From Farm Fields to Finance: James Romero’s Pueblo-Powered Journey

Episode Description:

In this heartfelt episode of Elevate Each Other, host Freddie Martinez sits down with James Romero, a Pueblo native, former car finance manager, boxing enthusiast, and current mortgage loan officer with Edge Home Finance. James opens up about his deep ties to Pueblo—from working at Musso Farms as a kid to volunteering at Central High as a wrestling coach—and how those roots shaped his values.

James shares how a dream to travel the world with his wife and child sparked a complete lifestyle pivot. They visited 16 countries in less than a year, and returned with a renewed sense of purpose. Now James helps others plant roots by guiding clients through the home buying and refinancing process with transparency, creativity, and care.

This episode is about more than mortgages. It’s about staying local, thinking global, and finding joy in helping others move forward.

Highlights:

• His unexpected career shift from paramedic studies to car sales to home loans

• Why working from home helps him stay present as a father

• The inspiring story of his family’s year-long journey through Europe

• Coaching youth, giving back, and his future plans to grow a community-focused mortgage team

Connect with James Romero, The Mortgage Man at www.themortgagemancolorado.com