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CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Paul Gigliotti, Incoming CEO, California MBA | Episode 246In this special edition of the Connect podcast, outgoing CEO Susan Milazzo sits down with her successor, Paul Gigliotti, to discuss the future of the California MBA (California Mortgage Bankers Association)
Susan celebrates her 21 years of service while Paul, a veteran mortgage leader with a deep background in mortgage technology, outlines his vision for the association. Get an inside look at Gigliotti's journey, from building lenders to advancing mortgage tech, and hear his plans for amplifying California MBA’s advocacy, enhancing member engagement, and leading the industry through an era defined by affordability and AI innovation.
2025-10-0615 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Mark Wilson, CEO, Advisent | Episode 245Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Mark Wilson, CEO, Advisent
Episode discussion topics:
How you got into the mortgage industry?
You have big news that just launched – the rebranding of your company. What was CWDL is now Advisent! Why a rebrand and what has been the journey to Advisent?
How does this rebrand help Advisent support clients with long term strategic goals?
I’ve always found it fascinating that your firm specializes in this the mortgage industry. Where to you see accounting in t...
2025-09-2916 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women Entrepreneurs3 Boundaries Every CEO NeedsSend us a textAs a new entrepreneur, you feel inclined to say yes to everything. But as your business grows and those yeses pile up, they become overwhelming to the point where they prevent you from doing the necessary CEO level work you need to focus on. In today’s episode, I share the top three boundaries that’ll give you the confidence to say no so that you can concentrate on the work you’re truly here to do. On this episode of Promote Yourself to CEO: 2:59 - Having clear...
2025-08-1455 min
REVENUE READY CREATIVE | Grow Your Art Business Online, Art Business Coaching, Increase Productivity, Passive Income for Self-Employed Artists47. Artist Marketing 101: How to Get Your Name Out There In Your Community ✏️🗒️Summer School Interview with CEO Jenn McEwen ✏️🗒️✏️🗒️ Summer School is now in session!
Throughout the month of July, join me here on the Revenue Ready Creative podcast each Monday for conversations with guest experts in art and design who are ready to drop knowledge on topics like building resilience in self-employment, getting your name out there in the community, switching to a value-based pricing model and so much more.
Sharpen your pencil and lean forward for today’s episode with Arts Council CEO, Jenn McEwen.
Jenn McEwen is the president and CEO of United Arts of Wake County in Raleigh, NC, where s...
2025-07-0723 min
Life Science SuccessInside SonarMD: A Healthcare Tech CEO's Inspiring JourneySend us a textSonarMD CEO Beth Houck has more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Before joining SonarMD, she led customer experience for SA Ignite, a cloud-based healthcare technology company helping provider organizations manage performance and compliance with their MACRA initiatives.00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast00:35 Meet Beth Houck: CEO of SonarMD01:01 Beth's Journey to Life Sciences02:55 Becoming the CEO of SonarMD04:59 Leadership Insights and Strategy10:04 The Value of an MBA in Health Services15:56 Introduction to SonarMD21:04 How SonarMD Improves Healthcare Outcomes24:29 The...
2025-05-3051 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursRun Your Day Like a CEOSend us a textAs soon as you get up, the dog is already begging to be let outside. The kids don’t want to get ready for school, so you have to practically drag them out of bed. Your partner is wondering where the hell this or that is while you’re trying to get ready yourself for the day. And you’re still just barely awake in all this and haven’t had your coffee yet! Are your mornings crazy like this? Let’s do something about that! High performance CEOs know how to manage...
2025-01-0932 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursRun Your Week Like a CEOSend us a textAs a CEO, you’ve got many potential distractions in your business. Answering emails or other ongoing administrative work can keep your attention off the tasks that’ll actually move your company forward. Then by the end of the week, you’ve made little (if any) progress on the tasks that do drive business growth and success. In this episode, I talk about how you can run your week as a CEO with five top strategies that help you skillfully manage your time and energy while prioritizing those higher-value tasks that move the needle...
2025-01-081h 07
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursRun Your Month Like a CEOSend us a textI go on CEO dates with myself. Once every month (as well as on a weekly basis), I take some time to check in on my business and ensure I’m continuing the progress toward the goals I’ve set. This is how I create business plans that I follow through on and adapt as circumstances arise. And in this episode, I discuss how you too can build in self-accountability so that your plan isn’t just another document you’ll never open again. On this episode of Promote Yourself to CEO:...
2025-01-0739 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursRun Your Quarter Like a CEOSend us a textEvery new year feels like a new chance to go after the big, audacious goals of your dreams. But as recent years have shown, you need to have adaptable plans for your business so that it can have the flexibility it needs while still getting the results you want. That’s why I love running my quarter through 90-day plans. Today, I talk about how to actually dig in and start creating these plans for your own business. On this episode of Promote Yourself to CEO: 3:34 - Why go fo...
2025-01-0655 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Ken Perry, President and CEO, Knowledge Coop | Episode 222Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Ken Perry, President and CEO, Knowledge Coop
Episode discussion timestamps:
1:31 - How did you get into the mortgage industry?
2:24 - Tell us about starting Knowledge Coop
4:23 - How is your company supporting lenders for success in the New Year?
6:01 - Share with us what’s in store for Knowledge Coop for 2025
7:52 - What are your thoughts on the use of AI in our industry?
10:32 - Can you share with our listeners why you choose to support ou...
2024-11-2612 min
The Mammoth in the RoomCorporate Greed and the Surprising Post-Pandemic CEO-to-Employee Pay RatioThe CEO pay ratio increased by 26% in 2023, with executives earning 251 times the average employee salary. Additionally, female CEO compensation dropped by 26%, while male CEOs saw a 17% pay rise. In this week’s episode, we break the rhythm and unpack these troubling trends.Drawing on statistics and insights from Harvard and Forbes, we’ll discuss the stark rise in CEO compensation post-pandemic while average employee salaries continue to decline. We’ll also discuss emerging concepts like "greedflation" and "shrinkflation" with examples from companies like Amazon, Walmart, and Procter & Gamble. The convers...
2024-10-1713 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with John Walsh, CEO, LERETA | Episode 215Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome John Walsh, CEO, LERETA
Episode discussion timestamps:
1:33 - I always like to get started with a little background, so tell us how you got into the mortgage business.
2:24 - Rising taxes and interest rates have been in the news a lot, what impact is this having on LERETA clients and their customers?
3:43 - Earlier this year we saw an interesting survey come out of LERETA about borrower’s knowledge and understanding of escrow, what prompted you to...
