The Mortgage Punk Show

Chris Waipa

The Mortgage Punk Show isn’t your average real estate podcast—it’s where Wichita’s top producers pull back the curtain. Hosted by Chris Waipa, this show sits down with the best in the business—starting with the real estate agents who are dominating the market. We dig into their stories, strategies, and secrets, from the big wins to the tough lessons, so you can level up your game, grow your network, and disrupt the status quo.Whether you’re an agent, investor, or just obsessed with the hustle behind Wichita’s real estate scene, this is where you come to get inspired, get motivated, and get moving.Real talk. Real deals. Real disruptors. Welcome to The Mortgage Punk Show.

Episodes

  1. She Started Real Estate in 2008… and Still Won (Michelle Leeper’s Comeback Story)

    4D AGO

    She Started Real Estate in 2008… and Still Won (Michelle Leeper’s Comeback Story)

    Buckle up — this episode hits different. I’m sitting down with Michelle Leeper, a Wichita-area real estate pro who started in 2008 (yes… THAT year) and built a career the hard way: relationships over transactions.  We talk about what “bad markets” do (they flush out the order-takers), why Michelle calls them “Pop-Tart Agents,” and how she closed 26 deals her first year by grinding open houses + follow-up when she didn’t know anyone. We also get real about trust, handwritten notes, “doing the right thing,” and how life’s hardest seasons can sharpen your purpose.  If you’re buying/selling a home and want someone who actually gives a damn about protecting your asset — this is your episode.  🔥 Connect with Michelle Leeper 📧 Email: michelle.leeper@penfedrealty.com 📱 Phone: (316) 209-6232 📸 Instagram: @michelleleeper 📖 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.leeper 🤘 Follow / Subscribe 💥 Subscribe to The Mortgage Punk Show for more conversations with disruptors, leaders, and community builders changing the face of real estate and homeownership. About Mortgage Punk Home of the suck-less mortgage process. Get pre-approved, ask questions, or just come for the checkerboard vibes. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mortgagepunk Chris Waipa – Mortgage Punk Powered by Neighborhood Loans ☠️ Phone: 316-776-4125 🧨 Email: teamchrisloans@mortgagepunk.com #MortgagePunkPodcast #WichitaRealEstate #KansasRealEstate #RealTalkRealEstate

    56 min
  2. From Ashes to Ownership: A Christmas Story About Grit, Generosity & Real Estate

    12/22/2025

    From Ashes to Ownership: A Christmas Story About Grit, Generosity & Real Estate

    The holidays have a way of making us reflect—on hardship, growth, and what really matters. In this special Christmas-themed episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, Chris sits down with Traci Terrill, Wichita real estate investor, educator, and powerhouse agent, to talk about the real stuff most people skip: • Surviving the aftermath of the 2008 crash • Learning through financial pain • Turning adversity into opportunity • Why generosity isn’t just about money • And how hard seasons often prepare us for our biggest breakthroughs  This isn’t a highlight-reel interview. It’s a real conversation about grit, resilience, faith in the process, and building something meaningful when life doesn’t go as planned.  We also talk: 🔥 Old-school “NINJA loans” and what today’s lending really looks like 🔥 Why real estate agents should actually own real estate 🔥 The difference between chasing money and building purpose 🔥 How controlling the controllables can change your future  If you’ve had a tough year, this episode is for you. If you’re rebuilding, refocusing, or re-committing in 2026—this one hits home. 👇 Connect with Traci Terrill 🌐 BuyingWichitaHouses.com 🌐 SellingWichitaHouses.com 🏡 Cultivate Group – Keller Williams 📲 (316) 644-5292 🔗 FB: https://www.facebook.com/CultivateICT/   Shoutout to our Sponsors (show them love ❤️) Kihle Roofing & Construction: https://kihleroofing.com Pillar To Post: https://pillartopost.com Glass Guru: https://www.theglassguru.com Vortex: https://www.vortexductcleaning.com  🎧 Subscribe for more real conversations with top producers who’ve walked through the fire and came out stronger. 💥 Subscribe to The Mortgage Punk Show for more conversations with disruptors, leaders, and community builders changing the face of real estate and homeownership. About Mortgage Punk Home of the suck-less mortgage process. Get pre-approved, ask questions, or just come for the checkerboard vibes. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mortgagepunk Chris Waipa – Mortgage Punk Powered by Neighborhood Loans ☠️ Phone: 316-776-4125 🧨 Email: teamchrisloans@mortgagepunk.com #MortgagePunkPodcast #WichitaRealEstate #KansasRealEstate #RealTalkRealEstate

