. This episode serves as an essential masterclass for anyone navigating the intersection of risk, insurance, technology, and human behavior. We hear from Eliron Ekstein on why real-world experience beats aca
Why Your COIs Are "Useless" | Advanced Construction Risk Management featuring Robert Hudson Jr.
Why Your COIs Are "Useless" | Advanced Construction Risk Management featuring Robert Hudson Jr. Jun 10, 2026 1625 In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Robert Hudson Jr., Vice President of EHS at Baker Roofing Company. Robert has spent nearly two decades leading safety and risk efforts for one of the nation's largest commercial roofing contractors, an organization navigating operational pressures since 1915. Robert shares his transparent approach to balancing sa
The Power of Yes: Transforming Risk into Hospitality with Christine Trippi
The Power of Yes: Transforming Risk into Hospitality with Christine Trippi May 27, 2026 1377 In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Christine Trippi, an international keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author of Yes is the Answer. Christine shares her unique philosophy on leading with "yes," even within risk-heavy industries where choosing "no" traditionally feels much safer. The conversation explores the critical intersection of
Designing for Human Behavior and Managing Live Event Risk Without Killing the Magic with Annie Quaile
Designing for Human Behavior and Managing Live Event Risk Without Killing the Magic with Annie Quaile May 13, 2026 1215 In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Annie Quaile, an Emmy-nominated entertainment producer and event manager with over two decades of experience designing global attractions and festivals. Annie shares her unique philosophy on "Designing Safe Magic," rooted in her background as both a high-level creative producer and a trained emergency responder.
Universal Creative Legend: Is AI a Real Risk to the Physical World?
Universal Creative Legend: Is AI a Real Risk to the Physical World? Apr 29, 2026 1014 In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Louis Alfieri, Principal and Creative Director of Raven Sun Creative and a veteran of Universal Creative. Louis challenges the industry to move past its current reliance on "status quo" innovation, reframing AI from a threat to a powerful iterative tool for high-fidelity storytelling. We explore the "Dialogue Pha
Employee Training and Workplace Culture Risk with Adrea Gibbs
Employee Training and Workplace Culture Risk with Adrea Gibbs Apr 15, 2026 1574 In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Adrea Gibbs, Head of Content at Study Academy USA and a veteran of global operations at brands like Disney. Adrea challenges the traditional corporate view of training, reframing it from a line-item expense to a critical tool for risk awareness and brand survival. We explore the "Clown Bias"—the dangerous assumpt
Building Resilience: SMB Continuity and Vendor Risk with Rochelle Clarke
Building Resilience: SMB Continuity and Vendor Risk with Rochelle Clarke Apr 1, 2026 1265 Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, but they are also often the "weakest link" in a global supply chain. In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Rochelle Clarke, Founder of Continuity Strength, to discuss the vital importance of business continuity for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Rochelle shares her transition from a high-level
Building the High Net Worth Connection: Mastering the Private Client Relationship with TJ Reardon & Sarah Scott
Building the High Net Worth Connection: Mastering the Private Client Relationship with TJ Reardon & Sarah Scott Mar 18, 2026 2063 We're diving deep into the world of private risk! In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with TJ Reardon and Sarah Scott from HUB International to pull back the curtain on the world of Private Client services. With decades of combined experience, Sarah and TJ discuss why managing the "personal balance sheet" of high-net-worth individuals requires much more
Simplicity as a Strategy: Rethinking the Insurance Tech Stack with Rob Lewis
Simplicity as a Strategy: Rethinking the Insurance Tech Stack with Rob Lewis Mar 4, 2026 935 In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Rob Lewis, CEO of Intex Insurance Software, to discuss the urgent need for simplicity in an industry plagued by 20-year-old legacy systems. Rob shares his unique journey from stockbroking to leading a startup emerging from the African market into the US. They dive into the "simplicity paradox"—why making things

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