AIME Podcast Network

What if the key to surviving motherhood and mortgage wasn’t finding perfect balance, but finding your people?

In this episode, Samantha Shelton sits down with her broker bestie, Kristin O’Neil of Open Door Lending, to share an incredibly honest and loving conversation about the beautiful chaos that comes with being a mom in the mortgage industry.

They get honest about the guilt of taking time away from kids, the pressure to keep producing, and the fear of undercutting your own professionalism by oversharing with clients.

Kristin shares how her business actually grew after having children, why she regrets waiting so long to start her family, and how being a mom made her a better loan officer when it was all said and done.

They also talk about the power of community, why WMN has been a lifeline, and the importance of surrounding yourself with women who genuinely want you to win.

If you have ever felt like you’re juggling too much, or wondered if you can have both a thriving career and a present family life, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone.

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Episode 76: The Online Troll, Mr. Fuse, and Protecting Your Mindset

Hosted by Jonathon Haddad, AIME’s Chairman & CEO, and Tommy Golightly, AIME’s Marketing Manager.

In this episode, Jonathon and Tommy tackle the growing challenge of protecting your mindset in a world designed to keep you distracted.

They discuss the Online Troll and Mr. Fuse video series coming to Fuse 2026 and why the loudest voices on social media are rarely the ones worth listening to.

Broker Buzz

– Whether retail closings are smoother than broker closings, and why managing expectations matters more than the channel.

– Why more leads are asking for soft pulls instead of full pre-approvals, and how AI is changing the way borrowers prepare.

– The best VoIP services for separating business from personal calls, including Zoom VoIP.

Sales Training | Protect Your Mindset 

Jonathon shares the inspiration behind the Online Troll and Mr. Fuse video series.

This industry is full of noise, people in ivory towers, and social media personalities who aren’t actually writing loans. Your job is to stay focused on what genuinely matters.

Tommy adds that these social media platforms are not designed to make you happy.

They are designed to keep you engaged. Anger keeps you on the platform longer than joy.

So, remember to be very cautious about what you put into your mind. It has the power to dictate your day, your business, and your life.

Story Time | Go Where There Is No Path and Leave a Trail 

The fortune cookie this week delivers a message about forging your own path.

Jonathon reflects on his family history, his father leaving Syria at eighteen with no English, and his wife’s ancestors moving west in the seventeen hundreds to claim land that did not exist yet.

Tommy connects it to leadership and the courage to challenge “the way we have always done it.” You do not have to follow the path in front of you. You can build a new one. But you have to be willing to take the first step.

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It’s time to leave a conference with more than just notes and short-term inspiration.

What if you could walk out with a carefully crafted plan to help find synergy between your life and business?

In this special episode of the WMN Podcast, Kirstie MacArthur hosts a powerful conversation with Kim Clancy, Ellen Petry Leanse, and Erin Bradley about the upcoming WMN Soulful Success Summit and the benefits of seeing it first-hand.

They dive into why traditional conferences leave women feeling energized but overwhelmed, the neuroscience behind burnout, and what it really takes to build a sustainable, fulfilling career without sacrificing your well-being.

Kim shares the vision behind creating an event focused on implementation, not just information. Ellen explains the physiological and neurological reasons why the “hustle harder” model doesn’t work for women’s brains and bodies. And Erin gets real about her own experience with burnout and how she learned to build a life she doesn’t need a vacation from.

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Episode 256

Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President)

Guest: Jason Kindler (President of First Coast Mortgage Funding)

This week’s episode features Jason Kindler, a 25-year mortgage veteran who started as a broker, moved to retail, and came back to the broker channel with a fresh perspective.

Jason shares why independence was the catalyst for his return, how brokers can successfully compete with builder financing, and his simple approach to AI that anyone can implement.

He also discusses his coaching philosophy and why focusing on your strengths beats forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.

Key Takeaways:

– How to build relationships with builders and compete with their incentives.

– The hybrid model: combining retail support with broker freedom.

– Why the broker community’s willingness to share sets it apart from retail.

– The value of FUSE and immersing yourself in the community.

Golden Nugget:

“Figure out what you want AI to solve for you. If there’s something in your week that you hate doing, AI can probably do it for you.”

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Episode 75: Behind the Curtain for Fuse 2026

Hosted by Jonathon Haddad, AIME’s Chairman & CEO, and Tommy Golightly, AIME’s Marketing Manager.

In this milestone episode, Jonathon and Tommy pull back the curtain on everything coming to Fuse 2026 in Austin, Texas. They share behind the scenes details on breakout sessions, swag, a guest bartender, a lassoing cowboy, the return of the podcast booth, and a truck giveaway courtesy of Cake.

Broker Buzz

– The top three things loan officers value most in a processor, including communication, problem solving, and daily file touches.

– How to help a client who lost their home in a fire and wants to buy a new one before the insurance claim is finalized, including the risks of carrying two payments.

– Whether a borrower with rolling lates can refinance, and why investors will run in the opposite direction.

– How to navigate the Safe at Home program for victims of domestic violence, including what documents are needed and who must be notified.

Fuse 2026 Sneak Peek 

Jonathon and Tommy share a behind the scenes look at what is coming to Fuse. The breakout submission process drew more than 59 applicants this year, with 28 of them selected to present.

The hotel is already over seventy percent full and expected to sell out.

The marketing team is in full crunch mode, designing signage, swag, and photo ops that will make Fuse feel bigger and more immersive than ever. Tommy also reveals the story behind his caffeine-fueled sixty six podcast recordings last year and promises to pace himself this time.

Fuse is not just an event. It is a community built by brokers for brokers. And this year is going to be the biggest one yet.

Story Time | The Fortune You Seek Is in Another Cookie

“The fortune you seek is in another cookie.”

Jonathon interprets it as a reminder that sometimes what you are chasing is not what you actually need. Tommy adds a Mario reference about Princess Peach being in another castle. Consistency is king, but knowing when to pivot is just as important.

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