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🎙️ Check out the newest Talking Shift episode: “Tech Leader, National Champion, & Ditch Digging with Eric Levin”

This week on the 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭, I’m joined by Eric Levin, Co-Founder of Model Match and the National Champion Hickory FC.

We get gritty about success, being a tech innovator, leader in the Mortgage Industry, and what it takes to be National Champions as a part owner of the Hickory Football Club!

This is a badass conversation, and if you’re in leadership, branch management, or looking to grow and scale,, you will want to check this out.

Because nobody is above ditch digging!

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Shout outs!

👉 https://www.modelmatch.com/

👉 https://www.facebook.com/hickoryfc 

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/elevin/

00:00 Introduction to Eric Levin and Model Match

03:04 The Journey of Hickory FC

06:10 Starting a Semi-Professional Soccer Team

08:59 Passion and Creative Outlets

12:02 Building Relationships in Business

14:42 Ego vs. Mastery in Business

17:56 The Importance of Flexibility and Adaptability

20:41 The Ditch Digger Mentality

23:40 Creating Accountability in Business

26:22 Insights and Data in Recruiting

29:23 Model Match: Solving Industry Problems

32:06 Friction as an Opportunity

35:09 Growth vs. Recruiting in the Mortgage Industry

38:18 The Evolution of Model Match

41:07 Creating Value Through Insights

43:55 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Craig Davis, Host: A leader’s leader, executive coach, and speaker with 20 years in the mortgage business, Craig is a Stage 3 cancer survivor with a mission to help busy leaders get unstuck, reduce stress, and Make Shift Happen in life and business.

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In this compelling episode, join Craig Davis as he sits down with Jeremy Davis, the President of Southern Bancorp, to explore the power of mission-driven leadership and community engagement. Jeremy shares his personal journey from growing up in a low-income neighborhood to becoming a leader committed to making a difference in the mortgage and housing industries. Discover how his innovative strategies and heartfelt dedication are transforming communities and creating opportunities for underserved families. Tune in to hear inspiring stories of resilience, the importance of authentic relationships, and the impact of education in building generational wealth. Don't miss this insightful conversation that highlights the nobility of the housing industry and the profound effect of personal connections.

00:00 Introduction to Jeremy Davis and His Mission

05:35 Generational Wealth and Home Ownership Advocacy

11:19 The Role of Barbershops, Pulpits, and Corner Stores

16:33 The Power of Education in Home Ownership

22:57 The Heart of Homeownership

27:45 Navigating Challenges in the Mortgage Business

33:18 The Importance of Listening in Leadership

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Go forth and Make Shift Happen!

Craig Davis, Host: A leader’s leader, executive coach, and speaker with 20 years in the mortgage business, Craig is a Stage 3 cancer survivor with a mission to help busy leaders get unstuck, reduce stress, and Make Shift Happen in life and business.

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In this engaging episode, Craig Davis shares a powerful lesson from the classic movie "Roadhouse" and applies it to the world of coaching and leadership. Discover how the iconic quote "Pain don't hurt" becomes a metaphor for resilience and strategic leadership amidst change and chaos. Craig emphasizes the importance of being grounded and prepared, no matter the industry or role, and challenges listeners to incorporate this mindset into their own lives. Tune in to explore how you can lead confidently and make shift happen!

00:00:00 Introduction to Roadhouse Metaphor

00:00:25 Applying 'Pain Don't Hurt' in Coaching

00:01:05 Strategic Leadership and Change

00:02:02 Grounding and Confidence in Leadership

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Craig Davis, Host: A leader’s leader, executive coach, and speaker with 20 years in the mortgage business, Craig is a Stage 3 cancer survivor with a mission to help busy leaders get unstuck, reduce stress, and Make Shift Happen in life and business.

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Join Craig Davis and T-Rowe in this dynamic episode of the Talking Shift live cast, where they explore the art of leadership through the lens of sports analogies. Discover how being "on your toes" or "flat-footed" can impact your business agility and leadership style. With insights drawn from their extensive experience in coaching and business, Craig and T-Rowe delve into the importance of mindset, the power of perspective shifts, and the role of AI in modern business strategies. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, this episode offers valuable takeaways to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of business with confidence and clarity.

TAKEAWAYS

-It's not enough to just tell players what to do.

-Detailed techniques are crucial for offensive linemen.

-Coaching requires effective communication.

-Players must understand the intention behind plays.

-Skill development is a continuous process.

-Mindset plays a significant role in performance.

