Season 4
The Future of Consumer Direct ft. Todd Feager
In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Todd Feager , Co-Founder of Haven Home Equity , to explore how lenders and borrowers alike can harness the untapped power of home equity . With over 23 years in the mortgage in...
Customer First : The Big Picture ft. Justin Messer
What does it take to lead one of America’s largest independent mortgage banks in today’s market—and still put the customer at the center of it all? In this episode of MikeDrop , we sit down with Justin Messer , the President ...
Lending That Builds Legacy ft. Jeremy Davis
In this powerful episode of MikeDrop , we sit down with Jeremy Davis , President of Mortgage at Southern Bancorp, to explore what it really means to build legacy through lending. Jeremy doesn’t just talk housing; he lives and...
Figure FinTech ft. Michael Tannenbaum
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Tannenbaum, the new CEO of Figure Technology Solutions, for a conversation about career growth, smart leadership, and how new ideas are changing the way lending and finance work today...
Thrive and Lead ft. Patty Arvielo
In this powerful episode titled Thrive & Lead , we sit down with one of the mortgage industry’s most influential voices— Patty Arvielo , CEO and Co-Founder of New American Funding , and a beacon of leadership, resilience, and...
Call, Connect, Community ft. Alec Hanson
In this episode of The MikedUp Show, we dive deep into what it truly means to build lasting relationships in the mortgage world—one call at a time. Featuring Alec Hanson, CMO at loanDepot and one of the most outspoken voices ...
Reinventing Capital Markets ft. Jennifer McGuinness
In this powerhouse episode of The MikedUp Show, we dive deep into the evolving world of capital markets with none other than Jennifer McGuinness-Lubbert — a 25+ year mortgage banking veteran and the CEO of Pivot Financial. Je...
Warehouse Lines & Relationships ft. Chris Avery
Warehouse lines aren't just financing—they’re a foundation. In this compelling episode of The MikedUp Show , hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau sit down with Chris Avery , Vice President and Relationship Manager at First ...
The New Focus: Residential Real Estate Investment Products ft. Ben Fe…
In today's fast-changing mortgage world, opportunity is shifting—and smart lenders are paying attention. On this episode of The MikedUp Show , hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau are joined by Ben Fertig , President of Con...
What It Takes To Build Mortgage Startups in 2025 ft. Jim Carroll
What does it really take to launch a mortgage company in today’s market? In this episode of The MikedUp Show , hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau sit down with Jim Carroll , a seasoned mortgage professional and builder of...
Community Lending That Helps ft. Nikki Bialka
In this powerful episode of The MikedUp Show , hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau are joined by Nikki Bialka , an unstoppable advocate for financial inclusion and the force behind Fifth Third Bank’s community lending init...
Seeking Longevity in Mortgage ft. Steven A Milner
What does it take to not only survive but thrive for over 45 years in mortgage banking? On this week’s episode of The MikedUp Show , hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau sit down with industry legend Steven A. Milner , the ...
Transform Lending Conversations ft. David Lykken
In this episode of The MikedUp Show , hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau are joined by none other than David Lykken , CEO of Transformational Mortgage Solutions —a true industry legend, thought leader, and master of chang...
The New Normal Of Mortgage ft. Rich Weidel
Welcome to another power-packed episode of The MikedUp Show , where we break down the evolving dynamics of the mortgage industry—one conversation at a time. This week, Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau are joined by Rich Weide...
Speaking Success : NAHREP & The Future ft. Alex Garza & Rick Guerrero
The mortgage industry is evolving, and if you’re not paying attention to the Hispanic homeownership movement, you’re missing out on the biggest opportunity in real estate. In this episode of The MikedUp Show , hosts Michael K...
Scaling Leadership : Delegation & Personal Brand ft. Owen Lee
Leadership isn’t just about holding a title—it’s about impact, influence, and the ability to scale your vision effectively. In this episode of The MikedUp Show , hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau sit down with Owen Lee ,...
Expand Your Impact ft. Candice McNaught
Welcome back to The MikedUp Show for our second installment of Season 4! Hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau sit down with Candice McNaught , an Executive Sales Leader with more than 16 years of experience in the financial...
Seeing Around Corners ft. Stanley Middleman
Link to buy the book : https://amzn.oia.bio/ks235 Find the 7 Principles here : https://postimg.cc/RNrn3WST In this Season 4 premiere of The MikedUp Show , hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau welcome Stanley C. Middleman , ...