Breakthrough Podcast with Chris Medellin is a platform meant to spotlight diverse and remarkable stories of breakthrough individuals in the mortgage, real estate spaces and beyond.As a Mexican-American, Chris has been no stranger to adversity in his career, feeling like just another cog in the machine. Everything he has built for himself, he has raised his hand, used his voice, and found ways to build a chair and drag it to the tables where career-changing conversations and decisions have tr ...
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Join us as we sit down with Chris Do and uncover his secret to closing $200K+ deals every time. In this episode, we dive into a heartfelt conversation with Chris Do, an Emmy award-winning designer, podcast host, and thought leader in the creative industry. Chris shares his real-world experience on how he transformed from hating pitching to masterin…
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Learn how to have obnoxious levels of conversion by knowing exactly what to say with Phil M Jones
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Bio: "Phil M Jones thinks and acts differently. His precise insights around communication, added to a proven personal pedigree of peak performance and a richness of real-world experience mean that Phil is the kind of thought leader whose counsel is sought by other thought leaders. He believes with passion that the answer to increased success, in ev…
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Rescuing Dreams: The Smart Choice Lending Legacy with Travis Smart
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Join us as we sit down with Travis Smart, a remarkable individual whose journey from a challenging upbringing to serving our nation in the United States Navy, and eventually pioneering success in the mortgage lending industry, is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, we unravel the layers of Travis's life, delving into the formative experien…
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In this captivating episode of Breakthrough with Chris Medellin, we delve into the dynamic journey of Theoni Rapo-Kopunek, affectionately known as "theonithelender" in the digital realm. Joining us as both a distinguished guest and the founder of the popular podcast and personal brand "NOT UR DADDYS LENDER," Theoni shares her remarkable insights an…
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Description: In the wake of the recent tragedy that has deeply affected the community of Gilbert, Arizona, our podcast delves into the heart of the matter with esteemed guest Billie Tarascio. As a seasoned legal expert specializing in divorce and family law in Arizona, Billie brings a unique perspective to the discussion. Join us as we explore the …
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In this episode, we delve into the captivating journey of Eddie Gomez, exploring his upbringing and how it shaped his trajectory in the mortgage industry. From humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure, Eddie shares insights into the pivotal moments that shaped his career path. We also delve into his innovative program designed to ensure fai…
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Join me in celebrating the brilliance of my amazing wife, Tracey Medellin, in the latest episode of Breakthrough with Chris Medellin, As the host, I couldn't be more grateful to have her by my side, sharing her wealth of knowledge and experiences in the world of real estate. In this special episode, Tracey opens up about her remarkable journey, off…
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Redefining Success: A Loan Officer's Tale of Triumph, Family, and Transformation - Kyle Wright
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In our latest episode on Breakthrough with Chris Medellin, we sit down with a true industry titan, Kyle Wright, a top 1% loan officer in the country. Join us as we dive deep into Kyle's incredible journey navigating the mortgage industry, the challenges he faced during a career transition, and the unwavering support he received from his family. Dis…
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Bridging Generations: A Latino Sibling Journey in the Mortgage Industry - Juan and Nora Aguirre
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In this heartfelt episode of Breakthrough Podcast, join us for an intimate conversation with two remarkable siblings, Juan Aguirre and Nora Aguirre, as they share their inspiring journey through the dynamic world of the mortgage industry. Hailing from a proud Latino heritage, these siblings have not only broken barriers but have also paved the way …
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In this extraordinary and heartwarming episode, we invite you to join us as we sit down with the renowned actor, Nicholas Gonzalez. But this is no ordinary interview; it's a heartfelt conversation between old friends who have known each other since childhood. Together, we trace our journey from the "innocence" of youth to the glamour of Hollywood. …
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Turning Doubt into Dollars: Real Estate's Priceless Advice!! Join us in this inspiring episode as our guest Alfredo Rosales, 2023 president of NAHREP Greater Las Vegas! a real estate expert, shares his remarkable journey to success. What makes this episode truly special is the revelation of invaluable advice from a past boss. Initially met with ske…
