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What does it actually take to grow, adapt, and succeed in today’s real estate industry?

On this episode of The Closing Time Podcast, we sit down with three industry leaders — Jon Harp, Dylan Knecht, and Justin Phillips — for a wide-ranging conversation about building a business, generating opportunities, embracing new technology, and creating systems that produce results.

Jon Harp shares his perspective as a successful Columbus-area Realtor and coach, including what he’s learned from helping other agents grow their businesses. Dylan Knecht talks about getting his real estate license at just 18 years old and his journey from a brand-new agent to owning The Apex Group.

Then, Justin Phillips brings his perspective on one of the biggest challenges facing the industry: it’s not always a knowledge problem — it’s an action and accountability problem. With experience spanning new-construction sales, AI-powered lead generation, marketing, consulting, and industry events, Justin breaks down what agents need to think differently about as technology continues to change the business.

From finding your next lead and building better systems to coaching, AI, automation, financing, and the future of real estate, there’s a lot packed into this conversation.

If you work in real estate, lending, or simply want to hear how successful people in the industry are approaching growth, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

🎙️ Featuring: Jon Harp, Dylan Knecht & Justin Phillips
🏠 Hosted by: Ryan Cvammen | The Cvammen Team at NFM Lending
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Topics include:
Real Estate Growth • Lead Generation • AI & Automation • Marketing • Coaching & Leadership • Accountability • Business Systems • Financing • The Future of Real Estate

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What does it really take to rise into leadership as a woman in today’s workplace?

In this episode, women at NFM Lending share their real stories, challenges, and what helped them grow. We sit down with two incredible women from our NFM Lending branch alongside LaTasha M. Waddy, President of NFM Lending, to have an honest and inspiring conversation about leadership, growth, and the impact women are making across the company.

This episode highlights the stories behind the success. From where they started to how they rose through the ranks, each guest shares the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and what it takes to build a meaningful career in the mortgage industry.

We also dive into the roles women play at NFM Lending today, how the company supports growth and opportunity, and why culture and collaboration are key to long term success.

Whether you are early in your career, looking to grow, or simply want to hear real stories from strong women in leadership, this episode is packed with insight and perspective.

This is more than a conversation about careers. It is about confidence, resilience, and creating opportunities for the next generation.

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In this episode of The Closing Time Podcast, we sit down with Rudy from Thrive, a Columbus based homebuilder that is taking a different approach to building homes and communities.

We talk about what makes Thrive unique compared to traditional builders and how their philosophy goes beyond just building houses. Thrive focuses on designing communities where people can truly live well, with thoughtful neighborhoods, intentional design, and a customer experience that puts the homeowner first.

Rudy shares the story behind Thrive, why they are passionate about what they do, and how their vision for the future continues to shape the way they build in Central Ohio. We also dive into the homebuilding process, what buyers should expect when building a new home, and how partnerships with lenders like NFM Lending help make the journey smoother for their clients.

If you are thinking about building a home, curious about the Columbus housing market, or just want to learn what goes into creating great communities, this episode is packed with valuable insight.

Listen in to learn more about Thrive’s mission, the future of homebuilding in Columbus, and how the right builder and lender partnership can make all the difference.