On this episode of Get Real 411 Brad and Jamie welcome Rob Pieklo, COO of AFR to discuss why he left AFR and why he decided to come back. They also talk about what makes AFR unique and the benefits it offers to loan originators. About Rob Pieklo: Robert Pieklo, Chief Operating Officer, recently returned to AFR, having overseen lending, revenue, cap…

Christine Beckwith joins Jamie Cavanaugh for a discussion about her journey from Junior LO to CEO, Best Selling Author, and Coach to some of the biggest names in the mortgage industry. About Christine Beckwith: Christine Beckwith is a 35 plus year Veteran of the mortgage industry. She has held positions ranking from originations all the way to seni…

Happy Fourth of July! Get Real 411 is taking the week off to celebrate, but we'll be back in two weeks with a brand new episode. For this week we have one of our favorite episodes featuring Chris Johnstone from Connection Inc. Hope you enjoy! -- On this episode, Chris Johnstone, President and Owner of Connection Inc. joins Brad and Jamie to share s…

Scott Donnell of GravyStack joins Brad and Jamie to discuss raising children with financial literacy and his journey through founding multiple companies. About Scott Donnell: Scott Donnell is the founder of Apex Leadership Co, Hapbee Technologies, and the GravyStack™ banking app for kids and families. Since 2011, his companies have taught leadershi…

Jonathon Haddad, the new CEO of AIME, joins Brad and Jamie for a chat about his journey from bartending to commercial real estate and how that led him to the mortgage industry. He also discusses his family background, work ethic, and the impactful advice that shaped his career. About Jonathon Haddad: Jonathon Haddad is the CEO of the Association of…

Dan Habib, Chief Revenue Officer of Highway, joins Brad and Jamie this week to discuss how he and his team built the most trusted platform in market insights and analysis for mortgage and real estate. About Dan Habib: Dan Habib has been an educator in the mortgage industry for over 15 years. He was recently honored by National Mortgage Professional…

Brad and Jamie were on the Broker Journey with Jason Frazier and we're excited to share that episode with you. We'll be back soon with a regular episode. Find more information about the Broker Journey and Brad and Jamie's appearance here: https://www.brokerjourney.com/blog/amerifund -- Get In Touch: Learn more about the show → info@getreal411.com I…

Delfino Aguilar, Chief Production Officer of TPO at Kind Lending joins Brad and Jamie to discuss how creating the right atmosphere and culture can lead to success. About Delfino Aguilar: Delfino Aguilar is a seasoned mortgage industry professional with over 22 years of experience. Serving as the Chief Production Officer of TPO (Third Party Originat…

Get Real 411 is back for season 2 with a fireside chat featuring Brad and Jamie discussing the recent NAR settlement and what it could mean for the future of real estate. -- Get In Touch: Learn more about the show → info@getreal411.com Inquire about being a guest on a future episode or hosting Brad or Jamie on your podcast → booking@getreal411.com …

Jon Tallinger, Chief Growth Officer of Class Valuation joins Brad and Jamie to discuss appraisal industry. Learn about recent changes and what might be on the horizon from the About Jon Tallinger: Since helping to start Class as its first employee in 2009, Jon has played several key roles throughout the company. Now, his primary focus is planning a…

Myke and Grant have a deep conversation about the importance of acceptance during the holiday season, regardless of whether or not one's family is easy to be around. They also talked about the 2005 Christmas romantic-comedy movie, "The Family Stone" that features a star-studded cast including Diane Keaton, Craig T. Nelson, Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Je…

Sam Parker of My Credit Guy joins Brad and Jamie this episode to share useful tips, tricks, and advice that you can use to improve your credit and help your clients improve their credit. About Sam Parker: With over 20 years of experience in the credit repair business, Sam has been a key player in bringing quality and integrity to such a fragmented …

Myke and Grant have a vulnerable discussion about Taylor Swift's lyrics, struggling to keep your side of the street clean, Stephen B. Karpman's Drama Triangle, and the idea of victimhood using Lynne Forrest's Three Faces of Victim. Episode Sources: Keeping Your Side of the Street Clean: A 3-Part Guide to Inner Freedom The Three Faces Of Victim – An…

Happy Halloween! Writers Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about Jada Pinkett-Smith's Worthy, Britney Spears' Woman In Me, and the 2023 A23 horror film Talk To Me. In honor of the spooky season, Halloween, they discuss their favorite scary movies and whether or not they would survive in a horror movie.…

We're back! Yes, it probably feels like for the 10th time because life happens. Writers Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey are teaming up once again to talk about pop culture, social issues, and the perspective of being a Black man in this world. In this episode, the hosts talk about old episode topics they want to revisit, TV shows like The Golden Bac…

In this episode of Get Real 411, hosts Brad Rice and Jamie Cavanaugh sit down with Brock Cassidy, the Chief Revenue Officer at Newzip. They delve into Brock's professional journey before joining Newzip and discuss how his innovative approaches are now influencing the real estate and mortgage sectors. Through a thoughtful conversation, they also tou…

