The CEO1440 Show

The Silver Tsunami is no longer coming… it’s already here. Every single day: - 10,000 Americans turn 65 - 4,000 Americans turn 85 - Seniors hold nearly $30 trillion in home equity And most families are completely unprepared for what happens next. In this episode of the CEO1440 Show, John Jurkovich sits down with Phillip Vincent from Moms House to talk about: - senior living communities - assisted...

In this episode of the CEO 1440 Show, I sit down with Michael Berris from Hello Mavens to talk about mortgage sales, mortgage CRM systems, AI automation, lead conversion, and the future of mortgage technology. Michael spent years inside Rocket Mortgage helping build sales operations, CRM strategy, and technology systems before launching Hello Mavens, where they now help businesses improve sales, o...

What’s really happening inside Nexa Mortgage? In this episode of the CEO 1440 Show, I sit down with Eric Mitchell, Chief Revenue Officer at Nexa Mortgage, for a true behind-the-scenes look at one of the fastest-growing mortgage platforms in the country. If you’re a loan officer, mortgage broker, or real estate professional, this conversation will open your eyes to where the mortgage industry is he...

Every day, deals are getting done where money is left on the table. Not because it has to be… But because people don’t know all their options. Most homeowners, lenders, and agents don’t realize this… They’re leaving tens of thousands — sometimes hundreds of thousands — on the table when a home gets sold. Why? Because they think they only have two options:  List it and deal with the hassle   Take a...

In this episode of the Mortgage Broker Builder – CEO 1440 Show, I sit down with brand strategist Katie Shive to unpack one of the most misunderstood assets in today’s mortgage and real estate world: Your personal brand. Because in 2026, the name on the back of the jersey matters more than the logo on the front. And if your content sounds like everyone else… you’re already disappearing. We talk abo...

Hiring a virtual assistant shouldn’t feel like getting married, committing to college, or buying a car—but for a lot of people, it does. In this episode of the Mortgage Broker Builder / CEO 1440 Show, John Jurkovich sits down with Joan Paloma, founder of Virtually Assistant, to break down a simpler, lower-risk way to use virtual assistants—without long-term contracts, full-time commitments, or pay...

Brokers & Agents: You don’t stay top-of-mind by “checking in” or sending recipe cards. You stay top-of-mind by delivering real, personal, useful info — every month . In this episode of The CEO1440 Show, I sat down with Raf Howery , CEO of Kukun , a platform that lets you: Stay connected with every client post-close Deliver hyper-personalized value every month (without lifting a finger) Become...

Everyone’s cheering about the new Trigger Bill — but let’s be real… it doesn’t stop the big players from watching your clients. While small brokers celebrate, Rocket, Mr. Cooper, and Chase are still inside the castle walls, tracking borrower behavior before most brokers even realize their client’s back in the market. In this episode of The CEO1440 Show, Jeff Londres, Co-Founder of Stikkum breaks d...

Chris Smith — bestselling author of The Conversion Code, co-founder of Curaytor, and one of the top marketing minds in real estate — joins The CEO1440 Show to talk about how loan officers and agents can finally stop chasing leads and start building a brand that attracts them. Chris has helped companies like dotloop (acquired by Zillow for $108M) and built Curaytor into an Inc. 500 SaaS powerhouse,...

Brokers: You’re sitting on reverse mortgage gold and not even looking. Every single day, 11,000 Americans turn 65. Almost none of them are being pitched reverse mortgages. That’s insane when you realize most of them own homes, are sitting on massive equity, and are looking for options to improve their lifestyle without adding another monthly payment.     So why are brokers ignoring this? Because t...

What if more mortgage leads aren’t the answer? In this episode of the CEO1440 Show, I sit down with Ethan Ewing, founder of ProPair, to break down why most loan officers are losing money chasing the wrong leads — and how predictive analytics flips the script. We cover: Why treating every lead the same kills conversions How top producers use predictive analytics to close more with less The truth ab...

Loan officers: Your company CRM is not going to save you. This week I brought on Deven Gillen, founder of HOVA Digital, to talk about what’s actually working in marketing for mortgage pros—and what’s not. Deven’s the real deal. He left a full-time job, started his own company, and now helps over 60+ loan officers build custom CRM systems designed to convert, not just “follow up.” We broke down: Wh...

From quilting retreats to 100+ closings a year — Brenda’s story is wild. My friend Brenda Ratliff ran a quilting empire (yes, quilting), became a little celebrity in her space, and then—walked away. Now she’s back in the mortgage game, quietly crushing 100+ deals a year, helping agents level up, and building something real again. We talked: Reinventing yourself Closing a business (no one teaches t...

