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On today's episode of Power House, Diego sits down with two big names in housing: Varun Krishna, the CEO of Rocket Companies, and Jay Bray, the CEO of Mr. Cooper. They discuss combining powerful brands and redefining what it means to own a home in the U.S. Varun shares how the “Own the Dream” campaign has been a complete marketing revolution for Rocket. He also breaks down the strategy behind acquiring both Redfin and Mr. Cooper, and how they're building a fully integrated experience across the entire homeownership journey. Jay dives into the shared vision that drove the Mr. Cooper deal and discusses how Rocket's AI-driven platforms will transform mortgage servicing and broker partnerships.  Varun and Jay will be joining us on stage this year at The Gathering, alongside Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman. Dont miss out — register here! Here's what you'll learn: Own the Dream is a revolutionary marketing strategy for Rocket. Mergers and acquisitions are key to achieving growth. Homeownership is the core focus of Rocket's strategy. AI will play a significant role in optimizing the mortgage process. The future of servicing is about growth and integration. Related to this episode:⁠ Agenda | 2025 HousingWire: The Gathering BREAKING: Rocket CEO Varun Krishna Returns to The Gathering for Keynote Fireside Chat | HousingWire Rocket Companies to acquire Mr. Cooper in bombshell $9.4B deal | HousingWire Rocket's 'Apple of homeownership' flywheel is getting more complex | HousingWire Varun Krishna shares Rocket's plan to “become the Apple of homeownership” | HousingWire Rocket Companies announces deal to acquire Redfin for $1.75 billion | HousingWire Rocket Companies Mr. Cooper Jay Bray | LinkedIn Varun Krishna| LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoy the episode! The Power House podcast brings the biggest names in housing to answer hard-hitting questions about industry trends, operational and growth strategy, and leadership. Join HousingWire president Diego Sanchez every Thursday morning for candid conversations with industry leaders to learn how they're differentiating themselves from the competition. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 2025 ~ Bill Emerson, President of Rocket Companies and the Rocket Giving Fund discusses the Rocket Classic June 25-29th at Detroit Golf.

#596: Yesterday, the White House rolled out the biggest tariffs in a century, sending markets into their worst decline since the pandemic. While headlines focus on supply chains and inflation, there are important economic stories you're not hearing about. During the first half of this month's First Friday episode, we dig into what nobody's talking about. And in the second half, we grapple with the headlines. Student loan rules just changed again. The government added new limits to Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Right now, 9.2 million people — one in five borrowers — can't keep up with payments. Many folks don't even know payments started again after that four-and-a-half-year break. S&P just dropped a new report that backs what smart money already knows: index funds crush actively managed funds 90 percent of the time. Even with all those tech stocks dominating the market, you still come out ahead with simple indexing. You know who's gobbling up the mortgage market? Rocket Companies. They just bought both Redfin and Mr. Cooper. They'll handle one of every six mortgages in America. They've positioned themselves at every step of the homebuying journey — from when you search for homes on Redfin to financing and monthly payments for the next 30 years. The White House just made a surprising move with Bitcoin. They're setting up a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to hold coins long-term. They're also creating a separate stockpile for crypto they seize in legal cases. Pretty clear signal that Bitcoin stands apart from other cryptocurrencies. In the second half, we dive into those significant new tariffs making headlines.  The S&P 500 dropped 4.8 percent on Thursday — we haven't seen a drop like that since the pandemic. The new rules put at least a 10 percent tariff on everything coming into the country. Then come the "reciprocal" rates: 20 percent for European goods, 27 percent for items from India, and a combined 65 percent for Chinese imports. We bring in Bob Elliott to make sense of this situation. His credentials are impressive — he spent 13 years at Bridgewater Associates (the world's largest hedge fund), served as head of Ray Dalio's investment team, and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard.  During the 2008 crisis, he directly advised the Treasury, Federal Reserve, and White House.  Bob offers a reality check about bringing back manufacturing jobs: you can't build factories overnight. These investments take years, and companies hesitate to make 30-year commitments when policies change every few months. Bob breaks down four economic forces all hitting at once: tariffs jacking up prices, government cutting spending, tax policies on hold, and the Fed moving like molasses. Put them together? Yikes. He doesn't sugarcoat it — the short-term outlook looks "pretty negative." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about Rocket's acquisition of Mr. Cooper and what it means for the rest of the mortgage industry. Related to this episode: Rocket Companies to acquire Mr. Cooper in bombshell $9.4B deal | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate stories. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textMassive consolidation is reshaping the mortgage industry as Rocket Companies moves to acquire Mr Cooper Group in a $9.4 billion all-stock deal. This strategic merger will create one of America's most powerful mortgage servicing companies, with Rocket positioned to manage an unprecedented portion of US home loans. The timing couldn't be more significant – with the industry still navigating high interest rates and reduced refinancing activity, this acquisition aims to leverage Mr Cooper's servicing capabilities to enhance Rocket's market position and operational efficiency. However, this consolidation raises legitimate concerns about decreased competition potentially affecting mortgage rates for everyday Americans.Meanwhile, inflation continues its stubborn persistence despite cooling from 2022's extreme levels. Service-based industries like healthcare and housing remain particularly problematic, keeping prices elevated despite the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate campaign. This persistent inflation creates uncertainty around potential rate cuts in 2025, which would provide much-needed relief across economic sectors. The ongoing price pressure continues squeezing consumer wallets and complicating financial planning for businesses and individuals alike.The traditionally bustling spring home buying season shows concerning signs of hesitation this year. Despite modest mortgage rate decreases, buyer demand appears increasingly tentative as affordability challenges persist. Today's mortgage rates, while slightly lower, remain significantly higher than the historic lows of 2020-2021. Combined with inflation's impact on household budgets and stable home prices, many potential buyers have hit pause on their searches. The Federal Reserve's upcoming decisions represent the wild card – if rate cuts materialize later this year, we could see renewed market activity. Until then, sellers may need to adjust expectations while buyers should stay informed on evolving financing options. Ready to accelerate your financial journey? Join our exclusive event on April 23rd in Tampa to discover proven strategies for achieving financial freedom in under three years.Support the showIntroducing the 60-Day Deal Finder!Visit: www.wealthyAF.aiUse the Coupon Code: WEALTHYAF for 20% off!

