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If your brokerage reps are still spending 10 minutes copying data from a shipper email, manually calculating lanes, and guessing on a spot rate, your business model is an operational failure. Today I am sitting down with Ricky Gonzalez, CEO of Tabi Connect, and tech strategist Rush Feldhacker to execute a forensic intervention on the massive technological velocity shift rewriting the rules of logistics. Tabi Connect has engineered an absolute powerhouse AI-driven Rate Management System (RMS) that completely automates freight quoting across shipper TMS platforms, digital bid boards, and unstructured email streams. With the truckload spot market hitting new peaks and primary carrier rejections sending urgent freight to the open market under intense time constraints, response velocity is the single greatest differentiator between winning a load and letting a competitor walk away with it. Ricky and Rush pull back the curtain on real-world case studies—including how Ryan Transportation doubled their spot bookings within 30 days of integrating Tabi Connect with Loadsmart's ShipperGuide platform. Discover how Tabi Connect replaces slow manual data entry with plain-English business rules, captures over 48 distinct operational data points per quote, and submits market-accurate pricing back to shippers in under two seconds flat. If you want to know how the top 100 transportation companies are protecting their margins and scaling quote volumes by 300% without adding overhead, this tactical briefing is your blueprint.   Inside this High-Stakes Briefing: The Velocity Imperative: Why API and RPA-connected brokers are capturing double the spot volume while manual entry shops get starved out of the routing guides. The Tabi Pricing Pressure Index: An exclusive breakdown of why broker spot margins are running hot at 18.3% and how to maintain strict pricing discipline using automated data. Killing Email Friction: How Tabi Connect's intelligent inbox plugins read free-form text quote requests and generate instant, compliant pricing. Plain English Governance: Updating complex algorithmic quoting models instantly using standard conversational English without writing a single line of code. The Carrier Rejection Playbook: Positioning your brokerage to automatically catch high-margin spot fallout the exact second a shipper's primary routing guide fails.   Connect with Ricky and Rush Website: https://tabiconnect.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tabi-connect/  

Send us Fan MailAI is moving fast.Most mortgage teams are still trying to figure out what actually matters.Frazier and Michael sit down with Chris Nielson at the High Table Mastermind in Myrtle Beach to talk about the real role of AI inside a broker business.Not the hype.Not the buzzwords.The actual use cases that buy back time, simplify operations, and help LOs focus on revenue-producing work.Chris breaks down how his team is using technology to create an unfair advantage, from AI-assisted business plans to open house tools, better follow-up systems, and more consistent customer experiences.Because the win is not replacing people with AI.It is removing the busy work so your people can do the human work better.What You'll LearnWhy AI should be used to buy back time, not replace relationshipsHow Chris Nielson is using technology to give LOs an unfair advantageWhy the human element still matters most in mortgageHow AI can change operations without eliminating the need for great peopleWhy leaders should build tools around proven business needs, not random ideasHow Chris is using AI to create open house tools, business plans, and better customer experiencesReal Talk Quotes:“Don't kill yourself learning technology. Just be ready for the technology that's coming your way.”“I'm using AI in our business to basically buy back our time.”“You can't lose the human element of it.”“If it's something beneath my personal hourly wage, that's not a money-making activity.”“We're using AI to build tools to solve problems.”Tactical Takeaways✅ Use AI to remove busy work so your team can focus on higher-value conversations✅ Do not automate the parts of the business that require trust, empathy, and human connection✅ Look for tasks that drain time but do not need a human touch✅ Build tools around real problems your team faces every day✅ Give LOs simple technology they can actually use instead of forcing them to become developers✅ Use AI to create consistency across the customer experience from lead to closeThe Big IdeaAI is not the strategy.Leverage is the strategy.The winning teams are not trying to turn every LO into a coder.They are using technology to remove friction, tighten the process, and give their people more time to do the work that actually creates revenue.Better tools only matter if they help your team execute better.The Reality CheckThe market is already hard.Why make it harder by:Letting your team drown in busy workChasing tools without a clear business problemAutomating the human parts of the loan processAI will not save a broken business model.But it can make a strong one faster, cleaner, and more consistent.Stop chasing every tool.Start building real leverage.Find out more at Empower LO or BrokerFuel.You Don't Need Another CRM!You Need a Growth Engine.Find out more at Empower LO or BrokerFuel

From time to time, we'll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed. In this episode, Cargado founder Matt Silver joins Madelyn O'Farrell to unpack the future of cross-border freight between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. He shares his journey from Coyote Logistics and Forager to launching Corgado, a marketplace and pricing tool built specifically for freight brokers. They dive into why WhatsApp and spreadsheets break down collaboration across the 8–12 parties in a typical cross-border shipment, how better-structured data and workflow tools can replace today's manual copy-paste work, and where AI fits in as more than just a band-aid on legacy TMS systems. Matt also explains why Mexico has become strategically critical for U.S. supply chains, the impact of NAFTA/USMCA, trade tensions with China, and pandemic-driven nearshoring, as well as remaining challenges in Mexican infrastructure and politics. Key takeaways: brokers should focus on relationships and problem-solving, not data entry; modern tools will blur the line between system of action and system of record; and long-term, supply chain collaboration will happen on shared, AI-augmented platforms that connect brokers, carriers, and shippers across North America. Highlights from their conversation include: Matt's Background in Freight and the Origin of Corgado (0:46)   Building a Cross-Border Marketplace and Pricing Tool for Brokers (3:52)   Why WhatsApp and Spreadsheets Break Cross-Border Collaboration (6:46)   Brokers Should Manage Relationships, Not Copy and Paste Data (11:15)   Balancing Automation and Human Relationships in Brokerage (17:29)   Why Mexico Has Become Strategically Critical to U.S. Supply Chains (20:12)   Political and Infrastructure Challenges for Mexico as a Logistics Hub (24:58)   The Future of Supply Chain Collaboration Across North America (28:55)   Closing Thoughts and Episode Wrap-Up (30:33) Dynamo Ventures is a venture firm backing founders upgrading the physical economy. As intelligence moves into critical infrastructure and technology collides with physics, industry is entering a new era of transformation - the industrial renaissance. Born from the dirt and grit of supply chains and shaped by operations, not spreadsheets, Dynamo focuses on the complex realities of building in the real world. We invest in companies transforming infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and the systems that power global commerce. Dynamo works closely with founders who combine ambition with a bias to action, bringing a builder mindset to venture capital through deep operational insight, systematic pressure-testing and hands-on partnership. Our purpose is simple: to back the relentless shaping the industrial renaissance. Learn more at www.dynamo.vc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a market defined by uncertainty, brokers need lending partners that can deliver speed, flexibility, and certainty to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients. Damien Simonfi, founder and CEO of Capital Bridging Finance, joins In Focus to discuss the dynamics behind one of the most challenging lending environments in recent years. He also explores changing credit appetites among major lenders, the rise of second-tier lending, how flexibility has become a key differentiator, and why short-term and bridging lenders are no longer viewed as lenders of last resort but as strategic solution providers. Tune in to find out: The growing need for brokers who can take a more strategic approach. Why a one-size-fits-all approach to funding is no longer effective. The importance of working with a partner that has a proven track record. And much more!

