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Talking Shift with Craig

Talking Shift with Craig

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Are you ready to Make Shift Happen? 🔥


"This is a no corporate golf shirt conversation, because it’s not unicorns and rainbows out there, it’s bourbon in a dirty glass."


Join Craig Davis and his special guests as they get gritty about modern leadership, business strategy, AI solutions, and tackling those big-nasty-ugly obstacles we all face in life and business.


Whether you're a founder, an executive, or a high-performer, this podcast is your magnet to the compass designed to help you Make Shift Happen!


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  • Brady Thomas: Build Referral Gravity, not Cold Calls
    Mar 3 2026

    Learn how Brady Thomas grew his Volume by 45% without Cold Calling.

    Stop being a "transaction taker" and start building Referral Gravity. Learn the exact framework Brady Thomas used to grow his business by 45% year over year and fund $180M in 2025 while the rest of the Mortgage industry was stuck with high interest rate fatigue.

    Brady Thomas breaks down how he went from transaction taker to value creator while also moving from California to Boston in a down market and growing his business substantially.

    This episode reveals his three pillars of Referral Gravity so you can stop chasing business and start attracting referrals: Transactional Clarity, Authority, and Operational Leverage.

    If you want to rise above the grind and be the CEO of your business, this episode is your masterclass.

    Talking Shift episode Insights:

    Referral Partners don't refer people, they refer problems:
    Position yourself as the specific solution to their biggest headaches.

    • Create your Niche in a commoditized Mortgage Industry:
      How to be seen by your Realtors so you are the exact person they refer.
    • Stop being impressive, start being relatable:
      People connect with your "messy" human moments, not polished posts.
    • Be the CEO of your Business:
      Stop being a product and start being the strategy that helps your clients and referral partners.

    00:00 Introduction to Brady Thomas and His Success

    02:56 Falling Back in Love with the Business

    06:08 The Shift from Transactional to Value-Based

    08:57 Finding Your Voice in Content Creation

    11:50 Building Trust Through Authenticity

    15:06 The Long Game of Marketing and Connection

    17:38 Leveraging AI and Insights for Growth

    20:59 The Importance of Curiosity and Continuous Learning

    29:48 The Importance of Personal Branding

    33:38 Building Referral Gravity in Business

    34:07 Understanding the Mortgage Landscape

    38:34 Creating Clarity in Referrals

    41:55 Establishing Authority and Thought Leadership

    47:19 Operational Leverage for Sustainable Growth

    50:18 Finding Purpose in Business


    Today's Guest:

    Brady Thomas, Guest: An elite producer and owner at LaSalle Mortgage who grew his business by 45% year-over-year in a down market. He is a master of digital branding and systems-driven growth, moving $180M in volume through building referral gravity, not cold calls.

    👉Brady’s Instagram

    👉LaSalle Mortgage

    Craig Davis, Host: A leader’s leader, executive coach, and speaker with 20 years in the mortgage business, Craig is a Stage 3 cancer survivor with a mission to help busy leaders get unstuck, reduce stress, and Make Shift Happen in life and business.

    👉Coach Craig Davis

    👉Craig’s LinkedIn

    👉Craig’s Instagram

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    50 m
  • Eric Post: Elevating Humanity in the AI Era
    Feb 16 2026

    The most sophisticated tech ever, AI, is now table stakes.
    But AI is not the threat.

    On this episode of Talking Shift, Craig sits down with Eric Post, founder and CEO of Huzi.ai to get into the truth that many leaders are missing.

    The real disruption isn’t competitors using AI better than you.

    It’s the AI powered consumer who’s already informed, researched, and confident.

    Knowledge is no longer valuable when everyone has access to super intelligence.

    So what is the advantage?
    Humanity.
    Efficiency
    Leverage

    Eric and Craig dig into the perspectives that help shape how to use AI so your humanity always remains forward, and connected to your clients:
    • Why knowledge is no longer your value
    • How the AI powered consumer is using AI instead of search
    • Why authority without humanity is forgettable
    • How leaders move from being “smart” to being trusted

    AI is raising the bar, and it’s happening fast, faster than any technology in history.

    The future belongs to those who know how to pair AI intelligence with human wisdom.

    Listen in if you’re a CEO, a branch manager, a sales originator, or entrepreneur who wants to stay keep up with a world that’s changing fast.

    And the great news, it’s not too late!

    This conversation will break down the barriers of AI and get you excited about incorporating it into your business, and life.


