
Keep The Best, Leave The Rest | Ep. 2
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02/05/25 • 21 min
Grant Cardone. The 10X Rule. Love him or hate him, there’s no denying the dude sparks reactions. In this episode of The MLO Project, Frazier and Michael McAllister dive into the firestorm that erupted after their email about the book. Some people loved it. Others? Not so much.
Success isn’t about who says it but what you take from it. The best lessons often come from unexpected places (even people you don’t vibe with). This episode is all about staying open, grabbing what works, and ditching what doesn’t. Growth isn’t about agreeing with everything but finding what moves the needle. Let’s talk about it.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:06 Today's Topic: The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone
02:41 Personal Experiences with the 10X Rule
05:02 Dealing with Criticism and Hate Mail
08:31 The Value of Learning from Everyone
19:35 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Connect with us at [email protected]
Go to OriginatorGrowth.com to become part of the community.
Grant Cardone. The 10X Rule. Love him or hate him, there’s no denying the dude sparks reactions. In this episode of The MLO Project, Frazier and Michael McAllister dive into the firestorm that erupted after their email about the book. Some people loved it. Others? Not so much.
Success isn’t about who says it but what you take from it. The best lessons often come from unexpected places (even people you don’t vibe with). This episode is all about staying open, grabbing what works, and ditching what doesn’t. Growth isn’t about agreeing with everything but finding what moves the needle. Let’s talk about it.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:06 Today's Topic: The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone
02:41 Personal Experiences with the 10X Rule
05:02 Dealing with Criticism and Hate Mail
08:31 The Value of Learning from Everyone
19:35 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Connect with us at [email protected]
Go to OriginatorGrowth.com to become part of the community.
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1 Billion Loan Officers Just Left The Industry | Ep. 1
In the first episode of the MLO Project podcast by Empower LO, hosts Frazier and Michael McAllister introduce the show's mission and dive into a candid discussion about the mortgage industry. Most loan officers are chasing the wrong numbers. The industry is flooded with misleading stats, but what are the REAL indicators of success? Conversations, engagement, and understanding your market—not just sales pitches.
In this episode, we’re breaking down why content that actually connects beats outdated sales tactics every time. You’ll learn how to use data the right way—to drive real business, not just look busy. Plus, we want your feedback! Drop your thoughts and let’s make this podcast exactly what YOU need hear.
00:00 Welcome to the MLO Project
00:56 Podcast Vision and Style
02:00 Guest Preparation and Expectations
03:09 Diving into Industry Trends
04:28 Social Media and Industry Perception
09:36 Effective Social Media Strategies
19:56 Analyzing Industry Data
25:25 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes
Michael's HousingWire Article
Connect with us at [email protected]
Go to OriginatorGrowth.com to become part of the community.
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RESPA Who? | Ep. 3
RESPA compliance, huh! What is it good for? Absolutely.... In this episode of The MLO Project, Frazier, and Michael break down a hot LinkedIn article from Greg Sher on RESPA reform and why pushing for change might be riskier than you think.
Frazier’s been in the trenches as a former mortgage company co-owner and compliance consultant, and he knows how this game is played. Michael and Frazier unpack what RESPA really means for your business, the landmines smaller lenders face, and how to market without stepping into a legal mess.
If you’re in the mortgage world, you need to understand this stuff. Stay smart, stay compliant, and keep winning. Let’s get into it.
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:27 Discussing the LinkedIn Article
01:39 The Impact of RESPA Reform
04:30 Examples of RESPA Compliance Issues
17:42 The Role of CMOs in RESPA Compliance
26:05 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
Connect with Greg on LinkedIn
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Go to OriginatorGrowth.com to become part of the community.
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