
Risky or Too Risky
Tales from the Brick by Brick Pod
Drawing from decades of combined experience and hundreds of conversations on the Brick by Brick podcast, Don Halliwell and Jason Reichl share the frameworks, strategies, and real-world insights that help businesses transform their relationship with risk.
Whether you're a CEO trying to protect your company, a risk manager looking for fresh perspectives, or an entrepreneur navigating uncertainty, this book gives you the tools to make smarter decisions about risk.
Expected release: 2026
What You'll Learn
13 chapters packed with practical strategies and real-world examples
The Risk Mindset
Reframing how you think about risk
Risk vs. Opportunity
Two sides of the same coin
Identifying Hidden Risks
What you don't know can hurt you
The Insurance Foundation
Building your safety net
Certificate of Insurance Mastery
Beyond the basics
Contract Risk Transfer
Shifting risk strategically
Vendor and Subcontractor Management
Third-party risk essentials
Claims and Recovery
When things go wrong
Building a Risk Culture
From top to bottom
Technology and Risk
Tools for the modern era
Industry-Specific Strategies
Construction, real estate, and beyond
The Future of Risk
Trends and predictions
Your Risk Action Plan
Putting it all together
About the Authors

Don Halliwell
A risk management veteran with over 20 years of experience helping construction and insurance companies navigate complex challenges. Executive Producer of the Brick by Brick podcast.

Jason Reichl
CEO of TrustLayer and a thought leader in insurtech and risk management automation. Host of the Brick by Brick podcast.
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