2024-10-0711 min
CEO Podcasts: CEO Chat Podcast + I AM CEO Podcast Powered by Blue16 Media & CBNation.coIAM2221 - Author and Human Resource CEO Helps Healthcare Companies Fill Hard-to-Fill PositionsRhian Sharp is the president and CEO of Sharp Medical Recruiting HR Consulting. She started her company three years ago as a response to the ever-increasing demand for qualified direct and indirect care staff in all areas of healthcare.
Rhian has been in human resources for over 20 years and holds both an MBA and a master's certificate in human resource management.
She's the author of the new book Maximum Employee Engagement: How Healthcare Companies Keep Their Best People.
Rhian discusses the ongoing shortage of healthcare professionals and the challenges in filling these critical roles.
She emphasizes the importance of personal inter...
2024-09-1116 min
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#225 Is an MBA Worth It for Startup Founders? with Bridget Pujals, Berkeley Haas MBA '24Should aspiring entrepreneurs get an MBA? Bridget Pujals, University of California Berkeley Haas MBA '24 and Co-Founder of Saelo, shares her experience being an active founder during her Full-time MBA. What resources did she find most helpful? What should active and aspiring entrepreneurs consider before and during their MBA? And finally, what differentiates the MBA as a launchpad for founders? Bridget shares specific steps she (and other entrepreneurs at Berkeley) took to de-risk their startups and increase their odds of success. After listening to this conversation, you'll get a much clearer picture of whether an...
2024-09-0350 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Skye Laudari, CEO, Crib Equity | Episode 210Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Skye Laudari, CEO, Crib Equity
1:43 - Skye, welcome, I always like to get started with a little background on my guests. Tell us how you got into the mortgage industry.
4:36 - I am fascinated by the concept of Crib Equity. Tell us about the company?
8:37 - In a state like California, down payment assistant programs are so important to helping people achieve the American dream of homeownership. Do you find that there is still a lack of un...
2024-09-0315 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Daniel Ceniceros, CEO, Connect Media and Gary Bechtel, CEO, Red Oak Capital HoldingConnect with Daniel Ceniceros, CEO, Connect Media and Gary Bechtel, CEO, Red Oak Capital Holding by The California MBA
2024-08-2526 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Chris Hilliard, CEO and Founder, Winnow | Episode 199Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Chris Hilliard, CEO and Founder, Winnow
1:38 - Chris welcome, I always like to start with a little background, how did you get into the mortgage industry?
2:43 - Tell us about starting Winnow Solutions with my good friend Clint Rockwell.
5:57 - Chris, thank you for being a sponsor at our recent Mortgage Innovators Conference, we were very pleased with that event overall. Of course, the use of AI was a huge topic. What can you share about Winno...
2024-06-1617 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Jeff Flory, CMB, AMP, CEO, QC Ally | Episode 197Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Jeff Flory, CMB, AMP, CEO, QC Ally
1:26 - Jeff, thank you for being back on Connect – always a pleasure to catch up with you. We’re about halfway through 2024, what’s the word you’re hearing from your clients about how they’re feeling about the balance of the year?
6:25 - QC Ally offers a wide range of services for mortgage quality. How are you using AI to provide services to your clients?
9:52 - You’ve always kept...
2024-06-0319 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women Entrepreneurs3 Areas to Think About When Defining Your Boundaries as CEOSend us a textPeople keep asking for your time, energy, and attention. Someone invites you to an impromptu coffee date in the middle of something important or wants to meet up with you about something after business hours. But when it comes to your business, you need to learn to say no when necessary.You want to turn these types of things down but fear it’ll have a detrimental affect on your life or business. Maybe you’ll miss out on an opportunity or offend a client or potential business partner or friend.
2024-05-3056 min
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#222 Mid-Career MBA Alternatives with Richard Campbell (HBS Program for Leadership Development, LBS Sloan Masters in Leadership & Strategy, 500 Global Accelerator)What should you do if you have 10+ years of working experience but are looking for an MBA-type experience to build your skills and network? Richard Campbell, Founder and CEO of 10Adventures, joins the show to discuss his experience with three mid-career MBA alternatives: Harvard Business School's Program for Leadership Development (HBS PLD), London Business School's Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy (LBS Sloan Masters), and 500 Global's Accelerator program. Listen on to learn more about the learning experience, alumni networks and benefits of attending each of these programs! Topics Introduction (0:00) Richard's career arc...
2024-05-281h 03
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women Entrepreneurs5 Elements That’ll Help You Define Your Role As CEOSend us a textWhat does it mean to be CEO of your business anyway? When you start your business, you’re the marketing team, the sales team, the customer service team, the tech support, all of it. But over time, as your business grows and gets more established, you want to take some of this workload off your plate. Traditional CEOs have the people and teams in place to help them so they can focus on higher-value tasks and take their business to the next level. But how do you, as the CE...
2024-05-2358 min
The CEO UniversityCEO мають керуватись дитячими мріями | Сергій Байдін | Олекс Миколаєнко | The CEO BattleВ ефірі третій сезон подкасту The CEO і ви дивитесь новий формат подкасту — The CEO Battle. У цьому форматі CEO обговорюють і дискутують щодо важливих питань. Гості сьогоднішнього випуску Сергій Байдін — засновник Markupus і Bride&Groom і Олекс Миколаєнко — фаундер і СЕО іDealer і Tallium. У цьому епізоді, говорили про:
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02:09 — те, як побудовані сейлз процеси в Markupus і Tallium
11:29 — те, як утримувати клієнтів
22:07 — факапи і як їх розрулювати
25:23 — експансію на нові ринки
27:07 — те, чи всім CEO треба MBA
30:39 — поради для CEO
✔️ Markupus — https://www.instagram.com/markupus/
✔️ Tallium — https://www.instagram.com/tallium_inc/
✅ Досягаємо цілей без втрати якості життя на квесті Гармонійний Капіталіст.
Приєднуйся: https://work.theceo.world/kl7px6
2024-05-1731 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursBeing the Employee Vs Manager Vs CEO In Your BusinessSend us a textDo you feel bogged down in your business? You might be in your email inbox more often than you want to be. Or chasing people who still need to pay that invoice or scheduling people on your calendar all the time. Or perhaps you’re stuck on the technical side of things every day, messing around with the code on your website or trying to figure out what happened to that client email that seemed to vanish. Instead of being the CEO of your business, you, my friend, are st...
2024-05-1645 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Adam Carmel, Founder & CEO, Polly | Episode 194Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Adam Carmel, Founder & CEO, Polly
1:48 - I always like to get started with our journeys into the industry. I also love a great entrepreneurial story. Can you share how you got into mortgage and why you decided to start Polly?
5:08 - You've had a great career in financial services. What advice would you give a young mortgage professional just starting out, specifically as it relates to technology or the lender/vendor paradigm?
8:16 - How else is...
