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Beyond The Closing Table - Hosted by Michael Martin of the Martin Mortgage Group
Beyond the Closing Table is your inside look at the strategies, stories, and secrets of top-performing real estate agents, loan officers, and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Michael Martin, a seasoned residential mortgage loan officer in Raleigh, NC, this podcast dives deep into the world of real estate and business. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, learn from industry leaders, or hear inspiring success stories, Beyond the Closing Table delivers actionable insights and engaging conversations. Join us as we go beyond the transactions and uncover what it takes to thrive in today’s dynamic market.
Beyond The Closing Table - Hosted by Michael Martin of the Martin Mortgage Group
Beyond the Closing Table with Brooke Dickhart: From Entrepreneur to Nonprofit Trailblazer
In this episode, I sit down with Brooke Dickhart, the founder and Executive Director of The Joel Fund, a nonprofit that uses the healing power of the arts to support veterans and their families. What began as a way to honor her father, Joel, a Vietnam veteran who battled the invisible wounds of war, has grown into a thriving organization helping countless service members reconnect, heal, and find community after military life.
Brooke shares her journey from the business world to building a mission-driven nonprofit, the challenges she faced along the way, and the life-changing impact of programs like Operation ART in the Triangle area and beyond. We dive into the intersection of service, resilience, and creativity, and what it takes to turn a personal mission into a movement that’s transforming lives.
If you care about leadership, legacy, or giving back, Brooke’s story will not only inspire you—it will challenge you to think about how you can use your own gifts to make a difference.