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Episode 22

With Chris Piro

Lead from the Level Above

What if you ran your business like you’d already made it? In this episode, Chris Piro shares how he built a high-volume brokerage from scratch by acting as if the finish line was already behind him. Learn how consistency, bold outreach, and real systems can fuel unstoppable growth and build a career that lasts..

Episode 21

With Brian Covey

Build Teams. Boost Results. Repeat.
Brian Covey joins Dino Katsiametis to unpack the hiring, mentoring, and tracking disciplines that scaled his production from $245 million to multibillion levels. This episode breaks down a 90-day scorecard and a restart strategy built on proximity and proof – detailing specific benchmarks that will remove friction and increase loan volume.

Episode 20

With Alec Hanson

Adopt the $8B Mindset
Alec Hanson built a billion-dollar branch and now drives $8B in volume. In this conversation with Dino, he challenges you to rethink how you lead, scale, and show up in today’s market. If you’re still running on outdated habits, this episode will hold up the mirror and encourage you to consider what’s really holding you back.

Episode 19

With Greg Sher

Reinvention to Real Talk
Mortgage industry veteran Greg Sher joins Dino for a sharp, no-nonsense discussion on AI, market consolidation, and the future of lending. With 25 years of experience as a mortgage executive and founder, Greg pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to thrive in today’s hyper-competitive environment. Tune in now for practical insights and bold predictions about the road ahead.

Episode 18

With Tano Kapedani

This Model Drives $200M+
Tano Kapedani is closing over 200 units a year while others are pulling back. Dino calls him “an absolute beast,” in the mortgage business and this episode shows why. Hear how systems, stamina, and personal discipline keep his business growing in any market. If volume feels out of reach to you, this episode of The Way will change your mindset fast.

Episode 17

With Sosi Avila

From Struggle to Standout
Sosi Avila is the youngest top producer ever featured on The Way. With a nonprofit background and over 600 clients served, he joins Dino to share how purpose, emotional clarity, and slowing the process can create real trust. This conversation challenges what it means to lead in the mortgage business.

Episode 16

With John Farrell

Pressure Builds Powerful People
Banker John Farrell joins Dino to break down how trust, clarity, and consistent follow-up turn great service into unstoppable referral momentum. They trade bold ideas and real tactics, to uncover the habits that separate strong relationship-builders from the rest. If you’re ready to simplify, scale, and finally stop chasing leads, this episode is unmissable.

Episode 15

With Amir Syed

Coached to a Billion
Mortgage superstar Amir Syed shares how overcoming personal setbacks and mastering intentional mindset shifts took him from zero to over $1 billion in loan origination. Discover his proven strategies to break growth barriers, master self-talk, and relentlessly build your business – because the path to millions starts in your own mind.

Episode 14

With JJ Mazzo

Habits Make the Millionaire
JJ Mazzo started as an outsider: broke, tatted, fresh out of high school. He beat the odds to build a 7-figure mortgage business. In this unmissable episode, JJ shares the gritty truth, tactical plays, and mindset shifts that made it happen. If you’re underestimated or starting from scratch, this is the roadmap you’ve been waiting for.

Episode 13

With Sean Herrero

The Mortgage Model is Broken
Sean Herrero reveals how intentional mindset shifts, calculated risk-taking, and adventure-driven discipline propelled him from struggles to a $220M lending powerhouse. In this episode, discover how reprogramming negativity, mastering video marketing, and breaking comfort zones can elevate your mortgage career to levels you’ve never imagined, because success often waits beyond conventional limits.

Episode 12

With Rene Rodriguez

Train Your Brain to Lead
Renowned speaker and bestselling author of Amplify Your Influence, Rene Rodriguez reveals the neuroscience behind mastering rejection, true gratitude, and influential communication to drive exceptional mortgage success. Discover how structured creativity, disciplined mindset shifts, and courageous actions can turn your greatest challenges into powerful breakthroughs in your career and life. Change your mindset, change your outcomes today.

Episode 11

With Stew Sweet

Relationships over Refis
From rookie loan officer to billion-dollar branch leader. In this episode Stew Sweet shares exactly how relentless hustle, strategic delegation, and innovative outsourcing transformed his career and operations. Discover how targeted resource allocation and smarter systems can dramatically scale your business, increase profitability, and enhance productivity without sacrificing client service or growth opportunities.

Episode 10

With Cindy Ertman

Shift Happens. Embrace It.
Mortgage success coach Cindy Ertman shares how bold, intentional choices propelled her from zero to top producer, beating fierce competition and industry downturns. Discover what it takes to thrive in tough markets, master your mindset, and elevate your business to extraordinary levels, especially when others quit. Success starts with one bold choice.

Episode 9

With Hope Bourman

Lead Boldly. Love Fiercely.
In this episode, Executive Coach Hope Bourman and Dino explore how blending mental fitness practices with technical market strategies enables mortgage professionals to overcome adversity, sharpen leadership, and sustainably grow their business. Learn practical methods to rebuild resilience, deepen referral relationships, and position yourself effectively in challenging markets by mastering clarity and disciplined execution.

Episode 8

With Mike Benton

Started at 40. Dominated.
Mike Benton, Senior VP of Responsive Mortgage, reveals how overcoming financial collapse and alcohol dependency unlocked deeper clarity, discipline, and strategic insight. His journey offers practical steps to strengthen resilience, sharpen your market approach, and accelerate growth in your mortgage career through intentional leadership and consistent action.

