Million Dollar Mortgage Experience

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As the number of self-employed borrowers sky-rockets, the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience is here to make sure you have the skills, mindset, and ideas required to crush it in the Jumbo - Super Jumbo Non-QM market. Are you ready? This podcast is meant for mortgage professionals only. Visit our website at www.FundLoans.com

  1. 10/28/2025

    San Diego's Santacon Founder: Liv Johnson (Ep. #132)

    Liv is the founder of Almost Nakey, an event production company based in San Diego. In episode #132 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Liv discuss starting businesses at a young age (Almost Nakey was originally a bikini company), selling in high school and college, building Santacon (in San Diego), working with a team of 600 people for day-of crew, working towards your dream, transcendental meditation (Liv’s Aunt taught the Beatles this), eliminating stress, using AI in today’s world, Bebemos Tequila, and experiencing travel. Learn about Liv at @livnakey or her company Almost Nakey at almostnakey.com or @almostnakey. Learn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-products Price a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2 Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team

    57 min

  2. 10/21/2025

    Starting a Tortilla Chip Company: Rochelle Drumm (Ep. #131)

    Rochelle Drumm is the founder of Chipz Happen, a tortilla chip company based in San Diego, CA. This is part 3 of 4 of the entrepreneur series. In episode #131 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Rocelle discuss starting a chip company from the ground up, being in competition with Frito Lay, focusing on creating a healthy alternative with many flavor options, all while keeping in mind dietary issues, challenges and developing thick skin, fostering partnerships, standing out from competitors, and Bebemos Tequila.Learn about Chipz Happen at chipzhappen.com.Learn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-productsPrice a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team

    34 min

  3. 10/14/2025

    Bartender Turned Liquor Entrepreneur: Michael Bolmey (Ep. #130)

    Michael Bolmey is the founder of Hugo Cognac. He helped build Screwball whiskey from the beginning. This is part 3 of 4 of the entrepreneur series. In episode #130 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Michael discuss getting started in liquor business, starting Screwball Whiskey (a peanut butter whiskey), entrepreneur stories/lessons/challenges, the similarities of cognac and tequila, selecting business partners, the difference between being interested, committed, and obsessed, benefits of travel, methods to calm yourself, and Bebemos Tequila. Learn about Michael’s cognac at https://www.hugocognac.com/ Learn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-products Price a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2 Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team

    1 hr

  4. 10/07/2025

    The Power of Perseverance: Greg Reid (Ep. #129)

    Greg Reid is an author, entrepreneur, event producer, and filmmaker. He is the founder of Secret Knock and Credible Source and has received numerous awards including recognition from Forbes and the White House. Greg has inspired millions of people to take personal responsibility to step into the potential of their greatness. He is the producer of the Oscar-qualified film, Wish Man, based on the creator of the Make A Wish Foundation. This is part 1 of 4 of the entrepreneur series. In episode #129 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Greg discuss Greg's companies (Secret Knock and Credible Source), publishing books with a ghost writer, being honored by the white house, habits for success, creating a mindset for success, and Bebemos Tequila. Connect with Greg on Instagram @gregsreid or his website http://gregreid.com/. Learn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-products Price a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2 Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team

    51 min

  5. 12/17/2024

    Luxury Lending Strategies: Skooter Leon (Ep. #128)

    Ubaldo V. Leon III, known as "Skooter," is a Branch Manager at CrossCountry Mortgage. He is a Top 1% Mortgage Professional in the Nation, recognized for delivering superior mortgage solutions. In episode #128 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Skooter discuss Skooter's start in the industry, working with realtors on Selling Sunset and Million Dollar Listing, how to earn a reputation as a trusted advisor, benefits of non-QM loans, closing a $7.5M loan with FundLoans, his biggest challenge (hint: educating), maintaining a good work-life balance, world travel, and raising kids. Connect with Skooter on Instagram @skooterleon.Learn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-products Price a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2 Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team

    45 min

  6. 08/28/2024

    Strategies to Build a Mortgage Powerhouse: Thuan Nguyen (Ep. #127)

    Thuan Nguyen is the CEO of Loan Factory, one of the fastest growing mortgage brokerages in the country with over 1,100 loan officers. He closed 11,000 loans in 2020 and 2021 by prioritizing service and efficiency. In episode #127 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Thuan discuss moving to the US without knowing any English and eventually starting a business, Loan Factory’s business model, adapting to the market downturn by shifting focus from refinances to purchases, strategies for maximizing loan production and navigating market changes, and non-QM loans. Connect with Thuan by searching for “Loan Factory” online. Learn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-products Price a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2 Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team

    47 min

  7. 08/15/2024

    Originators Go Here to Put Their Career in High Gear: LaDonna Lockard (Ep. #126)

    LaDonna is the CEO of Maximum Acceleration, the premier provider of mortgage education where originators go to put their career in high gear. Maximum Acceleration is a cutting-edge NMLS-approved provider of mortgage continuing education. Their mission is to provide the highest quality education at the most affordable prices. In episode #126 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and LaDonna discuss how LaDonna found her way to leading a continued education company, topics and takeaways from Maximum Acceleration courses, how brokers can excel in today’s market, non-QM loans, and meditation & wellness. Connect with Ladonna on maxclass.com or instagram.com/maximumacceleration/ Learn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-products Price a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2 Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team

    1h 7m

  8. 06/28/2024

    The Best Loans for Business Owners and Investors: Alejandro Szita (Ep. #125)

    Alejandro Szita has been involved with real estate and loans since 2006. He specializes in serving artists and entrepreneurs as he expertly maneuvers the ins and outs of mortgages for self-employed borrowers. In episode #125 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Alejandro discuss working with self-employed clients, how P&L loans can be a game changer, why Alejandro chooses FundLoans for non-QM, DSCR for business owners and investors, asset-based loans, working with artists, and how brokers can excel in today’s market. Connect with Alejandro on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/alejandroszita) or his website prosperity-lending.com Learn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-products Price a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2 Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team

    1h 16m
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As the number of self-employed borrowers sky-rockets, the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience is here to make sure you have the skills, mindset, and ideas required to crush it in the Jumbo - Super Jumbo Non-QM market. Are you ready? This podcast is meant for mortgage professionals only. Visit our website at www.FundLoans.com

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