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In this episode Steve and Jason discuss: What is future proof and temporal integration  Our brains’ tendency whenever we’re going through a difficult time  The impact of knowing that difficult times will end for people. Three tips for future proofing your life: Focus, Self-Care, and Community    Key Takeaways:  Remember the temporal nature of difficult events and circumsta...

Eric Harvey is a scholar and teacher with a Ph. D. in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East from Brandeis University. His academic research deals with the historical development of the Psalms and with issues of disability in the ancient world. Eric went blind in the middle of his doctoral studies and finished the work with a very different set of skills than when he started. In addition to his co...

In this episode Steve and Jason discuss: How to get more insights when reading or listening The importance of having a plan  Going back to basics and the significance of becoming intentional Tools and tips for thriving through changes    Key Takeaways:  Insights come when we suspend our judgement Sometimes you have to make quick decisions to react to certain circumstances, but...

Sarah Hodges is an executive coach, speaker, and founder of Hodges Coaching and the Hodges Leadership Institute, an on-demand training program that improves corporate culture through leadership EQ training. Her warm and direct coaching style is backed by her proprietary neurophysiological A+ Coaching Method.  Sarah has strong convictions about showing up as her authentic self at all times, so...

Taylor Stork is the Chief Operating Officer for Developer’s Mortgage Company. A seasoned business executive and Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), Taylor has over 20 years of experience in the industry and is passionate about enabling home ownership. Taylor is an active member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and Community Home Lenders Association (CHLA) and serves as an Advisory Council me...

Corey began his 19-year career in mortgage banking as an assistant to a top LO in the Raleigh/Durham Market. After learning the fundamentals from both his sales leaders and individuals in operations, Corey moved into an LO position with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. He spent several years as one of Wells top 10 originators, with 80+ million in personal production in the early 2000’s.  While...

Tim is the Chief Executive Officer of Bay Capital Mortgage Corporation and is responsible for growth throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Prior to Bay Capital, Tim served as Sr. Vice President for 1st Mariner Mortgage. Previously, Tim served as President of First Republic Mortgage which was acquired by 1st Mariner in 2008. Tim is a recipient of the Master Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation f...

About Brian Rogerson: Brian has been in the mortgage banking industry since 1987, starting as a Loan Originator and eventually becoming the President & CEO of his own mortgage banking firm. His company employed over 150 people and funded more than 100 million per month in residential home loans at its peak. He is now the President of Wallick & Volk, the oldest, privately-owned mortgage ban...

Born and raised in Arizona, Alisa Glutz is also a proud graduate of Arizona State University. After a successful beginning to her career working in Hollywood as an Executive for HBO and a Producer on ABC’s Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, Alisa decided to return to her native Arizona where she became committed to helping her community realize the dream of home ownership and understand their...

Andrina Valdes is a knife-fighting, snowboarding, serial entrepreneur. She’s had multiple businesses (a flower shop, rental properties and even a working ranch) and now serves as Chief Operating Officer for Cornerstone Home Lending. As COO she is responsible for leading marketing, recruiting, technology, innovation, production, joint ventures, compliance, training and general loan operations. Andr...

Marcus McCue is Guardian Mortgage’s Director of Mortgage Operations  and is an innovative results-driven leader. He began his career at Guardian Mortgage in 2002 as a mortgage loan originator, where he quickly became the company’s leading producer. Rather than keep the secrets of his success to himself, Marcus shared his knowledge in various management positions and helped multiply the compan...

Ken Salazar joined BillGO, a real-time bill management & payments platform, as an investor and Chief Sales Officer in September of 2019. He is the former CEO of SilverEdge (acquired by Madwire), a company he founded in 2004 on the principles of helping small to medium-sized businesses grow and succeed through the adoption of new technology in the ever-changing payments landscape.  Ken rem...

In this episode Steve and Jason discuss: Looking for the bigger picture and ultimately the end result.  Asking key questions to glean what clients are really looking for. Connecting the head and the heart in achieving authentic results. Not focusing just on the results; it’s all about the entire process.   Key Takeaways:  It’s difficult to not see immediate results, not enjoyable, s...