AIME Fuse Tickets still available! Use code JAMIE50 for $50 off your tickets. Limited time only flash sale! Use code FLASHFUSE to get your tickets for $425!!! https://events.aimegroup.com/fuse2023/begin -- Get In Touch: Learn more about the show → info@getreal411.com Inquire about being a guest on a future episode or hosting Brad or Jamie on your p…

On this episode, Jeff Foody of Northwest Reverse Mortgage joins Brad and Jamie to discuss reverse mortgages. With over two decades in the industry, Jeff helps separate Reverse Mortgage fact from fiction. About Jeff Foody: Jeff's journey in the reverse mortgage industry began in 2002, at a time when this financial concept was still relatively obscur…

On this episode, Chris Johnstone, President and Owner of Connection Inc. joins Brad and Jamie to share some of his best advice for marketing in the digital age. Chris explains how he got involved in digital marketing, how the advertising landscape has changed since he started, and gives tips that you can put into practice today! About Chris Johnsto…

On this episode, Eddy G Perez Jr, President and CEO of EPM joins the pod to discuss his upbringing as a first generation Cuban American, how he got into the mortgage industry, his journey to founding EPM, and more. About Eddy G Perez Jr: Eddy Perez Jr. is a first-generation Cuban American who's worked hard to create opportunity and empower others i…

On this episode, Christina Harmes Hika joins Brad to discuss the benefits of reverse mortgages. Christina also explains why reverse mortgages have a bad reputation and what has changed to make them a better and safer loan option for seniors. About Christina Harmes Hika: As a dedicated Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional Christina Harmes does re…

Making friends and keeping them is really hard as an adult, right? In this episode, Myke talks with Karlo Haddad, Founder & CEO of 9th Floor Media, a full-range artist management company. Karlo and Myke have known each other for over a decade so they know a thing or two about trying to maintain an adult friendship, creating boundaries when working …

In this episode, Brian Shields joins the pod to talk about his journey in the mortgage industry, creating a culture of excellence, and making a positive impact both in his community and beyond. About Brian Shields: In his current role as National Sales Director at Amerifund, Brian is committed to creating a culture of excellence and fostering a tea…

Stephen Somers is the CEO and co-founder of Marketplace Superheroes, a company that helps people build successful businesses by selling on Amazon. Together with his business partner, Robert Rickey, they have worked with over 8,000 members. Stephen and Robert teach from their experience of building their own 8-figure Amazon business, which has gener…

Scott Carson joins the pod this week to tell us how he got into the business of buying distressed real estate notes. About Scott Carson: Scott Carson has been an active real estate investor and entrepreneur since 2002, focusing on the niche of distressed mortgage notes. Since 2008 he has purchased over $1 Billion in distressed notes on residential …

Jason Moffatt is a direct marketing expert, internet marketing coach, and aspiring country singer. He’s tried making money from all things under the sun from poker to teaching people magic tricks. In today’s conversation, we talked with Jason about his journey into the entrepreneurial and marketing world. He also shares with us his thoughts about A…

Everyone on the internet is currently talking about artificial intelligence, but Samuel Woods has been learning all about AI since 2019. For over 10 years, Sam has developed his own training for conversion copywriting, funnel optimization, and growth ecosystem. With his extensive knowledge in AI, he’s been exploring how AI can enhance our creativit…

In this episode, Myke talks to Grant Harvey about the 95th Academy Awards featuring major wins for Everything Everywhere All At Once, All Quiet on the Western Front, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Brendan Fraser. We also talk about how media headlines fully control the narrative of public opinion.…

James Klein has been a serial entrepreneur for over 40 years and loves the hustle and grind. He’s dipped his feet in multiple industries including the travel industry, restaurant industry, supplement industry, and is currently in the pet industry. Today, we talk with James about his extensive journey in the entrepreneurial space and what he’s learn…

Maria Sparagis, the founder of DirectPayNet, always knew she was going to be successful. Before founding DirectPayNet, she worked for Mansef Inc., the largest adult entertainment empire. This is where she learned all about marketing, sales, and merchant accounts. In today’s conversation with Maria, we delve into her interesting past working in the …

In this episode, Myke and Grant discuss Chris Rock's latest Netflix special, Selective Outrage. Chris Rock is a comedic legend. But, is this one of his best routines, or does it lose sight of its message? We also discuss other topics Chris brings up during his set, including wokeism, victimhood, and the infamous Will Smith 2022 Oscars slap.…

Andrew is a skilled entrepreneur that knows his way around the business. He’s also a talented and highly sought-after copywriter in the e-commerce and direct response world. Currently, he lives in Colombia with his wife and two-year-old daughter. In today’s episode, Andrew gives us expert tips on how to build businesses, manage your employees, and …

