• 32 Years at the Top: The One Mindset That Never Changes
    Feb 9 2026

    What does it really take to stay great for 32 straight years? We sit down with Dave Kammerer—a top producer, mentor, and coach—to unpack a durable playbook that rejects ego and centers on service. Dave’s core rule is disarmingly simple: make it about others. From the first question you ask to the way you follow up, he shows how curiosity, humility, and clear thinking compound into trust, referrals, and long-term wins.

    We go deep on the structures that keep performance steady: coaching that creates public accountability, peer groups that celebrate process and numbers, and a client-centric approach to prospecting that feels like leadership, not interruption. Dave explains how he leverages his strengths without pretending to be someone else, and how teaching raises the bar on his own daily habits. He doesn’t dodge the hard parts either—burnout, rough quarters, and the mental loops that stall momentum.

    Mindset becomes practical here. Dave shares neuroscience-informed tactics to stay hungry after financial freedom, from moving money to trigger focus to calling a positive partner when the day goes sideways. He frames motivation in layers—needs, acquiring, competition, wealth, legacy—and shows how to operate from purpose while keeping a beginner’s edge. You’ll hear actionable ways to reset in minutes, lead with empathy, and make every interaction deliver value, whether you’re guiding a client, a teammate, or a referral partner.

    If you want a blueprint for sustainable success in lending, real estate, or any client-driven field, this conversation offers clear steps you can use today: serve before you sell, build real accountability, and program your attention toward positive energy. Subscribe, share with a teammate who needs a lift, and leave a review telling us the one tactic you’ll implement this week.

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    17 mins
  • Stop Rambling, Start Riveting: Your Elevator Pitch Finally Grows Up
    Jan 20 2026

    Want to hold a room without trying so hard? We break down a five-step storytelling framework that turns scattered explanations into clear, high-impact narratives people actually remember. No jargon, no theatrics—just a simple arc that ties head to heart and moves listeners to act.

    We start with why stories outperform facts for memory and empathy, then introduce the sequence you can use anywhere: Belief, Remember, Taught, Passion, Challenge. You’ll hear how we coached a great but sprawling origin story into a tight message for a realtor who loves serving single moms, and how Chad shaped his own mortgage narrative around hospitality and human connection. Along the way, we connect the dots to neuroscience—how core memories often forged between ages nine and thirteen anchor your deepest convictions—and show you how to mine those moments without drifting or oversharing.

    You’ll also learn to partner with AI to refine your message. We share prompts and guardrails for using tools like ChatGPT to condense, clarify, and soften your close without losing your voice. The result is a reusable story you can deliver in an elevator, on a sales call, on stage, or on social—always landing with focus and heart. If you’ve ever felt your message was good but your delivery wandered, this is your blueprint to captivate, differentiate, and invite action.

    Subscribe for more practical frameworks, share this with a friend who over-explains, and tell us: what’s your “I believe” statement? Your story is the one thing no one can copy—own it.

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    17 mins
  • The Version That Got You Here Isn't the Version That's Going to Get You There
    Jan 2 2026

    Ready for a year that doesn’t wait for permission? We break down the “big leap” into five moves you can actually execute: identity awareness, smart subtraction, an environment upgrade, decisive action, and microhabits that stick. If you’ve felt the drag of burnout, stalled markets, or the hangover of easy post‑COVID wins, this conversation turns vague motivation into a repeatable system for change.

    We start by naming the parts of you that belong in your future—and the parts that must stay in the past. That clarity powers subtraction: fewer anchors, fewer fears, fewer time sinks. Then we dig into the engine of lasting change: your environment. Rooms set ceilings, and the people you spend the most time with calibrate your standards. When you upgrade your circle, your baseline rises faster than discipline alone ever could. From there, we push for action bias. Move before you feel ready, fail fast, and use short, reversible steps to convert ideas into momentum. Think “get the bus rolling” first, optimize second.

    Finally, we anchor the leap with microhabits: tight social media limits, protected green time, daily identity check‑ins, and one metric that proves momentum. Reinvention isn’t one decision; it’s a thousand small ones aligned with where you’re going. If you’re craving a clear path to make 2026 your breakout year, this is your playbook to choose better rooms, release old loyalties, and build the next version of you one step at a time.

    If this sparked something, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s ready to upgrade their room, and leave a quick review telling us the first anchor you’ll subtract.

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    15 mins
  • This ChatGPT Prompt Acts Like a $100K Brand Strategist (Brand Voice DNA Tutorial)
    Oct 24 2025

    AI won’t replace your voice — but it can help you discover it.

    In the 2nd WTF ChatGPT episode, Chad Trease and Lacey Moores break down one of the simplest yet most powerful AI prompts you’ll ever use — the Brand Voice DNA exercise. This single ChatGPT prompt acts like a $100K brand strategist, helping you define, refine, and repeat your authentic brand voice across every message, email, post, and client interaction.