Most mortgage professionals have no idea how many critical housing decisions are being made behind closed doors in Washington, D.C.While most of us are focused on rates, inventory, and closing loans, there are people working every day on Capitol Hill to influence the policies that will shape the future of homeownership, housing affordability, and mortgage lending.One of those people is Justin Wiseman.As the Mortgage Bankers Association's leading voice in Washington, Justin is in the room where many of these conversations happen. In this episode of Laugh, Lend & Eat, we discuss:• Why housing affordability has become a national political issue• What Congress is doing about housing supply• The Road to Housing Act and what it could mean for consumers• The regulatory issues mortgage professionals should be watching• How policy decisions made in D.C. ultimately impact borrowers and lenders across AmericaWhether you're a mortgage professional, Realtor, industry executive, or simply someone who cares about the future of housing, this conversation provides an inside look at what's happening in our nation's capital.Who's fighting for you in Washington, D.C.?Justin Wiseman. That's who.

In this of Cover Your Assets, host Billy Gwaltney clarifies how disability insurance rates are determined, why they vary between brokers, and how to ensure you're getting the best coverage without overpaying. Physician listeners will learn what to look for in policies and how to compare offers effectively.Chapters00:20 Welcome02:36 The Importance of Coverage Details03:58 Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Insurance QuotesThe Cover Your Assets Podcast is on a mission to help physicians like you get their disability insurance right. You've spent years of your life and hundreds of thousands of dollars to become a physician — this is the career that will give you and your family everything you've dreamed of! Don't let accidents, illness, or injury destroy your hard work and the life you deserve. You know you need to be insured, but how do you sort through the mountains of information when you barely have enough time to eat? On the Cover Your Assets Podcast, host Billy Gwaltney, head of Professional Planning Group, Inc., shows you exactly what you need to do to protect your income and way of life.For more tips and advice, connect with the CYA Podcast on YouTube and visit the Professional Planning Group online. Stay up to date with Billy on Facebook and LinkedIn.If you have questions, feedback, or just want to connect, email Billy at billy@ownoccdisability.com.

The following guest sits down with host Justin White:•   Justin Kelly – President and CEO, CPF MortgageWhy an Assembly Line Loan Process Helps Borrowers, Agents, and Staff MembersOn the surface, delivering the same loan experience every time may not seem like a huge deal. But when you consider what a repeatable process has done for Justin Kelly's company, you'll understand why it's important. How can mortgage brokers build a loan process that runs like a well-oiled machine? Listen to Episode #125 of the Good. Better. Broker. podcast to find out how Justin did it and how he's teaching his referral partners to do the same thing.In this episode of the Good. Better. Broker. podcast, you'll learn how a mortgage broker built his brand and business with a repeatable, scalable loan process.In this episode, we discuss ...•   1:46 – starting in the mortgage business before graduating from high school•   3:03 – what Justin loves about the industry•   3:24 – the significance of the name CPF Mortgage•   4:35 – establishing a good reputation in the community•   5:36 – the impact of the loan process on the company brand•   7:16 – how Justin's early days in the business led to the need for a repeatable process•   8:50 – Justin's assembly line approach to the loan process•   9:58 – the importance of brand predictability•   12:20 – the benefits of an assembly line process for Justin's team•   13:04 – coaching real estate agents to help improve their processes•   13:49 – providing referral partners with relevant educational materials•   15:18 – how Justin's loan process has helped with company culture Show Contributor:Justin KellyConnect on LinkedIn Connect on Facebook Connect on InstagramAbout the Host:Justin White is UWM's in-house brand journalist and the host of UWM Daily. He creates engaging content across multiple platforms to promote the benefits of the wholesale channel and partnering with UWM. A seven-time Emmy-award winner, Justin is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Connect with Justin on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter Connect with UWM on Social Media:•   Facebook•   LinkedIn•   Instagram•   Twitter•   YouTubeHead to uwm.com to see the latest news and updates.

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Send us Fan MailYvonne and Rafael sit down with Dave Chmiel, Chief Claims Officer at Hub International. Together, they engage in a great conversation about the broker's perspective on workers' compensation.Episode Highlights☕ The Core Message: Listening Changes Everything (00:02:38)From day one in the brokerage world, Dave was taught to listen, to understand what economic buyers (CEOs, CFOs) actually care about. That skill transcends the boardroom. When you truly listen, you access perspectives you'd otherwise miss. In workers' comp, where we're managing human situations, that's everything.

The June 3, 2026 Executive Order "Strengthening Customs Enforcement" reshapes the penalty landscape for US Importers of Record and customs brokers. This is a plain-language reference covering the 50 percent penalty floor, broker due diligence expectations, and the 90-day and 180-day implementation timelines. LinkDaddy LLC City: Clearwater Address: 509 N Prescott Avenue Website: https://linkdaddy.com Phone: +1-727-350-8520 Email: tony@linkdaddy.com

Everyone keeps saying trucking is recovering. So why are carriers still closing their doors? Why are drivers still frustrated? Why do brokers think the sky is falling? And why does it feel like the people making money in freight are playing a completely different game than everyone else? On this episode of Brake Check, we're cutting through the noise and exposing what's really happening inside trucking in 2026. Michael Kroul, CEO of KTI, joins us to discuss freight markets, brokerage, shipper expectations, carrier relationships, technology, automation, and whether brokers will even exist in the next decade. Julie Bernard of New Legend Inc. joins us to talk driver recruiting, retention, onboarding, company culture, new equipment, and what drivers are actually looking for in today's market. We tackle:  The real state of the freight market  Why some companies are growing while others are disappearing  The future of freight brokers and 3PLs  Driver recruiting myths that need to die  Why retention matters more than recruiting  New trucks, technology, and the battle for driver talent  What trucking may look like over the next 5 years The freight market is changing. The winners are adapting. The losers are making excuses. The question is simple: Which one are you? Sound off in the comments: Who's under the most pressure right now .... Drivers, Carriers, or Brokers? And if you're in trucking, logistics, freight, supply chain, or transportation... Subscribe now because nobody is having these conversations like we are. #Trucking #Freight #Logistics #TruckDriver #OwnerOperator #FreightBroker #SupplyChain #Transportation #CDL #FreightWaves #BrakeCheck Follow the Brake Check Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rising interest rates and tightening servicing requirements have left many borrowers feeling that traditional home loans are out of reach. As mainstream banks tighten their policies, a new era of specialist lending is moving into the mainstream through non-bank lenders, such as Brighten. Jason Azzopardi, CEO of non-bank lender Brighten, joins In Focus to discuss how brokers can rescue borrowers left stranded by traditional bank policies. With more Australians managing multiple income streams, trust structures, and side businesses, the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to lending is breaking down. Joining host Annie Kane, Azzopardi highlights how Brighten's broad product suite - encompassing full-doc, alt-doc, non-resident, construction and bridging finance as well as commercial lending, SMSF loans, and reverse mortgages - allows brokers to secure higher borrowing capacities and faster execution. Tune in to find out: What is driving the rapid growth of the non-bank sector. Why products like SMSF lending, trust borrowing, bridging finance, and commercial construction are surging. Top tips for submitting scenarios to credit teams to guarantee a fast "yes" or "no". And much more!