On Feb. 21, we recorded an episode about The Last of Us, one of our new favorite shows on HBO Max based on the popular video game franchise. Myke and Grant talk about their favorite episodes and whether or not they could survive in a post-apocalyptic world — probably not.By Black Man Right World

Derek accredits his success to his mentor, Corey Rudl, and they successfully built an online business together in the early 2000s. Unfortunately, Corey passed away in a tragic car accident in 2005. Derek was determined to make Corey proud and has achieved more success today than he could have ever imagined. Today, Derek walks us through his challen…

Tom Mancuso joins the pod to discuss how a near-death experience helped him find a passion for helping others, and how that's led him to his current role, helping families achieve homeownership as the branch manager for Amerifund Home Loans' Peoria, AZ location. About Tom Mancuso: A loan officer, a husband, a father, a son, an amputee, an addict. T…

Ryan Lee is equally as passionate about business and his family. He is very well-known in the internet marketing and wellness space. Through his passion for both fitness and business, he started REWIND, a company that helps people feel good through its award-winning greens. Ryan just recently sold REWIND to pursue other ventures. In today’s episode…

The podcast is back! Myke is joined by his frequent collaborator, good friend, and resident straight white man — Grant Harvey. In this episode, we talk about how far we have come since 2020, policing in America, Ron DeSantis and AP African American Studies in Florida, and celebrating some recent Black milestones.…

Anthony Trister aka The Coffee Shop Millionaire is the true definition of a born salesman. Money-making and relationship-building are the names of his game and his passion is in selling anything legal and ethical under the sun. In today’s episode, we talk with Anthony about his impressive background in sales and how his gift for the craft has allow…

Through Imal Wagner’s extraordinary ability to build connections with editors and producers, she has worked with an impressive list of big names in the industry. She has a proven track record with New York Times bestselling authors, CEOs, business experts, and family and children gurus. In today’s episode with Imal, we stroll down memory lane on ho…

Brian Vieaux joins the podcast to discuss his new project FinLocker. About Brian Vieaux: Brian is passionate about financial literacy and empowering lenders with digital financial tools to attract, engage and retain customers. His 28-year executive career in mortgage banking has positioned him to help lenders execute an embedded finance strategy, t…

In today’s episode, I wanted to do something a little different and answer some questions from people who sent them via email and Facebook. I’ll also be talking about the current status of the Pig Method and why I decided to shut it down. So join me today as I answer questions about tips and challenges on copy, my thoughts and insights on copy, and…

From humble beginnings, he was able to build multiple businesses along the way, spoken at various prestigious conferences, and gained worldwide recognition for his skill sets. In today’s episode, Kenneth shares with us his marketing wisdom and eye-opening alliterations about business. Discover how Kenneth fell into the marketing world, founded mult…

Dominique Fraser is a talented creative businesswoman. After unlocking the secret to closing high-ticket offers as a copywriter, Dominique was able to reach the epitome of success in her career. She wanted to help others achieve the same. In today’s episode, Dominique doesn’t hold back in sharing her golden nuggets of wisdom for copywriters and fre…

Before Anik became a well-known speaker, entrepreneur, and best-selling author today, he already had an entrepreneurial spirit in him. From starting a lemonade stand in third grade to dropping out of a world-renowned pre-med program, Anik knew he was meant for bigger things. Today, get inspired as Anik talks about his life as an entrepreneur with t…

Jamie Lewis always had a passion for music. When he started playing around with mock parody commercials at a young age, he knew he always had a knack for marketing. He thought he was going to make it big by starting a record deal or becoming a Hollywood agent. However, life happened, and things didn’t turn out the way he had hoped. Today, Jamie tal…

Rene Rodriguez joins the podcast to share his experience in the mortgage industry, and how it has led him to be a leader in many fields using his understanding of psychology to improve sales results. About Rene Rodriguez: Considered by many as the leading authority on leadership and influence, Rene Rodriguez is a best-selling author, keynote speake…

Kevin Rogers found his love for stand-up comedy after dropping out of school. His talent in stand-up comedy soon became the foundation of his copy and speaking career that he is known for today. In today’s conversation, we talk with Kevin about what makes his experience as a comedian so relevant to him being a successful copywriter and marketer. We…

Jordan Hardgrave had a difficult and traumatic childhood. He was severely bullied in school, lived in a toxic household, and got marked as a problem child in school. Eventually used his past traumas as his purpose to help other people get over theirs. In today’s episode, we talk about how Jordan was able to get over his traumas and turn his dark pa…

Brad Weimert is known for his signature mohawk and mad sales skills. A passionate adventurer and hard-working entrepreneur, Brad has the best of both worlds. In today's episode, we take a deep dive into Brad’s current and past life as an athlete and how he has taken lessons from that life and applied them in the field of business. We also find out …

Jason Frazier joins the pod to tell us how he became interested in the lead generation side of the mortgage business and how it led him to where he is today. About Jason Frazier: I am a 13yr veteran of the industry and have more than 22 years of expertise in strategy, marketing, and technology startups and venture capital, holding various executive…