In this powerful episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with Mark O'Neil, Senior Vice President at Mutual of Omaha Reverse Mortgage, to talk about how reverse mortgages can become a powerful tool for mortgage professionals. Many loan officers overlook reverse mortgages because they…
Coming This Week on The NAMB Podcast “Don’t dismiss reverse mortgages. They are an incredible tool to add to your toolbox.” That’s one of the big takeaways from our conversation with Mark O'Neil, Senior Vice President at Mutual of Omaha Reverse Mortgage. In this episode, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt…
The mortgage professionals who win in today’s market are not the best salespeople. They’re the best educators. That’s exactly what Episode 27 of The NAMB Podcast explores. Hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with Pouria Moalemian, Founder of MLO Branding Academy, to talk about how loan officers can…
Mortgage professionals — quick question. Are you using social media to: A) Educate your audience B) Promote your services C) Both In Episode 27 of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields talk with Pouria Moalemian of MLO Branding Academy about why education-first content is one of the…
In this episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with Pouria Moalemian, Founder of MLO Branding Academy, to talk about how mortgage professionals can build a personal brand that creates trust, authority, and long-term business growth. In today’s mortgage market, loan officers are competing…
Coming This Week on The NAMB Podcast “The loan officers who win online aren’t the loudest. They’re the most helpful.” That’s one of the big takeaways from Episode 27 of The NAMB Podcast. In this episode, hosts, Ginger Bell and Matt Shields talk with Pouria Moalemian, Founder of MLO Branding…
The strongest industries are built by people who care enough to protect them. That’s exactly what Episode 26 of The NAMB Podcast is about. Hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with Marvin Hudson, NAMB Government Affairs Chair, and Lauren Patterson, NAMB Government Affairs Vice Chair, to talk about…
Episode 26 is LIVE! The mortgage industry doesn’t protect itself. Leaders step up and do it. In Episode 26 of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields talk with Marvin Hudson and Lauren Patterson from NAMB Government Affairs about what inspired them to become mortgage brokers and why…
In this episode, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with Marvin Hudson, NAMB Government Affairs (GA) Chair, and Lauren Patterson, NAMB Government Affairs (GA) Vice-Chair of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB). Government Affairs may sound like something that happens behind the scenes, but it directly impacts…
What makes someone go from mortgage broker… to industry advocate? That’s the question we explore in Episode 26 of The NAMB Podcast. Hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with Marvin Hudson, NAMB Government Affairs Chair, and Lauren Patterson, NAMB Government Affairs Vice Chair, to talk about what first…
This week's call featured a special guest: Chelsea Gardner of Fully Aligned Marketing, who brought serious energy — and serious strategy — to the topic of paid social media advertising for mortgage professionals. Chelsea broke down why organic content alone isn't enough. Even with thousands of followers, you can't control…
This week's call was a resource-packed walkthrough of new content live on NAMB.org — all designed to help you educate clients, fuel your social media, and stay sharp on the issues shaping our industry. The session covered NAMB's new Trigger Leads Ban resource page, breaking down the Homebuyer's Privacy Protection…
Great marketing doesn’t come from one perfect post. It comes from showing up consistently. That’s one of the biggest lessons from Episode 25 of The NAMB Podcast. Hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields talk with Chelsea Gardner of Fully Aligned Marketing about why so many mortgage professionals struggle with marketing.…
Episode 25 is LIVE! Marketing isn’t about reaching everyone. It’s about connecting with the right people. In Episode 25 of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields welcome Chelsea Gardner of Fully Aligned Marketing to talk about how mortgage professionals can build marketing that actually resonates with their…
In this impactful episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with Chelsea Gardner, Founder of Fully Aligned Marketing, to talk about how mortgage professionals can create marketing that actually connects and converts. In today’s market, many loan officers and brokers feel stuck. They are…
The best marketing doesn’t feel like marketing. It feels like a real conversation. That’s one of the powerful ideas we explore in Episode 25 of The NAMB Podcast. Hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with Chelsea Gardner, Founder of Fully Aligned Marketing, to talk about why the most…
ICYMI! Episode 24 of The NAMB Podcast is live! Your business can only grow as fast as your systems allow. On this episode, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields talk with Bochen Wang, CEO of Zietro, about how mortgage brokers can build smarter systems that improve efficiency, consistency, and the…
Episode 24 of The NAMB Podcast is LIVE! In this episode, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields welcome Bochen Wang, CEO of Zietro, for a practical conversation about building mortgage systems that support growth without sacrificing relationships. 🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why strong systems are the backbone…
In this timely episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with Bochen Wang, CEO of Zietro, to talk about the systems mortgage brokers need to stay efficient, competitive, and relationship-driven in today’s fast-moving market. Mortgage professionals are juggling more than ever—borrower expectations, compliance, speed,…
Are your mortgage systems helping you grow or holding you back? Mortgage brokers are expected to move fast, stay compliant, and deliver a great borrower experience. Without the right systems, that’s a challenge. In Episode 24 of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with Bochen…
ICYMI: Episode 23 of The NAMB Podcast: Trigger Lead Rules Are Changing. Here’s What Loan Officers Must Know Trigger Leads have caused frustration for years, but thanks to a collective effort from NAMB and many other industry groups, new protections roll out March 5, 2026. 🎙️ In Episode 23, Hosts…
New Trigger Lead Rules Go Live March 5. Are You Ready? In this must-see episode, Hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with NAMB Government Affairs leaders Marvin Hudson and Lauren Patterson to break down what every loan officer needs to know about the upcoming Trigger Lead protections. 🔐…
In this timely episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with Marvin Hudson and Lauren Patterson, NAMB Board Directors and leaders of NAMB’s Government Affairs Committee, to break down the upcoming Trigger Lead implementation going into effect March 5, 2026. For years, mortgage professionals…
Are you ready for the March 5 Trigger Lead changes? Trigger Leads have been a hot-button issue for years. But starting March 5, 2026, new protections go into place and your business needs to be ready. In Episode 23 of The NAMB Podcast, Hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields talk…