Behind the Breakthrough
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Every master was once a disaster... but how did they do it? Behind the Breakthrough tells the stories of todays leaders, before they were leaders. The raw and real stories of how the top real estate and mortgage leaders and entrepreneurs fought through hardships and roadblocks to reach very high levels of success. Each week, host Megan Anderson interviews the top leaders from inside the industry and out, telling their stories of HOW they broke through to success. From Barry Habib, legendary real estate agent Leigh Brown, Coach Bill Hart, Phil Treadwell, Cindy Ertman, and more. You’ll hear about their frustrations, struggles, their constant hustle, and perseverance that led to their big breakthrough. Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast, the first and only podcast network for the real estate and mortgage industry.
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Audrey Boissonou
January 26, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBAudrey Boissonou is the Sales Leader of Guarantee Mortgage Walnut Creek *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Click Here to visit the new Industry Syndicate website -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn -- Follow the Industry Syndicate on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn ⓒ 2020 Industry Syndicate podcast network
How to Be Prepared for 2021 w/ Dale Vermillion & Barry Habib
January 12, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBThis special episode features Megan Anderson interviewing two mortgage industry legends, Barry Habib and Dale Vermillion. *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Click Here to visit the new Industry Syndicate website -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn -- Follow the Industry Syndicate on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedI...
How I Got My Start in the Mortgage Industry feat. My Mom
December 22, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBThis special episode of Behind the Breakthrough is with the woman responsible for leading me into the mortgage industry... my Mom, Ann Anderson! *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Click Here to visit the new Industry Syndicate website -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn -- Follow the Industry Syndicate on social media: Instagram Fa...
How Food & Nutrition Affects Success w/ Marie Hudson
December 15, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis weeks episode is with my best friend Marie Stanford. She is the CEO and founder of Bulimia Slayer, coaching hundreds of women to become free from bulimia. This episode is for anyone that has ever struggled with their weight or body image or have children that are. Some big take always from this episode are: How to be there for your child and support them into healthier eating behaviors and relationship with themselves and their body How to drop the shame and make a change There is...
The Story Behind MY Breakthrough
December 08, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThis week, we're switching it up a little bit. We've been telling the stories behind the breakthroughs of so many great, powerful business leaders over these last 45 episodes that today, the tables have turned on our host, Megan Anderson. Recently, Megan was a guest on Ryan Hills' RESource TV show, and had the chance to share her story behind HER breakthrough. So today, you're hearing Megan's story that brought her to where she is today. *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate ...
Amplify Your Influence Virtually w/ Rene Rodriguez
December 01, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThis weeks episode is with returning guest Rene Rodriguez. Like many of us, Covid completely shifted the way Rene does business. Before Covid, in person and speaking events were his bloodline, but he has since had to adapt. Through adapting, Amplifii virtual was born. In today’s new world we must be able to manage a team, and continue to build connection and trust -- all virtually. *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real...
From "Not Good Enough" to Industry Leader w/ Ryan Hills
November 24, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBRyan Hills is the host of REsource TV and Washington Market Leader at Movement Mortgage Have you ever been told you’re not good enough? Like many of us, Ryan Hills was told he wasn’t good enough growing up — particularly during his 20’s when he made the decision to give his life fully to the church. After making such a big commitment, his pastor decided to pick someone else for the job, leaving Ryan feeling “not good enough”. Like Ryan, we carry these false beliefs with us. Sometimes thes...
Virtual Reality: Social Distance While Staying Connected w/ Isaiah Hendricks
November 17, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIsaiah Hendricks, a high school rebel who caught the real estate bug at 16, shares his journey of how he became the COO of Virtual VR Tours, a real estate multimedia company that specializes in virtual reality tours, and how the virtual reality boom can help real estate agents during Covid. *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: ...
Covid 19: Separating Fact and Fiction w/ Dr. Michael Roizen
November 10, 2020 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBMegan Anderson and Barry Habib discuss the latest on COVID-19 directly with Cleveland Clinic Doctor Michael Roizen. *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit.ly/SyndicateGoogle -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn -- Follow the Industry...
