Joe and John Motowidlak

In this episode, Chris sits down with John and Joe from Mpire to talk about the real story behind building a modern mortgage company, why the entrepreneurial loan officer is winning, and what makes MortgageCon one of the most unique mortgage conferences in the industry.You will hear how Mpire was created to be a home for the modern originator, with a focus on freedom, control, compliance, support, culture, and technology. John shares why they built a “fast car,” handed loan officers the keys, and designed a model that lets originators build the business and lifestyle they want inside a compliant, high support structure.Joe shares the behind the scenes story of launching MortgageCon, including how the event started, why it was built to be different, and how their hospitality mindset shaped the attendee experience. From early proof of concept to today’s immersive theme park style conference, this episode explains why MortgageCon is not a typical ballroom event and why attendees keep coming back.This conversation also dives into what loan officers often miss when comparing retail vs broker, including the real reasons originators switch, what they want most, and how Mpire approaches support, tech, compensation, and culture in a way that keeps top producers engaged.In this episode, you will learn:• How Mpire grew and what the company is focused on in 2026• Why support, control, pricing, compensation, technology, and culture matter most• How MortgageCon started and why it was created to be different, not “better”• What makes MortgageCon immersive, fast paced, and built for modern attention spans• Why Mpire uses short, high impact speaking formats instead of slow panel sessions• What the founders believe will shape the next era of the broker channel• The personal mindset lessons that came out of 2025, including strength and perseverance• What advice they would give themselves for 2026, including going fearlessly and rising to the challengeMortgageCon details mentioned in the episode:Universal Orlando, early February 2026Tickets and event info: mortgagecon2026.comIf you are a loan officer, mortgage broker, or mortgage leader looking for a fresh approach to growth, culture, tech, and events, this is an episode you will want to watch and share.Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. All loan subject to credit approval. Mortgage Con, mpire mortgage, mortgage conference, mortgage broker event, loan officer conference, broker channel, mortgage technology, mortgage culture, loan officer coaching, coaching with chris, mortgage entrepreneurship, mortgage originator support