Welcome to the Building Bigger Lives Podcast! This episode features Jason Mata, a mortgage education leader who discusses his journey from working in consumer finance to creating Mortgage Educate, which provides homebuyer education classes across the country. Jason explains how he started with small workshops in Sacramento and expanded to working with 16 universities, hosting over 60 classes annually with 150-200 attendees each. He shares his approach to balancing his role as both an educator and mortgage producer, emphasizing his passion for helping clients understand homeownership. The conversation highlights Jason's commitment to education and community service, while also touching on his personal life as a father of two and competitive athlete. The episode concludes with Jason offering advice to others looking to start educational initiatives, emphasizing the importance of consistency, valuable content, and genuine community service over lead generation.

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In this episode of The Building Bigger Lives Podcast, Michael and Kathryn explore the concept of time blocking for entrepreneurial leaders, discussing its practicality and importance in managing schedules and creating consistent habits. They cover various aspects of time management, including the value of white space, establishing routines, and aligning tasks with energy levels and team schedules. The conversation concludes with insights on creating flexible time blocks that accommodate different seasons and life circumstances, while emphasizing the need for clear communication and self-awareness in maintaining productivity.

The episode aims to provide listeners with actionable strategies to manage their time effectively, offering a balance between deep thought and practical execution.

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Welcome to the Building Bigger Lives Podcast. This episode features Frank Blakeley, who shares his journey from a fitness industry background to becoming a successful mortgage professional in Orange County, California. Frank discusses how he transitioned from personal training to mortgage lending after realizing the fitness industry's focus on numbers over client service wasn't aligning with his values. He emphasizes his approach to avoiding burnout through routine management, prioritization, and maintaining a balanced personal and professional life. Frank also explains his decision-making process, which involves assessing whether changes are driven by personal growth or external factors, and he highlights his recent shift to a leadership role where he can mentor other originators while maintaining better work-life balance following his wife's health scare. The conversation concludes with Frank's discussion of his disciplined approach to work, including his consistent use of the Navigator system to track lead sources and maintain productivity metrics.

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