Episodes

Broker to Broker Podcast | Episode 218: “Challenge & Make It Make Sense” with Bryan Atwood Host: Mark Summers (Founding President, AIME) Guest: Bryan Atwood (Broker/Owner, Atwood Mortgage) Episode Description: In this powerhouse episode, Mark Summers sits down with Bryan Atwood, a sixth-generation real estate pro turned broker/owner of Atwood Mortgage, to unpack his jaw-dropping journey from zero lending experience to building a thriving brokerage in just four years. Key Takeaways: From Re...

The Broker Power-Up Podcast, powered by AIME, is back with another action-packed episode designed to help mortgage brokers close more loans, grow their businesses, and stay ahead of industry trends. Hosted by Jonathon Haddad & Tommy Golightly, this episode dives into the hottest broker conversations, essential sales strategies, and real-world lessons from top industry leaders. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Broker Buzz – The top trending topics in the Brokers Are Best Facebook group Sales P...

Broker to Broker Episode 217 – Carlos Scarpero: Mastering SEO, YouTube, and Niche Marketing for Mortgage Success In this episode of Broker to Broker, host Mark Summers sits down with Carlos Scarpero, a seasoned loan officer at Edge Home Finance, to dive into the power of digital marketing and niche specialization in the mortgage industry. Carlos shares his unique journey—from his early days in marketing to becoming a YouTube and SEO expert who generates leads organically. Key takeaways from th...

The Broker Power-Up Podcast, powered by AIME, is back with another action-packed episode designed to help mortgage brokers close more loans, grow their businesses, and stay ahead of industry trends. Hosted by Jonathon Haddad & Tommy Golightly, this episode dives into the hottest broker conversations, essential sales strategies, and real-world lessons from top industry leaders. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Broker Buzz – The top trending topics in the Brokers Are Best Facebook group Sales P...

Episode 216: Rising from Tragedy to Triumph – Ryan Kearns’ Blueprint for Growth & Resilience In this profoundly impactful episode of Broker to Broker, host Marc Summers sits down with Ryan Kearns, Managing Member of Kearns Mortgage Team, LLC, and recent HousingWire Rising Star, for a raw and inspiring conversation about overcoming adversity, scaling a brokerage, and building unshakable systems. Ryan shares: His unconventional start – from business loans to DSCR to becoming a top-producing broke...

The Broker Power-Up Podcast, powered by AIME, is back with another action-packed episode designed to help mortgage brokers close more loans, grow their businesses, and stay ahead of industry trends. Hosted by Jonathon Haddad & Tommy Golightly, this episode dives into the hottest broker conversations, essential sales strategies, and real-world lessons from top industry leaders. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Broker Buzz – The top trending topics in the Brokers Are Best Facebook group Sales P...

Episode 215: From Retail to Wholesale – Building a Legacy in the Mortgage Industry with Mahb Rahman In this dynamic episode of Broker to Broker, host Marc Summers sits down with Mahb Rahman, Chief Growth Officer at Safetrust Mortgage, for a candid conversation about his journey from retail banking to a driving force in the wholesale channel. Mahb shares invaluable insights on: The mindset shift from retail to wholesale – why humility and problem-solving are key Lessons on relationship-buildi...

The Broker Power-Up Podcast, powered by AIME, is back with another action-packed episode designed to help mortgage brokers close more loans, grow their businesses, and stay ahead of industry trends. Hosted by Jonathon Haddad & Tommy Golightly, this episode dives into the hottest broker conversations, essential sales strategies, and real-world lessons from top industry leaders. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Broker Buzz – The top trending topics in the Brokers Are Best Facebook group Sales P...

Broker to Broker Episode 214 – “30 Years of Mortgage Mastery: Robyn Graves on Educating to Dominate” Host Marc Summers sits down with Robyn Graves, Founder/CEO/Loan Originator of Success Mortgage, for a powerhouse conversation packed with three decades of industry wisdom. From surviving market crashes to navigating regulatory chaos, Robyn shares how her journey—from a $23K finance assistant to running a 22-LO multistate brokerage—proves that knowledge, relationships, and adaptability are the ul...

The Broker Power-Up Podcast, powered by AIME, is back with another action-packed episode designed to help mortgage brokers close more loans, grow their businesses, and stay ahead of industry trends. Hosted by Jonathon Haddad & Tommy Golightly, this episode dives into the hottest broker conversations, essential sales strategies, and real-world lessons from top industry leaders. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Broker Buzz – The top trending topics in the Brokers Are Best Facebook group Sales P...

Episode 213: Building Community & Controlling the Controllables with Michelle Chretien In this inspiring episode of the Broker to Broker podcast, host Marc Summers sits down with Michelle Chretien, broker-owner of Empire Mortgage and a beacon of positivity in the mortgage industry. Michelle shares her incredible journey from working in a factory to becoming a force in the wholesale channel, emphasizing the power of community, attitude, and effort. Discover how Michelle transitioned from retail...

The Broker Power-Up Podcast, powered by AIME, is back with another action-packed episode designed to help mortgage brokers close more loans, grow their businesses, and stay ahead of industry trends. Hosted by Jonathon Haddad & Tommy Golightly, this episode dives into the hottest broker conversations, essential sales strategies, and real-world lessons from top industry leaders. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Broker Buzz – The top trending topics in the Brokers Are Best Facebook group Sales P...

