Mining for Gold

Jon Goldman and Matt Kennedy ( Goldman Group)

5.0 (6)
Economía y empresa
Cada dos semanas

Perspectives on life, mortgages and real estate.

13 may

Elevating Real Estate from Transactional to Transformational: The Julie Towne Story

On this episode of Mining for Gold, Jason LaBelle, Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate Affinity, sits in for Matt, and he and Jon are joined by award-winning Coldwell Banker Real Estate Agent Julie Towne. Jason and Julie have worked together often, and the two of them talk to Jon about Julie's creative approach to the real estate industry. She discusses her background prior to getting into real estate, her deep roots in the community where she lives and works, and the experience of being part of an ongoing and impactful legacy. Julie talks about her background and continuing involvement in music and dance, her education in sports, and her family experiences from having a father in real estate development to her own journey having children...and bonus children! She shares ways that buyers can better navigate the real estate market as well as tips for real estate professionals to make lives easier for their clients. The trio discusses communication and teambuilding for successful collaboration and how passion and engagement better everyone's lives, both inside and outside of real estate. Julie’s Info: Website: https://julietowne.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulieTowneRealEstate/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julietownerealestate/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/julie-towne-85a65940 Jason’s Info:Jason.LaBelle@Grarate.comGRARate.com/loan-officers/jason-labelle-213743 Jon's Info:JG@grarate.comGRARate.com/JGoldman Matt's Info:MK@grarate.comGRARate.com/MattKennedy
29 abr

Building Influence Through Connection: The Andy Burton Story

On this episode of Mining for Gold, Jon and Matt are joined by Andy Burton, the owner and publisher of BeLOCAL Chicago Loop Magazine and the Chicago, DuPage, and North Shore editions of Real Producers. The three discuss the evolution of Real Producers and the role the magazine plays in the larger platform of connecting real estate professionals throughout the Chicagoland area. They talk about how Andy's background in sales helped guide his success in publishing, the ripple effect of telling a good story, and the power of successful branding. Andy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyburtonbungalowChicago Real Producers: https://www.instagram.com/chicagorealproducersDuPage Real Producers: https://www.instagram.com/dupagerealproducersNorth Shore Real Producers: https://www.instagram.com/nsrealproducersBeLOCAL Chicago Loop Magazine: https://www.instagram.com/belocalchicagoloop/ Jon's Info:JG@grarate.comGRARate.com/JGoldman Matt's Info:MK@grarate.comGRARate.com/MattKennedy
15 abr

Alignment, Intentional Living, and Redefining the Real Estate Experience: The Samantha De Maria Moore Story

On this episode of Mining for Gold, Jon sits down with real estate professional, yoga instructor, and wellness coach Samantha De Maria Moore. Samantha talks about the combination of what used to be two separate parts of her life and how lessons about health and wellness help both buyers and sellers in the sometimes daunting world of real estate. Samantha also discusses awareness of self as well as connecting with others, helping people find resilience and comfort during tough real estate transactions, and the power of staying calm in a competitive marketplace. The conversation touches on adapting to a changing world, preserving the human element in business, and topics ranging from mocktails to martial arts. Sleepy Sammi Mocktail 1-2 oz. Tart Cherry Juice 6-8 oz. Carbonated Water 1 Lemon 200 mg. L-Theanine 400 mg. Magnesium Glycinate Take Samantha's yoga classes for free! LA Fitness South Elgin: https://www.lafitness.com/Pages/clubhome.aspx?clubid=567 LA Fitness St. Charles: https://www.lafitness.com/Pages/clubhome.aspx?clubid=1430 Samantha's Info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everythingItouchturns2sold LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantharoseresidential/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@he11s_ange11 Jon's Info:JG@grarate.comGRARate.com/JGoldman Matt's Info:MK@grarate.comGRARate.com/MattKennedy
1 abr

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
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
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
29 ene

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
7 ene

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

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Well done

29/10/2025

Gjakrickalricjakrhc129

Two genuinely good guys that are awesome at their job. Great podcast full of little nuggets of gold.
Great lenders.

11/06/2025

RBS199

A lot of great tips for myself as a realtor, also.

Perspectives on life, mortgages and real estate.

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Jon Goldman and Matt Kennedy ( Goldman Group)
Años de actividad

2025 - 2026
Episodios

22
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