Always Be Cool (ABC) Podcast - Bobby Kerr & Darren Copeland of SummitLendingUSA.com

Bobby Kerr & Darren Copeland

Always Be Cool = Live by the Golden Rule. Bobby Kerr & Darren Copeland showcase your community's top business, sports, and real estate leaders, sharing tips and tricks to help you reach your personal and professional goals through positive behavior, servant leadership, & best practices. Powered by Summit Lending | NMLS# 1850081 | Equal Housing Lender | SummitLendingUSA.com read less

#137 Jeremy "TheRealJGuts" Guthrie | Former MLB Pitcher | Servant Leader | Missionary | CustomCleats.com
Mar 8 2023
#137 Jeremy "TheRealJGuts" Guthrie | Former MLB Pitcher | Servant Leader | Missionary | CustomCleats.com
Custom Cleats.com - Partner, turn any sneaker into a custom pair of cleats2023 will bring us the 5th installment of the World Baseball Classic (WBC)You can watch the games on MLB.com/world-baseball-classic. Good handful of affiliated players and those with major league time trying to help represent their native nations.JGuts Playing in 2023?Fantasy Camp - Still throwing smoke with Chen (Mark Paul Gosselar)10 years since landing with the Royals2 starts in 2014 World Series (first ever appearance in POSTSEASON was WSStory about transferring from BYU → Stanford?College World Series Championship game in 2001Battles with playing in Colorado?Fantasy Camp - Plan on attending again? Anybody he’s recruiting to join?Playing in Australia - Culture change? Family go with?2 Years as Missionary in SpainHe is a yonsei (Yun-Say) or fourth generation Japanese AmericanBaseball “academies” in other countries (Rome in January)State of MLB mega-contracts - Carlos Correa VS A-RODBest Teammate he’s ever had - GORDO (define relationship)ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc
#136 | Billy "Country Breakfast" Butler | Former MLB Star | Zack Greinke Stories Galore, No One Gives A Sh*t About Your Boat, "The Grass Isn't Always Greener"
Mar 1 2023
#136 | Billy "Country Breakfast" Butler | Former MLB Star | Zack Greinke Stories Galore, No One Gives A Sh*t About Your Boat, "The Grass Isn't Always Greener"
Any regrets in your career?Will he be at Royals Fantasy Camp in November?Danny Valencia altercation - have Billy set up the scenario and tell story2006 AA Team - Frank White Manager, Gordo, Billy, Mitch Maier, Chris Lubanski, even Mike Sweeney for a few gamesCountry Breakfast - How’d that come about? Best nickname in history of sports.Catcher, Chris Gimenez & Pitcher, Tomlin - Framing pitches and took him YARD!2012 Home Run Derby - Booing Cano, HR Derby, Stolen base in the playoffs - His decision or did he get a sign?Experience with teams outside of KC (Oakland and NY, two storied franchises)Favorite or best teammatesAny teammates that he was not a fan of?FUN FACT: 340th highest batting average in history (minimum of 1000 plate appearances, just ahead of HAL MCRAEZack Greinke stories?How important is it for teammates/co-workers to get along with one another and have mutual respect? Best examples from this in MLB clubhouses?Any examples of teammates NOT being inclusive or respectful?Leaving KC - Can you talk through that time period when you left KC and went to Oakland? What events transpired to essentially make you leave KC?ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc
#134 John Buck | Former MLB Catcher of 10 years | Rescuer of Elderly Women from Burning Car | Entrepreneur & Advocate of Personal Data
Feb 15 2023
#134 John Buck | Former MLB Catcher of 10 years | Rescuer of Elderly Women from Burning Car | Entrepreneur & Advocate of Personal Data
Johnathan Richard Buck (born July 7, 1980) is an American former professional baseball catcher. his company Buck Athletics was purchased by Lizard Skins. Lizard Skins is a manufacturer of cycling, team and power sports accessories with global distribution in 80+ countries.  Their success is driven from a simple focus: meet the high-performance demands of the world’s most competitive athletes while delivering solutions for athletes at all levels.He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, Florida/Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He went to high school in Taylorsville, Utah.Buck's wife Brooke gave birth to twins twelve weeks prematurely in May 2008.The twins' names are Cooper and Brody.In August 2013, his wife gave birth to their third son, BentleyIn December 2011, Buck assisted in rescuing two elderly women from an overturned car in Sunrise, Florida.ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc
#133 | Rex Hudler, Former MLB player and TV broadcaster for the Kansas City Royals | Motivational Speaker | Down Syndrome Advocate
Feb 8 2023