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Dillon Okner is the Founder & Partner of SiteRise, a retail development and construction platform helping brands streamline site selection, store development, and portfolio expansion. With more than 15 years of experience in retail construction and operations, Dillon previously helped support the expansion of major brands including Apple and Tesla. Today, he focuses on helping retailers, restaurants, and franchise operators eliminate development bottlenecks and open locations faster through better data, workflow management, and portfolio visibility.(01:13) - How Retail Openings Break(03:36) - Retail Innovation Edge (05:00) - Store development with SiteRise(07:38) - Apple & Tesla Lessons (09:26) - Proprietary Data (14:07) - Construction Influence on Deals(15:27) - Working with Brokers(16:33) - SiteRise's Clients(17:44) - Getting Buy-in From Stakeholders(20:50) - Collaboration superpower: Dillon's father and grandfather

What's it like to manage diverse organizations and bring together different personalities and achieve goals? Guest Jill Epstein is a lawyer by training but has spent more than two decades managing organizations and associations. She is currently the CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of California and has served as executive director of the San Diego County Bar Association, among other leadership positions.  Epstein found her own path, bringing people together, during her internships while attending law school. That opened a new horizon. For her, managing teams and developing innovative solutions was a more appealing career than the traditional law firm or government litigator route. Working for a variety of associations, she has carved her way by leading associations as they navigate shifting priorities, evolving technologies, and demands.  For lawyers, there's more than practicing law in the traditional sense. Epstein built on her education to develop skills in budget management, human resources, bringing diverse parties together, solving problems, organizing, managing meetings, and driving initiatives. Did you graduate from law school only to find that practicing law isn't for you? Your law degree and the critical thinking skills you've developed are still the springboard to a variety of careers in leadership.  Questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.com   Topics: A law degree doesn't limit you to a career practicing law. The critical thinking and negotiating skills you learn in law school open a path to a variety of leadership fields. Guest Jill Epstein was inspired by her law school internships with membership organizations and has enjoyed decades of challenging roles leading a range of membership organizations. Leadership skills apply no matter an organization's membership and specialty. Understanding how to navigate boards and members with different perspectives apply across fields.  Resources: Toastmasters International: https://www.toastmasters.org/  ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/  Claude AI: https://claude.com San Diego County Bar Association: https://www.sdcba.org/  ABA Techshow 2026: https://www.techshow.com/

The average commercial real estate broker in the United States earns $132,000 in gross commission income. Massimo Group one-on-one coaching clients average $857,000. That is the 7x gap and in this episode, Rod Santomassimo breaks down exactly where it comes from.Rod is the founder and president of the Massimo Group, the number one commercial real estate broker coaching and consulting organization in the world, with over 4,200 CRE professionals coached across the US and internationally. He is a CCIM designee and the author of five bestselling books.In this episode, Kyle and Rod cover the real reason commercial real estate brokers in hit a plateau and stay there and the specific behavioral shifts that break the pattern. They get into the ignorance tax, AI prospecting tools for CRE brokers, the one-month listing agreement model, and the three intellects that determine whether a broker grows or stalls. Rod also defends the 7x income claim with specific numbers, explains what top producers like Bob Knakal are still working on with a coach, and shares the one client out of 4,200 who ever took him up on his money-back guarantee.If you are a commercial real estate broker, investor, or operator i looking to grow your GCI and build a more structured business — this episode is for you.Find Rod: massimo.coach | linkedin.com/in/crecoachKnowing Isn't Doing in paperback: $9.99 on AmazonFollow CRE School on LinkedIn and Instagram @creschoolshow

In this episode the hosts break down a wildly unconventional Shopify-focused business brokerage using a “spread-based” commission model, debating whether it's a scalable innovation or just an overpriced job disguised as a business.Business Listing – https://mailchi.mp/websiteclosers/new-deal-alert-ma-digital-business-brokerage-shopify-ecommerce-store-sales-65-repeat-purchase-rate-100-organic-strong-community-reputation-gmfgmhkz201?e=42dc999128Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25616?trafcat=templateHubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9VrSubscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter

In this episode the hosts break down a wildly unconventional Shopify-focused business brokerage using a “spread-based” commission model, debating whether it's a scalable innovation or just an overpriced job disguised as a business.Business Listing – https://mailchi.mp/websiteclosers/new-deal-alert-ma-digital-business-brokerage-shopify-ecommerce-store-sales-65-repeat-purchase-rate-100-organic-strong-community-reputation-gmfgmhkz201?e=42dc999128Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25616?trafcat=templateHubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9VrSubscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter

