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Welcome to "Coffeez for Closers," a podcast that brings the heart and expertise of a family-owned business to the forefront of entrepreneurial and business discussions. Hosted by Joseph Shalaby, Broker and CEO of E Mortgage Capital Inc., this show delves into the world of business with the warmth and wisdom that only comes from a leader who has built a successful company from the ground up with close friends and colleagues.
Each episode, Joseph Shalaby draws on his own experiences and those of his esteemed guests to explore topics ranging from effective leadership and teamwork to innovative business strategies and industry insights. Whether you're a professional in the mortgage industry, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply interested in the intricacies of running a successful business, "Coffeez for Closers" promises enriching conversations and invaluable lessons.
Each episode, Joseph Shalaby draws on his own experiences and those of his esteemed guests to explore topics ranging from effective leadership and teamwork to innovative business strategies and industry insights. Whether you're a professional in the mortgage industry, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply interested in the intricacies of running a successful business, "Coffeez for Closers" promises enriching conversations and invaluable lessons.
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Some businesses are built on hype.This one is built on trust.In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Ben Beeri, founder of Golden State Memorabilia, one of the largest distributors of authenticated sports memorabilia in the world.Ben didn’t follow a traditional path.What started as a childhood passion — collecting autographs and sports cards — turned into a full-scale business built on integrity, patience, and authenticity in one of the most fraudulent industries out there.This conversation dives into:• Turning a passion into a real, sustainable business• Why authenticity is everything in the memorabilia world• How fraud quietly erodes trust in niche markets• Carrying massive inventory without chasing hype• The emotional weight of tying identity to business success• Learning to separate who you are from what you build• Leadership, humility, and becoming the person behind the companyThis episode isn’t about collectibles.It’s about connection, integrity, and becoming whole while you build.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com
Success tests your values more than failure ever will.In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with David D. Simons for an honest conversation about building a business — and a life — without losing who you are along the way.David shares what it actually looks like to lead with faith in modern business, not in slogans or surface-level talk, but in everyday decisions when no one’s watching.This episode explores:• What it means to build a faith-based brand without preaching• How to stay grounded when growth pressures you to compromise• Why character scales before revenue does• Navigating leadership, responsibility, and personal conviction• The quiet discipline behind long-term success• Building trust that outlasts trends and tacticsThis isn’t about religion as a marketing angle.It’s about integrity as a competitive advantage.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com
Most people think AI is about speed.Nimrod Vroman thinks it’s about structure, access, and truth.In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Nimrod Vroman, founder of Ark Empowerment and For Posterity, two platforms rethinking how humans interact with professional services and legacy in the age of AI.Nimrod spent nearly two decades as a corporate lawyer before walking away to build something radically different — while navigating war, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and risk all at once.This conversation goes deep into:• Why professional services are broken by design• How AI can deliver 80% of the work — and when humans must step in• The idea of paying for insight, not inefficiency• Democratizing access to legal, financial, and advisory expertise• Preserving legacy through storytelling and structured memory• Turning chaos, trauma, and disruption into long-term clarity• Why optimism is a competitive advantageThis isn’t a hype conversation about AI.It’s about rebuilding systems that were never designed for people in the first place.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com
Most conversations about education focus on systems.This one focuses on people.In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Gary Surdam, an international educator, entrepreneur, and founder of Bright Start Ed-Tech and the Illoominate platform.Gary has spent decades inside classrooms, universities, and education systems around the world. But what shaped his mission most wasn’t policy or curriculum — it was watching how confidence, self-esteem, and connection determine whether a child actually succeeds.This conversation explores:• Why parents are still the most influential teachers in a child’s life• How early confidence gaps quietly turn into long-term learning gaps• The role social-emotional learning plays in real academic success• How technology and AI can personalize education without replacing humanity• What it means to prepare kids for a global economy, not just a classroom• The kind of legacy educators and parents leave behindThis episode isn’t about grades or test scores.It’s about raising children who believe in themselves — and adults who remember why they started.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com
