Defining and clarifying the gap between what AI can "do" versus what you need it to "solve" takes intentionality.  Strategic implementation of an AI solution for your business requires deep thinking around not just the problem you're tryin...

Blockchain was all the rage several years ago.  From every stage, podcast, and news report, experts were explaining how this technology would revolutionize the way we live, work, invest, and transact business.  So... what happened?

The residential appraisal process has changed significantly over the past decade related to guidelines.  But from a the standpoint of keeping up with changes in technology... not so much.  In this week's episode of our Future Proof se...

On this week's podcast episode, “Future Proof: The Future of Capital Markets,” hosts Melissa Langdale and James Dunc...

Networking is making a comeback!  In our post-COVID, AI-infused world, people are craving genuine connection.  It's simply how we're wired as humans.  But there's more to these connections than just handshakes and "being seen".

Regulatory environments are nothing new to the mortgage industry.  But with greater adoption of AI in everyone's daily lives, technology has introduced new variables into the mix that make governing the industry a bit more challenging....

Are you overlaying AI onto an ineffective and inefficient workflow?  In today's episode of the Future Proof Podcast, Melissa and James debrief our most recent edition of the "Future Proof Webinar" series where Melissa interviewed three ama...

If perfection is the enemy of done, then "perfect data" is the enemy of execution.  Success in the mortgage industry is won by those leaders capable of making data-driven decisions quickly.  In today's episode of the Future Proof podc...

Most loan programs are not differentiators. Every lender has the basics (conventional, govie, etc.). But smart lenders know how to leverage specialty products that well suited for borrowers with unique financial situations.In our most re...

There are foundational principles every business needs to be successful.  While technology and terminology continually evolves, the principles don't.  In today's episode, Melissa and James recap our interview with

Sales Coaching is a part of any industry, but this is especially true in Mortgage and Real Estate.  In today's episode, Melissa and James discuss the commentary from two outstanding coaches from the Mortgage industry in

Julia Brown, Founder of Teloscope Advisors, joins the latest edition of the Future Proof Series to discuss her...

What insights do two of the most respected veterans of the Mortgage Industry have to share about the Mortgage Executive of the Future?  Find out in today's episode of the "Future Proof" podcast.  In today's recap, Melissa and James re...

In this episode, Shashank Shekhar and Diane Yu reveal how they’re leveraging the latest in AI to transform the mortgage i...

Round 2 of the "Future Proof" webinar series was a banger right out of the gate!  The first episode of the new season featured two veterans of Mortgage Marketing in Meghan Handy, Chief Marketing & Customer Officer of Embrace Hom...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Future Proof Podcast!  Our first episode is a chance for listeners to get to know our hosts, Melissa Langdale & James Duncan.  In May 2025, Melissa launched the "Future Proof" Webinar series...