Episode 212: From Welfare to Wholesale – Ashlin Endter’s Journey to Building 4MG Mortgage Join host Mark Summers, Founding President of AIME, in this inspiring episode of Broker to Broker as he sits down with Ashlin Endter, Founder & Broker of 4MG Mortgage. Ashlin’s story is one of resilience, determination, and heart — from counting diapers on welfare to becoming a powerhouse in the wholesale mortgage channel. Key Takeaways: From Struggle to Success: How Ashlin went from “broke, busted, and d...

The Broker Power-Up Podcast, powered by AIME, is back with another action-packed episode designed to help mortgage brokers close more loans, grow their businesses, and stay ahead of industry trends. Hosted by Jonathon Haddad & Tommy Golightly, this episode dives into the hottest broker conversations, essential sales strategies, and real-world lessons from top industry leaders. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Broker Buzz – The top trending topics in the Brokers Are Best Facebook group Sales P...

Season 5 Premiere: Broker to Broker – Featuring Mat Ishbia, President & CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage Host Marc Summers kicks off Season 5 of Broker to Broker with an electrifying episode featuring Mat Ishbia, President & CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM). In this episode, Mat shares his journey from starting as an entry-level employee to leading one of the most broker-friendly companies in the mortgage industry. Dive into topics like: Why the broker channel is the future – Mat breaks ...

The Broker Power-Up Podcast, powered by AIME, is back with another action-packed episode designed to help mortgage brokers close more loans, grow their businesses, and stay ahead of industry trends. Hosted by Jonathon Haddad & Tommy Golightly, this episode dives into the hottest broker conversations, essential sales strategies, and real-world lessons from top industry leaders. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Broker Buzz – The top trending topics in the Brokers Are Best Facebook group Sales P...

The Broker Power-Up Podcast, powered by AIME, is back with another action-packed episode designed to help mortgage brokers close more loans, grow their businesses, and stay ahead of industry trends. Hosted by Jonathon Haddad & Tommy Golightly, this episode dives into the hottest broker conversations, essential sales strategies, and real-world lessons from top industry leaders. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Broker Buzz – The top trending topics in the Brokers Are Best Facebook group Sales P...

The Broker Power-Up Podcast, powered by AIME, is back with another action-packed episode designed to help mortgage brokers close more loans, grow their businesses, and stay ahead of industry trends. Hosted by Jonathon Haddad & Tommy Golightly, this episode dives into the hottest broker conversations, essential sales strategies, and real-world lessons from top industry leaders. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Broker Buzz – The top trending topics in the Brokers Are Best Facebook group Sales P...

The Broker Power-Up Podcast, powered by AIME, is back with another action-packed episode designed to help mortgage brokers close more loans, grow their businesses, and stay ahead of industry trends. Hosted by Jonathon Haddad & Tommy Golightly, this episode dives into the hottest broker conversations, essential sales strategies, and real-world lessons from top industry leaders. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Broker Buzz – The top trending topics in the Brokers Are Best Facebook group Sales P...

The Broker Power-Up Podcast, powered by AIME, is back with another action-packed episode designed to help mortgage brokers close more loans, grow their businesses, and stay ahead of industry trends. Hosted by Jonathon Haddad & Tommy Golightly, this episode dives into the hottest broker conversations, essential sales strategies, and real-world lessons from top industry leaders. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Broker Buzz – The top trending topics in the Brokers Are Best Facebook group Sales P...

The Broker Power-Up Podcast, powered by AIME, is back with another action-packed episode designed to help mortgage brokers close more loans, grow their businesses, and stay ahead of industry trends. Hosted by Jonathon Haddad & Tommy Golightly, this episode dives into the hottest broker conversations, essential sales strategies, and real-world lessons from top industry leaders. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Broker Buzz – The top trending topics in the Brokers Are Best Facebook group Sales P...

The Broker Power-Up Podcast, powered by AIME, is back with another action-packed episode designed to help mortgage brokers close more loans, grow their businesses, and stay ahead of industry trends. Hosted by Jonathon Haddad & Tommy Golightly, this episode dives into the hottest broker conversations, essential sales strategies, and real-world lessons from top industry leaders. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Broker Buzz – The top trending topics in the Brokers Are Best Facebook group Sales P...

Welcome to the Broker Power-Up Podcast, brought to you by AIME (The Association of Independent Mortgage Experts)! Join Chairman and CEO Jonathon Haddad and Tommy Golightly for an unfiltered, action-packed podcast designed to help mortgage brokers close more loans, grow their businesses, and stay ahead of industry trends. Each episode features three dynamic segments: 1️⃣ Broker Buzz: Dive into the hottest topics and top posts from the Brokers Are Best Facebook group. 2️⃣ Sales Pitch Training: ...

This episode is brought to you by Fuse 2025 Join us for the SEASON FINALE of the Broker to Broker podcast, featuring AIME Chairman & CEO, Jonathon Haddad! Join us in finding out all that the broker community has accomplished over 2024 with surprising stats that prove once again, that Brokers Are Best. Jonathon has had an absolutely unbelievable year. Since being announced as AIME’s new CEO in January, Jonathon handled a massive amount of initial criticism and outrage with grace, as he directly ...