#133 | Rex Hudler, Former MLB player and TV broadcaster for the Kansas City Royals | Motivational Speaker | Down Syndrome Advocate
DISCLAIMER: We had some technical issues with our new microphones on this episode so the audio is a little scratchy.  Thank you for your grace and forgiveness on the audio quality of this episode.  Please don't allow that to distract you from all of the good that Hud offered up.  Always be cool!Rex and wife, Jennifer have four children — Alyssa, Cade, William and David.Challenges of moving to TV? - Preparation to make a move to TV? Speech? Used to being on TV, up close and personal?Played every position but Pitcher and CatcherFootball at Notre Dame?Motivational Speaking: How and Why? What overarching message does Rex Hudler convey when speaking?Brain aneurysm in 2001? - Adversity of coming back from health scareAlong with WIFE, Jennifer: Team Up for Down Syndrome“Cade was a gift with a special purpose in life.” - Hudlers founded Team Up For Down Syndrome to help support the Down syndrome community and those with special needsReasons for Optimism of Young Royals? - Bobby Witt Jr, Pasquantino, Nolan Ryan stories?MLB Rules Changes: Pitch timer, shift restrictions, bigger basesAre You A Baseball Guy? - Children’s book with PhysiocPower of Positivity - One of most positive guys not only in baseball, but in LIFE. How and Why did you adopt that attitude?Always that way -OR- events in life gave another level of gratitude and humility?Hud-isms: Be a fountain, not a drainEverything went well but the loss.Rex: It's a beautiful planet.Ryan: Well, it's a moon…Rex: Looks like a planet to me.Let me show you in fast motion -- if you can watch my hands. They used to call me the Thief of Baghdad.\I've sampled several types of insects. Moths are a little dusty.It's bad to get hit on your chin. Because it's attached to your head.ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc
#132 | The "Godfather of Mortgage Brokers" CEO of Homepoint Financial, Willie Newman
Feb 1 2023
#132 | The "Godfather of Mortgage Brokers" CEO of Homepoint Financial, Willie Newman
Willie Newman, CEO of Homepoint Financial | Wednesday January 25, 2022Introduction:Founder, President and CEO of Homepoint, one of the nation’s largest wholesale mortgage lenders. An acknowledged expert and innovator in the mortgage industry with over 30 years of experience in the field, including three start-ups, Newman is widely recognized within the industry as the “Godfather of Wholesale”. Under his leadership, Homepoint rapidly scaled to become the third-largest wholesale lender in the country, as well as a Top-10 non-bank loan originator.Recently, Newman has taken a lead role in advocating on behalf of the mortgage broker community, including utilizing HMDA data to promote the “Broker Advantage.”Newman holds a BBA in Finance from the University of Michigan and an MBA, Finance and Business Economics from Wayne State University.Topics of conversation in this episodeIf you're a loan officer, you really need to think about where you should be in order to best support your clients, referral partners, and your career as a lender. Why is NOW the best time to be a mortgage BROKER?Brokers actually invest in their communities. How can we relay that message more clearly to retail loan officers who think they are serving their customers best by being with a correspondent or a bank or credit union?I’ve heard Mat Ishbia say that when Home point jumped 100% over to wholesale, it validated what UWM has been doing to architect the way of the Broker landscape.“Displacement equals opportunity” - Expand on that and offer some insight to mortgage pros right now who are feeling “displaced” and why that can be  agood thingRelationship with Matt Ishbia UWM - Two-headed monster. Did you guys come together to gameplan how to foster such a great environment for mortgage brokers?“Godfather of mortgage brokers"ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc
#128 - Cindy Ertman: Success Strategist, National Mortgage Trainer, Best-Selling Author
Dec 14 2022
#128 - Cindy Ertman: Success Strategist, National Mortgage Trainer, Best-Selling Author
