Lion of Loans Podcast with James McKibban
Lion of Loans Podcast with James McKibban
Podcast Description
Discover the secrets to mortgage success with The Lion of Loans Podcast! Each week, top mortgage expert James McKibban shares insider tips to help you navigate complex financing, build wealth, and achieve real estate success. Listeners love our approachable style, guest interviews, and straightforward advice on interest rates, creative lending, and more. Whether you're a first-time buyer or an investor, you'll find the clarity, confidence, and proven strategies to roar forward. Elevate your real estate journey and unleash your financial potential with The Lion of Loans Podcast—start listening.
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The podcast focuses on wealth building, real estate success, and mortgage insights, with episodes covering topics such as the dynamics of luxury real estate, the impact of reality TV on agents, and personal branding in a competitive market. Notable discussions include the balance between public and private life as a high-profile agent and the importance of authentic networking for career growth.
Discover the secrets to mortgage success with The Lion of Loans Podcast! Each week, top mortgage expert James McKibban shares insider tips to help you navigate complex financing, build wealth, and achieve real estate success. Listeners love our approachable style, guest interviews, and straightforward advice on interest rates, creative lending, and more. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an investor, you’ll find the clarity, confidence, and proven strategies to roar forward. Elevate your real estate journey and unleash your financial potential with The Lion of Loans Podcast—start listening.
What’s it really like working at the Oppenheim Group? Is reality TV helping or hurting real estate agents? How do you balance personal life and high-level networking in a luxury-driven industry?
In this episode of The Lion of Loans Podcast, host James McKibban sits down with Jen Castaneda, a seasoned real estate professional with a background in PR and a thriving career at the Oppenheim Group in Newport Beach. They dive into:
🏡 The Reality of Real Estate on Reality TV – Does being featured on Selling the OC bring in more business, or does it create challenges with high-profile clients? Jen shares her firsthand experience.
💼 Working in a Luxury-Driven Market – From Beverly Hills to Newport Beach, Jen reflects on transitioning between top-tier real estate firms like Nest Seekers, Douglas Elliman, Compass, and the Oppenheim Group.
📺 The Public vs. Private Balance – Jen discusses the unique challenges of dating in the spotlight, maintaining professionalism, and handling clients who want to stay out of the public eye.
🤝 Why Relationships Matter – Real estate is a people business. Jen and James explore the power of networking, building trust with clients, and why referrals can make or break your career.
🐶 A Love for Pets & Personal Passions – Jen opens up about her 14-year-old dog and how her love for animals ties into her real estate journey. Learn how passions outside of work can enhance your brand.
🎤 From PR to Real Estate – Before selling homes, Jen worked with major brands like Victoria’s Secret and Universal Music. She explains how her background in entertainment PR helped shape her real estate career.
Plus, James and Jen get candid about:
🔹 The unpredictability of real estate deals and last-minute client demands
🔹 The competitive nature of working with a spouse or partner in real estate
🔹 How agents can leverage luxury branding while still staying relatable
🔹 Whether being part of an elite brokerage is worth the hype
💡 Key Takeaway: Whether you’re in real estate, finance, or entrepreneurship, success comes from hard work, adaptability, and the ability to balance personal and professional growth.
🎧 Hit play now to hear exclusive insights from one of the most dynamic agents in Southern California!
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🏆 Ready to dominate in real estate? Listen in now and take your business to the next level!
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