    1h 8m
  3. What Top Performers Don’t Say Out Loud — Jessica Seiler Breaks It Down

    12/08/2025

    What Top Performers Don’t Say Out Loud — Jessica Seiler Breaks It Down

    In this episode of Mortgage Punk, we sit down with Jessica Seiler of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty for a real, no-fluff conversation about real estate, growth, mindset, and doing business the right way.   Jessica brings experience, heart, and straight-up wisdom to the table — sharing what it actually takes to build longevity in this industry, serve clients at a high level, and stay grounded while growing a powerful personal brand.   If you’re a buyer, seller, agent, or just someone who loves honest conversations about business and life, this one hits hard (in the best way).   🤘 This is real estate without the hype — and Jessica is the real deal. 🔗 Connect with Jessica 📧 Email: jessseilerhomes@gmail.com 📱 Phone: (316) 737-1093 📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jessseilerhomes 🌐 Website:https://www.jessicaseiler.com Shoutout to our Sponsors (show them love ❤️) Jericho Flooring: https://jerichoflooring.com Old Castle Title:  https://oldcastletitle.com TW Custom Homes: https://www.facebook.com/twcustomhomesinc Kihle Roofing & Construction: https://kihleroofing.com 💥 Subscribe to The Mortgage Punk Show for more conversations with disruptors, leaders, and community builders changing the face of real estate and homeownership. About Mortgage Punk Home of the suck-less mortgage process. Get pre-approved, ask questions, or just come for the checkerboard vibes. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mortgagepunk Chris Waipa – Mortgage Punk Powered by Neighborhood Loans ☠️ Phone: 316-776-4125 🧨 Email: teamchrisloans@mortgagepunk.com #MortgagePunkPodcast #WichitaRealEstate #KansasRealEstate #RealTalkRealEstate

    57 min
  4. Corporate Burnout to Real Estate Powerhouse with Erika Choriego

    11/17/2025

    Corporate Burnout to Real Estate Powerhouse with Erika Choriego

    In this episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, Chris sits down with Wichita powerhouse Erika Choriego, a realtor who walked away from the corporate grind and built a career filled with purpose, freedom, and impact. Erika opens up about: 🔥 Leaving the only home she’d ever known after college 🔥 Chasing the corporate dream… and realizing it wasn’t her path 🔥 Taking a leap of faith into real estate with zero guarantees 🔥 Helping countless families buy and sell homes 🔥 Coaching new agents toward success 🔥 Building a life that aligns with passion, fitness, and fulfillment 🔥 And why she’s STILL just getting started This conversation is packed with inspiration, tactical takeaways, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to win in this industry. If you’re a new agent, a seasoned producer, or someone ready to bet on yourself… Erika’s story is the spark you’ve been needing. 📧 Email: erika.choriego@penfedrealty.com 📱 Phone: (316) 259-5920 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realestatebyerika/ 📖 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realestatebyerikachoriego/ Shoutout to our Sponsors (show them love ❤️) Pillar To Post, Glass Guru, Quality Granite & Interiors, & Vortex 💥 Subscribe to The Mortgage Punk Show for more conversations with disruptors, leaders, and community builders changing the face of real estate and homeownership. About Mortgage Punk Home of the suck-less mortgage process. Get pre-approved, ask questions, or just come for the checkerboard vibes. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mortgagepunk Chris Waipa – Mortgage Punk Powered by Neighborhood Loans ☠️ Phone: 316-776-4125 🧨 Email: teamchrisloans@mortgagepunk.com #MortgagePunkPodcast #WichitaRealEstate #KansasRealEstate #RealTalkRealEstate

