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The MikedUp Show

The MikedUp Show

Season Four of your weekly rendezvous into the world of Mortgages and Real Estate.
Tune into the first ever LIVE Podcast every Thursday at 2 PM.

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Connection : The New Acquisition Strategy ft. Jeremy Davis

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Recent Episodes

Feb. 11, 2026

Connection : The New Acquisition Strategy ft. Jeremy Davis

In this episode, Jeremy Davis, President of Mortgage at Southern Bancorp, breaks down why the future of customer acquisition in lending is built on connection first and conversion second. As the leader of the mortgage divisio...
Jan. 15, 2026

Customer Acquisition : Consumer Direct ft. Ed Powell

Ed Powell, SVP & Licensed Regional Manager, Angel Oak Solutions | NMLS #407491 Customer acquisition in today’s mortgage market is no longer about volume alone—it’s about precision, trust, and meeting borrowers where they actu...
Jan. 12, 2026

2026 Clarity : When The Excuses Stop ft. Eddy Perez

In this episode, we sit down with Eddy Perez, CMB , Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Equity Prime Mortgage (EPM) , for a direct and timely conversation about leadership, accountability, and what it will take to win in t...
Dec. 23, 2025

Scaling Revenue : Building Teams That Perform ft. Erin Dee

In this episode, we sit down with Erin Dee , Chief Operating Officer at InterLinc Mortgage , to talk about what it really takes to scale revenue in today’s mortgage environment—and why strong teams and disciplined operations ...
Dec. 15, 2025

Commitment, Consistency & Community ft. S. John Murray

In this episode, we sit down with S. John Murray , a mortgage professional whose career spans more than four decades and reflects a rare combination of longevity, discipline, and deep commitment to people over transactions. W...
Dec. 8, 2025

Lasting Leadership : Impact That Actually Matters ft. Matthew Patterson

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Matthew Patterson , the President of First Alliance Home Mortgage and one of the industry’s most grounded and quietly influential leaders. Matthew’s path is not the typical decades-lon...

About the Hosts

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Michael Kelleher

Host/CEO, Adopt The Brand

I pioneered white label mobile apps in the mortgage industry that processed over $500 billion in loan volume and served 32,000+ loan officers.

For the past decade, I've navigated the complex intersection of mortgage and technology:

Built relationships with 200+ IMB CEOs, 20 banks, and 15 credit unions
Sold over $10M in SaaS contracts to an industry resistant to change
Sold over 20 million in annual contracts of services.
Managed product roadmaps and legal frameworks for enterprise integration of other contratsions
Attended 155+ industry conferences, building an unmatched network
I don't just open doors—I build bridges between innovative tech and mortgage leaders who need solutions.

When we work together, you get:

A translator who converts your tech-speak into mortgage value
Implementation strategies that actually work in the real world
Direct access to decision-makers you'd otherwise spend 6+ months trying to reach
My weekly show connects industry leaders and showcases emerging solutions, while my consulting helps companies avoid the $250,000+ mistake of approaching the mortgage market incorrectly.

The mortgage industry doesn't need another shiny app. It needs systems that truly integrate with how lending works.

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Michael Zau

Cohost/Managing Partner, Remington Park

I love this quote, "my vocation is as a real estate mortgage broker, but my occupation is God!" I am a
fallable man, however I stay focused on my willing heart to our creator and savior. I use this as my focus on how I talk to people regarding real estate, mortgages, and investment.
'When your values are clear, your decisions are easy." Sometimes there are hard calls to make, but we all have to do them. It takes a clear head and unwavering focus to stay on the course, especially with money.
If you are a willing participant in this life, allow me to be part of this journey, lets see how far we can go together!