The CEO1440 Show

You Don’t Have to Know Bridge Loans, Just Know You’re Losing to Them | With Peter Zomick of Arrival Home Loans

This isn’t a bridge loan—it’s a business generator.
Episode 23 of The CEO1440 Show is a breakdown of one of the most powerful tools you probably aren’t using: the Arrival Home Loans cross-collateral bridge loan.
So I brought back Peter Zomick, VP of Sales & Biz Dev at Arrival, to explain exactly how their modernized, private money bridge loan is helping loan officers and agents:
Let clients buy before they sell—without multiple loans or lowball offers
Solve for DTI issues, liquidity gaps, or last-minute conventional fallouts
Help buyers make non-contingent offers in low-inventory markets
Unlock cash from current equity—even before the home is listed
You can use this to save a deal, create more transactions, or simply not lose business you should be winning.
And you don’t need to be a bridge loan expert. Just be the one who knows it exists.
Tag a loan officer or real estate agent who needs to hear this.
Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-zomick-bba91811/
Check out Arrival Home Loans on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arrival-home-loans/
And watch FREE webinars on their YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@ArrivalHomeLoans/videos
#CEO1440 #BridgeLoanStrategy #RealEstateSuccess #MortgageBrokerBuilder #BuyBeforeYouSell #CrossCollateralLoans #LoanOfficerTools

The Blueprint & The Battle Scars: Scaling, Selling, and Starting Again | With John Kresevic of Turbo Insurance Group

What would you do if you had $5,000 left, a license, and a dream?
In this episode of The CEO1440 Show, we go deep with John Kresevic, former CEO of JFQ Lending, who scaled his mortgage company from 7 to over 700 LO’s, funded $4.5 billion in loans, and sold it during one of the worst markets in modern memory. Now? He’s helping brokers across the country close more deals through Turbo Insurance.
We talk:
How he funded his startup by going exempt on taxes for a year
Why he bet on direct mail when others chased LendingTree leads
The 75-page sales playbook he used to train every single LO
Why the best LO’s today aren't spending more—they’re doing less, better
How his new insurance company saves deals that were dying from HOI bloat
This one’s part blueprint, part battle story—and fully worth your time if you want to grow in 2025.
Bonus: If you're running into deals dying because of insurance costs, this episode breaks down how you can save them—and even build another referral stream through Turbo Insurance.
Connect with John Kresevic on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/john-kresevic-206822b2
Check out Turbo Insurance Group: https://www.turboinsurance.com/
#MortgageBrokerBuilder #CEO1440 #MortgagePlaybook #TurboInsurance #LoanOfficerLife #MortgageSales #RefiGame #HOI #MortgageTraining

From Confusion to Commission: How Mortgage Pros Are Cashing In on Commercial Loans | With Michael Barnett of Loanspark

Are you tired of turning down high-dollar deals just because they don’t fit the typical residential mold? In this episode of The CEO1440 Show, we’re breaking down how mortgage pros are cashing in on commercial loans without needing extra licensing or expertise – all thanks to Michael Barnett and the plug-and-play lending platform, Loanspark.
Michael shares how Loanspark simplifies commercial, DSCR, and mixed-use loans, turning those “I don’t do commercial” deals into  commission checks with minimal effort.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
How to confidently say “YES” to million-dollar deals (even if you’ve never touched a commercial loan before)
The difference between referring and brokering – and how to get paid both ways
Why commercial lending isn’t as complicated as you think – and how Loanspark makes it simple
The #1 phrase to remember when you’re tempted to say “No” to a deal
Ready to turn confusion into commission? Watch now and start cashing in on those big deals you’ve been missing.
Got a deal? Email: partners@loanspark.com
Check out the Loanspark website: https://www.loanspark.com/
Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcbarnett/
#MortgageBrokerBuilder #CEO1440 #CommercialLending #Loanspark #MortgageNiche #DSCR #LoanOfficerLife #MultifamilyLoans

The CRM + AI Combo You’ve Been Waiting For as a Mortgage Broker | With Jared Hart of LoanOfficer.AI

Let’s be honest—most CRMs are just digital paperweights.And the ones that say they use AI? Mostly fluff.
So when I saw what Jared Hart built at LoanOfficer.ai, I knew I had to bring him on The CEO1440 Show.
Built by an actual loan officer—who scaled & automated his own business
Actually uses real AI (not some GoHighLevel skin job)
Handles appointment setting, lead follow-up, and even refi detection
Learns your voice, handles post-close communication, and talks like YOU
Works in multiple languages, across channels, with full LOS integration
Oh—and it takes about a day to launch.
If you’ve got old Zillow leads collecting dust, or no system for converting new ones—this could be the fix.
Tag a loan officer who needs to get out of spreadsheet hell.
Connect with Jared on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredrhart/
Check out their website: https://loanofficer.ai/
#CEO1440 #MortgageTech #LoanOfficerLife #CRMThatWorks #AIinMortgage #LoanOfficerAI

Behind the Broker: Shah Tehrany with Madison Mortgage Services on Disrupting the New York Mortgage Broker Game.

