Episode 18 | The Blitz Break 🎙️

This week on The Blitz Break, host Phil Rasmussen is joined by Buzz Howard and Justin Ingolia for a fun, festive Thanksgiving episode full of food debates, family moments, and big-picture reflections as the team looks ahead to 2026.

From classic Thanksgiving mains to everyone’s favorite side dishes, plus a few unexpected recipes straight out of Texas. This episode blends humor, warmth, and honest conversation.

In this episode, we cover:
🦃 The hosts’ must-have Thanksgiving dishes (and the ones they’re skipping)
🍽️ Some of the wildest regional holiday foods you’ll ever hear about
📈 Why the team is excited for 2026 and what they’re already preparing for in the new year
❤️ What each host is most thankful for, especially family

Lighthearted, genuine, and full of holiday spirit, this episode is the perfect listen for anyone gearing up for Thanksgiving and reflecting on the year ahead.

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What’s your go-to Thanksgiving dish?

#TheBlitzBreak #Thanksgiving #HolidayEpisode #Gratitude #Family #Mortgage #RealEstate #Leadership #Mindset #tbb 

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction=
00:02:03 Thanksgiving Plans & Family Traditions
00:09:52 Favorite Side Dishes & Texas Delicacies
00:18:28 Texas Food Culture & Unusual Meats
00:27:00 Blitz Break Success & Video Content Strategy
00:35:08 Growing Up in Texas: Scorpions & Snakes
00:46:04 Sports Culture: Texas vs California
00:55:22 Texas Wildlife Stories & Snake Encounters
01:04:01 Market Momentum & Looking Ahead to 2025
01:15:18 The 10,000 Hour Rule & Success Principles
01:23:43 What We’re Thankful For
01:32:21 Closing Remarks & Santa Sip and Shop Event

The BLITZ Break - Episode 18 - with Host Phil Rasmussen, Justin Ingolia, and Buzz Howard

Episode 20 | The Blitz Break 🎙️

This week on The Blitz Break, hosts Phil Rasmussen, Julie Shroyer, and Buzz Howard welcome Katie MacDiarmid from Sacramento Real Producers for a thoughtful, forward-looking conversation about community, connection, and what’s next in 2026.

The group reflects on everything Sacramento Real Producers accomplished in 2025 and shares an exciting look ahead, including the launch of a brand-new podcast, Beyond the Pages, which will be produced right here in our studio.

In this episode, we cover:
🤝 How Sacramento Real Producers built momentum and meaningful impact in 2025
🎙️ What’s coming in 2026, including the Beyond the Pages podcast launch
📈 Why real growth comes from relationships and networking, not just selling
🎯 New Year’s resolutions, personal goals, and professional priorities
❤️ A reminder of what really matters in life, both in and out of business

Whether you’re in real estate, mortgage, or any relationship-driven industry, this episode is full of perspective, encouragement, and real-world insight as we head into a new year.

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What’s one relationship you want to invest in more this year?

#TheBlitzBreak #SacramentoRealProducers #Networking #Leadership #RealEstate #BusinessGrowth #Relationships #Podcasting #Community #2026goals 

0:00 – Introduction & Welcomes
2:02 – Sacramento Real Producers Awards Gala Recap
12:00 – The Difficulty of Self Promoting
17:27 – Community Impact & Networking
29:12 – Abundance Mindset & Relationship Building
31:00 – Earning Sales
41:32 – The Two Types of Networking
48:33 – Sacramento Real Producer’s New Podcast
51:02 – Julie’s 2026 Goals
1:00:00 – Family Traditions & Reflections
1:18:40 – Mortgage Market Update
1:22:01 – Final Thoughts & Farewell

The BLITZ Break - Episode 20 - (Guest) Katie MacDiarmid

Just You & Me

Episode 26 | The Blitz Break 🎙️

This week on The Blitz Break, hosts Phil Rasmussen and Buzz Howard welcome Noel and Shauna Felix, founders of GiVE Culture, for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about unity, empathy, and the impact of choosing to lead with grace in a divided world.

What starts with light banter and road trip stories quickly turns into a meaningful deep dive into the origins of GiVE Culture, the experiences that shaped its mission, and how a simple message can spark real change in schools, businesses, and communities.

In this episode, we cover:
🤍 The origin of GiVE Culture and the personal experiences that inspired the movement
🏫 How GiVE Culture is being implemented in schools to combat bullying and promote accountability
🏀 Why sports can be the ultimate equalizer and bridge between cultures and backgrounds
🧠 Emotional intelligence, judgment, and the importance of giving people grace
🎨 The intentional design behind the GiVE Culture brand and message
🤝 How Big Valley Mortgage’s “Give Value” philosophy aligns with the GiVE Culture mission
📈 A quick market update from Buzz and upcoming community events

This episode is a reminder that leadership, business, and life are all better when rooted in empathy, connection, and purpose. Whether you’re in mortgage, real estate, education, sports, or simply trying to make a positive impact, there’s something here for you.

