Take It To The Max!

Take It To The Max!

National Mortgage Professional

Episodes 42
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Feb 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
34%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

Take It To The Max! with LaDonna Lockard, CEO of MaxClass, brings you expert insights from top mortgage professionals. From market trends to tech innovations, each episode delivers strategies to help you stay ahead. Whether you're a loan officer, lender, or industry executive, this podcast is your go-to source for expert advice, fresh perspectives, and the tools you need to accelerate your success. Tune in, level up, and Take It To The Max!

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Recent Episodes

Resilience, Wealth & Responsibility: A New Path to Homeownership with Dr. Boyce Watkins

Apr 23, 2026 23m

In this powerful episode of Take It To The Max, LaDonna Lockard welcomes Dr. Boyce Watkins for a thought-provoking conversation on financial education, resilience, and the realities of…

Education Over Sales: Creating Opportunity in Mortgage with Corey Singleton

Apr 09, 2026 20m

In this episode of Take It To The Max, LaDonna Lockard welcomes Corey Singleton, CEO of Inspired Mortgage and Chief Equity & Ethics Officer for BMPA, for a powerful conversation on equity,…

From Awareness to Action: Expanding Access to Homeownership with Rogelio Goertzen

Mar 26, 2026 23m

In this episode of Take It To The Max, LaDonna Lockard welcomes Rogelio Goertzen for a powerful conversation on breaking barriers to homeownership through education, accessibility, and unified…

From Conversation to Action: Closing the Homeownership Gap with Dr. Jennifer Gormer

Mar 19, 2026 29m

In this episode of Take It To The Max, LaDonna Lockard sits down again with Dr. Jennifer Gormer to spotlight the growth of the Minority Homeownership Conference and the urgent work being done to…

Authenticity, Brand Strategy & the Future of Mortgage Marketing with Bri Lees

Mar 12, 2026 29m

In this episode of Take It To The Max, LaDonna Lockard welcomes marketing strategist and fractional CMO Bri Lees for a candid conversation about the state of mortgage marketing and the leadership…

Compliance, Compensation & Clarity with Jeana Lanktree

Mar 05, 2026 27m

In this episode of Take It To The Max, MaxClass CEO LaDonna Lockard sits down with Jeana Lanktree, Director of Training and Compliance at MaxClass, to unpack the real-world impact of loan officer…

From Commodity to Advisor: Elevating the Modern MLO with Tricia McIntosh, CFP®️

Feb 26, 2026 26m

In this powerful episode of Take It To The Max, MaxClass CEO LaDonna Lockard welcomes former MLO turned educator Tricia McIntosh, CFP®️, for a deep dive into building sustainable, six-figure mortgage…

Advocacy in Action: Expanding Black Homeownership with Dr. Jennifer Gormer

Feb 19, 2026 33m

In this special Black History Month episode of Take It To The Max, MaxClass CEO LaDonna Lockard welcomes Dr. Jennifer Gormer, President and CEO of Integrity Home Lending and founder of the Black…

Private Capital, Real Impact: The Evolution of Modern Lending

Feb 12, 2026 26m

In this episode of Take It To The Max, MaxClass CEO LaDonna Lockard welcomes Dave Gray, Vice President of Business Development at Anchor Loans, for a candid conversation about the modernization of…

Mortgage With a Mission: Closing the Homeownership Gap

Feb 05, 2026 33m

In this powerful episode of Take It To The Max, MaxClass CEO LaDonna Lockard welcomes Jeremy Davis, President of Mortgage at Southern Bancorp, for a deeply personal conversation about mission-driven…

Why Clean Data Comes Before AI in Mortgage Lending

Jan 29, 2026 22m

In this episode of Take It To The Max, LaDonna Lockard welcomes back Brian Vieaux, President of MISMO, for a deep dive into why clean data and standardized workflows matter more than any new AI tool.…

Building Access to Homeownership Through Education and Inclusion

Jan 15, 2026 36m

In this episode of Take It To The Max, LaDonna Lockard sits down with Rogelio Goertzen, Founder and CEO of HOME (Hispanic Organization of Mortgage Experts), to discuss inclusion, education, and…

Why 2026 Is a Year of Real Opportunity

Jan 08, 2026 34m

In this powerful episode of Take It To The Max, CEO of MaxClass LaDonna Lockard sits down with returning guest Jeana Lanktree for a deep, forward-looking conversation about what’s really ahead for…

Building the Future of Mortgage Education with Elle Muse

Nov 13, 2025 23m

In this forward-focused episode of Take It To The Max, CEO of MaxClass LaDonna Lockard sits down with Elle Muse, VP of Education at MaxClass, to talk innovation, compliance, and how education is…

Leading with Heart: Authentic Networking with Jen Peachman

Nov 06, 2025 30m

In this emotional and inspiring episode of Take It To The Max, CEO of MaxClass, LaDonna Lockard has Jen Peachman on to share her journey of balancing career growth, leadership, and motherhood while…

Renewal Season: Compliance, Change, And The Future Of Housing

Oct 30, 2025 25m

It’s renewal season — and MaxClass CEO LaDonna is here to make sure you don’t lose your license or your edge. Joined by Cerryia Lindberg, she covers key renewal reminders, lessons from MBA Annual,…

Networking Through Education with Matt Gallant

Oct 23, 2025 44m

In this episode of Take It To The Max, MaxClass CEO LaDonna Lockard sits down with Matt Gallant, Director of Member Engagement at the MBA, to explore how education fuels stronger networks and better…

Take It To The Max: The Three L’s Edition

Oct 16, 2025 33m

For the first time ever, Take It To The Max welcomes two powerhouse guests in one episode. Liz Short and Lindsey Meyer join CEO of MaxClass, LaDonna Lockard, for the special “Three L’s” edition to…

Rethink Networking: Jake Vermillion on Expanding Your Reach in a Shifting Market

Oct 09, 2025 39m

In this episode of Take It To The Max!, CEO of MaxClass LaDonna Lockard sits down with Jake Vermillion to dive deep into how loan officers can strategically expand their networks in a challenging…

Take It To The Max: Brian Vieaux on FinLocker, MISMO, and the Future of Housing

Oct 02, 2025 30m

In this episode of Take It To The Max, CEO of MaxClass LaDonna Lockard talks with Brian Vieaux, currently President of FinLocker and soon-to-be President of MISMO. Brian discusses the transition,…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Take It To The Max! have?

Take It To The Max! has published 42 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Business, Business News.

Is Take It To The Max! still active?

Take It To The Max! is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 30m.

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