In this powerful episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Carlos Orellana — immigrant entrepreneur, fintech founder, and CEO building one of the most impactful financial platforms for the Latino community.Carlos didn’t grow up with privilege.He grew up with grit.From arriving in the U.S. as a child from El Salvador… to serving in the Air Force… to working through the early days of mortgage tech and fintech disruption — Carlos has lived every phase of the American grind.This conversation goes deep into:• Why most financial institutions completely misunderstand Latino culture• The difference between speaking Spanish and understanding community• How fintech, digital wallets, and banking access are reshaping generational wealth• Why Latinos represent one of the largest untapped economic forces in America• Building legacy beyond money — and what impact really meansWe also talk IPO pressure, startup sacrifice, leadership, fatherhood, and why real success is about creating opportunity for others — not just yourself.This episode isn’t about hype.It’s about building something that actually matters.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com
This episode isn’t about politics.It’s about calling, conviction, and staying in the fight when nobody believes in you.Senator Steven Choi came to America with $50, an accent, and zero guarantees.Years later, he became the first Republican in 44 years to defeat a sitting Democratic Senator in California — with almost no party support and a fraction of the money.In this deeply personal episode of Coffeez for Closers, we talk about:• Losing elections — and realizing defeat was the setup• Faith when the math doesn’t make sense• Why comfort is the enemy of calling• Being rejected by your own party — and winning anyway• Immigration, identity, and building legacy in America• Why leadership starts long before titles ever show upThis conversation is honest, grounded, and timeless.Not hype. Not politics.Just purpose over position.If you’ve ever felt overlooked… written off… or told it was “too late” — this episode is for you.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com
In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Andy Oliva, Founder & CEO of Lucky Day Labs — a creative AI agency helping companies navigate one of the biggest shifts of our lifetime.This isn’t an AI hype conversation.It’s a grounded, honest discussion about where technology is actually headed — and how humans fit into the future.Andy breaks down:- Why AI isn’t here to replace people — but to free them- How businesses should adopt AI without losing culture, trust, or soul- The real risk behind chasing every new AI tool- Why creativity, judgment, and leadership still matter more than ever- What it takes to build systems that augment humans instead of eliminating themFrom AI voice agents to product design, customer experience, leadership philosophy, and the ethics of automation — this episode goes deeper than most AI conversations you’ll hear.If you’re a founder, operator, creative, or leader trying to make sense of AI without selling your humanity, this one’s for you.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com
One of the most important conversations we’ve ever had on Coffeez.Bill Inman isn’t just a data guy — he’s the man who’s been shaping how the industry thinks for more than three decades.Real estate cycles, valuation models, risk, trends, the real drivers behind the market… Bill has seen it all before everyone else.He built companies before the space had a name.He predicted shifts most people only understood years later.And he’s still operating with the sharpness of someone who refuses to coast.This episode isn’t loud.It’s precise.It’s the kind of conversation you listen to twice — especially if you’re in mortgages, real estate, or you’re trying to understand the future of housing.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com
What happens when a Wharton MBA tears up his diploma on camera… and hands the keys to a new company to an 18-year-old with zero business experience?You get the Anti-MBA movement — and the birth of One on One Media.In today’s episode, Joe sits down with David R. Guttman, serial founder, investor, and servant-leadership advocate… and Anna Prudchenko, the 18-year-old who went from summer intern to CEO in just three weeks.This episode challenges everything you’ve been taught about education, leadership, career paths, and what it really takes to build something meaningful.If you have kids… if you're questioning college… if you're a founder trying to hire better… or if you’re rebuilding your identity as a leader — this one is mandatory.📌 About the GuestsDavid R. GutmanEntrepreneur, investor, and creator of The Anti-MBA — a program designed to mentor founders, build companies, and invest up to $500K into the next generation of entrepreneurs. Formerly misdiagnosed with terminal cancer at age 24, David rebuilt his life around service, impact, and leadership rooted in heart.IG: @davidgutmanYouTube: Official David GuttmanAnna PrudchenkoJust graduated high school. Three weeks later: CEO of One on One Media. Anna is building her company publicly from the ground up, documenting the wins, the mistakes, and the real process of learning entrepreneurship through action — not academia.Follow her journey: @oneofoneofficialTop producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com