Brett Lindquist was destined to be in the mortgage business. His father was a hotel resident manager so Brett lived in hotels until he was 13 years old. When his parents bought their first house, Brett thought, “how do people do this?” Brett attended Florida State University, captaining the swim team while double-majoring in finance and real estate. Upon graduation, Brett interviewed with a m...

Bruce Hohensee is currently leading the recruitment efforts for Fintech, Sila Money, based in Portland, OR. He is also Principal of Talent Driven Consulting, a firm specializing in solving recruitment challenges for their clients. TDC utilizes a process including a behavioral assessment to ensure that their clients hire individuals who fit the role and organization.   Bruce has a B.S. in Engi...

David Jaffe is an Independent Mortgage Banker for Guaranteed Rate in Ventura, CA, and has been featured in Mortgage Originator Magazine, Mortgage Executive Magazine, and the Scotsman Guide as one of the top 20 loan originators in the country. After college he spent four years skiing, traveling, and generally messing around before he realized he needed to get a job. That was over 30 years ago and s...

Mariella Massa is the CEO and Founder of FinHous. Before moving to the tech space she served as CEO of Appraisal MC, the largest independently owned national appraisal management company, where she currently serves as Chairman of the Board. Prior to founding Appraisal MC, Mariella was a founding partner at Initech Appraisals where she served as Chief Operations Officer. Since 2014, Appraisal MC ha...

Steve Longan was employee #1 here at Rewire and he’s our Director of Research and Development. In this role, he helps Rewire develop programs that help our clients bridge the gap from where they are and where they want to go. He’s very good at it.  And over the last few years Longan, which is what we call him around the office, has become a formidable coach for many of our clients who say a l...

Christine Jensen has spent 37 years in banking and finance, specializing in mortgage lending for the past 27 years. She is a Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional, a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist, a Certified Senior Advisor, and a Producing Branch Manager for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation in Olde Town Arvada. She originates both Forward and Reverse Mortgages, which gives her...

Sherry Graziano is the leader of the Truist Mortgage Omni Experience and Relationship Deepening group. She is responsible for driving client-centric strategy, client experience, and client deepening initiatives. She joined SunTrust in 2011 and brings a unique combination of sales, operations, and technology experience to deliver a differentiated mortgage client experience. Because I’ve known Sherr...

LAURA CALANDRELLA is a leadership strategist and consultant. She has spent the past two decades working with organizations from across the environmental community to design collaborative approaches to our most pressing issues. Her career began as a conservation biologist and international development practitioner. These experiences gave Laura firsthand knowledge of the power of collaboration, but...

Kevin is parent of 4, and husband of 1. He is an ex-judo and water polo player and beginning surfer.  Kevin is a Senior Investment Strategist on the Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM) Multi-Asset Solutions team, with 25 years of investment industry experience. He has taught classes at the University of Arizona in the Eller College of Management and the University of California, Berkeley in t...

Jarrod Holiman began working in mortgage banking at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, followed by CTX Mortgage and Yuma Mortgage Group before joining his current employer, Nova Home Loans, in 2009. He is currently the Vice President/Branch Manager for the Yuma location, with over 40 employees and the largest mortgage market share in southwest Arizona. Jarrod is a volunteer and Peer Coordinator for Arizon...

Jerry is a husband, father, and 26-year veteran of the mortgage industry. He has been married to his college sweetheart Michelle for 31 years and they have lived and raised their family of 5 children in the rolling hills of central Maryland for the last 22 years. He and Michelle founded Corridor Mortgage Group in the fall of 2000 and grew the company from 8 employees to a team of 150. In October 0...

Jason Higham is one of Houston’s foremost experts in residential lending and real estate, and his branch of Cherry Creek Mortgage has been voted #1 Best of The Woodlands for the past decade & secured the Best Places to Work award by the Houston Business Journal.  Jason’s commitment to honesty and integrity, as well as his uncanny ability to establish sound business relationships translate...