🎸 Who doesn’t know Lesley Perreault?

 If you’ve been in Wichita real estate for more than five minutes… you’ve heard the name.

Lesley closed 24 deals in her FIRST year in real estate — and never slowed down.

Expired listings. Relentless follow-up. Zero excuses.

Total Rockstar energy.

In this episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, we go deep on:

🔥 How she actually built her business (no fluff)

🔥 Why “it all works if you do” isn’t just a slogan

🔥 Social media, consistency, and staying relevant for 20+ years

🔥 What new agents must do if they want to survive this market

 

This one’s especially for agents watching 👀

Whether you’re brand new or 20 years in — there are gems here.

 

👇 Connect with Lesley Perreault

🌐 Website: https://topwichitaagent.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Phone: (316) 655-4069

📸 IG: @the_real_lesleyp

🔗 FB: https://www.facebook.com/LesleyHodgePerreaultrealtor

 

If you’re an agent and this hits a nerve…

good. That’s how growth starts.

 

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Buckle up — this episode hits different. I’m sitting down with Michelle Leeper, a Wichita-area real estate pro who started in 2008 (yes… THAT year) and built a career the hard way: relationships over transactions.

 We talk about what “bad markets” do (they flush out the order-takers), why Michelle calls them “Pop-Tart Agents,” and how she closed 26 deals her first year by grinding open houses + follow-up when she didn’t know anyone. We also get real about trust, handwritten notes, “doing the right thing,” and how life’s hardest seasons can sharpen your purpose.

 If you’re buying/selling a home and want someone who actually gives a damn about protecting your asset — this is your episode.

 🔥 Connect with Michelle Leeper

📧 Email: [email protected]

📱 Phone: (316) 209-6232

📸 Instagram: @michelleleeper

📖 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.leeper

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The holidays have a way of making us reflect—on hardship, growth, and what really matters.

In this special Christmas-themed episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, Chris sits down with Traci Terrill, Wichita real estate investor, educator, and powerhouse agent, to talk about the real stuff most people skip:

• Surviving the aftermath of the 2008 crash

• Learning through financial pain

• Turning adversity into opportunity

• Why generosity isn’t just about money

• And how hard seasons often prepare us for our biggest breakthroughs

 This isn’t a highlight-reel interview. It’s a real conversation about grit, resilience, faith in the process, and building something meaningful when life doesn’t go as planned.

 We also talk:

🔥 Old-school “NINJA loans” and what today’s lending really looks like

🔥 Why real estate agents should actually own real estate

🔥 The difference between chasing money and building purpose

🔥 How controlling the controllables can change your future

 If you’ve had a tough year, this episode is for you.

If you’re rebuilding, refocusing, or re-committing in 2026—this one hits home.

👇 Connect with Traci Terrill

🌐 BuyingWichitaHouses.com

🌐 SellingWichitaHouses.com

🏡 Cultivate Group – Keller Williams

📲 (316) 644-5292

🔗 FB: https://www.facebook.com/CultivateICT/

 

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In this episode of Mortgage Punk, we sit down with Jessica Seiler of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty for a real, no-fluff conversation about real estate, growth, mindset, and doing business the right way.
 
Jessica brings experience, heart, and straight-up wisdom to the table — sharing what it actually takes to build longevity in this industry, serve clients at a high level, and stay grounded while growing a powerful personal brand.
 
If you’re a buyer, seller, agent, or just someone who loves honest conversations about business and life, this one hits hard (in the best way).
 
🤘 This is real estate without the hype — and Jessica is the real deal.

🔗 Connect with Jessica

📧 Email: [email protected]

📱 Phone: (316) 737-1093

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jessseilerhomes
🌐 Website:https://www.jessicaseiler.com

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In this episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, Chris sits down with Wichita powerhouse Erika Choriego, a realtor who walked away from the corporate grind and built a career filled with purpose, freedom, and impact.

Erika opens up about:
🔥 Leaving the only home she’d ever known after college
🔥 Chasing the corporate dream… and realizing it wasn’t her path
🔥 Taking a leap of faith into real estate with zero guarantees
🔥 Helping countless families buy and sell homes
🔥 Coaching new agents toward success
🔥 Building a life that aligns with passion, fitness, and fulfillment
🔥 And why she’s STILL just getting started

This conversation is packed with inspiration, tactical takeaways, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to win in this industry.