2024-05-0512 min
Military to MBAOver 15 years in MBA Admissions: An Interview with Military MBA Consulting CEO Emily Sawyer KegerreisToday we sit down with Emily Sawyer Keggereis, CEO and founder of Military MBA Consulting, to glean her insights from 15+ years working in MBA admissions, specifically with military veterans. Emily is the founder of Military MBA Consulting with a proven track record helping hundreds of military applicants gain admission into the world’s leading MBA programs.Prior to starting Military MBA Consulting Emily worked as a Product Marketing Manager for Johnson and Johnson where she conducted MBA recruiting and interviewing. She went on to lead the MBA program and admissions at Mississippi State University before spe...
2024-05-0246 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Holly Neber, CEO, AEI Consultants | Ep 188Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Holly Neber, CEO, AEI Consultants
1:35 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business.
3:35 - It is not common to see someone at one company for as long as you’ve been with AEI – what a great story. Corporate culture must have had a lot to do with your longevity at the company. Tell us a little about AEI’s corporate culture
5:18 - AEI offer...
2024-03-2515 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Rajan Nair, CEO, Indecomm | Episode 186Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Rajan Nair, CEO, Indecomm
1:52 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business.
4:59 - The mortgage industry seems ripe for automation, but I still talk to some lenders who are reluctant to use it. What do you think is the reason for the reluctance and how do you help them get through it?
11:55 - Tell me more about your Genius suite of automation...
2024-03-1126 minPromote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursLimited Series! Part 3 - What Would CEO You Do?CEO doesn’t mean Chief Everything Officer!When we start our businesses, it’s a one-woman show. We are the marketing team, the sales department, and the bookkeeper. We are used to rolling up our sleeves and just figuring it all out!But as the saying goes “What got you here won’t get you there!” Continuing to be the Chief Everything Officer will not only make you the bottleneck in your business but will create a ceiling that limits your growth potential.In this live training, we’ll share the...
2024-02-1659 minPromote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursLimited Series! Part 4 - Promote Yourself to CEOSay YES! to a full year of business mastery inside The CEO Collective.Ready to fully implement and integrate our proven 90 Day CEO Operating System into your business?During this live Open House, Racheal and our incredible mentor team will share an in-depth look at the experience working directly with us inside The CEO Collective and answer your biggest questions about taking the next step with us towards being a fully supported CEO.Watch the video version on-demand.Apply to The CEO Collective.The...
2024-02-1653 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Brian Devlin, CEO, Arc Home Loans | Episode 180Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Brian Devlin, CEO, Arc Home Loans.
1:30 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business.
2:11 - You’ve had a long history in the mortgage industry, We’re coming off of a tough year for originators. How can a company be competitive in a purchase market like this? How does Arc Home set themselves apart from competitors?
3:35 - What are some of the oppo...
2024-01-2913 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Jeff Flory, CMB, AMP, CEO, QCAlly | Episode 173Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Jeff Flory, CMB, AMP, CEO, QCAlly
Topics of Discussion:
1:26 - Jeff, I always like to start by finding out how people got into this industry, so tell us your story.
4:14 - Congratulations on your professional designations – both CMB and AMP, that’s impressive. What can you share with our listeners about what you experienced while going through those programs?
8:39 - We’ve known each other since you were at First American and I’ve always valued working...
2023-11-1820 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Josh Friend, CEO & Founder, Insellerate | Episode 168Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Josh Friend, CEO & Founder, Insellerate
Topics of Discussion:
1:24 - Josh, welcome back to Connect! The MBA Annual Convention is this week in Philadelphia – what are you most excited about experiencing while you’re there?
2:31 - You recently presented to our Executive Forum on the topic of Artificial Intelligence and you pretty much blew everyone’s mind! What are the top things lenders should be paying attention to in this area?
5:14 - This is definitely a market where...
2023-10-1614 minLife Science SuccessLisa V. Sellers PhD - CEO of Vector LaboratoriesSend us a textIn this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast, my guest is Lisa Sellers, PhD. Dr. Sellers is the CEO of Vector Laboratories. She is an innovative and impactful leader with a truly unique approach to leading teams. She has deep expertise in running global life science tools businesses, developing new business strategies, and demonstrating excellent execution by leveraging her leadership style to harness the value of talent. The episode features Lisa V. Sellers, PhD, who is the CEO of Vector Laboratories. The discussion aims to explore Lisa's career jo...
2023-09-0335 min
Trill MBA Show - The Career Management Podcast for Black WomenForté Foundation: The #1 Resource You Need To Know To Unlock & Elevate Your MBA
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Forté Foundation: The #1 Resource You Need To Know To Unlock & Elevate Your MBA
Are you at a career crossroads, contemplating the transformative power of an MBA? Or perhaps you already have that coveted degree or are currently in an MBA program, but you’re seeking actionable strategies to propel you into the ranks of business leadership. This episode of The Trill MBA Show is essential listening for you.
Felicia welcomes Elissa Sangster, the trailblazing CEO of Forté Foundation, and Wendy Dukes, the visionary Director of MBA Programs, for a conversation poised to u...
2023-08-2754 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Josh Friend CEO/Founder, Insellerate | Episode 159Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Josh Friend, CEO/Founder, Insellerate.
Topics of Discussion:
1:51 - Let’s do a mid-year check in – how do you see the market right now?
4:43 - I see your posts on tips on how sometimes little things that people can do to stay motivated through tough times. Do you get a lot of feedback on those?
5:32 - This is definitely a market where LOs are competing for business and looking for ways to stand out to borrowers. How...
2023-08-1313 minLife Science SuccessArtem Brytchenko - CEO PlatforceSend us a textIn this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast, my guest is Artem Britchenko. Artem is the CEO of Platforce, which helps companies that interact with healthcare professionals and care about the efficiency and compliance of these interactions. He has been working in the B2C Pharma industry, helping companies improve their sales force effectiveness, customer engagement, and customer centricity. Don Davis, PhD, MBA interviews Artem Brytchenko, CEO of Platforce Platforce is a CRM solution tailored to the unique needs of the life sciences industry The solution includes clo...
2023-08-1126 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Rob Chrane, Founder & CEO, Down Payment Resource | Episode 156Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Rob Chrane, Founder & CEO, Down Payment Resource
Topics of Discussion:
1:41 - Tell us a little about your background and starting Down Payment Resource
5:04 - What advice would give to a young entrepreneur?
8:17 - 2023 is a tough market for sure. Has there has been a lot of interest in the services of your company this year – have you seen a big increase?
10:05 - How many DPA programs are available in CA? Why do some lenders shy away fr...
2023-07-2320 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Keith D. Murray, MAI, President/CEO, PCV Murcor | Episode 154Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Keith D. Murray, MAI, President/CEO, PCV Murcor
Topics of Discussion:
1:53 - Keith, thank you for joining us, tell us a little about your background and starting PCV Murcor
4:27 - I love stories about great entrepreneurs such as you. What advice would give to a young entrepreneur?
