The Equity Accelerator: Recent Episodes
James Adair
Host James Adair, coming from years of experience in the Mortgage industry paired with a background in Marketing, serves up personal and professional insights to accelerate your business.
The Equity Accelerator is happy to connect with our old friend Patrick Chapman ND.
We discuss all manner of ways to optimize your immune systems functionality with nutrition, exercise, sleep and STRESS RELIEF!
We cover some food tips, as well as guides for how to help your kids better handle all the changes we are dealing with.
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Stay Healthy out there!!
Today's episode of the Equity Accelerator finds us joined by 3 fabulous Portland area professionals:
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Aaron Moomaw - Realtor with the Moomaw Group at Cascade Sotheby's // 503-260-9286 // aaron@moomawgroup.com
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Kevin Kirkpatrick - Financial Advisor with Lake Oswego Wealth Strategies // 503-534-5050 // kevinkirkpatrick@financialguide.com
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Corey Kaster - Property and Casualty insurance provider with Insurance Masters NW // 503-799-8838 // corey@im-nw.com
We had a lively discussion all about "mortgage state of the union" and what to expect if you are needing forbearance on your mortgage. We discussed what we think this will look like in weeks and months to come for buying and selling real estate. We discussed ways to renegotiate all of your expenses and "pandemic proof" your financial life in the short term. AND we discussed ways to leverage your retirement savings in the safest way possible, while setting yourself up for success as an investor in a super volatile stock market.
The Equity Accelerator RETURNS!
In an age of quarantine and unprecedented economic turbulence, how is the mortgage industry dealing with huge swings in interest rates, capacity issues, and coming credit market freeze ups.
We interview one of the smartest mortgage industry minds I know: Jay Promisco from Sierra Pacific Mortgage.
We tackle the following questions:
- Why did rates spike UP this week during huge stock sell-offs?
- What will it take for credit markets to stabilize, and rates to improve again
- What can COVID related layoff borrowers do to engage in forbearance in the future?
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In this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we have guest Christian D'Urso, President of the Portland Chapter of the Society for Financial Awareness and Chief Investment Officer and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor with TradeWinds Wealth Management. This society was born out of the need for financial literacy.
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In this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we have guest Kris Jones who brings insights on how branding and marketing are different and what we need to know about them. She also shares with us how to engage our audience and truly connect with them.
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We talk a lot about mortgage rates and the function of how mortgage-backed securities are a part of the overall bond market. In this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we have guest Dan Rawitch who brings insights on how the possible impeachment of President Donald Trump and other political activities may affect our 2020 interest rates.
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Facebook isn't just for friends and family. Learn how to leverage the power of Facebook in your real estate business on this week's episode of The Equity Accelerator. We are chatting with special guest Bill Hillestad on all you need to know to get started!
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In this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we welcome Melissa Wright to discuss how to get the most out of Airbnb. Melissa is a short-term rental expert and is here to share what you need to know before listing your property on Airbnb.
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Divorce is a driver for divesting assets. In this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we welcome Andy Newsom a family law attorney. It’s important to have a comprehensive understanding of what’s going to assets when it’s necessary to happen.
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On this podcast, we’re all about bringing you tips and tricks to accelerate equity in all facets of life, but specifically with your real estate and mortgage business. In this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we’re talking about the loan delivery system (LDS) and why it’s critical to drive consistency and transparency in your business.
On today’s episode of The Equity Accelerator, we welcome special guest Justin Stoddard to the show. Justin is a title and escrow sales rep, which is a role-specific to West Coast real estate. While the value of the title company may not be immediately apparent, when approached appropriately, this role can add incredible value.
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On this episode of “The Equity Accelerator,” we’re bringing you an overview not only of how we approach business but some signals and flags that can help you understand if your current real estate and mortgage providers are giving you all the value possible out of that relationship.
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On this podcast, we’re all about bringing you tips and tricks to accelerate equity in all facets of life, but specifically with your real estate and mortgage business. Today we’re talking about the refinance aspect of mortgages.
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On this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we’re talking metrics and accountability with everything you do within your practice. In fact, we have a systematic approach to our contact database. Listen in to find out.
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On this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we welcome Jonny Fritz … musician turned realtor. In it, Los Angeles-based Jonny shares how he stumbled into real estate and ignited a passion he couldn’t get enough of. http://www.pdxhomeloan.com
On this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we’re talking about building end-to-end equity, from real estate to your spiritual life, to your personal health. Today, we’re flipping the script a bit and dive deep into a provocative idea from Chris … we are no longer in the information age.
