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Interview with Marco Castaneda: “Good” Leaders Start Where the “Nice” Ones Stop
1 hour 5 minutes Posted Oct 15, 2026 at 4:06 am.
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Marco Castaneda, EVP National Production Manager at Velocity Mortgage Capital, joins host Rory Holland for an exploration of resilience, accountability, and leadership. Marco reflects on his journey from fax boy to executive, sharing how hitting rock bottom after the 2008 financial collapse redefined his perspective on success, money, and humility. He breaks down the dynamics of private lending for real estate investors and small business owners, emphasizing why long-term stability requires adapting to market shocks.

Together, Rory and Marco discuss the crucial distinction between being a nice leader and a good one. As well as the necessity of direct communication, and how to coach the rising generation of mortgage professionals through authentic relationships.