The Way with Dino Katsiametis
Episodes
The AI Marketing Blueprint for Loan Officers — Luke Shankula on The Way
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence is changing the way loan officers market, generate leads, and grow their businesses, but most professionals are still barely s...
AI, Personal Branding, and the Future of Mortgage Marketing, Katie Shive Explains
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where AI can generate endless information, what actually makes a mortgage professional stand out?In this episode of The Way with Dino Katsi...
AI for Loan Officers: The Tools, Prompts, and Systems You Need to Know with Ben Tasker
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, Dino sits down with AI and workforce transformation expert Ben Tasker to break down what AI actually...
How to Scale a Mortgage Brokerage 78% in One Year — Scott Valins Explains
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to grow a mortgage brokerage to $3.7 billion in annual volume with 350+ loan officers — while still personally producing over $100...
How Great Leaders Attract Talent - Richard Milligan’s Framework for Recruiting Top Producers
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recruiting isn’t about scripts, pitches, or job postings — it’s about who you are as a leader.In this deep, unfiltered episode of The Way with D...
How Matt Adler Closed $250M with a Small Team — Systems, Niches, and Mortgage Discipline Explained
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, Dino sits down with Matt Adler, a top-producing loan officer at Lake Michigan Credit Union, to break...
Building Trust at Scale: Kristin Messerli on Financial Literacy, AI, and the Modern Mortgage Advisor
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trust in financial institutions is declining — and the mortgage industry is feeling it more than most.In this in-depth episode of The Way with Dino ...
Zero to 70M a Month — Dustin Owen’s Mortgage Success Playbook
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if your biggest breakthrough comes after you’re broke, scared, and ready to quit?In this powerhouse episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, D...
Five-Mile Famous: Geoff Zimpfer's Blueprint for Becoming the Go-To Mortgage Lender in Your Market
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the fastest way to grow your mortgage business isn’t more cold calls… but becoming so well-known in your local market that business comes...
How to Scale from Solo LO to Billion-Dollar Leader with Shayla Gifford
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to go from a broke 23-year-old cold-calling strangers… to building a billion-dollar mortgage organization — without losi...
How Top Mortgage Advisors Stay Relevant When Markets Break with Ken Perry
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Markets rise. Markets crash. The professionals who survive — and win — are the ones who build before the storm.In this episode of The Way, Dino s...
The AI-Powered Consumer Is Coming: How Mortgage & Real Estate Pros Stay Relevant in the New Economy with Eric Post
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI isn’t coming for your job — but your clients are changing faster than most professionals realize.In this episode of The Way, Dino sits down wit...
Why Relationships Create Fortunes—and Transactions Don’t with Todd Duncan
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of The Way, Dino sits down with the legendary coach, author, and industry icon to unpack over four decades of hard-won lesson...
Why Relationship-First Mortgage Advisors Win in Any Market with Guest Justin Pardon
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In an industry obsessed with leads, rates, and automation, Justin Padron proves there’s a better — and more profitable — way to build a mortgage...
How AI Is Rewriting the Mortgage Business with Gino Fronti
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most businesses don’t fail because of bad products — they fail because they never build a scalable monetization and execution strategy.In this epi...
The Key to Abundance: Rene Godefroy’s Journey from Haiti to the American Dream
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this unforgettable episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, Dino sits down with internationally renowned motivational speaker and author Rene Gode...
How Great Leaders Bounce Back — Lessons from Executive Coach Craig Davis
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, executive coach and keynote speaker Craig Davis shares his remarkable journey from battling stage-th...
From Faith to Fintech: How Abdel Khawatmi Uses AI to 3X His Mortgage Business
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, top 1% mortgage producer Abdel Khawatmi shares how faith, discipline, and artificial intelligence he...
Building Bigger Lives: Michael Regan on Coaching, AI, and Finding Balance in a Fast-Paced World
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, professional coach Michael Regan of Building Champions shares decades of insight on how to...
Grit, Growth & the Climb: John Donnelly on Building Leaders in Life and Lending
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, John Donnelly, Executive Director of Sales at Service First Mortgage, shares how a 25-year journey i...
Marc Bui: From Cold Calls to a $100M Pipeline
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerhouse episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, top-producing mortgage advisor Marc Bui shares his no-BS journey from 19-year-old loan of...
Revolutionizing Real Estate: David Sidoni on First-Time Buyers, Systems, and The Last Lease Ever
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, Dino sits down with David Sidoni—realtor, national educator, podcast host, and self-procl...
Dale Vermillion on 42 Years in Mortgages & Mentorship
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to stay relevant and impactful after four decades in the mortgage industry? In this episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, indust...
Michelle Berman-Mikel's Blueprint for Real Estate Pros Who Actually Want Results
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to turn Instagram followers into actual clients? In this episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, Dino sits down with Michelle Berman-Mike...