In this episode, Joe sits down with Kurt Avery, founder of Sawyer Products — the company saving millions of lives through clean water and humanitarian innovation.What started with a simple first aid product has grown into a global mission: providing life-changing water filtration to over 80 countries and partnering with 140 nonprofits around the world. From military-grade repellents to filters that cost just 30 cents per person to produce, Sawyer is reshaping what it means to build a business that gives more than it takes.Kurt shares the faith, strategy, and wisdom behind giving away over 90% of his profits, why he believes God’s hand is in every drop, and how true success is measured by the lives you change — not the numbers you keep.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com
In this episode, Joe sits down with Chené Micah Williams — known online as Pacemaker Chené — a 26-year-old trainer whose story is a literal heartbeat of faith and resilience.Born with a rare congenital heart condition, Chené received a pacemaker at just 16. What most would see as a setback became his greatest source of strength. Through his brand Pace Fitness, he’s built a movement that blends physical training with mental and spiritual health—showing others how to “pace” themselves through life’s toughest rounds.We talk faith, fitness, and finding purpose through pain. This conversation is a reminder that every breath is a blessing, and that God’s timing never misses.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com
In this episode, Joe sits down with Setema Gali — former Super Bowl champion turned leadership coach and founder of Game Changer.Setema went from winning an NFL championship to losing it all — his cars, his home, even his Super Bowl ring — before rebuilding his life from the ground up. What started as door-to-door sales became a journey of faith, discipline, and redemption that now fuels his mission to help others do the same.We talk about overcoming failure, turning pain into power, and why the comeback is always stronger than the setback. Setema’s story is proof that faith and grit can rebuild anything — if you’re willing to do the work.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com
Joe sits down with Anton Krecic, founder and CEO of Seven Weeks Coffee — the faith-based brand turning your morning ritual into a mission.After learning that pregnancy centers receive little support despite being the front line for life, Anton started Seven Weeks Coffee with a radical model: donate 10% of every sale to pro-life clinics nationwide. In just two years, his startup has given over $600,000, funding ultrasounds, mentorship, and real help for women in crisis — all through a simple cup of coffee.We talk faith, entrepreneurship, stewardship, and the courage to build a business around conviction. Anton’s story proves that purpose doesn’t have to cost profit — it can multiply it.If you’ve ever wondered how to live your values through business, this episode will light your fire.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com
Stephen Scoggins went from sleeping in a borrowed car to building multiple 8-figure companies. But here's what most people don't tell you: he almost lost everything after the exit.In this episode, Stephen reveals the framework that took him from broke to 8-figures—and then taught him how to actually KEEP the money, the health, and the sanity.You'll discover:✅ The exact mindset shift that separated him from other entrepreneurs (it's not motivation)✅ How to scale without self-destructing (the "Lion & Lamb" principle)✅ Why slowing down is your biggest competitive advantage in business✅ The spiritual framework behind sustainable success (not just hype)✅ How pride and ego tank deals—and how to spot it before it costs you millions✅ The exit strategy nobody teaches: what to do AFTER you winThis is for founders, sales leaders, and entrepreneurs who are tired of the grind-at-all-costs mentality. Stephen breaks down how stillness, faith, and intentional leadership become your unfair advantage.If you've built something but lost yourself in the process—or you're about to—this conversation will reset your entire approach.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com
In Ep 39, Joe sits down with Sugar Shane Mosley, one of the most electrifying fighters in boxing history—three-division world champion, Hall of Famer, and legend who’s faced everyone from De La Hoya and Mayweather to Pacquiao and Canelo.From picking up gloves at 9 years old to becoming one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in the world, Shane opens up about what it really takes to win—mentally, physically, and spiritually. He talks about training his son Shane Mosley Jr. (now fighting for a world title), how discipline shaped his career, why modern boxing has gone soft, and how the fight game—and life—have changed over the decades.This is more than a boxing interview. It’s a masterclass in mindset, fatherhood, and faith, from a man who’s lived every round of it.
