Mining for Gold

Jon Goldman and Matt Kennedy ( Goldman Group)

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Perspectives on life, mortgages and real estate.

16 HR AGO

Precision, Personality, and Practice: The Jeffrey Marks Story

On this episode of Mining for Gold, Jon and Matt are joined by Jeffrey Marks, a leading Chicagoland real estate attorney with Busse & Busse, to talk about Jeffrey's success as a high-volume attorney and how his work ethic and philosophy mesh so well with that of the Goldman Group. The three discuss Jeffrey's background as a video game producer prior to his law career and how the lessons learned from that experience inform his practice today. The discussion includes the importance of customer focus, team communication, and flexibility, plus great tips for realtors from the "Louboutin Lawyer" himself! Jeffrey’s Info: Phone: 312-208-7340 Instagram: @‌louboutin_lawyer Jon's Info:JG@grarate.comGRARate.com/JGoldman Matt's Info:MK@grarate.comGRARate.com/MattKennedy

37 min
18 MAR

Rewards, Loyalty, and the Future of Consumer Engagement: The Andrew ‘Newms’ Newman Story

On this episode of Mining for Gold, Jon and Matt are joined by Andrew Newman, Vice President of FinTech Sales at Wildfire Systems, to announce the launch of the new savings and rewards program Rate Rewards. Andrew talks about the continuing evolution of digital marketing and how customer loyalty programs offer value to providers and consumers alike. The three discuss the partnership between Guaranteed Rate Affinity and Wildfire Systems, the benefits it provides, their goals for the program, and the future of financial technology. Get more information about Rate Rewards and sign up at https://www.rate.com/membership-benefits/shop-and-earn. Andrew on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewinewman/ The Wildfire Blog:https://www.wildfire-corp.com/blog Jon's Info:JG@grarate.comGRARate.com/JGoldman Matt's Info:MK@grarate.comGRARate.com/MattKennedy

27 min
4 MAR

Resilience in Real Estate: Leadership, Health, and Growth

On this episode of Mining for Gold, Jon and Matt sit down with their longtime friend Joe Gerber, Broker Associate and Managing Partner of the Gerber Diaz Group at Baird & Warner. Joe shares the journey that led him to a career in real estate, and the three discuss how Joe's history underpins his motivation and success. Joe talks with Jon and Matt about the value of partnership and a curated team, and Joe shares his experiences with leadership and the "concierge" approach to supporting clients. They also discuss the importance of managing your life, health, and happiness in order to better manage your business. Please consider a donation to Quinn's Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser for Blood Cancer United: https://pages.lls.org/svoy/chi/svoyillinois26/qgoldman Joe’s info:The Gerber Diaz Group Jon's Info:JG@grarate.comGRARate.com/JGoldman Matt's Info:MK@grarate.comGRARate.com/MattKennedy

37 min
29 JAN

2026 Trends

On this episode of Mining for Gold, Matt and Jon sit down together to talk about what to expect for the coming year in their three favorite areas: life, mortgages, and real estate. They talk about the likely trajectory for interest rates this year as well as the factors beyond the rates that impact mortgage lending and the real estate market. They also examine ways that they continue to innovate to meet the evolving needs of such a dynamic environment for the lending and real estate industries. Please consider a donation to Quinn's Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser for Blood Cancer United: https://pages.lls.org/svoy/chi/svoyillinois26/qgoldman Jon's Info: JG@grarate.com GRARate.com/JGoldman Matt's Info: MK@grarate.com GRARate.com/MattKennedy

36 min
7 JAN

Making Renovations Work for You

On this episode of Mining for Gold, Jon and Matt start off the new year talking with Joe Daly, Director of Specialty Products at Guaranteed Rate Affinity, to talk about renovation loans and the value they can offer to both buyers and lenders. Joe describes how the help of a renovation loan specialist makes the complicated-seeming experience easier for all involved. The group also discusses how renovation loans can offer additional opportunities to buyers and their particular impact in a time of increased loan rates, reduced inventory, and a need for future financial planning. Joe’s info: GRARate.com/JoeDaly Jon's Info: JG@grarate.com GRARate.com/JGoldman Matt's Info: MK@grarate.com GRARate.com/MattKennedy

27 min
17/12/2025

End of Year Thoughts

On this episode of Mining for Gold, Matt and Jon wrap up the year with topics at the top of the their minds regarding the three pillars of the podcast: life, mortgages, and real estate. They discuss interests rates, the state of the real estate market, family health challenges, and more. From the whole team at Mining for Gold, thank you to everyone for a great year! We wish you all a festive holiday season and a very happy new year. We’ll be back again with new episodes in 2026. Quinn’s Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser for Blood Cancer United: https://pages.lls.org/svoy/chi/svoyillinois26/qgoldman Jon's Info: JG@grarate.com GRARate.com/JGoldman Matt's Info: MK@grarate.com GRARate.com/MattKennedy

35 min
25/11/2025

Putting Humanity in Human Resources

On this episode of Mining for Gold, Matt and Jon sit down with their good friend Marina Bokserman, a chief human resources officer, or as Jon likes to say, a "churro." Marina talks about her experiences, challenges, and road to success as a human resources professional and the particulars of the role specific to the mortgage lending industry. The group discusses the hardships and rewards of a leadership position in human resources, and Marina shares how her motivation to help people continues to drive her involvement. The trio also examines the Employee Mortgage Benefit Program and how to encourage its adoption through connecting with people and helping educate them on the importance of financial literacy. Marina’s Info: linkedin.com/in/marina-bokserman/ Jon's Info: JG@grarate.com GRARate.com/JGoldman Matt's Info: MK@grarate.com GRARate.com/MattKennedy

40 min
12/11/2025

The Foundation of Fortune: Insuring What Matters Most

On this episode of Mining for Gold, Matt and Jon sit down with Scott Mikkelsen, Vice President of Mikkelsen, Kelly, & Kip Insurance, to talk about what it really means to "insure what matters most." Scott shares the family roots behind his third-generation independent agency and how his team takes a consultative, relationship-first approach to protecting clients' homes and families. The conversation covers rising insurance costs, common coverage mistakes, and why personalized advice—not quick quotes—makes all the difference. The trio also compares the parallels between lending and insurance and examines the value of emphasizing trust, transparency, and truly knowing your clients. Find out more about Mikkelsen, Kelly, & Kip at https://mkkins.com/ or visit their Facebook page. Jon's Info: JG@grarate.com GRARate.com/JGoldman Matt's Info: MK@grarate.com GRARate.com/MattKennedy

36 min

Perspectives on life, mortgages and real estate.

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Jon Goldman and Matt Kennedy ( Goldman Group)
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

19
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