Breakthrough with Chris Medellin
Breakthrough Podcast with Chris Medellin is a platform meant to spotlight diverse and remarkable stories of breakthrough individuals in the mortgage, real estate spaces and beyond.As a Mexican-American, Chris has been no stranger to adversity in his career, feeling like just another cog in the machine. Everything he has built for himself, he has raised his hand, used his voice, and found ways to build a chair and drag it to the tables where career-changing conversations and decisions have transpired.Now, he’s giving the mic to YOU, committed to sharing your story leading up to that one, show-stopping breakthrough moment that changed everything for you, and all of the growth, insight, development, and learnings that have happened since.Because Chris knows it’s not about him, but about the people he can pour into – especially those that come from diverse backgrounds, who have unique stories to share that could easily be overlooked on the main stage – and that is what Breakthrough Podcast is all about.
Episodes
79 episodes
He made $500K in ONE WEEK Using This Exact Content System with Omar El-Takrori
Are you tired of saying the same thing over and over again to potential clients, only to feel emotionally drained? In this episode, personal brand expert Omar El-Takrori reveals the exact playbook he used to scale to multiple seven figures by s...
You’re abusing your brain, and it’s costing you everything with Shivani Peterson
Dive into a powerful conversation with Shivani Peterson. She is a high-producing loan officer, Chief Performance Officer, and a bold community leader redefining what modern leadership looks like in the mortgage industry.📱 Follow Shivani...
He Got Robbed at Gunpoint 3 Times. Then Built a Billion-Dollar Company with CEO Anthony Hsieh
Dive into a powerhouse conversation with Anthony Hsieh, founder of loanDepot and one of the most influential leaders in the mortgage industry.From building a mortgage giant with just 17 people to leading a publicly traded company, Antho...
How to Build an Elite Personal Brand in 2026 - with Neel Dhingra
In this episode of The Breakthrough with Chris Medellin, I sit down with my good friend and one of the top personal branding minds in the mortgage + real estate space, Neel Dhingra.If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, ...
The Branch Leader’s Guide to Growth with Kara Steel
Discover how Kara Steel, a successful loan officer and thought leader, doubled her business in 2025. In this heartfelt conversation, Kara shares her real-world experience, from overcoming personal challenges to building a thriving ...
Living Limitless: Megan Anderson's Journey from Corporate to Van Life
Join us in this inspiring episode as we dive into the transformative journey of Megan Anderson, a key figure at MBS Highway, who traded her corporate life for the open road. Discover how Megan built a mobile studio in a Ford van, embracing van ...
Turning Adversity to Empowerment: Chris Welton's and the One Jordan Concept
How do you transform life’s toughest moments into your ultimate strength? Join us as we sit down with thought leader, coach, and former loan officer Chris Welton, who shares how adversity became his superpower. In this heartfelt conversation, C...
The Playbook on How to Complete 75 Hard
Discover how I conquered 75 Hard not once, but four times! In this solo episode, I break down my ultimate playbook for success, sharing the tools, routines, and mindset shifts that helped me join the elite 10% who complete this life-changing ch...
Sobriety Helped Me Build an Unstoppable Real Estate Brand - Jennifer Kessel-White
Sobriety helped her achieve top 1% realtor status. Jennifer Kessle White’s story is one of resilience and triumph. Join us for a heartfelt conversation with this thought leader as she shares her journey of overcoming personal challenges, redefi...
How AI Transformed My Real Estate Business with Lauren Lucas
Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the real estate industry in this heartfelt conversation with Lauren Lucas, a successful real estate agent and thought leader. In this compelling interview, Lauren shares her real-world exp...
From Immigrant to Mortgage Leader with Ella Gurfinkel Inspiring Journey
Join us as we sit down with Ella Gerunkle to hear her inspiring journey from a 16-year-old immigrant to a successful loan officer and mortgage industry thought leader. In this heartfelt conversation, Ella shares how she built her career while e...