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In this deeply inspiring and heartwarming episode, we sit down with an exceptional guest, Stephanie Troy a powerhouse realtor who has not only conquered the world of real estate but also her own personal battles. Join us as she takes us on an emotional journey through her career, her encounters with narcissism, and her remarkable transformation int…
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From selling Herbalife Shakes to the top 5% in Real Estate Industry - Maritza Cortazar
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Opening Quote: "... Shut the noise. Make sure you're doing something for yourself as far as personal development. You know, you're pouring into yourself because you're constantly pouring onto others. But if you're not fueling that cup, filling it up every day, you're running on empty and you can't give anything else out after that. So whether it's …
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Opening Quote: "...we either go through a little bit of trauma that, you know, we can have a great life or we go through massive trauma like me. But I know one thing, the opposite of despair is hope. And so if I can go out there and deal some hope to people and you'll be a dope healer, like then I'm gonna end this world and people are gonna come to…
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Adrian Gastelum - Loan Officer | VP | Branch Manager
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Opening Quote: "...Comes through with a different attitude and it's no longer the attitude that I can't fail. The attitude now is I am going to fail because it's a business that we don't control those markets, we don't control inventory, we don't control interest rates. We're all selling a product that's very similar. Right. So how do you separate …
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Opening Quote: "...I would just say it. It's it wasn't even humbling for me. It's just a smart move. Yeah. Every guy that I know that's a top guy has a coach, you know, That's just what you got to do. You got to have somebody hold you accountable. People are sharing best practices on a level and on a level that you don't have access to. So I would …
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Opening Quote: "It could have the largest following. But if you don't have a community, you really don't have anything. And I can say one thing about my followers is they do not play about me..." Guest Social Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherin.realestate/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katherin.realestate LinkedIn: https://www.l…
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Opening Quote: "...Everybody says, one day I'm going to get my license. And I always step in and say, is today day one or is it still one day?" - Ricardo Cortazar Guest Social Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricardo.cortazar.9/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-cortazar-14001a147/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ricardo.c…
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Opening Quote: "...you know, I work with real estate agents about building their personal brand, and showing up on social media is a huge part of building your brand. And I always have agents who, like, want the most polished, perfect video with the perfect transitions, with the music, with whatever all these things and the captions and all that an…
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Opening Quote: "...when I was working at the financial institution, I eventually got my MLO license there and then I started learning about mortgage loans and it wasn't until then, years after leaving the Army that I finally learned how to use my VA loan for working, and as soon as I started learning all this stuff, I was like, hold on, why don't t…
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Opening Quote: "...If you're not willing to change and you're not willing to grow, you're just going to die and you're just going to like you can probably live comfortably, you know, doing the same thing over and over again, like those dinosaurs that are still doing from there who are if once from their database or whatever have you. But if you're …
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Opening Quote: "...Take it as a learning lesson so that you never do it again, because these shifts that we're having in the market are not a matter of if they happen. It's always a matter of when they come. They're cyclical, things go up, and things go down. That's just the way economies work. So live within your means next time around for sure. I…
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Opening Quote: "... Or so I had to figure it out on my own. And I've learned it through coaching. I've learned that you know, what are the successful people doing day in, and day out to be successful? And so I now want to help others be successful and let people know that, you know, sometimes it's just a choice that you make and it's the habits, th…
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What does breakthrough mean and why am I changing the name? Well, the reason is a breakthrough is about finding your voice and building confidence, and believing in yourself to take your business and take yourself to the next level. And I want to share with you stories from remarkable people who have broken through and have taken it to the next lev…
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Austin Bates - Branch Manager | Finance Expert | Mortgage Planning
