About Skip Willcox: Skip has been in the mortgage business since graduating from the University of Georgia almost 20 years ago. Skip continues to enjoy success as an Account Executive for Crescent Mortgage, Founder and Host of The Big Skip Energy Podcast, and Owner of Kairos Sales Group, a sales and business development coaching/training company. When not working, Skip enjoys sports and spending time with his family. In this episode, Steve and Skip discuss:The secret to success Always strive to grow Adaptability and clarity Being an active listenerKey Takeaways: The “secret” to success might sound like common sense, but it’s a tried and true method that worked for millions of people: work hard, invest smartly, and be consistent and relational. The key question everyone should ask themselves is “what more do you still need to learn about yourself?” Explore inwardly and know yourself, and strive to always be growing and progressing. As you grow and progress into becoming a better version of yourself, you need to practice being more adaptable. Take the next step and have clarity on what you’re trying to achieve. Be present when you’re connecting to other people, listen actively. Dedicate energy to helping other people find their “why” and not just articulate our own. Frame how we can be with them based on what their why is.  “In every other industry, if you're not always learning and adapting, and that includes learning new things about yourself and growing as an individual, then you're probably moving backward.” - Skip WillcoxCheck out Skip’s podcast, The Big Skip Energy Podcast, by clicking on these links: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1942663 | https://www.facebook.com/bigskipenergy/ Connect with Skip Willcox:Website: www.kairossalesgeoup.com  Connect with Steve and Jason:LinkedIn: Jason or SteveWebsite: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking Email: [email protected] notes by Podcastologist: Justine TallaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Matthew Hudson: He is a passionate leader and speaker, devoted husband, and loving father of two kids and two dogs.  Matthew is also an outdoor enthusiast and adventure athlete.  He is a founder of multiple businesses, behavioral science junky, and a believer that the human journey is meant to be the discovery of magic.  In this episode Steve and Matthew discuss:Being there for people in their pain Accepting hardship as part of the journeyThe importance of truth in our livesSaying the truth with love Key Takeaways: Being there for people in their pain is one of the most meaningful things we can do. It allows us to validate people’s feelings, give them a new perspective on seeing their problems, and remind them that the pain doesn’t define them. Hardship is a part of our journey; it’s a piece of the puzzle that builds up to our whole human experience. When we start to accept it as a part of our lives and dispose of reactionary judgments, we’ll start to see the beauty in those moments too. You can’t have love, freedom, or joy without truth. You derail others’ journeys and also your own when you don’t embrace the truth. When we don’t tell the truth, we rob ourselves and others of the beauty of our journey. Truth can be communicated with love, in fact, it must be done so every single time. Truth said without love is often too bitter. We need to say the truth from the perspective of wanting the person to flourish and grow and without any negative intention.  “If we can learn to actually love all of the experiences, as hard as it is in the moment, we can gain just a little bit of perspective. We start to see the beauty in that too.” - Matthew HudsonConnect with Matthew Hudson:Website: www.coloradohomerealty.com  Connect with Steve and Jason:LinkedIn: Jason or SteveWebsite: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking Email: [email protected] notes by Podcastologist: Justine TallaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

They say every year is a chance for a new beginning. But in this world full of chaos, unresolved issues, and people haunted by their own demons, what does it really mean to “look forward” in life? That’s what hosts Jason Abell and Steve Scanlon are going to focus on today. From confronting your demons to making that huge leap of change, tune in to know how to create that new chapter in your life in the best way it can be!  In this episode, Steve and Jason discuss the following:●       Why don’t we like to resolve this? ●       Facing a demon ●       Creating a theme for the year ●       Keeping it simple  Key Takeaways: ●       Do you have an aversion to creating new year’s resolutions? Ask yourself why and reflect on the reason. Think about something you’d want to do and imagine if failure couldn’t happen. ●       Whenever you commit to resolving something, expect that you’re going to face a demon. ●       Instead of having plans, goals, or a resolution, try having a theme for the year. Think of one word that you’d like your year’s theme to be. Some good examples are “mindfulness,” “strength,” or “relationships.” ●       Don’t make it complicated. What’s simple gets done. Create a broad picture but also keep your eye on what’s the next right step towards achieving your goal.  “If failure weren't even part of the equation, what would you try?” - Steve Scanlon“Simple just seems to get done.” - Jason Abell Connect with Steve and Jason:LinkedIn: Jason or SteveWebsite: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode Steve and Jason discuss:Why don’t we like to resolve? Facing a demon Creating a theme for the year Keeping it simple Key Takeaways: Do you have an aversion to creating new year’s resolutions? Ask yourself why and reflect on the reason. Think about something you’d want to do and imagine if failure couldn’t happen. Whenever you commit to resolving something, expect that you’re going to face a demon. Instead of having plans, goals, or a resolution, try having a theme for the year. Think of one word that you’d like your year’s theme to be. Some good examples are “mindfulness,” “strength,” or “relationships.” Don’t make it complicated. What’s simple gets done. Create a broad picture but also keep your eye on what’s the next right step towards achieving your goal.  “If failure weren't even part of the equation, what would you try?” - Steve Scanlon“Simple just seems to get done.” - Jason Abell Connect with Steve and Jason:LinkedIn: Jason or SteveWebsite: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine TallaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode Steve and Jason discuss:A season for everything What does it take to have a good mindsetBrainstorming and framestormingLooking at a problem from a different perspective Key Takeaways: There’s a time to be present and there’s a time to look back. Now is the time to reflect and to think about what you think this year is teaching you. Having a good mindset isn’t about pretending that everything’s fine, it’s about facing reality and talking about what’s really happening. Brainstorming is all about going around and contributing solutions to one another while “frame-storming” is about considering different perspectives about a topic. Don’t let yourself be restricted to your own perspective only. Try to see a problem from another person’s eyes.  “How would the best version of future you think about this particular challenge or that particular time?” - Jason Abell“Frame storming - It's different than brainstorming. Frame storming is actually not necessarily looking for different solutions, but looking through different lenses.” - Steve ScanlonCheck out the Reflection and Planning Guide mentioned in this episode by clicking here: https://thewireboard.rewireinc.com/resources/reflection-planning-guide  Connect with Steve and Jason:LinkedIn: Jason or SteveWebsite: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine TallaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Anthony Marinaccio entered the mortgage industry in 2004 and has quickly established himself among the top residential mortgage professionals.He is a well-known Mortgage Broker who works with over 100 of the nation’s largest financial institutional products in order to maximize client borrowing opportunities. His understanding of the market and how it plays into real estate gives him the unmatched ability to offer exceptional products and services for the individual or family buying a home.Anthony continues to be recognized for his impressive achievements in the real estate industry, most recently featured in FORBES and ENTREPRENEUR MAG, a 2019 and 2020 Modern Luxury’s Chicago Power Player, as well as one of the most recognizable industry awards for being The 2018 Mortgage Loan Officer of the year.Anthony's firm, Guaranteed Rate, is the largest non-bank mortgage lender in the nation, with a higher customer service rating than Apple and recognized nationally and as a top mortgage lender for your home purchase needs. In this episode Steve and Anthony discuss:Progressing because of hardship Growing naturally in your passion Relying on others Grasping your own value Key Takeaways: We shouldn’t shy away from difficult circumstances, because anything great or worthy we receive, accomplish, or learn comes as a result of hardship. It is possible to grow naturally into a skill or area of expertise that you are passionate about. If you’re really passionate about something, build on it with experience, practice, and study. You have to rely on other professionals in this industry to give you guidance.  If you think that you can do all of it yourself, you're really doing yourself a disservice. Negativity doesn’t serve you, so why keep it around you at all? Grasp your own value and continuously feed your mind with positivity so that you will be able to give it to others out of the overflow of your heart.  “When you see a problem, if you just ignore it, it definitely isn't going away. The quicker you get your hands around it and find solutions and make a shift, the faster you can fix that problem.” - Anthony MarinaccioConnect with Anthony Marinaccio:Website: www.Rate.com/AnthonyM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nationalmortgageguy/  Connect with Steve and Jason:LinkedIn: Jason or SteveWebsite: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking Email: [email protected] notes by Podcastologist: Justine TallaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

About Tom Durney: He has been a Mortgage Operations professional with over 20 years of experience, joining the industry after coming out of the Air Force. He started on the ground level and worked his way up to where he is today. In this episode Steve and Tom discuss:Build your own luckProgressing through tenacityThe importance of cultureWhat to do with luck Key Takeaways: The harder you work, the luckier you get. You build your own luck through your decisions and actions. When you want to progress in your career, sometimes all you’ve got to do is keep your head down, chisel away at it, be tenacious and wait for the opportunity to come, because it will come and faster if you have proven yourself. The general culture of a company can make it or break it and the mindset has to come from the top. The bar has to be set by the leaders and communicated clearly across the organization. Recognizing the “luck” you received in your successes in life is a sign of humility. However, you’ve got to do something with this luck, you’ve got to use it as an opportunity to grow in your career or as a person.  “You have to network, you have to get to know people, get your foot in the door. But then once you get that foot in the door, it's all on you. And you've got to earn everything that you get.” - Tom DurneyConnect with Tom Durney:Website: www.crosscountrymortgage.com Email: [email protected]  Connect with Steve and Jason:LinkedIn: Jason or SteveWebsite: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking Email: [email protected] notes by Podcastologist: Justine TallaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Chrissy Brown: Her passion is in creating the operational team and the experience she always wished she had. She wants to help each team member reach their highest potential while helping improve their personal life through balance and appreciation. For more than twenty years she has worked in the mortgage industry, where she has had the opportunity to work in nearly every facet. From starting out as a receptionist for a three-man shop, she has worked in the areas of setup, post-closing, funding, origination, table closer, mortgage closer, renovations and construction loans, processing, underwriting, and everything in between. Now that she has the privilege of overseeing all of Operations, she feels even more blessed to have had the opportunity in life to work in the many different areas. She firmly believes that it makes a world of difference when management can empathize with people’s challenges and stresses.In this episode guest host Craig and Chrissy discuss:Leadership is a jungle gym Why it’s important to do hard thingsProviding value by educating clientsKey Takeaways: Approach leadership as not a ladder but a jungle gym. The way isn’t always directly up, you have to embrace all the pivots and recognize it all as a part of your journey toward becoming a better leader. Don’t shy away from or grumble about difficult circumstances. Treat every experience as an opportunity to build up your skills and character. Cultivate a hunger and desire in you to make a career out of the job you’re in. Recognize that people on your team or in other departments are all just as much of a key piece to the success of the organization as you are. Providing education to the public means expanding their understanding of what is possible. We must all do a better job at making sure that our clients are equipped with everything they need to know in order to get what they want.  “Even if you're not growing in your title, or your compensation, everyone has the ability, at any level that they're at, to grow as a person - professionally and personally. When you put in effort, you will naturally be a leader to those around you, even if you don't hold the title.” - Chrissy BrownConnect with Chrissy Brown:Website: https://www.atlanticbay.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissy-zotzmann/  Connect with Craig Ungaro:Website:  www.annie-mac.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anniemac-home-mortgage/mycompany/ Email: [email protected] Connect with Steve and Jason:LinkedIn: Jason or SteveWebsite: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking Email: [email protected]  Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine TallaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode Steve and Jason discuss:Bringing awareness to our internal state Experiencing life more mindfullyRewriting the context Rewiring your mind Key Takeaways: The holidays could mean different things to different people. For a lot of us, holidays, like Christmas, mean stress and pressure. We have to be aware of what goes on inside in order to make a choice. When we live life fast, we often hit bumps in the road or see signs that teach us to slow down. Heeding those warnings would mean that you get to experience life much more deeply and more mindfully. No matter what happens externally, we always have the choice of how we respond internally. Rewrite the story in your mind of why a person could be behaving the way they are so you can help yourself respond in a healthy way. There are a lot of ways to rewire your mind and one of the best, both experientially and scientifically, is gratitude.  “Only through awareness do we get that choice. If you're not aware, you don't get a choice, you'll only feel and act and respond to how you feel in the moment.” - Steve Scanlon“We have the choice - every day, every moment - we have the ability to change our state.” - Jason Abell Connect with Steve and Jason:LinkedIn: Jason or SteveWebsite: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking Email: [email protected] notes by Podcastologist: Justine TallaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode Steve, Jason, and the Guests discuss:Reflecting on your own gratitudeThe two most common reasons for gratitudeThe effect of communities in the workplace Finding simple reasons to be gratefulKey Takeaways: Listen with deep empathy for what people are grateful for and let that wash over you. Think about your own life and think about your own relationships. Community and family are two big things that have the potential to sustain people’s gratitude.Even in business, a sense of community and friendship makes a big difference - it’s one of the reasons why someone wouldn’t have to dread going to work each day. We all have the ability to choose to be grateful. Simple things like beautiful scenery or maybe just the fact that we woke up today are good reasons to be grateful.Connect with Steve and Jason:LinkedIn: Jason or SteveWebsite: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine TallaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.