Elevate your business | A podcast for mortgage professionals

Stop guessing. Start growing.: Lessons from a business comeback

In this episode, we explore how your hardest season can become the foundation for what's next. After his production was cut in half, Alex Dykes took a hard look at how he was running his business and what needed to change. Alex shares lessons on authenticity, goal setting and treating his business like a business. He and Paula discuss coaching, leadership and the mindset shifts that helped him create a stronger path forward. If you're looking to grow, adapt or reset, this conversation offers practical insights from someone who has done all three.

Systems matter more than smarts | How top producers win

Most loan officers are not stuck because of the market. They’re stuck because of their standards. In this episode of Elevate your business, Coach P talks with top-producing Guild Mortgage loan officer Beth Imhoff about why systems, consistency and discipline matter more than smarts. From follow-up routines and coaching to building referral relationships and leading a growing team, this episode breaks down the habits that help top producers create consistent results. You’ll learn: • Why systems matter more than smarts • How consistency creates smoother closings • The habits top producers never skip If you want less chaos and more consistency in your business, this episode is for you.

Lessons from an SVP of operations: what actually moves deals and teams forward

In this episode of Elevate your business, Coach P talks with Kristi Pickering, SVP of operations at Guild Mortgage, about her journey in the industry and the experiences that shaped her along the way. Kristi shares how moving 21 times shaped her perspective on home, leadership and what matters most, along with the lessons she’s carried into her work. You’ll also hear what defines a strong loan officer and operations partnership, the small details that can impact every deal and how better communication improves the closing process. She offers practical insight on building trust and staying aligned across teams. If you’re looking to strengthen partnerships and learn from someone with deep experience across the business, this episode is for you.

Turning social media into a lead machine

On this episode of Elevate your business, Coach P sits down with Anthony Watson to break down how he’s generating 140+ leads per month without buying a single one. He shares how showing up authentically, building real connections and using simple systems can help you create consistent production and real momentum in your business. Follow Anthony on TikTok: @mr.a_to_key.

Talent helps. Discipline wins.

In this episode of Elevate your business, top-producing loan officer Lamont Watson shares why talent isn’t what separates high performers. Discipline is. With over 20 years in the mortgage industry, Lamont breaks down the daily habits that drive consistent production from prospecting to building strong relationships that fuel your pipeline. Because 15 calls won’t change your business. 15 real conversations might. If you’re a loan officer looking to grow, this episode will challenge your mindset and give you a clear path to more consistent results.