Episodes

Episode 258 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Jason duPont (Chief Strategy Officer at NEXA Mortgage) This week’s episode features Jason duPont, a thirty-year mortgage veteran who started as a broker, spent time in retail, built and sold his own brokerage, retired early, and found his way back to the business he loves. Now the Chief Strategy Officer at NEXA Mortgage, Jason shares his perspective on growth, alignment, and why the broker channel is the best place for loan of...

Episode 257 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Ashley Bedford (Loan Originator at appli Home Loans) This week’s episode features Ashley Bedford, a top producing loan officer who found her way into mortgages after a life-changing home buying experience. Ashley shares how she went from a one-bedroom with her mother-in-law to closing twenty to thirty loans a month, all while maintaining a focus on people over paychecks. She talks advice for social media, building authentic r...

Episode 256 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Jason Kindler (President of First Coast Mortgage Funding) This week’s episode features Jason Kindler, a 25-year mortgage veteran who started as a broker, moved to retail, and came back to the broker channel with a fresh perspective. Jason shares why independence was the catalyst for his return, how brokers can successfully compete with builder financing, and his simple approach to AI that anyone can implement. He also discuss...

Episode 255 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: John McLaughlin (Broker & Owner of McLaughlin Mortgage) This week’s episode features John McLaughlin, who started in real estate as a top 1% agent before transitioning into the mortgage space. After two years in retail lending, John made the jump to the broker channel and hasn’t looked back. He shares how he built his tech stack from the ground up, why treating realtor partners as valuable assets is key to long-term success, a...

Episode 254 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Joseph Dionne (Managing Partner at appli Home Loans) This week’s episode features Joseph Dionne, who took a job out of college as a real estate assistant and built it up into a thriving mortgage brokerage. It wasn’t always easy! His turning point came after a car accident left him with a broken back and a choice to make. Let the injury define him or push past every limitation being placed on him. Joseph shares how ultra marath...

Episode 253 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Kathy Dey (Director of Operations at Apex Processors) This week’s episode features Kathy Dey, a mortgage operations veteran who started her career in telemarketing at 16 and has since held roles in origination, compliance, underwriting, and processing management. Now leading operations at Apex Processors, Kathy shares her unique perspective on the broker-processor partnership, why contract processing is changing the game for L...

Episode 252 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Christine Beckwith (CEO of 20/20 VSC) This week’s episode features Christine Beckwith, a mortgage industry veteran with decades of experience in roles like executive leadership, origination, and master coaching. As the CEO of 20/20 VSC, Christine has built a comprehensive coaching platform designed to help originators and leaders reach new heights. In this episode, she offers a strong perspective on the current economic climat...

Episode 251 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Ryan Whitfield (Home Loan Specialist at C2 Financial) This week’s episode features Ryan Whitfield, who spent a decade as a pastor before transitioning into the mortgage industry. Ryan shares how his background in building trust and connecting with people became the foundation of his lending business. From struggling with internet leads to building a referral based model around first time homebuyers, Ryan offers a refreshing pe...

Episode 250 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Tanner Mulvihill (Owner and Senior Loan Officer of Bayfield Home Loans) This week’s milestone 250th episode features Tanner Mulvihill, a former United States Marine turned mortgage broker who has spent over two decades perfecting the art of the bold move. Tanner shares his three stage blueprint for loan officers: how to survive and thrive as a new LO, how to lock in systems and past client relationships in the middle years, an...

Episode 249 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Mario Escobedo (Owner and Founder of Sienna Mortgage) Mario Escobedo grew up around the mortgage industry, stepped away from it, and ultimately came back to build something all his own. He shares how his early years as a loan coordinator shaped his understanding of the business, why he treats every client interaction like a system, and how giving value without asking has become the cornerstone of his success with realtor partn...

Episode 248 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: JP Hussey (The Hussey Team) JP Hussey is back, and he brought the Huss-bus. Our former Broker to Broker host returns to talk marketing, mindset, and how to make mortgages fun. From the famous Huss-bus to closing loans on the Rocky steps in Philly, JP has built a purchase-focused brokerage around consistency, fun, and genuine relationships. He sits down with Marc to talk about marketing, mindset, and why scheduling your day is...

Episode 247 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Paul Messina (VA Loan Specialist at Canopy Mortgage) This week’s episode features Paul Messina, a former paramedic, firefighter, police detective, and military veteran who found his way into the mortgage industry after a chance meeting with a loan officer who challenged him to “do his effing job.” Paul shares his remarkable journey from healthcare and public safety to becoming a VA loan specialist, and how attending Ascent, AI...

