Brad Rice and Jamie Cavanaugh explore everything you can imagine about real estate, from financing and flipping to new technologies disrupting the way things have been done for decades. Learn with us as we talk to interesting people who are excited to share their knowledge.
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The Blueprint with Brad Rice is your shortcut to success, featuring insights from top leaders in business, real estate, fitness, and entrepreneurship. Each week, Brad uncovers their strategies for success, offering you a proven path to follow. No need to start from scratch, these innovators have built the blueprint, and now they’re sharing it with you. Whether you're scaling a business, entering real estate, pursuing fitness goals, or building your dream, this podcast simplifies success. Lis ...
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From Shy 20 Year Old to Big Time Executive | Jamie Cavanaugh E007
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In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Cavanaugh, a powerhouse executive in the mortgage industry. Jamie shares her incredible journey from starting young in business to becoming a renowned figure in the mortgage world. Whether you’re in real estate, the mortgage business, or looking for inspiration on building a successful career, this episode is…
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Tricia Miranda "Going Off" | Tricia Miranda E009
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In this episode, we explore the extraordinary journey of Tricia Miranda, a groundbreaking world renounced dance choreographer. From her start in ballet at age four in Arizona to working with stars like Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj, Tricia shares her experiences and the mentors who influenced her exceptional career. She opens up about her viral success o…
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Achieving Real Estate Success Without an MBA | Carl Dumesle E008
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In this episode of 'The Blueprint with Brad Rice,' we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Carl DeMelle, an immigrant from Haiti who moved to the U.S. in 2019 for an MBA at the University of San Diego. Carl shares his initial struggles in navigating the housing market and establishing credit, which fueled his drive to create a short-term rental …
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25. Self-Storage Fortunes | Ian Horowitz
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On this episode of Get Real 411, Brad and Jamie chat with Ian Horowitz, Co-founder of Equity Warehouse, to explore his journey from firefighting to building a real estate empire. Ian shares his experiences getting started in real estate, the importance of networking, and embracing challenges to reach success. Tune in to learn how Ian went from his …
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You Can't Say F*ck the Police | Gary Ballen E006
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In this episode of The Blueprint with Brad Rice, we sit down with the legendary Gary Ballen, a multi-talented musician and industry insider with a career that spans decades in the music world. Known as the "human jukebox," Gary shares captivating stories from his early days in the San Fernando Valley to his work with iconic groups like NWA, Bone Th…
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Ferraris & Live Events-The Winners and Losers | Gino Fronti E005
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In this episode, we sit down with Gino Fronti, a mortgage industry veteran with over 20 years of experience and leadership roles that have shaped the future of real estate. Gino has built a $1 billion producing regional team and is a passionate advocate for educating and empowering professionals in the real estate and mortgage world. From hosting a…
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Maximizing Profits with Short Term Rentals | Patryk Swietek E004
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In today’s episode, we’re joined by 27-year-old entrepreneur and short-term rental (STR) expert Patryk Swietek. Patryk has been building tech companies since he was 14, and at 24, he entered the real estate world, quickly becoming a thought leader in the STR space. With an Amazon best-seller, a podcast, and a community of over 4,000 investors, Patr…
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$300 Million Raised by Pro Skateboarder | Mikey Taylor E003
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In this episode, we sit down with Mikey Taylor – a Southern California native, retired professional skateboarder, and serial entrepreneur who is now a city council member. From leaving a mark on the X Games to founding one of California's fastest-growing breweries, Saint Archer, and now controlling an investment fund of over $300M, Mikey’s journey …
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From Air Traffic Controller to $80 Million Entrepreneur | Rich Somers E002
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In today’s episode, Rich Somers – an active real estate investor and entrepreneur with a portfolio valued at over $80M – dives deep into the world of boutique hotels, real estate, and personal growth. Rich, the Founder of Somers Capital, shares his unique journey from air traffic controller to successful real estate mogul. -- The Blueprint is your …
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-- The Blueprint is your backstage pass to the minds of industry titans, hosted by Brad Rice: serial entrepreneur, visionary founder, and the mastermind behind multiple successful exits. As CEO of a nationwide mortgage empire Amerifund Home Loans https://www.amerifund.com, and the revolutionary real estate tech platform Homepie https://www.homepie.…
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The Blueprint is coming soon to your podcast feeds. Subscribe now to be the first to find out when it drops. The Blueprint with Brad Rice is your shortcut to success, featuring insights from top leaders in business, real estate, fitness, and entrepreneurship. Each week, Brad uncovers their strategies for success, offering you a proven path to follo…
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24. How to Become the #1 VA Lender in the Nation | Patton Gade
