In this episode of Rick’s Room, Rick Grant sits down with Prince Obeng, founder of Afrodin, a global African fashion marketplace built to connect the African diaspora with authentic designers and artisans across the continent.
With more than two decades in the business and deep roots in Texas real estate, Kevin Breeland offers an on-the-ground view of the housing market’s current state.
A New View of Leadership In this episode of Rick’s Room, host Rick Grant welcomes returning guest Michael Harris-known both as a business leader and a longtime youth basketball coach-along with his former player and mentee, Connor Gleason. Connor recently graduated with a degree in finance and is now pursuing his MBA while exploring his…
Understanding the Current Market In this episode of Rick’s Room, host Rick Grant sits down with Bill Corbet, Managing Partner at BlackFin Group, to discuss career evolution, market resilience, and the forces shaping the mortgage industry in late 2025. Corbet reflects on his 23-year tenure at Citizens Bank, where he held nearly every role on…
The Changing PR Business In this episode of Rick’s Room, host Rick Grant catches up with longtime colleague Brian Rieger, founder of True Impact Communications, to talk about how PR and marketing are evolving in real estate, title, and mortgage. Fresh off the RESPRO conference, Brian explains why the classic playbook—press releases and trade placements…
Energy Work for Success In this episode of Rick’s Room, host Rick Grant reconnects with longtime friend and innovator Doring Lloyd to explore her inspiring career transition from financial services and fintech into holistic wellness. After decades in sales and marketing leadership, Doring followed a calling that began years ago—pursuing formal training in reflexology to…
The New Real Estate Opportunity In this episode of Rick’s Room, Rick Grant reconnects with longtime friend and industry veteran Brian Sacks for a candid conversation about reinvention, mindset, and uncovering opportunities in challenging times. With more than 40 years in the mortgage industry and two decades as a nationally recognized coach, Brian has seen…
In this episode of Rick’s Room, host Rick Grant sits down with Lynn Potyen, founder and owner of The GameBoard in Sheboygan. Lynn was recently honored as one of Wisconsin’s Women of Influence in the Business Owner category. She reflects on the ceremony, the inspiring stories of resilience shared by the honorees, and the ongoing…
In this episode of Rick’s Room, host Rick Grant talks with Melissa Kozicki, Director of Compliance at Mortgage Cadence, about the rapidly shifting mortgage compliance landscape and what lenders need to know now. Melissa explains that while there is significant churn—ranging from CFPB staffing changes and state-level activity to FHFA initiatives and speculation around Fannie…
In this episode of Rick’s Room, Rick Grant reconnects with longtime friend and industry leader Michael Harris to go beyond the philosophical and get practical about vision-driven leadership. Michael reflects on how successful leaders don’t just talk about culture—they build it from the inside out. Together, Rick and Mike explore: Mike shares his approach to…
