The MLO Project
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The MLO Project is THE podcast for loan officers and industry professionals who are ready to evolve. We’re here to disrupt the old guard, break free from outdated norms, and deliver insights that actually matter.
Hosted by mortgage industry veterans Jason Frazier & Michael McAllister, The MLO Project promises No fluff. No clichés. Just real talk, fresh ideas, and actionable takeaways to elevate your career and the industry.
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The MLO Project
Did MortgageCon Just Change The Mortgage Event Game? (Again) | Ep. 51
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Fresh off MortgageCon, Frazier and Michael break down what made this event completely different from the typical mortgage conference experience.
From hosting the event inside Universal Studios to AI duels, practitioner-led sessions, and private park access, this wasn’t just another sit-in-a-ballroom event. It was immersive, high-energy, and packed with real, usable insights for loan officers who actually want to grow.
But beyond the experience, the real value came from the content. The recurring themes were clear: don’t lose your humanity in an AI world, stop being a product pusher, and start showing up as a true advisor.
This episode covers the biggest takeaways, standout speakers, and the lessons loan officers should actually implement instead of just taking notes and doing nothing.
No fluff. No hype recap. Just real insights from a high-impact industry event.
What You’ll Learn
- Why Mortgage Con stood out from traditional mortgage conferences
- The common theme across top speakers: humanity over automation
- How storytelling and communication are becoming the new competitive edge
- Why practitioner-led content hits harder than theory and hype
- The role AI should actually play in your mortgage business
- How event environments impact learning, networking, and execution
Real Talk Quotes
“It’s still a mortgage event, but the experience changes everything.”
“Don’t lose your humanity just because AI is getting louder.”
“If you went to MortgageCon and didn’t get one takeaway, you chose not to.”
“Stop being a rate pusher. Be the advisor.”
“You invested the time and money. Now do something with what you learned.”
Tactical Takeaways
✅ Focus on being a trusted advisor, not just a product or price salesperson
✅ Use AI to enhance communication, not replace human connection
✅ Create content that answers real client questions you get daily
✅ Authenticity attracts the right clients and repels the wrong ones
✅ Events only create ROI if you execute on what you learn
✅ Community and experience amplify retention of education and networking
Want to Implement What You’re Learning?
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