Does Coaching Really Work? w/ Scott Groves
November 03, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBScott Groves is a Loan Officer at Movement Mortgage in Los Angeles, CA Over the last twenty years, Scott Groves has been a top producing sales professional and leader for Washington Mutual, New American Funding, and Movement Mortgage. *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit....
35 Years of Mortgage Industry Success w/ Ron Vaimberg
October 27, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBRon Vaimberg is a 35 year mortgage industry veteran originator, trainer and coach. *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit.ly/SyndicateGoogle -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn -- Follow the Industry Syndicate on social media: Insta...
Why a Pro Soccer Player Became a Loan Originator w/ Ivan Simental
October 20, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIvan Simental is a former professional soccer player and now a Loan Officer at LoanDepot *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit.ly/SyndicateGoogle -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn -- Follow the Industry Syndicate on social media: ...
Money in the Streets w/ Barry Habib
October 13, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBThis weeks episode is a special inside look into Barry Habib’s new book “Money in The Streets” We talk about: Where the title for the book came from. How Barry’s upbringing influenced who he is today. Why it’s important to find out why How to think big and seize opportunities Barry’s book launches October 27th you can pre-order it HERE Try MBS Highway HERE Learn More about CMA HERE use code MBSMEGAN at checkout to save $$ *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original ...
How to Grow Your Mortgage Business FAST w/ Eric Leigh
October 06, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBEric Leigh is a Branch Manager at Guaranteed Rate mortgage company *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit.ly/SyndicateGoogle -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn -- Follow the Industry Syndicate on social media: Instagram Facebook Tw...
My Experience Buying My First House
September 29, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MB*Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit.ly/SyndicateGoogle -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn -- Follow the Industry Syndicate on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn ⓒ 2020 Industry Syndicate podcast network
Giving Yourself Choices w/ Sean Zalmanoff
September 22, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBSean Zalmanoff is a Regional Manager at USA Mortgage and Co-Founder of Next Level Loan Officers. *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit.ly/SyndicateGoogle -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn -- Follow the Industry Syndicate on social...
Reaching the Next Level as a Loan Officer w/ Kellen Vaughan
September 15, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBKellen Vaughan is a Branch Manager at Trademark Mortgage. *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit.ly/SyndicateGoogle -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn -- Follow the Industry Syndicate on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter Lin...
Overcoming Death and Diabetes w/ Zac Cusac
September 09, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBZac Cusac is the President of Art of Homeownership. Growing up Zac’s father was an entrepreneur lighting Zac’s fire to follow in his fathers entrepreneurial footsteps. At the young age of 12 Zac’s father suddenly passed away as Zac was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Like many of us, when something goes wrong we find ourselves asking, “Why Me?” And like many things in life, lessons take time. Through the years Zac learned that his fathers death and having diabetes was a gift that taught hi...
What Happens When You Refuse to Give Up w/ Mark Gordon
September 01, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBMark Gordon is the National Sales Director at Princeton Mortgage *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit.ly/SyndicateGoogle -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn -- Follow the Industry Syndicate on social media: Instagram Facebook Twi...
The Most Interesting Woman in Real Estate w/ Toni Lee
August 25, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBToni Lee is a Real Estate Agent in Palm Beach, FL with Corcoran Group *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit.ly/SyndicateGoogle -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn -- Follow the Industry Syndicate on social media: Instagram Faceboo...
Business Lessons Learned Over 3 Decades w/ Justin Demola
August 18, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBJustin Demola is Vice President of Sales for the Lenders One Mortgage Cooperative *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit.ly/SyndicateGoogle -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn -- Follow the Industry Syndicate on social media: Inst...
Living Through a Plane Crash... TWICE!? w/ Austin Hatch
August 11, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBAustin Hatch is a Keynote Speaker, Two-Time Plane Crash Survivor, Former College Athlete at University of Michigan & an Inspirational Speaker *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit.ly/SyndicateGoogle -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn ...
Persevering Through Loss w/ Dan Trinidad
August 04, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBDan Trinidad is CEO & President at Partners Mortgage *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit.ly/SyndicateGoogle -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn -- Follow the Industry Syndicate on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn...
