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Season 6

Aug. 21, 2025

It’s Not Too Late: Why Loan Officers Must Show Up on Social -Rebecca Richardson, The Mortgage Mentor

Rebecca Richardson @the.mortgage.mentor —better known to many as The Mortgage Mentor—returns to Loan Officer Life for a deep dive into how social media has transformed the way loan officers build trust, generate business, and...
Aug. 14, 2025

Custom GPTs, Local Branding, and the Future of Loan Officer Success

In episode 157 of Loan Officer Life: Hustle, Heart, and Homeownership , I welcome back returning guest Ginger Bell — Growth Officer of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) and founder of the AI Beehive director...
Guest: Ginger Bell
Aug. 7, 2025

Breaking the Mold with Paige Hernandez | Founder of Notorious WMN

In this episode of Loan Officer Life, host Brian Vieaux sits down with Paige Hernandez — a trailblazing mortgage broker from Chino Hills, California and founder of Notorious WMN , a fast-growing community empowering women in ...
July 31, 2025

CLEAR Victory: How Abdel Khawatmi is Winning in a Tough Market

Episode Description: In this powerhouse episode of Loan Officer Life, host Brian Vieaux welcomes back one of the industry's most tactical, transparent, and tenacious producers — Abdel Khawatmi, Division Manager at PRMG and fo...
July 24, 2025

From Ghosted to Trusted: How LOs Win in a Digital-First World w/ Andrew Pawlak, CEO Rebel IQ

Show Notes: In episode 151 of Loan Officer Life, Brian Vieaux reconnects with Andrew Pawlak—CEO of Rebel IQ and the very first guest on the show back in episode one. Full circle moment. Same mission: helping loan officers com...
Guest: Andrew Pawlak
July 17, 2025

Beyond Content: How Video Builds Trust Before the Transaction

In this Blue Book premiere of Loan Officer Life, Brian sits down with Kyle Draper and Mike Faraci to unpack their newest collaboration: Rethink Everything You Know About Video for Business and Sales. This isn’t just a convers...
July 10, 2025

The Point of Thought Advantage: Early Engagement Insights with J.D. Power’s Bruce Gehrke

In this episode, the conversation revolves around the insights from JD Power's mortgage origination satisfaction survey, focusing on the evolving landscape of consumer engagement in the mortgage industry. The discussion highlights the importance of early engagement with lenders, the shifting demogr…
Guest: Bruce Gehrke
July 2, 2025

The HELPER Act: Why One Loan Officer Won’t Stop Fighting for Teachers, Cops, and Firefighters

In this raw, no-filter episode of Loan Officer Life , I sat down with Marine Corps veteran and mortgage advocate Sam Royer—one of the loudest and most persistent voices behind the push for the HELPER Act . What followed wasn’...