5:57 - 2023 is a challenging year for mortgage lending, what are your clients sharing with you about how they’re navigating this market?
6:48 - PCV Murcor is our DE&I Co...
2023-07-1011 minLife Science SuccessRahul Sharma PhD (CSO) & Rob Carpenter PhD, MBA (CEO) - ScienetixSend us a textIn this episode of Life Science Success my guests are Rahul Sharma, the co-founder and CSO of Scienetix, a company dedicated to enabling Molecular Diagnosis. Dr. Sharma is a board-certified laboratory director and technical lead for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and PCR-based assay development and clinical testing. He has developed multiple Molecular Diagnosis tests and translated them into clinical testing. Additionally, We are joined by Rob Carpenter PhD, MBA the CEO of Scienetix. Rob is a healthcare executive and educator with over 25 years’ experience in developing, managing, and assimilating healt...
2023-07-0934 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Carrie Nikols, CEO, The Nikols Company, Manager of The Nikols Mortgage Fund | Ep. 151Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Carrie Nikols, CEO, The Nikols Company, Manager of The Nikols Mortgage Fund
Topics of Discussion:
1:45 - I always like to get started with a little personal background, how did you get into the commercial mortgage industry?
3:25 - Interest rates are up in 2023 after a few years of historically low rates. What asset classes do you see faring well over the next 12 months?
5:49 - The Nikols Company is a private fund. How does that structure allow for...
2023-06-1215 minLife Science SuccessJason Mundin, MBA - CEO of Ubiquigent LtdSend us a textIn this episode of Life Science Success my guest is Jason Mundin, MBA who is the CEO of Ubiquigent. Jason has over 30 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. He joined Ubiquigent in 2015 as Commercial Director, becoming Managing Director in 2018 and CEO in 2021. Jason Mundin is the CEO of Ubiquigent, a biotech company that focuses on drug discovery They have taken the company from a loss-making biotech to a profitable one. They are now focused on becoming a drug discovery-focused therapeutics company. They are actively engaged in securing inward investment. They are...
2023-06-1037 minLife Science SuccessDavid Baram - co-founder and CEO of Emendo BiotherapeuticsSend us a textIn this episode of Life Science Success, my guest is David Baram. David Baram is the co-founder and CEO of Emendo Biotherapeutics. David has taken Emendo from the pre-seed stage through multiple financing rounds and a successful acquisition in 2020. Don Davis, PhD, MBA interviews David Baram, PhD, CEO of Emendo Biotherapeautics Mendo is focused on developing gene editing therapies for rare and prevalent diseases, including cardiovascular diseases. They discuss the challenges of managing a company with different interests at play, including investors and patients. They touch on the potential of AI and t...
2023-06-0445 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Jeffrey Tesch, CEO, RCN Capital | Episode 149Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Jeffrey Tesch, CEO, RCN Capital
Topics of Discussion:
1:56 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business.
7:02 - 2023 is such a challenging year for lenders, where are people seeing opportunities in the real estate market despite rate increases and ongoing turbulence?
10:38 - Being a leader during hot markets is much different than challenging markets, like we’re in today. What are some of th...
2023-05-2923 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Kevin Parra, CEO, Plaza Home Mortgage | Episode 145Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Kevin Parra, CEO, Plaza Home Mortgage
Topics of Discussion:
1:41 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business.
3:24 - You’ve had a long history in the mortgage industry, 2023 is definitely a tough year for originators. How can a company be competitive in a purchase market like this?
How does Plaza set themselves apart from competitors?
6:05 - Being a leader during hot markets is...
2023-04-3019 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Keith Lind, CEO at Acra Lending | Episode 139Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Keith Lind, CEO at Acra Lending
Topics of Discussion:
1:41 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business.
2:54 - You’ve had a long history in the mortgage industry, 2023 is definitely a tough year for originators. How can a company be competitive in a purchase market like this?
5:29 - What are some of the opportunities in today’s market for the non-QM lending spac...
2023-03-1813 min
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#202 Inside the National University of Singapore (NUS) MBA with Tilla Caveng, NUS MBA '24Tilla Caveng, a full-time MBA student at National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, shares her top application tips and lessons learned from her first 6 months at NUS. Questions Introducing Tilla (0:00) Tilla's Pre-MBA Career & MBA Application Journey (2:52) Tilla's Best Application Tips (12:45) Tilla's NUS MBA Experience - What She Has Learned So Far (34:20) Applying for Internships/Jobs & Networking as an International Student in Singapore (54:50) About Tilla Tilla Caveng is currently attending the Full-time NUS MBA program in Singapore, where she was awarded the NUS MBA Dean's Award. Prior to NUS, Tilla worked for Kaiser...
2023-02-161h 07
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with David Rosenthal MAI, FRICS, President & CEO, Curtis-Rosenthal, Inc. | Episode 131Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome David Rosenthal MAI, FRICS, President & CEO, Curtis-Rosenthal, Inc.
Topics of Discussion:
1:31 - You’ve been a guest on Connect before, but I always like to get started with a little personal background, how did you get into the mortgage industry?
5:49 - Interest rates are up and we’re just kicking off 2023. What asset classes do you see fairing better than others in the next 12 months?
10:05 - Your company has a number of people that have been with...
2023-01-2320 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Chris Vinson, CEO, Windsor Mortgage | Episode 129Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Chris Vinson, CEO, Windsor Mortgage.
Topics of Discussion:
1:55 - Chris, thank you for joining us, tell us a little about your background and how you got in the industry?
7:08 - You’ve had a long history in the mortgage industry, 2022 is definitely a tough year for originators. How can a company be competitive in a purchase market like this?
8:58 - How does Windsor Mortgage set themselves apart from competitors?
11:42 - In your eyes what are 3 things LO...
2022-12-1225 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursCEO Confession Take Two: From Bullied to Vibrant Business Community with MegAnne FordSend us a textCertain subjects are polarizing, and I’m not just talking about the usual topics like politics or religion. The last time I had MegAnne Ford on the show we discussed the dark side of visibility she experienced through her coaching business…her parenting coach business. As you can imagine, parents have particular thoughts about raising their (and sometimes others’) kids. And someone took umbrage to what MegAnne had to say that they bullied and essentially stalked her! She’s come out on the other side of it, though, and years later she’s stil...
2022-11-1043 min
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2022-11-0944 min
Beauty and the BizHow to Exit Your Practice — with Lamar Rutherford, MBA📅 Schedule your free 30-min strategy call with Catherine ⚙️ Restart your practice in 7 days ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Hello, and welcome to Beauty and the Biz where we talk about the business and marketing side of plastic surgery and how to exit your practice. I'm your host, Catherine Maley, author of Your Aesthetic Practice – What your patients are saying, as well as consultant to plastic surgeons, to get them more patients and more profits. Now, today's episode is called "How to Exit Your Practice — with Lamar Rutherford, MBA." Most cosmetic practice owners think about, worry and plan for thei...