Tipping Points w/ Michael Kadair
July 28, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBMichael Kadair is a Branch Sales Manager at Fairway Independent Mortgage in Ohio *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit.ly/SyndicateGoogle -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn -- Follow the Industry Syndicate on social media: Instagr...
Perseverance Leads to Winning w/ Arjun Dhingra
July 21, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBArjun Dhingra has been a top mortgage banker for 18 years. On this week's episode of Behind the Breakthrough, Arjun shares the battles and struggles that he had to persevere in order to be successful as a mortgage banker. He started his career in 2001, during his final year of college where he was majoring in marketing and economics. Having worked in several businesses through his years of education served him well in developing market sense as well as client negotiation skills. Arjun i...
Fighting Drugs & Alcohol to Top Producing Millennial Loan Officer w/ Eric Braun
July 14, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBEric Braun, a mortgage loan officer w/ Contour Mortgage in Long Island, NY battled drug and alcohol addiction at a very young age. While working as a volunteer EMT at the age of 20, Eric stumbled into the mortgage industry. This is his story of breaking through to success in the mortgage industry, in spite of his early struggles. *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download...
From Fixing Computers to CEO w/ Matthew VanFossen
July 07, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBMatthew VanFossen is the CEO of Absolute Home Mortgage Corporation. He joined Absolute in 2011 bringing years of leadership, technology expertise, and executive management experience to the company. Over a decade in residential mortgage lending and overseeing over 5 billion in retail originations, Matthew knows what truly drives a successful mortgage operation. A passion for technology and strong interests in compliance and system automation give Matthew an inherent leg up on the comp...
How Too Many Ideas Can Kill Success w/ Matt Johnson
June 30, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBFocus is key. Hear how Matt Johnson learned the hard way that having 5 great ideas leads to zero success. Matt Johnson is the co-host of the Real Estate Uncensored Podcast *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit.ly/SyndicateGoogle -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social med...
How an Indian Immigrant Became the #4 Loan Originator in the U.S. w/ Shashank Shekhar
June 23, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBWelcome to another episode of Behind the Breakthrough! This weeks guest is the CEO of Arcus Lending, Shashank Shekhar. Shashank grew up in a small village in India with no running water or electricity but a dream to one day own his own company. At the age of eight his mother sent him off to live with his aunt in a larger city to get better education. After college Shashank got a job in the financial sector that required him to move to California. In the heat of 2008 the company filed for ba...
From Personal Chef to Loan Originator w/ Bryan McKee
June 16, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBThis week’s guest is a major foodie and loan originator with Movement Mortgage, Bryan McKee. Bryan went from being a personal chef into originating loans. This is a story about having faith in yourself and your abilities to achieve. Through Bryans story you’ll realize how important it is to follow our gut on where the universe is directing us and having faith that we’re making the right life decisions. Bryan took a risk many are unwilling to, he left a salary-based job with benefits whil...
Using Struggle to Fuel Wild Success w/ Jen Du Plessis
June 09, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBAt a young age Jen was told over and over again that she would amount to nothing. Told she would end up just like her verbally abusive mother and alcoholic father, unworthy of amounting to more. This lit a fire in Jen and her hardships became one of her greatest gifts on this road called success. She set out to prove them wrong. Jen used her struggles to fuel wild success: Top 1% of loan officers nationwide 1 Billion dollar loan originator Best selling Author Highly sought out speaker a...
How One Football Player Became "The Mortgage Quarterback" w/ Jeff Van Note
June 02, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThe story of how Jeff Van Note, the Mortgage Quarterback went from getting cut by his football team, to eventually becoming known as The Mortgage Quarterback, and a leader in the mortgage industry. *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit.ly/SyndicateGoogle -- Connect w/ Meg...
How Health & Wellness Play a Role in Success w/ Kevin Ducey
May 26, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBWelcome to another episode of Behind the Breakthrough. Todays guest is with the President of Whiteboard CRM Kevin Ducey. Kevin grew up being the skinny tall kid in high school where we then enrolled in the army learning about discipline, lessons that would follow him for the remainder or his life. Since leaving the army he worked in the staffing industry and then joined the Whiteboard team. He was completely new to the mortgage and technology space. Which resulted in imposter’s syndr...