Today's episode is all about Seattle real estate news - what's happening now, and what it all means for buyers, sellers, investors, and even renters. Join our hosts Christian Nossum, Shannon Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty as we discuss the Seattle Real Estate news. We will cover the acquisition of Redfin by Rocket Companies-what's behind the deal and what it might mean for the future of real estate services. the surprising rise in condo prices in Seattle and how Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) may be playing a role in that, We'll take a look at current mortgage rates, how they're trending, and what that means for affordability in the area. And finally, we'll break down the latest on the One Seattle Plan — including a recent lawsuit, the city's legal battle, and what's coming up with the May 21st public hearing and the May 30th deadline. If you like listening to the Awesome In Seattle Podcast, leave us a review. We would love to hear from you!

Rocket Companies to buy Texas mortgage servicing firm Mr. Cooper in $9.4B deal Powerful apartment building explosion injures 12, including children, in Detroit Days of Roar: Detroit Tigers takeaways from opening series: What Spencer Torkelson changed — and why it should last Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube

Aktien hören ist gut. Aktien kaufen ist besser. Bei unserem Partner Scalable Capital geht's unbegrenzt per Trading-Flatrate oder regelmäßig per Sparplan. Alle weiteren Infos gibt's hier: scalable.capital/oaws. Aktien + Whatsapp = Hier anmelden. Lieber als Newsletter? Geht auch. Das Buch zum Podcast? Jetzt lesen. Zoll-Angst bei Pharma & Autos. Behörden-Angst bei Moderna, BioNTech, Sarepta & Sartorius. Giga-IPO bei Newsmax. Deals bei: Aston Martin, AMD, Globalfoundries, United Microelectronics, Rocket Companies, Mr. Cooper & Fortnox. Die Lieblingsaktie von Bill Gates. Eine Automatisierungswette. Halb so viel Volatilität wie die Börse. Das ist Waste Management (WKN: 893579). Tom Tailor, die Wolverhampton Wanderers und der Erfinder des Kinderwagens haben eins gemeinsam: Sie gehören Fosun (WKN: A0MVLL). Diesen Podcast vom 01.04.2025, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung.

Carl Quintanilla, Courtney Reagan, and David Faber began the hour by discussing the last trading day of the quarter, with the S&P and Nasdaq on pace to break a 5-quarter win streak. The technology sector was one of the worst performing groups to start 2025, as names like Nvidia and Tesla largely outperformed the S&P. CNBC correspondent Megan Cassella also joined the show live from the White House to discuss President Trump's tariffs set to take place on April 2. Later in the hour, Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna joined the program to discuss the company's latest acquisition of mortgage servicer Mr. Cooper.   Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.In today's episode, we discuss Rocket Companies' acquisition of Mr. Cooper. Plus, Robbie sits down with Bank of Tennessee's Tammie Gravlee to talk about navigating career growth within banks, the differences between lending at banks versus IMBs, strategic servicing decisions, and career advice for young women in the industry. And we go through the latest PCE inflation figures.Want to remove home sale contingencies in 48 hours or less? It's easy with Calque's newest ‘buy before you sell' product – the Contingency Buster. The Contingency Buster is your fastest and most affordable path to non-contingent financing. Calque provides a binding backup offer on your borrower's departing residence to clear the existing mortgage balance and closing costs in 48 business hours or less. You become a loan hero that saves deals and helps clients win bidding wars. Best yet? It costs less than other ‘buy before you sell' solutions. Visit www.calqueinc.com to learn more.

