Power Forward

What happens when your childhood best friend becomes your business partner? Justin DeJoseph and Chris Pell have the found the right dynamic to become a leading duo for one of the top mortgage broker …

He grew up in a neighborhood so dangerous that pizza delivery wouldn’t go there. Where others around him may have used their environment as an excuse, Greg Jones saw a way out – and he went after it …

In her corporate life, Paige Arnof-Fenn was always the person trying to bend, break, or change the rules. That’s how she knew she had to go out on her own. In this episode, you’ll learn how Paige has…

It’s no coincidence that top performers share many of the same mindsets and habits. In this episode, keynote speaker and former basketball performance coach Alan Stein explains why success is a resul…

What does it take to make a decision that puts long-term gains over short-term pains? In this episode, we find out the answer with Mike Kortas and Mat Grella, co-owners of Nexa Mortgage. 

Mike and Mat…

What started as an idea amongst 5 friends has turned into one of the best stories in American soccer. In this episode, Detroit City Football Club co-owner Alex Wright explains how he and his buddies …

What does it take to pursue your passion project and make it your full-time job? In this episode, entrepreneur and restauranteur Quiana Broden explains how she made her dream a reality through persev…

Shelby Elias has always known exactly what he wanted out of life. Even better, he had the persistence to go get it. From rehabbing and selling go-karts as a kid to diving into his own business at 20 …

He’s one of the most successful college coaches of the modern era, a National Champion, and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. In this episode, Michigan State’s Tom Izzo shares the secrets that…

He wakes up every day pumped up. He thinks everybody should act like they’re the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. And he believes that money should always be secondary to making sure clients are happy.

I…

What if you were abandoned by everyone and everything that mattered to you simply for being yourself? How would you pick yourself up? Who would you turn to? Where would you go?

In this episode, AVP of…

Anthony Casa left one of the top mortgage brokerages in the country to help thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their own success. In this episode, the Chairman of the Association of Independent Mortg…

It’s human nature to have a back-up plan, but does that really set you up for success? In this episode, Chief Strategy Officer Alex Elezaj explains the mindset it takes to make sure Plan A is the onl…

What is your brand? Why is it important to know what your brand is, both professionally and personally? In this episode, VP of Engagement Monica Haider discusses how to build a brand that translates …

Whether you’ve been in business for years or are considering starting your own, the path to success starts with knowing where you want to go.

In this episode, Director of Wholesale Development Mike Wa…

When you step into leadership, it becomes about everything but you. Melinda Wilner has learned that each time she’s taken on more in her career.

In this episode, Wilner, who holds titles of Chief Oper…

What goes into making yourself the obvious choice for a promotion? Once you get promoted, how do you reward the faith your leaders have in you?

In this episode, VP of Closing and Client Experience Joe…

How do you create a place where people are truly happy to go to work each day? It’s a lot easier said than done. 

In this episode, Chief People Officer Laura Lawson reveals the secrets behind the comp…

Embrace change.

Be your own disruptor.

Get comfortable being uncomfortable.

In this episode, SVP of Operations Andrea Hall talks about her leadership philosophy and the different ways she motivates her …