Marriage, Mortgages & Benihana | Ep. 18

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The MLO Project, Frazier and Michael welcome a special guest—Michael’s wife and business partner, Kimberlee McAllister—for a candid, funny, and insightful conversation about building a business and a marriage at the same time.Together, they unpack what it’s like running Empower LO, navigating roles, boundaries, and balancing life in the fast-paced mortgage world. With backgrounds in both mortgage and real estate, Michael and Kimberlee share what’s worked, what’s flopped, and why communication and shared vision are non-negotiables.And yes, you’ll hear about that Benihana night—because behind every strong couple in business is a hilarious story that keeps them grounded.Hit play for real talk on love, leadership, and building something that lasts—together.00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Guest01:06 Introducing Kimberlee McAllister02:14 Discussing Family Dynamics in the Mortgage Industry06:17 Kimberlee’s Role at Empower08:43 Transitioning to a Business Partnership15:21 The Importance of Industry Experience22:08 Empathy and Experience in Recruitment23:03 The Challenge of Transferring Industry Knowledge23:33 Importance of Empathy and Understanding in the Industry25:30 Balancing Work and Personal Life27:55 Intentional Quality Time28:46 Economic Conditions and Partnership Dynamics33:50 Working with Family vs. Spouse36:29 The 'No Reservations' Story40:32 Final Thoughts and FarewellJoin our HighLevel Facebook GroupTMP is presented by: Empower LOConnect with us at [email protected]