Buyers are finally funneling back to the housing market thanks to recently lower mortgage rates. But, we've still got a BIG housing problem to fix—undersupply. What's President Trump's plan to put more houses on the map? Freedom cities! By turning federal lands into high-tech hubs for workers, we may be able to solve our housing shortage. Is this possible, or are “freedom cities” just a far-off developer dream? We're getting into this headline and all the others filling your newsfeed in today's episode! Home prices are about to PLUMMET…says one article for a select few property types. While much of this might be clickbait, James does think it's time to scoop up some sweet property deals on second homes in hot vacation markets. With good value, economic weakness putting pressure on sellers, and long-term upside, this could be a solid move to make! Want to pay even LESS to a real estate agent? That's what everyone says, but it doesn't seem like that's what everyone wants as Redfin gets bought out by Rocket Companies. Is the low-cost real estate agent model finally about to bite the dust, or could Rocket turn things around, bringing buyers a whole new suite of low-cost services? Stick around; we're sharing our thoughts! In This Episode We Cover Trump's plan to trade federal lands for “freedom cities” that could increase housing inventory Fed rate cut update: Should we still expect rate cuts sometime in 2025? Great news for real estate agents and lenders as sales accelerate thanks to lower interest rates  One type of rental property that could be a killer deal in 2025 (in SOME markets) The end (or beginning) of Redfin as Rocket Companies buys out the low-cost-agent brokerage And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Sign Up for the On the Market Newsletter Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile On The Market 300 - Mortgage Rates Hit 2025 Low as Recession Fears Rise What Is Trump's New Affordable Housing Plan for Federal Lands? Existing-Home Sales Accelerated 4.2% in February 5 Types of Homes Expected To Plummet in Value by the End of 2025 What went wrong at Redfin? Grab Dave's Newest Book, “Start with Strategy”   Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-306 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we discuss the big real estate technology news of the week: Rocket Companies, the mortgage, real estate and personal finance giant, is buying Redfin, the Seattle-based tech-powered real estate company that has been a longtime disrupter in the world of buying and selling homes. Joining us to assess the implications are Stephanie Reid-Simons, who oversees the news team at RealEstateNews.com as a senior vice president with the news site; and Tim Ellis, a former Redfin market analyst who's a podcaster and blogger, and a veteran of Seattle-area startups including Porch, Moz, and Glowforge. Also on the show: Microsoft brings its Copilot AI technology to gaming, but can Microsoft prove this is more than Xbox meets Clippy? We’ll consider that question in the final segment with Thomas Wilde, an independent video-game journalist and editor who writes about games for GeekWire, Hard Drive, and other publications. Join us at Microsoft@50 at Town Hall Seattle this Thursday, March 20. With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should private equity be allowed in your 401(k)? 70 million Americans have roughly $12 trillion in retirement accounts and the high fee private equity firms want a piece of that. Private equity comes with higher risk than traditional stocks and bonds that are found in retirement accounts. The big difference with private equity is they are generally illiquid investments in companies that are too small or risky to issue publicly traded shares. The businesses they invest in don't issue quarterly reports on earnings and the valuations can at best be called questionable. It should be noted that private funds can tie up investors' money for years and may give you some type of loose valuation of what your investment is worth. The fees that these funds charge is around 2 1/2%, which is well above the average fund of a half percent or so in current 401(k)s. Private equity tries to claim their investments far outperform the stock and bond markets, but a study from Boston College in 2024 found that long-term returns for pension funds, which allow alternatives, generated about the same investment return as a 60/40 split of stocks and bonds. Wall Street and the owners of these private equity funds just want to generate more fees even if it means putting your 401(k) in danger with high-risk investments with little to no liquidity. I'm in hopes that private equity's pursuit of trying to get their hands on your retirement accounts hits a brick wall and the regulators protect your retirement plan.    A bitcoin strategic reserve is a terrible idea Last week there was an executive order signed to create a strategic bitcoin reserve for the United States. Crypto enthusiasts were pleased by the action, but disappointed that the order did not specify a buying schedule or clear strategy to buy more bitcoin. In the current fashion, the reserve will include coins that are already owned by the government that it seized from past law enforcement actions. The US currently owns more than 198,000 bitcoins that are worth about $17 billion. Given our large debt and the current deficit, I think it is just silly to borrow money and buy a volatile asset like bitcoin. The government is not here to make investment profits with our taxpayer dollars, if that were the case why wouldn't they also buy individual stocks? Something like the Strategic Petroleum Reserve makes sense as that commodity plays such an important part in our day to day lives. Bitcoin has no impact on our day to day lives and I just can't see what the strategic benefit would be outside of shooting for investment gains. We should be focused on paying down debt and reducing deficits rather than trying to generate investment returns with taxpayer money. I think even the action of keeping seized bitcoin is a mistake as that could be used to reduce debt. As for the price of bitcoin, I believe it could keep falling. There seems to have been a lot of catalysts that took place last year including the launch of ETFs and a more crypto friendly administration taking office. I don't see many new catalysts in the near future, which could lead to steeper declines. For me, I don't want my own dollars or my tax dollars in bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency for that matter.   Inflation report puts stagflation risks at ease The headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February came in at 2.8%, which was below the estimate of 2.9% and less than January's reading of 3%. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy came in at 3.1%, which was also below the estimate of 3.2%. This reading was less than January's reading of 3.3% and it marked the lowest increase since April of 2021 when we saw inflation rise 3%. That was really the beginning of the inflation problems as the March 2021 core CPI rate was 1.6%. I've said it before, but with inflation at these levels I really don't see it as a problem. There are some areas like eggs that increased 59% compared to last year, but outside of that most categories are quite tame. Shelter also continues to lift the inflation numbers as the index rose 4.2% in the month of February. This was the smallest increase for the shelter index since December 2021, but it still remains above both the headline and core numbers, which means it is putting upwards pressure on those reports. This report would have shown limited impact from the recent tariffs, so it will be interesting to see in the coming months what the numbers look like as the tariffs work their way through supply chains. I still believe inflation will not be a problem in 2025 and that the Fed will be able to cut rates a few times this year.   Another win on the inflation front The February Producer Price Index (PPI) showed no change in the pricing level when compared to January. For the 12-month period it rose 3.2%, which was much better than last month's reading of 3.7%. Core PPI, which excludes food and energy actually fell 0.1% from January and the annual increase of 3.4% was down from last month's reading of 3.8%. This report helps us breathe a sigh of relief as December and January produced hotter readings. As we've been saying, inflation will not go down in a straight line and month to month the readings will be bumpy, but the general trend should be lower. As we said with CPI, it will be interesting to see how the tariffs impact these inflation reports in the coming months. One thing that does not get much coverage is that we had tariffs back in 2018 and inflation did not see a major spike. Hopefully that will be the case again and we can move on from this battle against inflation that has lasted a few years now.   Who Benefits from Repealing the “SALT” limit? One of the more controversial changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was the $10,000 limit placed on the State and Local Tax (SALT) itemized deduction.  Prior to 2018, those who itemized could deduct the full amount of state income taxes and property taxes on their federal tax returns.  Under current law through the end of this year, only the first cumulative $10,000 of these taxes is deductible.  This obviously hurts high earners in states like California.  Someone making half a million dollars per year and paying $40,000 in California income taxes only receives a deduction on the first $10,000 and receives no additional deduction for any property taxes they pay. While there isn't as much public sympathy for high-income earners paying more tax, this limit also impacted California homeowners, especially first-time homebuyers.  When buying a home in California, property taxes are about 1.2% of the purchase price of that home. Thanks to Prop 13, property taxes increase minimally after purchase and generally much less than the property value increases. This means the longer you own a home, the lower your property taxes are relative to the fair market value of the property.  This also means that property taxes are most expensive when first buying a home.  In California, home values are high, mortgage rates are high, insurance costs are high, utilities are high, and because of the high value of homes, property taxes are also high. Virtually everything about homeownership in California is expensive, so it's no wonder people are struggling to afford a house. This phenomenon has gotten worse in recent years, but it's not new.  Regarding the SALT deduction, it is common for homeowners to have state income taxes and property taxes that exceed the $10,000 limit even if they're not really “high-earners” because of the income needed to simply afford a home and its corresponding property taxes.  A young family could easily be looking at $20,000 to $25,000 just in state and local taxes, most of which would not be deductible due to the SALT limit.  While the SALT deduction is mainly thought of as a high-earner issue, a lot of normal people in California would benefit from its repeal, especially if federal tax rates do not increase back to their pre-2018 levels.   Companies Discussed: DoorDash, Inc (DASH), Rocket Companies, Inc. (RKT) & Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

