Ryan Moody went from behind-the-camera TV production in Los Angeles (The Voice, Ridiculousness, The Late Late Show) to building a high-performing real estate career right here in Columbus. In this episode, we break down the systems, mindset, and relationship-first strategy that helped Ryan scale, plus practical advice for today’s market.

Welcome to Columbus Brick by Brick, the show where we uncover the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future of Columbus, Ohio, one story at a time. I’m Jon Styer, broker and owner of Styer Real Estate Professionals, and each week we sit down with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and community changemakers to explore the real stories behind the growth of our city, brick by brick.

Today’s Guest: Ryan Moody (Ferrari Home Group) Ryan Moody is a Columbus-raised real estate agent and coach with Ferrari Home Group. Before real estate, Ryan built a career in television production in Los Angeles, working on major shows like The Voice, World of Dance, Ridiculousness, The VMAs, and The Late Late Show with James Corden. After returning home to Columbus with his wife, he applied a producer’s mindset, systems, consistency, and execution, to build a real estate business rooted in trust, service, and scalability.

What We Cover in Episode 26:

Ryan’s “why Columbus” story

The personal decision that brought Ryan (and his wife) back home, and why it became the foundation for everything that followed.

From film and TV to real estate: transferable skills

How production taught Ryan patience, leadership, and how to work with different personalities, skills he uses daily with clients and agents.

How to scale without getting distracted Why agents should master one pillar before chasing shiny objects.

Building two to three pillars of business so you are not dependent on a single lead source.

Marketing and organic lead generation that compounds Ferrari Home Group’s focus on visibility and credibility through reviews, SEO, and online presence.

Ryan’s approach to client events, handwritten notes, and being intentional about building relationships in the community. Investor strategy and building your ecosystem

Ryan’s investing background (rentals and flips) and how it informs how he advises investor clients.

Why investors require a different approach, and how to earn their respect with knowledge and execution.

Advisor vs. salesperson: protecting long-term reputation and referral momentum. Real talk for new agents

Mentorship, pipeline-building, and how to handle rejection without losing momentum.

Why availability and support matter in a business with constant moving parts.

What’s next for Ryan and Ferrari Home Group Growth plans, team scaling, and finding the right balance between size and quality. L

inks Mentioned: Ferrari Home Group: https://www.ferrarihomegroup.com/

Connect with Ryan: Instagram: @_MoodyMoves_

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Every Brick Has a Story. We’re Here to Tell It.

A smooth closing does not happen by accident. It happens because someone is obsessing over the details, building systems, and protecting the client experience behind the scenes.

In Episode 25 of Columbus Brick by Brick, Jon Styer sits down with Emily Powell, founder of C2C Ohio (Contract to Close), to unpack her leap from corporate finance into entrepreneurship and how her checklist-driven, people-first approach has supported 1,000+ real estate transactions across Central Ohio.

Guest: Emily Powell (Founder, C2C Ohio)

Emily is a Columbus native raised by a Realtor, which gave her an early front-row seat to the real hours, real pressure, and real responsibility it takes to get buyers and sellers to the closing table. In 2020, she combined her strengths in communication, problem-solving, and process to launch C2C Ohio, helping agents reclaim time, reduce stress, and run cleaner, more scalable businesses.

What we cover in this episode:

Why Emily left corporate finance to build a service business during the pandemic

Permission to fail, abundance mindset, and why “imperfect action” beats waiting for perfect

What it really takes to build scalable systems (and the tech headaches that come with it)

Hiring before you feel ready and how to delegate the right tasks at the right time

How transaction coordination is evolving in Columbus and what agents need most right now

Lender-friendly paperwork, compliance pitfalls, and catching problems before underwriting does

What Emily looks for in agent partners, boundaries, and the Monday to Friday support model

Why community and relationships matter, especially for mental health in real estate

What C2C might build next, including potential listing-side support

Links and resources mentioned:

C2C Ohio website: https://www.c2cohio.com/

Instagram: @c2cohio

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Social: @ColumbusBrickbyBrick

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Every Brick Has a Story. We’re Here to Tell It.

Welcome to Columbus Brick by Brick, the podcast that uncovers the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future of our city. Hosted by Jon Styer, broker and owner of Styer Real Estate Professionals, each week we sit down with the leaders, builders, and innovators moving Columbus forward.

In Episode 24, Jon sits down with Mike Doyle, team lead of Ohio Housing Experts, a relationship driven real estate team built on culture, mentorship, and a people first philosophy. Mike opens up about his journey from solo agent to team leader, the hard lessons learned along the way, and the mindset shift that changed everything.

Whether you are an agent, a business owner, or simply someone passionate about the growth of Columbus, this episode delivers clarity, candor, and inspiration.

Mike’s Origin Story

• How he entered real estate in 2017
• The unexpected moment he became a team leader
• Why identity shifts matter as you grow

Leadership + Culture

• How one misaligned hire can impact an entire team
• Why he rebuilt OHE from the ground up in 2024
• The difference between feeding into vs. feeding off a team’s culture
• How to lead without ego and make decisions as a group

Mentorship + Mindset

• Why every new agent needs a mentor
• The hardest misconceptions he had to overcome early in his career
• Developing thick skin, handling loss, and defining success beyond sales
• The importance of reading and continual personal development
• Why giving more almost always results in receiving more

Scaling Simply + Sustainably

• How Mike built a relationship based business without cold calls
• The systems he wishes he had from day one
• Why simplicity beats complexity in real estate operations

Looking Ahead

• The legacy he wants to build in Columbus
• How he hopes to elevate the next generation of agents and leaders

Guest: Mike Doyle

Role: Team Lead and Realtor, Ohio Housing Experts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrdoyle17

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Host: Jon Styer, Styer Real Estate Professionals https://styerrep.com/

Every Brick Has a Story. We're Here to Tell It.