Best LOANSANDDRONES Podcasts (2025)

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40 YEARS STRONG 49:45

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4M ago49:45

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Bill Pendley sits down with Jim Garry, an expert in real estate agent with 40 years of experience in the industry. He is the owner of Garry Real Estate in Medinah, IL providing home-buyers and sellers with professional, responsive, and attentive real estate services. Jim has a vast knowledge of residential properties, investment properties, commerc…

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NEW MOVES 33:21

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Bill Pendley sits down with Emily Kaczmerak. Emily is a dedicated REALTOR with over six years of experience, achieving approximately $45 million in lifetime sales and 120 units sold as of year-end 2024. She was honored as part of NAR's 2022 30 under 30 class. Recently, Emily joined forces with Madison Verdun at Keller Williams Premiere Properties. …

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SECRETS OF A 100 MILLION DOLLAR PRODUCER 28:06

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Bill Pendley sits down with fellow Union Home Mortgage Loan Consultant, Matt Davis. Matt has over 20 years experience in the industry and is consistently among the highest producers, reaching up to 121 Million, and an impressive 450 families helped in a single year. Matt shares his secrets to success and how he balances it all.…

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THE POWER OF WOMEN IN REAL ESTATE 33:36

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Bill Pendley sits down with real estate agents, Kathy and Nikki Myles, mother and daughter duo of the Myles team. They share their powerful story of how the team came to be in 1970 with their mother/grandmother who was motivated to change how women were viewed in the industry. 66 years and 3 generations later, they continue to serve their clients w…

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FROM TIKTOK TO REAL ESTATE 40:09

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Bill Pendley sits down with Jessica Gary, a rising star in real estate. Jessica is the daughter of two successful real estate agents in the Chicagoland area, and has combined their experience with her social media expertise. Jessica is self taught with technology, coding from the age of 12. She shares how these skills are pushing her ahead in the r…

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FROM THE MAILROOM TO MORTGAGES 28:47

5M ago28:47

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Bill Pendley sits down with loan originator, Max Saladino, the newest addition to the Schaumburg branch of Union Home Mortgage. Max has been in the industry for over 10 years and shares his story from humble beginnings in organizing closing packets, to success as taking on his own mortgage clients. In this episode, we'll dive into Max's process, an…

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THE IMPORTANCE OF SYSTEMS AND STANDARDS 28:49

7M ago28:49

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Bill Pendley sits down with Mike Thornton, a top real estate agent serving Wheaton, Glen Ellyn and the broader suburbs of Chicago. His production ranks in the top 1.5% of real estate agent nationwide, and is a top 1% producing real estate agent in the Chicagoland market. Mike shares the importance of systems and standards, and how providing clarity…

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TOOLS FOR SUCCESS 20:22

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Bill Pendley sits down for a solo episode to share several tools he is currently implementing that have helped him be successful in the market. He also shares the 4 things it takes to make great quality content for social media and marketing.By LOANSANDDRONES

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BE YOU - LET THE WORLD ADJUST 43:14

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Bill Pendley sits down with Rishawn Boone, a highly accomplished Realtor serving Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Rishawn has been awarded Top 10 Agent Award Winner for Client Satisfaction. He also excels in social media marketing where he emphasizes the importance of "being you and letting the world adjust". Rishawn shares his path to success …

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THE REAL PRODUCER 44:13

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Bill Pendley sits down with Andy Burton, publisher of three of Illinois's top real estate publications. Andy organizes the best real estate events in the Chicagoland area, bringing together agents and partners to collaborate spearhead change in this market. Andy shares the power of networking in the industry.…

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THE PATH TO GM 29:35

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Bill sits down with Dimitri Kametas, GM of Gurnee Hyundai. They talk about Dimitri's rise to success from "keyboard warrior" at a small luxury motors shop, all the way up to GM at Hyundai. Dimitri shares his approach to building a successful team, as well as building a legacy. For Dimitri, it all comes down to work ethic, effort, and the people God…

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HIT A HOMER, BIFF 56:00

8M ago56:00

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Bill sits down with Jina Boerman and Kelly Bennett of Boerman Moving and Storage, and B Marketing. They discuss how Boerman, a family business of 98 years, has grown and changed, ultimately giving rise to their marketing and event planning company, B Marketing. Jina and Kelly share what makes their companies successful and their will power to swing…

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BUILDING A TEAM 37:26

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Bill sits down with top agent and "the queen of Naperville real estate", Alice Chin. They discuss overcoming obstacles, both physically and in the real estate industry. She shares the components of building a successful team, and how she got her career started from the ground up.By LOANSANDDRONES

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RIDING TO SUCCESS - E BIKE SHOP SECRETS 31:11

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Bill sits down with Steve Boje or Boj-E-Bikes electric bike shop in Batavia, Illinois. They discuss the secret to his business success and how the Boj-E customer experience sets them apart from competitors.By LOANSANDDRONES

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WINNING AT HOME 33:25

9M ago33:25

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Bill Pendley sits down with Laura Pendley, his wife and the mother of their two daughters. They discuss the importance of setting boundaries around technology and being present during family time.By LOANSANDDRONES

