Best Greg Sher Podcasts (2025)

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One on One with Greg Sher & Jonathon Haddad 33:53

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When you hear what market share AIME Chairman & CEO Jonathon Haddad thinks mortgage brokers will grow to over the next few years, you'll most likely do a double take. And what is United Wholesale Mortgage President & CEO Mat Ishbia really like? They talk on a monthly basis. That and so much more ground will be covered when I go One On One with one …

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Greg Sher on Mortgage Mastery, AI Disruption & Why Leadership Must Evolve Now 59:53

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In this powerhouse episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, Dino sits down with Greg Sher—mortgage executive, media powerhouse, and host of the One on One podcast—for a candid and forward-thinking conversation on the future of lending, leadership, and technology in the mortgage industry. Greg shares: His unique journey from sportscasting to mortga…

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#51: Readying an AI-augmented workforce with John Munsell, Bizzuka 24:06

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Everyone listening that is already in the workforce, from entry level positions to leaders has had to learn at least a little bit about AI over the last few years. But what are we teaching college students about how AI will impact their work, and more importantly, what should we be teaching them? Today we’re going to talk about helping companies sc…

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#50: REPLAY: Data-driven decision-making in B2B marketing and sales with Kunal Mangal, Verizon Business Group 28:46

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Making intelligent decisions is critical for all businesses, but relying on good information is becoming more critical than relying on what worked yesterday. Today we’re going to talk about data-driven decision making in B2B marketing and sales. I’d like to welcome Kunal Mangal, Associate Director of MarTech Strategy at Verizon Business Group, who …

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Chris Piro on Hustle, Discipline, and Building a Bulletproof Pipeline of Mortgage Clients 53:26

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In this no-holds-barred episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, mortgage entrepreneur Chris Piro shares his remarkable journey—from nearly becoming a chef to leading a multi-state mortgage firm and closing over $150 million a year. Chris reveals how cold-calling shaped his success, why discipline creates true freedom, and how he built a client ba…

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Mortgage Powerhouse Brian Covey on Faith, Focus & Scaling Your Business 1:01:03

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In this powerful episode of The Way, Dino Katsiametis sits down with Brian Covey—former professional soccer player turned mortgage executive and leadership coach—for a deep dive into the mindset, faith, and strategy that fuel high-performance business. Brian shares his journey from the soccer field to becoming a top producer and respected leader in…

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#49: Adapting your B2B marketing playbook at the speed of AI, with Victoria Blackwell, G2 27:04

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Agility today means adapting your marketing playbook at the speed of AI—experimenting fast, learning faster, and never assuming yesterday’s tech advantage still applies. Today we’re going to talk about how B2B marketers should be thinking about AI in the months ahead—and how to know if you’re already behind. To help me discuss this, I’d like to wel…

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One on One with Greg Sher & Brian Hale 32:31

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Sometimes a conversation just can’t wait until Monday. With the news just breaking that Guild Mortgage has been acquired by Bayview Asset Management, LLC, there’s no better person to help us unpack what this means for the mortgage industry. Today at 1PM ET I’m going live with Brian Hale for a special edition of One on One. Brian has seen this busin…

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#48: REPLAY: B2B Brand Stories with Tiffany Grinstead, Nationwide Insurance 30:18

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We aired this episode a little while ago but wanted to share it again because we think there are some great insights for B2B marketers within it. Today we’re going to talk about using personalization to create more engaging and inspiring stories for B2B brands. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Tiffany Grinstead, Vice President – P…

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Mortgage Leadership, Building a Personal Brand & Surviving the Crash with Alec Hanson 1:34:09

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In this unfiltered and inspiring episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, mortgage leader, content creator, and industry veteran Alec Hanson shares his incredible journey—from closing $85M in loans in his first year to becoming a driving force at LoanDepot. Alec opens up about his early insecurities, lessons from the 2008 financial collapse, and h…

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One on One with Greg Sher & James Kleimann 41:26

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Its been called "The mortgage and housing event of the year." Find out why, as HousingWire Managing Editor, James Kleimann joins me Monday on One On One for an extensive download from last week's Gathering.By Greg Sher

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#47: The power of AI in UX research and design with Jason Bowman, The Office of Experience 21:35

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How does a B2B brand maintain speed and agility in the area of UX design, where it has often taken a considerable amount of time, effort, and testing to get to a better result? Today we’re going to talk about using AI strategically in UX research, design, and testing. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Jason Bowman, Executive Direct…

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One on One with Greg Sher, live from The Gathering 25:51

