The Difference Between Leadership and Management: Michael Brainard, PHD on the MDME Podcast

In this episode of The Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, FundLoans CEO Jon Maddux interviews Michael Brainard, a man of many talents. Michael has his PHD and 15+ years of experience as a management consultant, senior executive, coach, manager, entrepreneur, and researcher. From professional boxer to business “rain-maker” to being the senior executive who must leverage talent, Michael knows how to produce business and real-life results. During this episode, Jon and Michael discuss Michael’s company (Brainard Strategy), Michael’s previous experience as a professional boxer and collegiate wrestler, the roles of teams and mortgage broker teams, the difference between leadership and management, advice for mortgage brokers to motivate their employees or teams, how to cope with competition, and how to build trust and strong relationships with customers, real estate agents, and mortgage lenders.