    58 min
  5. From Engineer to Investor: Caleb Claussen, Wichita’s YouTube Guide

    10/30/2025

    From Engineer to Investor: Caleb Claussen, Wichita’s YouTube Guide

    On this episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, Chris Waipa sits down with Caleb Claussen — a former engineer turned entrepreneur, real estate investor, and now the face of Wichita’s own Next Stop Wichita YouTube channel. Caleb shares his journey of reinventing himself and why he’s passionate about helping families find not just a house, but a place to truly call home. 🔥 In this episode you’ll hear: How Caleb transitioned from engineering to entrepreneurship and real estateWhy investing in community matters just as much as investing in propertyThe story behind Next Stop Wichita and its mission to spotlight local gemsWhat he’s learned as a content creator, dad of three, and Wichita native 👉 Connect with Caleb:  🌐 Website: theclaussenteam.com 📧 Email: CalebC@ReeceNichols.com 📱 Phone: 316-259-1995 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/calebclaussen 📖 Newsletter: thewichitadad.com 🙏 Huge THANK YOU to our sponsors: Jericho Flooring: https://jerichoflooring.com Old Castle Title:  https://oldcastletitle.com TW Custom Homes: https://www.facebook.com/twcustomhomesinc Kihle Roofing & Construction: https://kihleroofing.com 💥 Subscribe to The Mortgage Punk Show for more conversations with disruptors, leaders, and community builders changing the face of real estate and homeownership. About Mortgage Punk Home of the suck-less mortgage process. Get pre-approved, ask questions, or just come for the checkerboard vibes. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mortgagepunk Chris Waipa – Mortgage Punk Powered by Neighborhood Loans ☠️ Phone: 316-776-4125 🧨 Email: teamchrisloans@mortgagepunk.com #MortgagePunkPodcast #WichitaRealEstate #KansasRealEstate #RealTalkRealEstate

    58 min
  6. The Road to Millionaire Real Estate Agent - Bobbie Lane

    10/15/2025

    The Road to Millionaire Real Estate Agent - Bobbie Lane

    In this episode of the Mortgage Punk Podcast, I sit down with one of my closest real estate partners, Bobbie Lane, Owner and Team Leader of the Bobbie Lane Real Estate Group, brokered by Real Broker, LLC. Bobbie’s story is phenomenal. A Wichita native for over 25 years, she turned her deep knowledge of her hometown into a thriving business that’s now ranked in the top 1% of real estate teams in Wichita. With more than $35 million in production in 2021, 11 licensed agents, and 4 support staff, her team is proof of what happens when trust, communication, and passion drive everything you do. From starting out with a marketing degree at Wichita State University to becoming one of the city’s top-producing agents, Bobbie shares her journey, the challenges she’s overcome, and the mindset shifts that paved her way to success. 🔥 If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to go from new agent to millionaire real estate powerhouse, this is the episode you need to hear. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more disruptive conversations with real estate rockstars and industry leaders. 🔗 Learn more about Bobbie Lane Real Estate Group: Website: https://www.bobbielanehomes.comFacebook: BobbieLaneRealtorInstagram: BobbieLane.Realtor🙏 Huge THANK YOU to our sponsors:  Glass Guru, Pillar to Post, Old Castle Title, and Jericho Flooring #BobbieLaneRealEstateGroup #YourWichitaAgent #BobbieLaneHomes #realbrokerage 💥 Subscribe to The Mortgage Punk Show for more conversations with disruptors, leaders, and community builders changing the face of real estate and homeownership. About Mortgage Punk Home of the suck-less mortgage process. Get pre-approved, ask questions, or just come for the checkerboard vibes. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mortgagepunk Chris Waipa – Mortgage Punk Powered by Neighborhood Loans ☠️ Phone: 316-776-4125 🧨 Email: teamchrisloans@mortgagepunk.com #MortgagePunkPodcast #WichitaRealEstate #KansasRealEstate #RealTalkRealEstate

    58 min
  7. From Principal to Producer: How Joseph Hamer Built Pints and Properties.