Episode 7

With Wally Elibiary

Your Calendar Reveals Truth
How can setbacks become stepping stones for something greater? Wally Elibiary shares how he turned financial and personal challenges into powerful lessons in presence, reinvention, and resilience. In this episode, hear how setbacks became stepping stones, coaching created clarity, and how opening doors to new relationships turned everything around. Let Wally’s insights help you find the path that works for you.

Episode 6

With Rick Mount

Legacy Built on Leadership
With three decades in the mortgage industry, Rick Mount co-leads a team that consistently originates over $100 million annually. In this episode, he exposes the hidden cost of distraction and reveals how focus has become the competitive edge. If you’re always working but never in command, this conversation will transform the way you operate.

Episode 5

With Trevor Hammond

Content that Builds Trust
Trevor Hammond, mortgage strategist and author of ‘Borrow Smart, Repay Smart’ built a high-impact career without sacrificing his time, health, or family. In this episode, he reveals what most originators miss when chasing volume. If you’re successful on paper but stretched thin behind the scenes, take back control and build a version of success that exceeds your goals.

Episode 4

With Mike Hardy

Faith, Focus and Financial Freedom
Mike Hardy, Managing Partner at Churchill Mortgage, reveals the daily system behind his decades of growth and influence. His “Core Four” habits drive focus, alignment, and execution at the highest level. If you’re serious about scale, this episode challenges what you expect from your day and shows what discipline looks like when it truly delivers.

Episode 3

With Ryan Grant

Think Beyond the Close
Trust drives volume and longevity. In this episode, Ryan Grant explains why today’s mortgage and real estate professionals must shift focus from chasing deals to creating lasting and authentic client relationships. In this episode you’ll learn how to build trust, deliver long-term value, and stay indispensable in any market.

Episode 2

With Todd Bookspan

Success Starts before Sunrise
In this episode, Todd Bookspan, founder of Win By Noon, shares how to think beyond today and start building your legacy. From mastering financial awareness to scaling your success by hiring the right help, Todd and Dino dive into the habits, strategies, and mindset shifts that create lasting impact. Discover why consistency beats perfection, how to live authentically, and the power of focusing on the big picture.

Episode 1

With Dave Savage

Win by Noon. Always.
Self-awareness is fundamental for success in the mortgage business. In this episode of The Way, Dino and mortgage entrepreneur Dave Savage discuss how mortgage advisors can achieve career breakthroughs by focusing on their strengths, creating systems that work, and learning to thrive under pressure.
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Episode 22

With Chris Piro

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Episode 21

With Brian Covey

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Episode 20

With Alec Hamson

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Episode 19

With Greg Sher

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Episode 18

With Tano Kapedani

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Episode 17

With Sosi Avila

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Episode 16

With John Farrell

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Episode 15

With Amir Syed

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Episode 14

With JJ Mazzo

JJ Mazzo started as an outsider—broke, tatted, fresh out of high school—and beat the odds to build a 7-figure mortgage business. In this episode, he shares the gritty truth, tactical plays, and mindset shifts that made it happen. If you’re underestimated, have been knocked down or are starting from scratch, this is the roadmap you’ve been waiting for.

Episode 13

With Sean Herrero

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Episode 12

With Rene Rodriguez

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Episode 11

With Stew Sweet

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Episode 10

With Cindy Ertman

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Episode 9

With Hope Bourman

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Episode 8

With Mike Benton

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Episode 7

With Wally Elibiary

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Episode 6

With Rick Mount

Two Hours That Change Everything. With three decades in the mortgage industry, Rick Mount co-leads a team that consistently originates over $100 million annually. In this episode he exposes the hidden cost of distraction and reveals focus has become the competitive edge. If you’re always working but never in command, this episode will transform how you operate.

Episode 5

With Trevor Hammond

Trevor Hammond, mortgage strategist and author of ‘Borrow Smart, Repay Smart’ built a high-impact career without sacrificing his time, health, or family. In this episode, he reveals what most originators miss when chasing volume. If you’re successful on paper but stretched thin behind the scenes,take back control and build a version of success that exceeds your goals.

Episode 4

With Mike Hardy

Mike Hardy, Managing Partner at Churchill Mortgage, reveals the daily system behind his decades of growth and influence. His “Core Four” habits drive focus, alignment, and execution at the highest level. If you’re serious about scale, this episode challenges what you expect from your day and shows what discipline looks like when it actually delivers.

Episode 3

With Ryan Grant

Ryan Grant, Co-Creator of NEO Home Loans joins Dino to expose what’s limiting real growth in mortgage and real estate. This episode makes the case for trust over titles and shows how a client-first model can unlock deeper loyalty, stronger teams, and long-term market relevance. It’s a powerful call to lead differently—and better.

Episode 2

With Todd Bookspan

Think Bigger, Build Better. Win by Noon founder Todd Bookspan joins Dino Katsiametis to challenge how mortgage professionals think about growth. This episode shows how greater financial clarity and better delegation can create freedom, drive long-term success, and help you build a business that reflects the life you want to lead.

Episode 1

With Dave Savage

Episode 1 – In this episode Dino is joined by Mortgage Coach founder Dave Savage to unpack how self-awareness drives performance in loan origination. From building systems around your strengths to managing pressure with purpose, this episode offers practical insight for professionals aiming to grow with clarity, resilience, and long-term focus.

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