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Breakthrough with Chris Medellin

Christopher Medellin
75 Hard
Mortgage Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Loan Depot
Lone Depot
Life Undeferred
Chatgpt
One Jordan
MBS Highway
Kara Steel
Shivani Peterson
Omar El-Takrori
Recovery
Sobriety
Craig Ballantyne
Youtube
Coaching
Salt Lake City
Personal Brand
Storytelling

Breakthrough Podcast with Chris Medellin is a platform meant to spotlight diverse and remarkable stories of breakthrough individuals in the mortgage, real estate spaces and beyond.As a Mexican-American, Chris has been no stranger to adversity in his career, feeling like just another cog in the machine. Everything he has built for himself, he has raised his hand, used his voice, and found ways to b... more

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In this episode, I sit down with Rich Krupnik, a 20-year mortgage veteran and team leader based in Phoenix who grew his business over 700% in two years. Not because the market was good. Not because he got lucky. Because he made a decision that most p... more

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In this episode, I sit down with Alexa DePaolo, real estate expert, business strategist, and national keynote speaker, who built one of the most powerful brands in mortgage after surviving an abusive relationship, single motherhood, and years of fina... more

In this episode, I sit down with Jerrid Sebesta, a former meteorologist and TV personality who walked away from a successful career in Phoenix and Minnesota to figure out why success alone was not enough.

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In this episode, I sit down with Craig Ballantyne, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and the person behind the Perfect Week Formula, who has spent 25 years helping entrepreneurs stop building businesses that run their lives.

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Jerrid Sebesta
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Craig Ballantyne
Wall Street Journal bestselling author, discipline expert
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Corey Luckow
Mortgage industry professional who rebuilt her career after cancer, later leading a branch and forming partnerships
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Episode: Diagnosed With Cancer Twice Before 35, and Still Became a Top Mortgage Producer with Corey Luckow
Gretchen Seeck
Recovering alcoholic and entrepreneur featured for her sobriety journey and transformation
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Episode: From Addiction to Purpose: Gretchen Seeck’s Powerful Journey to Sobriety
Omar El-Takrori
Personal brand expert and YouTuber
Episode: He made $500K in ONE WEEK Using This Exact Content System with Omar El-Takrori
Shivani Peterson
Top mortgage lender, coach, and brand builder
Independent real estate/mortgage professional
Episode: You’re abusing your brain, and it’s costing you everything with Shivani Peterson
Anthony Hsieh
CEO of Lone Depot
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Neel Dhingra
Founder of Forward (neelhome on Instagram)
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Kara Steel
Loan Depot branch leader who built a community mastermind
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Episode: The Branch Leader’s Guide to Growth with Kara Steel

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Chris Medellin
Host of Breakthrough Podcast, focused on diverse stories of breakthrough individuals in mortgage, real estate, and related fields.

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    Kris Ward
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  • Outstanding Podcast! Five Stars!

    This podcast is exceptional! With captivating storytelling, extensive knowledge, and top-notch production, it's quickly becoming one of my favorite! 5-stars!

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He made $500K in ONE WEEK Using This Exact Content System with Omar El-Takrori
Q: Were you teaching live one-on-one, or were you teaching groups, or were you teaching on YouTube?
Omar describes teaching on YouTube, which helped him reach a broader audience and scale beyond one-on-one coaching.
Diagnosed With Cancer Twice Before 35, and Still Became a Top Mortgage Producer with Corey Luckow
Q: What would you recommended to somebody going through something similar and unsure how to talk about it with others?
Show up with genuine care, be present, and offer support in the way the person needs—whether it's talking or giving space. When in doubt, be there and let them lead the conversation.
Turning Adversity to Empowerment: Chris Welton's and the One Jordan Concept
Q: What was the breakthrough moment that pushed you to pursue coaching and public speaking?
The birth and sudden loss of his son CJ became the catalyst, followed by a conscious shift to honor his memory by helping others. He rebuilt his life with coaching, mentorship, and stage appearances, aiming to impact more lives than corporate work allowed.
Why High Achievers Still Feel Empty (And How to Fix It) with Jerrid Sebesta
Q: What does it mean to be all-in, and how do you know when you are?
Being all-in means committing fully to a purpose or person, while remaining open to outcomes; the key is aligning actions from a sense of wholeness rather than fear, scarcity, or mere ambition.
Why High Achievers Still Feel Empty (And How to Fix It) with Jerrid Sebesta
Q: How did personal history shape your approach to belief and worth?
Early experiences with family chaos and a mother who struggled with self-worth taught him to examine identity and to believe in a higher purpose and his own deserving of success.

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This show centers on breakthrough moments and the practical, personal journeys behind ambitious professionals in mortgage, real estate, and adjacent fields. Episodes blend high-growth business lessons with resilience, mindset shifts, and tactics for turning adversity into opportunity—from branding and content strategy to leadership, recovery, and sustaining sustainable momentum. A notable throughline is the emphasis on authentic storytelling, actionable frameworks, and actionable routines that listeners can apply to their own careers or businesses. The format often features guests who have rebuilt or reimagined their careers, offering concrete steps, playbooks, and real-life milestones that showcase how to design a more purposeful and high-... more

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