The Way with Dino Katsiametis
The Way with Dino Katsiametis is your ultimate resource for navigating entrepreneurship, balancing work and life, and leaving a lasting legacy in the mortgage business. Hosted by industry expert Dino Katsiametis, each episode features insightful interviews with top entrepreneurs, business leaders, and visionaries who share their journeys, secrets to success, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re looking to scale your business, lead with impact, or find harmony in your daily hustle, Dino and his guests provide the practical tools and inspiration you need to thrive. Tune in and discover The Way to elevate your life and career.
Episodes
21 episodes
Mortgage Powerhouse Brian Covey on Faith, Focus & Scaling Your Business
In this powerful episode of The Way, Dino Katsiametis sits down with Brian Covey—former professional soccer player turned mortgage executive and leadership coach—for a deep dive into the mindset, faith, and strategy that fuel high-perf...
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Episode 21
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1:01:03
Mortgage Leadership, Building a Personal Brand & Surviving the Crash with Alec Hanson
In this unfiltered and inspiring episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, mortgage leader, content creator, and industry veteran Alec Hanson shares his incredible journey—from closing $85M in loans in his first year to becoming...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:34:09
Greg Sher on Mortgage Mastery, AI Disruption & Why Leadership Must Evolve Now
In this powerhouse episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, Dino sits down with Greg Sher—mortgage executive, media powerhouse, and host of the One on One podcast—for a candid and forward-thinking conversation on the <...
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Episode 19
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59:53
Dominating the Mortgage Game — Tano Kapedani’s 200+ Loans per Year Strategy
In this powerhouse episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, we sit down with Tano Kapedani, CEO of EZ Fundings, who personally closes 200+ loans a year—even in tough markets. Tano shares the exact strategies that skyrocketed his produ...
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Episode 18
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56:34
From Pastor to $100M Mortgage Pro: Sosi Avila’s Blueprint for Referral-Based Success
In this action-packed episode of The Way, Dino Katsiametis sits down with Sosi Avila—former pastor turned top-producing mortgage advisor—to uncover how he went from missionary work in 27 countries to building a $100M mortgage business....
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Episode 17
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1:30:42
Build a Referral Machine with John Farrell
Dino Katsiametis CEO of Ethos Lending sits down with John Farrell of US Bank—an “obnoxiously good” loan officer with decades of experience and a reputation for keeping it real. From humble beginnings and industry burnout to becoming a top produ...
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Episode 16
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55:20
From $0 to $1B: How Amir Syed Built a Mortgage Empire with Purpose, Process & People
Are you a mortgage broker looking to grow your production, scale your mindset, and build lasting client relationships? In this high-energy episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, we sit down with Amir Syed — top-producing loan office...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:28:17
From Burned Out to Boss: How JJ Mazzo Found Freedom in the Mortgage Biz
What happens when you stop settling and start betting on yourself? JJ left a "good" job to chase something better—and built a thriving mortgage business in the process. Tune in to hear how he faced the fear, broke the rules, and made his own la...
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Episode 14
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53:30
Game-Changing Mortgage Strategies with Sean Herrero
What does it take to dominate the mortgage industry while maintaining a fulfilling life? In this episode of The Way Podcast, host Dino Katsiametis sits down with top mortgage advisor Sean Herrero to uncover the mindset, marketing tacti...
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Episode 13
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1:13:51
The Psychology of Success: Rene Rodriguez on Influence, Mindset & Mastering the Mortgage Market
How do top performers rise above challenges while others struggle? In this powerful episode of The Way Podcast, host Dino Katsiametis welcomes keynote speaker, author, and sales expert Rene Rodriguez to unpack the secrets of influence,...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:03:41
From Loan Officer to Industry Disruptor: Stew Sweet’s Path to Mortgage Innovation
What does it take to go from a young loan officer assistant to running a thriving mortgage consulting business? In this episode of The Way Podcast, we sit down with Stew Sweet, founder of Night Owl Consulting, to explore his journey fr...
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Episode 11
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54:43
The Defining Difference: Cindy Ertman on Building a Thriving Mortgage Career
In this powerful episode of The Way Podcast, host Dino Katsiametis sits down with mortgage industry veteran and transformational coach Cindy Ertman. With over 37 years of experience, Cindy shares the lessons that propelled her to the t...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:09:39
Resilience, Reinvention & Real Estate: Lessons from Hope Bourman
In this episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, we welcome Hope Bouman, CEO and Founder of Signature Strategies Coaching. Hope shares her incredible journey from commercial real estate to top mortgage producer and sought-after busine...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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56:19
Winning Strategies for Mortgage Brokers in Any Market with Guest Mike Benton
On this episode of The Way Podcast, Dino Katsiametis talks with Mike Benton, Division President of Responsive Mortgage, who shares his journey of resilience and success in the mortgage industry. From starting fresh in unfamiliar market...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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39:06
Scaling Success: Wally Elibiary’s Blueprint for Mortgage Mastery and Work-Life Harmony
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Wally Elibiary, one of the nation’s top mortgage professionals and founder of Aspire Mortgage Advisors. Wally shares his incredible journey from door-knocking apartments as a young loan officer to buil...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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48:52
Mortgage Lending Legacies: From Empty Briefcase to Industry Leader with Rick Mount
In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the world of mortgage lending with Rick Mount, co-manager of Churchill Mortgage, as he shares his 30+ years of experience. From starting out in a suit with an empty briefcase to leading a top-perfor...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:14:48
How to Build a Mortgage Empire Without Losing Your Mind with Trevor Hammond
On this episode of The Way Podcast, Dino chats with Trevor Hammond from Neo Home Loans, a man who’s mastered more than just mortgages—he’s figured out how to build a business that doesn’t make you want to play Russian roulette with a 357 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:29:00
A Mortgage Mogul's Guide to Work/Life Balance with Mike Hardy
What do you get when you combine a mortgage pro, an Ironman, and a dad who throws the ultimate 18th birthday party? You get Mike Hardy, the guest on today’s episode of The Way Podcast! Dino sits down with Mike, who spills the beans on how he's ...
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Episode 4
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1:19:32
Mortgage Madness: Why Chasing Cheap Loans Is Like Ordering Sushi From a Gas Station with Ryan Grant
In this episode of The Way, Dino Katsiametis chats with Ryan Grant, a mortgage industry visionary and founder of Neo Home Loans. Ryan dishes on everything from avoiding financial missteps to revolutionizing how the mortgage industry se...
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Episode 3
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1:08:01
Win By Noon: How to Crush the Day Before Lunch with Todd Bookspan
Join Dino Katsiametis on The Way as he interviews Todd Bookspan, the man behind Win By Noon, a self-proclaimed “fitness nerd” with 26 houses and a knack for talking to realtors before you’ve even had your second cup of coffee!...
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Episode 2
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1:21:29
Coaching the Life Into the Mortgage Business with Dave Savage
Join Dino Katsiametis, host of The Way, as he welcomes mortgage industry legend (and self-proclaimed “oldest guy still kicking”) Dave Savage to the show! With nearly four decades of experience under his belt—and still going strong—Dave...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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52:40