On this episode, I had the chance to talk with Andrew Crapuchettes. Andrew is one of those guys who thinks extremely clearly about business – how to do it right and how to do it well. He is the CEO at RedBalloon, which is, in his words, “A matchmaking service for people who just want freedom at work.” RedBalloon is barely a year old, but it already has a widely-recognized brand name, and it is growing quickly. So, here’s a little window into what they are doing right over there. Work is Good is a podcast from Cleveland Street Mortgage where we aim to help people enjoy and excel at their work. We do this by having conversations about the beliefs, qualities, and habits that make that possible. We also start every episode with a brief housing market update and a mortgage question of the week. Check out the work Andrew is doing at RedBalloon: https://www.redballoon.work/ If you want help financing a property in Washington or Idaho, we love helping people wherever they are at in the process! Chris: 206-999-6941 | chris@clevelandstreet.com Landon: 206-384-7717 | landon@clevelandstreet.com Visit our Website: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/ Schedule a Mortgage Consultation: https://calendly.com/clevelandstreet/... Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClevelandStr... Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevelandst... Listen to our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qx68ul... Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... NMLS 1902724 | Equal Housing Opportunity #realestate #finance #home
Taking responsibility is critical. The best way to see the value of it is by looking at specific areas of life and real examples rather than just discussing responsibility in general. This week's conversation aims to emphasize the importance of responsibility by talking about specific areas where it can have an impact. Work is Good is a podcast from Cleveland Street Mortgage where we aim to help people enjoy and excel at their work. We do this by having conversations about the beliefs, qualities, and habits that make that possible. We also start every episode with a brief housing market update and a mortgage question of the week. If you want help financing a property in Washington or Idaho, we love helping people wherever they are at in the process! Chris: 206-999-6941 | chris@clevelandstreet.com Landon: 206-384-7717 | landon@clevelandstreet.com Visit our Website: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/ Schedule a Mortgage Consultation: https://calendly.com/clevelandstreet/... Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClevelandStr... Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevelandst... Listen to our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qx68ul... Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... NMLS 1902724 | Equal Housing Opportunity #realestate #finance #home
Philip Meech is the founder and owner of Caffe Lusso, a coffee company based in Redmond, WA. While still relatively small compared to some of the big names in the industry, they have accomplished some really impressive things over the years, and you don’t have to talk to Philip for long to be blown away by his knowledge of his trade. My dad and I recently met Philip at his roastery, and although it was not the main topic of conversation, his knowledge and study of branding really impressed me. He was an easy choice as our first guest for the branding episodes of our podcast. Work is Good is a podcast from Cleveland Street Mortgage where we aim to help people enjoy and excel at their work. We do this by having conversations about the beliefs, qualities, and habits that make that possible. We also start every episode with a brief housing market update and a mortgage question of the week. Check out Caffe Lusso's amazing coffee selection and see what sets them apart: https://caffelusso.com/ If you want help financing a property in Washington or Idaho, we love helping people wherever they are at in the process! Chris: 206-999-6941 | chris@clevelandstreet.com Landon: 206-384-7717 | landon@clevelandstreet.com Visit our Website: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/ Schedule a Mortgage Consultation: https://calendly.com/clevelandstreet/... Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClevelandStr... Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevelandst... Listen to our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qx68ul... Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... NMLS 1902724 | Equal Housing Opportunity #realestate #finance #home
Jamie Clark is the coach of the men’s soccer team at the University of Washington. He has led the team to 7 straight 12-win seasons, including 3 straight appearances in the Elite Eight of the NCAA D1 tournament, and one championship game appearance in 2021. Needless to say, we were eager to hear about his career and what he thinks has led to the success of the program. We were surprised by his answer. Work is Good is a podcast from Cleveland Street Mortgage where we aim to help people enjoy and excel at their work. We do this by having conversations about the beliefs, qualities, and habits that make that possible. We also start every episode with a brief housing market update and a mortgage question of the week. If you want help financing a property in Washington or Idaho, we love helping people wherever they are at in the process! Chris: 206-999-6941 | chris@clevelandstreet.com Landon: 206-384-7717 | landon@clevelandstreet.com Visit our Website: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/ Schedule a Mortgage Consultation: https://calendly.com/clevelandstreet/... Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClevelandStr... Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevelandst... Listen to our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qx68ul... Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... NMLS 1902724 | Equal Housing Opportunity #realestate #finance #home
We have an exciting guest coming on for next week’s episode, but we did take a week off of recording a new episode over Christmas. I want to take the chance to share an old interview that my Dad and brother did last spring. Although the conversation took a slightly different shape, this interview with Jordan Clemans is part of a series of videos that ultimately led to the Work is Good podcast as it is. Jordan is a real estate agent with Story Real Estate in Moscow, Idaho. He has a great perspective on why he loves his job, and he also offers valuable advice on being committed to your work without letting it consume you. Work is Good is a podcast from Cleveland Street Mortgage where we aim to help people enjoy and excel at their work. We do this by having conversations about the beliefs, qualities, and habits that make that possible. We also start every episode with a brief housing market update and a mortgage question of the week. If you want help financing a property in Washington or Idaho, we love helping people wherever they are at in the process! Chris: 206-999-6941 | chris@clevelandstreet.com Landon: 206-384-7717 | landon@clevelandstreet.com Visit our Website: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/ Schedule a Mortgage Consultation: https://calendly.com/clevelandstreet/... Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClevelandStr... Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevelandst... Listen to our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qx68ul... Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... NMLS 1902724 | Equal Housing Opportunity #realestate #finance #home
