The Mordeau Mortgage Podcast
Mortgage Loan Officers and entrepreneurs, Matt Morrell and Jason Thibodeau, share industry insights and chat with other dedicated professionals. Our goal is to provide meaningful education and value to the consumer and Real Estate professional alike.
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Episodes
92 episodes
Ep.92 What Can Kill a Deal Last Minute
Most buyers think once you’re approved, the deal is done. It’s not.In this episode, Mike Grambow sits down with Rod Grishaber to break down one of the most overlooked parts of real estate, title and what can go wrong right before closin...
Ep.91 A Different Way to Succeed in Real Estate
What does it really take to build a successful real estate business… on your own?In this episode, Angie Sandoval sits down with Angie Rebennack, a top-performing agent in Long Beach who has built her business through consistency, system...
Ep.90 The Reality Behind Building a $50M Real Estate Business
Success in real estate isn’t just about closing deals.It’s about what you do before anything starts working.In this episode, Mike Grambow sits down with Zach Mickelson, a 24-year-old agent who built over $50M in production while nav...
Ep.89 This Is Why Buyers Regret Waiting
In this episode, Mike Grambow sits down with Laine Warthan to unpack one of the biggest mistakes buyers make in today’s market.They break down:✔️ Why timing the market rarely works✔️ How buyers slowly price themselves out✔️ ...
Ep.88 From Struggle to Purpose: The Mindset That Builds Success in Real Estate
What does it really take to succeed in real estate and lending in California?In this episode of The Mortgage Lounge, Jason sits down with Israel Mazariegos, a loan officer based in Huntington Beach, California, to talk about the real jo...
Ep.87 Why Waiting to Buy in Long Beach Could Cost You More Than You Think
What is really holding buyers back right now, market conditions, or fear?In this conversation, Jason sits down with Sarah Ireland of Ignite Real Estate Group to talk about what is happening in the Long Beach and Los Alamitos real estate...
Ep.86 The Truth About Marketing, AI, and Why Most Realtors Are Doing It Wrong
Is running ads really the answer, or are most businesses focusing on the wrong thing?In this conversation, Jason sits down with Ryan Hayes to unpack one of the biggest misconceptions in modern marketing, the idea that paid ads are the m...
Ep.85 The Hidden Network Behind Boise’s Top Real Estate
What happens when real estate becomes about more than transactions?In this episode, Matt sits down with Tim Ganley of Boise Real Producers to talk about community, leadership, storytelling, and the deeper purpose behind bringing top rea...
Ep.84 What Nobody Tells You About Divorce and Real Estate
Selling a Home During Divorce, What Most People Don’t KnowDivorce is already emotional. Adding a home sale on top of it can make everything feel even heavier.In this conversation, Jason sits down with Lori McShane of Equity Unio...
Ep.83 From California to Boise Building a Property Management Business With Purpose
What does it really take to start over in a new state and build a business from the ground up?In this episode, Matt sits down with Kyle of Keyrenter Boise to talk about his path from California manufacturing sales into property manageme...
Ep.82 The Biggest First Time Buyer Mistake In 2026
Feeling scared, overwhelmed, or “semi broke” as a first time homebuyer is more common than people admit.In this conversation, I sit down with Matt Welch to talk about what really helps buyers move forward, even when the market feels con...
Ep.81 The Real Reason Most People Struggle With Confidence
Some journeys are about changing countries.Others are about discovering who you are.In this episode, Oleg Superov shares his path from Russia to the United States, and how that journey shaped not only his dance career but his philos...
Ep.80 The Matrix, Alien Invasions and The Housing Market
Is the housing market really heading for a crash, or is the data telling a very different story?In this episode, Jason sits down with housing economist Steven Thomas to break down what’s actually happening with interest rates, home valu...
Ep.79 Building Wealth Through Real Estate Starts With Action, Not Perfect Timing
In this engaging conversation, Beatrix Whipple, founder of the Whipple Group, shares her journey from a background in competitive running to building a successful career in real estate.Beatrix talks about how personal experiences, disci...
Ep.78 Mortgage Lending in 2026 Is More Precise, Not Harder
In this episode of The Mortgage Lounge, I’m joined by Ashley Griffin as we break down what’s really changing in mortgage lending as we head into 2026, and what real estate agents and buyers need to understand to stay ahead.Lending hasn’...
Ep.77 The Truth About Construction, Design, and Property Value
In this conversation with Gonzalo, we get into what really separates a good project from a great one — and it has nothing to do with cutting corners. Gonzalo grew up in a family of builders, and that foundation shows in the way he approaches ev...
Ep.76 The Real Estate Market Is Moving Fast, Here’s What Agents Need to Know
In this conversation with Lisa, we dive into a mix of topics that all point back to one theme: community and connection are everything in real estate.We talk about the car show concept we’ve been building, why events like this matter fo...
Ep.75 Why Preparation Matters More Than Timing in Real Estate
In this conversation with Justine, we unpack what it really looks like to buy your first home — the questions people are afraid to ask, the confusion around financing, and the real-world strategies that actually help you get into a property wit...
Ep.74 Building Stories: The Journey of Story Builders
In this conversation, the founders of Story Builders, Shelby Paget and Dennis, discuss their journey in establishing a home building company in the Treasure Valley. They share insights on their backgrounds, the importance of faith in their busi...
Ep.73 It’s Not About Mortgage,It’s About Mindset
In this conversation with Coach Beez, better known as The Jump Shot Doc — we talk about more than just basketball. We dig into mindset, parenting, mental health, and how performance on the court reflects performance in life.Coach Beez sh...
Ep.72 Real Talk The OC Market, Mortgage Rates, and a $9M CDM View You Have to See
Ever wonder what’s really happening in the Orange County housing market? In this episode of The Mortgage Lounge, we cut through the noise and explain what’s actually driving home prices, buyer behavior, and mortgage rates in 2025.Kevin ...
Ep.71 Credit, Connection & Compassion: The Side of Mortgages You Don’t Hear About
Nov 5, 2025 | In this conversation with Ashley Griffin, we talk about the real side of the mortgage business — not just the numbers, but the people, the pressure, and the purpose behind it all. This industry can be a grind, and sometimes we for...
Ep.70 Government Shutdown, Soaring Rates & AI Tools: The Future of Buying and Selling Homes
I sat down with Lauren Roberts from RE/MAX Select One to break down what’s really happening in today’s real estate market—and trust me, it’s a mix of chaos and opportunity.We dive into how the government shutdown is slowing down FHA and...
Ep.69 AI for Loan Officers & Realtors Rucking, Resilience & Your New Second Brain
Oct 15, 2025 | I’m sitting down with my teammate (and brother from another mother) Paul Miller to get real about AI in lending & real estate, emotional regulation in a high-stakes business, and why his 17.2-mile ruck for his 60th birthday c...
Ep.68 Real Estate Diversification, Customer Service and Why Movies Still Matter
Sep 28, 2025 | In this episode, I sit down for one of those conversations that takes us everywhere—from the housing market to pop culture, wine tastings, and even road rage. We talk about how real estate trends are shifting, what interest rates...