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On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about Rocket's acquisition of Redfin, a deal he thinks could be a watershed moment for those in mortgage and real estate. Related to this episode: Rocket Companies announces deal to acquire Redfin for $1.75 billion | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate stories. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 11, 2025 ~ Rocket Companies plans to buy Redfin, to explain their presence in residential real estate. JC Reindl, Business Reporter for The Detroit Free Press, joins Kevin to tell us about the plan.

Deals are back! Rocket Companies sees a fixer upper with Redfin and ServiceNow steps into the agentic AI era with Moveworks. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Rocket Company's plans to own even more of the homebuying process with its all-stock purchase of Redfin. - ServiceNow's step into agentic AI and Salesforce's turf with its $2.8B purchase of Moveworks. (17:03) Vail Resorts kicked off the winter season with some rough conditions despite having snowy slopes. Motley Fool analyst Anthony Schiavone joins Mary Long to check in on the ski resort owner before the company's quarterly report after the bell today. Companies discussed: RDFN, RKT, NOW, MTN Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Anthony Schiavone, Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss President Trump's comments about not ruling out a recession. Why are the guys not ready to proclaim a recession? Why is everyone spooked about recession? What are markets really scared about? Rocket Companies to buy real estate firm Redfin in $1.75B deal. Is the bull market in detox or melting down? Stock investors go on defense with dividends.

Market weakness continued this morning, including in international companies like Novo Nordisk (NVO). Its next-gen weight loss drug trial results weren't enough to draw investors in. American Airlines (AAL), United Airlines (UAL) and Delta Airlines (DAL) all got price target cuts from Bernstein. One major rally was seen in Redfin (RDFN) with Rocket Companies looking to acquire the real estate small cap. Diane King Hall has more on the morning's biggest movers.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), the Detroit-based fintech platform consisting of mortgage, real estate and personal finance businesses, today announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN), a leading digital real estate brokerage, in an all-stock transaction for a value of .50 per Redfin share, or [post_excerpt].75 billion of equity value. Founded in 2004, Redfin is one of America's most recognized real estate brands, operating a top-three home search platform with more than 1 million for-sale and rental listings and a tech-powered brokerage of more than 2,200 agents. “Rocket and Redfin have a unified vision of a... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/rocket-companies-to-purchase-redfin/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

There is a growing number of private space flight companies like Virgin Galactic and Space X. Brad Tucker joins John to discuss the goals of different private rocket companies. Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday and 7pm on Friday on 2GB/4BCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to LGBTQIA+ community some relationships are more “accepted” than not. This episode we cover Lesbian love and how it is received differently from the rest of the community.   Reading Room Book of the Month: The Color Purple by Alice Walker Local Book Store: Love & Other Books (www.loveandotherbooksshop.com) Read along with us and join our book discussion on BlueSky (@ruthelliscenter.bsky.social)! Support your local library or bookstore. We would like to thank Stonewall Sports & Rocket Companies for making this episode happen!   We want to highlight the talented Patrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast.  Check out our producer Patrick and his work at Patrick Harris (@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos 