Daniel Doran’s story is a great reminder of the importance of patience and having a long-term perspective in business. However, maintaining patience has not forced him to give up his ambition to grow. As an athlete, he was wired to constantly look for ways to improve and succeed. Combining patience and ambition, he has been able to go from working in construction to now buying and growing several blue collar businesses. In this week’s episode, he shares his story and the qualities that he thinks have enabled him to see that growth over the years. Work is Good is a podcast from Cleveland Street Mortgage where we aim to help people enjoy and excel at their work. We do this by having conversations about the beliefs, qualities, and habits that make that possible. We also start every episode with a brief housing market update and a mortgage question of the week. If you want help financing a property in Washington or Idaho, we love helping people wherever they are at in the process! Chris: 206-999-6941 | chris@clevelandstreet.com Landon: 206-384-7717 | landon@clevelandstreet.com Visit our Website: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/ Schedule a Mortgage Consultation: https://calendly.com/clevelandstreet/... Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClevelandStr... Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevelandst... Listen to our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qx68ul... Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... NMLS 1902724 | Equal Housing Opportunity #realestate #finance #home
A right view of work understands that serving a customer is ultimately at the core of every good business. As I heard someone put it in another interview I did recently, “In business, if you can obsess over your customers’ problems, that’s where you’re going to come up with your best ideas and solutions for those problems.” This week, my dad and I discuss how maintaining a great customer experience can make or break any business. We get into what that has looked like for us at CSM specifically and how anyone can take their emphasis on customer experience to the next level. Work is Good is a podcast from Cleveland Street Mortgage where we aim to help people enjoy and excel at their work. We do this by having conversations about the beliefs, qualities, and habits that make that possible. We also start every episode with a brief housing market update and a mortgage question of the week. If you want help financing a property in Washington or Idaho, we love helping people wherever they are at in the process! Chris: 206-999-6941 | chris@clevelandstreet.com Landon: 206-384-7717 | landon@clevelandstreet.com Get a quick quote or fill out an application: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClevelandStr... Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevelandst... Listen to our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qx68ul... Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... NMLS 1902724 | Equal Housing Opportunity #realestate #finance #home
There are times where you have to put your head down and do a job where you are simply not a good fit. But it makes a world of difference to work in a role that lines up with the talents and interests that you have been given. On today’s episode, I talk to Ben Hess of ThirdPool Recruiting. He talks about why he is passionate about connecting people with jobs that fit them well and what it is about Thirdpool that makes it uniquely effective in serving everyone involved. Work is Good is a podcast from Cleveland Street Mortgage where we aim to help people enjoy and excel at their work. We do this by having conversations about the beliefs, qualities, and habits that make that possible. We also start every episode with a brief housing market update and a mortgage question of the week. If you want help financing a property in Washington or Idaho, we love helping people wherever they are at in the process! Chris: 206-999-6941 | chris@clevelandstreet.com Landon: 206-384-7717 | landon@clevelandstreet.com Get a quick quote or fill out an application: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClevelandStr... Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevelandst... Listen to our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qx68ul... Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... NMLS 1902724 | Equal Housing Opportunity #realestate #finance #home
You probably can’t count the number of times that you have heard someone say, “I wish I had more time to read.” Of course, there are certain seasons of life that lend themselves to reading and others where it is more difficult. It is a slower, more-involved form of education and entertainment. But at the end of the day, reading is like anything else. Whether you have time for it is determined by whether you choose to make time for it. This week’s conversation is about the value of reading to hone your craft and improve at your work. Work is Good is a podcast from Cleveland Street Mortgage where we aim to help people enjoy and excel at their work. We do this by having conversations about the beliefs, qualities, and habits that make that possible. We also start every episode with a brief housing market update and a mortgage question of the week. If you want help financing a property in Washington or Idaho, we love helping people wherever they are at in the process! Chris: 206-999-6941 | chris@clevelandstreet.com Landon: 206-384-7717 | landon@clevelandstreet.com Get a quick quote or fill out an application: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClevelandStr... Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevelandst... Listen to our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qx68ul... Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... NMLS 1902724 | Equal Housing Opportunity #realestate #finance #home
Different business owners take different approaches to growth. Some simply want to get to a certain dollar amount in revenue. Some set a goal of a specific number of employees. Whatever your goals are for growth, you need to be wise about the process. Too many companies have expanded themselves into the ground. Brett Baker has seen methods that lead to effective business growth as well as methods that lead to bankruptcy. On this episode, he helps business owners avoid growing into bankruptcy and realize their dreams of growth. Work is Good is a podcast from Cleveland Street Mortgage where we aim to help people enjoy and excel at their work. We do this by having conversations about the beliefs, qualities, and habits that make that possible. We also start every episode with a brief housing market update and a mortgage question of the week. If you want help financing a property in Washington or Idaho, we love helping people wherever they are at in the process! Chris: 206-999-6941 | chris@clevelandstreet.com Landon: 206-384-7717 | landon@clevelandstreet.com Get a quick quote or fill out an application: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClevelandStr... Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevelandst... Listen to our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qx68ul... Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... NMLS 1902724 | Equal Housing Opportunity #realestate #finance #home