Retail is changing. The mortgage industry is shifting. And Shah Tehrany is out in front.
In this episode of The CEO1440 Show, I sit down with Shah Tehrany, CEO of Madison Mortgage Services, to talk about the big moves he’s making—from launching a flat-fee brokerage model to building a company that’s tech-forward, people-first, and ready for whatever the next 10 years throws at us.
Here’s what we get into:
The power of running a process-engineered mortgage company
Why flat-fee brokerages are the next evolution in the game
What great LOs are doing today to prep for a 5-handle rate market
How AI is changing operations, lead conversion, and client experience
Why Shah believes the best way to scale is helping loan officers win
Real talk from a real leader—no fluff, no pitch, just strategy.
Tag a broker, loan officer, or leader who needs to hear this!
Connect with Shah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahtehrany/
Check out Madison Mortgage Services: https://madisonmortgage.com/careers/
#CEO1440 #MortgageLeadership #FlatFeeBrokerage #TechStack #MadisonMortgage #BrokerModel #MortgageFuture

No More Cold Leads: The Smarter Way to Do Mortgage Marketing | With Guest Luke Shankula

90 days won’t fix your lead flow problem.
Too many LOs are spending money on ads, buying leads, or cold-DMing agents… with nothing to show for it. Because they don’t have a system.
So I brought in Luke Shankula, founder of Loans on Demand, to break down what it actually takes to:
Build lead gen that lasts (not just spikes your pipeline for a week)
Use Facebook, webinars & retargeting to build trust before the sale
Stand out in a crowded market (hint: different beats better)
Get referral partners chasing YOU—not the other way around
Stop looking at results in 30–90 day windows and play the long game
If you want more apps and more closings in the next 12–24 months—this one’s a must.
Tag a loan officer or team lead who needs to hear this.
Connect with Luke: 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lshankula/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-shankula/
Check out Loans on Demand: https://www.loansondemand.io/
#CEO1440 #LeadGen #MortgageMarketing #SocialSelling #LoansOnDemand #RealEstateGrowth

Still Think You Don’t Need a Website? You’re Wrong | With Guest Anthony Balsamo

Think you don’t need a website? Think again.
Every single day, mortgage leads are slipping through your fingers. Not because of rates. Not because of competition. Because your online presence is weak.
Your website isn’t just a digital business card—it’s the first step in your lead conversion process. And if it’s not optimized to capture and convert clients, you’re handing business to your competitors.
That’s why I sat down with Anthony Balsamo, founder of Vonk Digital, to break down:
Why your clients are Googling you before they ever call
The biggest website mistakes LOs & brokers make (and how to fix them)
What a high-converting landing page actually looks like
How to turn your website into a lead-generating machine
If your website isn’t working for you, it’s working against you.
Connect with Anthony over at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyvincentbalsamo/
Check out Vonk Digital: https://www.vonkdigital.com/?vonk=mbb
📌 Tag a loan officer, realtor, or business owner who needs to hear this!
#CEO1440 #MortgageMarketing #LeadGeneration #RealEstateSuccess #SocialSelling

Attract, Capture, Convert: How to Close More Mortgage Leads | With Guest Andrew Pawlak

Here’s a thought: you're losing deals you should be closing—just because your website sucks.
Loan officers and real estate agents spend thousands on marketing, ads, and lead generation—only to watch those leads slip right through their fingers.
That’s why I brought in Andrew Pawlak, founder of Rebel IQ, to break down:
The #1 reason mortgage leads don’t convert (and it’s NOT your follow-up)
How bad landing pages are costing you deals (and how to fix yours)
The 3 things every loan officer’s website must have
Why “Apply Now” is the worst CTA you can use—and what to do instead
If you're driving traffic but not getting leads, this episode is a MUST-LISTEN.
Tag a loan officer, realtor, or business owner who needs to hear this!
#CEO1440 #MortgageMarketing #LeadGeneration #RealEstateSuccess #SocialSelling

The Fortune Is in the Follow-Up: Stay Top of Mind or Get Left Behind | With Guest Alex Hernandez

What if I told you that you’re losing MORE business than you’re gaining—and you don’t even know it?
Too many LOs and real estate agents focus all their energy on getting new clients—but what about the ones who already know, like, and trust you?
On this episode of The CEO1440 Show, I sit down with Alex Hernandez, a loan officer who’s not just closing deals but building tech to help LOs & agents stop losing repeat business.
Here’s what we break down:
Why most past clients DON’T come back (and how to fix it)
The simple system Alex built that keeps him top of mind year-round
The key to nurturing real estate agents—so they send you more business
The “cost to acquire” mistake that’s crushing your long-term success
If you’re not actively staying in front of your past clients and agent partners, you’re leaving money on the table.
Tag a loan officer, realtor, or business owner who needs to hear this!
Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderhernandezloans/
#CEO1440 #MortgageProspecting #ClientRetention #RealEstateSuccess #SocialSelling

You're Posting Every Day... And Still Broke. Here's Why. | With Guest Michelle Berman-Mikel

We all know social media is important—but if it’s not bringing in business, what’s the point? Too many people spend their time chasing likes instead of closing deals.
That’s why I sat down with Michelle Berman-Mikel on this week’s episode of The CEO1440 Show to break it all down. She’s not just another social media “guru.” She’s the real deal when it comes to turning your social media presence into actual revenue.
Here’s what we got into:✅ Why "looking good" on social media doesn’t mean a thing if it’s not making you money✅ The difference between “posting” and actually prospecting (Hint: One gets engagement, the other gets deals)✅ How to use the audience you already have instead of constantly chasing new followers✅ A simple shift that takes your social media from “just content” to a real lead-generating tool
At the end of the day, likes don’t pay your bills. Clients do.
Tag a loan officer, realtor, or business owner who needs to hear this!
#CEO1440 #SocialSelling #MortgageMarketing #RealEstateGrowth