This week on Power House, Diego sits down with Varun Krishna, the CEO of Rocket Companies. Prior to joining Rocket in 2023, Varun came up on the personal finance and enterprise software side of the tech space, with roles at Intuit and Paypal. Rocket has a growth plan to make home ownership easier, enjoyable, and sustainable for homeowners. Diego and Varun talk about how Rocket aims to achieve that by using AI tools to optimize the origination-servicing flywheel and by building long–term relationships with clients, not just one-time transactions. They also talk about recent hires to Rocket, their 2025 brand transformation plan, and whats next in-store for the company. Here's what you'll learn: Buying a home is an emotional process that should be simplified. Building long-term relationships, not just transactions, with clients is essential for success. AI is being leveraged at many points during the homebuying process to enhance operational efficiency and customer service. Rocket has an 85% recapture rate due in part to its customer-centric approach. The TPO channel is a significant priority for Rocket's growth strategy. Rocket's new marketing strategy aims to position Rocket as the 'Apple of homeownership.' Related to this episode: Rocket Companies | HousingWire Rocket Mortgage Company News and Updates | HousingWire How Rocket Mortgage plans to win in 2025 | HousingWire Varun Krishna| LinkedIn Rocket Companies HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The Power House podcast brings the biggest names in housing to answer hard-hitting questions about industry trends, operational and growth strategy, and leadership. Join HousingWire president Diego Sanchez every Thursday morning for candid conversations with industry leaders to learn how they're differentiating themselves from the competition. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The annual AWS re:Invent conference in Las Vegas has long been a marquee event for technologists and business leaders. But in 2024, it served as a rallying cry for a new technological epoch - one where generative AI (GenAI) is no longer a nascent tool but a transformative force shaping industries, economies, and creativity. At the heart of this year's address was Dr. Swami Sivasubramanian, AWS's Vice President of AI and Data, who positioned Amazon's cloud division not just as a vendor but as an architect of this revolution. Dr. Sivasubramanian began with a historical overture, likening the current moment to the Wright Brothers' first flight in 1903. That 12-second triumph, he noted, was not an isolated miracle but the result of centuries of cumulative innovation - from Leonardo da Vinci's aeronautical sketches to steam-powered gliders. In the same vein, GenAI represents the culmination of decades of research in neural networks, backpropagation algorithms, and the transformative power of Transformer architectures. However, technological breakthroughs alone were not enough. What set the stage for GenAI's explosive growth, Dr. Sivasubramanian argued, was the convergence of cloud computing, vast data lakes, and affordable machine-learning infrastructure - elements AWS has spent the better part of two decades perfecting. AWS SageMaker: The Vanguard of AI Democratization Central to AWS's GenAI arsenal is Amazon SageMaker, a comprehensive platform designed to simplify machine learning workflows. Over the past year, AWS has added more than 140 features to SageMaker, underscoring its ambition to stay ahead in the arms race of AI development. Among these innovations is SageMaker HyperPod, which provides robust tools for training the mammoth foundational models that underpin GenAI. HyperPod automates complex tasks like checkpointing, resource recovery, and distributed training, enabling enterprises like Salesforce and Thomson Reuters to train billion-parameter models without the logistical headaches. But SageMaker is evolving beyond its core machine-learning roots into a unified platform for data analytics, big data processing, and GenAI workflows. The platform's latest iteration consolidates disparate tools into a single, user-friendly interface, offering businesses an integrated suite for data preparation, model development, and deployment. Training Titans: HyperPod and Bedrock As GenAI models grow in size and sophistication, the cost and complexity of training them have skyrocketed. Dr. Sivasubramanian introduced two pivotal innovations aimed at alleviating these challenges. First, HyperPod Flexible Training Plans address the inefficiencies of securing and managing compute resources for training large models. By automating the reservation of EC2 capacity and distributing workloads intelligently, these plans reduce downtime and optimize costs. Second, Bedrock, AWS's managed service for deploying foundational models, makes it easier for developers to select, customize, and optimize GenAI models. Bedrock offers cutting-edge features like Prompt Caching - a cost-saving tool that reduces latency by storing frequently used queries - and Intelligent Prompt Routing, which directs tasks to the most cost-effective model without sacrificing quality. Case Studies in Innovation Throughout his keynote, Dr. Sivasubramanian showcased real-world applications of AWS's GenAI capabilities. Autodesk, the software titan renowned for its design and engineering tools, is leveraging SageMaker to develop GenAI models that combine spatial reasoning with physics-based design principles. These models allow architects to create structurally sound and manufacturable 3D designs, effectively automating tedious aspects of the creative process. Meanwhile, Rocket Companies, a leader in mortgage lending, has deployed Amazon Bedrock to create AI agents that handle 70% of customer interactions autonomously. These agents, embedded in Rocket's AI-driven platform, streamli...

