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Studio 321 PodcastMortgage Advice You Can Trust with Bryan TroyOn this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve Trout and Angela Dalaq, we sit down with Bryan Troy, Senior Loan Officer at The Mortgage Firm. With 16+ years in the mortgage industry — and ranked Top 20 in the nation out of 20,000+ loan officers for customer satisfaction — Bryan brings a straight-shooting, client-first perspective to every conversation.We talk about the biggest mistakes people make when refinancing, how to avoid costly online-lender traps, and why proper pre-approval matters now more than ever in Florida’s changing insurance and housing landscape. Bryan shares how he survived the 2008 mortgage crash, built a rela...
2025-12-0359 minStudio 321 PodcastFrom Military to Home Inspections with Ken RuppertOn this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve, Angela, and Jason, we sit down with Ken Ruppert — a U.S. military veteran who took his leadership and attention to detail from decades of service into the world of home inspections.Ken took over Happy Home Inspections from a close friend and has spent more than a decade growing it, bringing his wife and two sons-in-law on board to help scale the company while continuing its legacy of quality service and integrity.We talk about inspection horror stories, common misconceptions about insurance claims, how technology is...
2025-11-051h 17Studio 321 PodcastTrading Corporate Jobs for Real Estate Freedom with Scott & Tina KennedyOn this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve and Angela, we sit down with husband-and-wife real estate duo, Scott and Tina Kennedy. Tina began her career as a paralegal before moving into full-time real estate, and a few years later, Scott left his corporate hotel management job to join her. Burned out from the 9–5 grind, they made the jump together and haven’t looked back.We talk about their journey from corporate life to real estate, what it’s like working side by side as a married couple, and their pursuit of financial freedo...
2025-09-2454 minStudio 321 PodcastBeing an Introvert in an Extroverted Industry with Stephen & Karen ThaggardOn this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve and Jason, we’re hanging out with our good friends and longtime referral partners, Stephen and Karen Thaggard. Not only are they a married couple working side by side in the mortgage world, but they’ve also built an amazing community here on the Space Coast. We chat about what it’s like to balance marriage and business, how they’ve seen the market and our area change over the years, and the importance of building strong relationships along the way.If you enjoyed the episode, share it with...
2025-09-1051 minStudio 321 PodcastHow Relationships Build a Thriving Agency: Interview with My First EmployeeOn the very first episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve, Angela, and Jason, we sit down with our very first employee, Audrey. Audrey has been an integral part of Brightway Insurance’s growth, and we get an inside look at her journey—from her early days to where she is now. We discuss the importance of relationships in business, navigating the ups and downs of the insurance world, and what it takes to build a thriving agency.If you enjoyed the episode, share it with a friend, and leave us a review. Your supp...
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