    00:00 Introduction to AI and Humanity

    01:42 The State of AI Development

    05:12 The Shift from Search to Conversation

    07:09 SEO vs. AEO and GEO

    10:02 Building Authority in the AI Era

    12:15 The Rise of Content and Niche Markets

    16:23 The Race for Efficiency vs. Memorable Experiences

    18:36 From Knowledge Workers to Wisdom Workers

    24:39 Creating Human Connections in a Digital World

    27:42 The Importance of Stillness in a Fast-Paced World

    29:23 Finding Your Genius Zone

    31:37 The Power of Human Connection

    35:41 Personal Development Through Adversity

    39:15 Embracing Immersion and Curiosity

    41:27 The Birth of Who's He: Empowerment Through AI

    47:26 Closing the Gaps in AI Understanding

    54:40 The Future of AI and Humanity


    -AI is not making the industry easier; it's raising the bar.

    -The biggest threat to industries is the AI-powered consumer.

    -SEO is still important, but AEO and GEO are the future.

    -Creating memorable experiences is key in a commoditized market.

    -Human connection is essential in business and can be the difference between life and death.

    -Curiosity and resourcefulness are vital skills in the AI era.

    -AI can help individuals grow in ways they never thought possible.

    Craig Davis, Host: A leader’s leader, executive coach, and speaker with 20 years in the mortgage business, Craig is a Stage 3 cancer survivor with a mission to help busy leaders get unstuck, reduce stress, and Make Shift Happen in life and business.

    👉Coach Craig Davis

    👉Craig’s LinkedIn

    👉Craig’s Instagram

    Check out Talking Shift on all your favorite platforms.

    🎙️ The Talking Shift Podcast
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    57 m
  • Dino Katsiametis: The Ethos of Success
    Feb 3 2026

    "Common sense is the one thing that trumps everything else.".

    Dino grew up in the restaurant business, learning at an early age that success isn't about complex algorithms, it's about being a good human, discipline, and crisscrossing cheese in the kitchen to save time when cooking in the restaurant. Today, as the CEO of Ethos Lending, he’s disrupting a multi-billion dollar Mortgage industry and building something Mortgage Advisors want to retire at.

    In this episode of Talking Shift, Craig and Dino dive deep into why the traditional mortgage model is outdated, how AI is driving impact, and why as an entrepreneur you have to “burn the boats” to build a legacy.

    What you’ll learn in this episode:

    • The "Restaurant Rule" for Business: Why giving away a "free drink" was more powerful than anything else.
    • The M.U.M. Framework: How to turn your book of business into a “Mortgages Under Management” asset that is helping Loan Officers retire when ready.
    • AI as a CEO Tool: Why Dino wakes up at 4AM building an AI powerhouse to serve his business and increase the asset value of his Loan Officer’s Mortgages Under Management.
    • The Shift in Perspective: Why your perspective is the only thing standing between you and a million-dollar year.

    Timestamps:

    • 00:00 – Who is Dino? The CEO with a different "ethos".
    • 06:47 – Lessons from the Greek restaurant: Counting change and crossing cheese.
    • 09:20 – The "Distraction" Technique: Managing client anxiety.
    • 17:01 – Why Dino stopped "hunting" for loans to build a legacy.
    • 22:52 – Explaining M.U.M. (Mortgages Under Management) .
    • 38:49 – Waking up at 4:00 AM for the AI revolution.
    • 49:43 – The one word every leader needs: Perspective.

    ABOUT THE GUEST

    Dino Katsiametis is the CEO and Founder of Ethos Lending. With 28 years in the industry, Dino is a visionary leader focused on transforming loan officers into advisors. He is the pioneer of the MUM model and host of
    The Way
    podcast.

    🌐 Ethos Lending
    🌐 The Way Podcast
    🌐 Dino's LinkedIn

    ABOUT THE HOST

    Craig Davis is an Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, and host of
    Talking Shift
    . A valued leader in the mortgage industry and cancer survivor, Craig helps high-performers get out of the grind, reduce stress, and succeed on purpose.

    🌐Ascend Xperience
    🌐Craig’s LinkedIn

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    Craig Davis, Host: A leader’s leader, executive coach, and speaker with 20 years in the mortgage business, Craig is a Stage 3 cancer survivor with a mission to help busy leaders get unstuck, reduce stress, and Make Shift Happen in life and business.

    👉Coach Craig Davis

    👉Craig’s LinkedIn

    👉Craig’s Instagram

    Check out Talking Shift on all your favorite platforms.

    🎙️ The Talking Shift Podcast
    👉 Apple | Spotify | YouTube

    If you enjoy this podcast, please support it by liking, subscribing, and sharing with someone who needs to hear it.

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    52 m
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