• Future Proof: The Future of AI Regulations
    Nov 11 2025

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    Regulatory environments are nothing new to the mortgage industry. But with greater adoption of AI in everyone's daily lives, technology has introduced new variables into the mix that make governing the industry a bit more challenging.

    On today's "Future Proof" podcast, James and Melissa dissect the discussion had with Melissa Grindel, CMCP, EVP at ActiveComply and Mark McArdle, SVP of Regulatory Affairs at NewRez.

    Our host and panelists covered what's happening on the legislative fronts at both the State and Federal level as well as what to expect in the future.

    To register for the live Future Proof webinars, download past episodes, and hear all of the discussions, visit PraxisLendingSolutions.com/FutureProof.

    About Our Hosts:

    Melissa Langdale is the founder and CEO of Praxis Lending Solutions, a premier consulting firm focused on improving the operational efficiency and effectiveness for mortgage lenders. As an experienced mortgage industry veteran, she brings a unique approach to solving problems for her clients.

    If you’re interested in connecting with Melissa to discover how Praxis can help restructure and refine your Operational workflow, connect with her at PraxisLendingSolutions.com.

    James Duncan is the founder and Chief Marketing Strategist of Caelum Advisers. As the former Head of Marketing for more than a decade, James launched Caelum Advisers with the mission of transforming the perception of what great marketing strategy looks like in the mortgage industry.

    If you are a founder, executive, or head of marketing and want to find out how to tell a more compelling story and connect with your ideal client, visit CaelumAdvisers.com.

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    41 mins
  • Future Proof: Innovation Insights... Live from MBA Annual
    Oct 27 2025

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    Are you overlaying AI onto an ineffective and inefficient workflow? In today's episode of the Future Proof Podcast, Melissa and James debrief our most recent edition of the "Future Proof Webinar" series where Melissa interviewed three amazing innovation leaders in the Mortgage industry: Suha Zehl, Brooke Anderson Thompkins, and Dana Georgiou.

    In this episode, our hosts debriefed on an in-depth, content-heavy discussion streamed live from the MBA Annual conference in Las Vegas, NV.

    To register for the live Future Proof webinars, download past episodes, and hear all of the discussions, visit PraxisLendingSolutions.com/FutureProof.

    About Our Hosts:

    Melissa Langdale is the founder and CEO of Praxis Lending Solutions, a premier consulting firm focused on improving the operational efficiency and effectiveness for mortgage lenders. As an experienced mortgage industry veteran, she brings a unique approach to solving problems for her clients.

    If you’re interested in connecting with Melissa to discover how Praxis can help restructure and refine your Operational workflow, connect with her at PraxisLendingSolutions.com.

    James Duncan is the founder and Chief Marketing Strategist of Caelum Advisers. As the former Head of Marketing for more than a decade, James launched Caelum Advisers with the mission of transforming the perception of what great marketing strategy looks like in the mortgage industry.

    If you are a founder, executive, or head of marketing and want to find out how to tell a more compelling story and connect with your ideal client, visit CaelumAdvisers.com.

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    50 mins
  • Future Proof: The Future of Data
    Oct 10 2025

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    If perfection is the enemy of done, then "perfect data" is the enemy of execution. Success in the mortgage industry is won by those leaders capable of making data-driven decisions quickly. In today's episode of the Future Proof podcast, James & Melissa discuss their interview with Sue Woddard and Jeff Walton on the importance of getting your data house in order.

    To register for the live Future Proof webinars, download past episodes, and hear all of the discussions, visit PraxisLendingSolutions.com/FutureProof.

    About Our Hosts:

    Melissa Langdale is the founder and CEO of Praxis Lending Solutions, a premier consulting firm focused on improving the operational efficiency and effectiveness for mortgage lenders. As an experienced mortgage industry veteran, she brings a unique approach to solving problems for her clients.

    If you’re interested in connecting with Melissa to discover how Praxis can help restructure and refine your Operational workflow, connect with her at PraxisLendingSolutions.com.