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On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Bill Emerson, president of Rocket Companies, about their lawsuit against HUD, which alleges that the agency is unfairly holding the company accountable for the actions of an independent appraiser. The two also discuss the DOJ lawsuit against Rocket. Related to this episode: Rocket sues HUD, saying it isn't accountable for appraiser's actions | HousingWire DOJ sues Rocket, appraisal companies over alleged discrimination | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate stories. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Mildenhall is the former Managing Director of TBWA, SVP of the Coca-Cola Company, first CMO at Airbnb and Independent Board Member at Peloton Interactive, Co-Founder of TwentyFirstCenturyBrand and current Chief Marketing Officer at Rocket Companies.And we are back this week with Part 2 of our interview with Jonathan.Last week, we dove deep into his childhood growing up & how everything was stacked against him: he was the only black person in his family and community, was working class and grew up in a housing estate, attended a polytechnic, experienced blatant racism and physical abuse and also had zero connections in advertisingThe very industry that he rose to the very top in.In Part 2, we delve deep into his career. What it means to join Coca-Cola when it was creatively bankrupt, the stories behind some of his biggest and most successful advertising campaigns including have two ads being featured at the same Superbowl, why he gave it all up for a then unknown startup called Airbnb, what it takes to ‘make it' in his team and so much more.And in case you didn't know, this interview is also available on Youtube. Check it out via the links below.Now are you ready?Let's go!Highlights:2:17 Coca-Cola was creatively bankrupt?!7:31 Being Coca-Cola's poster child for diversity - 2014 Super Bowl [America the Beautiful]15:35 The only CMO to have 2 Super Bowl ads play at the same time16:14 How Brian Chesky convinced Jonathan to commit career suicide22:10 Building an Olympic marketing team26:08 Why 25% of people don't make it in Jonathan's team27:17 Who is Jonathan Mildenhall the leader?29:25 Launching his own company37:12 A Colourful View from the Top41:52 Advice to any aspiring CMO before they take the seat?44:20 Brand marketing or customer marketing?

Jonathan Mildenhall is the former Managing Director of TBWA, Senior Vice President of the Coca-Cola Company, first CMO at Airbnb and Independent Board Member at Peloton Interactive, Co-Founder of TwentyFirstCenturyBrand and current Chief Marketing Officer at Rocket Companies.In other words, someone at the very top of the marketing industry. Who was once treated as an experiment.Growing up in Leed, Jonathan faced tremendous physical and racial abuse. It got so bad that he once ran to his mum, telling her that he didn't want to be black!But his mum responded by saying, “Unfortunately, there are ignorant people who will always be frightened because you look different. And they're going to say hurtful things and sometimes they will do hurtful things. You can't change your packaging but they can never ever damage what's inside of your packaging.” Eventually, Jonathan found his calling - in marketing!Even though the odds were stacked against him: he was from a polytechnic, grew up in a council estate, was black and had no family name to fall back on.But as it turns out, he had a spark.And that spark was what drew people to him.Allowed him to rise to the top of the London marketing scene and dominate the global scene later as he became a Senior Vice President at the Coca-Cola Company and the first CMO at Airbnb.If ever there was a story of someone who has triumphed against all odds, it would be Jonathan. So are you ready to learn how he did it?Let's go.Highlights3:23 The 8-year-old Jonathan8:08 Keeping a childlike wonder12:01 Show a bit of leg!15:51 Protecting his mum's independence19:12 Advertising is NOT for you?!22:03 The awkward “oh my goodness, you're a black guy”24:22 The energy of the 80s advertising industry26:17 You're an experiment30:43 Meeting John Hegarty of BBH (Bartle Bogle Hegarty)35:35 Cindy Gallup dragged him out of the closet!43:47 Living authentically45:10 I was shit scared50:10 Phil Mooney - Director of Heritage Communications for 40+ years at the Coca-Cola Company

The market seems to be ignoring today's retail sales data ahead of the Fed decision on interest rates tomorrow. We'll look ahead to the most uncertain Fed meeting in nearly a decade. Plus, the CEO of Rocket Companies says a quarter-point cut could lead to mortgage rates climbing in the near term. He'll join us to explain why. And one analyst sees several names at or near inflection points, even if things slow down into the holiday season.

The DEC hosted Dan Gilbert, Founder & Chairman of Rocket Companies, on Friday, September 13, at the Icon.

September 13, 2024 ~ Dan Gilbert, Founder of Rocket Companies talks to Paul W. Smith about a number of important issues in the City of Detroit including the future of the Detroit Renaissance Center, regional transit and the importance of attracting young workers to the area to live, work and play.

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Ben shares fresh insights into the current market trends and discusses two specific trading ideas. He starts by highlighting the recent market rebound following the correction through August, emphasizing the shift from high-risk, high-valuation stocks to more defensive areas with solid fundamentals. Ben then takes a bite into Beyond Meat as a potential short trade due to its deteriorating balance sheet and increasing financial challenges. He also explores Rocket Companies, noting its strong revenue growth and potential for a positive surprise in the upcoming earnings report. Watch the full episode to get all the details on these tail-risk trades!

I'Sha and Krystina Discuss Pride 2024 We highlight the amazing support we received this year during Pride and uplift those who have been supporting our efforts to make the world a better place for LGBTQ + young people. We attended many Pride events from Motor city to Royal oak. We also had the pleasure of hosting an amazing Catfight for the Crown with a huge that you to our sponsors 6th Degree Production, Ford, Rocket Companies, Display Group, 4 Wall Entertainment, Fleur Detroit, Motor City Pride, Stonewall Sports, L Tantay, Three Cats, Eaze, Broadway in Detroit, Pingk, and Detroit Parasol. We also want to thank all the in-kind supporters and volunteers for their amazing support. We want to highlight the talented Patrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast. Check out our producer Patrick and his work at Patrick Harris (@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos

This week on The CMO Podcast, Jim continues his conversation with Jonathan Mildenhall. He hands over his hosting duties and shares his own career & life journey. If you haven't already, make sure to listen to part one before heading into this one. Last week, the episode ended with Jim bringing P&G to the Cannes Lions festival for the first time; little did he expect that five years later the company would be honored as Creative Marketer of the Year. Jonathan picks up their conversation with Jim's decision to leave P&G after receiving the Cannes Lions award, and to start the second part of his career.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 27, 2024 ~ Varun Krishna, CEO of Rocket Companies joins Mark Hollis live from The Rocket Mortgage Classic.

June 27, 2024 ~ Dan Gilbert, Founder and Chairman of Rocket Companies and Jay Monahan, Commissioner PGA Tour talk to Mark Hollis at the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

June 27, 2024 ~ Bill Emerson, President Rocket Companies joins Mark Hollis live from the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

June 27, 2024 ~ Dan Gilbert, Founder and Chairman of Rocket Companies joins Mark Hollis from the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

As the podcast approaches its 300th episode, Jim is switching things up (literally) as he welcomes guest host and friend, Jonathan Mildenhall, to interview him. Why Jonathan? For starters, he is one of the most gifted and generous leaders in the brand-building industry, and as you'll learn during the conversation, a sort of brother to Jim. Not in the obvious ways; Jonathan is black, gay, English, and was raised by his mother in the projects of north Leeds. Jim is white, one of six children, born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in a very Roman Catholic household. Despite their differences, you will certainly feel the brotherly spirit between the two. Jonathan's career has also brought him to incredible heights. He has worked 14 years on the agency side of the business, with time spent at BBH and TBWA. During his seven years in the Senior marketing role at Coca-Cola, his team was named 2013 Creative Marketer of the Year by Cannes Lions. From there, he became the first CMO of AirBnB, where they introduced the “Belong Anywhere” brand platform. In 2018, he co-founded the consultancy 21st Century brand. Currently, he resides as the first-ever CMO of Rocket Companies.For the past five years, once or twice a week, Jim has interviewed hundreds of senior leaders (mostly CMOs). Each guest has a unique story and has opened up to share their challenges, successes and vulnerabilities. Now, with Jonathan's “CMO C-Print” as a guide, Jim shares his own story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 30, 2024 ~ Varun Krishna, CEO of Rocket Companies and Rocket Mortgage, talks to Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about how his company plans to use AI to modernize the home-buying industry. Listen as Varun tells us how Rocket's tech-savvy approach will simplify financing through data secure automation and close loans faster than competitors. Krishna says this innovation will help people efficiently navigate the challenges of buying and selling homes, while allowing more time for human interaction and support.

On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler hosts a special tribute episode for industry leader David Stevens. Bill Emerson, president and CEO of Rocket Companies, Rob Van Raaphorst, senior vice president at Rational 360, and Marcia Davies, COO and founder of Mpower at the Mortgage Bankers Association, talk about Dave's leadership, legacy and what they will remember most. Related to this episode: David Stevens, former FHA Commissioner and MBA President, has died HousingWire's YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's produced 7 Super Bowl commercials in his career.  Including an almost impossible feat of landing two consecutive #1 rankings atop the highly coveted USA Today Ad Meter for Rocket Mortgage.  Casey Hurbis is the Chief Marketing Officer of Rocket Mortgage, the flagship brand within the Rocket Companies portfolio.  He oversees all marketing initiatives for the company's in-house agency while working with some amazing ad agencies in the Midwest.  We talked about what goes on behind the scenes of producing a Super Bowl commercial, in-house agencies, and the best break-in advice.  We even did some rapid-fire questions to shake things up. Links: Connect with Casey: https://linkedin.com/in/caseyhurbis/ Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/66741635 Win a Crowbar to break into advertising: https://www.crowbarawards.com/

The DEC hosted Sara Armbruster, President & CEO of Steelcase Inc., and Bill Emerson, President & COO of Rocket Companies, on Thursday, November 2, at the Westin Book Cadillac. In a fireside chat with the DEC's Steve Grigorian, Sara and Bill discussed "Navigating the Return to Office" and answered questions from the audience. This Future of Work Series meeting was presented in partnership with Detroit Public TV.

Khyati Shah, Director Experience Design at Rocket Companies, a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate, automotive and more. Khyati shares her interesting journey looking back from being a leader who is designing the future of lending platforms today to where she started as a young artist who tried her hand at Advertising in the cutthroat competitive markets of Mumbai to painting murals on cafe walls to T-shirt illustrations to finding her first break in enterprise product design. Always staying hungry for what she finds fulfillment in and that is one motto she has as a leader even today.

