The Big B mortgage podcast

Brian is the VP of the BUILD division of Thrive Mortgage and a 20 year veteran in the mortgage industry. In this episode we sip a little  whisky and talk some shop...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! In this episode I sit down with my friend and arch nemesis of recruiting Kristin Clardy and I gotta say this is on record to be one of the funnest episodes I have done. Kristin and I have been friends and competitors for years and I finally got her to agree to be on the show and share her story and just have some fun. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode I reconnect with my friend Amy waring of Caldwell Banker and catch up on her "studying abroad" and why she chose to come back to her Caldwell Banker work family.

In this episode I sit down with the awesome fellas from Warrior Companion to discuss everything they have going on to help raise money to serve our veterans suffering from PTSD. This is an amazing group of vets helping vets and I encourage you to lean more at www.warriorcompanion.com...Enjoy!

YO,YO, YO. Happy Friday everyone!!  For this episode of the podcast I sit down with Kelly Stone and talk credit repair, Ju Jitsu, and Youtube and all the benefits therein...

Today I sat down with my friend Jack Bodolosky and he left me speechless with everything they are doing to help veterans! It has been a real treat to watch this organization go from a "great idea" to now seeing the impact they are bringing for our heros!!

In this episode I sit down with the awesome Karlyn Ellis who is a 20 year veteran in the real estate business. Karlyn shares her story about starting at 0 and building a great business that ultimately led to the opportunity with her current company Realty One Group.

In this episode I sit down with Joani and Amy and talk about how they got to where they are and how much fun you can have with marketing while overcoming the FEAR of putting yourself out there..

In this episode I sit down with my friend Damian Squires from Security National Mortgage. Damian has been sales for the last 20 years and operating at the executive level for more than 10 years, soooo why go back to originating loans?? Well he shares that in todays episode as well as many other words of wisdom from the standpoint of a man who has been around the block and back in our industry...

In this episode I sit down with my good friend and branch manager for McAllen Matthew Vazaldua! Matt has been a tremendous addition to the Movement family and I am grateful he has taken the time to sit down and share his story...

Brittney is the Divisional Marketing Manager for half of the country here at Movement and while in for a training she agreed to sit down for her 1st ever Podcast and drop some knowledge...

On this episode I sit back down with my good friends Jack Bodolosky and John Burnam to hear about all the great things going on with this amazing up and coming foundation. To learn more or to make a donation please check out https://warriorcompanion.com.  

We kick off 2019 with my friend Sam Whitworth and dive into status of the industry and what drives him and why he does what he does.

In this episode I sit down with 1st year Loan Officer Ken Ziegler and my good friend Michael Task and talk about why a successful Tech leader would pivot and start a brand new career as well as the challenges and obstacles that come with being a 1st year LO.

In this episode I sit down with my buddy Jesse Moore and new Market Leader Miguel Davila and talk about how Miguel made it to Movement and also I learn some stuff on craft beer!

In this episode I sit down with my friends Jack Bodolosky and John Burnham and talk about how a Realtor and a Lender can team up to bring value to our countries veterans and their service animals..

In this episode I sit down with Amanda Patterson with Movement and learn more about how she has had to create something from nothing in not 1, not 2 but 3 different markets and how at the end of the day you still have to be supermom... Enjoy and check it out tomorrow at 6:00 am!

Shelly Roark has been in lending since 2008 and is a classic case of the saying "You can do anything you set your mind to". From staring in Mobile Home lending to taking the Austin market by storm and being one of the first LO's to embrace Social Selling and even in her recent venture of a "fix and flip" project there is nothing that stands in her way...  Enjoy! 

For this episode I sit down with 2 of my fellow Market Leaders and talk about the monster that is social media and how it should play into you business activity. There are many "experts" out there but unless you take the first step in building your following then none of it matters...

When Navy veteran David Jones lost a best friend and fellow veteran to depression brought on PTSD he and his wife Tracy Jones (Branch Manager for Movement Mortgage in Corpus Christi) decided is was time to act so they created Rockport Warriors United. RWU exist to provide and safe and fun weekend environment for any active duty or honorably discharged veteran.. This is an amazing foundation so don't miss their story.

In this episode I sit down with Rolando Gonzalez from Keller Williams in Laredo Tx and we learn how he went from selling the shirt off his back in Jr. High to walking away form a career in telecom to now becoming one of the top rated Real Estate agents in the Laredo area..

In this episode I sit down with my friend and now business partner Michael Nasserfar and he shares his story of why he chose Movement as well as how he entered the industry and lastly some great advice for folks in the industry. 

For this Fridays episode episode I sit down with Robert Cordova the Regional Manager with WillowBend Mortgage and we talk some shop about the industry as well as how he started off in the landscaping industry and has gone on to become the top producing loan officer and regional manager in Hidalgo County.. 

Do you know Monica Jenkins? if you are a LO or Realtor in Austin TX chances are you do.. Monica shares her story on how a chance visit to a career day booth in college led to making her one of the best LO's in the Austin market as well as all the challenges along the way..

