The Ty Brady Way

Strength in Family- Life Lessons from the Brady Brothers - Back By Popular Demand

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty welcomes back his brother, Mike Brady for a special family-themed discussion timed around Ty’s birthday. Ty and Mike reminisce about their childhood growing up in a large family with eight sisters and two brothers, sharing stories about their upbringing and the unique bond they formed despite the age gap. From memories of Mike eagerly waiting 13 years for a brother to Ty's adventures with his first big wheel, the conversation is filled with laughter and nostalgia.   Mike and Ty dive into their family dynamics, recalling how self-reliance and hard work were instilled in them by their parents. They talk about the challenges and joys of growing up with so many siblings, recounting vivid memories of building forts out of cardboard boxes, backfilling a house by hand, and even learning life lessons from helping out at their mom’s reception center. The stories highlight the creativity and resourcefulness they learned from their parents, especially from their mother’s entrepreneurial spirit.   Ty and Mike reflect on how these experiences shaped their work ethic, sense of responsibility, and ultimately their success in life. Mike and Ty discuss how their upbringing taught them to solve problems, help each other, and never shy away from hard work, all while maintaining a strong sense of family.

Overcoming Failure and Finding Purpose - Relaunched

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty shares his inspiring journey from a childhood in a large family to overcoming learning challenges and cultural shifts as a foreign exchange student. He reflects on his early passion for work, managing a pizza shop as a teen, and earning a college degree ahead of schedule, laying the foundation for a career rooted in persistence and resilience. Ty recounts his professional evolution, from home design and construction to the insurance industry, where he faced multiple failures before breaking through. His path illustrates the power of perseverance, coachability, and taking consistent action, even when juggling multiple jobs. Ty explains how his success came from embracing challenges and staying committed to growth. Drawing from life lessons and a Navy SEAL’s disciplined routine, Ty emphasizes the importance of knowing your “why,” honoring the process and building success through daily habits. Ty reminds us that success starts with small acts of discipline, service, and respect.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

Building Through Crises from Flipping Homes to a Real Estate Empire with Gary Brown | Ty Brady Way

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty is joined by Gary Brown, the Co-Founder and President of Furnished Quarters, one of the largest corporate housing companies in the U.S. Gary shares how his career path took a major turn—from working as an attorney and CPA to discovering the potential of real estate investing alongside his brother in Manhattan. Gary shares how what started as flipping homes soon evolved into a thriving furnished apartment business with a global reach. Gary opens up about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, from leveraging credit cards to fund early deals to navigating major challenges like 9/11, the 2008 recession, and COVID-19. His story highlights the creativity and determination it takes to build a business that lasts through changing markets. Gary also emphasizes the power of customer service in a digital world, explaining how real connections and quick responses set Furnished Quarters apart. Whether you’re considering real estate investing or looking for insight into running a successful business, Gary’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and long-term vision.   More about Gary Brown: As President, Gary manages the sales and financial efforts to ensure the company achieves sustained growth. Before, co-founding Furnished Quarters, Gary worked as a certified public accountant and attorney in New York and Connecticut. With a sharp sense of where the real estate industry was heading - and inspired by the Brown family’s long-standing family business in furniture sales - Gary, alongside brother Steve Brown, identified an untapped need for high-quality furnished accommodations in New York City. In 1998, the brothers founded Furnished Quarters to serve that need. Starting with a handful of furnished apartments in a New York City brownstone, the venture saw immediate success, with high demand leading to continued growth for over 25 years. Gary has spent most of his career developing and investing in Manhattan real estate and continually identifies key trends and opportunities within the alternative accommodations space.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

The Power of One More

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty delves into the concept of The Power of One More. Ty highlights the principle inspired by mentor Ed Millet, which emphasizes that small, incremental efforts can lead to significant results over time.  Whether in business, fitness, or personal growth, the idea is to push yourself to do "one more" rep, call, or action, contributing to remarkable achievements. Ty shares his application of this principle in recruiting insurance agents and instilling it in the young football players he coaches. Ty speaks about the importance of outcompeting competitors, staying ahead, and reaching one's goals by consistently doing more. Ty encourages his listeners to find mentors and role models who align with their values and to embrace opportunities for personal and professional growth.  As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com [thetybradyway@gmail.com] Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/ [https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/]

Wanting Success as Bad as You Want Oxygen

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty explains the phrase ‘You have to want it as bad as you want oxygen. Ty expresses how anything you do in life needs a vision and then a plan. Ty shares how once you know what it is you want, whether that be financial freedom or retiring at 40, make a plan on how you think you can achieve that and once you figure out each of the steps of your plan, those steps will become habits, rituals and routines and if you’re committed and consistent with your plan, you will find success. Ty states that your dream needs to be your why and if you don’t want your dream as much as you want oxygen, then dream bigger. Ty provides his best advice on how you can begin mapping out how to achieve your goals and also shares how he has achieved some of his goals through the same process.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/