👉 Connect with Noel and Shauna and get involved with GiVE Culture:
Visit https://www.shopgiveculture.com/ to learn more, support the mission, and bring GiVE Culture into your school, workplace, or community.

If this conversation resonated with you, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share the episode with someone who believes in building stronger, more connected communities.

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction: Road Trip Stories & Life Lessons 
00:10:14 The Origin of Give Culture 
00:14:41 The "Got Milk" Campaign Inspiration 
00:16:46 Give Culture in Schools 
00:23:14 Big Valley Mortgage Partnership 
00:37:34 Judgment, Race & Personal Experience 
00:45:09 Sports as the Great Equalizer 
00:47:40 Emotional Intelligence & Grace 
00:55:44 Noel’s Basketball Journey 
01:01:04 The Power of Sports to Unite 
01:08:34 The Give Culture Brand Design 
01:10:25 Economic Update & Interest Rates 
01:13:43 Upcoming Events & Closing 
01:14:23 Building Memories & Home

The BLITZ Break - Episode 26 - (Guests) Noel and Shauna Felix

Episode 27 | The Blitz Break 🎙️

This week on The Blitz Break, it’s just the core crew, Phil Rasmussen, Buzz Howard, and Julie Shroyer, for a focused, practical conversation on relationships, consistency, and how to build a business that lasts.

From the power of a well-managed database to networking with intention, this episode is all about giving value first and trusting that the business will follow.

In this episode, we cover:
🤝 Why networking still matters (and how to do it without feeling salesy)
📇 The importance of maintaining and actually using your database
🎁 Ways to give real value to your clients and partners without constantly selling
📊 Buzz’s market update and what’s happening right now in the housing and lending world
📱 Julie’s Social Media Tip of the Week you can start using immediately

Whether you’re in mortgage, real estate, or any relationship-driven industry, this episode is a reminder that the best businesses are built on consistency, service, and genuine connection.

👉 Enjoying the show? LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and tell us in the comments:
What’s one way you’re giving value to your network this month?

Chapters
00:00:00 - Introduction & Give Heart Event
00:03:38 - Networking Events Strategy
00:07:20 - The Art of Networking
00:10:48 - Follow-Up & Building Relationships
00:15:14 - Being Memorable at Events
00:20:56 - Standing Out from the Crowd
00:24:01 - Give Value Philosophy
00:27:01 - Client Appreciation Events
00:31:01 - Creating Memorable Experiences
00:34:57 - Giving Without Expectations
00:37:02 - Database Management
00:42:08 - Building Your Database
00:44:13 - The Threat of AI & Staying Relevant
00:47:18 - Consistency & Systems
00:48:54 - Overcoming Sales Paralysis
00:50:54 - Don’t Quit Too Early
00:54:10 - Confidence Through Knowledge
00:56:30 - Providing Value to Homeowners
00:59:03 - Mortgage Minute - Market Update
01:03:10 - Social Media Tip - Consistency

The BLITZ Break - Episode 27

Episode 28 | The Blitz Break 🎙️

This week on The Blitz Break, hosts Phil Rasmussen and Buzz Howard welcome Jason Mata, top-producing loan officer at American Pacific Mortgage, for a deep dive into the 2026 housing market, buyer psychology, and what it really takes to win in today’s lending environment.

From market predictions to daily disciplines, this episode is packed with insight for loan officers, real estate professionals, and homebuyers trying to make smart moves in a shifting market.

In this episode, we cover:

📈 2026 Market Outlook & Trends
Why optimism is rising, increased buyer activity despite steady rates, pent-up demand, and how limited supply continues to impact pricing.

🧠 Home Buyer Psychology
Why buyers are jumping in before rates drop, normalizing today’s interest rates, debunking the 20% down myth, and understanding the true cost of waiting versus building equity.

🎓 Education & Value-First Strategy
Jason’s homebuyer education program (serving 10,000+ attendees annually), rent vs. buy analysis, and how to build trust before talking about rates to avoid becoming a commodity.

🚀 Business Strategy & Daily Disciplines
High-value consultations, quarterly goal setting, and the tools powering his business (Salesforce, Mortgage Coach, Total Expert, Jungo). Plus, preferred realtor partnerships and a strong direct-to-consumer model.

🤝 Client Relationships & Aftercare
Customized consultations, rate watch programs, serving all credit levels equally, and community-driven initiatives like Give Value.

🤖 AI & Technology
Using ChatGPT for planning and content, testing AI outbound calls with transparency, and why authentic AI use matters more than shortcuts.

