bigJOEL Show - #1 Video Podcast for Mortgage, Real Estate and Ego

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By: Joel Epstein

If you are looking to take your career to the next level, The bigJOEL Show is the number one place to get insight, tips, and strategies from the best in the business.Joel Epstein is the author of The Little Book on Big Ego, Founder/CEO of Friction Factor, and was the youngest Branch Manager for SunTrust Mortgage. Throughout his accomplished career, he has completed over a billion dollars worth of mortgage loan transactions and helped over 5,000 buyers navigate the number 1 most stressful modern experience today: purchasing a home. Today he coaches many of the top mortgage, real estate and...

bigJOEL Community Call - February 3, 2025
02/03/2025

Let’s crush 2025!

Join the bigJOEL Community Call to hear what you should be doing right now to put yourself in the best position to dominate your market this year.



Episode 040: Ernie Carswell, Carswell and Associates
12/12/2024

Ernie Carswell of Carswell and Associates is one of the country’s top luxury real estate agents. Ernie works with Douglas Elliman in Beverly Hills, California.

On this episode of The bigJOEL Show, Joel and Ernie discuss the current state of the housing market, best practices regarding using technology for customer service, and his story of success as a result of building healthy habits.


bigJOEL Community Call - December 9, 2024
12/09/2024

Are you ready to crush it in 2025?

Join the bigJOEL Community Call to hear what you should be doing right now to put yourself in the best position to dominate your market in the new year.


bigJOEL Community Call - November 25, 2024
11/25/2024

Today's special guest for the bigJOEL Community Call is David Lazowski, President of National Recruiting and Growth at Fairway Independent Mortgage. “Laz” also successfully runs and operates retail branches in the Northeast. 

You don’t want to miss the conversation with this seasoned mortgage pro who has the tools to help you fight through any market and succeed!


Episode 039: Andrew Harkins, Movement Mortgage
11/08/2024

Andrew Harkins is in the top 1% of mortgage loan officers in the country. How did he get there? Relationships!

On this episode of The bigJOEL Show, Joel and his guest Andrew Harkins of Movement Mortgage from York, PA discuss strategies you can put in place today to build relationships with both your agent partners and borrowers to grow your business. 



bigJOEL Community Call - October 28, 2024
10/28/2024

What are you doing to close out 2024 strong? Have you laid the foundation to explode your business in 2025?

Join the bigJOEL Community Call to hear what you should be doing right now to put yourself in the best position to dominate your market.



Joel interviews Jennifer Gile of Benchmark Mortgage for the bigJOEL Community Call
09/30/2024

Today's guest for the bigJOEL Community Call is Jennifer Gile of Benchmark Mortgage in Overland Park, Kansas. 

Tune in to learn what this 26 year industry veteran does to get ahead of the competition and dominate the market.


Episode 038: Kendra Wilkinson, Carswell and Associates, Douglas Elliman - Beverly Hills
09/16/2024

Being a reality TV star for most of your life is challenging. Being a top-producing real estate agent in LA’s cut-throat and crazy competitive market is even more challenging!

On today’s episode, Joel has Kendra Wilkinson of Douglas Elliman and the hit show “Kendra Sells Hollywood” on the show to discuss her unique career and her transformation to the residential real estate industry.

Don’t miss this episode, it’s a great one!



bigJOEL Community Call - August 5, 2024
08/05/2024

What are you doing to get ready to dominate the fall market?

Tune into the bigJOEL Community Call to hear what you should be doing now to grind through this tough market and get ready to dominate this fall.


Episode 037: Mina Evans-Alston, Lockheed Martin
07/10/2024

This is a “can’t miss” episode of the bigJOEL show! Mina tells the straight truth about the modern workplace. Everyone will benefit from listening and learning from Lockheed Martin’s Senior Manager of Corporate Operations Leadership, Talent, and Professional Development, Mina Evans-Alston.

On this episode of the bigJOEL Show podcast, Joel and Mina dive deep into understanding working with others and the things you can do to ensure success. 



Joel interviews Adam Dellemonico of Movement Mortgage for the bigJOEL Community Call
07/08/2024

Today's guest for the bigJOEL Community Call is Adam Dellemonico of Movement Mortgage. 

Tune in to learn how Adam became the number one Loan Officer in Rhode Island.


