{"podcast":{"title":"The Loan Officer Podcast","slug":"the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263","podcast_index_feed_id":1213263,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/TheLoanOfficerPodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://TheLoanOfficerPodcast.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7106559/TLOP_Podcast_Thumbnail_2025a0mwp.png","author":"Dustin Owen","episode_count":675,"summary":"This show makes the boring FUN! Imagine if Joe Rogan and Dave Ramsey had a baby. That’s this show! These guys teach the sh*t they don’t teach in school. Their goal is to simplify topics that range from personal finance, purchasing real estate & obtaining home loans to being a successful mortgage originator, running a business and finding success as a sales professional. The mission is simple; to invite you into the room where it happens. They strive to teach you how to create opportunities even when it can be a struggle to get your foot in the door. While there is a lot of content geared specifically towards mortgage professionals, the majority of the episodes will resonate will all audience members. (Not just mortgage lenders!) D.O. (Dustin Owen) is the creator & host. He is a 20+ year veteran of the mortgage industry, a real estate investor, business coach and angel investor. J.C. (John Coleman) is the co-host / producer of the show. J.C. has 15+ years’ experience as an Emmy Award-Winning Content Creator & Marketer.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T08:19:37.209272+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263"},"episode":{"title":"Inside the Journey of Chris Hardiman: Building a $400 Million Mortgage Empire | Ep. 639","slug":"inside-the-journey-of-chris-hardiman-building-a-400-million-mortgage-empire-ep-639","published_at":"2026-06-29T21:16:46+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263/inside-the-journey-of-chris-hardiman-building-a-400-million-mortgage-empire-ep-639","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263","url":"https://TheLoanOfficerPodcast.podbean.com/e/inside-the-journey-of-chris-hardiman-building-a-400-million-mortgage-empire-ep-639/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uaiknrwcbqn4kud4/TLOP-POD639-CHRIS-20260629.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen welcomes Chris Hardiman, the co-founder of Fusion Home Loans, for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable and unconventional career path. Chris opens up about his unique journey, which began in the world of private equity and later led him into the burgeoning cannabis industry, before ultimately finding his calling in the mortgage business. Despite having no prior experience in the mortgage industry, Chris entered the field in 2018 and quickly distinguished himself as a top producer, funding an impressive $40 million annually within just a few years. Chris goes on to share how his entrepreneurial spirit and drive led him to co-found Fusion Home Loans, a company that has rapidly grown and is now projected to reach $400 million in annual loan volume. Throughout the episode, Chris provides valuable insights into the key factors that have contributed to his and Fusion’s success, emphasizing the importance of a relentless work ethic, deep knowledge of lending guidelines, and the cultivation of strong, trust-based relationships with realtors and referral partners. The conversation also delves into Fusion Home Loans’ ambitious vision for the future, with Chris outlining their strategic plans to scale the company and achieve $1 billion in originations by 2026. He discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with such rapid growth, as well as the company’s commitment to maintaining high standards of service and integrity. Listeners will gain practical advice and inspiration from Chris’s story, as he details the lessons learned from his diverse background and how those experiences have shaped his approach to leadership and business development in the mortgage industry. 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