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Episode Overview:
In this Thanksgiving episode of Laugh, Lend, & Eat With Madness, co-hosts Fobby Naghmi and Madison Keenan reflect on the past year, discussing personal and professional lessons learned, moments of gratitude, and their hopes for the future. With humor and heartfelt insights, they delve into navigating challenges in the mortgage industry, setting boundaries in business relationships, and the importance of adaptability and intention in tough markets.

Key Themes:

• Gratitude Amidst Challenges: Madison reflects on the importance of cherishing health, family, and close relationships while navigating the ups and downs of the year.
• Lessons from Tough Markets: The duo explores how managing expectations with referral partners and setting clear boundaries can foster better business practices and relationships.
• Growth and Resilience: Fobby and Madison share how personal growth and introspection helped them navigate the year’s difficulties, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and adaptability.

Quotes from the Episode:

1. On Gratitude for Relationships:
   "Whether it's friends, family, coworkers, or co-hosts, the little circle of people you have in your corner to support you through the good times and the bad is so important."
   —Madison reflects on the value of strong relationships during challenging times.

2. On Navigating Expectations with Referral Partners:
   "It’s not too much to assume that if you’ve done your job well—closed loans on time, offered competitive rates—they’ll continue giving you business. But this year, I learned the hard way that’s not always the case."
   —Madison discusses the importance of managing expectations and diversifying referral sources.

3. On Personal Growth and Boundaries:
   "I realized this year that I couldn’t be friends with real estate agents to the point of them crossing into my personal life. There needs to be a separation—business is business, and family is family."
   —Fobby shares his journey of setting boundaries and maintaining balance between personal and professional life.

Call to Action:
Follow Laugh, Lend, & Eat With Madness for more candid conversations about navigating challenges, finding gratitude, and growing in the mortgage industry. Reflect on your own year of lessons and join us in embracing gratitude and resilience as we look ahead to 2025. Stay tuned for more episodes filled with humor, insights, and inspiration!