• Ep 100: One Hundred Episodes In: Then, Now, and What's Next!
    Dec 24 2025

    In this episode of the Building Bigger Lives Podcast, Kathryn and Michael celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast, reflecting on its evolution from a small-town entrepreneur concept to its current format and discussing their decade-long collaboration in coaching. They highlight how the podcast adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly through Kathryn's embrace of Clubhouse as a creative platform. They share memorable moments from various guests and recording experiences. Looking ahead, they are excited to keep their authentic, unscripted approach while exploring new formats and technological advancements, with gratitude to their team and sponsors for their success.

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    37 mins
  • Ep 99: Taming the InBox - Email strategies for Bigger Lives!
    Dec 17 2025

    In this episode of the Building Bigger Lives podcast, Kathryn and Michael talk EMAIL! This episode is full of email management tips, tricks, and productivity hacks. They explore strategies for managing email effectively, including time blocking, creating boundaries, and implementing a three-bucket system for categorizing emails based on urgency and importance. They also offer recommendations for improving email efficiency through organization, automation, and alternative communication tools.

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    36 mins
  • Ep 98: An Interview with Loan Lady Liz!
    Dec 10 2025

    Liz Reese joins Kathryn and Michael in this episode of the Building Bigger Lives podcast. They discuss her 22-year career in mortgage, where she emphasizes her role as a mortgage advisor who provides personalized advice and leverages her real estate investing experience to help clients make informed decisions. Her career journey began unexpectedly in real estate after starting with a degree in horticulture, and she shares her approach to building authenticity on social media while maintaining a consistent posting schedule. Liz highlights the importance of her work in shaping financial futures, particularly for vulnerable populations, and discusses her strategies for supporting real estate agents through social media and client consultations.

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    34 mins
  • Ep 97: The Meeting Mindset: How Top Performers Show Up and Stand Out
    Dec 3 2025

    Michael and Kathryn explore strategies for making team meetings more effective and meaningful, discussing the importance of preparation, clear roles, and active participation. They emphasize the value of in-person meetings for building culture and fostering better connections, while also addressing the challenges of virtual meetings. The conversation covers various aspects of meeting management, including time management, agenda setting, and accountability, with a focus on improving productivity and collaboration within organizational contexts.

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    25 mins
  • Ep 96: Dino Katsiametis - the Ethos of Real Estate and Lending
    Nov 26 2025

    Kathryn and Michael welcome Dino Katsiametis to the podcast, where he shares his 28-year career in the mortgage industry and his vision to transform the sector. Dino discusses his early entrepreneurial experiences working in his father's restaurants, learning valuable lessons about customer service and personal growth. He describes his father's journey from dishwasher to food and beverage manager, emphasizing the importance of seeking wisdom from others and stepping away to gain perspective. Dino's father's success in the hotel business, where he was recognized for his leadership and ability to connect with people, inspired Dino's own pursuit of excellence and desire to leave a legacy in the mortgage industry. He discusses his leadership evolution from focusing on production to building a people-centered business, including his semi-retirement approach and development of innovative business models. Dino outlines his vision for Ethos Lending, focusing on treating clients and staff with respect and creating a partnership-based company culture, while highlighting his commitment to high moral character and people-focused leadership.

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    37 mins
  • Ep 95: Stop the Turnover: How to Keep Your Team Happy and Engaged
    Nov 19 2025

    In this episode of the Building Bigger Lives podcast, Kathryn and Michael provide practical insights for business owners and leaders on how to foster a loyal and engaged workforce. They share strategies to reduce employee turnover and improve retention by focusing on creating a supportive work environment, transparent communication, and effective leadership. They explore various leadership practices, including delegation, recognition, and goal alignment, in an atmosphere where employees feel trusted, heard, and valued. Michael emphasizes the importance of leaders recognizing the psychological safety of their teams, particularly in the post-COVID era. They also touch on the costs associated with high turnover, including time and money spent on recruitment and training. The discussion emphasizes the importance of personal accountability and self-leadership for leaders, while acknowledging that while turnover is inevitable, organizations can take steps to improve retention through thoughtful strategies and practices.

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    26 mins
  • Ep 94: Jay Crowell's Leadership Lessons from Fred
    Nov 12 2025

    This episode features Jay Crowell, president of the National Retail Division for Cornerstone Home Lending. Jay shares his leadership journey and experiences connecting finance and sports through his father's basketball coaching legacy. He details his father's impact as a pioneering basketball coach and camp founder, while discussing how his upbringing shaped his professional career in mortgage and his approach to leadership. The conversation explores Jay's insights on leadership, including the importance of seeking understanding over winning and the value of integrating different perspectives, with lessons drawn from his father's basketball camp teachings.

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    35 mins
  • Ep 93: Are You a Really Great Sales Leader?
    Nov 5 2025

    In this episode of the Building Bigger Lives podcast, Kathryn and Michael discuss the qualities of strong sales leaders. They focus on exploring qualities that distinguish effective sales leaders and professionals, emphasizing the importance of connecting features and benefits to customer outcomes while highlighting the role of emotional engagement and strategic thinking. The discussion covers how great salespeople demonstrate genuine care and confidence through insightful questioning and bold statements, while also examining the evolving impact of AI technologies on sales practices and strategies. The conversation concludes with insights on maintaining a positive mindset in sales, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in the face of technological changes and evolving sales landscapes.

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    28 mins