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HOW TO BE REAL ESTATE SUCCESSFUL 42:05

9M ago42:05

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Bill Pendley sits down with Jennifer Newsom, Wheaton area real estate specialist, and Cress Creek golf league player. She discusses how being an athlete teaches life long grit that translates into business, and shares some ways she has found success in the industry over the years.By LOANSANDDRONES

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THE RAPPING REALTOR 34:35

9M ago34:35

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Bill Pendley sits down with Matt Pittman, Keller Williams Realtor in the Chicagoland area. Matt shares his story of his band, The Fold, and how he has merged his talents to make parody real estate videos and unique marketing tools.By LOANSANDDRONES

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DARK SECRETS OF HOUSING 39:35

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Bill Pendley sits down with fellow Union Home Mortgage loan consultant and branch manager, Tim Birgham. They discuss his entrance into industry, advantages of being at Union Home Mortgage, owning a farm, as well as some dark secrets about housing.By LOANSANDDRONES

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UNDERSTANDING THE YOUTH 46:59

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Bill Pendley sits down with Christian Diaz, videographer and editor in Chicagoland, and the man typically behind the camera of Loans and Drones. Christian discusses a different outlook and optimism regarding Generation Z entering the workforce.By LOANSANDDRONES

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HOW TO DOMINATE SOCIAL MEDIA IN 2024 39:44

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Bill Pendley sits down with Alan Stern, marketing expert and entrepreneur. They discuss tools to see success with social media, including utilizing AI and humor.By LOANSANDDRONES

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HOW ACHIEVING GRATITUDE WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE 45:15

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Bill Pendley sits down with Dione Reyes of Advisors Title Network, to discuss the role of title insurance, and how living a life of gratitude has served her well in both business and her personal life.By LOANSANDDRONES

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BALANCING MOTHERHOOD AND BUSINESS: SECRETS FROM KRISTY GORSKI 34:41

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Bill Pendley sits down with Kristy Gorski, mother of 4 young children, and successful realtor in Chicagoland suburbs. She talks about the strategies she has put in place to balance motherhood, and her business.By LOANSANDDRONES

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WHY LOANS AND DRONES 28:44

9M ago28:44

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Bill Pendley sits down with the man behind the camera, Travis Heberling, owner of Visual Filmworks and Bellatiamo Films. They discuss the importance of video in today's digital age, and the meaning and purpose behind the Loans and Drones podcast.By LOANSANDDRONES

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BUILDING A LEGACY 43:58

9M ago43:58

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Bill sits down with his sister-in-law, Maria Pendley, and his nephew, Adam Pendley of Pendley Properties in Elkhart Indiana. They discuss their family history of entrepreneurship and real estate, and what has made them successful in the industry over the years.By LOANSANDDRONES

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IT'S ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW 42:09

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Bill Pendley sits down with Sachin Gandhi, president of BG Advisors CPA, and his business partner, Kerry Kichka. They discuss the value of relationships and how connections can grow your business.By LOANSANDDRONES

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THE SNAKE PIT.. 39:59

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Jeannine Prombo is the GM for Keller Williams Premiere properties in Glen Ellyn, IL. She has earned her right to be Queen.. Why? She literally walked into house that had 900 snakes lurching in the basement... Grab your popcorn for this one..By LOANSANDDRONES

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THE MOMPRENUER 23:05

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Jackie Angiello with Keller Williams Premiere Properties discuss' how she excels as a Wife, Mother, and Business Woman Boss who is crushing it out there in the real estate world!By LOANSANDDRONES

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OLD SCHOOL.. NEW SCHOOL.. 28:07

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Bill Pendley sits down with Michelle Vykruta and Jessica Garry, mother and daughter realtors in the DuPage and Chicagoland area. Despite being on separate teams at different companies, they continue to help each other thrive in the industry. Michelle’s old school hustle and work ethic has bled into the next generation, where Jessica brings new scho…

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NICHES GET THE RICHES.. 30:05

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Bill Pendley sits down with Emily Kaczmarek, Compass real estate agent in the Chicago suburbs. Emily explains why focusing in on a “niche” of the market is beneficial and can catapult success. Tapping into the “first time homebuyer” pool has been a cornerstone of her business. She emphasizes the importance of educating and being an advisor for her …

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PAST THE PERCEPTION.. 20:22

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Bill Pendley sits down with top producing real estate agent, Kristy Sreenan of Baird and Warner Fox Valley. Her work ethic, professional demeanor, and innate drive to succeed have captured many clients in the luxury real estate sector. But she is over the misconception that she’s strictly a “luxury agent”. Kristy warns that perceptions can be decei…

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TRAIN YOUR BRAIN.. 46:36

1+ y ago46:36

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Bill Pendley sits down with 28 time Ironman finisher, and 6 time world championship qualifier to discuss what it takes to succeed. Sara is an entrepreneur, business owner, triathlon coach, mom to three, and a neuroendocrine cancer warrior. Sara teaches us that nothing is beyond reach if you have the discipline to “train your brain”.She is accompani…