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In this episode Steve and Jason discuss: When you find hope AND make plans you are unstoppable. You find motivation after finding and knowing your why. Writing your goals to hold yourself accountable. The key is consistency, make, and keep a commitment.   Key Takeaways:  Put intentionality into your actions so that your subconscious moves forward to achieve your goals. Don’t let failure...

In this episode Steve and Jason discuss: “Change of heart” Can our hearts just change?  Our choices, how do we reflect and accept the marks of this year? We have all learned something about our circle of influence. There is always something to believe in - never lose hope.   Key Takeaways:  Adaptability, resiliency, and your ability to pivot: what did you learn about yourself this y...

Bruce Jordan has been teaching Denver’s Real Estate community for over a decade and created Jordan Real Estate College, Ltd. to provide Continuing Education and expose new ideas to agents all across the Denver Metro area.  As an industry thought leader with over twenty years of experience as a real estate attorney and twenty years as a Loan Originator and Branch Manager for Cherry Creek Mortg...

Tony has over 20 years of executive leadership experience in the real estate industry. Before joining Atlas, he was responsible for seven states in the Mountain West for the largest mortgage company in the U.S. Today, Tony leads the overall strategy and direction of Atlas while maintaining a relentless commitment to the firm’s values and culture.   In this episode Steve and Tony discuss: Deve...

Steve Lagana has been in mortgage lending for  30 years now. For the last 10 of those years, Steve has served as President of First Home Mortgage. Under Steve’s tutelage, First Home has won prestigious awards such as Top Places to Work by The Baltimore Sun , Top 1% of Originators in the Country by Mortgage Executive Magazine , and Top Producing Lender in Maryland by the Maryland Department of...

In this episode Steve and Jason discuss: Being thoughtful and staying present in your own life. Putting in the time and doing the work to improve yourself. Developing a deeper level of integration in every aspect of our lives.  Having hope that the bad times will end…..eventually.   Key Takeaways:  If your home life and relationships aren’t going well it will reflect in every other...

In this episode Steve, Jason, and Guests discuss: The best of gratitudes and what guests are “grateful for.”  Surviving and thriving even in 2020.  The importance of your mindset in your day to day life. Key Takeaways:  People who start their day, meeting, event, etc. with gratitude move into a more positive direction and headspace. Allow your work to be a part of you and bless you...

Troy is President of First Financial Mortgage and grew up around the mortgage banking business thanks to his mom. He began his mortgage career as a loan officer in 1985 in Fort Worth, Texas. He loves the outdoors, and all types of music. Loves the mortgage industry, and is a believer in Christ. Troy, his wife Dana, and their two children live in Fort Worth Texas.    In this episode Steve...

In this episode Steve and Jason discuss: Important life insights throughout our episodes.   Recognizing and understanding what you are grateful for.  The feelings and meanings of hope. The importance of self-care to your overall mindset.    Key Takeaways:  Recognize that our mindset around transition may be the problem or the key. Parts of our brains are always trying...

Hobie Higgins is the Chief Fun Officer at Gateway First Bank.  Hobie specializes in company culture and team member engagement. Since 2012, Gateway has been regularly recognized as a “Top Employer” and “Top Workplace” by several national publications.  Hobie graduated from Oklahoma State University where he majored in Journalism and Broadcasting. Hobie is currently a Commissioner for Okl...

With a career spanning more than 17 years, Jay Crowell has experienced firsthand the many challenges and changes of the mortgage industry. Throughout it all, he has stayed true to his core convictions of faith, integrity, collaboration, and selfless service. Jay is currently the Pacific Northwest Regional Production Manager for Cornerstone Home Lending.  While Jay and his team have been widel...

Michael Walters is currently the Head of HR for Samsung Semiconductor, leading all aspects of HR for their US-based division.  Prior to his tenure with Samsung, Michael has led Human Resources for divisions of big-time companies such as UnitedHealth Group and Roper Technologies as well as providing leadership for Microsoft, the Nielsen Company, and early-stage dot coms. Michael has taught a c...

As a devoted student and practitioner of the arts of listening, awareness, and stillness, Jack would say those are hard-learned and hard-earned skills. He was a butcher for thirty years, but his real vocation during that time was being present with his customers and serving them through listening. After retiring, he began working for various nonprofits and has been a speaker and trainer for leader...