In this episode I sit down with the amazing Chris Allen and we begin a multi part series discussing the importance of TOMO in the work place based on the teachings of Neel Doshi and Lindsay McGregor from Vega Factor.. This will be an ongoing series with Chris so strap in and get your TOMO on!!

How do you go from a stock boy at Walmart to being a Top Producer? Ricardo Torres takes us on his journey which includes having several jobs while in High School all the way to the "AH HA" he discovered the Mortgage Industry.

With so many people asking this question I decided to sit down with Top Producing agent "Tony the Realtor" to discuss what tech means to both RE and Mortgage..

In this episode I sit down with superstar LO Corina Backer and learn how she created her own destiny from staring as a bank teller to becoming one of the most respected Mortgage professionals in the RGV.

All title companies are the same ..right? Uh NO! In this episode I sit down with one of the coolest cigar loving attorneys in the RGV and discuss why he left trial law to create a title company..

If you are in the Mortgage business in central and South Texas chances are you do. Juliana sat in the chair for this episode to share how she started her business and how she became one of the most sought after trainers in the industry when it comes to getting you LO License. ENJOY!!

Please enjoy this off cycle episode with Jack Bodolosky and John Burnam as they discuss this amazing new foundation to assist Veterans and their service animals..

Ronnie Cavazos is no stranger to hard work, from a young boy picking up nails for his fathers construction company to now being an owner of one of South Texas premier home builders. In this episode Ronnie and Kristal share their journey and discuss the challenges along the way. We also learn what makes the company different and what is most important when building a brand and company.

In this episode I sit down with one of my earliest mentors Joe Medina and learn how Joe went from only have two shirts and two pairs of pants when he was in school to being one of the most successful business people I know as well as all of his failures/lessons along the way.. This is a true "rags to riches" story you do not want to miss!!

In this episode I sit down with Chris Blevins Regional Director for Texas and Oklahoma and learn how he went from Loan Officer to running the premier markets of Texas and Oklahoma. We also discuss his views on servant leadership as well as his vision for the future..

Seriously, WHAT THE H#LL IS MORTGAGE INSURANCE!? I have been asked this numerous times so on this episode I sit down with Tom Miller and learn why M.I. is needed and also why Tom is soooo good at his job..

In this episode I sit down with Tera Gilbert from New Penn Financial and learn how "a little dumb luck and Brass B#lls" took Tera from a 20 something waitress to one of Austins most successful Loan Officers!

How do you go from being the accountant for a Real Estate office to the owner and one of the top firms in your market? Ask Mario Baez from BorderPlex Realty in McAllen Texas! In this episode Mario shares his journey from humble accountant to premier agent and his vision for the RGV.

Faith, Love, and Mortgage loans! When you add them up you get Africa Gibb from Cornerstone Mortgage. Listen to how she went from selling for a department store to becoming a Brand name in Mortgage lending for South Texas…

Today in the chair I visit with Dan Humes from Dallas and discuss his journey and how he cut his teeth in a call center making over 200 calls a day to realtors to build his business. We also discuss how he has transitioned into a Top Producer in the industry..

In this episode I sit down with Kelly Rogers and learn how she made major sacrifices in order to achieve he goals and dreams as well as how relationships are really a 2 way street in business..

In this episode I sit down with the Movement Mortgage O.G. Tony Ruff and we discuss how we found the career he loves while at the job he didn't. Tony also shares his story and how culture of the company you work for can drive your success..

From Software to Credit Repair! How Carl Stanley founded his company out of necessity and created a world class platform to help people not only repair but understand credit as well as his new plan to take on STUDENT LOANS!

In this episode I sit down with John Burnham and talk about PASSION and how he went form being the golf pro at local course to one of Austins premier Mortgage Pros...

In this Episode I sit down with Brian Shapleigh and discuss how to find your vision and passion regardless of your current situation as well as moving by faith..

In this episode I sit down with my friend Eddie Fooshang and discuss his story and the many challenges he faced when he moved to America as a young man and how he overcame those challenges to become a top producer in his area.

In this episode I sit down with my friend  Michael Task and discuss the world of Condo lending and the ever evolving housing landscape that is the city of Austin Tx.

In this episode I sit down with Rick Benavides to discuss how he made his dream a reality and overcame the challenges along the way that many of us face when perusing our dreams. We also discuss ideas and best practices for new Realtors coming into the industry.

In this episode I sit down with Jesse Moore and discuss how to rebuild your brand and book of business in a new market.

In this episode I sit down with Deldi Ortegon from the Deldi Ortegon Team at Keller Williams in McAllen Tx. and learn more about how she is building her team through faith and teamwork. We discuss a day in the life of her and her team and what she feels is the main reason for her success.

In this episode I sit down with Randy Atkinson who serves as Branch Manager of one of our Austin Tx locations to discuss the discipline it takes to build a successful book of business.

For the 1st episode I sit down with my Business coach and friend Rob Durden to discuss the value of having a business coach.