Building Mortgage Empires: Brian Hogben’s Bold Path to Success
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, Canadian mortgage mogul Brian Hogben shares his incredible journey from aspiring rock star...
Chris Piro on Hustle, Discipline, and Building a Bulletproof Pipeline of Mortgage Clients
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this no-holds-barred episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, mortgage entrepreneur Chris Piro shares his remarkable journey—from nearly becomin...
Mortgage Powerhouse Brian Covey on Faith, Focus & Scaling Your Business
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of The Way, Dino Katsiametis sits down with Brian Covey—former professional soccer player turned mortgage executive and lea...
Mortgage Leadership, Building a Personal Brand & Surviving the Crash with Alec Hanson
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this unfiltered and inspiring episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, mortgage leader, content creator, and industry veteran Alec Hanson shares h...
Greg Sher on Mortgage Mastery, AI Disruption & Why Leadership Must Evolve Now
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerhouse episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, Dino sits down with Greg Sher—mortgage executive, media powerhouse, and host of the One...
Dominating the Mortgage Game — Tano Kapedani’s 200+ Loans per Year Strategy
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerhouse episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, we sit down with Tano Kapedani, CEO of EZ Fundings, who personally closes 200+ loans a ye...
From Pastor to $100M Mortgage Pro: Sosi Avila’s Blueprint for Referral-Based Success
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this action-packed episode of The Way, Dino Katsiametis sits down with Sosi Avila—former pastor turned top-producing mortgage advisor—to uncove...
Build a Referral Machine with John Farrell
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dino Katsiametis CEO of Ethos Lending sits down with John Farrell of US Bank—an “obnoxiously good” loan officer with decades of experience and a...
From $0 to $1B: How Amir Syed Built a Mortgage Empire with Purpose, Process & People
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a mortgage broker looking to grow your production, scale your mindset, and build lasting client relationships? In this high-energy episode of ...
From Burned Out to Boss: How JJ Mazzo Found Freedom in the Mortgage Biz
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you stop settling and start betting on yourself? JJ left a "good" job to chase something better—and built a thriving mor...
Game-Changing Mortgage Strategies with Sean Herrero
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to dominate the mortgage industry while maintaining a fulfilling life? In this episode of The Way Podcast, host Dino Katsiametis sit...
The Psychology of Success: Rene Rodriguez on Influence, Mindset & Mastering the Mortgage Market
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do top performers rise above challenges while others struggle? In this powerful episode of The Way Podcast, host Dino Katsiametis welcomes keynote...
From Loan Officer to Industry Disruptor: Stew Sweet’s Path to Mortgage Innovation
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to go from a young loan officer assistant to running a thriving mortgage consulting business? In this episode of The Way Podcast, we...
The Defining Difference: Cindy Ertman on Building a Thriving Mortgage Career
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of The Way Podcast, host Dino Katsiametis sits down with mortgage industry veteran and transformational coach Cindy Ertman. W...
Resilience, Reinvention & Real Estate: Lessons from Hope Bourman
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, we welcome Hope Bouman, CEO and Founder of Signature Strategies Coaching. Hope shares her incredible...
Winning Strategies for Mortgage Brokers in Any Market with Guest Mike Benton
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Way Podcast, Dino Katsiametis talks with Mike Benton, Division President of Responsive Mortgage, who shares his journey of resi...
Scaling Success: Wally Elibiary’s Blueprint for Mortgage Mastery and Work-Life Harmony
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Wally Elibiary, one of the nation’s top mortgage professionals and founder of Aspire Mortgage Advisors. W...
Mortgage Lending Legacies: From Empty Briefcase to Industry Leader with Rick Mount
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the world of mortgage lending with Rick Mount, co-manager of Churchill Mortgage, as he shares his 30+ ye...
How to Build a Mortgage Empire Without Losing Your Mind with Trevor Hammond
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Way Podcast, Dino chats with Trevor Hammond from Neo Home Loans, a man who’s mastered more than just mortgages—he’s figur...
A Mortgage Mogul's Guide to Work/Life Balance with Mike Hardy
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you combine a mortgage pro, an Ironman, and a dad who throws the ultimate 18th birthday party? You get Mike Hardy, the guest on t...
Mortgage Madness: Why Chasing Cheap Loans Is Like Ordering Sushi From a Gas Station with Ryan Grant
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Way, Dino Katsiametis chats with Ryan Grant, a mortgage industry visionary and founder of Neo Home Loans. Ryan dishes on everyt...
Win By Noon: How to Crush the Day Before Lunch with Todd Bookspan
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dino Katsiametis on The Way as he interviews Todd Bookspan, the man behind Win By Noon, a self-proclaimed “fitness nerd” with 26 houses and a...
Coaching the Life Into the Mortgage Business with Dave Savage
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dino Katsiametis, host of The Way, as he welcomes mortgage industry legend (and self-proclaimed “oldest guy still kicking”) Dave Savage to th...