In Ep 38, Joe sits down with Eddie Garcia (Founder & CEO) and Mark Dimas (President & Co-Founder) of Realty of America (ROA)—the fastest-growing brokerage in the nation, closing $2.5B and 7,000 homes in just 10 months.From humble beginnings to national domination, Eddie and Mark break down how they built a real estate company that’s scaling 8x faster than eXp did in its early years—all without outside investors or debt. They share how faith, culture, and servant leadership became their growth engine, the importance of “belly-to-belly” relationship building in a digital world, and how they turned a dream into a national movement of over 2,300 agents across 17 states.We talk legacy, leadership, culture, faith, and the future of real estate tech—plus how ROA plans to go public within 24 months with their own proprietary tech stack.If you want to understand what it takes to build a billion-dollar company from pure grit, vision, and unity—this episode is a blueprint.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com
Joe sits down with Brendan Boyd, founder/CEO of Imperfect Action, to break down how entrepreneurs can turn a podcast into a profit center—without a giant audience. Brendan unpacks his Foundational Four (digital products, paid community, affiliate partners, VIP package), the Live Podcast model that converts on the spot, and how to build a podcast acquisition system (pod-closing) that brings in clients directly from the mic.You’ll learn how to package your show like a media business (LLC, EIN, business banking, funding), why a VIP package turns free guests into paid ones, how a paid community gives your audience access they actually want, and why most shows die in the “podcast graveyard” (no offers, no CTAs, no plan). If you’ve been publishing without monetizing, this episode gives you the playbook to flip the switch.
In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with entrepreneur and philanthropist Doran Andry—a man who went from six kids in a one-bedroom apartment… to making $1M in passive income by age 30.Doran shares how mentors like Jim Rohn and Tony Robbins shaped his mindset, why success is more about who you become than what you achieve, and the power of designing your life with intention. He breaks down how to manage your state of mind, the role of visualization, and why fulfillment matters more than just money.From billion-dollar distribution deals to building schools in Thailand, Doran’s story is proof that success leaves clues—and that imagination, discipline, and mentors can change your entire trajectory.We talk mentorship, manifestation, biohacking for longevity, and why even after retiring at 47, he’s still dreaming bigger than ever.This one’s packed with wisdom from a man who’s lived it all.
Rafa J. Conde walked away from a near–seven-figure Wall Street career to earn $38K as a rookie cop—and spend the next 18.5 years running narcotics, SWAT, and federal task-force ops. Why? A calling to serve, lead, and become the kind of man pressure can’t break.In this episode, Rafa unpacks the identity shift from money/status to mission/service, the moments that harden—or humble—a man, and how those lessons forged Man of War, his global movement to build disciplined, purpose-driven men. We get into the “Warrior’s Hour” morning routine (4:30 AM, cold plunge, meditation, run/lift), leadership under fire, raising strong sons in soft times, and why discipline, faith, and a clear code beat hacks every day of the week.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com
1Schea Cotton was a legend before social media—so dominant writers called him a “man-child.” By 15, he was the most feared high-school hooper in America… then he vanished from the headlines. In this raw conversation, Schea opens up about the real story: the pressure on prodigies, NCAA turmoil, undrafted heartbreak, a decade overseas, and the mental health battle that followed.We get into faith, resilience, and why the middle of the story—where no one’s watching—decides your life. Schea breaks down today’s youth-sports machine (NIL, portals, vultures), the role parents play in building or breaking foundations, and the non-negotiables he coaches: discipline, humility, and accountability.Now through his Academy of Ideas and the Manchild movement, he’s turning his experience into a blueprint for the next generation—so gifted kids become grounded adults. If you’ve ever carried expectations that felt heavier than your talent, this one will hit home.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com
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This episode really hits home — the focus on mindset and consistency in sales is something every professional can relate to. Joe’s way of breaking down real-world challenges makes it easy to stay motivated. If you ever need a break between episodes, I’ve been using this site to stream some great content: https://plotutv.com/