    James Duncan is the founder and Chief Marketing Strategist of Caelum Advisers. As the former Head of Marketing for more than a decade, James launched Caelum Advisers with the mission of transforming the perception of what great marketing strategy looks like in the mortgage industry.

    If you are a founder, executive, or head of marketing and want to find out how to tell a more compelling story and connect with your ideal client, visit CaelumAdvisers.com.

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    44 mins
  • Future Proof: Mortgage Products Shaping Our Future
    Sep 25 2025

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    Most loan programs are not differentiators. Every lender has the basics (conventional, govie, etc.). But smart lenders know how to leverage specialty products that well suited for borrowers with unique financial situations.

    In our most recent episode of the Future Proof series, Melissa and James debrief the conversation between our host and Paul Gigliotti, CGO for Prudent AI and Cole Bestgen, CEO of Arcasa to discuss the Mortgage Products which are shaping the futtture of the Real Estate industry.

    To register for the live Future Proof webinars, download past episodes, and hear all of the discussions, visit PraxisLendingSolutions.com/FutureProof.

    About Our Hosts:

    Melissa Langdale is the founder and CEO of Praxis Lending Solutions, a premier consulting firm focused on improving the operational efficiency and effectiveness for mortgage lenders. As an experienced mortgage industry veteran, she brings a unique approach to solving problems for her clients.

    If you’re interested in connecting with Melissa to discover how Praxis can help restructure and refine your Operational workflow, connect with her at PraxisLendingSolutions.com.

    James Duncan is the founder and Chief Marketing Strategist of Caelum Advisers. As the former Head of Marketing for more than a decade, James launched Caelum Advisers with the mission of transforming the perception of what great marketing strategy looks like in the mortgage industry.

    If you are a founder, executive, or head of marketing and want to find out how to tell a more compelling story and connect with your ideal client, visit CaelumAdvisers.com.

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    31 mins
  • Future Proof: Table Stakes
    Sep 12 2025

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    There are foundational principles every business needs to be successful. While technology and terminology continually evolves, the principles don't. In today's episode, Melissa and James recap our interview with Jemma Pachiano and Andrew Panagos to uncover how technology (specifically AI) is transforming the roles within the mortgage industry to eliminate redundancy and inefficiency. But is it really solving the most critical problems we face in serving our clients?

    Tune in to hear a detailed breakdown of the highlights from our most recent webinar from the "Future Proof Webinar" series

    To register for the live Future Proof webinars, download past episodes, and hear all of the discussions, visit PraxisLendingSolutions.com/FutureProof.

    About Our Hosts:

    Melissa Langdale is the founder and CEO of Praxis Lending Solutions, a premier consulting firm focused on improving the operational efficiency and effectiveness for mortgage lenders. As an experienced mortgage industry veteran, she brings a unique approach to solving problems for her clients.

    If you’re interested in connecting with Melissa to discover how Praxis can help restructure and refine your Operational workflow, connect with her at PraxisLendingSolutions.com.

    James Duncan is the founder and Chief Marketing Strategist of Caelum Advisers. As the former Head of Marketing for more than a decade, James launched Caelum Advisers with the mission of transforming the perception of what great marketing strategy looks like in the mortgage industry.

    If you are a founder, executive, or head of marketing and want to find out how to tell a more compelling story and connect with your ideal client, visit CaelumAdvisers.com.

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    38 mins
  • Future Proof: The Future of Sales Coaching
    Aug 28 2025

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    Sales Coaching is a part of any industry, but this is especially true in Mortgage and Real Estate. In today's episode, Melissa and James discuss the commentary from two outstanding coaches from the Mortgage industry in Brian Covey and Austin Lampson. Our special panelists shared their insights on a host of topics from what strategies are setting top producers apart to the evolution of coaching in the age of AI.

    Tune in to hear a detailed breakdown of the highlights from our most recent webinar from the "Future Proof Webinar" series

    To register for the live Future Proof webinars, download past episodes, and hear all of the discussions, visit PraxisLendingSolutions.com/FutureProof.