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On this episode of Get Real 411, Brad and Jamie sit down with Patton Gade, a top-ranked VA loan expert and the #1 Scotsman Guide Ranked VA Loan Originator in 2023. Patton shares his insights on mastering your niche, building lasting client relationships, and clearing up misconceptions about VA loans. About Patton Gade: With nearly a decade of indus…
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23. Paws and Pre-Approvals | Kayla Kallander
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On this episode of Get Real 411, Brad and Jamie welcome Kayla Kallander, a mortgage advisor with First International Bank and Trust. Kayla shares her journey from a small town near the Canadian border to becoming a full-time mortgage advisor, her passion for dog rescue, and the importance of social media in her career. She also highlights unique mo…
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22. Building Partnerships, One Broker at a Time | Rob Pieklo
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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…
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21. Leadership, Growth and Breaking Barriers | Christine Beckwith
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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…
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Rebroadcast: Cutting Edge Marketing Using AI | Chris Johnstone
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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…
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20. Raising Your Kids to Succeed | Scott Donnell
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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…
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19. Helping the Entire Mortgage Industry | Jonathon Haddad
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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…
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18. Market Insights and Tools That Every Loan Officer Needs | Dan Habib
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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…
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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…
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17. Why Kindness Always Wins | Delfino Aguilar
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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…
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16. What the NAR Settlement May Mean for the Future of Real Estate | Brad and Jamie
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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 …
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15. How the Appraisal Industry Is Changing | Jon Tallinger
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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…
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14. Practical Credit Advice From The Expert | Sam Parker
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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 …
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13. Connecting Real Estate Agents With Loan Originators | Brock Cassidy
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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…
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12. Busting Reverse Mortgage Myths | Jeff Foody
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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…
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11. Cutting Edge Marketing Using AI | Chris Johnstone
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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…
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10. Leading With Purpose | Eddy G Perez Jr
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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…
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9. The Benefits of Reverse Mortgage | Christina Harmes Hika
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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…
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7. Real Estate Notes: The Business You Don't See | Scott Carson
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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 …
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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…
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5. Preparing for Homeownership | Brian Vieaux
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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…
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4. The Psychology of Sales | Rene Rodgriguez
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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…
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3. Lead Generation in the Mortgage Industry | Jason Frazier
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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…
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2. How Real Estate Has Changed Over Time | Willie Newman
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Willie Newman of Homepoint joins to share his experience working in real estate and founding one of the largest wholesale lenders in the country. About Willie Newman: Willie Newman President and CEO, Homepoint Willie Newman is the Founder, President and CEO of Homepoint, the nation’s third-largest wholesale mortgage lender. An acknowledged expert a…
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1. How Our Experiences Shape Who We Are As Leaders | Arturo Viramontes
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In our first episode, Arturo Viramontes shares stories of working in a movie theater and used car dealership, and how that has led to his current role managing the Peoria, AZ branch at Amerifund Home Loans. About Arturo Viramontes: Arturo has been in the Finance Industry for 19 years. He spent the majority of his career in Auto Finance where manage…
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Coming Soon: Get Real 411 Brad Rice and Jamie Cavanaugh explore everything you can imagine about real estate, from financing and flipping to new technologies disrupting the way things have been done for decades. Learn with us as we talk to interesting people who are excited to share their knowledge. -- Get In Touch: Learn more about the show → info…
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