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Fintech Hunting

Hosted By Michael Hammondpodcasters.spotify.com
The podcast host will be Michael Hammond JD, CMT, keynote speaker, author and founder of NexLevel Advisors. Join Michael as he seeks out will tech visionaries, leading lenders, trailblazing executives, and other Financial influencers to bring you actionable insights and lead generation tactics all centered around industry greatness and success.
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Episodes

Fintech Hunting Episode #86 with the incredible Suzy Lindblom, Chief Operating Officer at Kind Lending.

We have an amazing guest for you today, a Results-driven executive with over four decades of leadership and management experience in Mortgage Banking with companies like Bank of America, CitiMortgage, Countrywide, Nationastar Mortgage, MetLife, Streans Lending, Planet Home Loans and now Kind Lending. She is an industry heavy hitter- she has been named a Housing Wire Vanguard, a NEXT Powerhouse Award recipient, a Women of Influence, named one of The Most Powerful Women in Fintech, an MPA Elite Wo...

Jun 09, 202135 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #85 with the amazing Sara Nakae, VP of Sales & Business Development at FirstClose

Don't miss this timely and insightful episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss her start in financial services, the power of Fintech, how COVID accelerated adoption of digital mortgage technology, what lenders need to do to enhance the borrower experience, the "Amazon Effect", industry trends, different valuation models, an upcoming webinar and so much more with the amazing Sara Nakae, VP of Sales & Business Development at FirstClose. Sara has over 16 years of experience in Fi...

Jun 02, 202128 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #84 with the extremely insightful Tom Showalter, Founder & CEO Candor Technologies

This is one episode that you do not want to miss. We have an actual rocket scientist join the Fintech Hunting Podcast who has a wealth of financial services expertise discuss pain points in the mortgage industry, how to leverage technology to drive down the cost of manufacturing a loan, data quality & integrity, expert learning, how the combination of those actually improve borrower satisfaction scores and so much more with the extremely insightful Tom Showalter, Founder & CEO Candor Tec...

May 26, 202128 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #83 with the incredible Eloise Schmitz, Co-founder & CEO of LoanNEX

Don't Miss this powerful and insightful episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss Non-agency lending, current conditions in the mortgage marketplace, what is LoanNEX, why non-agency is so important in today's market, predictions for the rest of 2021 and so much more with the incredible Eloise Schmitz, Co-founder & CEO of LoanNEX. Eloise Schmitz is the CEO and Co-Founder of LoanNEX, a B2B mortgage technology platform connecting residential mortgage originators and investors. Sch...

May 19, 202122 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #82 with the amazing Christine Beckwith, President & COO at 20/20 Vision for Success Coaching

JUST RELEASED- You don't want to miss this dynamic and insightful episode of the Fintech Hunting podcast where we discuss the changing mortgage environment, the need for loan officers to pivot, the importance of coaching, how everyone can benefit from coaching, a mortgage industry event that you don't want to miss (even exclusive discount codes for listeners of the Fintech Hunting Podcast) and so much more with the amazing Christine Beckwith, President & COO at 20/20 Vision for Success Coach...

May 12, 202127 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #81 with special guest Matt Slonaker, CEO M. Allen & Sales Advisor at Awesome Technologies Inc

NEW EPISODE- Join us for the new and insightful episode of the Fintech Hunting podcast where we discuss the financial services industry, current state of the mortgage market, Fintech in the form of AI, RPA, BI, technologies role in reducing the cost to originate, the importance of leveraging a tech partner, what to look for in that partner and where the industry is headed with special guest Matt Slonaker CEO M. Allen & Sales Advisor at Awesome Technologies Inc. Matt is an accomplished Sales ...

May 05, 202124 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #80 with the incredibly insightful Brian Vieaux, CMB President & COO FinLocker

JUST RELEASED- Join us for this incredibly insightful episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss the current state of the mortgage industry, the importance of financial well being, technologies role in assisting with that well being, what's new at FinLocker, Innovation, Lending priorities and a new Fintech Podcast with the amazing Brian Vieaux, CMB President & COO at FinLocker. Brian shares his wealth of knowledge and experience from working on the lender side of the business an...

