Talking Shift with Craig
Are you ready to Make Shift Happen? 🔥 "This is a no corporate golf shirt conversation, because it’s not unicorns and rainbows out there, it’s bourbon in a dirty glass." Join Craig Davis and his special guests as they get gritty about modern leadership, business strategy, AI solutions, and tackling those big-nasty-ugly obstacles we all face in life and business. Whether you're a founder, an executive, or a high-performer, this podcast is your magnet to the compass designed to help you Make Shift Happen! Please visit: www.talkingshiftwithcraig.com Subscribe: Hit the + or follow button. Share: If this episode gave you a lift, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Go forth and Make Shift Happen! 🔥
Episodes
How do we solve for housing affordability and obtainability in America?
And as natural disasters continue to destroy homes and communities, how do we build housing that is not only more affordable, but more resilient?
On this episode of Talking Shift with Craig, I sit down with Robert Spiegel, Chief Development Officer at Hive Assembled, a leading 3D-printed home builder, to explore why 3D-printed housing could become...
Mortgage industry veteran Alan Mack spent years as a top producer for the big banks. But when corporate red tape began stripping away his personal brand and limiting how he could serve clients, he made a shift.
Alan walked away and built his own category as an independent Financing Advisor, specializing in complex luxury deals for high-net-worth clients that traditional banks, brokers, and IMBs often turn down.
In thi...
Former top pharmaceutical sales rep and fitness entrepreneur turned Executive and Leadership Coach and TEDx Speaker, Angelica Ventrice joins Craig to Talk Shift about how so many of us, especially high achievers get stuck in, “The Identity Trap.” They break down the four phases of identity change and how to reinvent yourself. Tune in to learn how to rewire your nervous system, let go of external validati...
Craig Davis sits down with industry leader Gino Fronti, EVP at Lower, for an unscripted look at the future of the mortgage industry. They break down the shrinking "barbell" economy, why originators must drop manufacturing to become high-touch advisors, and how emerging models are rewriting wealth creation.
Talking Shift Insights
- The Barbell Theory: Small, nimble brokers and massive, tech-driven enterpr...
Former pro soccer player turned mortgage executive Brian Covey joins the pod to break down why raw talent alone never wins without true team chemistry. We dive deep into building an attractive personal brand that transitions your conversations from online to offline. Learn how to stop chasing vanity metrics, master the art of attractive leadership, and use absolute clarity as the ultimate fire extinguisher for stres...
What if the metric you chased your entire life was the wrong one? Thom Guerrero survived a head-on collision that doctors said should have killed him, waking up pinned under his steering wheel to face a grueling two-hour "crawl" of his life that changed his perspective on success and the “zero’s” he was chasing.
Episode Summary
After a miraculous survival and flatlining in the ambulance, ...
What if the metric you chased your entire life was the wrong one? Thom Guerrero survived a head-on collision that doctors said should have killed him, waking up pinned under his steering wheel to face a grueling two-hour "crawl" of his life that changed his perspective on success and the “zero’s” he was chasing.
After a miraculous survival and flatlining in the ambulance, Modesto's "Mortgage Doctor"...
In this episode of Talking Shift, Craig sits down with brand strategist Katie Shive to unpack the massive brand identity crisis hitting the mortgage and financial sectors. They break down why consumers are craving raw authenticity over polished corporate graphics, how to build a rock solid personal brand foundation, and the exact strategy needed to leverage AI without losing your humanity.
Talking Shift Insights<...
Are you living a life true to yourself, or are you just playing the safe game of defense?
Former TV weatherman turned elite coach Jerrid Sebesta joins the conversation to discuss the terrifying yet liberating bridge from outward success to inward significance. We break down the "Flagpole Moment" where Jerrid fired himself from a high-paying career to stop living a life deferred and start living a life of signi...
Your mind is the only thing you actually control—yet most of us let it drive us into the ditch. Stop living in fear and start leading from the soul.
Former Notre Dame quarterback, sage leader, and change master John J. Murphy joins Craig to break down the physics of a winning mindset. They dive deep into why "hard work" is often a trap and how the Socratic method can disarm even the toughest boardroom. If you&r...
If work feels like a grind, you’re making the wrong choice. It’s time to trade the corporate "supposed-to" for the "Ta-Da" mindset and fuel success with fun, inspiration, and confidence.
Joel Zeff uses the fast-paced world of improv to show leaders how to handle constant disruption. By giving team members total ownership and "positive support," you move them from being "Creative Zombies" to passionate con...
Learn how Brady Thomas grew his Volume by 45% without Cold Calling.
Stop being a "transaction taker" and start building Referral Gravity. Learn the exact framework Brady Thomas used to grow his business by 45% year over year and fund $180M in 2025 while the rest of the Mortgage industry was stuck with high interest rate fatigue.
Brady Thomas breaks down how he went from transaction taker to value creator while also mo...
The most sophisticated tech ever, AI, is now table stakes.
But AI is not the threat.
On this episode of Talking Shift, Craig sits down with Eric Post, founder and CEO of Huzi.ai to get into the truth that many leaders are missing.
The real disruption isn’t competitors using AI better than you.
It’s the AI powered consumer who’s already informed, researched, and confident.
Knowledge is no longe...
"Common sense is the one thing that trumps everything else.".
Dino grew up in the restaurant business, learning at an early age that success isn't about complex algorithms, it's about being a good human, discipline, and crisscrossing cheese in the kitchen to save time when cooking in the restaurant. Today, as the CEO of Ethos Lending, he’s disrupting a multi-billion dollar Mortgage industry and building somethi...
Most people are seeking motivation to succeed.
But that is not the answer to success.
On this episode of Talking Shift, Michelle Berman-Mikel and Craig Davis dig into how to drive momentum when the motivation wears off.
It’s not hacking into social media algorithms, going viral, or just using AI.
It is one intentional action.
Done daily.
No excuses.
It’s your “Your Blac...
Ken Perry joins Craig Davis for a conversation that goes far beyond business. We dive into the early moments that shaped his path, the bold decision to walk away from a successful career as an AE, and the drive that pushed him to build Knowledge Coop from the ground up. Ken breaks down the mindset behind taking risks, the importance of knowing your strengths, and how he has harnessed his super power of connecting de...
What is happening in the Credit Reporting market with the changing models, pricing, and how can this become an opportunity for lenders? Jump into this episode and find out!
Welcome to another episode of Talking Shift with Craig. In this conversation, Craig Davis sits down with Shelley Leonard, CEO of Xactus, and Greg Holmes, Chief Revenue Officer of Xactus. They take us inside the shifts in the mortgage and credit sp...
Rene Godefroy Resilience from Haiti to the National Stage
This episode is something special. I sat down with my guest Rene Godefroy, a man whose story defines resilience, vision, and the power of declaring your destiny before anyone else believes in it. From the villages of Haiti to speaking on national stages, his journey is a reminder that you never have to wait for permission to pursue the life you were created fo...
If you are a mortgage professional looking to adapt and thrive, this is a must-listen episode. It's published and ready for you now!
Join Craig Davis and the legendary Abdel Khawatmi (aka The Mortgage Gorilla) as they dig into the fast-moving landscape of the mortgage industry and how successful leaders are balancing education, technology, and human connection to build success.
Abdel shares his powerful, client-...
🎙️ Check out the newest Talking Shift episode: “Tech Leader, National Champion, & Ditch Digging with Eric Levin”
This week on the 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭, I’m joined by Eric Levin, Co-Founder of Model Match and the National Champion Hickory FC.
We get gritty about success, being a tech innovator, leader in the Mortgage Industry, and what it takes to be National Champions as a pa...
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