Rommel Report

Phil Treadwell is a 17-year mortgage industry veteran and podcast host of The Mortgage Marketing Expert podcast. Kendra and Phil discuss the necessary steps one must take to find purpose and fulfillment in everyday life. Listen in as they discuss everything from the mortgage industry to Phil's personal journey and the failures it took to get to where he is at today. Learn from two industry titans the everyday tools it takes to achieve personal success.

Two-time TEDx Speaker René Rodriguez brings 27 years of experience researching and applying behavioral neuroscience as a dynamic keynote speaker, leadership advisor, world class sales expert, and renowned speaker coach. Kendra and René dive into everything from developing an online presence and maintaining authentic business connections in a world of zoom meetings and digital handshakes. We learn how to framework failure and the importance of failing fast.

On this episode of the Rommel Report, I was fortunate to catch up with my old friend, Sinan Kanatsiz. Sinan has effectively made his mark as an entrepreneur. He followed his entrepreneurial spirit and formalized his first company, KCOMM, a Public Relations and Internet marketing agency.  Additionally, he founded the Internet Marketing Association in 2000, which has a large number of professional members worldwide and its own conference series called “IMPACT”.

On the latest episode of the Rommel Report, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with David Meltzer! David is extremely inspiring and motivating and I was instantly drawn to him by his mission statement: to empower over 1 billion people to be happy.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bill at the fabulous Scholb Brewery to discuss all things success: both in your personal and business lives.  His industry knowledge and people-first philosophy have resulted in several personal and company awards including: Glassdoor Top CEO, HousingWire Vanguard Award, No. 3 ranking for The Top 50 Best Companies to Work For by Mortgage Executive Magazine, No. 9 ranking for Best Workplaces in Financial & Insurance by Fortune Magazine, and Best Medium Workplace by Fortune Magazine.

I had the pleasure of meeting with Darcy Kempton at her design studio, Simply Stunning Spaces. As seen oh HGTV, Darcy has an incredible eye for design and an unmatched talent for transforming spaces. Founded by Principal Designer, Darcy Kempton in 2010, Simply Stunning Spaces was built on a foundation of creativity, design expertise and a genuine desire to help people. Believing everyone deserves to have a home that looks good and feels good, we strive to make this possible for everyone who desires it. 

I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Jennifer LaBanca. This was no ordinary interview! To keep the questions spicy, we challenge ourselves to a sushi roll challenge: as the surprise rolls kept coming, the spicier the tasting got!  Jen is the co-owner and CNO at Boost Hydration. She has over a decade of experience in nursing and formerly worked full time in the Critical Care Unit at St. Joseph Hospital.

I got the wonderful opportunity to meet Tony Taafe of Tony Taafe Photography. Tony is an acclaimed photographer and small business owner; in my conversation with him, I especially wanted to learn about his proud brainchild, Headshot Booker’s powerful “10,000 Headshots” initiative. Headshot Booker is a worldwide headshot photographer agency Co-Founded by Tony. 10,000 Headshots is an annual initiative carried out across all 50 US States to help 10,000 unemployed Americans put their best foot forward as they look to get back to work. 10,000 Headshots 2020 was carried out on July 22nd.

Today I’m meeting up with my pal Shaun Lane of PJ Printers here at the beautiful Yorba Regional Park. Shaun and I go way back and he’s helped me boost my business by giving me some great marketing tips. That was then and this is now and I’m due for an update in this ever-changing market. And just so I can keep him on his toes, we’re going to be doing workout challenges along the way guaranteeing that you will get the real, unfiltered answers on how to elevate your business and network.

On this episode of the Rommel Report, I am excited to introduce you to James Wong of MAXA Design! James has had the privilege to create brands throughout the world: distinctively different brands with the United Nations, Fisker Automotive, the past VP of Product Marketing at Facebook, publicly traded companies, billion dollar sales organizations, influencers, tech start-ups, and 500 other business leaders and creative entrepreneurs in the last 8 years.

On this episode of the Rommel Report, I am excited to introduce you to Eric Engelbert of Orange County Real Estate Inc. Raised in California, Eric started his real estate career at the age of 17 working for a custom home builder. Not afraid to get his hands dirty, he dug footings, poured concrete, worked on framing and electrical wiring. On the job site, he discovered he had an eye for the small details and finishing touches. Eric has expansive knowledge in the real estate market. His clients trust that he will listen to their needs and deliver, whether working with a first-time buyer or listing a multi-million dollar property.

On this episode of the Rommel Report, I am excited to introduce you to Steve Cederquist of Steve Cederquist Designs! As a contractor, designer, actor, and creator, Steve's motto is "bring me a disaster and watch me transform it." From color trends & what's timeless to working with smaller spaces & advice for buying an investment property without breaking the bank, Steve is a wealth of knowledge.

Couldn't be more excited to share the Rommel Report with you all! I'd love to introduce you to Reid Worthington at CrossFit LumberYard. Reid and his CrossFit business is someone who embodies consistency, integrity and respect. This is a place that everyone feels welcome and can't wait for you all to see why too!