Apr 28, 202130 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #79 with the amazing Josh Friend, CEO Insellerate

DON'T MISS this powerful and timely episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss getting started in the mortgage industry, the shift to the purchase market, the evolution of the CRM in the mortgage industry, lessons learned from consumer direct lending, how to create customers for life, the importance of lead management, sales enablement, engagement, mortgage specific content library and data intelligence in delivering a truly memorable experience and so much more with the amazing Jos...

Apr 21, 202125 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #78 with industry insider Ski Swiatkowski

Join us for this newly released episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss our guests entry into the mortgage industry, his incredible insights, state of the industry, importance of leadership as we pivot to a purchase market, how companies can benefit from coaching, the release of the book "Create The Change You Want to See", helping the feed the hungry and so much more with the amazing Ski Swiatkowski, author, speaker, mortgage industry insider and performance improvement and lead...

Apr 14, 202130 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #77 with special guest Jim Hemmer Chief Executive Officer at CreditXpert

Just Us for this new episode of the Fintech Hunting podcast where we discuss why our guest chose CreditXpert, how lenders can help prepare consumers so that they are credit ready, the importance of mission, how lenders can reduce 20% fall out from their pipelines, the role of process automation & AI, impact of low inventory, industry trends and so much more with special guest Jim Hemmer Chief Executive Officer at CreditXpert. Jim is a high tech industry leader with track record in creating s...

Apr 07, 202127 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #76 with special guest Patrick O'Brien, Founder & CEO of LenderLogix

Just Released- You don't want to miss this new episode of the Fintech Hunting podcast where we discuss how our guest go into the mortgage industry, his transition to the tech side of the business, leveraging data & analytics to build better realtor relationships, 5 star service, digital-qualification and so much more with special guest Patrick O'Brien, Founder & CEO of LenderLogix. He uses the expertise he has gained as a career mortgage banker to oversee and lead the development of the ...

Mar 31, 202126 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #75 with the incredible Ashley Gravano, VP Product Solutions at Mortgage Cadence

Don't miss this New Episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss current mortgage market conditions, top tech priorities for lenders, the importance of collaboration, Live vs. Digital conferences and so much more with the engaging and insightful Ashley Gravano, VP of Product Solutions at Mortgage Cadence. She is an industry insider, highly skilled networker, a coffee Aficionado, and corporate SAWG guru. Ashley is a results-driven and detail-oriented sales professional offering proven ...

Mar 24, 202125 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #74 with the amazing Jeri Yoshida Co-Founder, NEXT Mortgage Events

DON'T MISS THIS NEW EPISODE- of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss the industry's first and only mortgage technology summit for women executives, how events have changed since COVID, how to deliver a truly remarkable customer experience, leaning into digital, the advantages of digital and expanding outreach & impact, market intel and so much more with the amazing Jeri Yoshida, Co-Founder of NEXT Mortgage Events. She is co-founder of the industry's first and only mortgage technology...

Mar 17, 202130 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #73 with special guest Jim Morin, Executive Vice President at Norcom Mortgage & President of the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association

Just Released- this insightful and timely episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss industry updates and trends, top tech priorities for 2021, COVID's impact on lending, upcoming industry conferences and so much more with industry expert, self professed Tech Nerd, Jim Morin Executive Vice President at Norcom Mortgage & President of the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association. At Norcom Mortgage, their mission to provide lending solutions that are tailored to meet otheir client...

Mar 10, 202128 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #72 with the amazing Raquel Borras, Chief Excitement Officer, True To You Branding

Don't Miss this powerful and insightful episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss the biggest things holding people back from embracing social selling, trends in social outreach in 2021, equipment and tools of the trade, the importance of putting yourself out there in a genuine way, reaching the next generation and providing them with a voice and so much more with the absolutely amazing Raquel Borras, Chief Excitement Officer, True To You Branding. Raquel is the Queen of Goofiness ...