2022-10-2732 min
Entrepreneur RxRX53: Entrepreneur Rx Interview with Steven Charlap, MD, MBA, Founder and CEO at SOAPIn this week’s episode on Entrepreneur Rx, John is delighted to have Steven Charlap, founder and CEO of SOAP Health. SOAP, standing for Subjective Objective Assessment Plan, is a company that focuses on reducing misdiagnosis and improving early disease detection.
Steven went down a non-traditional path in medicine after losing his brother to a late cancer diagnosis, event that ignited his mission to solve these cases through SOAP and its AI-powered digital human called Perfect Medical Interviewer. This tool works to eradicate cognitive biases and misdiagnoses in physicians. He also explains the research and development of th...
2022-10-0545 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursScaling Your Business When You Want to Move From Solopreneur to CEO LevelSend us a textNot every entrepreneur wants or needs to scale their business. And that’s okay! But if you do want to go through this third stage of business, then you’ll have to show up differently than you did in either of the previous two stages. In this final part of my business growth series, I talk about what it looks like to scale and the foundational habits, tasks, and mindset needed for success at this point in your business. On this episode of Promote Yourself to CEO: 2:41 - What’s ofte...
2022-09-2250 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Gary Bechtel, CEO, Red Oak Capital Holdings | Episode 113Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 113th episode features Gary Bechtel, CEO, Red Oak Capital Holdings
Topics of Discussion:
01:23 - I always like to get started with a little personal background, how did you get into the mortgage industry?
03:12 - You joined Red Oak a couple of years ago, what drew you to the company?
0:727 - 2022 is a tough market for all real estate finance. What asset classes do you see fairing better than others in the next 12 months?
10:53- How will Red Oak differentiate...
2022-08-0727 min
The CEO FixEpisode 7: The CEO Time Mindshift (Theme: 'Thriving CEO Secrets')These 2 "CEO-time" mind shifts will change the game for you AND your business. #FlipTheCEOSwitch #CheckYourBalanceFemale CEOs let's change the way we build empires - Invite your Biz Besties and Success Sisters to the conversation!====The CEO Fix show is 20 minutes or less of powerful, practical, and actionable strategy to disrupt the habits of overworking, elevate your mindset around being a CEO and help you continue to scale and grow your business without overwhelm! Join the free WHOLE CEO Community: http://thewholeceo.com/
2022-05-3011 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursSaying YES to Being a Fully Supported CEO with Michelle ClaytonSend us a textWe’ve all heard the conditioned messaging about how to achieve success: Pull yourself up by your bootstraps! No one’s going to work as hard or care as much about your business as you. If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. If you’ve been struggling with this mindset and haven’t allowed yourself to be fully supported in your business, then this episode should help change your mind. I interview my client Michelle Clayton, who’s the founder of WeLetHerFly.com and a member o...
2022-05-1944 min
The CEO FixEpisode 0: Intro (Theme: 'Thriving CEO Secrets')The CEO Fix show is 20 minutes or less of powerful, practical, and actionable strategy to disrupt the habits of overworking, elevate your mindset around being a CEO and help you continue to scale and grow your business without overwhelm! This mini-episode offers a quick introduction to the podcast and the host, CEO Strategist, Tar'kesa Colvin, MBA. Join the free WHOLE CEO Community: http://thewholeceo.com/
2022-04-1901 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect with Alex Kutsishin, CEO, Sales Boomerang | Episode 96Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 96th episode features the one and only Alex Kutsishin, CEO, Sales Boomerang.
Topics of Discussion:
2:00 - Sales Boomerang is an incredible success story. What can you share with other entrepreneurs just starting out?
7:29 - In this current environment when Lenders are cutting budgets left and right, why are they spending more with Sales Boomerang? Why do Lenders care about Sales Boomerang now more than ever?
12:05 - Besides the alerts that are perfectly catered to this market and that are...
2022-04-0326 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursRun Your Day Like a CEOSend us a textAre your mornings just the craziest time of the day? Between dealing with pets, coffee, and kids, you ultimately feel frazzled by the time you sit down at your desk. Or perhaps at the end of your day, you’re just exhausted and collapsing into bed. Well, high-performance CEOs and leaders know they need to manage their day well and conserve their energy and brain space for what really matters to get the results they desire in life, health, relationships, and business. So today, we’re going to talk about how you can run...
2022-01-2732 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursRun Your Week Like a CEOSend us a textRunning your business like a CEO requires strategy and planning. It also requires skillfully managing your time and energy every week as a CEO so that you’re putting your attention on the tasks that’ll actually move your business forward. However, this is an area where we often get stuck. The email inbox, administration work, and ongoing busy work daily in our business can become a distraction. Then at the end of the week, we realize we haven’t made progress on those high-priority tasks that will truly move your business forward. In thi...
2022-01-2042 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursRun Your Month Like a CEOSend us a textYou’ve probably heard of my weekly CEO date if you’ve been following me for a while now. This is where I sit down to check in on my business to make sure we’re continuing to progress towards all the goals we’ve set. But I have another CEO date every single month. This series is all about what you’re doing on an ongoing basis to ensure you aren’t only creating business plans but also following through on them and adapting as circumstances arise. So I’m diving deep today and disc...
2022-01-1321 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursRun Your Quarter Like a CEOSend us a textEvery new year feels like a fresh start and a new chance to go after those big, audacious goals for our lives and businesses. But if this year has taught us anything, it’s that our plans need adaptability. We need to build this adaptability into our entire business and allow it flexibility while still getting the results we want. That’s why I love running my quarter through 90-day plans. Today, I talk about how to actually dig in and start creating these plans for your own business. On this epis...
2022-01-0636 min
Entrepreneur RxRX16: Arlen Meyers, MD, MBA, President and CEO, Society of Physician EntrepreneursFor episode 16 of Entrepreneur Rx, I had the pleasure to talk to Dr. Arlen Meyers, president, and CEO of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs. SOPE is an impressive entrepreneurial network of physicians that provides members with education, resources, networks, mentors, and experiential learning.
This episode talks about Arlen’s desire to become an entrepreneur, how SOPE started, his opinion towards MBAs and the entrepreneurial mindset physicians should have.
2021-11-0331 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect Episode 81 | Ike Suri Chairman & CEO, FundingShieldWelcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 81st episode features the one and only Ike Suri, Chairman & CEO, FundingShield.
Topics of discussion:
2:34 - What’s your background and how did you come to start FundingShield?
9:29 - What is FundingShield’s secret sauce that led to you big success?