The trucking industry is at a breaking point. Spot rates are crushed. Small carriers are disappearing. Brokers and carriers are battling over transparency, pricing, and survival while AI and automation are rapidly changing the game. On this episode of Brake Check, we bring together a hard-hitting roundtable discussion on the real future of trucking: Why carrier attrition is accelerating Whether the “market cycle” excuse is finally dead The truth about broker margins and transparency What load boards MUST become to survive How AI is already reshaping trucking operations What owner-operators need to do RIGHT NOW to survive the next 2 years Who actually benefits when small fleets disappear No fluff. No corporate talking points. Just real conversations about where trucking is headed — and who may not make it there. If you're a driver, owner-operator, broker, fleet owner, or anyone who cares about the future of freight, this is the conversation the industry needs to have. Subscribe to Brake Check for real trucking talk from the front lines of freight. Guests: Dan Lindsey & Paul Gibson from the Broker Carrier Summit Dale Prax with FreightValidate Nate Johnson with GLCS John Howland with⁠ Truckstop.com⁠ Jessica Dotson with Triumph Jacob Thomas with BridgeHaul #Trucking #Freight #OwnerOperator #Logistics #TruckDrivers #FreightBroker #CDL #SupplyChain #AI #SpotMarket #LoadBoards #BrakeCheck ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CRE brokerages have spent tens of thousands configuring Salesforce. Nobody uses it. The data is stale, the pipeline is fiction, and the analyst is entering last week's emails at 8pm to stay compliant.   Yaakov Zar, founder and CEO of Lev.com, has spent six years building a system to fix exactly that. AI-native deal management, not a retrofitted CRM. Lev ingests documents, extracts deal facts, resolves conflicts across sources, and surfaces a single source of truth - without manual data entry. The lender outreach problem is structural, not behavioral. Brokers don't fail to follow up because they're lazy; they fail because tracking 30 lender responses across email, Excel, and Salesforce is an analyst job that breaks at scale. Lev automates the intake, parsing, and quote matrix automatically. The platform is now open infrastructure. API, MCP connectors, and a CLI mean firms can build their own CRE operating system on top of Lev's deal data layer - rather than vibe-coding something that breaks under enterprise compliance requirements. Firms that keep running capital markets on spreadsheets are not just inefficient - they are building institutional knowledge in a format that walks out the door with every departing analyst. The structural advantage of organizations that systematize this data now will compound. For firms that wait, the gap will not close.   *** At GowerCrowd, we are bringing the most advanced AI tools to our clients for capital formation - and across other operational verticals too (like acquisitions). If you'd like to learn more about how we can assist you too, please reach out.   Subscribe to my newsletter and get access to this transformational intel before anyone else:  https://gowercrowd.com/subscribe Email: adam@gowercrowd.com Call: 213-761-1000  

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has the trucking industry paying close attention — especially freight brokers, carriers, and legal teams.In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, Heavy Duty Trucking Executive Editor Jack Roberts speaks with transportation attorney Greg Feary about the Supreme Court's recent ruling involving broker liability, negligent hiring claims, and what the case could mean for the future of freight transportation litigation.Feary explains the legal background behind the case, why it matters to brokers and carriers alike, and how future lawsuits and safety scrutiny could affect the trucking industry moving forward.Topics include:The C.H. Robinson caseNegligent hiring claims against brokersFederal preemption and FAAAA implicationsWhat this means for trucking companies and freight brokersPotential ripple effects across the industrySubscribe to Heavy Duty Trucking for more trucking news, legal insights, fleet strategies, and industry analysis at Magazine Subscription | Heavy Duty Trucking

The end of the financial year presents a prime opportunity for brokers to move from reactive, single-product lending to more connected solutions for SME clients. Reid Davidson, state lead for Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania at commercial lender Lumi, joins In Focus to discuss how brokers can support SMEs as they actively seek to connect the dots between working capital, asset finance, and property. He discusses the growing expectation for brokers to operate as "full-capital advisers"; explains the structural and process challenges that can make it difficult to deliver joined-up solutions in practice; and highlights how tools, like Lumi Pulse, are designed to streamline quoting and execution, so brokers can maintain momentum during peak EOFY activity. Tune in to find out: The impact of increased volatility on structural pressures facing SMEs. Why EOFY is prompting SMEs to take a more strategic approach to funding. How brokers can deliver faster, more connected capital solutions. And much more!

The following guests sit down with host Justin White:•   Eric Wilson – Freddie Mac•   Roger Moore – Loan Pronto•   Jason Kindler and Aaron Bacus – First Coast Mortgage•   Julie Grushoff – Clear Choice Lending•   Jaxzann Riggs – The Mortgage Network•   Kristen Genovese – CMS Mortgage Solutions•   Mike Fawaz – Origina8UWM Live! Attendees Discuss All Things Mortgage Industry and BeyondFor the fifth year in a row, thousands of independent mortgage brokers gathered in Pontiac, Michigan for the biggest broker event of the year, UWM LIVE! In part 2 of this special episode, we catch up with mortgage professionals from around the country to find out how they're leveraging technology, social media and more to bring in business.In this episode of the Good. Better. Broker. podcast, you'll hear interviews from the fifth annual UWM LIVE!In this episode, we discuss ...•   1:07 – interview with Eric Wilson•   12:00 – interview with Roger Moore•   20:58 – interview with Jason Kindler and Aaron Bacus•   31:48 – interview with Julie Grushoff•   45:04 – interview with Jaxzann Riggs•   53:42 – interview with Kristen Genovese•   1:01:46 – interview with Mike FawazResources Mentioned in This Episode: Freddie MacLevitate Show Contributors:Eric WilsonLinkedInFacebookFreddie MacJason Kindler LinkedInFacebookInstagramAaron BacusLinkedInFacebookInstagramJaxzann RiggsLinkedInFacebookInstagramJulie GrushoffLinkedInFacebookInstagramKristen GenoveseLinkedInFacebookInstagramMike FawazLinkedInFacebookInstagramJustin White is UWM's in-house brand journalist and the host of the daily news video, UWM Daily. He creates engaging content across multiple platforms to promote the benefits of the wholesale channel and partnering with UWM. A seven-time Emmy-award winner, Justin is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.Connect with Justin on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter Connect with UWM on Social Media:•   Facebook•   LinkedIn•   Instagram•   Twitter•   YouTubeHead to uwm.com to see the latest news and updates.

Shownotes After the assassination of its leader in September 2024, Hezbollah sank to its weakest point since its founding in 1982. Supporters began to doubt Hezbollah's capabilities, and detractors—inside Lebanon and abroad—planned to dismantle the group. In March of this year, Lebanon's government outlawed Hezbollah's powerful militia. Many of Hezbollah's competitors and critics declared the end of the group's military capability and political base. But Hezbollah's strength has returned. This spring, as Israel has expanded its occupation of southern Lebanon, Hezbollah has fought effectively. It's all looking very much like a comeback. Century International fellow Sima Ghaddar has closely tracked Hezbollah's constituents and power, and shares a granular look at how the group has revived, and how researchers can assess the notoriously opaque organization. Related reading Nathan Brown, “Rubble is Israel's Doctrine, Not a Case of Improvisation,” Carnegie Endowment, May 21, 2026 Sam Heller, “Trump's Lebanon Negotiations Are Breaking the Country,” Foreign Policy, May 15, 2026 Sima Ghaddar, “Doubting the Party, Revering Its Ideology: Hezbollah's Battered Constituencies Reckon with a Year of Loss.”  US Treasury, “Treasury Targets Hizballah-Aligned Officials Obstructing Peace and Disarmament,” May 21, 2026 Mohamad Bazzi, “Is This What War Looks Like Now?” Guardian, April 24, 2026 Participants SIma Ghaddar is a fellow at Century International and a sociologist whose research spans humanitarianism, the politics of international aid, political sociology, and popular mobilization in the Middle East and the Global South. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her dissertation, “Brokers of the Humanitarian Interface: The Politics of Aid in Lebanon's Urban Peripheries,” examines humanitarian aid, transnational NGO governance, and the intersections of patronage, clientelism, and global aid systems in Lebanon. She is also a policy researcher specializing in Middle East politics. Her policy research focuses on hybrid armed actors, regional Shia politics, and social movements in Lebanon. Thanassis Cambanis is director of Century International.  Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2026 Episode: Order from Ashes 114

