As the proud owner of My Silver Attic and Silver Attic Properties, Brian has built a unique business near Lincoln, Nebraska, that offers full-service estate sales and move management. But the heart of Brian’s work isn’t just about clearing out homes or selling items; it's about helping people through some of the most emotional moments of their lives.

 

“When you go into a home, stress is high — but when you start to see the relief come over a family when they know we’ll help take care of everything, it’s very rewarding,” Brian explains with a smile.  

 

A true entrepreneurial spirit, Brian was immersed in the healthcare industry for almost a decade, running several successful businesses that provided medical equipment and in-home medical assistance.

But it was one particular client encounter that altered Brian’s life.

 

"A customer we were working with had to go into assisted living, and they had a lifetime's worth of stuff,” Brian recalls. “We helped out by researching estate sales, and I became infatuated with the passion that was necessary in order to truly help people through such a difficult transition."

 

This experience led Brian to realize that his true calling wasn't just about selling products or services; it was about making a real difference in people's lives.

 

"When you’re in the medical equipment world, it was more of an arms-length transaction," Brian points out. "With my healthcare business having a large footprint in various states, I rarely got to know any of our customers. But in this business, I’ve laughed, had to be direct, and even cried with our customers. You really have to have a heart for care to be in this line of work."

 

With a degree in Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Brian also found a way to utilize his academic background when he launched My Silver Attic eight years ago.

 

 "The psychology behind what we do is much more than perception and synapse," he says. "It’s emotions as humans help other humans ride through life."

 

What sets My Silver Attic apart from other estate sale companies is the comprehensive range of services it offers.

 

"We’ve now become a real and full-service solution to the community," Brian notes proudly. "In addition to estate sales, we provide clearouts, rolloff dumpster rentals, online auctions, and home acquisitions — both with or without contents."

 

The business is a family affair, with Brian's mom, Nancy, and his son, Tyler, playing integral roles.

 

"Nancy handles all of the scheduling, HR, and sale day financials," Brian offers. "Tyler handles our clearout and rolloff rental division as well as various day-to-day tasks."

 

With a team of nine employees, Brian is quick to praise the hard work and dedication of his staff: ‘Our employees are so significant to this business. They are the lifeblood of why this business works the way that it does."

 

For top agents, My Silver Attic is a perfect partner.

 

"We’re efficient, and we move quickly while being supportive of the relationship with Realtors," Brian emphasizes. "We welcome open communication and want Realtors to understand that we have thousands of shopping customers and locals that frequent our sales.

 

“We will gladly accommodate Realtors and love to put out brochures. It’s also a great time to highlight the home whether it’s currently for sale or coming soon!”  

 

When Brian isn’t working, he’s spending every precious minute with family. He and his wife, Jenni, have four children — Taylor, Tyler, Teyton, and Tysen — and two granddaughters, Charli and Riley, who Brian readily admits to spoiling.

 

"There really is no greater joy for Jenni and I than knowing that our kids love Jesus, they love each other, and they can’t wait to come home or go on vacations together and just hang out," Brian says with pride.

 

Family vacations are also something Brian looks forward to each year.

 

"Colorado and DisneyWorld are our family go-to vacations," Brian shares. "We are preparing this next year to take my mom and our granddaughters to DisneyWorld again, and that’s going to be super fun."

 

Looking to the future, Brian remains focused on growing his business after some unprecedented challenges.

 

"The most significant thing we’ve been through with this business was COVID," Brian reflects. "We were forced to adapt in order to survive."

 

Now, with the challenges of the pandemic behind them, Brian is looking ahead.

"We’ve seen significant interest in having our full-service plan offered as a franchise-type model in other larger towns and states," he adds.

 

As Brian continues to expand My Silver Attic though, he remains grounded in his core values.

 

 "We’re not chasing the almighty dollar," he remarks. "We’re honoring God every day with what we're doing while providing a service to the community, providing jobs, and peace to the customer.

 

"It’s imperative for Realtors to understand that our roles are compatible and important in this community," Brian concludes. "We value that relationship together, and our referrals back and forth are respected and treasured."