The Secret to Building Communities That Thrive with Arjun Dhingra
Your breakthrough moment starts here! Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation with Arjun Dingra—mortgage leader, successful loan officer, two-time world champion martial artist, and founder of the LFG Society. As a thought leader an...
How Sobriety Transformed My Career - Rich Cardona
What if the one choice you made changed everything? In this heartfelt interview, Marine Corps veteran, thought leader, and top 50 podcaster Rich Cardona shares how sobriety became the turning point in his career and life. From overcoming person...
Recruit Loan Officers WITHOUT Cold Calling! - Chris Medellin
Recruiting loan officers without cold calls? It’s possible, and I’m sharing exactly how! 🚀 In this game-changing episode, I reveal my proven three-step process, which helped me hire 44 loan officers in 12 months—without ever making a cold call....
The Branding Strategy That Skyrocketed My Growth With Trevor York
Unlock massive growth in your career and personal brand with authentic storytelling and actionable strategies! In this heartfelt conversation, we sit down with renowned thought leader and successful CEO Trevor, whose journey from loan officer t...
How Quitting Alcohol Doubled My Business Growth - Chris Medellin
Discover how quitting alcohol transformed not just my business growth, but my entire life. In this raw and honest conversation with my podcast producer Fabio, I share my personal journey of breaking free from alcohol dependence and the surprisi...
Why Most Leaders SUCK at Building Teams - Kristen Cantrell
The Truth About Building a 7-Figure Real Estate Community - discover how Kristen transformed her real estate career by hosting 50+ annual events and building an authentic female-focused community. As the founder of Connect and Cultivate and Mom...
Zero Fear, All Hustle: Las Hermanas' Blueprint to Real Estate Success - Gabby & Marcella
Join us as we sit down with the dynamic duo, Gabby Zenner and Marcela Torrez, known as "Las Hermanas de Real Estate," who have turned social media into real estate success in Salt Lake City. In this heartfelt conversation, we explore their jour...
The Social Media Strategy Millionaires Use: Gabe Mendez
Join us as we sit down with Gabe Mendez, a thought leader and successful loan officer who transformed from being broke to a millionaire using social media. In this heartfelt conversation, Gabe shares real-world experiences that have shaped his ...
Master Personal Branding with Chris Do
Join us as we sit down with Chris Do and uncover his secret to closing $200K+ deals every time. In this episode, we dive into a heartfelt conversation with Chris Do, an Emmy award-winning designer, podcast host, and thought leader in the creati...
Learn how to have obnoxious levels of conversion by knowing exactly what to say with Phil M Jones
Bio: "Phil M Jones thinks and acts differently. His precise insights around communication, added to a proven personal pedigree of peak performance and a richness of real-world experience mean that Phil is the kind of thought leader whose...
Rescuing Dreams: The Smart Choice Lending Legacy with Travis Smart
Join us as we sit down with Travis Smart, a remarkable individual whose journey from a challenging upbringing to serving our nation in the United States Navy, and eventually pioneering success in the mortgage lending industry, is nothing short ...
NOT UR DADDYS LENDER: The Digital Evolution with Theoni Rapo-Kopunek
In this captivating episode of Breakthrough with Chris Medellin, we delve into the dynamic journey of Theoni Rapo-Kopunek, affectionately known as "theonithelender" in the digital realm. Joining us as both a distinguished guest and the founder ...
Healing the Heart of Gilbert: Navigating Tragedy with Billie Tarascio
Description:In the wake of the recent tragedy that has deeply affected the community of Gilbert, Arizona, our podcast delves into the heart of the matter with esteemed guest Billie Tarascio. As a seasoned legal expert specializing...
Rate Revolution: Navigating Mortgages with Eddie Gomez
In this episode, we delve into the captivating journey of Eddie Gomez, exploring his upbringing and how it shaped his trajectory in the mortgage industry. From humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure, Eddie shares insights into the piv...