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A housing data dump that's sure to inspire you with HousingWire's Logan Mohtashami and my very special guest....the sensational Nicole Rueth. A little bit of everything in this One On One from The Gathering in Colorado Springs.By Greg Sher

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#46: Better onboarding and operations using AI to augment with Srikrishnan Ganesan, Rocketlane 18:55

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Customer onboarding is often where good intentions often end up with less-than-stellar execution. Delays, confusion, and misalignment derail even the most promising new relationships. Why is onboarding still broken in so many organizations, and how is AI finally changing that? Today I’m joined by Srikrishnan Ganesan, Co-Founder and CEO of Rocketlan…

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One on One with Greg Sher & Steve Majerus 35:44

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How does a top Independent Mortgage Banker CEO see the present, and more importantly, the future? All it takes is a tap of the play button to find out. Thoroughly enjoyed my talk with one of my favorite humans in the game, Steve Majerus from Synergy One Lending, Inc. NMLS #1907235#1907235.By Greg Sher

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#45: REPLAY: Thriving amidst transformation, with Steve Blum, Autodesk 29:45

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We aired this episode a little while ago, but thought it had some amazing insights we thought were worth sharing again. Today we’re going to talk about building a change maker culture and how you can help your teams to thrive among change, instead of being disrupted by it. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Steve Blum, Chief Operati…

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Dominating the Mortgage Game — Tano Kapedani’s 200+ Loans per Year Strategy 56:34

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In this powerhouse episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, we sit down with Tano Kapedani, CEO of EZ Fundings, who personally closes 200+ loans a year—even in tough markets. Tano shares the exact strategies that skyrocketed his production, from mastering product knowledge to turning bank turndowns into goldmines. Discover how he built one of the …

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One on One with Greg Sher & Kevin Peranio 50:17

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Kevin Peranio and I covered a ton of ground in this Memorial Day special One On One. If there's an issue in housing on your mind, chances are--it's in here!By Greg Sher

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#44: Why "slow" experiences are the new "site is down" with Gerardo Dada, Catchpoint 31:22

2M ago31:22

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When your site is technically "up" but takes too long to load, customers don’t care—it might as well be down. Why is “slow” the new “down”, and how is that reshaping the way organizations think about digital experience? Today I’m joined by Gerardo Dada, Chief Marketing Officer at Catchpoint, a leader in digital experience monitoring. Gerardo recent…

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From Pastor to $100M Mortgage Pro: Sosi Avila’s Blueprint for Referral-Based Success 1:30:42

2M ago1:30:42

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In this action-packed episode of The Way, Dino Katsiametis sits down with Sosi Avila—former pastor turned top-producing mortgage advisor—to uncover how he went from missionary work in 27 countries to building a $100M mortgage business. Sosi shares his step-by-step playbook for mastering referrals, building strong realtor relationships, scripting pe…

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One on One with Greg Sher & Bill Lowman 35:42

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Great conversation with Bill Lowman, Chairman of American Pacific Mortgage --if you care about mortgage lending and housing, this conversation will be meaningful.By Greg Sher

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One on One with Greg Sher & Mark McArdle 42:57

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It has been 4 months since Mark McArdle left the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in his capacity as Assistant Director, Mortgage Markets. After 15 years of public service at the CFPB and previously with the Treasury Department, McArdle has stepped into the private sector with Newrez LLC. What was the experience like at the CFPB…and does he agr…

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#43: Localizing video using AI with Guy Piekarz from Panjaya 22:08

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Most brands invest heavily in content creation, but how much of that content actually reaches global audiences in a way that feels authentic? With 94% of B2B buyers saying they are more likely to engage with leadership and conference videos in their local language, companies are missing a massive opportunity. How can AI-powered video localization r…

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Build a Referral Machine with John Farrell 55:20

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Dino Katsiametis CEO of Ethos Lending sits down with John Farrell of US Bank—an “obnoxiously good” loan officer with decades of experience and a reputation for keeping it real. From humble beginnings and industry burnout to becoming a top producer in a highly competitive market, John shares how he built a thriving, referral-based business by focusi…

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One on One with Greg Sher, Coby Hakalir, and Desiree Patno 50:45

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Everyone in mortgage is talking about funnel control. So I brought in someone with real expertise at the intersection of real estate, housing, and advocacy — Desiree Patno. And for the first time ever, I’ve got a co-host riding shotgun: Coby Hakalir, Mortgage's brilliant silver fox. We break down: Why mortgage companies are aggressively buying into…

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One on One Generations with Greg Sher, Barry, Nicole, and Daniel Habib 38:16