Loan officers, meet the AI tool that’s smarter, faster, and cheaper than your processor. On this week’s episode of The CEO1440 Show, I sit down with Michael Vandi, founder of Addy AI, to break down how AI isn’t just “coming” for the mortgage industry—it’s already here. And if you’re not using it, you’re behind. Addy isn’t a chatbot. It’s a fully agentic AI system that: Scans and processes every do...

What if I told you that you could duplicate yourself—and make thousands of sales calls a day? Would you tell me I’m crazy? Henry Do and Toby Song didn’t. In fact, they built the machine that’s doing it right now… for loan officers like you and me. Inside the episode: How Helport’s AI assistant helps LOs talk like top producers—even if they’re brand new Why outbound dialing still works when done ri...

Most clients aren’t buying because they can’t sell. They’re sitting on equity. Paralyzed. Scared to list. That’s where Zoom Casa steps in—and Michael Ruiz joins The CEO1440 Show to break it all down. This is not your grandpa’s bridge loan. Zoom Casa gives you:  A way to help clients buy before they sell Access to equity up front A second check after the home sells Options for homes that need renov...

This isn’t a bridge loan—it’s a business generator. Episode 23 of The CEO1440 Show is a breakdown of one of the most powerful tools you probably aren’t using: the Arrival Home Loans cross-collateral bridge loan. So I brought back Peter Zomick, VP of Sales & Biz Dev at Arrival, to explain exactly how their modernized, private money bridge loan is helping loan officers and agents: Let clients bu...

What would you do if you had $5,000 left, a license, and a dream? In this episode of The CEO1440 Show, we go deep with John Kresevic, former CEO of JFQ Lending, who scaled his mortgage company from 7 to over 700 LO’s, funded $4.5 billion in loans, and sold it during one of the worst markets in modern memory. Now? He’s helping brokers across the country close more deals through Turbo Insurance. We...

Are you tired of turning down high-dollar deals just because they don’t fit the typical residential mold? In this episode of The CEO1440 Show, we’re breaking down how mortgage pros are cashing in on commercial loans without needing extra licensing or expertise – all thanks to Michael Barnett and the plug-and-play lending platform, Loanspark. Michael shares how Loanspark simplifies commercial, DSCR...

Let’s be honest—most CRMs are just digital paperweights. And the ones that say they use AI? Mostly fluff. So when I saw what Jared Hart built at LoanOfficer.ai, I knew I had to bring him on The CEO1440 Show. Built by an actual loan officer—who scaled & automated his own business Actually uses real AI (not some GoHighLevel skin job) Handles appointment setting, lead follow-up, and even refi det...

Retail is changing. The mortgage industry is shifting. And Shah Tehrany is out in front. In this episode of The CEO1440 Show, I sit down with Shah Tehrany, CEO of Madison Mortgage Services, to talk about the big moves he’s making—from launching a flat-fee brokerage model to building a company that’s tech-forward, people-first, and ready for whatever the next 10 years throws at us. Here’s what we g...

90 days won’t fix your lead flow problem. Too many LOs are spending money on ads, buying leads, or cold-DMing agents… with nothing to show for it. Because they don’t have a system. So I brought in Luke Shankula, founder of Loans on Demand, to break down what it actually takes to: Build lead gen that lasts (not just spikes your pipeline for a week) Use Facebook, webinars & retargeting to build...

Think you don’t need a website? Think again. Every single day, mortgage leads are slipping through your fingers. Not because of rates. Not because of competition. Because your online presence is weak. Your website isn’t just a digital business card—it’s the first step in your lead conversion process. And if it’s not optimized to capture and convert clients, you’re handing business to your competit...

Here’s a thought: you're losing deals you should be closing—just because your website sucks. Loan officers and real estate agents spend thousands on marketing, ads, and lead generation—only to watch those leads slip right through their fingers. That’s why I brought in Andrew Pawlak, founder of Rebel IQ, to break down: The #1 reason mortgage leads don’t convert (and it’s NOT your follow-up) How bad...

What if I told you that you’re losing MORE business than you’re gaining—and you don’t even know it? Too many LOs and real estate agents focus all their energy on getting new clients—but what about the ones who already know, like, and trust you? On this episode of The CEO1440 Show, I sit down with Alex Hernandez, a loan officer who’s not just closing deals but building tech to help LOs & agents...