📊 Market Minute Update
Weekly rate trends, key economic indicators, and updates on the CalHFA Dream For All program enrollment window.

Whether you’re a loan officer looking to level up, a realtor navigating buyer hesitation, or a consumer trying to understand the current market, this episode delivers practical strategy, mindset shifts, and forward-looking insight.

👉 Enjoying the show? LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and tell us in the comments:
Are you bullish on 2026 — or still waiting on rates?

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction & Guest Welcome
00:04:52 2026 Market Outlook & Buyer Activity
00:08:48 Home Buyer Education Program
00:16:18 Common Home Buyer Misconceptions
00:21:18 Tools & Systems for Success
00:23:12 AI in Mortgage Business
00:30:00 Database Management & Email Campaigns
00:31:00 Give Value Program & Community Events
00:33:08 Jason’s Journey & Motivation
00:36:04 Daily Disciplines & Business Planning
00:43:00 Real Estate Market & Preferred Partners
00:53:03 Client Aftercare & Rate Watch Program
00:57:00 Mortgage Minute Market Update
01:02:39 Closing & Wrap-up

The BLITZ Break - Episode 28 - (Guest) Jason Mata

Episode 29 | The Blitz Break 🎙️

This week on The Blitz Break, hosts Phil Rasmussen, Buzz Howard, and Julie Shroyer welcome Ryan Lundquist of the Lundquist Appraisal Company and the Sacramento Appraisal Blog for a thoughtful, grounded conversation that blends market insight, technology, and the human side of housing.

Ryan brings his appraiser’s perspective to a wide-ranging discussion on how AI can be a powerful tool when paired with genuine humanity, why boots-on-the-ground expertise still matters, and what the current market is really telling us beneath the headlines.

In this episode, we cover:
🤖 How AI can support (not replace) human judgment in real estate
🏠 Appraisal techniques and what appraisers are actually looking at in today’s market
📊 A clear-eyed look at current housing conditions and buyer behavior
❤️ Homeownership stories that have stuck with us and why they matter
🐾 Plus: some lighter moments, including pet stories and who on the show is (and maybe isn’t) an animal person

Whether you’re in real estate, mortgage, appraisal, or just love honest conversations about housing and people, this episode offers insight, perspective, and a few laughs along the way.

👉 Enjoying the show? LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and let us know in the comments:
What’s one housing story or market moment that’s stuck with you?

The BLITZ Break - Episode 29 - (Guest) Ryan Lundquist

Back from Blunder

Light The Dark (ft. Shauna Marshall)

This week on The Blitz Break, hosts Phil Rasmussen and Buzz Howard are joined by Patrick Woods of Keller Williams and Jesse Garcia of Maverick Real Estate for a high-level conversation on leadership, risk-taking, and what it really takes to stand out in today’s evolving real estate market.

From career-defining decisions to the growing role of AI, this episode blends mindset, strategy, and real-world experience from professionals who are actively shaping the industry.

In this episode, we cover:
🔥 “Burning the ships” and the mindset required to fully bet on yourself
⛓️ Breaking free from “golden handcuffs” and learning when to say no
💥 Why failure can be a superpower, and how to kill bad deals quickly
🏡 The shift from salesperson to trusted real estate consultant
🤝 A new approach to attracting (not recruiting) agents through value
🤖 AI in real estate: where to start, how to prompt, and building tools in minutes
🎥 Why showing up consistently with content builds trust and connection

Whether you’re a real estate agent, loan officer, or business professional navigating change, this episode is packed with practical insight, mindset shifts, and strategies you can apply right now.

👉 Enjoying the show? LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share with someone who’s ready to level up in their business.

💬 Drop a comment: What’s one risk you’ve taken that changed your trajectory?

Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro & Guest Introductions
0:04:13 Patrick’s New KW Regional Director Role
0:14:26 Jesse’s Origin Story: From Sheriff to Real Estate
0:19:03 Burning the Ships: Betting on Yourself
0:21:42 Golden Handcuffs, Fear & the Discipline to Say No
0:31:21 Failure as a Superpower & Killing Bad Deals Fast
0:40:33 The Value of Expertise & Real Estate as a Consulting Role
0:50:51 Introducing Compare: Attracting vs. Recruiting Agents
1:01:04 AI in Real Estate: Where to Start
1:04:28 Prompting AI & Building Tools in Minutes
1:08:27 AI Agents, Adoption & Getting People Engaged
1:16:35 Showing Up: Content, Trust & Being Human
1:26:09 Mortgage Update: Iran Conflict, Oil & Rising Rates
1:34:01 Rate Timing, Buyer Opportunity & Market Reality
1:40:40 The Cream Rises: Top Producers in a Tough Market
1:43:53 Closing Reflections & Outro

The BLITZ Break - Episode 32 - (Guests) Jesse Garcia and Patrick Woods

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