    09/19/2025

    From Principal to Producer: How Joseph Hamer Built Pints and Properties.

    🔥 Meet Joseph Hamer – born and raised in Wichita, this guy has gone from principal to properties and is now making serious waves in the investor world. 🏡 With a background in education and a passion for real estate, he’s already closed deals, built a killer community, and launched Pints & Properties, one of the fastest-growing investor meetups around. ⚡ Transparent. Investor-friendly. Momentum builder. Joseph is proof that when you mix passion + hustle, you can turn a career pivot into a movement. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more disruptive conversations with real estate rockstars and industry leaders. 🔗 Learn more about Bobbie Lane Real Estate Group: Website: https://joseph.phillipsteamrealtors.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17QeKGUUZB/Instagram: Joseph.Hamer.Realtor🙏 Huge THANK YOU to our sponsors:  TW Custom Homes, Glass Guru, and Kihle Roofing #PintsAndProperties #WichitaInvestors #TeamHamer 💥 Subscribe to The Mortgage Punk Show for more conversations with disruptors, leaders, and community builders changing the face of real estate and homeownership. About Mortgage Punk Home of the suck-less mortgage process. Get pre-approved, ask questions, or just come for the checkerboard vibes. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mortgagepunk Chris Waipa – Mortgage Punk Powered by Neighborhood Loans ☠️ Phone: 316-776-4125 🧨 Email: teamchrisloans@mortgagepunk.com #MortgagePunkPodcast #WichitaRealEstate #KansasRealEstate #RealTalkRealEstate

    55 min
  8. From Corporate to 75 Flips & 50 Doors: Lacy Critchfield’s Real Estate Journey | Mortgage Punk

    08/19/2025

    From Corporate to 75 Flips & 50 Doors: Lacy Critchfield’s Real Estate Journey | Mortgage Punk

    This week on the Mortgage Punk Show, I sit down with Lacy Critchfield, one half of the powerhouse duo behind Mila Properties and rising stars with Real Broker. Lacy and her husband made the bold leap from high-level corporate careers at Textron Aviation to flipping 75 homes and now owning, renting, and managing over 50 doors. 🏡💥 In this episode, we dive into: How they transitioned from aviation to real estate What it’s like to flip and manage dozens of properties Lessons from scaling fast without burning out How they built Mila Properties into a respected brand Why mindset and teamwork matter more than ever 🎯 If you're a new investor, real estate agent, or just looking to be inspired by a couple rewriting the rules, this one’s for you. 🔗 Learn more about Lacy & Mila Properties: Website: https://milagroup.llc/about Facebook:   / milapropertiesllc Shoutout to our Sponsors (show them love ❤️) Old Castle Title:  https://oldcastletitle.com Pillar To Post: https://pillartopost.com Vortex: https://www.vortexductcleaning.com Quality Granite: https://www.myqualitygranite.com/ 💥 Subscribe to The Mortgage Punk Show for more conversations with disruptors, leaders, and community builders changing the face of real estate and homeownership. About Mortgage Punk Home of the suck-less mortgage process. Get pre-approved, ask questions, or just come for the checkerboard vibes. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mortgagepunk Chris Waipa – Mortgage Punk Powered by Neighborhood Loans ☠️ Phone: 316-776-4125 🧨 Email: teamchrisloans@mortgagepunk.com #MortgagePunkPodcast #WichitaRealEstate #KansasRealEstate #RealTalkRealEstate

    59 min

About

The Mortgage Punk Show isn’t your average real estate podcast—it’s where Wichita’s top producers pull back the curtain. Hosted by Chris Waipa, this show sits down with the best in the business—starting with the real estate agents who are dominating the market. We dig into their stories, strategies, and secrets, from the big wins to the tough lessons, so you can level up your game, grow your network, and disrupt the status quo.Whether you’re an agent, investor, or just obsessed with the hustle behind Wichita’s real estate scene, this is where you come to get inspired, get motivated, and get moving.Real talk. Real deals. Real disruptors. Welcome to The Mortgage Punk Show.