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Origination Boost
Origination Boost is a no-fluff, high-energy podcast for mortgage pros who want to seriously grow their production, hosted by top originator Mandi Feely-Swain.Each episode breaks down real-world sales tactics, current marketing trends, and smart home finance strategies so loan officers can win more deals, stand out in their markets, and help more Americans become homeowners. Drawing on years of top-producer experience and industry recognition, Mandi and her guests cut through the noise with…
Episodes
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Find Your Niche. Master it.
What makes a loan officer stand out in a crowded industry? Trevor Carlson joins Mandi to talk about finding your niche, building trust, and creating a business…
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Relationships, Reputation & the Drive to Grow
Mandi sits down with top-producing loan officer Matt Kuglin to talk about what it takes to build a business that lasts. From growing strong Realtor…
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Control the Controllables
What does it take to succeed when the market feels unpredictable? According to this week's guest, it starts with focusing on what you can control.In this…
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The Power of Lifelong Learning
What separates top performers from everyone else? A commitment to never stop learning.In this episode of Origination Boost, Mandi Feely Swain sits down with…
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The One-Second Advantage
In this episode, Mandi Feely-Swain sits down with Joe Wilson, founder of Social Coach, to uncover what separates loan officers who simply post from those who…
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The Wins That Don’t Come with a Check
What does lasting success look like when the paycheck is not the only measure? Mandi Feely-Swain sits down with mortgage veteran Maralee Jensen to reflect on…
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From First Loan to Top Producer: Building a Career That Lasts
Success in mortgage doesn't happen overnight. In this episode of Origination Boost, Mandi sits down with top producer Laura Witte, Founder, Owner, and Loan…
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The Power of Proving Them Wrong
In this episode of Origination Boost, Mandi sits down with Lindsay Nance of Movement Mortgage to discuss the mindset and habits that have fueled her success…
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The Business of Being Remembered
In this episode of Origination Boost, Mandi sits down with Julie Lapham, a seasoned mortgage professional with more than 24 years of experience, to discuss…
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Rates, Risk, and Reality: A Market Deep Dive
In this episode of Origination Boost, host Mandi Feely-Swain sits down with David Dysert, Director of Secondary Marketing at PMR, to unpack the economic forces…
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Building Something Bigger Than Production
In this episode of Origination Boost, host Mandi Feely-Swain sits down with Jonah Abraham to discuss his journey from the automotive industry into the mortgage…
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Build the Room, Not the Pitch
In this episode of the Origination Boost Podcast, host Mandi Feely-Swain sits down with Katie Pastor Trinidad, a top-producing loan officer whose business was…
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Collaboration Over Competition: Turning Content Into Connections
In this episode, Mandi Feely-Swain sits down with Crystal Gilbert of Premier Mortgage Resources, Dominique Love of American Pacific Mortgage, and Kellie Allen…
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Mastering the Full File Experience
This week on the Origination Boost Podcast, Mandi sits down with Steve Carter to talk about what it really takes to survive and grow in the mortgage industry…
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Consistency Creates Closings
In this episode of the Origination Boost Podcast, Mandi sits down with “The Risties” — Cristi Moore and Kristi Graham Scott — to talk about the real habits…
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Punch Fear in the Face and Press Record
In Episode 22 of the Origination Boost Podcast, Mandi Feely-Swain sits down with PMR loan officer Jonathon Steele to talk about building momentum in a tough…
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Why Loan Officers Stay Stuck
Most loan officers don’t plateau because of the market, rates, or competition. They plateau because of what they do every day.In this episode of the…
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Consistency Over Talent: How AI, Authenticity, and Discipline Win in Today’s Market
In this episode of Origination Boost, Mandi sits down with top-producing branch manager Mark Jones to break down what it actually takes to win in today’s…
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The Basics Still Win: Systems, Consistency, and Showing Up
You don’t need a perfect flyer, a new strategy, or another marketing idea, you need consistency.In this episode of Origination Boost, Mandi Feely Swain sits…
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Accountability Is the Advantage: How Owning Your Goals Changes Everything
In this episode of the Origination Boost podcast, Mandi Feely Swain sits down with Wendee Close to talk about why accountability is often the missing piece…
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Build a Brand That Brings Them Back
What if the key to winning in today’s market isn’t working harder, but showing up more authentically?In this episode of Origination Boost, host Mandi Feely…
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Own It or Lose It: Accountability in Mortgage
In this episode of Origination Boost, Mandi Feely-Swain sits down with Leif Boyd to unpack why accountability is the true separator in today’s unpredictable…
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Short Memory. Thick Skin. Relentless Drive.
Hosted by Mandi Feely-Swain, this episode of the Origination Boost Podcast features special guest Belinda Arender as they dive into what it really takes to…
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Courage First, Confidence Later
In this episode of the Origination Boost Podcast, Mandi sits down with leadership expert Lisa Desilet to explore the real path to confidence in sales and…
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Keepin' It Simple: Booking Appointments, Winning the Interview, and Building Lasting Connections
What does it really take to win in today's mortgage market? According to Corey Cantrell, it starts with simplicity. In this episode, Corey and Mandy Feely…
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Why 2026 Could Be Housing’s Most Normal (and Healthy) Year Yet
In this episode of Origination Boost, Mandi sits down with housing economist Logan Mohtashami to break down what’s really happening in today’s market and why…
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The Human Advantage in an AI Market
Consumers now have access to more housing information than ever before, so where does that leave agents and lenders? In this episode, we unpack the shift…
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From Survival to Significance: Building Confidence, Clarity, and a Business That Works
In this powerful and deeply human episode, Mandi Feely Swain sits down with Megan McCaleb to talk about what really fuels long-term success—far beyond tactics…
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Small Market. Big Results. The Power of Trusted Partnerships
In this episode of Origination Boost, host Mandi Feely Swain sits down with lender Gregg Driggs and real estate agent Carla Saccomano to talk about what it…
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Pressure Creates Clarity: Simplifying Your Business to Scale Faster
In this episode of the Origination Boost Podcast, Mandi Feely Swain sits down with Jamin Cousins to talk about how pressure can reveal what truly matters in…
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No Scoreboard, No Clock: Building Elite Performance Beyond the Game
In this episode of Origination Boost, Mandi Feely Swain sits down with former NFL wide receiver turned keynote speaker and leadership coach Jimmy Farris to…
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Winning the Next Play: How consistent execution beats talent every time
In this episode, Mandi Feely Swain sits down with former NFL lineman Ryan Harris to unpack the mindset forged through football. From preparation and discipline…
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From the Desk to the Front Line: How two top producers turned admin roles into powerhouse careers.
On this episode of Origination Boost, host Mandi Feely Swain sits down with fellow top producer and industry leader Jacy Pool for a real, no-fluff conversation…
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More Than a Mortgage: Building a Forever Home for Family
In this episode of the Origination Boost Podcast, we sit down with Brad Turner to share a powerful story that goes far beyond the loan process. From growing up…
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Perspective, Discipline and Perseverance
Long journey from subprime beginnings – John Gabaldon of Waterstone Mortgage in Albuquerque started in 2004 at Wells Fargo’s sub-prime lending unit. He…
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Accountable and Unstoppable: How One Loan Officer Used the Origination Boost App to Turn Accountability into Top Production
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of accountability with a loan officer who went from feeling stuck to becoming a top producer — all by…
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What We Wish We Knew as New Loan Officers
Honest reflection on the biggest mistakes and lessons learned early in your careers. We keep it authentic and relatable, with the intent of helping new LOs…