

The Loan Officer Podcast
Dustin Owen
This show makes the boring FUN! Imagine if Joe Rogan and Dave Ramsey had a baby. That’s this show! These guys teach the sh*t they don’t teach in school. Their goal is to simplify topics that range from personal finance, purchasing real estate & obtaining home loans to being a successful mortgage originator, running a business and finding success as a sales professional.
The mission is simple; to invite you into the room where it happens. They strive to teach you how to create opportunities even when it can be a struggle to get your foot in the door. While there is a lot of content geared specifically towards mortgage professionals, the majority of the episodes will resonate will all audience members. (Not just mortgage lenders!)
D.O. (Dustin Owen) is the creator & host. He is a 20+ year veteran of the mortgage industry, a real estate investor, business coach and angel investor. J.C. (John Coleman) is the co-host / producer of the show. J.C. has 15+ years’ experience as an Emmy Award-Winning Content Creator & Marketer.
The mission is simple; to invite you into the room where it happens. They strive to teach you how to create opportunities even when it can be a struggle to get your foot in the door. While there is a lot of content geared specifically towards mortgage professionals, the majority of the episodes will resonate will all audience members. (Not just mortgage lenders!)
D.O. (Dustin Owen) is the creator & host. He is a 20+ year veteran of the mortgage industry, a real estate investor, business coach and angel investor. J.C. (John Coleman) is the co-host / producer of the show. J.C. has 15+ years’ experience as an Emmy Award-Winning Content Creator & Marketer.
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Dec 19, 2023 • 39min
Episode 394: How To Improve Your Sales Through Storytelling
In this episode, DO is joined by best seller author, sales trainer, and all-around great human, Dr. Christie McMullen. Dr. Christie explains the importance of being a good storyteller and how following her framework will help sales professionals increase their lead conversation. She is the Queen of making learning fun.
By tuning in you will be ready to take proper AIM with your business. AIM stands for: Analyze, Improve & Move. Curious yet? You should be. Tune in, have fun, learn and sell better.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 37min
Episode 393: What’s In Store For 2024
D.O. keeps it real and keeps it light as he discusses interest rate predictions, whether there will be more or less transactions, geo political issues and the advancement of AI.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 28min
Episode 392: 5 Ways to Expand Into New Markets
With less available transactions in our local communities, many mortgage loan originators are expanding into other states. Unfortunately, many don’t know what to do once they have have their license approved. Join D.O. as he gives away five of his best tactics for growing your personal brand in markets which are new.
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Dec 8, 2023 • 44min
Episode 391: Unicorn in Heels: Mastering Fintech, Motherhood, and Marriage with Suneera Madhani
After quitting her corporate job at the age of 26 because her two older, male bosses ignored her business idea, our guest, Suneera Madhani, started her own company. In less than 10 years that company became the first FinTech Unicorn based in Florida. Now she is on a mission to turn her experience into the status quo for ALL female business owners and entrepreneurs through her podcast and network, The CEO School.
Tune in as Suneera shares her story starting with being a child of immigrant parents to being the founder of a company valued at over $1 billion. She is living proof that women can have it all: career, marriage and motherhood.

Dec 5, 2023 • 37min
Episode 390: 3 Ways To Increase Your Personal Income
D.O. explains the different ways you can generate more money from your business. This works for loans officers, business professionals and anyone that has something to sell.
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Dec 1, 2023 • 59min
Episode 389: Understanding Bank Statement Loans
With less buyers purchasing homes, LOs need to expand their product offering more than ever. Non-QM home loans provide more financing solutions to potential homebuyers. The most popular Non-QM financing being originated are bank statement loans. D.O. invites Non-QM expert Kris Koepke to discuss bank statement loans, as well as DSCR and Asset Depletion.
This episode is great for Realtors, homebuyers, mortgage pros, as well as anyone who owns their own business and may be looking to purchase a home in the near future.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 34min
Episode 388: How Successful People Prepare for The New Year
It’s that time of year. Whether you’re a mortgage advisor, accountant, or professional athlete - everyone should be putting together a business plan for 2024. D.O. explains the importance of planning both in your personal and professional life - and what steps you need to take to set yourself up for success in the new year.
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Nov 24, 2023 • 46min
Episode 387: Understanding The Business of Entertainment
D.O. invites Hollywood and radio personality Carlos Navarro to join him as a special guest - where they present in front of 100+ college students from the University of Central Florida. They discuss the business side of being in the entertainment industry, as well as answer incredible questions from the audience.
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Nov 21, 2023 • 53min
Episode 386: How Will AI Impact the Mortgage Industry?
Our world will look vastly different in just five years according to Pavan Agarwal. Pavan is the President and CEO of Sun West Mortgage - a notional lender founded over 40 years ago. He’s also the creator of Angel Ai - a free AI resource for mortgage professionals. Tune in as D.O. peppers Pavan with questions regarding the benefits of Ai, the potential social impacts and how this tech could disrupt the world as we know it.

Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 2min
Episode 385: Timeless Business and Career Advice
D.O. and JC are joined by special guest, Cameron Moore. Recorded in front of 100 College of Business undergrads at UCF, they collectively represent old school, modern and new school business professionals. They take questions from the audience regarding career advice, what it takes to be successful in business, what they would do different and lessons learned from mistakes made.
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