Door to Door Salesman to Keynote Speaker w/ Rene Rodriguez
May 19, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB*Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit.ly/SyndicateGoogle -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn -- Follow the Industry Syndicate on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn ⓒ 2020 Industry Syndicate podcast network
Turning Authenticity into Paychecks w/ Geoff Zimpfer
May 12, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBAt the age of 25 Geoff packed up his car and drove from Maine to San Diego to work with Tony Robbins. He knew no one in San Diego but wanted to immerse himself in the self-development realm. Working with Tony he learned how to do sales, speak from a place of purpose and take risks on following one’s dreams with no safety net to catch him. After traveling to a new city every two months he grew tired of life on the road hosting events for many mortgage firms he took a job originating loans. I...
Risking It All w/ Dale Vermillion
May 05, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBThis weeks guest is Dale Vermillion. He has 36 years experience in the mortgage space and has spent the last 25 years being a leading trainer, speaker, and consultant. When Dale was 14 years old he watched his brother take his last breath in a scuba diving accident. This left his parents heartbroken and Dale always trying to make them proud. Little did he know at the time at this painful story was going to become one of his greatest gifts. Not only did this event force him to grow up fast, ...
Don't Let Pain Become Your Prison w/ David Lykken
April 28, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBDavid Lykken is a 43 yr industry veteran who owned and operated three mortgage banking companies, software company, and several consulting companies. His passion has always been helping others and companies to overcome challenges. Speaking of challenges, he grew up with dyslexia. He didn't get diagnosed until college years and grew up with the story... "What is wrong with me" "I'm not as smart as all of them" "I could never do that" When he was able to re-frame his story from a disorder...
Systems, Team Building and Being valuable w/ Eric Mitchell
April 21, 2020 17:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBFrom a young age Eric had curiosity. He used this gift through life to help bring him success. He never stopped asking why, how and what now. This lead him to a passion of learning, systems, technology and providing value. He saw that there is power in using our database and technology when it comes to reaching a new level of success... Join us this week as Megan interviews the EVP of Gold Star Mortgage Eric Mitchell. Are you just reacting every day? Or do you have a system to help you att...
How to Ignore the Crap You Can't Control w/ Shane Kidwell
April 14, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWe shouldn't worry too much about what we can't control, because there's plenty that we can control that should be getting our energy and attention. Those of us who can instead focus on what we can control can continue attaining higher and higher levels of success. When we are preoccupied with stuff we can't control, we're spending precious time and energy that could have been spent on what we CAN control. This week, Megan Anderson talks to Shane Kidwell, one of the Founders of Next Level...
Ivy Zelman and David Stevens
April 07, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBListen in on a great, enlightening panel discussion with Ivy Zelman and David Stevens on this week's episode of Behind the Breakthrough *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast -- Want more of the best podcasts for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers? Download the new Industry Syndicate mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/SyndicateApple Android: http://bit.ly/SyndicateGoogle -- Connect w/ Megan Anderson on social media: Instagram Facebook ...
Did the Fed's COVID-19 Reaction Just Jeopardize the Mortgage Industry? w/ Danielle Dimartino & Peter Boockvar
March 31, 2020 15:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBThe Federal Reserve, and their actions in the face of COVID-19 may have just inadvertently screwed the entire mortgage industry. Today, host Megan Anderson dives into the secondary market and mortgage repurchasing with future Fed chair Danielle Dimartino, financial expert and frequent CNBC star Peter Boockvar, and Mortgage Industry leader Barry Habib. If you’re a loan officer wondering why there is no appetite for government or non-QM loans you’re not going to want to miss this. Mortgage c...
Panel: COVID-19's Impact on Housing & the Economy w/ Dr. Michael Roizen, MD
March 24, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBThis week we're doing something a little different. Megan oversaw a panel discussion with our industry's best and brightest economic minds, and the Director of THE Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Mike Roizen earlier this week. We thought it's much more important for you all to hear it this week, and we'll get back to our normal interviews again next week. With our world changing at such an incredibly fast rate, it's imperative that we approach each day with the proper perspective. For this, we wante...
