Best Dale Vermillion Podcasts (2025)

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How ICE is building the future of lending with Tim Bowler 40:07

2M ago40:07

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With major players racing to own the entire homeownership journey, AI reshaping how we work, and digital natives entering their prime buying years, the mortgage industry is at a turning point. So, Dale Vermillion sat down with the president of its largest tech provider to ask a simple question: Where is this all going? The answer might surprise you…

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What top agents really want from lenders with Michael Tomlin 44:13

3M ago44:13

44:13

In real estate, relationships aren’t just a bonus—they’re the foundation. Few understand that better than Michael Tomlin, one of the top 1.5% of agents in the country and a top 5% Coldwell Banker producer globally four years running. Based on Florida’s Emerald Coast, Michael has built a thriving real estate business on one principle: relationships …

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What top lenders are doing differently in today’s market with Peter Benjamin 45:46

5M ago45:46

45:46

In an industry where profitability and production often take center stage, credit unions have a unique edge: a service-first mindset that puts members ahead of margins. No one understands this better than Peter Benjamin, President of ACUMA and a seasoned leader in the lending industry. A Certified Mortgage Banker and Six Sigma Black Belt, Peter has…

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How Shant Banosian has funded $9 Billion in loans 52:11

7M ago52:11

52:11

In this episode of Batting 1,000 with Dale Vermillion, Dale sits down with Shant Banosian, America’s #1 loan officer with over $9 billion in funded loans, to break down what it takes to build a thriving mortgage business—even in challenging markets. Shant shares 10 powerful lessons on how loan officers can level up by mastering the fundamentals, co…

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Creating the next generation of homebuyers with Kristin Messerli and FirstHome IQ 38:34

8M ago38:34

38:34

The average age of a first-time homebuyer in 2024 was 38—nearly a decade older than it was just 10 years ago. For too many Americans, the dream of homeownership feels increasingly out of reach, causing their overall wealth to lag behind that of their parents at the same age. While headlines focus on the housing affordability crisis, another critica…

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016: Unity — How to bridge gaps rather than widen them 30:35

9M ago30:35

30:35

When it comes to unity, no belief system has fought harder for it than Christianity. From its very beginning—born in the midst of one of the most chaotic, divisive periods in history—the early followers of Jesus set out to do what seemed impossible: unite people from every corner of the world. These early missionaries, like Paul, didn’t just preach…

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015: Servant Leadership — How to keep people at the heart of business 26:33

9M ago26:33

26:33

In 1948, a seasoned executive found himself grappling with a frustrating challenge: how to prepare the next wave of front-line managers. Having climbed the ranks at one of America's largest corporations, he had seen enough of the boardroom mindset that viewed employees as mere cogs in the profit machine. It didn’t sit right with him. Instead of wal…

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Season 9, Episode 82: Mental Fitness 7:03

9M ago7:03

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00:00 Intro 01:10 What your body consumes 02:22 Mental Health 03:33 Hang up your ego 04:16 Taking action 05:08 Agreeable crisis 06:06 ReflectionBy Eddy Perez

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014: Vision — How to never overlook an opportunity 29:22

9M ago29:22

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On January 16, 1840, two midshipmen aboard the USS Peacock peered into the icy distance and saw something that could have altered the course of history: the vast, mountainous expanse of Antarctica. But their discovery was dismissed, unlogged, and forgotten. Why? The Peacock's captain, Lt. William L. Hudson, fearing the wrath of his overbearing comm…

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Season 9, Episode 81: Lessons From My Father 10:30

9M ago10:30

10:30

00:00 Intro 01L17 Unconditional Love 02:29 Temporary emotions 03:30 Working towards what you want. 04:35 Consistency 05:19 Remember to stop & enjoy life 06:38 Working on yourself 07:12 Fatherhood 08:27 Life works backwards 09:32 Leaning into itBy Eddy Perez

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013: Encouragement — How to give (and get) what’s needed when it’s needed most 25:50

10M ago25:50

25:50

One of the most lacking foundations in too many offices is a culture of encouragement. Research shows that it takes five positive interactions to counteract just one negative interaction, and let’s be honest, we have more than one negative interaction a week as mortgage pros. Join Dale and Jake Vermillion as they unpack why the Bible is not only ad…

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Season 9, Episode 80: The Price We Pay To Become Who We Want To Be 6:39

10M ago6:39

6:39

00:00 Intro 01:15 The Happiness Crisis 02:10 Human Connection 03:24 Pride 04:20 Paying the price 05:05 Your own unique 06:00 Becoming betterBy Eddy Perez

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Season 8, Episode 79: Guest: Steve Scanlon: The Mindful Path 49:47

10M ago49:47

49:47

Steve Scanlon is the founder and CEO of Rewire, Inc., a company which finds individuals find the path to success. 00:00 Intro 10:30 Changing cultures. 20:21 Mind VS Brain 30:20 Narrative Circuitry 40:07 The guessing game.By Eddy Perez

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The VA loan, NAR Settlement, and shifting mortgage landscape with Nathan Knottingham 46:34