    You’ll learn:

    • How to uncover your true brand voice (in under 30 minutes)
    • The exact ChatGPT prompt that guides you, one question at a time
    • Why consistency in tone is the secret ingredient behind audience trust and brand growth
    • How to train your team to communicate in one unified, on-brand voice

    Whether you’re a realtor, lender, or entrepreneur trying to build a consistent online presence — this episode will give you the clarity (and the free AI tool) to finally sound like you everywhere you show up.

    🎧 Listen now and get the exact Brand Voice DNA prompt in the show notes or comments.

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    15 mins
  • Why Chasing Every Opportunity Is Killing Your Growth (And What To Do Instead)
    Oct 10 2025

    Ever feel like you’re sprinting in ten directions and somehow standing still? We dig into why high performers get trapped in endless tactics and how a single, deliberate focus can flip chaos into clean momentum. Through two real coaching stories—a planned move to Florida weighed down by scattered prospecting, and a top producer stacking deep initiatives while asking for “two more things”—we unpack the invisible cost of divided attention and the power of alignment.

    We talk about the difference between working in your business and working on your business, and why overwhelm often pushes us back into comfortable busywork instead of strategic action. You’ll hear how a simple question reframed a relocation plan, turning guilt into clarity and scattered effort into a targeted roadmap. You’ll also learn how cutting initiatives, not adding them, compresses learning cycles and reveals what actually drives results. This is where monomaniacal focus becomes more than a buzzword—it becomes your compass and your filter for every new request, tactic, and “shiny object.”

    If you’re ready to lighten your load and go faster, we’ll show you how to define your one thing, set boundaries that protect it, and enlist honest accountability that doesn’t just echo your preferences. Expect practical tools, clear language, and zero fluff: choose a 90-day outcome, pick the highest-leverage motion, pause the rest, and measure the lift. Keep the main thing the main thing, say not now without guilt, and watch compounding finally work in your favor. If this resonated, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who’s overwhelmed by options, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.

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    13 mins
  • How I Accidentally Went Viral on Instagram (400K Likes & 2x'd Followers) Overnight.
    Sep 26 2025

    Ever wondered if your everyday work conversations could become viral content? Lacey Moores just experienced exactly that when she doubled her Instagram followers overnight through a video that garnered over 400,000 likes—and the most surprising part? She's not even a social media enthusiast.

    The journey began with a practical problem: a client's grandfather wanted to gift money for a home purchase but was concerned about tax implications. Lacey turned to ChatGPT with a simple prompt asking it to "act as a CPA advisor and mortgage loan officer" to confirm gift tax regulations. The AI provided a clear explanation about the difference between the $18,000 annual gift limit and the $13 million lifetime exemption. After successfully resolving the grandfather's concerns, Lacey took two additional steps that made all the difference: she showed her processor how to use ChatGPT for similar questions, empowering her team member, and then created a quick video explaining the concept.

    This story illustrates a powerful content creation strategy that anyone can implement. Rather than obsessing over algorithms or trending topics, focus on sharing your genuine expertise about questions you answer repeatedly in your work. By leveraging AI tools to articulate complex concepts clearly and building a library of "evergreen" content, you're not only providing real value to your audience but also creating resources that continue working for you long-term. The content that connects most deeply isn't always what you expect—it's the authentic sharing of knowledge that people genuinely need.

    What conversations are you having daily that could become your next piece of valuable content? Stop overthinking it, start recording, and you might be surprised by what resonates with your audience.

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    13 mins
  • Why Even Taylor Swift’s Haters Should Be Taking Notes
    Sep 12 2025

    Love her or hate her, Taylor Swift has built one of the most powerful brands on the planet. Ignoring her playbook might be the biggest mistake entrepreneurs and creators can make.

    In this episode, we break down why Taylor Swift is not just a pop star. She is a master strategist. From billion dollar album launches to Easter egg marketing, reinvention, fan engagement, and protecting her energy, every move is a case study in business and branding.

    Even if you do not listen to her music, you will walk away with lessons on:

    Building a loyal fan base (your client community)

    Reinventing yourself and staying relevant in any industry

    Protecting your energy so you can perform at your best

    Using storytelling as the ultimate marketing superpower

    Why boldness, like Travis Kelce shooting his shot, changes everything


    If you are serious about growing your brand, marketing smarter, and creating raving fans, do not miss this one.

    #TaylorSwift #Marketing #BrandStrategy #Entrepreneurship #Storytelling #BusinessLessons #TaylorSwiftMarketing #TaylorSwiftBusiness

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    26 mins
  • Draw Your Own Map: Lessons From the Unbeaten Path
    Aug 29 2025

    Most people follow the map that’s already drawn. But the real breakthroughs — in business, in life, in legacy — happen when you create your own. In this episode of The Secret Sauce Podcast, Chad and Lacey explore what it really means to take the road less traveled. From Sarah Blakely’s Spanx empire to redefining how lenders and Realtors connect, you’ll learn why differentiation isn’t optional, how to rebuild stale processes from scratch, and why fulfillment is the best ROI.

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    18 mins