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On this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we’re continuing our thread on building equity in all facets of your life from personal to professional. Today, it’s all about client data and list building to perfect the Pareto’s Principle in your own business.
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On this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we’re bringing you some insights from a recent small breakfast event we held with 25 financial advisors on how to best position yourself as a strategic partner that delivers unmatched value.
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In this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we’re continuing our thread on accelerating equity, specifically, your mortgage equity. What seems like a boring topic is actually quite fascinating when you realize that it’s fairly nuanced.
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Game of Thrones fan or not, Tyrion Lannister dropped a nugget of wisdom on the series finale (no spoilers ahead) that may be one single truth to humanity itself: There is nothing more powerful than a great story. On this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we’re discussing the impact that storytelling can have on real estate marketing. http://www.pdxhomeloan.com
What’s your take on finances? The reality is that at least one-third, if not two-thirds, of the population lives paycheck to paycheck. On this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we welcome Madison Ayer of Financial Wellness to discuss the importance of financial health.
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This week on The Equity Accelerator, we are taking on a larger topic and digging a bit deeper. We discuss finding your “why” in life and in business.
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Continuing to develop yourself personally and professionally is one of the most important - yet challenging - tasks to take on throughout life and your career. On this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we’re jumping headlong into a conversation about personal development.
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Today's topic actually is a bit of a plot twist because we're talking about the opposite of equity acceleration: deceleration. This seemingly-unconventional topic actually has more dimensions and choosing the right path can make a huge difference in long-term equity and liquidity.
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Are second-time homebuyers the most under-served segments of our marketplace? Here at The Equity Accelerator, we’d emphatically say yes. In this episode, we’re surfacing all the important things to consider when considering whether or not to purchase a home the second go-round.
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On this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we’re talking about how to leverage your mortgage relationships to effectively increase referrals. It’s a huge missed opportunity when you simply pass on a business card.
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On this episode of the Equity Accelerator, we’re talking about active equity management for those from the Baby Boomer generation. It’s essential to make the best living and financial decisions, to maintain the best quality of life for our loved ones as possible, without subjecting them to predatory sales and lending.
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What level of value do you put on your conversations in business? On this episode of the Equity Accelerator, we welcome Ivan Farber, author of the recently-published book, “Conversations,” which focuses on business conversations - what can go wrong and what can go right.
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On this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we’re digging into hidden costs. Listen as we begin to unravel the most critical question when it comes to your financial health: what is the safest position for your dollars to be in?
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How do you think about your mortgage as it relates to liability management? On this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we’re discussing some essential, if lesser-known, principles of managing your liabilities.
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Life is all about balance. Today, we welcome special guest, Amanda Haworth, and discuss finding an equilibrium around parenting, marriage and successfully running a mortgage business.
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Success is not a straight path. Everyone takes dips, dives and gets off track. In this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we’re peering deeply into these low points because they are an unavoidable part of reaching success.
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Given the pace of technology and how quickly it can move in and disrupt an industry, it’s important to stay tapped into the shifting market and adjust appropriately. On today’s episode, we talk about the idea that the market is shifting again.
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Is a perfect credit score in your dreams? In this week's episode, we bring on guest Jeff Sipes of Blue Water Credit and discuss how James and Jeff work collaboratively to help clients.
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In this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we’re going to analyze the phases that take place when the mighty fall. But more importantly, we’re going to think about what lessons we can take away as business owners.
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Despite our love of technology, it’s definitely overwhelming. On this episode of the Equity Accelerator, we’re going to take a step back from technology and talk about how to bring more authenticity to your business.
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To stay relevant, you’ve got to reinvent your business and change and adapt with the times. On this episode of the Equity Accelerator, we’ll give you a roadmap to reinventing your business.
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From a marketing perspective, you can really utilize storytelling to get beyond the commodity mindset of selling the product alone. On this episode of the Equity Accelerator, we’re going to share some best practices around storytelling to connect with people on an emotional level.
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Do you have a systematic method to boost referrals in your network? On this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we’re taking a deep dive into some blocking and tackling you can implement to boost your referral game.
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On the inaugural episode of The Equity Accelerator, we’ll get to know host James Adair and how he’ll be serving up personal and professional insights to accelerate your business. http://www.pdxhomeloan.com