The Mortgage Punk Show

From Ashes to Ownership: A Christmas Story About Grit, Generosity & Real Estate

Chris Waipa Season 1 Episode 8

The holidays have a way of making us reflect—on hardship, growth, and what really matters.

In this special Christmas-themed episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, Chris sits down with Traci Terrill, Wichita real estate investor, educator, and powerhouse agent, to talk about the real stuff most people skip:

• Surviving the aftermath of the 2008 crash

• Learning through financial pain

• Turning adversity into opportunity

• Why generosity isn’t just about money

• And how hard seasons often prepare us for our biggest breakthroughs

 This isn’t a highlight-reel interview. It’s a real conversation about grit, resilience, faith in the process, and building something meaningful when life doesn’t go as planned.

 We also talk:

🔥 Old-school “NINJA loans” and what today’s lending really looks like

🔥 Why real estate agents should actually own real estate

🔥 The difference between chasing money and building purpose

🔥 How controlling the controllables can change your future

 If you’ve had a tough year, this episode is for you.

If you’re rebuilding, refocusing, or re-committing in 2026—this one hits home.


👇 Connect with Traci Terrill

🌐 BuyingWichitaHouses.com

🌐 SellingWichitaHouses.com

🏡 Cultivate Group – Keller Williams

📲 (316) 644-5292

🔗 FB: https://www.facebook.com/CultivateICT/

 

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