In this episode with special guest ARJUN DHINGRA, we dive into the real reasons people feel stuck in life and business—and the disciplines that help high performers stay focused and keep moving forward.

We talk about:
• Why focusing on ONE thing can change everything
• How successful people invest in themselves and follow proven patterns
• Why separating emotion from facts protects your energy
• The hidden danger of social media comparison
• The truth about hustle culture and working with alignment
• Why community and relationships can accelerate your growth
• And the simplest framework to break out of feeling stuck
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck lately, this conversation will help you refocus and move forward again.

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In this episode, we talk about fear, race, perception, and the conversations most people avoid having. No yelling. No politics. Just honesty.

Sterlin admitted something uncomfortable.
Josh asked questions most people are too afraid to ask.
If you’ve ever felt tension you couldn’t explain — this conversation is for you.

Watch until the end. The turning point might surprise you.
Topics discussed: race, policing, fear, culture, masculinity, honest conversations, difficult discussions, social tension, leadership

Be honest — have you ever felt something you couldn’t logically explain? Why?

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In this special episode of Made to Be Great, Josh sits down with Steve Jacobson, CEO and Founder of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, for a transparent and powerful conversation about leadership, faith, discipline, and what it really takes to build a company that lasts.

From closing 30 loans a month in the early days…
 To leading through market crashes and margin calls…
 To building systems designed for speed and trust…

Steve shares why “Keep Playing” isn’t just a phrase — it’s a mindset.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why speed is the new price of admission in today’s mortgage industry
 • How athletics shaped Steve’s competitive leadership style
 • Why trust matters more than talent
 • The story behind Fairway’s culture of responsiveness
 • The heart behind American Warrior Initiative
• The personal journey that inspired Fairway Cares
• What type of originator thrives at Fairway
• What legacy really means when the scoreboard resets every day

This isn’t just a business conversation.
 It’s about character. Humility. Service. And leading with conviction.

If you’re in leadership, sales, entrepreneurship, or the mortgage industry — this episode will challenge and inspire you.

Is a 50% housing crash coming in 2026 — or is that fear-driven hype?

In this intense debate, Colton Lindsay and Logan Mohtashami go head-to-head on the future of the U.S. housing market.

Colton argues that a cashflow crisis, rising debt, and a shifting global order could trigger a massive reset in home prices.

Logan pushes back with historical models, real-time housing data, and decades of economic cycle analysis — saying the numbers simply don’t support a crash.

Topics covered:

• The 50% crash prediction
• Will lower interest rates trigger a sell-off?
• Are Americans running out of cash?
• New World Order & macroeconomic risk
• What would actually cause home prices to fall
• The data you should be watching in 2026

This is not a surface-level conversation. It’s a serious clash of macro theory vs. housing fundamentals.

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Most people quit when pressure hits.
Laura Mead chose gratitude.

In this episode of the Made to Be Great Podcast, Josh sits down with Laura Mead to unpack a 30-year journey through real estate, mortgages, financial planning, and leadership, including surviving the 2008 housing crash, navigating discrimination, burnout, and seasons where everything felt unstable.

Laura shares the mindset that kept her grounded, how faith and gratitude reshaped her career, and why caring deeply in business still wins, even in the most high-pressure industries.

This isn’t just a mortgage conversation.
It’s a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and legacy.

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In this episode of the Made to Be Great Podcast, Josh sits down with longtime friend and real estate partner Christi Ramey, a seasoned realtor with 26 years of experience, to unpack real lessons from real estate, life, faith, and resilience.

Together, they dive deep into:

What the 2008 housing crash was really like from the inside
How long seasons of adversity can either break you or grow you
Why today’s housing market rewards prepared buyers
The truth about interest rates, pricing psychology, and buyer mindset
Why having the right team (realtor, lender, insurance) matters more than ever
Faith, consistency, and growth through uncomfortable change
Lessons from Life Surge, leadership, and living with purpose

This conversation goes far beyond real estate. It’s about perspective, perseverance, and becoming who you’re called to be—especially in difficult seasons.

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In this episode of the Made to Be Great Podcast, Josh sits down with Sterlin for a raw, honest conversation about men, modesty, healing, and responsibility.

Sterlin shares personal experiences, faith-based insight, and practical wisdom on why many men struggle today — not because of women, but because of unhealed trauma, isolation, and lack of leadership.

-This conversation covers:
-Why modesty should be rooted in dignity, not shame
-Men taking responsibility instead of blaming women
-Healing from sexual trauma, pornography, and lust
-Why rules don’t create self-control
-How isolation is destroying men
-Why clarity and intention matter in dating
-Masculinity, leadership, and restraint done the right way
-Faith, grace, and practical growth for real life

This episode is honest, challenging, and hopeful — calling men to heal, grow, and lead well.

Welcome to Part 2 of the Made to Be Great Podcast New Year 2026 conversation.

In this episode, Josh and his oldest daughter Juliana go deeper into a faith-centered discussion on modesty, responsibility, masculinity, and self-control in Gen Z dating culture.

-This conversation explores:
-Why modesty is more than just clothing
-Shame vs grace in Christian spaces
-Why the responsibility of lust has been placed unfairly on women
-The lack of conversation around self-control for men
-How church messaging has shaped Gen Z dating dynamics
-Masculinity, leadership, and restraint
-Why many Gen Z men don’t approach women anymore
-Dating with purpose: identity, wholeness, and faith-first relationships

This episode challenges both men and women to rethink what healthy, God-honoring relationships should look like — with grace, accountability, and mutual responsibility.

Welcome to the first episode of 2026 on the Made to Be Great Podcast.

In this special New Year episode, Josh is joined by his oldest daughter, Juliana, for an honest father–daughter conversation about faith, growth, and culture across generations.

We talk about:

-What we’re leaving in 2025 (anxiety, fear, frustration)
-What we’re bringing into 2026 (intentionality, gratitude, execution)
-Trusting God with the future
-The “Black Coffee Theory” and the power of our words
-Gen Z slang explained (what does “performative” actually mean?)
-Modern dating culture: why guys don’t approach anymore
-What girls actually want when it comes to effort
-Pickup lines, social media, and real connection
-A thoughtful, faith-based conversation on modesty, self-respect, and identity

This episode bridges generations, blending wisdom, humor, and real-life perspective—whether you’re a parent, a young adult, or someone navigating faith and relationships in today’s culture.