    About Our Hosts:

    Melissa Langdale is the founder and CEO of Praxis Lending Solutions, a premier consulting firm focused on improving the operational efficiency and effectiveness for mortgage lenders. As an experienced mortgage industry veteran, she brings a unique approach to solving problems for her clients.

    If you’re interested in connecting with Melissa to discover how Praxis can help restructure and refine your Operational workflow, connect with her at PraxisLendingSolutions.com.

    James Duncan is the founder and Chief Marketing Strategist of Caelum Advisers. As the former Head of Marketing for more than a decade, James launched Caelum Advisers with the mission of transforming the perception of what great marketing strategy looks like in the mortgage industry.

    If you are a founder, executive, or head of marketing and want to find out how to tell a more compelling story and connect with your ideal client, visit CaelumAdvisers.com.

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    40 mins
  • Future Proof: The Future of M&A Activity in Mortgage
    Aug 14 2025

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    Julia Brown, Founder of Teloscope Advisors, joins the latest edition of the Future Proof Series to discuss her thoughts on the Mergers & Acquisition landscape of the mortgage industry. In today's companion piece to the webinar, Melissa and James revision the key moments in the discussion with Julia and what she is seeing transpire across the industry, the strategies some IMBs are leveraging to grow and stay relevant, and the keys to managing a smooth transition for those executives who find themselves preparing for (or in the midst of) a new reality for the future of their business.

    To register for the live Future Proof webinars, download past episodes, and hear all of the discussions, visit PraxisLendingSolutions.com/FutureProof.

    About Our Hosts:

    Melissa Langdale is the founder and CEO of Praxis Lending Solutions, a premier consulting firm focused on improving the operational efficiency and effectiveness for mortgage lenders. As an experienced mortgage industry veteran, she brings a unique approach to solving problems for her clients.

    If you’re interested in connecting with Melissa to discover how Praxis can help restructure and refine your Operational workflow, connect with her at PraxisLendingSolutions.com.

    James Duncan is the founder and Chief Marketing Strategist of Caelum Advisers. As the former Head of Marketing for more than a decade, James launched Caelum Advisers with the mission of transforming the perception of what great marketing strategy looks like in the mortgage industry.

    If you are a founder, executive, or head of marketing and want to find out how to tell a more compelling story and connect with your ideal client, visit CaelumAdvisers.com.


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    29 mins
  • Future Proof: The Executive of the Future
    Aug 1 2025

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    What insights do two of the most respected veterans of the Mortgage Industry have to share about the Mortgage Executive of the Future? Find out in today's episode of the "Future Proof" podcast. In today's recap, Melissa and James revisit some of the key moments in the discussion between Dale Vermillion & David Lykken, two of the most well-known names in Mortgage Leadership.

    Our discussion covered everything from what core fundamentals are missing from far too many organizations these days, both within executive leadership as well as the front-line sales and operations organizations. Also, we hear their thoughts on the two most important shifts of our time.

    Don’t miss these future-focused insights on this great companion podcast hosted by Melissa Langdale and James Duncan.

    To register for the live Future Proof webinars, download past episodes, and hear all of the discussions, visit PraxisLendingSolutions.com/FutureProof.

    About Our Hosts:

    Melissa Langdale is the founder and CEO of Praxis Lending Solutions, a premier consulting firm focused on improving the operational efficiency and effectiveness for mortgage lenders. As an experienced mortgage industry veteran, she brings a unique approach to solving problems for her clients.

    If you’re interested in connecting with Melissa to discover how Praxis can help restructure and refine your Operational workflow, connect with her at PraxisLendingSolutions.com.

    James Duncan is the founder and Chief Marketing Strategist of Caelum Advisers. As the former Head of Marketing for more than a decade, James launched Caelum Advisers with the mission of transforming the perception of what great marketing strategy looks like in the mortgage industry.

    If you are a founder, executive, or head of marketing and want to find out how to tell a more compelling story and connect with your ideal client, visit CaelumAdvisers.com.

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    34 mins