About the House of Bricks
Welcome to House of Bricks, where entrepreneurs, leaders, investors, and veterans unite to defy mediocrity and build success, Brick by Brick®.
Who We Are
House of Bricks is evolving into a high-signal, relationship capital engine hosted on Substack.
We’re building a collaborative environment where founders, investors, military veterans, and advisors contribute insights, share experience, and accelerate outcomes together. Through real stories, real-time learning, and curated access, we support success across every phase of the startup lifecycle — from idea to exit.
From Seed to Series A, founders gain access to a content and connection platform that builds trust, accelerates growth, and opens doors to capital, advisory, and partnership.
What You’ll Find Here
At the center is our flagship series:
TFLG – Test. Fail. Learn. Grow.
Each week we publish a short-form video interview with a founder, veteran, or investor who shares one defining moment — the mistake, insight, or pivot that changed everything.
You’ll get a 5-minute reel, written breakdown, and audio version.
This isn’t advice from the sidelines. It’s field-tested wisdom from people doing the work.
More Than Interviews
Paid subscribers unlock the full House of Bricks engine:
Expert guest contributors share hard-won best practices across strategy, sales, fundraising, pitch design, and exit readiness
Insights from our Board of Directors — seasoned operators and investors who want you to learn from their wins and their missteps
Real-world lessons, frameworks, and vetted tools from Founder’s Table members
Ongoing opportunities to teach, learn, and support, no matter your stage
Whether you're a first-time founder or a seasoned operator, you’ll find peers here who are building, experimenting, and giving back. This is a space where your contribution compounds — in comments, Chat threads, workshops, and weekly founder prompts.
We believe in the relationship capital flywheel — and we’ve built an infrastructure that helps you keep it turning.
Subscriber Tiers
🟥 Free Tier
Weekly TFLG story (written, audio, and video)
Read-only access to House of Bricks Chat
🟩 Paid Tier 1 – House of Bricks Member
Everything in Free, plus:
StartupX curriculum (videos + exercises)
Curated founder and investor contributions
Access to private House of Bricks Chat
Direct feedback on weekly founder writing prompts
🟦 Paid Tier 2 – Founder’s Circle
All Free and Tier 1 benefits, plus:
Monthly founders workshops with Adam House Sr and special guests
Two private strategic coaching sessions with Adam House Sr.
Priority access to pitch exposure and curated investor deals
Opportunity to be featured on the HOB Podcast, Live Event, or LinkedIn Live
Contributor role: lead 1 workshop, publish 1 article or video annually
Deal pipeline access (optional)
Visibility and positioning as a thought leader to the broader ecosystem
Built by Founders, for Founders
Led by Adam House Sr., a 7x entrepreneur and founder coach, House of Bricks is designed to serve those who are actively building — and open to being sharpened through collaboration.
This is where real growth happens.
Through stories. Through contribution. Through connection.
Subscribe to start.
Upgrade to grow.
Welcome to House of Bricks.
Our Core Values
Built for Growth: Embrace the S.I.M.P.L.E. Operating System (SOS) for exponential results.
Faith as a Brick: Fuel resilience and belief in what's possible.
Veterans' Impact: Translate high-level skills into business success.
Elite Unit Ethos: Build strength through shared responsibility and trust.
Relationship Capital: Authentic connections and mutual investment create trust, opportunity, and collaboration for growth.
10x Power of Giving: Giving creates exponential returns. Contributing strengthens the whole; receiving reminds us of support's power.
Self-Leadership: Self-discipline and intentional action enable effective leadership. Bringing our best empowers those we serve.
Storytelling Without Comparison: Everyone’s story is unique, crafted to transform lives.
Relationship Capital Flywheel: Being mentored, mentoring others, and climbing with peers—all with you at the center of the Flywheel.
Accountability and Commitment: Growth demands commitment. At the House of Bricks, we invest, show up, and turn plans into reality.
Integrity & Trust: Trust is the foundation of our strength. By fostering a culture of honesty and respect, we create an environment where growth thrives.
Compound Effect: Big results come from small, consistent actions. Through intentional effort and focus, we build success—Brick by Brick®.
Who We Serve
Entrepreneurs and Founders: Individuals actively building or scaling startups.
Investors: Seed investors, angels, venture capitalists, private equity firms, and industry leaders dedicated to nurturing and scaling businesses from early-stage through Series A.
Military Veterans: Whether transitioning to civilian careers or already in business, veterans looking for community, mentorship, and resources to achieve success.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Professionals transitioning from traditional careers into entrepreneurship who want mentorship and community support.
Meet Our Founder: Adam House Sr.
With 27 years in entrepreneurship, Adam House Sr. has transformed startups into success stories, including shepherding one from initial concept to NASDAQ listing. His journey spans founding 7 companies and orchestrating 3 successful exits, but what sets him apart isn't just the numbers, it's his approach to business and life.
Learning Through Experience
Adam's path hasn't been without obstacles. He embraces the challenging reality of startup life, viewing each setback as an opportunity to grow. His journey demonstrates that success isn't measured by where you've been, but by where you're willing to go.
Faith & Fear Coexist
Adam's guiding principle is both simple and profound: faith and fear are constant companions on the entrepreneurial journey, but faith must always lead the way. He's learned to recognize fear not as a warning to retreat, but as a signal of transformative opportunities ahead. His resilience, anchored in unwavering faith, turns what others see as obstacles into stepping stones for growth.
The Power of Connection
At the heart of Adam's success lies his Relationship Capital Flywheel, a framework built on three pillars:
Learning from experienced mentors who've walked the path
Growing alongside ambitious peers who share similar goals
Investing time and knowledge in upcoming entrepreneurs
Taking Bold Action
Starting his first company at 19 and pursuing professional basketball at 32, Adam lives by a "Why Not?" mindset. This approach led him to create House of Bricks, where he developed the S.I.M.P.L.E. Framework and S.O.S. Operating System, tools that help entrepreneurs transform challenges into opportunities.
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