Episode 246 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Kyle Koller (Branch Manager at UMortgage) This week’s episode features Kyle Koller, a ten year mortgage veteran who has built his entire career in the broker channel. He shares his unconventional start in the industry, after receiving a text from a former student. Kyle talks with Marc about the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and relationship building tactics that have sustained his business through countless market cycl...

Episode 245 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Jason Sharon (Owner of Home Loans Inc.) This week’s episode features a returning guest and owner of Home Loans Inc., Jason Sharon. A retired Navy veteran and longtime AIME supporter, Jason has built a thriving brokerage across seven states by mastering the art of delegation, creating new systems and harnessing the power of virtual assistants. Key Takeaways: Why it’s important to check your ego and let go of tasks that don’t ...

Episode 244 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Christopher Griffith (Founder of Vetted VA) This week’s episode features Chris Griffith, a longtime friend of AIME and founder of Vetted VA, a training community built to help mortgage professionals serve veterans with confidence and capability. Chris shares the heart behind Vetted VA, why education should focus on understanding over memorization, and how to navigate market cycles without losing your footing. Key Takeaways: ...

Episode 243 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Brian Yampolsky (Owner and Founder of Orion Mortgage Corporation) Marc is joined this week by Brian Yampolsky, a 34-year veteran of the industry who has built a thriving brokerage on relationship-based referrals and consistent, thoughtful execution. From surviving market shifts to refining the client experience, Brian shares the practical strategies that have sustained his business for decades. Key Takeaways: Why a relationsh...

Episode 242 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Sean Grapevine (Vice President of Product Strategy at UMortgage) This week’s episode features Sean Grapevine, who went from restaurant kitchens to leading product strategy at UMortgage. Join Marc and Sean as they break down the true role of a CRM, what the road to get to this point looked like for Sean, and why consistency is the true driver behind lasting growth. Key Takeaways: Why CRMs should focus on the “who” and “why”, no...

Episode 241 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Doug Liska (CEO of Nextdoor Lending) This week’s episode features Doug Liska, CEO of Nextdoor Lending. With over 20 years in the industry, Doug shares his path from bank teller to Quicken Loans leader, to founding and scaling Nextdoor Lending, through its acquisition by NerdWallet. Key Takeaways: Transitioning from Quicken Loans leadership to founding Nextdoor Lending. Building a culture focused on producer success and relati...

Episode 239 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Russell Petty (Founder of Broker Marketplace) In this special demo-style episode, Russell Petty returns to roll up his sleeves and show loan officers exactly how to move beyond basic ChatGPT. Through live screen sharing, he reveals a suite of powerful AI tools that have the ability to transform how you learn, market, automate, and scale your business. Key Takeaways: – Use Google’s Notebook to create audio/video lessons & othe...

Episode 238 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Russell Petty (Founder of Broker Marketplace) This week’s Broker to Broker podcast features A.I. strategist and former broker-owner Russell Petty, who delivers a masterclass on integrating artificial intelligence into your brokerage. Russell moves far beyond basic ChatGPT uses, revealing how broker-owners can harness advanced A.I. for deep market research, automated system building, and creating unmatched value for loan officer...

Episode 237 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Troy Molitor (President and CEO of Molitor Financial Group) This week’s Broker to Broker podcast features Troy Molitor, who shares how he built a thriving business centered on consistency, communication, and genuine connection. With more than two decades in the mortgage industry, Troy breaks down how brokers can create momentum through simple daily actions, build trust with both clients and partners, and use mindset as a strate...

Episode 236 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Matt Oliver (Loan Originator at Lund Mortgage Team) This week’s Broker to Broker podcast features Matt Oliver from Lund Mortgage, who shares how he built a thriving direct-to-consumer model, maintained a strong referral network, and created long-term success through consistent database management and client relationships. With over 20 years in the business, Matt breaks down the practical steps brokers can take right now to win...

Episode 235 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Steven Carey (Owner of Hightide Mortgage) This week’s Broker to Broker podcast features Steven Carey, Owner of Hightide Mortgage, who shares how he built a thriving brokerage by blending corporate sales discipline with modern technology and a people-first mindset. From his start in banking to launching Hightide, Steven breaks down how brokers can use AI, data, and intentional planning to stand out in a rapidly evolving industry....

Episode 234 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Kenneth “KT” Travis (President & CEO at Greenlight Mortgage, Lender Relations Manager at AIME) This week’s Broker to Broker Podcast features Kenneth “KT” Travis, a Marine veteran, CEO of Greenlight Mortgage, and AIME’s Lender Partnership Director. He’s here to share his inspiring journey from serving in the Marines to helping shape the future of the broker community. The lessons learned from building and rebuilding his business...