If you’re a new agent, a seasoned producer, or someone ready to bet on yourself…
Erika’s story is the spark you’ve been needing.

📧 Email: [email protected]

📱 Phone: (316) 259-5920

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realestatebyerika/

📖 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realestatebyerikachoriego/

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On this episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, Chris Waipa sits down with Caleb Claussen — a former engineer turned entrepreneur, real estate investor, and now the face of Wichita’s own Next Stop Wichita YouTube channel.

Caleb shares his journey of reinventing himself and why he’s passionate about helping families find not just a house, but a place to truly call home.

🔥 In this episode you’ll hear:

• How Caleb transitioned from engineering to entrepreneurship and real estate
• Why investing in community matters just as much as investing in property
• The story behind Next Stop Wichita and its mission to spotlight local gems
• What he’s learned as a content creator, dad of three, and Wichita native

 👉 Connect with Caleb:
 🌐 Website: theclaussenteam.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Phone: 316-259-1995
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/calebclaussen
📖 Newsletter: thewichitadad.com

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In this episode of the Mortgage Punk Podcast, I sit down with one of my closest real estate partners, Bobbie Lane, Owner and Team Leader of the Bobbie Lane Real Estate Group, brokered by Real Broker, LLC.

Bobbie’s story is phenomenal. A Wichita native for over 25 years, she turned her deep knowledge of her hometown into a thriving business that’s now ranked in the top 1% of real estate teams in Wichita. With more than $35 million in production in 2021, 11 licensed agents, and 4 support staff, her team is proof of what happens when trust, communication, and passion drive everything you do.

From starting out with a marketing degree at Wichita State University to becoming one of the city’s top-producing agents, Bobbie shares her journey, the challenges she’s overcome, and the mindset shifts that paved her way to success.

🔥 If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to go from new agent to millionaire real estate powerhouse, this is the episode you need to hear.

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🔗 Learn more about Bobbie Lane Real Estate Group:

• Website: https://www.bobbielanehomes.com
• Facebook: BobbieLaneRealtor
• Instagram: BobbieLane.Realtor

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🔥 Meet Joseph Hamer – born and raised in Wichita, this guy has gone from principal to properties and is now making serious waves in the investor world.

🏡 With a background in education and a passion for real estate, he’s already closed deals, built a killer community, and launched Pints & Properties, one of the fastest-growing investor meetups around.

⚡ Transparent. Investor-friendly. Momentum builder. Joseph is proof that when you mix passion + hustle, you can turn a career pivot into a movement.

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🔗 Learn more about Bobbie Lane Real Estate Group:

• Website: https://joseph.phillipsteamrealtors.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17QeKGUUZB/
• Instagram: Joseph.Hamer.Realtor

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In this episode, we dive into Leslie Wessel’s journey through the “Harvard Road” of real estate success. With the right mentors, the right connections, and a relentless work ethic, Leslie carved out her path to the top — and she’s just getting started.

🚀 Hear how she turned guidance into mastery and built a thriving career that inspires both new and seasoned agents.

👉 Connect with Leslie:
 📸 Instagram: @lesliewesselrealtorcbplaza
📘 Facebook: Wessel Wichita Realtor

🔥 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you’re ready to level up your own road to real estate success.

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This week on the Mortgage Punk Show, I sit down with Lacy Critchfield, one half of the powerhouse duo behind Mila Properties and rising stars with Real Broker.

Lacy and her husband made the bold leap from high-level corporate careers at Textron Aviation to flipping 75 homes and now owning, renting, and managing over 50 doors. 🏡💥

In this episode, we dive into:
How they transitioned from aviation to real estate
What it’s like to flip and manage dozens of properties
Lessons from scaling fast without burning out
How they built Mila Properties into a respected brand
Why mindset and teamwork matter more than ever

🎯 If you're a new investor, real estate agent, or just looking to be inspired by a couple rewriting the rules, this one’s for you.

🔗 Learn more about Lacy & Mila Properties:
Website: https://milagroup.llc/about
Facebook:   / milapropertiesllc

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