13:01 - Technology in the mortgage space is top of mind for everyone. What do you think the next big thing will be in mortgage technology space?
18:07 - How do you feel your company’s diversity has benefited your bottom...
2021-11-0127 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect Episode 80 | Dave Savage, Co-Founder/CEO, Mortgage CoachWelcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 80th episode features Dave Savage, Co-Founder/CEO, Mortgage Coach.
Topics of discussion:
2:27 - How did you get your start in the industry and what led you to found Mortgage Coach?
5:06 - We are excited to welcome Mortgage Coach to the CMBA community. For those
who may not be familiar with your firm, can you tell us about what you do?
8:32 - Why is it still important for the human loan officer to be a part of the homebuying process?
13:08...
2021-10-2520 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect Episode 79 | Matt Ostrander, CEO, Parkside LendingWelcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 79th episode features Matt Ostrander, CEO of Parkside Lending.
Topics of discussion:
3:20 - What’s your background? How did you get started in the business?
5:52 - What’s been the secret sauce that has kept it in business through all the market up-and-downs?
9:11 - You sold your wholesale platform to Finance of America. What led to that acquisition?
12:12 - What has been the heart of Parkside’s diversity initiatives?
16:35 - What’s the outlook for the next 12-24 months?
19:06 - What d...
2021-10-1831 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect Episode 77 | Arvin Wijay, CEO & Brian Gehl, President of Consolidated AnalyticsWelcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 77th episode features Arvin Wijay, CEO & Brian Gehl, President, Consolidated Analytics
Topics of discussion:
3:07 - What's your background and how did you get into the industry?
5:25 - How was your business relationship impacted by health challenges? What's the story behind that?
9:20 - What do you think are the key characteristics every successful entrepreneur has?
14:09 - What was the biggest hurdle in building the business? What lessons did you learn?
15:53 - What would you have done differently, and what decisions...
2021-10-0436 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect Episode 75 | Dan Friedeberg, CEO, Slatt CapitalWelcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 75th episode features Dan Friedeberg, CEO, Slatt Capital
Topics of discussion:
3:25 - What’s your background? How did you get started in the business?
5:30 - Slatt is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year – how did the company get started and what’s been the secret sauce that has kept it in business through all the market up-and-downs?
7:32 - How does Barry Slatt’s legacy still live on at the company?
8:50 - Switching gears, what products/local markets are hot right no...
2021-09-0720 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursBuilding a Team from a CEO’s PerspectiveSend us a textWelcome to a very special episode! I’m joined by Anna Binder McAsey who owns Rethink Nutrition. A year ago, she was running a business primarily on her own. Fast forward to now, she’s really grown leaps and bounds as a leader and stepped into her role as CEO, bringing in more people behind the scenes and working with her clients. On this episode of Promote Yourself to CEO: 1:31 - What did Anna’s business look like in early 2020? A quick overview and changes made since. 6:32 - How...
2021-06-1723 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursYour Role as CEOSend us a textWhat does it actually mean to be The CEO of your business? We entrepreneurs do EVERYTHING in the beginning, but as we grow, we need to re-define our role as CEO to focus on the most essential tasks that move our business forward. When we don't take the time to redefine our role, we often find ourselves becoming the bottleneck in our business and causing chaos for our teams. This episode will help you get clarity on your top CEO tasks as your role changes. ...
2021-06-0341 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect Episode 59 | Brian Zitin Co-Founder & CEO, ReggoraWelcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. In our 59th episode, we welcome Brian Zitin Co-Founder & CEO, Reggora
Topics of discussion:
2:38 - What’s your background in the industry, and how did you end up at Reggora?
5:30 - What’s the innovative or disruptive factor that Reggora has brought to the market?
7:52 - What have you found to be helpful in building the company and breaking through in an industry that has a very traditional mindset?
9:54 - What do you think are the key characteristics of a great disruptive/inno...
2021-04-2519 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect Episode 58 | Brent Chandler, Founder & CEO, FormFreeWelcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. In our 58th episode, we welcome Brent Chandler, Founder & CEO, FormFree.
Topics of discussion:
4:04 - Since we talked last year, FormFree unveiled new branding to reflect its focus on expanding financial inclusivity in home ownership. Is financial inclusivity the new frontier for innovation at FormFree?
5:46 - What do you think has made FormFree a successful innovator/disruptor in the mortgage space?
9:31 - If I’m building a company that’s going to go into uncharted waters in an industry, likely to disrupt esta...
2021-04-1833 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursBoundaries Are a CEO’s Best FriendSend us a textWhen you’re first getting started in your business, saying yes is your go-to answer for nearly anything whether it’s meeting up for coffee, meeting at 8 o’clock at night, or adding more things to do to your project. Suddenly, you’re saying yes to say many things, it starts to get a little out of control. As your business starts to grow and you take on more clients, all of those yeses start to mean no to doing the CEO-level work you need to be focusing on. In this episode, I talk abo...
2021-04-011h 01
CONNECT by California MBAConnect Episode 52 | Josh Friend, Founder & CEO, InsellerateWelcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 52nd episode we welcome back Josh Friend, Founder & CEO, Insellerate.
Topics of discussion:
3:35 - Much of the focus in the past half-decade (or more) in the realm of customer/user experience has been on the front end/end-user side. But since the advent of digital mortgage platforms that put the borrower in the driver’s seat, it seems like the industry has started to realize that we can improve the customer experience by also innovating in process/technology that the customer may...
2021-02-2834 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect Episode 48 | Gary Bechtel, CEO, Red Oak CapitalWelcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 48th episode features Gary Bechtel, CEO, Red Oak Capital.
Topics of discussion:
4:44 - What’s your background and how did you wind up at Red Oak Capital?
9:25 - What’s the current state of the CRE market right now, and what trends do you see dominating 2021?
17:08 - What indices or market indicators do you keep a close eye on?
20:00 - What will be the hottest product this year?
21:00 - What about the hottest geographical region?
23:51 – Why are you bullish on retail, and wha...
2021-01-3144 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursRun Your Day Like a CEOSend us a textAre your mornings just the craziest time of the day? Between dealing with pets, coffee, and kids, you ultimately feel frazzled by the time you sit down at your desk. Or perhaps at the end of your day, you’re just exhausted and collapsing into bed. Well, high-performance CEOs and leaders know they need to manage their day well and conserve their energy and brain space for what really matters to get the results they desire in life, health, relationships, and business. So today, we’re going to talk about how you can run...
2021-01-2832 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect Episode 47 | Lori Brewer, CEO, LBA WareWelcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 47th episode features Lori Brewer, CEO, LBA Ware.
Topics of discussion:
2:18 - What’s your background and what led you to start LBA Ware?
