Mining for Gold

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• Elevating Real Estate from Transactional to Transformational: The Julie Towne Story 13.05.2026 42min

  Jon and Jason (sitting in for Matt) are joined by Julie Towne, award-winning Real Estate Agent, to discuss community, communication, and Julie’s transformative approach to the real estate industry.
• Building Influence Through Connection: The Andy Burton Story 29.04.2026 41min

  Jon and Matt are joined by Andy Burton, owner and publisher of Chicago, DuPage, and North Shore Real Producers, to talk about how publishing and branding help build success for real estate professionals.
• Alignment, Intentional Living, and Redefining the Real Estate Experience: The Samantha De Maria Moore Story 15.04.2026 37min

  Jon is joined by real estate professional, yoga instructor, and wellness coach Samantha De Maria Moore to talk about the intersection of health and wellness with the world of real estate.
• Precision, Personality, and Practice: The Jeffrey Marks Story 01.04.2026 36min

  Jon and Matt are joined by Jeffrey Marks, a leading Chicagoland real estate attorney, to talk about Jeffrey’s background, successful practice, and customer-focused work philosophy.
• Rewards, Loyalty, and the Future of Consumer Engagement: The Andrew ‘Newms’ Newman Story 18.03.2026 26min

  Jon and Matt are joined by Andrew Newman, Vice President of FinTech Sales at Wildfire Systems, to discuss the evolution and future of financial technology and the new savings and rewards program Rate Rewards.
• Resilience in Real Estate: Leadership, Health, and Growth 04.03.2026 37min

  Jon and Matt sit down with Joe Gerber, Broker Associate and Managing Partner of the Gerber Diaz Group at Baird & Warner, to talk about Joe’s history, motivation, and success in the real estate industry.
• 2026 Trends 29.01.2026 35min

  Matt and Jon discuss their expectations for 2026 and how to continue to meet the evolving needs of a dynamic mortgage and real estate environment.
• Making Renovations Work for You 07.01.2026 27min

  Jon and Matt start off the new year talking with Director of Specialty Products Joe Daly about renovation loans and their value to both buyers and lenders.
• End of Year Thoughts 17.12.2025 34min

  Matt and Jon wrap up the year with topics at the top of the their minds regarding life, mortgages, and real estate.
• Putting Humanity in Human Resources 25.11.2025 39min

  Matt and Jon sit down with their good friend Marina Bokserman, a chief human resources officer, to discuss the human resources leadership and the new Employee Mortgage Benefit Program.
• The Foundation of Fortune: Insuring What Matters Most 12.11.2025 36min

  Matt and Jon sit down with Scott Mikkelsen to discuss the value of having the insurance coverage (and insurance agent) that’s right for you.
• How Vital is Your Real Estate Attorney? 29.10.2025 29min

  Matt and Jon sit down with Chicago real estate attorney Dean Lurie to dig into why having a great attorney can make or break a deal.
• Social Media Savvy: LinkedIn Expert Jared Gibson 15.10.2025 29min

  Matt and Jon talk with Jared Gibson, LinkedIn expert and co-founder of Outworks, to discuss the development of social media strategy.
• Sam Hollis: Goldman Group's Next Level Marketing 01.10.2025 27min

  Matt and Jon talk with their new marketing director, Sam Hollis, to discuss Sam's past experience and the future of marketing for the Goldman Group.
• It Starts with a Plan - GRA CMO Vinod Jotwani 10.09.2025 28min

  Matt and Jon sit down with Vinod Jotwani, Chief Marketing Officer at Guaranteed Rate Affinity to discuss his role and marketing philosophy at GRA.
• Mike Huff: Baseball and Benevolence 27.08.2025 32min

  In this episode of Mining for Gold, Jon and Matt sit down with former Major League Baseball player Mike Huff to explore his path from childhood to the big leagues.
• Building the Goldman Group Brand 13.08.2025 29min

  In this episode of Mining for Gold, Jon and Matt are joined by Rob Johnson, Emmy Award-Winning former TV anchor and current President of Rob Johnson Communications, who's now playing a key role behind the scenes of their brand.
• Getting to Know Jon and Matt: The Voices Behind Mining for Gold 31.07.2025 30min

  In this episode of Mining for Gold, Jon and Matt take a step back from the usual format to talk about how their journeys in the mortgage business.
• People, Price, Product: The Latest Real Estate Trends 15.07.2025 29min

  In this episode of Mining for Gold, Jon and Matt sit down with Anne DuBray of Coldwell Banker. Anne shares insights from her journey in Chicago's North Shore market, including being selective with mortgage lenders, building the right team, and forming strong relationships within the brokerage community.
• Realizing the Importance of Real Estate in Your Portfolio 19.06.2025 31min

  In this episode of Mining for Gold, Jon and Matt sit down with Kim and Brett Suchy, the CEO and COO of Cornerstone Asset Management Group, LLC to explore market volatility, discuss home purchasing strategy, and highlight communication and accountability in building lasting client relationships.