Domenic Rinaldi helps clients buy and sell businesses. Since 2005 he’s been personally involved in over 300 transactions for businesses with enterprise values of $2 million to $50 million.   Recognizing many business owners don’t understand the full requirements of a successful exit, acquisition and scaling process, he founded K2Adviser. The mission of K2 is to educate business owners and buy...

 Stacey Harding joined Cherry Creek Mortgage Company in 1998 and today serves as Executive Vice President and National Production Manager for the company. He began his mortgage banking career in 1985 as a Mortgage Loan Officer in Wichita, Kansas. Stacey has a diverse and broad leadership background in the mortgage industry. Prior to joining Cherry Creek, his leadership roles have included man...

Dean Newlund is founder and CEO of Mission Facilitators International, a boutique training and development firm that helps organizations become more connected to their purpose and their people.   Dean and his company works with the likes of Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and educational institutions around the country and the globe training teams in China, the UK, South America, the Middl...

John Settles is a proven leader known for crafting innovative strategic plans that advance organizational objectives and capabilities. John offers a unique blend of leadership, strategic thinking, team building,and creativity. He is an expert in the areas of real estate finance, real estate development, construction management, sustainability, and community/economic development.   In this epi...

 Joel Graybeal is Managing Partner of Triangle Rock Club, a network of state-of-the-art indoor climbing and fitness facilities with 4 locations in North Carolina and 1 in Virginia.  He joined the Triangle ownership team in 2012 after a successful 25-year career in mortgage banking.  Before banking Joel spent 4 years in the Pentagon as a civilian defense contractor. Joel's degree fro...

Vikas is a Fortune 100 Executive turned Executive Coach and Leadership Development consultant. He is a unique combination of pragmatism and vision given his extensive frontline experience in the corporate world and being a philosopher / systems thinker at heart. He is passionately committed to a transformation in the way of being and doing of leaders, managers and teams, all for the sake of a worl...

After captaining a Washington D.C. Top 15 Mortgage Lending Company, Michael Parsons joined Apex Home Loans where he has served as Chairman since 2010. Michael formerly served on the Board of Governors for the Maryland Mortgage Bankers Association and currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Mortgage Bankers Association of Metropolitan Washington. Michael continuously applies his 20+ year...

Glenn Astolfi is CEO/President of Atmospheric Plasma Solutions. In addition to strategy and fundraising, Glenn’s responsibilities at APS are Sales and Finance. Prior to joining APS, Glenn was CEO at Gateway Bank Mortgage. Glen was also a founding team member and Senior Executive of Barnes and Noble and founder and COO of TravelFest Superstores. Glenn received a B.S. magna cum laude in Finance from...

Chad Gerlt is the Owner-Operator of a Chick-fil-A franchise in Yukon, Oklahoma - one of the top Chick-fil-A’s in the country. He opened his restaurant in 2009 after moving his family from Arlington, Texas. His desire is to make people feel welcome and cared for, and believes many restaurants miss the mark in that aspect. He and his wife, Erin, have 6 children. And because I’ve known Chad for a few...

Brian Bomar is a regional President at Cornerstone Home Lending and the Co-Founder & CEO @ Whiteboard Technology. Some people are simply born to do what they do, and Brian is one of those people. He is passionate about building and growing elite sales teams, innovating efficiencies and attracting highly satisfied clients. Brian also works with innovators and entrepreneurs who enjoy bringing ne...

Barry Habib is an American Entrepreneur and frequent Media resource for his mortgage and housing expertise. He appears regularly on television outlets such as CNBC and Fox. Barry is the founder and CEO of MBS Highway – the real estate industry’s most highly regarded and recognized tool for transforming salespeople into advisors.   Barry has won awards such as: • Two-time Crystal Ball Award gi...

Rose Marie is one of the premier thought leaders in mortgage banking - an industry she has served for over 30 years. Along the way she has not only owned and operated her own mortgage brokerage, she has been responsible for growing residential mortgage banking franchises and overseeing mortgage production, operations, and servicing for national mortgage banks. Her success has come from earning and...