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OPENING QUOTE: ..."You owe it to your industry and the people you know to tell them what you do. Because if you don't, then someone else might do a bad job and continue with that bad reputation of your industry..." - Austin Bates GUEST BIO: - Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist - Mortgage Originator for 19+ years - Expert in Working with Builder…
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OPENING QUOTE: ..."What did you do today to invest in your personal brand? Because I feel that your personal brand right now is going to take you places that cold calling can't..." - Thomas Bepko GUEST BIO: An industry leader with a vast wealth of knowledge, Thomas Bepko believes in exceeding your expectations while helping not only the client but …
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Kat Torre and Candice Morales - Real Estate + Branding | Brand Architect | Educator
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OPENING QUOTE: "Understanding and accepting what is within your control and what is not within your control. I cannot control societal norms, prejudices, and dharmic systems that are designed to discriminate against certain subsets of populations and war to privilege an advantage to others. That is out of my control. What I can control is creating …
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OPENING QUOTE: "When it comes to coaching before we can get to the other stuff. Most people have to get through like some of the real things, which are some of the mental things." - Vikram Deol GUEST BIO: "Vikram Deol was born in a traditional Indian home. His first business was in 1999, Vector Marketing selling Cutco knives, At 18, he went on to b…
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Shivani Peterson - Mortgage Advisor | RE Investor | Entrepreneur
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OPENING QUOTE: "So change your perception. You're in control of it. You're in control of your mindset. You're in control of the way you perceive the situation. You can change the way you remember it, the way you view it, and the way you handle it next time." - Shivani Peterson GUEST BIO: Seeking out the right advisor to guide people through the mor…
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OPENING QUOTE: "You have to think about the end goal, what you're trying to do, what is yours why? Why do I want out of this situation so badly? Because I want to be in a new place. So I have to be resourceful and dedicate my energy. Even it was very little because a lot was going on too. Moving forward, instead of getting caught in the disappointm…
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OPENING QUOTE: "To trust in you. That's where the business comes in so much easier than when they don't trust. They will trust you more than their lender. For some reason, they went with their lender, but that trust isn't there still, because the person knows this person is making a commission from me. That's why they're answering my call. Minh is …
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OPENING QUOTE: "So the way I saw when I first started in real estate, it was always that needle in a haystack. I get my license and I realize that all I have to do is the same thing I was doing before my license. And when I got my license, I don't know what happened. I don't know if it was the part of letting go that changed everything and allowed …
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OPENING QUOTE: "If my goal is education, who is buying homes right now for the first time!? most of them are millennials, but also this other side of where is like, this is why I love the people in the industry." - Kadyn Nannini GUEST BIO: Kadyn use his time during the pandemic to make big decisions, as a project manager and his transition to a Loa…
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OPENING QUOTE: "As a woman in the mortgage, do you feel that you had a harder time climbing to get to where you are today versus if you were a man in the business? You know, I never thought about it that way. I just didn't you know, I had an agenda. I was there to serve. I got excited and to lead people, to bring them into my world so we could serv…
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OPENING QUOTE: "Do you believe we've been in a race for the last 2 to 3 years? Yes. Yes. So we've been run and run and run and run. I look at my right, I see competitors left. I see competitors ahead of me, a few of them behind me. A few of them, well, they stopped running. What kind of race would you rather be in? One where everyone's running fast…
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Todd Duncan - #1 Coach on Building Trust | NY Times Bestselling Author | Keynote Speaker
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Todd Duncan is the founder and CEO of the Todd Duncan Group, the most sought after coaching, training, and events company for the top mortgage and sales professionals, an NYT bestselling author with over 17 books, and was a top 1% Loan Originator financing over 5,000 transactions in 12 years. His mantra is "you can make a living with transactions, …
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Carlos Colon - E-Commerce | Investments | Coaching
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Chris meets with Carlos E Colon in an amazing chat about his professional and life experience. He talks about how the martial arts world saved his life, while teaching him the great values in life and how to make better decisions for his future. Carlos is a family man, a man of God, and a businessman. He said, "My personal mission is to leave this …