From Walmart Assistant Manager to Mortgage Company Exec w/ Chad Reidlinger
March 17, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThis week, mortgage industry leader Chad Reidlinger gets deep and insightful with host Megan Anderson about his journey from an assistant manager at Walmart, to an executive at Hamilton Group Funding. Chad & Megan also talk about how your greatest gift could actually be creating problems in your life. We all struggle with this, but self-awareness and realization is the first step to minimizing or eliminating it's negative effects. *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Origina...
Why Happiness is a Choice w/ Cindy Ertman
March 10, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBCindy Ertman is a 32 year veteran in the mortgage industry. She's known today as one of the most successful, most inspiring mortgage industry leaders, and she's earned every bit of it. This week, Cindy gets very vulnerable about her journey from obscurity to top producer, and the battles she had to fight, both externally and internally. Cindy explains how being happy is nothing more than a choice, so why not choose happiness? Cindy says that in order to know where we want to go, we must re...
From 13 Yrs Old in a Restaurant to Mortgage Broker Leader w/ Anthony Casa
March 03, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBAnthony Casa developed his work ethic at a young age. When he was 13 years old, his father had a stroke, and young Anthony was forced to pitch in and help the family restaurant. Anthony's story is not without controversy or criticism. Hear the story of how that experience helped shape Anthony Casa into the leader he is today. Anthony is the Chairman of AIME, the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts, widely considered to be the most influential leader of the mortgage broker community...
The $19,000 Mistake That Many Real Estate Agents Make w/ Leigh Brown
February 25, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBLeigh Brown is one of the real estate industry's most recognized leaders and personalities. She's spoken on stages on 5 continents, champions the value of a Realtor in her community, and even ran for Congress in the State of North Carolina. But before Leigh Brown became the woman and leader that we see today, she had to start at the bottom, just like the rest of us. This week, you'll hear her story of how having the right advice and mentor from Day 1 can lead to a massive first year as a r...
From Drug Addiction to Top Producer w/ Christy Solar
February 18, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBChristy Solar's story is compelling and empowering. A story of a woman who fought through some of the toughest personal battles to become one of the mortgage industry's top loan officers. Not even drug addiction could stand in the way of her eventual success. After getting her mortgage license in 2011, Christy made Scotsman Guide's list of top originators in USDA loans in her first full year. This is the story behind Christy Solar's breakthrough. *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syn...
From Originator to Mortgage Marketing Expert w/ Phil Treadwell
February 11, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBBefore the mortgage industry knew Industry Syndicate co-founder Phil Treadwell as the "Mortgage Marketing Expert," he was originating loans. He was in the trenches, face to face with consumers, working his tail off to consistently close more loans. Phil grew a successful business as an originator, and again as a regional manager of a large mortgage company, but he also had his fair share of struggles and headwinds. Host Megan Anderson dives deep into Phil Treadwell's story of specifically ...
How Barry Habib Became the Mortgage Industry's Biggest Rockstar
February 11, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBWhen you think of the most respected, most well known personality in the mortgage industry, Barry Habib is at the top of the list. Mortgage Loan Officers all over the country know Barry Habib as the Founder and CEO of MBS Highway, and the guy the trust most to keep them in the know about economic trends, interest rates, and how they both affect the average homebuyer or borrower. But like anyone else, Barry Habib had to start somewhere. That somewhere, was the bottom. In the very first ep...
Introducing, Behind the Breakthrough with Megan Anderson
February 09, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIntroducing the very first episode of Behind the Breakthrough, hosted by Megan Anderson. Each week, Megan interviews the top leaders from inside the industry and out, telling their stories of HOW they broke through to success. You’ll hear what their career was like BEFORE anyone knew their names. We'll hear about their frustrations, struggles, their constant hustle, and perseverance that led to their big breakthrough. *Behind the Breakthrough is an Industry Syndicate Original podcast, the...