Joel interviews David Lazowski of Fairway Independent Mortgage for the bigJOEL Community Call
04/29/2024

Today's guest for the bigJOEL Community Call is David Lazowski, East Coast President of Fairway Independent Mortgage. 

You don’t want to miss the conversation with this seasoned mortgage pro who has the tools to help you fight through any market and succeed!


bigJOEL Community Call: Pete Griffin of Movement Mortgage
04/15/2024

On today's bigJOEL Community Call, Joel will be joined by Pete Griffin of Movement Mortgage. 

Joel and Pete will discuss all things VA Loans and how you can grow your business with the military community even if you don’t have a base in your market.


Joel interviews Shant Banosian of Guaranteed Rate for the bigJOEL Community Call
04/01/2024

On today's bigJOEL Community Call, Joel is talking shop with Shant Banosian, America’s number one Loan Officer. 

Shant has built a bulletproof referral-based business that continues to grow in any interest-rate environment.


bigJOEL Community Call - March 18, 2024
03/18/2024

Are you doing what you need to do to dominate your market in 2024?

Tune into the bigJOEL Community Call to learn what you can be doing right now to get ahead of your competition.


bigJOEL Community Call - January 8, 2024
01/08/2024

Let’s start 2024 with a blast! 

Listen to the bigJOEL Community Call to learn what you can be doing right now to dominate the year ahead!


bigJOEL Community Call - December 11, 2023
12/11/2023

Let’s make sure you are ready to CRUSH the competition in 2024!

Listen to the final bigJOEL Community Call of the year to learn what the best in the business are doing to make sure they are ready for the new year.


Joel interviews Brady Yeager with Movement Mortgage on the bigJOEL Community Call
11/13/2023

Today's special guest for the bigJOEL Community Call is Brady Yeager, National Sales Director at Movement Mortgage.

Tune in to learn from a powerhouse in the industry how Loan Officers can build market share right now and grow their business.


Episode 037: Ernie Carswell, Ernie Carswell & Associates
11/01/2023

Today on the bigJOEL Show, Joel interviews Ernie Carswell, one of the most admired names in luxury real estate. 

On the episode Ernie tells his story and how he uses a unique approach to building and elevating his real estate team through mentorship, strong work ethic, and a focus on client relationships.

Based in southern California, Ernie’s extensive roster of clients includes Fortune 500 CEOs, top studio executives, celebrities, and foreign dignitaries. 

Episode Highlights: 

Starting your career in real estate and having an entrepreneurial mindsetConnecting with clients and earning their trustKnowing your produ...


Episode 036: Jonathan Carbutti, Carbutti & Co Realtors
10/17/2023

Today on the bigJOEL Show, Joel interviews Jonathan Curbutti, one of the top real estate agents in Connecticut. 

Jonathan's unique business model and marketing strategies have allowed him to dominate his market. 

Episode highlights:

Mastering radio advertisingCreative agent recruiting strategies Aggressive lead follow up


Market Domination (October 2023 Edition)
10/16/2023

With the holidays right around the corner, now is the time to start planning for 2024! Make sure you are ready to CRUSH the competition!

Tune in to learn what the best in the business are doing right now to dominate their markets.


Joel interviews Kristen Ambos of Guaranteed Rate on the bigJOEL Community Call
10/02/2023

Today's guest for the bigJOEL Mortgage Community Call is Kristen Ambos of Guaranteed Rate out of Appleton, Wisconsin.

Kristen has been ranked #1 in the State of Wisconsin among female LOs in purchase production for two years running. Over the past five years, she has originated nearly 1,300 loans for $263 million.


Joel interviews John Palmiotto of The Money Store on the bigJOEL Community Call
09/18/2023

Tune in to learn from one of the best in the business on what top performing loan officers can do right now to grow their purchase business and dominate their market.


Lessons from a powerhouse real estate agent with special guest Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman
09/12/2023

Today on the bigJOEL Show, we welcome Francis Katzen of Douglas Elliman.

Frances is a true powerhouse real estate agent with $350 million in annual sales and over $3 billion in lifetime sales. Tune in to hear her story and learn tips that you can implement right away to grow your business. 


Joel interviews Steve Jacobson of Fairway Independent Mortgage for the bigJOEL Community Call
08/21/2023

This week’s special guest for the bigJOEL Community Call is Steve Jacobson, CEO of Fairway Independent Mortgage.