10M ago46:34

46:34

Endeared to history as the last great Philosopher King, Marcus Aurelius's legacy is shaped more by his stoic writings than by his imperial conquests. Similarly, I believe Nathan Knottingham—Chief of Staff at Vetted VA and Co-Founder of MLO Force—will be remembered more for his insights into leadership, the heart of service, and the centrality of pu…

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012: The September Recap — Speech and work ethic 29:07

10M ago29:07

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Don't miss our upcoming webinar where Coach Bill Hart, Dale Vermillion, and Kyle Draper will be recapping their top takeaways from the past month. Tune in for practical (and tactical) tips on how to speak in a way that people want to listen and consistently make your own luck. We'll also be giving you a sneak peek at what's coming up next month—so …

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Season 8, Episode 78: Guest: Dale Vermillion: Seizing Opportunity 38:04

10M ago38:04

38:04

Dale Vermillion is a mortgage professional and founder of Vermillion Consulting Inc. 00:00 Intro 10:15 The process of understanding. 20:13 Exceed your comfort zone 30:30 Natural talentBy Eddy Perez

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011: Work Ethic — How to make your own luck 29:46

11M ago29:46

29:46

Thomas Jefferson once said, "I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it." The reality is that as mortgage professionals, it’s easy to feel down on our luck. But the only path is through, and that means finding the moxie to just keep working. Join Coach Bill Hart, Dale Vermillion, and Kyle Draper as they explor…

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010: Speech — How to say the right thing at the right time 29:44

11M ago29:44

29:44

The Apostle Paul once wrote that our speech should be “always full of grace, seasoned with salt.” But what does that mean—especially as a mortgage professional in 2024? Join Coach Bill Hart, Dale Vermillion, and Kyle Draper as they share their playbook for speaking in a way that’s not only truthful, but makes others want to listen. Explore The Stor…

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Season 8, Episode 77: Guest: Tammie Gravlee: Strong Beginnings 35:00

11M ago35:00

35:00

Tammie Gravlee is a mortgage professional. 00:00 Intro 10:10 Making it happen. 20:25 The value of empathy. 30:20 Your career VS. your jobBy Eddy Perez

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Where housing's headed with Diego Sanchez, President of HousingWire 51:48

11M ago51:48

51:48

If you had to rate your confidence in the mortgage industry in 2024 on a scale of 1 to 10, what number would you choose? For HousingWire president Diego Sanchez, it’s a solid 10—and for good reason. As someone who interacts daily with lenders, vendors, and a best-in-class reporting and editorial team, Diego has his finger firmly on the pulse of the…

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Season 8, Episode 76: Guest: Derek McGowan: Stumble To Succeed 47:18

11M ago47:18

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Derek McGowan a loan originator with McGowan Mortgage. 00:00 Intro 10:20 Levels of credibility. 20:30 Covering your bases with clients. 30:39 New opportunities. 41:00 Fail to succeedBy Eddy Perez

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009: The August Recap — Accountability, innovation, integrity 30:25

11M ago30:25

30:25

Don't miss our upcoming webinar where Coach Bill Hart, Dale Vermillion, and Kyle Draper will be recapping their top takeaways from the past month. Tune in for practical (and tactical) tips on how to leverage accountability to achieve your desired future, be ahead (rather than behind) the pace of change in our business, and remain committed to your …

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Season 8, Episode 75: Guest: Ricky Merchant: Your Business Pal 43:41

12M ago43:41

43:41

Ricky Merchant is president of My Lending Pal. 00:00 Intro 10:19 Give back to those who gave to you. 20:32 Variation of experience. 31:00 Opportunities to learn. 40:10 Checking in.By Eddy Perez

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008: Integrity — How to put values over personal gain 17:29

12M ago17:29

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If you want to act with integrity, you first have to define your values. When we think about integrity, we often really think about moralism: don’t steal, don’t cheat, don’t lie. But that’s the floor for living with true integrity. The ceiling is always acting in alignment with your values, rather than shortchanging them for personal gain. As mortg…

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Season 8, Episode 74: Guest: Ryan Speltz: Trust In Yourself 50:04

12M ago50:04

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Ryan Speltz is the broker owner with Creative 1st Mortgage. 00:00 Intro 11:09 Think & Grow Rich 20:20 The New Guard VS. The Old Guard 30:45 Providing value. 40:56 Trusting yourself.By Eddy Perez / Ryan Speltz

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007: Innovation — How to embrace change and seize opportunity 29:20

12M ago29:20

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In one of his more recent books, Simon Sinek talks about how businesses that last see the competitive landscape as an infinite game—where the goal is to just keep playing. He argues that the reason why this outlook breeds multigenerational success is because it not only anticipates change but actively looks to bring it about. What’s common amongst …

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Season 8, Episode 73: Guest: Brian Covey: The Five Second Rule 47:41

12M ago47:41

47:41

Brian Covey is founder of Covey Holdings and the EVP at Revolution Mortgage. 00:00 Intro 10:15 Success & Failure 20:10 The power of socials. 30:33 Express yourself. 40:20 The Five Second Rule.By Eddy Perez

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006: Accountability — How to bring about the future you really want 34:51