-Practice is essential for mastering techniques.

-Teamwork enhances overall performance.

-Coaches need to build trust with players.

-Understanding roles leads to better execution.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Shift and Opportunity

03:14 The Importance of Being Grounded in Leadership

06:03 Football Analogies in Business Strategy

08:43 The Role of Team Dynamics in Leadership

11:23 Agility in Business and Life

14:14 Practicing for Success

16:40 The Future of Tech and AI in Business

19:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

20:57 Navigating Complacency in Leadership

23:46 The Importance of Choice and Perspective

25:53 Coaching and Being Coachable

27:51 Redefining Job Descriptions for Success

29:49 Managing Sensitivity and Internal Pressure

33:00 Shifting from Defense to Offense

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Craig Davis, Host: A leader’s leader, executive coach, and speaker with 20 years in the mortgage business, Craig is a Stage 3 cancer survivor with a mission to help busy leaders get unstuck, reduce stress, and Make Shift Happen in life and business.

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Join Craig Davis in his inaugural "Talking Shift" live cast as he shares a personal journey of overcoming obstacles and embracing change. Inspired by his battle with cancer and the challenges of neuropathy, Craig discusses the importance of acceptance in the face of adversity. Through a compelling story about cracking eggs with ski gloves, he illustrates how leaders can guide their teams through change by fostering acceptance and shared goals. Tune in to discover how to become an attractive leader and turn inevitable change into growth opportunities.

Takeaways

-Fear can be a significant obstacle to personal growth.

-Acceptance is crucial for navigating change effectively.

-Leaders must address resistance to change within their teams.

-Understanding leads to acceptance, which facilitates progress.

-Shared goals create a sense of collective responsibility.

-Change is inevitable, but growth requires active engagement.

-Personal experiences can shape leadership styles and approaches.

-Emotional intelligence is key in managing team dynamics.

-Being vulnerable can foster connection and trust in leadership.

-Taking action despite fear is essential for success.

00:00 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change

03:45 Acceptance as a Key to Leadership

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Craig Davis, Host: A leader’s leader, executive coach, and speaker with 20 years in the mortgage business, Craig is a Stage 3 cancer survivor with a mission to help busy leaders get unstuck, reduce stress, and Make Shift Happen in life and business.

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In this episode of Talking Shift, Craig Davis and Gino Fronti delve into the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and AI in the mortgage industry. They discuss the importance of building technology to leverage human strengths rather than replacing them. Gino shares insights on the challenges faced in mortgage technology, the role of AI in solving problems, and the necessity of orchestration in AI systems. The conversation emphasizes how to build AI technology for the future, and not based on current fads. They also explore the future of AI, its current limitations, and the opportunity for enhancing the customer experience.

Dive into the future of fintech and mortgage innovation with us as we break down the key segments:

00:00 Introduction to Shift and Technology
01:45 Building Technology vs. Being Replaced
03:36 Challenges in the Mortgage Tech Space
04:47 AI's Role in Solving Problems
09:01 The Importance of Orchestration in AI
12:35 Practical Applications of AI Today
15:32 The Learning Curve of AI Tools
16:58 The Future of AI in Business
18:18 AI's Current Stage and Future Potential
19:48 Self-Learning AI and Its Implications
23:05 Building Modular Systems for AI
26:34 The Importance of User Feedback in Development
32:34 Solving Complex Problems with AI
39:06 Creating an Amazon-like Experience in Mortgages
43:43 Outro

Join us for this engaging 40-minute fintech podcast episode, where we uncover how AI is not just changing the mortgage industry—it’s setting new standards in mortgage process automation, business innovation, and customer experience. Tune in to be part of the future!

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#AI #MortgageTech #Fintech #ArtificialIntelligence #FinancePodcast #MortgageIndustry #BusinessInnovation #TechPodcast #FutureOfWork #AITools #TalkingShiftWithCraig

Craig Davis, Host: A leader’s leader, executive coach, and speaker with 20 years in the mortgage business, Craig is a Stage 3 cancer survivor with a mission to help busy leaders get unstuck, reduce stress, and Make Shift Happen in life and business.

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No matter how big your goals are, follow these 3 simple steps to create traction and get out of the prepare to prepare trap!

Craig Davis, Host: A leader’s leader, executive coach, and speaker with 20 years in the mortgage business, Craig is a Stage 3 cancer survivor with a mission to help busy leaders get unstuck, reduce stress, and Make Shift Happen in life and business.

👉Coach Craig Davis 

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