Tune in to learn how he built the #FairwayNation with a hyper-focus on customer service and fast turnaround time to become one of the top independent mortgage companies in America.


bigJOEL Community Call - August 7, 2023
08/07/2023

During the dog days of summer, a lot of loan officers take it easy. This gives the best LOs a unique opportunity to grow their market share. 

Tune in to learn what the best in the business are doing right now to help them dominate their markets.


Episode 034: Casey Crawford, Movement Mortgage
08/02/2023

Today on the bigJOEL Show, we welcome back Casey Crawford, co-founder and CEO of Movement Mortgage.

Tune in to hear how focusing on entrepreneurship, innovation, and giving back to the community has been vital to his success throughout his career.

Recorded (July 2023)


bigJOEL Community Call - How to dominate your market this summer
06/26/2023

Tune into today's bigJOEL Community Call to learn what the best in the business are doing right now to help them dominate their markets.


Joel interviews John Hodgkins of Guaranteed Rate for the bigJOEL Community Call
06/12/2023

On today's bigJOEL Community Call, we will have special guest John Hodgkins of Guaranteed Rate out of Hartford, CT.

Joel and John will discuss why this spring is the best time to be putting in the work to build up your referral network.


Joel interviews Alec Hanson of LoanDepot on the bigJOEL Community Call
05/15/2023

Today's special guest for the bigJOEL Community Call is Alec Hanson, LoanDepot’s Chief Marketing Officer.

Alec is an expert in helping Loan Officers build their digital brand. Learn how he started his career in the Mortgage Industry as a receptionist and became a top 1% originator.


Joel interviews Chris Shelton of Movement Mortgage on the bigJOEL Community Call
05/01/2023

Today's special guest for the bigJOEL Community Call is Chris Shelton of Movement Mortgage. 

Chris started at Movement as a Loan Officer and moved up the ranks to a Division Leader overseeing LOs in 15 states and the District of Columbia. He is passionate about mentoring the members of his team to help them reach their highest potential. 

Joel and Chris will discuss what LOs can be doing right now to grow their market share and be best prepared to dominate their markets in the second half of the year.


Joel interviews David Lazowski of Fairway Independent Mortgage for the bigJOEL Community Call
04/17/2023

The special guest for today's bigJOEL Community Call is David Lazowski, East Coast President of Fairway Independent Mortgage. 

You don’t want to miss the conversation with this seasoned mortgage pro that has the tools to help you fight through this tough market and succeed!


Joel interviews Kristen Ambos of Guaranteed Rate on the bigJOEL Community Call
04/03/2023

Kristen has been ranked #1 in the State of Wisconsin among female LOs in purchase production for two years running. Over the past five years, she has originated nearly 1,300 loans for $263 million.


Joel interviews Brian Manning of Cross County Mortgage on the bigJOEL Community Call
03/20/2023

Tune in to hear Joel interview Brian Manning of Cross County Mortgage out of Boulder, CO.

Brian has more than two decades of experience in the business and ranks as one of the top 1% loan originators nationwide.


Joel interviews John Palmiotto with Guaranteed Rate on the bigJOEL Community Call
03/06/2023

Tune in to learn from one of the best in the business on what top performing loan officers can do now to grow their purchase business and dominate their market.


Joel interviews Adam Dellemonico of Movement Mortgage on the bigJOEL Community Call
02/06/2023

Tune in to learn how Adam became the number one Loan Officer in Rhode Island.


bigJOEL Community Call: Market Domination
01/24/2023

What are you doing right now to grow your market share and position yourself for an incredible 2023?

Tune into the bigJOEL Community Call to learn what the best in the business are doing this month to help them dominate their markets. 



bigJOEL Community Call - Nick Long, Guaranteed Rate
01/09/2023

Today's guest for the bigJOEL Community Call is Nick Long, Producing Area Manager at Guaranteed Rate.

Tune in to learn how Nick took a niche financing home renovations into a business closing more than 100 purchase units per year.


bigJOEL Community Call - Are you ready for 2023?
12/12/2022

Are you ready for 2023? 

Tune into this edition of the bigJOEL Community Call to wrap up 2022 and learn how to put yourself in the best position to dominate in 2023!


Joel interviews Andrew Marquis with Cross Country Mortgage on the bigJOEL Community Call
11/28/2022

Tune into the latest bigJOEL Community Call where Joel interviews one of the top LOs in the country, Andrew Marquis with Cross Country Mortgage.