Can joining an existing brokerage keep new brokers from becoming just another statistic? With roughly one in two mortgage brokers failing to make it past their first 18 months, finding the right operational support and mentorship is often the thin line between a short-lived career and elite success. In this episode of the New Broker podcast, host Annie Kane welcomes Bernard Desmond, founder of Blank Financial, alongside his first new-to-industry broker, Rex Francis. The childhood friends share how they are transitioning a 35-year personal bond into a high-performing business partnership, the exact back-office structures required to fast-track a new broker's career, and why keeping brokers out of data entry is the key to scaling volumes nationwide. Tune in to find out: The exact back-office framework that frees up brokers to focus purely on prospecting. How a retainer and credit-debit model can help ease early cash flow pressures for new starters. Their top strategies for building bulletproof referral partnerships. And much more! Related article: How this broker chose his aggregator

Today's episode addresses essential transportation developments, including new legislative pushes for truck parking expansion and mandatory driver restroom access, as well as evolving federal guidelines for autonomous trucks and stringent fraud prevention measures. If you're looking for actionable insights to build a resilient capacity base and avoid the trap of relying solely on load boards, tune in to learn what it takes to understand and conquer today's freight market!  

Here Are The Show Highlights: This Carrollton transaction stood out because it was a land-home package, with homes sitting on their own individual parcels and functioning more like a subdivision. (Eric, 01:02) Eric compared the deal to another similar land-home transaction he sold on Lake Oconee, noting that both attracted strong buyer attention. (Eric, 01:12) Max highlighted that investor pricing and consumer pricing are very different, especially because individual buyers often need financing and bring more variables into the process. (Max, 02:17) The biggest training moment was learning to clarify upfront whether a third-party management company will stay involved during due diligence or step back once the property is under contract. (Max & Eric, 03:03) Power Quotes: "It's just another element to an exit plan for the buyer." (Eric, 02:04) "So, just know, I guess as owners, maybe ask that question and as buyers be prepared." (Eric, 03:03) "Are they just going to like dip and say, you know what, sorry for ya, and I'll see you mañana." (Max, 03:54) "Very few parks go from A to Z, and they are just peachy and everything just goes kumbaya at the closing table!" (Eric, 05:14) "Like, this is the mobile home park business." (Eric, 05:26)

The supplement industry is pushing back. In May 2026, a group of long-tenured ashwagandha producers and regulatory experts launched the Ashwagandha Standards Alliance (ASA), a new coalition dedicated to countering misinformation about ashwagandha leaf safety, defending GMP standards, and responding to what many in the industry see as scientifically unsupported regulatory actions: India’s April 2026 FSSAI/AYUSH leaf advisory and Denmark’s earlier ban. In Episode #218 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben sit down with Blake Ebersole, founding member of the ASA and president of NaturPro Scientific, a B2B quality and regulatory consulting firm. Blake unpacks and rejects the “root good, leaf bad” narrative, explains why in vitro cancer cell studies are being misused to target ashwagandha leaf, and details how lab shopping and supply chain fragmentation quietly erode quality across the botanical category. This episode pairs directly with our companion article on India’s ashwagandha leaf advisory. Together they cover both the regulatory deep-dive and the industry coalition response. Subscribe to the PricePlow Podcast on your favorite platform and sign up for our ashwagandha news alerts on PricePlow before diving in. https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/ashwagandha-standards-alliance-218 Video: The Ashwagandha Standards Alliance Responds to India’s FSSAI Leaf Advisory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxYGLOcgVIw Detailed Show Notes: Blake Ebersole on the Ashwagandha Standards Alliance, FSSAI, and Industry GMP (0:00) – Introductions (2:45) – What Is the Ashwagandha Standards Alliance? (4:30) – How ASA Fits the Industry Landscape (6:15) – Educational, Policy, and Standards Goals (8:00) – Adverse Events at Scale and Ashwagandha’s Safety Record (11:15) – Denmark’s Ban and the Hazard-Based Regulatory Model (15:15) – Withaferin A and the In Vitro Extrapolation Problem (18:30) – How Competitive Interests Drove the Market Off Track (21:00) – Label Disclosure, Dilution, and Maltodextrin (25:00) – The Billion-Dollar Market and Supply Chain Fragmentation (30:00) – India’s Regulatory Framework: Food, Drug, and No Middle Ground (32:15) – Farmers, Brokers, and the FSSAI Advisory’s Unintended Consequences (38:00) – Research Gaps and the Clinical Literature (41:00) – Extraction Methods: Milk, Solvents, and Withanolide Chemistry (44:30) – Consumer Education and the Demand for Transparency (46:30) – Lab Shopping and the Broken Incentive Structure (52:45) – Branded Ingredients and GMP Supplier Qualification (55:15) – ASA Founding Members: Sabinsa, Cepham, and Arjuna Natural (58:00) – Formula Ideas: Sleep, Lifestyle, and Beyond the Basics (1:00:45) – Anhedonia, Cortisol, and What the Science Says Where to Follow and Learn More Connect with Blake Ebersole and the Ashwagandha Standards Alliance LinkedIn: Blake Ebersole (founding member of the ASA and president of NaturPro Scientific) Ashwagandha Standards Alliance Website Ashwagandha Standards Alliance on LinkedIn… Read more on the PricePlow Blog

This year has already been one of major economic upheaval, with more disruption expected to come later this year. We catch up with NAB to find out what brokers and borrowers can expect in the months ahead. Fresh off the 13th annual Better Business Summit roadshow, host Annie Kane and NAB's executive of broker distribution, Adam Brown, unpack how a confluence of global conflict, persistent inflation, and artificial intelligence is reshaping the broker channel. In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by National Australia Bank, the duo discuss what the economic environment looks like moving forward, from the "multi-speed" property markets of Western Australia and Victoria, the rise of mass affluent banking, and what's in store for the financial year ahead. Tune in to find out: Why broker sentiment varies wildly across the country. Why this round of rate hikes is hitting harder. Why the rise of AI-generated documentation requires a new level of "radical curiosity" from brokers. How NAB is updating its retail and broker offerings. And much more!

