Cameron Bishop is a seasoned executive and entrepreneur with decades of experience leading growth and transformation. He is a Managing Director and Partner at Raincatcher, a FINRA-compliant investment bank specializing in the sale of privately held companies. With over 70 M&A transactions completed as both buyer and seller, Cameron brings unmatched expertise in guiding business owners through the complex process of maximizing value in a sale. Previously, he served as CEO of Intertec Publishing, scaling it into a $400 million enterprise, and co-founded Ascend Media, a PE-backed startup that grew to $120 million in just three years.

In this episode, Steve and Cameron discuss:

• Cameron’s journey from journalism student to serial entrepreneur
• How one failed acquisition shaped his leadership approach
• The role of servant leadership and listening in building strong teams
• Adapting leadership styles to motivate diverse teams
• The value of lifelong learning and reinvention

Key Takeaways:

• Failure is often the best teacher. The lessons gained from setbacks can shape resilience, sharpen decision-making, and influence leadership style far more deeply than success ever could.
• People matter more than processes. True business success comes from understanding, motivating, and valuing individuals, not just checking boxes on technical diligence.
• Servant leadership is about humility. By hiring people smarter than themselves, listening to their insights, and adjusting when necessary, leaders unlock greater wisdom than they could achieve alone.
• Motivation is never universal. Every person is driven by something different, and leaders who take time to uncover those drivers can inspire their teams to perform at the highest level.
• Lifelong learning fuels reinvention. Staying curious, adaptable, and willing to evolve ensures both leaders and their organizations remain relevant and thriving in a changing world.

“My goal is always to be the dumbest person in the room. I loved hiring smart people. I never tried to hire people in my own image, which so many senior-level people do. I wanted a very eclectic mix of senior-level executives and employees in general. For that matter, they came from different experiences and different walks of life, because they all add a different kind of value, and the sum of the parts is greater. You know, one plus one equals three is what you get out of that.” - Cameron Bishop

Connect with Cameron Bishop:

Website: https://raincatcher.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-bishop-19b6804/

Email: cameron.bishop@raincatcher.com

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking

Email: grow@rewireinc.com

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Patrick Palmer has 30 years of experience in the mortgage banking industry, developing retail origination sales, marketing, and operational platforms. Patrick currently serves as Executive Vice President with CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC. Prior to joining CrossCountry, Patrick was the President of National Sales for RPM Mortgage and Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Alpine Mortgage Planning in Lake Oswego, Oregon. He has spent his career helping hungry, humble, smart originators crush their barriers and scale their business to new heights.

Patrick attended Western Oregon University and George Fox University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in business and economics and his MBA with a focus in Finance. Patrick is the former Chairman of the Western Oregon University Foundation board of directors and serves many local charities.

In this episode, Steve and Patrick discuss:

• The impact of mentorship and having guides who shorten the learning curve
• Why emotional intelligence is essential for leadership and how it can be developed
• The role of failure as a requirement—not an option—for growth and leadership
• How fear of permanence and abandonment blocks trying new things
• The importance of shared vision and values in building effective teams

Key Takeaways:

• True mentorship thrives on availability, willingness, and skill. Great mentors provide guidance freely, without expectation of return, and their generosity can change the entire trajectory of someone’s career.
• Emotional intelligence and empathy are not fixed traits. They can be developed and strengthened through practice, self-awareness, and intentional learning over time.
• Failure is not the end but a stepping stone. When reframed as part of growth, mistakes become powerful lessons that accelerate leadership and personal development.
• Fear often spirals into catastrophic thinking. Leaders who recognize this can reframe mistakes as temporary setbacks, helping themselves and others move forward with clarity.
• Shared vision and values unify teams. When leaders create alignment, they unlock collective energy and purpose that drives long-term success.

“The thing you have to get your mind around first is that failure is not final. Human mistakes, if I made a mistake, that doesn't define me for the rest of my life. Get up, brush yourself off, move on. There's no finality to it until our lives are over.” - Patrick Palmer

Connect with Patrick Palmer:

Website: https://crosscountrymortgage.com/lake-oswego-or-5403/patrick-palmer/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickrpalmer/

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking

Email: grow@rewireinc.com

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Donna Wright brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the mortgage industry, having held senior roles at top financial institutions, including Wells Fargo and Bank of America. She began her career as an originator and rose to become a regional sales manager and national production manager, where she built a reputation for recruiting, motivating, and coaching high-performing teams. Known for driving revenue, building markets, and enhancing profitability, Donna has led organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to entrepreneurial ventures. With expertise in Six Sigma, start-up growth, and franchising, she is both a seasoned sales executive and successful business owner. Donna holds a BA in Economics from the University of Dallas and currently resides in Austin.

In this episode, Steve and Donna discuss:

• How mindset drives resilience and success in tough times
• The value of learning something new every day about people, business, and yourself
• Why surrounding yourself with the right people can shift your outlook and energy
• The value of transparency and honesty in leadership and relationships
• How working with a coach can accelerate growth and keep you accountable

Key Takeaways:

• Mindset is more than actions—it reflects who you choose to be when adversity strikes, shaping both resilience and long-term success.
• Embracing the idea of being “so wrong for so long” opens the door to fresh perspectives and lasting growth.
• Even small acts of daily learning create momentum; over time, they keep you sharp, adaptable, and ready for change.
• Surrounding yourself with people who lift you higher is essential because their energy and encouragement can break negative cycles.
• A coach doesn’t just guide you—they challenge your blind spots and hold you accountable, helping you reach levels you couldn’t achieve alone.

“The most important thing that any of us could focus on is mindset and what we do to set our minds right, because if our mind's not right, the rest isn't really right.” - Donna Wright

Connect with Donna Wright:

Website: https://republicstatemortgage.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-wright-4b59827/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donna.m.wright.37/

Email: dwright@rsmc.net

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking

Email: grow@rewireinc.com

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.