Welcome back to The Growth Mindset Podcast with your hosts Adam Crosley and Rick Riddle! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the inspiring journey of Michelle C. Fowler, a powerhouse in the real estate world and Team Leader at The Adirondack Advantage Team at Real Broker, LLC. Michelle went from being a Real Estate Assistant to building her own team and becoming a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker. With over 25 years of experience, she’s helped clients buy and sell homes across Clinton,...

In this heart-centered and wisdom-packed episode of The Growth Mindset Podcast, hosts Rick Riddle and Adam Crosley sit down with none other than Alexander Arcelay, Branch Manager at Crown Home Mortgage. With over two decades of experience as a Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator, Alex brings a masterful understanding of mortgage programs and a deep passion for helping people turn their real estate dreams into reality. From first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors, Alex has helped countless fam...

In this powerful episode of The Growth Mindset Podcast, hosts Rick Riddle and Adam Crosley sit down with seasoned mortgage pro Fred Sisbarro, Loan Officer at Union Home Mortgage. With nearly two decades in the mortgage industry, Fred brings a wealth of knowledge from sales to operations, and an approach that’s all about ownership—even when the problem isn’t his. Fred shares how his personal philosophy of taking initiative, solving problems, and delivering elite customer service has led to a loy...

In this episode of The Growth Mindset Podcast, hosts Rick Riddle and Adam Crosley sit down with Kira Witherwax, Associate Real Estate Broker at RE/MAX North Country. Kira has built a reputation for helping buyers and sellers create strong, thriving communities by finding homes that fit their lives—not just their budgets. Kira shares her expertise in systemizing real estate processes, the power of delegation, and building a high-performing team. If you're looking to scale your real estate busine...

In this episode of The Growth Mindset Podcast, hosts Rick Riddle and Adam Crosley sit down with Jeffrey Cheng, a Mortgage Loan Originator at Crown Home Mortgage. Jeffrey’s journey from Structural Engineer to Mortgage Professional is an inspiring one, driven by his passion for helping people achieve the American Dream of homeownership. Jeffrey shares his expertise in credit repair, underwriting guidelines, and specialized loan programs, all of which allow him to make the mortgage process as smoo...

In this episode of The Growth Mindset Podcast, hosts Rick Riddle and Adam Crosley take a deep dive into the lessons we can learn from the wisdom of past generations. Inspired by the stories and experiences of Grampa Charlie, this episode unpacks the mindset, work ethic, and timeless advice that can help shape success in both life and business. Rick and Adam discuss the importance of resilience, discipline, and taking a long-term approach—values that remain as relevant today as they were decades...

On this episode of The Growth Mindset Podcast, hosts Rick Riddle and Adam Crosley sit down with Matthew VanFossen, CEO of Absolute Home Mortgage Corporation. With over a decade of experience in residential mortgage lending and more than $5 billion in retail originations, Matthew brings a unique blend of technology, compliance, and leadership expertise to the industry. Known for his disruptive thinking, Matthew has helped revolutionize the mortgage process by integrating cutting-edge automation ...

In this episode of The Growth Mindset Podcast, hosts Rick Riddle and Adam Crosley dive into the powerful principle of success—helping others to achieve their goals so that you can achieve yours. Whether you're in real estate, mortgages, or any other business, this mindset shift can take your career and personal growth to the next level. Tune in as Rick and Adam share real-life stories, practical strategies, and actionable insights that will help you build stronger relationships, grow your busin...

In this episode of The Growth Mindset Podcast, hosts Rick Riddle and Adam Crosley sit down with William Koedatich, Manager at Crown Home Mortgage, to dive deep into the power of trust, knowledge, and success in the mortgage industry. William brings a passion for helping others achieve their homeownership dreams by keeping clients and referral partners well-informed throughout the mortgage process. He believes in the power of personal business relationships and continuously strives to enhance hi...

Welcome to another powerful episode of The Growth Mindset Podcast, hosted by Rick Riddle and Adam Crosley. In this episode, we dive into the concept of execution versus perfection. Too often, people get stuck in analysis paralysis, waiting for the "perfect" plan before taking action. But in reality, success favors those who take action, adapt, and refine their strategies along the way. Rick and Adam break down why an imperfect plan, executed with consistency and focus, will always outperform a ...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Growth Mindset Podcast! Hosted by Rick Riddle and Adam Crosley, this show is dedicated to helping real estate and mortgage professionals elevate their careers, sharpen their entrepreneurial skills, and cultivate a mindset for success. In this episode, Rick and Adam dive deep into the concept of The Growth Mindset—what it is, why it’s crucial for success, and how adopting this mindset can transform the way you approach business and life. Whether you're a ...

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