12M ago34:51

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John Di Lemme wisely wrote, "Accountability separates the wishers in life from the action-takers that care enough about their future to account for their daily actions." There’s only one path to realizing the future you want for yourself or your loved ones, and that’s defining the daily activities that make it possible, and then holding yourself ac…

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Season 8, Episode 72: Guest: Daniel Iskander & Eric Hines: The Entrepreneurial Sprit 37:01

1y ago37:01

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Daniel Iskander and Eric Hines are co-founders of West Capital Lending. 00:00 Intro 10:45 Establishing a healthy office culture. 20:49 Product quality. 30:15 Entrepreneurial spirit.By Eddy Perez

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005: The July Recap — Confident, selfless, dedicated, ready 29:05

1y ago29:05

29:05

In this episode, Coach Bill Hart, Dale Vermillion, and Kyle Draper recap the top takeaways from our first four episodes. From tackling anxiety and staying dedicated to putting others first and being ready for anything. Whether you're in the mortgage industry or just looking for some great advice, this episode is for you. Explore The Store Rep your …

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The unsung path back from today's housing affordability crisis with Mike Simonsen 48:46

1y ago48:46

48:46

Where is the mortgage market headed? Mike Simonsen and the team at Altos Research can you tell you sooner than anyone. Since before the meltdown in 2008, Mike has been collecting, analyzing, and interpreting the most real-time real estate data available. And in this episode of Batting 1,000 with Dale Vermillion, he shares exactly what the data is i…

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Season 8, Episode 71: Guest: Jose Plascencia : Back To The Basics 34:04

1y ago34:04

34:04

Jose Plscencia is a Branch Manager at Security National Mortgage Company. 00:00 Intro 10:46 No such thing as easy money. 20:45 How much do you want it? 31:05 Tips for future generations of loan officers.By Eddy Perez

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004: Readiness — How to set yourself up for success 28:46

1y ago28:46

28:46

In the mortgage industry there are only ever two types of markets: volume markets and conversion markets. With interest rates hovering in the 7s, inventory in short supply, and home equities at all-time highs, consumers simply aren’t beating down anyone’s door for a mortgage. As a mortgage professional, you’re simply competing for fewer opportuniti…

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Season 8, Episode 70: Guest: Pat Dodd: Business Engagement 35:28

1y ago35:28

35:28

Pat Dodd is the Chief Operating & Growth Officer at Core Logic specializing in informational data and analytics. 00:00 Intro 10:38 A simple phone call can open doors. 20:35 Client engagement & its results. 30:30 Sympathy VS. EmpathyBy Eddy Perez

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003: Selflessness — How to build trust by putting others first 28:20

1y ago28:20

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Have you ever had someone truly put your interests before theirs? That question probably brings to mind an act of service that endeared you to someone—perhaps someone close like a spouse or parent, or someone you just met. Anyone can instantaneously feel closer by really and truly serving you because it taps into our innate sense of reciprocity. As…

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Season 7, Episode 69: Guest: Matt Rocco: The Continuing Journey 33:00

1y ago33:00

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Matt Rocco is a real estate professional and now serves as President at Colliers Mortgage. 00;00 Intro 10:11 The continuous journey. 20:45 Overbuilt or under-destroyed? 30:05 Life is full of experiences.By Eddy Perez

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002: Dedication — How to renew your commitment to your craft 28:04

1y ago28:04

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There’s a reason why “love what you do” has become nearly universal career advice—because the best know it takes passion to be great at something for a long period of time. But passion really only produces greatness when it’s applied through discipline. Kobe Bryant’s passion for the game was evident through his commitment to the fundamentals, to te…

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Season 7, Episode 68: Guest: Christine Beckwith: Laser Focused 40:13

1y ago40:13

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Christine Beckwith is the CEO and Founder of 20/20 Vision for Success and many times best-selling author. Christine breaks down in this episode how to get through anything with the right attitude and the right focus. 00:00 Intro 10:12 Knowing when to take risks. 20:30 Performance under pressure. 30:42 Fighting against the hype.…

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001: Anxiety — How to stop worrying about what you can’t control 29:32

1y ago29:32

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In any market, your success hinges on your ability to focus on what you can control, not what you can't. And with so much out of our control in this market, we need to refocus on what we can control—not only to drive professional success, but to remain motivated and fulfilled in our everyday lives as well. Explore The Store Rep your passion with of…

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Season 7, Episode 67: Guest: Pablo Martinez: You Give And You Get 38:47

1y ago38:47

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Pablo Martinez is a loan officer and CEO at Equity Smart Home Loans. 00:00 Intro 10:23 Increasing your reach. 20:40 Give and get. 33:26 Get uncomfortable. Grow. MyESHL.comBy Eddy Perez

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You just don't know how lucky you are with Barry Habib 53:15

1y ago53:15

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In this episode of Batting 1,000 with Dale Vermillion, Dale is joined by Barry Habib, CEO of MBS Highway, for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation. Barry shares his journey of battling cancer while continuing to make significant contributions to the mortgage industry. He discusses his experiences, the importance of gratitude, and the power of ma…

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