Bobby Palmer

Changing Circumstances

Business EN ↓ 3 episodes

Changing Circumstances is the candid conversation series for leaders who never stop learning. Tune in for conversations with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and lifelong learners to unpack how they changed their circumstances to build their careers, the decisions that shaped them, and the frameworks they use to tackle today’s toughest challenges. You’ll hear how modern leaders leverage technology—from AI to automation—to move faster and smarter, and how they navigate the human side of leadership: culture, hiring, resilience, and growth. Many guests come from the mortgage and financial service...

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Bobby Palmer

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Paul Akinmade - Chief Strategy Officer, CMG Financial 13.05.2026 48:35

In this episode of the *Changing Circumstances* podcast, Paul Akinmade shares how CMG Financial has built a culture that fuels innovation, growth, and rapid AI adoption from the inside out. Paul discusses how CMG’s leadership actively encourages direct feedback and real-world collaboration, especially from loan officers, to better understand customer needs, uncover opportunities, and continuously...

Dan Habib: Co-Founder of MBS Highway 09.12.2025 1:03:48

In episode 2, Bobby and Mike explore blending business and family with guest Dan Habib. Hear Dan's amazing journey as he carved out his own identity and personal success through discipline, consistent hard work, and some tough life lessons. Growing up as the son of an industry icon, Dan learned firsthand that there is no substitute for hard work and shares valuable life lessons learned on his...

Eric Levin: Co-Founder of Model Match 13.10.2025 1:19:14

Fantastic discussion with Eric Levin, co-founder and EVP of Model Match. Bobby and Mike discuss what led him to start a professional soccer team in his hometown of Hickory, North Carolina and the business lessons learned from that venture. We dive more into his business background on topics including creating cultures, overcoming failure, business leadership, and growing a technology company in to...