Most real estate agents are completely unprepared for what's happening in the 2026 housing market. Flat-fee brokerages, 1% listing agents, and commission-cutting competitors are aggressively targeting uncertain sellers — and many agents are losing listings before the conversation even starts. In this episode, Tim and Julie Harris break down exactly how top listing agents overcome commission objections, compete against limited-service brokerages, and position themselves as the obvious choice without cutting their fees. You'll learn why expired listings are becoming one of the biggest opportunities in real estate, how the flexible fee commission structure works, why pre-listing packages eliminate objections before appointments, and the communication mistakes causing sellers to relist with other agents. This is exactly the kind of training serious agents need to survive and scale in the changing 2026 market. Free training: HarrisRealEstateDaily.com Coaching: PremierCoaching.com Join eXp + Libertas: WhyLibertas.com/Harris Text Tim Direct: 512-758-0206 Opinions are my own and not the views of eXp Realty.

In this episode of Start With a Win, join Adam Contos, host, as he steps into a powerful, no-fluff conversation with Shaun Rawls - a leader who has built empires, walked away from them, and redefined what success truly means.  Shaun pulls back the curtain on the invisible forces shaping how we spend our time, energy, and attention - challenging the habits, relationships, and decisions we often accept without question. Through candid stories, sharp insights, and a few unexpected twists, this episode invites you to rethink what's driving your life and leadership… and what might be quietly holding you back.Shaun Rawls is the Founder and CEO of Rawls Consulting, a national speaker, and author of F-it-less: Living Without What Holds You Back. Over 25 years, he built Atlanta's #1 residential real estate firm — The Rawls Group of Keller Williams — growing it to 2,000 agents and $4 billion in annual sales, earning him a spot on Real Trends' Top 40 Brokers in America.A Georgia Tech grad, Shaun lives in Atlanta with his wife Jeri and their five kids. When he's not building businesses, he's at the beach, on a motorcycle, or on the tennis court.00:00 Intro02:15 Sometimes you have to get out to start new…04:35 Wanted to write it to be this not reactive!06:40 Skills are to make part of your toolbox not this… 08:35 Key skill – listen up!14:10 Biggest aha on writing a book or not writing…15:40 Four Energy Quadrants 19:35 Willing VS Want.22:30 Where leaders get in trouble a lot!24:40 Make them feel the pain to understand.30:05 Gratitude didn't resonate with me! https://shaunrawls.com/https://www.facebook.com/theshaunrawls/ https://x.com/rawlsshaun https://www.instagram.com/theshaunrawls/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:

The trucking industry just got hit from every direction. The Supreme Court dropped a broker liability ruling that has brokers, carriers, and insurance companies scrambling. MOTUS is officially live and already changing the compliance game. And while all of that unfolds, Washington is pushing a new Highway Bill that could reshape freight, enforcement, and trucking operations for years to come. In other words… the rules just changed. On this episode of Brake Check, Charles  sits down with Matthew Leffler along with Brandon Wiseman and Rob Carpenter from TruckSafe to break down: What the SCOTUS broker liability ruling REALLY means Why plaintiff attorneys are paying attention How MOTUS changes compliance overnight The mistakes fleets are already making What small carriers need to do NOW And whether trucking is heading toward accountability… or absolute legal chaos No fluff. No corporate spin. No “everything is fine” conference room nonsense. Just real trucking talk for real trucking people. If you're a broker, carrier, fleet owner, dispatcher, safety director, or driver… this is the episode you cannot afford to miss. #Trucking #SCOTUS #BrokerLiability #MOTUS #FMCSA #Freight #OwnerOperator #TruckDrivers #BrakeCheck ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a pest control owner looking to grow? Join Our Facebook Group with 3,800+ Members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pestcontrolmillionairesLee Thompson is the President and CEO of Trivie Business Brokers LLC: https://www.triviebusinessbrokers.com/He has over 20 years of leadership experience across Fortune 50 companies and the private equity sector. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-thompson-86475a55/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.thompson.14321The Pest Control Millionaire Podcast is all about helping small business owners scale their lawn and pest companies by talking to experts in the service industry.For business coaching and mentorship, visit pestcontrolmillionaire.com.Send your business and entrepreneurship questions to info@pestcontrolmillionaire.com and we'll answer them on the show!Produced by Sofia Salaverri and Dalton Fisher, Fisher Multimedia LLCFisherMultiMedia.com

The following guests sit down with host Justin White:•   Allison Thenhaus – C2 Financial•   Mahb Rahman – Safetrust Mortgage•   Dakota Baisa – Powell Home Mortgage•   Jessica Benge – Benge Mortgage•   Lamont Harris – Harris Capital MortgageUWM Live! Attendees Join us to Discuss How They're Generating BusinessFor the fifth year in a row, thousands of independent mortgage brokers gathered in Pontiac, Michigan for the biggest broker event of the year, UWM LIVE! In part 1 of this special episode, we catch up with mortgage professionals from around the country to find out how they're leveraging technology, social media and more to bring in business.In this episode of the Good. Better. Broker. podcast, you'll hear interviews from the fifth annual UWM LIVE!In this episode, we discuss ...•   1:05 – interview with Allison Thenhaus•   9:36 – interview with Mahb Rahman•   19:28 – interview with Dakota Baisa•   31:34 – interview with Jessica Benge•   42:29 – interview with Lamont HarrisResources Mentioned in This Episode:Arive  The Gap and the Gain  Show Contributors:Allison ThenhausLinkedInFacebookInstagramMahb RahmanLinkedIn  Facebook  InstagramDakota BaisaLinkedInFacebook   InstagramJessica BengeLinkedInFacebookInstagramLamont HarrisLinkedInFacebookInstagramJustin White is UWM's in-house brand journalist and the host of the daily news video, Inside Pass. He creates engaging content across multiple platforms to promote the benefits of the wholesale channel and partnering with UWM. A seven-time Emmy-award winner, Justin is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Connect with Justin on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter Connect with UWM on Social Media:•   Facebook•   LinkedIn•   Instagram•   Twitter•   YouTubeHead to uwm.com to see the latest news and updates.