Mar 03, 202128 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #71 with the incredible Lisa Schreiber, President LSK Consultants

JUST RELEASED- A candid and insightful episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss operational process design in the mortgage industry, bottlenecks in the manufacturing of a loan, top tech initiatives in 2021, the importance of delivering a great customer experience and so much more with the incredible Lisa Schreiber, President LSK Consultants. The value she brings to an organization in the mortgage industry is her ability to work with executive leadership and internal teams to desig...

Feb 24, 202130 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #70 with Data Whisperer Suha Zehl, Chief Analytics Officer, EPM

DON'T MISS this insightful and dynamic episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast with a major announcement, in a edition to discussing where we key areas that lenders struggle with as it relates to data, technologies role, the importance of listening and telling the story to bring data to life, a and so much more with award-winning badass leader, Bi Ninja, and Digital Transformation Enthusiast, Suha Zehl, Chief Analytics Officer at EPM. She thrives on leveraging innovation, new technologies, and bu...

Feb 17, 202128 min

Special Fintech Hunting Podcast episode #69 with the amazing Kevin Peranio, Chief Lending Officer at PRMG

This is one episode that you can't afford to miss. As Chief Lending Officer at PRMG Kevin shares his insights on GameStop and margin calls, market updates, local expertise, convergence of consumer direct & retail strategies, Fintech and exciting new technology being implemented (including specific shout-outs to leading innovators) and so much more. Kevin is a thought leader, industry influencer, social media rock star, and tech evangelist who tirelessly shares his insights, and industry expe...

Feb 10, 202125 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #68 with Top Producing Leader and Loan Officer Erin Carvelli

DON"T MISS this powerful and dynamic episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss getting into the mortgage industry, the biggest challenges facing loan officers today, how to engage with prospective borrowers, what technology is most useful to loan officers, the power of podcasts and so much more with the amazing Erin Carvelli, Mortgage Lender at Greenway Mortgage | Shore Mortgage Team | NMLS # 205141. Erin has spent her entire career in the mortgage industry and worked at every leve...

Feb 03, 202125 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #67 with Industry Insider Tony Garritano Chairman and Founder at PROGRESS in Lending Association

JUST RELEASED this insightful and dynamic episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss: the state of mortgage innovation, the shift to digital, how to best work with the media, gaining brand awareness and recognition and so much more with industry insider and mortgage technology evangelist Tony Garritano Chairman and Founder at PROGRESS in Lending Association. PROGRESS in Lending Association was formed to enable industry participants to be more engaged and share ideas about how techno...

Jan 27, 202123 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #66 with Industry Icon Patrick Stone Executive Chairman & Founder, Williston Financial Group.

Don't miss this insightful and dynamic episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss: How business has changed since the pandemic, what are the biggest challenges facing our industry today, leveraging technology in the mortgage lending space, Artificial Intelligence (AI), where our industry is heading over the next three to six months and so much more with industry icon Patrick Stone Executive Chairman & Founder, Williston Financial Group. Patrick Stone has enjoyed a lengthy career...

Jan 20, 202127 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #65 with Industry Influencers Kristin Messerli & Brian Vieaux

Breaking News on the Fintech Hunting Podcast. Don't miss this episode of the Fintech Hunting podcast where two major industry announcements are discussed, the importance of financial education and wellness, the NextGen Homebuyers report, how the pandemic is driving home ownership, technology, transparency and so much more with two highly respected mortgage industry executives, Kristin Messerli, Founder/CEO of Cultural Outreach and Brian Vieaux, CMB, President of FinLocker. Kristin Messerli is a ...