5:33 - CompenSafe’s position as the industry’s leading incentive compensation management platform has given you in-depth insight into industry comp trends. What are key comp trends you observed in 2020?
9:24 - What are some best-practices for maximizing the impact of incentive compensation plans?
11:59 - LBA Ware is perhaps best known for CompenSafe, but last year you launched LimeGe...
2021-01-2729 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursRun Your Week Like a CEOSend us a textRunning your business like a CEO requires strategy and planning. It also requires skillfully managing your time and energy every week as a CEO so that you’re putting your attention on the tasks that’ll actually move your business forward. However, this is an area where we often get stuck. The email inbox, administration work, and ongoing busy work daily in our business can become a distraction. Then at the end of the week, we realize we haven’t made progress on those high-priority tasks that will truly move your business forward. In thi...
2021-01-2142 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursRun Your Month Like a CEOSend us a textYou’ve probably heard of my weekly CEO date if you’ve been following me for a while now. This is where I sit down to check in on my business to make sure we’re continuing to progress towards all the goals we’ve set. But I have another CEO date every single month. This series is all about what you’re doing on an ongoing basis to ensure you aren’t only creating business plans but also following through on them and adapting as circumstances arise. So I’m diving deep today and disc...
2021-01-1421 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect Episode 41 - Brent Chandler, Founder & CEO, FormFreeWelcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 41st episode features Brent Chandler, Founder & CEO, FormFree. This episode covers a variety of topics including:
3:01 - What’s your background? How did you get started in the industry and what led you to found FormFree?
5:09 – How can the industry help our veterans more, and keep them engaged and plugged in to the mortgage lending community?
6:18 - Tell us about how 2020 has been for you and FormFree – what lessons have you learned and how have you navigated the ups-and-downs?
8:24 - How have you...
2020-11-1634 min
Stern ChatsAmy Nelson: CEO of Venture for AmericaAmy Nelson is the CEO of Venture for America, a non-profit mobilizing the next generation of entrepreneurs. This week, Kathleen and Daniel (a Venture for America Fellow himself) speak with Amy about the barriers to entrepreneurship, what it's like to take on the CEO role, and choosing a career that indicates your values. Amy also talks about what it was like being the only single mother in her Stern full-time MBA class and why we should push our institutions to be more equitable and inclusive. Hosted by: Daniel Yellin & Kathleen Dillon Produced by...
2020-10-2749 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect Episode 33 - David Rosenthal MAI, FRICS, President & CEO, Curtis-Rosenthal, Inc.Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. We are joined by David Rosenthal MAI, FRICS, President & CEO, Curtis-Rosenthal, Inc. This episode covers a variety of topics including:
6:52 - What’s your backstory? How did you get started in the industry and what led you to start the company?
9:24 - What’s the state of the industry like right now, from your perspective?
16:14 - What impact do you think the new SoFi Stadium will have on the market in Hollywood Park?
19:00 - How has the company and the commercial valuations indust...
2020-09-0739 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect Episode 23 - Rick Arvielo, Co-Founder and CEO, New American FundingWelcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 23rd episode features Rick Arvielo, Co-Founder and CEO, New American Funding. In this episode Rick covers a variety of topics around the mortgage industry including the following:
3:26 - What’s your journey in the mortgage industry, and what led you and Patty to found NAF?
4:43 - What were some of the early challenges in building the business?
8:19 - What’s the secret to building the kind of employee-focused, positive culture that you’ve always had at NAF?
12:36 - So how are things...
2020-06-2935 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect Episode 21 - Marlene Chaker, Founder & CEO, AAA-AMCWelcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 21st episode features Marlene Chaker, Founder & CEO, AAA-AMC. In this episode Marlene covers a variety of topics around the mortgage industry including the following:
3:08 – What’s your journey? How did you end up in the mortgage industry and in the appraisal side of the business?
5:10 – What was your experience starting a company? Biggest challenges? Greatest rewards?
7:19 – What steps did you take to create the company culture that you have?
8:35 – What role does supporting the professional development of your team play?
11:08 – How has the pandemi...
2020-06-1422 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursHow a CEO Date Keeps Me Focused Each WeekSend us a textToday we revisit my #1 practice for increasing the value I add and the results I get in my business: the CEO Date. If you want to stay on track for reaching your big business goals every week, month, and year, this episode's for you. Visit RachealCook.com/show for complete show notes, and begin putting CEO Dates to work for you with the RachealCook.com/CEO-PlannerConnect with Me: Instagram: @racheal.cook TikTok: @rachealcookmba LinkedIn: @rachealcook YouTube: @the_ceo_collective Website: The CEO Collective ...
2020-05-2131 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect Episode 17 - Anthony Romano, CEO, eScreenLogicWelcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 17th episode features Anthony Romano, CEO, eScreenLogic. In this episode Anthony cover a variety of topics around the mortgage industry including the following:
2:06 – Who is eScreenLogic?
2:38 – Tell us a bit more about what led you to this point in your career and what’s driven you to become the CEO of eScreenLogic
7:19 – With the pandemic and all that brings with it, what are the PAINS you are solving for now and in the near future? How has eScreenLogic adjusted and what are you...
2020-05-1826 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursWhat Is Your Role As CEO?Send us a textWhat does it actually mean to be The CEO of your business? We entrepreneurs do EVERYTHING in the beginning, but as we grow, we need to re-define our role as CEO to focus on the most essential tasks that move our business forward. When we don't take the time to redefine our role, we often find ourselves becoming the bottleneck in our business and causing chaos for our teams. This episode will help you get clarity on your top CEO tasks as your role changes. ...
2020-04-2341 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursThe Power of a CEO Debrief with Tara NewmanSend us a textAn interview with my own coach Tara Newman, a business strategist and organizational psychology expert, whose practice of a CEO Debrief taught me how to slow down, so I can speed up! Visit RachealCook.com/show for complete show notes, and begin putting CEO Dates to work for you with the RachealCook.com/CEO-PlannerConnect with Me: Instagram: @racheal.cook TikTok: @rachealcookmba LinkedIn: @rachealcook YouTube: @the_ceo_collective Website: The CEO Collective Subscribe & Review: If you loved this episode, please take...
2019-11-2839 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursAnnouncing the CEO 90 Day Planner!Send us a textIn today's episode, I'm introducing my new print planner! I'm so excited, and want to share why I built this, what it took to create it, and what you can find inside to keep you accountable and following through with all your great plans for next year. Visit RachealCook.com/blog for the complete show notes from this episode, and get YOUR copy of the CEO Planner at RachealCook.com/CEO-Planner/Connect with Me: Instagram: @racheal.cook TikTok: @rachealcookmba LinkedIn: @rachealcook YouTube: @the_ceo_collective Website...
