Episode 384: From Cold Calling to Billions of Dollars in Loans Originated with Jake Clopton

Jul 3, 2025

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Jake Clopton, President of Clopton Capital, has successfully been running his commercial lending business for over 17 years.

Jake shares how he grinded early in his career to get off the ground, and emphasizes the value of cold calling. He explains the different types of interest rates and provides the current state of rates. Jake speaks about macro-level economics including the stagflationary environment in today's market. In typical SUCI fashion, he closes out with a bullish outlook on Chicago!

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Guest: Jake Clopton, Clopton Capital

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Guest Questions

02:07 Housing Provider Tip - Understand how to prioritize emergency work orders.

04:10 Intro to our guest, Jake Clopton!