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Episode Synopsis
This week on Power House, Diego sits down with Scott Everett, President of Supreme Lending, and Sarah Middleton, Chief Growth and Marketing Officer of Supreme Lending. Scott, who recently made his LinkedIn debut after years of behind-the-scenes leadership, discusses why Supreme Lending is no longer the industry's "best kept secret." Sarah shares her strategic approach to growth and the famous 26-point checklist she used to evaluate Supreme before joining the team.
The conversation covers Supreme's debt-free, tech-first approach to business, from building their own PPE 20 years ago to preparing for AI disruption in the mortgage industry. They also discuss their successful M&A strategy and how they've achieved a 97% retention rate on recent acquisitions.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
How Supreme Lending built a 26-year track record of fiscal stability without debt or private equity
The tech decisions that positioned them ahead of industry disruption
Sarah's 26-point evaluation framework for choosing the right mortgage company
Why Supreme's "enrich each other's lives" core value drives everything they do
How they're preparing for AI transformation while maintaining their competitive edge
The M&A approach that prioritizes cultural fit and employee retention over pure growth
Related to this episode:
Supreme Lending
Scott Everett | LinkedIn
Sarah Middleton | LinkedIn
HousingWire | YouTube
Enjoy the episode!
The Power House podcast brings the biggest names in housing to answer hard-hitting questions about industry trends, operational and growth strategy, and leadership. Join HousingWire president Diego Sanchez every Thursday morning for candid conversations with industry leaders to learn how they’re differentiating themselves from the competition. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.
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The conversation covers Supreme's debt-free, tech-first approach to business, from building their own PPE 20 years ago to preparing for AI disruption in the mortgage industry. They also discuss their successful M&A strategy and how they've achieved a 97% retention rate on recent acquisitions.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
How Supreme Lending built a 26-year track record of fiscal stability without debt or private equity
The tech decisions that positioned them ahead of industry disruption
Sarah's 26-point evaluation framework for choosing the right mortgage company
Why Supreme's "enrich each other's lives" core value drives everything they do
How they're preparing for AI transformation while maintaining their competitive edge
The M&A approach that prioritizes cultural fit and employee retention over pure growth
Related to this episode:
Supreme Lending
Scott Everett | LinkedIn
Sarah Middleton | LinkedIn
HousingWire | YouTube
Enjoy the episode!
The Power House podcast brings the biggest names in housing to answer hard-hitting questions about industry trends, operational and growth strategy, and leadership. Join HousingWire president Diego Sanchez every Thursday morning for candid conversations with industry leaders to learn how they’re differentiating themselves from the competition. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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