Episodes
April 25, 2025
Loan Officer Life: Hustle, Heart and Homeownership -Stop Chasing Followers Start Generating Clients with Michelle Berman-Mikel
Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of Loan Officer Life: Hustle, Heart & Homeownership, Brian sits down with social media prospecting coach @michellebermanmikel , founder of Berman Media Social. Michelle unpacks the tr...
April 18, 2025
Loan Officer Life: Hustle, Heart And Homeownership - Unlocking YouTube Success for Loan Officers
Summary: In this episode, the conversation revolves around the journey of Carlos Scarpero, a loan officer who has successfully leveraged YouTube to connect with veterans seeking VA loans. Carlos shares insights on understandi...
March 27, 2025
Fintech Fridays - The Role of Financial Literacy in Homeownership - Kristin Messerli, FirstHome IQ
Keywords: NextGen Homebuyer Report, financial literacy, trust in lending, Gen Z homebuyers, mortgage industry insights, homeownership education, loan officer strategies, First Home IQ, housing finance, community engagement Su...
March 21, 2025
FinTech Fridays: AI Meets Mortgage with Michael Vandi, Founder of Addy AI
🎙 Episode Overview In this episode of FinTech Fridays, host Brian Vieaux sits down with Michael Vandi, Founder of Addy AI, to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the mortgage industry. Michael shares his journ...
March 7, 2025
Fintech Fridays w/ Abdel Khwatami, PRMG
Summary In this episode of FinTech Fridays, Brian Vieaux speaks with Abdel Khawatmi about the intersection of technology and mortgage lending. They discuss the importance of client engagement, navigating market fluctuations, ...
Feb. 21, 2025
Fintech Fridays w/ Chris Mirakian, TrustEngine
Summary In this episode of FinTech Fridays, Brian Vieaux interviews Chris Merakian, who leads enterprise sales for Trust Engine. They discuss the evolution of Trust Engine from Mortgage Coach, the importance of data in enhanc...
Feb. 7, 2025
Fintech Fridays w/ Lynn Goss - Unlocking the Divorce Lending Market
Summary In this episode of FinTech Fridays, Brian Vieaux speaks with Lynn Goss about the Divorce Lending Association and the significant opportunities within the divorce lending market. They discuss the importance of educatio...
Jan. 24, 2025
Fintech Fridays w/ Larry Silver - The Future of Recruitment in the Mortgage Industry
Summary In this episode of FinTech Fridays, Brian Vieaux speaks with Larry Silver, a partner at Mortgage Career Exchange. They discuss Larry's extensive background in the mortgage industry, the evolution of the Mortgage Caree...
Jan. 7, 2025
Fintech Fridays w/ Matt Jones, Mortgage Bankers Association - impact of new administration on housing finance
Summary In this episode of FinTech Fridays, Brian Vieaux speaks with Matt Jones from the Mortgage Bankers Association about the current state of housing finance, the impact of recent legislative changes, and the future of GSE...
Jan. 2, 2025
Fintech Fridays w/ Larry Bailey - From Industry Expert to YouTube Creator
Summary In this episode of FinTech Fridays, Brian Vieaux interviews YouTube influencer Larry Bailey, who shares insights into his journey of creating niche content focused on mortgage technology. They discuss the importance o...
Dec. 19, 2024
Fintech Fridays w/ Spencer Dusebot, Aidium CEO
Summary In this episode of FinTech Fridays, Brian Vieaux welcomes back Spencer Dusebout, CEO of ADM, to discuss the evolution of the company, the importance of bridging the gap between enterprise needs and producer autonomy, ...
Dec. 5, 2024
Fintech Fridays w/ Bruce Gehrke, JD Power
Summary In this episode of FinTech Fridays, Brian Vieaux interviews Bruce Gehrke from JD Power about the 2024 Originations Customer Satisfaction Survey. They discuss the survey methodology, shifts in consumer preferences towa...
Nov. 21, 2024
Fintech Fridays w/ Sephali Thakkar
Episode Summary: In this episode, host Brian Vieaux takes a unique detour from traditional fintech discussions to explore how T-Mobile is addressing financial and digital inequities in education. Brian welcomes Sephali Thakka...
Nov. 7, 2024
Fintech Fridays w/ Geoff Zimpfer - Become 5 Mile Famous
Summary In this episode of FinTech Fridays, Brian Vieaux and Geoff Zimpfer discuss the evolving landscape of mortgage marketing, emphasizing the importance of personal branding, diversifying lead sources, and the hybrid loan ...
Oct. 25, 2024
Fintech Fridays w/ Brad Blumberg, Aster Key - Consumer Control: New Era in Fintech
In this episode of FinTech Fridays, Brian Vieaux interviews Brad Blumberg, co-founder of Aster Key.
They discuss Brad's background in real estate and technology, the inception of Aster Key, and the importance of consumer em...
Oct. 11, 2024
Fintech Fridays w/ Stephen Cooley
Summary In this episode of FinTech Fridays, Brian Vieaux and Stephen Cooley discuss the significance of mortgage advisor tools for loan officers, emphasizing the need for centralized resources in the mortgage industry. They e...
Sept. 26, 2024
Fintech Fridays w/ Pramod
Summary In this episode of FinTech Fridays, Brian Vieaux speaks with Pramod Kollamparambil (PK) about the innovative platform Loanscape, which aims to streamline the broker onboarding process in the mortgage industry. They di...
Aug. 29, 2024
Fintech Fridays w/ Mike Faraci
Summary In this episode of Fintech Fridays, Brian Vieaux interviews Mike Ferraci, the founder of Red Button Media, about the recent changes on LinkedIn and the importance of consistent video content. Mike shares that LinkedIn...
Aug. 8, 2024
Fintech Fridays w/ Laura Witte - Truth & Lending Team
Summary Laura Witte, part of the Truth and Lending team at Highland Mortgage, shares her experience in the mortgage industry and the importance of transparency and advocacy for clients. She discusses the strategies she uses t...
July 26, 2024
Fintech Fridays w/ Steven Cooley - Mortgage Advisor Tools
Summary In this episode of FinTech Fridays, Brian Vieaux interviews Stephen Cooley, the founder of Mortgage Advisor Tools. Mortgage Advisor Tools is a free resource for mortgage lenders to find new technology and services. It...
July 12, 2024
Fintech Fridays w/ Andrew Penner, Founder & CEO Milo
Summary Andrew Penner, founder and CEO of Milo, joins Brian Vieaux on FinTech Fridays to discuss their product and how it helps loan officers engage with consumers. Milo is a platform that engages customers on a regular basis...
June 20, 2024
Fintech Fridays Podcast w/ Tim Rood, Co-Founder Impact Capitol DC
Summary Tim Rood, co-founder of Impact Capitol DC, discusses his product called Alfred, which uses generative AI to provide real estate and mortgage professionals with valuable insights and content. Alfred can generate newsle...
June 6, 2024
Fintech Fridays w/ Matt Marx, CEO Evocalize
Summary In this episode of FinTech Fridays, Brian Vieaux interviews Matt Marx, the founder of eVocalize. They discuss eVocalize's journey and its mission to automate highly sophisticated, high-performance marketing programs f...