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We laughed--cried and everything in between, as we celebrated the legacy of the Habib family today on a special "Generations" episode that will be sure to move you. Many thanks to Barry Habib, Nicole Habib, and Daniel Habib for this window into mortgage royalty......and wouldn't you know it, there's another Habib in the pipeline.....and she's just …

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From $0 to $1B: How Amir Syed Built a Mortgage Empire with Purpose, Process & People 1:28:17

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Are you a mortgage broker looking to grow your production, scale your mindset, and build lasting client relationships? In this high-energy episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, we sit down with Amir Syed — top-producing loan officer, founder of Go Coaching, and billion-dollar mortgage expert — to unpack the exact mindset shifts, scripts, system…

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One on One Show w/Greg Sher & Varun Krishna 34:20

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He’s the man of the hour in mortgage lending….and Monday, he’ll go One on One with me. Looking forward to sitting down with Rocket CEO, Varun Krishna and invite you to join me for the conversation at 1PM EST.By Greg Sher

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One on One Mortgage Show with Greg Sher & Ryan McKeveney 42:23

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Rates, trends, tariffs, and the affordability gap, possible recession looming---or should we be more concerned with stagflation? Get the up to the minute latest tomorrow at 1PM live as I go One on One with Ryan McKeveny, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research at Zelman & Associates - A Walker & Dunlop Company.…

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From Burned Out to Boss: How JJ Mazzo Found Freedom in the Mortgage Biz 53:30

3M ago53:30

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What happens when you stop settling and start betting on yourself? JJ left a "good" job to chase something better—and built a thriving mortgage business in the process. Tune in to hear how he faced the fear, broke the rules, and made his own lane. No fluff, just real talk for anyone ready to level up. Learn from Dino and join the team at https://et…

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One on One Mortgage Show with Greg Sher & Stan Middleman 34:25

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What a timely conversation with Freedom Mortgage Founder, President & CEO. Hear what he thinks about Rocket Companies moves and if we might see a move of his own on the horizon--interest rates, the state of housing,...and so much more!!By Greg Sher

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#42: Maintaining authenticity as you scale with Fred Meyers, Queensboro 22:41

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How do you take a business from a basement office in Queens to a $25 million company—without losing the personal touch that made it special in the first place? Joining us today is Fred Meyers, President and Founder of Queensboro, a company that has revolutionized the custom logo apparel industry. Fred spotted a market gap while doing laundry in his…

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Game-Changing Mortgage Strategies with Sean Herrero 1:13:51

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What does it take to dominate the mortgage industry while maintaining a fulfilling life? In this episode of The Way Podcast, host Dino Katsiametis sits down with top mortgage advisor Sean Herrero to uncover the mindset, marketing tactics, and relationship-building strategies that set him apart. From leveraging video for client trust to crafting off…

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Did She Stay or Go?: Judy Ortega returns to the podcast to update us on her incredible journey 49:17

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Judy Ortega, a returning guest, has previously appeared on the podcast to discuss whether she should leave her company or stay. In this episode, she shares her experience of quitting her job to join Microsoft as a Team Director for Global Events. She now serves as the Director of Planning for C-Suite events at Microsoft.…

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One on One with Greg Sher, Brooke Lapides, Coby Hakalir & Kristin Broadley 31:44

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Passion and a keen love for the mortgage industry fuel these three mortgage executives---join me for a special One on One state of the industry roundtable live tomorrow at 2pm with Brooke Lapides, Coby Hakalir, and Kristin Broadley.By Greg Sher

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#41: Connecting deeply with B2B audiences with Jason Ing, Gusto 29:57

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Payroll isn’t exactly what you’d call exciting—so how do you take a - let’s face it - rather boring topic like that and make it relatable, engaging, and even funny enough to capture an audience’s attention? Joining us today is Jason Ing, Chief Marketing Officer at Gusto, a leading platform that provides small and medium-sized businesses with payrol…

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The Psychology of Success: Rene Rodriguez on Influence, Mindset & Mastering the Mortgage Market 1:03:41

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How do top performers rise above challenges while others struggle? In this powerful episode of The Way Podcast, host Dino Katsiametis welcomes keynote speaker, author, and sales expert Rene Rodriguez to unpack the secrets of influence, resilience, and success. From mastering rejection to creating systems that drive efficiency, Rene shares game-chan…

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One on One with Greg Sher & Brian Hale 23:04

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And you thought the Redfin acquisition was big! Move over Redfin, Mr. Cooper is here now. Up to the second reaction from industry Executive Brian Hale. We covered all the things you want to know.By Greg Sher