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Kristina Smallhorn - Real Estate | Content Creator | Youtuber
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In this episode, Chris and Kristina have a great talk about the world of the Youtube market! Kristina's path is nothing less than an inspiration for many people especially to women. In this chat, she shares amazing tips to grow your youtube platform and breakthrough barriers of life. This podcast has been edited and produced by Content by Fabio LLC…
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Join Chris as he meets with Stacy Chevalier! They talk all things mortgage and how Stacy is a leader in the women community of mortgage. She knows the ins and outs of how to manage high production while being a busy mom. Join Chris and Stacy in this episode as they discuss how each is able to rapidly grow in both their areas. This podcast has been …
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Chad Anderson - Beyond the Loan
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Please enjoy this episode as Chris meets with Chad Anderson. Chad Anderson is an area manager for loanDepot, has years of mortgage experience, and host of his own podcast, Beyond the Loan. They talk about how they got into the industry and the highs and lows it took to see their current success. Sit back and relax because this is a fascinating and …
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Shayla Gifford - Mortgage Guru
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This week, we have a special guest, Shayla Gifford from Guild Mortgage. Take a listen and hear about how Shayla built her successful business. Despite her struggles, she has learned so much and holds the key to helping her customers and motivating her team to be successful themselves. Please enjoy this episode, as it was a treat to have her on the …
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Take a listen and meet Ashley Osheel! She has been a loan officer for a year now, and she is quickly making a name for herself! In this episode, she talks about how she got into the mortgage industry,and the many struggles she's had to overcome to get to where she is. With a lively personality and quick wit, this is an exciting episode! This podcas…
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Blake Clark: BlakeSellsAZ
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Listen to this educational podcast featuring guest, Blake Clark. Blake is a top selling realtor in Arizona and is a huge influence to the real estate industry. He is a branding master and a wise leader to his team. Join Chris and Blake as they discuss their growth and what leads them to success in this crazy 2021 housing market. This podcast has be…
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Claire Ackerman - The Ackerman Team
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Listen to this amazing episode featuring guest, Claire Ackerman, the head of The Ackerman Team. She is ranked as one of the best real estate agents in AZ by Real Trends, a 5 time winner of the 40 under 40 in AZ, and in the top 1% of realtors in AZ. She also is a regular participant on the American Dream TV series. This podcast has been edited and p…
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Listen to Chris meet with Katrina Ghazarian, AKA the HR Gangtsa! Hear her fascinating story about how she worked her way up from the bottom and is now the CEO of Gameday HR and the Host of HR Sucks podcast! Katrina has great insights into the realm of business and how to best navigate the HR world. This podcast has been edited and produced by Conte…
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Join Chris and Alex Sheridan as they discuss the ins and outs of LinkedIn and digital branding. Alex shares his journey about becoming an entrepreneur of Impax and how he has helped hundreds of people with their own businesses. This podcast has been edited and produced by Content by Fabio LLCPor beliason@loandepot.com (Alex Sheridan)
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Listen in and enjoy hearing the ins and outs of the mortgage industry in today's world. With a lifetime of experience, Alec meets with Chris and discusses his journey through loanDepot. This podcast has been edited and produced by Content by Fabio LLCPor beliason@loandepot.com (BRITTANY ELIASON)
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15- Chantel Soumis
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LinkedIn celebrity, Chantel Soumis, meets with Chris this week! She is the owner and CEO of stardust creative, and she loves inspiring people to fulfill their dreams! Listen to this episode to learn how she has pushed through the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do what she loves! This podcast has been edited and produced by Content by Fabio LLC…
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Kristin Hanson is a talented and hardworking Loan Officer at loanDepot, but she had some struggles getting to where she is now. Join Chris and Kristin as they discuss her journey and how she overcame some some life-threatening challenges. This podcast has been edited and produced by Content by Fabio LLC…
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Chris meets with Coach Bill Hart this week! He is an author, a podcast host, a mentor to many, and a fellow watch-lover. Learn all about creating a good team and developing your own character with this dynamic conversation. This podcast has been edited and produced by Content by Fabio LLCPor beliason@loandepot.com (BRITTANY ELIASON)
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