In this episode of Brick by Brick Wealth Building Conversations, Loren Wernette sits down with Garrett Maroon — founder of the 2:10 Collective, host of The Faithful Agent Podcast, and author of The Balanced Breakthrough. Garrett built a seven-figure real estate business entirely by referral, then intentionally restructured his life to protect his faith, marriage, and time with his kids.Today, he teaches entrepreneurs how to build businesses that run on relationships, healthy boundaries, and purposeful systems — not hustle, burnout, or chaos.Garrett shares the mindset shift that happened when his wife challenged him to build a company in under 40 hours a week, what most entrepreneurs get wrong about referrals, and how defining success around your values changes everything.This conversation is real, practical, and packed with wisdom for entrepreneurs who want to grow without losing their life in the process.How Garrett shifted from the grind to a “life-first” businessThe power and simplicity of referral-driven growthWhy boundaries create freedom (not restrictions)How to win at home and in businessIntegrating faith authentically into your workWhy hiring and delegating early is essentialThe mindset change that helped Garrett reclaim his timeHow The Balanced Breakthrough helps entrepreneurs redefine success00:00 – Intro to Garrett and 2:10 Collective03:10 – From higher ed to real estate07:42 – The 40-hour challenge that changed everything13:55 – Building a referral-only business20:18 – Setting boundaries and avoiding burnout27:03 – Faith, family, and redefining success34:22 – Systems that support a life-first business41:50 – Lessons from The Balanced Breakthrough48:15 – Final thoughtsGarrett Maroon — 2:10 CollectiveWebsite: https://www.210collective.comBio: https://www.210collective.com/bioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrettmaroon/Podcast: The Faithful Agent PodcastBook: The Balanced BreakthroughKey TakeawaysChaptersGuest Contact

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