The Mortgage Punk Show

In this episode of the Mortgage Punk Podcast, I sit down with Cheyenne Harvey, a Wichita-area Realtor who has built a powerhouse business through pure grit, organic connection, and a relentless commitment to her clients! Cheyenne’s journey is anything but ordinary. From growing up in a chaotic environment and living in 29 different homes to working as a CNA and managing a high-end restaurant, she...

🎸 Rockstar Review: Tara Maxwell on the Mortgage Punk Show 🎙️ Get ready to have your mind blown by this absolute powerhouse episode! ⚡ Tara Maxwell isn't just a Top 100 realtor in the Wichita market; she is a total resilience legend who brings a massive heart to the high-stakes world of real estate! 🏠 From her early days in Arizona to becoming a top 4% producer, Tara’s journey is nothing sh...

Detroit Tough, Wichita Kind: Negotiating Like a Magical Unicorn In this episode of the Mortgage Punk Show, I sit down with Brenda Noffert, a 20-year veteran of the Wichita real estate market who has traded the "alphabet soup" of professional designations for a much bolder title: The Magical Unicorn . Known for her signature purple hair and "Detroit tough" negotiation style, Bre...

In this episode of the Mortgage Punk Podcast, I sit down with Shana McCain, a dedicated Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway with six years of experience in the industry. Shana’s story is incredible. Coming from a background in business-to-business sales where she spent 25 years with Ashley Furniture, she transitioned into real estate to help offset her children's college expenses. Her journey is ma...

In this episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, I sit down with Wichita real estate professional Isaac Sprague for a bold, no-BS conversation about pre-approvals, pressure, growth, and what it actually takes to build a sustainable real estate business. We start by lighting up one of the most misunderstood parts of lending — pre-approvals. I break down why I have serious issues with them, the difference...

In this episode of the Mortgage Punk Podcast , I sit down with Aimee McCaffree , a Wichita native, Realtor, and partner in restoring historic homes with her husband. Aimee’s story is incredible. Coming from a background in special education, she transitioned into real estate over 10 years ago and has built a thriving career helping clients buy, sell, and restore homes in Wichita. Her passion for h...

In this first-ever solo authority episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, Chris Waipa slows things down and explains the why behind Mortgage Punk. After nearly 24 years in the mortgage industry — through market booms, crashes, wins, losses, and everything in between — Chris shares what pushed him to challenge the status quo and build a better, more transparent, and more empowering homebuying experience...

🎸 Who doesn’t know Lesley Perreault?  If you’ve been in Wichita real estate for more than five minutes… you’ve heard the name. Lesley closed 24 deals in her FIRST year in real estate — and never slowed down. Expired listings. Relentless follow-up. Zero excuses. Total Rockstar energy. In this episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, we go deep on: 🔥 How she actually built her business (no fluff) 🔥 Why...

Buckle up — this episode hits different. I’m sitting down with Michelle Leeper , a Wichita-area real estate pro who started in 2008 (yes… THAT year) and built a career the hard way: relationships over transactions .  We talk about what “bad markets” do (they flush out the order-takers), why Michelle calls them “Pop-Tart Agents,” and how she closed 26 deals her first year by grinding open houses +...

The holidays have a way of making us reflect—on hardship, growth, and what really matters. In this special Christmas-themed episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, Chris sits down with Traci Terrill, Wichita real estate investor, educator, and powerhouse agent, to talk about the real stuff most people skip: • Surviving the aftermath of the 2008 crash • Learning through financial pain • Turning adversit...

In this episode of Mortgage Punk , we sit down with Jessica Seiler of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty for a real, no-fluff conversation about real estate, growth, mindset, and doing business the right way.   Jessica brings experience, heart, and straight-up wisdom to the table — sharing what it actually takes to build longevity in this industry, serve clients at a high level, and sta...

In this episode of The Mortgage Punk Show , Chris sits down with Wichita powerhouse Erika Choriego , a realtor who walked away from the corporate grind and built a career filled with purpose, freedom, and impact. Erika opens up about: 🔥 Leaving the only home she’d ever known after college 🔥 Chasing the corporate dream… and realizing it wasn’t her path 🔥 Taking a leap of faith into real estate w...

On this episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, Chris Waipa sits down with Caleb Claussen — a former engineer turned entrepreneur, real estate investor, and now the face of Wichita’s own Next Stop Wichita YouTube channel. Caleb shares his journey of reinventing himself and why he’s passionate about helping families find not just a house, but a place to truly call home. 🔥 In this episode you’ll hear: H...

In this episode of the Mortgage Punk Podcast , I sit down with one of my closest real estate partners, Bobbie Lane , Owner and Team Leader of the Bobbie Lane Real Estate Group, brokered by Real Broker, LLC. Bobbie’s story is phenomenal. A Wichita native for over 25 years, she turned her deep knowledge of her hometown into a thriving business that’s now ranked in the top 1% of real estate teams in...

🔥 Meet Joseph Hamer – born and raised in Wichita, this guy has gone from principal to properties and is now making serious waves in the investor world. 🏡 With a background in education and a passion for real estate, he’s already closed deals, built a killer community, and launched Pints & Properties , one of the fastest-growing investor meetups around. ⚡ Transparent. Investor-friendly. Mome...

In this episode, we dive into Leslie Wessel’s journey through the “Harvard Road” of real estate success. With the right mentors, the right connections, and a relentless work ethic, Leslie carved out her path to the top — and she’s just getting started. 🚀 Hear how she turned guidance into mastery and built a thriving career that inspires both new and seasoned agents. 👉 Connect with Leslie:  📸 In...

This week on the Mortgage Punk Show, I sit down with Lacy Critchfield, one half of the powerhouse duo behind Mila Properties and rising stars with Real Broker. Lacy and her husband made the bold leap from high-level corporate careers at Textron Aviation to flipping 75 homes and now owning, renting, and managing over 50 doors. 🏡💥 In this episode, we dive into: How they transitioned from aviation...