Happy Valentine's Day 'No Homo', mass shooting at MSU takes 3 lives, Eli Zaret joins us with some final Super Bowl thoughts, celebrities overdoing plastic surgery, Ted Williams Clip of the Day, fat Elton John, Amber Rose's Slut Walk, and the NBA fines Cam Thomas for 'no homo'. Another school mass shooting, this time on the campus of MSU. The deceased victims Alex Verner, Brian Fraser, and Arielle Diamond Anderson are all from metro Detroit. The perpetrator should never have had this opportunity. Threats against Michigan schools have been through the roof. You can still catch White Boy Rick with Charlie LeDuff on March 18th at Andiamo's Showroom. We See It Eli's Way on the Super Bowl, rip the fake pomp and circumstance of the Big Game, Kari Lake vs the Black National Anthem, blame José Feliciano for anthem madness, rip the Sodfather George Toma, get us ready for baseball season, Dan Gilbert vs Mat Ishbia and more. Jay Farner is to retire as CEO from Rocket Companies. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/dams to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a Bonus Gift! It's completely risk free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! Sam Bankman-Fried is breaking rules while on house arrest with his VPN. Terry Bradshaw is in trouble for fat shaming Andy Reid. The Ted Williams Clip of the Day is back Former Michigan State Spartan basketball star Keith Appling pleads guilty to murder. A train derailment in Ohio shoots vinyl chloride all up in the air and people are rightfully freaking out. A United Airlines plane back in December was a roller coaster. Politricks: Chris Christie is warning America about Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Donald Trump has a new nickname for Ron DeSantis. 'Don't Know' is leading the Democratic polls. Rolling Stone somehow ranks Rihanna #8 all-time in SB Halftime shows. MGK has allegedly been nailing his guitarist Sophie Lloyd, but he and Megan Fox head to therapy. Brian Austin Green remains boring. Is Cameo over? There is a new documentary coming about HQ Trivia. Madonna bizarre appearance has everybody talking about celebrities that have had way too much plastic surgery. Elton John's friends are concerned about his massive weight problem. Shania Twain's friends are concerned about her thin weight problem. The UFO shot down in Lake Huron hasn't been recovered yet. The military missed their first shot. Cam Thomas has been fined $40K for saying "no homo" during a post-game interview. The Taliban is super-bummed about regular 9-to-5 life. Bill Maher put together a list of their complaints. Amber Rose showed up on High Low with EmRata and it was awful. Emily Ratajkowski and Eric André post a romantic Valentine's Day/Black History Month Instagram. Valerie Bertinelli wants to talk about her weight yet again. Paulina Porizkova wants to show you how hot she is in a bikini while fishing for compliments. JFK Jr was transphobic and needs to be canceled before returning from the dead. Post Malone's friends are concerned about his thin weight problem. A bar in Australia wouldn't let him in because of his face tattoos. Britney Spears River Red remains crazy. Amy Robach's friends are concerned about her relationship with TJ Holmes. JuJu Smith-Schuster wishes you a happy Valentine's Day. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company Social media is dumb, but we're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).

Creative leaders face both management and design challenges. In this bonus episode of Real Creative Leadership, Jess Kirkman of Taco Bell, Andy Vitale of Rocket Companies, and Nathan Dill of Digitas discuss what it takes to meet difficulties with creative solutions. Recorded live at Adobe MAX 2022.Real Creative Leadership is a video and podcast series that helps creative leaders make an impact on the business world. The series is produced by The Stoke Group (@thestokegroup), a full-service digital marketing and creative agency. Our host Adam Morgan (@askadmo) is Adobe's executive creative director, an Adweek Creative 100, and author of Sorry Spock, Emotions Drive Business. For more information, go to realcreativeleadership.com.Mentioned in this show: Adobe MAXTaco Bell DesignRocket CompaniesDigitasAdam MorganThe Stoke Group

Researcher Alan Kay is widely credited for saying, “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” Our guest Brian Woodring, CIO of Rocket Companies concurs, as he is part of a company that is currently trying to define the future of mortgages. Working with Salesforce, his organization is continually trying (and learning from) innovative ways to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and generate ROI. Hear how Brian and his team may not have a “master plan” but still succeed through discovery, feedback, and a consistent focus on customers.Tune in to learn:Why there's no “master plan” for growth in IT businesses (5:00)How did Rocket measure the progress of its digital transformation (14:45)The differences between an OKR and a key result (25:14)IT Visionaries is brought to you by Salesforce. With Salesforce's low-code app dev tools, you can be more efficient, more productive and save money by reducing development time by up to 90%. Get Salesforce's Low-Code Playbook and increase time to value for your team and your customers. Download the free playbook today.Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.

Stocks are getting a lift from better-than-expected earnings today. Consumer confidence also beat expectations. But housing is stuck in a deep freeze, and the Fed and markets are still on 2 different pages for 2023. We'll explain why, and what it means for you. Plus, rising rates have crushed mortgage lenders. The CEO of Rocket Companies joins us to discuss what his company is doing to soften the blow. And, there could be big changes coming to your 401k, courtesy of Congress and its $1.7 trillion funding bill. We'll tell you all you need to know.

Before co-founding Truebill (now Rocket Money), Yahya Mokhtarzada and his brothers were always starting companies together. From the traditional lemonade stand to shoveling driveways, their ventures were always evolving. Together, they launched Free Webs—which became Webs.com—and Yahya found himself (and his brothers!) raising Series A when Yahya was graduating college.He left after a few years to serve as Vice President of Business Development at Nanigans where he helped grow the company from less than $1 million to over $20 million in run rate. After getting the gang back together, the team of brothers couldn't find a million dollar idea—so they started with a small one. The pain point was huge for people and momentum grew quickly. In late 2021, Truebill was bought by Rocket Companies for $1.275 billion. Yahya continues to serve as the CRO at Truebill, which is now called Rocket Money. In this episode, you will hear:How Yahya and his brothers started Truebill with a very small, specific pain point that he didn't believe had potential to be a big businessThe PR strategy Yahya used to do PR in-house and grow users from 3,000 to 30,000Why you need PR in the early stages of your startup, but should focus your energy on the channels you can control in later stagesConnect with your host on Instagram at @shauna.armitage and listen to more Startup Renegade stories at www.startuprenegades.com