In this awesome episode of the ABC Podcast, Cindy Ertman gives several tips and advice on how to "Level Up Your Life," Knowing one self's 3 Core Strengths, the necessity of SMART Goal Planning, and how to cross the "fear bridge."When you work with Cindy, your business isn’t the only thing that expands.Your life does, too. Hi, I'm Cindy Ertman, CEO and Founder of The Defining Difference. My expertise as one of the nation’s Top 100 Mortgage Executives, and as one of the Top 100 Originators in the U.S. for over a decade, will help you grow your business, but my insight as a coach will transform your life well beyond your business. I will help you become the best possible leader, in every facet of your life, that you can be. I derive my coaching techniques from the intersection of a heart-centered approach to life, and a relationship-based approach to business. I believe in the power of warmth and authenticity, particularly when they are grounded in practicality.My coaching style comes down to one defining difference: success is a choice. In fact, it’s your choice.It’s knowing that you can turn to yourself, time and time again. And when you lose your way, I’m here to guide you with my signature problem-solving skills, that will help you transform your life from the inside out. Regardless of industry, circumstance, title, hopes or dreams—I can empower you to choose the life you want. I coach because I believe the greatest investment we can ever make is the investment we make in ourselves. My greatest asset as a mentor are my learnings from my own journey as a high achiever, who has dealt with disconnect, burnout and losing sight of my purpose. I help clients bridge the gap between what they want and what they need. I teach by example that success is not limited to your career. Personal and professional happiness are intrinsically connected, and when you take the time to thoughtfully cultivate one, the other follows. Whichever you’re looking to start with, I am ready to begin the transformation with you.SummitLendingUSA.com | NMLS# 1850081 | Equal Housing Lender | 816.268.4025Want to be part of our team? Visit: SummitLendingUSA.com or email Bobby Kerr at: info@SummitLendingUSA.comABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc
#125 - Michelle Cantrell - Real Estate "Rock Star", Broker/Owner of $150M Annual Real Estate Team, Mentor & National Coach
Oct 19 2022
#125 - Michelle Cantrell - Real Estate "Rock Star", Broker/Owner of $150M Annual Real Estate Team, Mentor & National Coach
Michelle Cantrell is the Broker/Owner of Cantrell Real Estate and is a native of Southwest Missouri. She has thirty years of experience in selling real estate in the greater Ozarks.Michelle is a leader in her market and has received many awards in the Springfield area, including Top 40 under 40 Business People, 417 Biz 100 for top business people in Southwest MO. and more. Michelle is a nationally recognized real estate coach and trainer and has helped launch the careers of many Realtors.The Michelle Cantrell Group is a member of a national marketing group that is a preferred partner and endorsed by Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank, Sean Hannity, Bobby Bones and more. Ask any of our team members about our Guaranteed Sale program!Cantrell Real Estate specializes in all price points, including new construction, luxury homes, homes in Springfield and surrounding areas including Branson and the lake area. Our team's reach extends to approximately two hours from Springfield.At Cantrell Real Estate we have a diverse group of Realtors on our team that speak multiple languages including; Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Bulgarian, Ukrainian.Michelle Cantrell and her team of professionals are available to help with all of your real estate needs!ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc
#118 - Doug Glanville - First Black Ivy League Graduate to play MLB, Author of "The Game From Where I Stand", ESPN Analyst
Aug 31 2022
#118 - Doug Glanville - First Black Ivy League Graduate to play MLB, Author of "The Game From Where I Stand", ESPN Analyst
Born August 25th, 1970Grew up in Teaneck, NJWent on to attend college at the University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in Systems Engineering One of only 5 Penn alumni to play in Major League baseball since 1951, and the first African-American Ivy League graduate to play in the MajorsPlayed in the Majors during 1996-2004 for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Texas RangersPlaced 2nd in the National League in 1999, hitting 11 homers and batting .325Finished his career in the Major League with 1,100 hits and a .277 career batting averagePublished his first book “The Game From Where I Stand” in 2010Joined ESPN in 2010 as a baseball color analyst, where he appeared on Wednesday Night Baseball, contributed to Baseball Tonight, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com & ESPN The Magazine Hired by NBC Sports Chicago in 2018, after being laid off by ESPN the previous year, ESPN later rehired him in 2019Currently teaching at the University Of Connecticut Neag School of EducationFrom well known baseball player to teacher and advocate…Doug Glanville welcome to the show!ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc