Broker to Broker Archives - AIME Group

Episode 227: Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Kayla Jones (Mortgage Broker at Altitude Home Mortgage) This week’s Broker to Broker podcast features Kayla Jones, who shares her journey of nearly leaving the industry before finding her way back stronger than ever. Key Takeaways: – Burnout is real: How Kayla stepped away, then recommitted with stronger systems and support i...

Episode 226: Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Brian Sweeney (President / Mortgage Advisor at Scoot Mortgage) This week’s Broker to Broker podcast sees the return of Brian Sweeney, who shares how brokers can thrive in today’s market by specializing in investor loans. He breaks down why these loans create recurring revenue, how social proof attracts clients, and the...

Episode 225: Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Aria James (Mortgage Advisor at Edge Home Finance) In this week’s episode, Aria James takes us through her dynamic journey in the mortgage industry—from navigating the 2008 crash to mastering the broker channel. With over a decade of experience, Aria shares how she built a thriving business by prioritizing relationships, embr...

Episode 224: Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Brianna Harris (Loan Officer at Broadway Mortgage Group) In this week’s episode, Brianna shares details about her powerful journey from social media manager to launching her own brokerage, all while preparing for mom life. Her story is a shining example of hustle, creativity, and building up a system that thrives on com...

Episode 223: Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Joe Almeida Jr. (CEO & Lead Loan Originator, Redefine Home Loans Inc.) In this powerful episode of the Broker to Broker Podcast, Joe Almeida Jr. shares his incredible journey—from arriving in the U.S. with $500 and experiencing homelessness to becoming a mortgage broker and CEO. His story is a testament to resilience, min...

Episode #222: From Banker to Broker – Melissa Rifai’s Journey to Building Hyve Home Loans In this episode of the Broker to Broker podcast, host Marc Summers sits down with Melissa Rifai, Broker Owner at Hyve Home Loans, to explore her transition from the banking world to the broker channel. Melissa shares her candid insights on the challenges, surprises, and triumphs of making the switch, includin...

In this episode of the Broker to Broker Podcast, host Mark Summers sits down with L.C. Parker, Mortgage Broker for C2 Financial Corporation, to discuss his journey from the retail lending world to the wholesale broker channel. With over 12 years of experience in consumer finance and mortgages, L.C. shares his insights on the key differences between retail and brokerage, the misconceptions about br...

Broker to Broker Podcast | Episode 220 Guest: Nathan Kunst, Broker/Owner of Honest Mortgage Host: Marc Summers, President of AIME In this episode of Broker to Broker, we sit down with Nathan Kunst of Honest Mortgage — a broker who’s built a thriving business on faith, authenticity, and consistency. Nathan shares his journey from working low-paying jobs to founding his own brokerage, and how his mi...

Broker to Broker Podcast | Episode 219 Guest: Tracie Mayo, Broker/Owner of Savvy Mortgage Lending Host: Marc Summers, Founding President of AIME In this episode, Marc sits down with seasoned broker and solo business powerhouse Tracie Mayo of Savvy Mortgage Lending. Tracie shares her journey from starting in banking in 2012 to founding her own brokerage in 2016 — and how she’s grown through every m...

Broker to Broker Podcast | Episode 218: “Challenge & Make It Make Sense” with Bryan Atwood Host: Mark Summers (Founding President, AIME) Guest: Bryan Atwood (Broker/Owner, Atwood Mortgage) Episode Description: In this powerhouse episode, Mark Summers sits down with Bryan Atwood, a sixth-generation real estate pro turned broker/owner of Atwood Mortgage, to unpack his jaw-dropping jo...

Broker to Broker Episode 217 – Carlos Scarpero: Mastering SEO, YouTube, and Niche Marketing for Mortgage Success In this episode of Broker to Broker, host Mark Summers sits down with Carlos Scarpero, a seasoned loan officer at Edge Home Finance, to dive into the power of digital marketing and niche specialization in the mortgage industry. Carlos shares his unique journey—from his early days in mar...

  Episode 216: Rising from Tragedy to Triumph – Ryan Kearns’ Blueprint for Growth & Resilience In this profoundly impactful episode of Broker to Broker, host Marc Summers sits down with Ryan Kearns, Managing Member of Kearns Mortgage Team, LLC, and recent HousingWire Rising Star, for a raw and inspiring conversation about overcoming adversity, scaling a brokerage, and building unshakable syste...

  Episode 215: From Retail to Wholesale – Building a Legacy in the Mortgage Industry with Mahb Rahman In this dynamic episode of Broker to Broker, host Marc Summers sits down with Mahb Rahman, Chief Growth Officer at Safetrust Mortgage, for a candid conversation about his journey from retail banking to a driving force in the wholesale channel. Mahb shares invaluable insights on: The mindset shift...

Broker to Broker Episode 214 – “30 Years of Mortgage Mastery: Robyn Graves on Educating to Dominate” Host Marc Summers sits down with Robyn Graves, Founder/CEO/Loan Originator of Success Mortgage, for a powerhouse conversation packed with three decades of industry wisdom. From surviving market crashes to navigating regulatory chaos, Robyn shares how her journey—from a $23K finance assi...

Episode 213: Building Community & Controlling the Controllables with Michelle Chretien In this inspiring episode of the Broker to Broker podcast, host Marc Summers sits down with Michelle Chretien, broker-owner of Empire Mortgage and a beacon of positivity in the mortgage industry. Michelle shares her incredible journey from working in a factory to becoming a force in the wholesale channel, em...

Episode 212: From Welfare to Wholesale – Ashlin Endter’s Journey to Building 4MG Mortgage Join host Mark Summers, Founding President of AIME, in this inspiring episode of Broker to Broker as he sits down with Ashlin Endter, Founder & Broker of 4MG Mortgage. Ashlin’s story is one of resilience, determination, and heart — from counting diapers on welfare to becoming a powerhouse in the wholesale...

Season 5 Premiere: Broker to Broker – Featuring Mat Ishbia, President & CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage Host Marc Summers kicks off Season 5 of Broker to Broker with an electrifying episode featuring Mat Ishbia, President & CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM). In this episode, Mat shares his journey from starting as an entry-level employee to leading one of the most broker-friendly com...

This episode is brought to you by Fuse 2025 Join us for the SEASON FINALE of the Broker to Broker podcast, featuring AIME Chairman & CEO, Jonathon Haddad! Join us in finding out all that the broker community has accomplished over 2024 with surprising stats that prove once again, that Brokers Are Best. Jonathon has had an absolutely unbelievable year. Since being announced as AIME’s new C...

This episode is brought to you by CoreLogic Don’t miss Broker to Broker, Episode 211! Learn to make the most successful change from retail to the wholesale mortgage channel, with Sr. Mortgage Broker at HI FIVE Team and featured Fuse 2024 Panelist, Rylan Maddox. Rylan has been featured in numerous AIME projects and resources over the last couple of years; and for good reason. He made an incre...

Don’t miss Broker to Broker, Episode 208! Learn to easily & directly streamline your brokerage’s operations for exceptional client and worker experience with the Strategic Operations Explorer at CMS Mortgage Solutions, Dora Gonzalez! The post Wholesale On a Higher Level w/ Dora Gonzalez – Episode 208 appeared first on AIME .

Catch Broker to Broker, Episode 207! Learn how a history in mortgage law and retail leads to the fast track of wholesale success with Sr. Loan Officer at GoRascal and featured Fuse 2024 Panelist, Philip Lucrezia! *NOTE: We apologize for the audio quality in this episode. Due to technical issues during recording, the sound may be less clear than usual. However, the insights shared by Philip Lucrezi...

Don’t miss Broker to Broker, Episode 206! Get guidance in how mutual sharing, education, support, and leveraging your broker peers is the secret to thriving in the wholesale industry with the Director of Sales at Next Door Lending, Gabi Wiartalla! The post The Helpful & Competitive Nature: Thriving in Wholesale Mortgage with Gabi Wiartalla – Episode 206 appeared first on AIME .

Don’t miss Broker to Broker, Episode 205! Learn how to grow, scale, and diversify beyond your own business for any market with the Founder & CEO of Homepie and Amerifund Home Loans, Brad Rice! The post Broker to Blueprint: Wholesale Growth Built on Reliability with Brad Rice – Episode 205 appeared first on AIME .

Catch Broker to Broker, Episode 204! Get a lesson in homebuyer service through Anthropology from Loan Originator at Lock It Lending and featured Fuse 2024 panelist, Melissa Tubau! The post Anthropology: A Front Door to Homebuyer Service with Melissa Tubau – Episode 204 appeared first on AIME .

Don’t miss Broker to Broker, Episode 203! Learn the secrets to long-term success and 90% client retention from the Broker Owner of American Mortgage and Financial Services, George Burkley. *Note: This episode was recorded before Fuse National Conference George has been a mortgage broker for nearly 30 years, and he has the industry, association, and customer service skills & wisdom to sho...