2019-11-0741 min
The Elliott Feldman Podcast#22: Cameron Mitchell (Founder & CEO, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants) –– From Teenage Dishwasher To CEO Of A $300 Million Dollar Restaurant Empire! Cameron Mitchell Tells The Whole Story In His Book "Yes Is The Answer. What is the Question?"Welcome to the Elliott Feldman Podcast where we interview the business influencers and social influencers of Columbus that ultimately make our city great. Because while we may not have white sandy beaches or golden gate bridges in Columbus, we have great people with great stories and I intend to get them all on camera. I’m your host Elliott Feldman. Digital Mayor of Columbus, Attorney with an MBA, and Licensed Real Estate Agent with Weichert Realtors, Triumph Group. __ On this episode, we spoke with influencer and Columbus Icon Cameron Mitchell, who is the owner and fo...
2019-09-251h 17
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursUncomplicate Your Business is now Promote Yourself to CEO!Send us a text Listen in to this Live episode where I'm revealing the reason behind the name change, why I'll be sharing more CEO Confessions, and a peek into some top secret projects we are working on behind the scenes. If you’re ready to step into that role of CEO in your business, join us for the Virtual CEO Retreat! See the full show notes and more transformative content at RachealCook.com Connect with Me: Instagram: @racheal.cook TikTok: @rachealcookmba LinkedIn: @rachealcook YouTube: @the_ceo_collective Website: The CEO Collective Subs...
2019-06-0632 min
CONNECT by California MBAConnect Episode 3 - Christopher M. George, President & CEO, CMG FinancialCheck out Episode 3 our all-new podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our third episode features Christopher M. George, President & CEO, CMG Financial (https://www.cmgfi.com/)
In this episode Chris covers a variety of topics around the mortgage industry including the following:
2:40 - 9:15: Who is Chris George?
9:15 - 13:40: Top priority for MBA in 2019?
13:40 - 15:50: What would Chris George’s GSE system look like?
15:50 - 17:30: Will we see compromise and change in DC before 2020?
17:30 - 19:45: What can we do to help?
19:45 - 24:00: State of the CFPB
24:00 - 27:40: Chris’ market overview
27:40 - 30:20: What is the...
2019-04-2945 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursHow to Stay Focused with a CEO DateSend us a textDo you ever find yourself feeling frustrated and unfocused in your business to the point where you know you aren't doing the things that need to be done to get you to those business goals? If so, listen up, because today we are talking about the one practice I have put in place in my business that ensures that I'm staying focused and staying on track every week, month, and year towards achieving those big business goals. One of the most significant challenges I hear from women entrepreneurs is...
2019-02-2826 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursAre You The Employee, The Manager, or The CEO?Send us a textIf you’re feeling like the kind of success you really want is only reserved for those who can handle non-stop stress, grind, and hustle... then I can’t wait to share how you can have more ease and less stress in your business. In this episode of Uncomplicate Your Business, I'm sharing one of my favorite trainings with myself and my amazing team to talk about why promoting yourself to CEO is essential to create the success you're looking for in your business. Learn more about The CEO Retr...
2019-02-071h 01
The Beacon-Podcasting for DentistsAspen Dental Opens in Walgreens; Part II, Become the CEO of YOU! (EP05)This Podcast is a continuation of the previous Podcast on the announcement of Aspen Dental opening locations in 2 Walgreens located in Florida. Please turn-in to that episode for those details.
Briefly, in that episode, I reviewed data provided by the ADA which illustrated the changes occurring in dentistry, both in regard to 1) utilization, and 2) practice ownership. I also shared some distinct differences between dentistry and medicine, as it is proposed that as Medicine goes so goes Dentistry. Medicine is 5 times the size of dentistry, both in the number of providers as well as total expenditures. To equate...
2019-01-2116 min
The Art of the CEOA Gathering of Eagles– from MBA to Peer GroupingThere is nothing cookie-cutter about being an executive – no template, no recipe gives you the prowess you need to inspire people, design profitable tasks, and keep your firm growing. Your most effective way to learn the ropes comes from talking with your peers – veterans who have faced and are currently solving challenges akin to yours. Host Bart Jackson brings on the man who is the master at engineering beneficial peer groups, James Millar, CEO of Skybridge Associates and author of Building Bridges – The Case for Executive Peer Networks.Together Bart and James discuss how to design an effective peer group, how to find...
2018-08-1036 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursAre You The Employee, The Manager, or The CEO of Your Business?Send us a textListen in to learn:: ➳ The key differences between working in your own business as The Employee, The Manager, and The CEO (and how not knowing this difference is keeping you stuck in a rut!) ➳ How to make the shift from employee to CEO - even if you're just getting started and don't have a team to support you. ➳ Why the most successful CEOs prioritize stepping out of the day-to-day of their business to dream big and plan the next stage of their business growth I'm so exc...
2018-07-311h 02
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women Entrepreneurs3 Mindset Shifts To Become a 6-Figure CEOSend us a textLast week I dove in with a pretty epic episode about the 6 lessons I have learned on this journey to becoming a multiple six-figure CEO of my business. These are lessons that I see a lot of my peers and clients learning as they start making that transition from being a high five-figure entrepreneur to hitting six-figures and then trending towards multiple six-figures. $150,000-$200,000 is a professional salary that replaces a lot of our former corporate salaries and then some. And that's really exciting, right? But there...
2018-07-0521 min
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#100 Our Most Popular Guests Answer: “What 1 Action Can Candidates Take to Dramatically Improve Their MBA Application?”To celebrate the 100th episode of the Touch MBA Podcast, I’m trying something a little different. Instead of hearing from just 1 guest today, you’ll hear from 9. I asked guests from our most downloaded episodes: “What 1 Action Can Candidates Take to Dramatically Improve Their Application?” Today, you’ll hear answers from some incredibly knowledgeable folks, a group with over 75 years of MBA admissions experience. You'll get 9 powerful, bite-sized tips (each less than 5 minutes) on mindset, positioning, school selection, resumes, essays and interviews. I encourage you to listen EVERY minute so you can...
2016-12-2538 min
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#71 How to Apply for Top MBAs with Tyler Cormney of MBA Prep SchoolOver the past decade, Tyler Cormney and MBA Prep School have achieved a 90% success rate with clients at the world's top schools. What are the key steps to preparing an application that puts you in the top 10%? Hint: it's not your essay(s).
Don't miss this value-packed episode and feel free to ask Tyler your questions in the comments!
You can find a list of questions asked at http://touchmba.com/how-to-apply-for-a-top-mba-tyler-cormney-mba-prep-school
About Our Guest
Tyler Cormney is the CEO and Co-Founder of MBA Prep School. Tyler graduated from Harvard Business S...
2015-04-0342 min