Coaching with Chris

About Coaching with Chris

Every other Tuesday join Coach Chris Vinson as he chats with some of the top minds in the mortgage industry.

Publisher

Coaching with Chris Vinson

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jul 2023

Latest episode

18 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

75 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Aug 2026

   Joe Motowidlak

   Joe Motowidlak is the Chief Operating Officer at Mpire Financial, leading operational strategy with a focus on systems, consistency, and an exceptional loan officer experience. His leadership approach was shaped during his career at Walt Disney World, where he earned the prestigious Disney Legacy Award, recognizing the top 1% of employees who embody Walt Disney’s spirit and leadership. Since joining Mpire Financial in 2021 and advancing to COO, Joe has helped scale the company’s people, processes, and culture. He is also a driving force behind MortgageCon, championing an industry event designed to inspire, energize, and connect mortgage professionals.

2. 

   21 Jul 2026

   Robyn LaVassaur

   Robyn LaVassaur, a wife, mom and originator at heart. Robyn has been in the mortgage industry for over 25 years, serving over 680 families her last year of production before becoming the EVP of Sales for Summit Funding Inc now CrossCountry Mortgage. She also continues to run the largest branch in volume and units. People are Robyn’s biggest passion. She has dedicated her life to developing people, team building, growth and creating culture. She is committed to empowering people to make a positive impact on the industry and everyone they interact with. Robyn is equally passionate about her personal life, with a thriving marriage and close relationships with all five of her children and grandchildren. She wants to inspire others to do BOTH, build a beautiful career and a beautiful personal life.

3. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Jen Du Plessis

   In this episode of Coaching with Chris, Chris sits down with Jen Du Plessis, a mortgage industry veteran, business scaling architect, and host of the long-running Mortgage Lending Mastery podcast. With more than 35 years in lending, over $1 billion funded, and a reputation for building world-class teams, Jen shares the strategies that helped her move from hustle to harmony while consistently performing at the highest levels of the industry. Throughout the conversation, Jen discusses: • How she built a billion-dollar mortgage career with only 22 referral relationships • The difference between being “on demand” and “in demand” • Why client experience matters more than rates and products • The power of focusing on quality relationships over quantity • Building teams that create leverage and scalability • How loan officers can stand out in a competitive marketplace • Leadership, systems, and creating sustainable growth • Preparing for the next wave of opportunity in the mortgage industry This episode is packed with practical insights for loan officers, real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners looking to grow their businesses while creating more freedom and fulfillment. To learn more about Jen Du Plessis, her coaching programs, and the Mortgage Lending Mastery podcast, visit her website and connect with her on social media. If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews, coaching, leadership, sales, and mortgage industry insights. #CoachingWithChris #JenDuPlessis #MortgageLendingMastery #LoanOfficer #MortgageIndustry #RealEstate #SalesCoaching #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Entrepreneur #ClientExperience #MortgageSuccess #BusinessScaling #ReferralMarketing #TopProducer

Who has been a guest on Coaching with Chris

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Shawn Malkou
• Derek McGowan
• Michelle Berman-Mikel
• Shayla Gifford
• Jason VanRuler

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

62

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

Contact Coaching with Chris

Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

Questions about Coaching with Chris