Cassandra Novak sits down with Kimberly Kramm at ADP TotalSource to discuss the benefits of working with a PEO and how brokers can leverage our collaborative partnership to better serve their employer groups. Want to partner with ADP TotalSource and Savoy? Contact our team today: www.savoyassociates.com/peo

Het lijkt wel 2007. De kapitaalmarktrente staat op niveaus die al decennia niet zijn gezien. De rente op Amerikaanse schuldpapieren stijgen in rap tempo, vanwege een aankomende inflatieschok, oorlog en oplopende staatsschulden. Maar het lijkt alsof het op de aandelenmarkt allemaal niks uitmaakt. Daar blijven de recordstanden gewoon overeind. Worden die risico's wel serieus genomen? Je hoort het deze aflevering. Dan hoor je ook over Tesla. Dat heeft een probleem: topman Elon Musk. Met zijn andere hobby - SpaceX - dreigt hij Tesla-beleggers weg te lokken. Analisten denken dat die Musk-fanboys hun geld straks uit Tesla gaan halen, en in SpaceX gaan steken zodra de beursgang een feit is. Zou dat een slimme zet zijn voor die beleggers? En wat betekent het voor het aandeel Tesla? Verder hebben we het over een plan van de Amerikaanse beurswaakhond. Die wil de cryptomarkt verder vervlechten met de beurs. Het moet mogelijk worden om ook tokens van aandelen te kopen. We schakelen vriend van de show Daniël Mol van de Cryptocast in om een oordeel te vellen over de plannen. Te gast: Jim Tehupuring, van 1Vermogensbeheer BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Steve Moorehead, Vice President of Product, Strategic Planning and Performance Management at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusett, and Marc Pierce, Principal at ECG Management Consultants, discuss why client retention has become a growing challenge for health plans and how organizations can use data-driven insights to identify risk earlier.This episode is sponsored by ECG Management Consultants.

**New Video Alert! Over the years, I've answered thousands of questions about buying businesses. So I decided to compile the most common ones into a single resource. In this video, I walk through the top 40 questions people ask about buying a business — including financing, valuation, due diligence, seller financing, and avoiding bad deals. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/sAppFl2SN-Q Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett **** TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:20 What Is the David C Barnett Bot? 04:00 Top Questions About Buying a Business 05:10 How Much Money Do You Need? 07:20 Can You Buy a Business With No Money Down? 09:30 What Businesses Should You Target? 12:00 How to Find Businesses for Sale 15:10 How to Get Sellers & Brokers to Take You Seriously 18:30 Business Valuation Basics 23:20 Due Diligence Mistakes 28:15 Financing & Seller Notes 33:10 Earn-Outs & Deal Structures 37:00 What Happens After Closing? 40:15 Final Thoughts **** - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com **** Special Xero offer: Get 90% off for 6 months using this link: https://referrals.xero.com/DavidCBarnett_xero. Terms & Conditions apply.* Find more content that answers your questions with my new AI BOT: https://www.davidcbarnettbot.com/ Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com - Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidCBarnett.com - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com Youtube music licensing code: 5PJWQOE5ZZHTQSRY

In this episode, Steve Moorehead, Vice President of Product, Strategic Planning and Performance Management at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusett, and Marc Pierce, Principal at ECG Management Consultants, discuss why client retention has become a growing challenge for health plans and how organizations can use data-driven insights to identify risk earlier.This episode is sponsored by ECG Management Consultants.

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a landmark Supreme Court decision that fundamentally reshapes liability for the freight brokerage industry. The Court ruled unanimously on Thursday that the safety exception of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act includes freight brokers, settling conflicting circuit court cases and clearing the way for negligent-hiring claims in state court. The decision in Montgomery versus Caribe Transport II allows C.H. Robinson to return as a defendant when the case is remanded to the Seventh Circuit. Next, we explore the ocean freight sector where carriers are tightening trans-Pacific eastbound capacity by blanking sailings around China's May Day holiday, creating the firmest supply-demand environment of the year. Meanwhile, Houston's containerized cargo volumes are surging as West Coast ports see year-over-year declines, driven by ship canal improvements that now allow larger and heavier vessels to access the Gulf Coast port. Executives expect carriers to hold mid-May general rate increases as tighter vessel supply supports higher pricing heading into summer shipping season. Finally, we cover a massive infrastructure investment to optimize distribution across the Southwest as Dollar Tree opens a one million-square-foot distribution center in Litchfield Park, Arizona. The climate-controlled facility, one of Dollar Tree's largest, will service about seven hundred stores across five states and help move product closer to stores for faster customer delivery. The value retailer now operates nineteen distribution centers supporting over nine thousand stores across North America. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everybody wants somebody to blame. Brokers. ELDs. Immigration. Mega carriers. The government. The spot market. But what if the problems facing trucking today go much deeper than social media talking points? In this episode of The Long Haul Podcast, Adam sits down with Stephen Ruhe — third-generation trucking operator, Navy veteran, brokerage leader, and trucking history enthusiast — to break down how outdated regulations, industry evolution, and a lack of accountability continue shaping modern trucking today. This conversation dives into: Why modern trucking problems didn't start in 1980 How old regulations still impact carriers today Why social media oversimplifies complex industry issues The relationship between brokers and carriers Why relationships still matter more than technology And why small carriers fail when they spend more time blaming than adapting This episode isn't about nostalgia. It's about understanding how we got here. ⁠Follow The Long Haul Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flat-fee brokerages are in your market right now, and they are telling your potential sellers they can save thousands without you. Most real estate agents have no idea how to respond — and that is exactly where listings are lost. In this episode, Tim and Julie Harris break down the complete playbook for defeating discount and limited service brokerages without cutting your commission. Drawing on their own experience as top-producing ReMax agents in Columbus, Ohio — where the number one listing broker in the entire market was a flat-fee operator — Tim and Julie share the exact system that made discount brokers irrelevant in every competitive listing situation. You will learn why calling them "discount" brokers is the wrong move and what to say instead, how to expose the real business model behind flat-fee listings using MLS data, and how to use the Flexible Fee Commission Structure to remove a discount broker's only competitive advantage before the seller ever asks. You will also learn the advanced FSBO strategy that turns the Flexible Fee into a near-instant listing conversion, why FSBOs statistically net 8 to 12 percent less when they go it alone, and how the pre-listing package acts as a silent salesperson so that listing appointments become 15-minute walkthroughs ending in a signed contract. This is the kind of training that separates surviving agents from listing agents with real leverage and predictable income. The pre-listing pack, the Flexible Fee structure, the scripts, and the full seven-step listing process are all available inside Premier Coaching. Agents who align with Tim and Julie at eXp Realty through the Libertas group receive Premier Coaching and approximately $43,000 in additional benefits at no extra cost. Free training: HarrisRealEstateDaily.com Coaching: PremierCoaching.com Join eXp + Libertas: WhyLibertas.com/Harris Text Tim Direct: 512-758-0206 Opinions are my own and not the views of eXp Realty.