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#40: Harnessing the Power of PR to Scale B2B with Karla Jo Helms, JOTO PR Disruptors™ 27:29

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Is your brand’s story building trust—or are you leaving credibility to chance? Our guest today is Karla Jo Helms, Founder and CEO of JOTO PR Disruptors™. Karla is an expert in transforming B2B brands through innovative public relations strategies. With a career dedicated to building trust, managing crises, and leveraging data-driven storytelling, s…

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From Loan Officer to Industry Disruptor: Stew Sweet’s Path to Mortgage Innovation 54:43

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What does it take to go from a young loan officer assistant to running a thriving mortgage consulting business? In this episode of The Way Podcast, we sit down with Stew Sweet, founder of Night Owl Consulting, to explore his journey from grinding 18-hour days in the mortgage world to building a game-changing outsourcing firm. Learn how he scaled hi…

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One on One with Greg Sher & Brendan McKay 39:30

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Can lenders and brokers get along? You'll have to hit play to find out how my conversation went with Broker Action Coalition Co-Founder Brendan McKay went. There will very few softballs thrown in this one.......By Greg Sher

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The Defining Difference: Cindy Ertman on Building a Thriving Mortgage Career 1:09:39

4M ago1:09:39

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In this powerful episode of The Way Podcast, host Dino Katsiametis sits down with mortgage industry veteran and transformational coach Cindy Ertman. With over 37 years of experience, Cindy shares the lessons that propelled her to the top of the mortgage world—building a billion-dollar branch, mastering work-life balance, and coaching originators to…

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One on One Mortgage Show with Greg Sher & Bill Dallas 46:10

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Bill Dallas, J.D. CMB has easily been one of the most successful and influential mortgage leaders over the past 30 years—and Monday, he’ll go one on one with me as he shares his powerful viewpoints on the past, present and most importantly, the future in mortgage.By Greg Sher

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#39: Payment innovation for SMBs with Brian Goudie, Aurora Payments 28:20

4M ago28:20

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As small and medium-sized businesses navigate economic uncertainty, here’s a question to consider: Are your payment systems an asset that drives growth, or are they just another expense? Today, we’re joined by Brian Goudie, CEO of Aurora Payments. With nearly 30 years in the payments industry, Brian has guided Aurora to serve over 27,000 merchants,…

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Resilience, Reinvention & Real Estate: Lessons from Hope Bourman 56:19

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In this episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, we welcome Hope Bouman, CEO and Founder of Signature Strategies Coaching. Hope shares her incredible journey from commercial real estate to top mortgage producer and sought-after business coach. She dives into the power of mental fitness, the art of relationship-building, and the mindset shifts need…

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One on One Mortgage Show with Greg Sher, Taylor Stork, and James Kleimann 48:03

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BREAKING NEWS: Rocket Companies to acquire Redfin. What could this mean for mortgage and real estate industries? Join me at 1PM EST today LIVE as Taylor Stork, President of CHLA and James Kleimann, Managing Editor of HousingWire huddle up with me to discuss this massive -- cage rattling development.By Greg Sher

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Winning Strategies for Mortgage Brokers in Any Market with Guest Mike Benton 39:06

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On this episode of The Way Podcast, Dino Katsiametis talks with Mike Benton, Division President of Responsive Mortgage, who shares his journey of resilience and success in the mortgage industry. From starting fresh in unfamiliar markets to navigating economic downturns, Mike reveals how consistency, relationship-building, and unwavering determinati…

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One on One Mortgage Show with Greg Sher & Justin Wiseman 34:15

4M ago34:15

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Great conversation with Justin Wiseman VP and Managing Regulatory Partner at the Mortgage Bankers Association. We covered a lot of ground. LO Comp. RESPA reform. MSA's. Stepped up state enforcement....and so much more.By Greg Sher

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One on One Mortgage Show with Greg Sher & Orphe Divounguy 31:49

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Zillow Economist Orphe Divounguy is the modern-day version of E.F. Hutton when it comes to the health of the housing market and trends...”when Orphe talks, people listen” (dating myself –great slogan from the 70’s!). You want the absolute up to the minute diagnosis on housing, rates and the trajectory of inflation? Then join us live this coming Mon…

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Greg Ward is here to talk with Julie and Joel about Diversity, Equality and Inclusion the workplace. 47:42

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We are thrilled to welcome Greg Ward to the Career Lab Podcast. He specializes in fostering respect in the workplace and promoting Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion. Greg will share insights from his recent TED Talk in San Diego and discuss the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in today’s work environment.…