Jan 13, 202130 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #64 with the incredibly insightful Michael Markette Partner Qortel

With remote workforces becoming the norm, are your loan officers leveraging the phone in the most effective and efficient manner? Listen to this insightful episode of Fintech Hunting where we discuss using data to deliver a more timely and relevant message, gain insights into call tracking of remote employees, the use of AI, call routing and so much more. Don't miss this episode with special guest Michael Markette, President & Partner at Qortel. Michael specializes in Call Monitoring, Analyt...

Jan 06, 202125 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #63 with the amazing Brittany Hodak

Don't Miss this dynamic episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discussed starting out as a Radio Station Mascot to marketing for record labels to the mortgage industry, Fan Engagement, the importance of creating powerful customer experiences in lending, the ABC's of creating SuperFans, the impact customer experience has a Long-term lending success and so much more with the amazing Brittany Hodak, Keynote Speaker, Forbes Contributor and SuperFan Extraordinaire. Brittany Hodak is an inter...

Dec 23, 202027 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #62 with Fintech Visionary Josh Friend, CEO & Founder Insellerate

DON"T MISS this powerful and insightful episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss the impact of mortgage industry experience when creating technology solutions, importance of lending data, the blurring of the lines between consumer direct and retail, how to engage potential borrowers, what to expect in 2021 and so much more with mortgage expert, Fintech visionary and engagement guru Josh Friend, CEO & Founder of Insellerate. Josh Friend is Founder and CEO of Insellerate, he beg...

Dec 16, 202027 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #61 with Data Ninja Suha Zehl, Chief Analytics Officer, EPM

DON'T MISS this insightful episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss the importance of data in the mortgage industry, key data points lenders should be tracking, technologies role, building relationships and so much more with award-winning badass leader, Bi & Data Ninja, and Digital Transformation Enthusiast, Suha Zehl, Chief Analytics Officer at EPM. She thrives on leveraging innovation, new technologies, and business intelligence to drive digital transformation and to elevate...

Dec 09, 202030 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #60 with the AMAZING Chelsea Peitz National Director of Social Sales, FNF

DON'T MISS this exciting and dynamic episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss how this guest got started in social selling, key aspects of social selling in today's market, what holds so many people back from embracing social and video, the difference between personal and private and so much more with the amazing Chelsea Peitz, National Director of Social sElling at FNF, Real Estate Social Media Strategist, International Keynote speaker, coach, and best selling author. She make th...

Dec 02, 202028 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #59 with special guest Italina Kirknis, JD Online Presence Expert and Speaker

New Fintech Hunting Episode Just Released Don't miss this dynamic and interesting episode of the Fintech Hunting podcast where we discuss tennis, how we got started in the business, the importance of your online presence, what holds people back from embracing digital and social and so much more with special guest Italina Kirknis, JD Online Presence Expert and Speaker. The Real Estate Community's Online Presence Expert & Speaker. Her passion is extending brands using more than just “outside t...

Nov 25, 202025 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #58 with Fintech expert Corey Smith, CPO at FirstClose, Business Owner, Entrepreneur and Investor

Don't miss this insightful episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss how we got started in the mortgage industry, the importance of agile product development during a pandemic, remote workforces, new Fintech, some of the top tech priorities for 2021 and so much more with the incredible Corey Smith, CPO at FirstClose, Business Owner, Entrepreneur and Investor. Since starting his first business in 1992, he has had the unique privilege of experiencing the challenges of being an entrep...

Nov 18, 202020 min

Fintech Hunting Episode #57 with the amazing Josh Pitts, Founder Shred Media

Don't miss this incredible episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast where we discuss the importance of making an impact, epic content, how to capture the attention of others, making an impact in the lives of others and so much more with the AMAZING Josh Pitts, Founder of Shred Media. Show up. Hustle. Repeat. Every Day. Finally a community that is bringing everyone in the mortgage and real estate industry together. The industry's FIRST Attention Impact Network. Shred Media was founded to save the i...

Nov 11, 202033 min
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