The following guest sits down with host Justin White:•   Lucas Vanderbosch – Mortgage Broker, Mitten Mortgage LendingA Young LO's Approach to Fully Educating Clients is Helping his Business Take OffMortgage brokers only get one chance to make a first impression. By educating clients on what they can truly afford, LO's set themselves up to not get shopped. How can mortgage brokers win more deals and put their borrowers in the best financial situation? Listen to Episode #122 of the Good. Better. Broker. podcast to find out how an LO 5X'd his business with a pre-approval strategy tailored to every borrower's individual situation.In this episode of the Good. Better. Broker. podcast, you'll learn how to win over more borrowers by explaining all the details of their mortgage up front.In this episode, we discuss ...•   1:30 – How Lucas figured out he had a knack for great customer service•   2:38 – prioritizing relationship building instead of selling•   4:23 – the opportunity Lucas saw to set himself apart •   8:46 – explaining tax reassessments to borrowers•   10:57 – the spreadsheet Lucas puts in front of his borrowers and real estate agents•   14:18 – why Lucas gives borrowers as much information as possible up front•   16:29 – what Lucas does before a client's first payment is due•   19:17 – tailoring every pre-approval call to each borrower's situation•   21:40 – the impact of Lucas' pre-approval process on his business growthShow Contributor:Lucas VanderboschConnect on LinkedIn Connect on Facebook Connect on InstagramAbout the Host:Justin White is UWM's in-house brand journalist and the host of UWM Daily. He creates engaging content across multiple platforms to promote the benefits of the wholesale channel and partnering with UWM. A seven-time Emmy-award winner, Justin is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Connect with Justin on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter Connect with UWM on Social Media:•   Facebook•   LinkedIn•   Instagram•   Twitter•   YouTubeHead to uwm.com to see the latest news and updates.

Topher Stephenson has spent his career at the intersection of technology and commercial real estate, from in-house property marketing to brokerage operations to building one of the most actively used AI learning communities in the industry. As founder of CRE AI Studio and the CRE AI Studio Newsletter (formerly chatCRE), Topher has built a community of hundreds of CRE pros who actually want to apply this stuff, not just talk about it. He's also one of the most in-demand speakers on AI in CRE a regular at CREi Summit and just about every other room that matters.In this episode, Kyle and Topher get into:Why "AI won't replace brokers, but it will replace the ones who don't use it" is meaningless without the howThe three-level progression every broker should follow: Test → Customize → AutomateWhy Claude Projects and Skills replaced Custom GPTs — and what that actually changesThe Meeting Briefing as the gateway workflow that turns every skeptic into a userWhy solo and boutique brokers have a structural advantage over the big firms on AIThe big-firm data problem nobody's talking about (and why "AI on all our data" is mostly marketing)Deep Research as the most underused tool in commercial real estateIf you've been on the sidelines watching the AI conversation in CRE and haven't found a way in, this is the episode that gives you the on-ramp.

In this episode, Craig Coppola shares invaluable insights from his 40+ years in commercial real estate, covering how to choose the right broker, building lasting relationships, and lessons from his journey with Robert Kiyosaki. Perfect for investors and brokers aiming to elevate their game.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Dozens of people across numerous companies conspired to get women to remove doctor implanted transvaginal wire mesh so that they could profit from the class action lawsuits. The facilitators made millions and left hundreds of women in debt and with permanent pain. I will be interviewing Elizabeth Burch, the author of "Pain Brokers."

In this episode, Michael Bull shares his 35 years of experience in commercial and multifamily real estate, offering insights on market opportunities, how to evaluate offers, and the importance of relationship-building in real estate transactions.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Are you paying for tools you never actually open? You are not alone.On this episode of RWorld Talk, Chris Krzemien sits down with our resident tech expert, Jonathan Lickstein, Chief Operating Officer for LoKation Real Estate, fresh off a two-day conference, to break down what is actually working in real estate tech right now, what is worth skipping, and how to get the most out of TechCon 2026.Jonathan pulls zero punches. He shares the exact tools he uses every day, why he switched from ChatGPT to Claude, and how a single AI tool eliminated 60 percent of someone's inbox in the first week. They also get into how AI is now writing listing videos, posting to social media, and drafting emails without agents lifting a finger.We Covered: ➡️ The best questions to ask vendors at the TechCon expo before signing up for anything➡️ ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini, and which one is actually right for your workflow➡️ How to walk into TechCon already knowing what you are shopping for➡️ and more…TechCon 2026 is coming up on Friday, May 15th, and this episode is your prep guide. Get registered at rworld.comFOLLOW US:Instagram: @rworldtalkLinkedIn: @rworldtalkpodcastWebsite: https://rworld.com/LISTEN ON AUDIO:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6TFUYs7cTWw539wUD7aLkE?si=79cdc73ede2f4828Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rworld-talk-south-florida-real-estate/id1671206655#TechCon2026 #RealEstateTech #OurWorldTalk #AIForRealtors #SouthFloridaRealEstate #RealtorTips #RealEstateMarketing #BeachesMLS

No studio. No script. No safe answers. This episode of Brake Check wasn't filmed in a quiet room...it went down LIVE at the Broker Carrier Summit in Kansas City… where brokers, carriers, regulators, and tech companies all showed up in the same place… and finally had to face each other. And when that happens? Things get REAL. We're talking: The growing divide between brokers and carriers What the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is actually doing (and not doing) The truth about enforcement, training, and pay Tech companies promising solutions… but are they fixing anything? And the one thing this industry STILL refuses to admit This isn't a panel. This isn't PR. This is what happens when the walls come down and the conversations get uncomfortable. If you've ever wondered: - Why trust is completely broken in trucking- Why the same problems keep getting worse- And what it actually looks like when the industry tries to fix itself… This is the episode you don't skip. Welcome to Brake Check Real trucking talk for real trucking people. No fluff. No spin. Just the truth. Follow the Brake Check Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, my guest is Eric Bramlett, broker, owner of a 150-agent firm in Austin, Texas. Eric breaks down how he is using AI to streamline operations, eliminate busywork, and build custom systems that improve how his team works every day.  We discuss practical ways agents can use AI right now, from managing client communication to capturing better insights from conversations, along with how brokers can rethink their tech stack and create more efficient, connected workflows. If you want to understand how AI can move beyond productivity and fundamentally improve how your business runs, this episode gives you a clear path forward. Guest: Eric Bramlett Website: https://bramlettpartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebramlett/  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Bramlettpartners   Host: Rajeev Sajja Website: http://www.realestateaiflash.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rsajja Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rajeev_sajja LinkedIn: http://www.linkedIn.com/in/rsajja   Resources Mentioned:  Measure What Matters by John Doerr - https://a.co/d/03Ss2NhB  Prof G Markets by Scott Galloway and Ed Elson Rajeev's Resources:  Join our Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel - https://ig.me/j/AbZCJG37DqBPPtxi/ Get 14 days Wispro Flow Pro Free Trial - https://ref.wisprflow.ai/rajeev-sajja  Subscribe to our weekly AI Newsletter: https://realestateai-flash.beehiiv.com/subscribe  ChatGPT to Claude Migration Guide: https://explore.foxroach.com/view/673970481/