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As Matt Slonaker, I’ve spent decades in the trenches of sales—building teams, closing deals, and coaching reps from startups to enterprise giants. I’ve seen firsthand what turns good sellers into gr...

4 Meetings Every Sales Team Actually Needs (To Hit Numbers Without Burning Out)

By Matt Slonaker
Published: September 8, 2025

Hey there, sales warriors! Matt Slonaker here, and if you’re anything li...

Navigating the Mortgage Industry’s Next Chapter: A 6-Month Roadmap to 20%+ EBITDA Growth

”Where else can I cut?” 

Hey there, fellow mortgage pros—I’m Matt Slonaker, and if you’ve been in this game a...

Navigating the Non-QM Landscape: Opportunities, Best Practices, and Strategic Insights for Lenders and Servicers

I’ve always believed that innovation thrives at the edges of convention. The non-quali...

At Meta, they’ve got this iconic poster of a rocking horse with the words, “Do not mistake motion for progress.” Man, does that hit home. We’re seeing it firsthand with clients in the banking and fina...

Hey everyone, it’s Matt Slonaker here, who’s spent decades navigating the highs and lows of financial services, sales leadership, and revenue growth. Looking back at my blog posts over the last 12 mon...

As sales professionals in the bank lending space, there’s an unparalleled thrill when a prospective client echoes back the value we’ve aimed to deliver—especially in discussions around AI-driven inn...

America’s Mobility Crisis: Why We’re Stuck in Place and What It Means for Our Future

Hey everyone, it’s Matt Slonaker here—growth strategist, and someone who’s spent years helping businesses navigate...

Dear Colleagues,

It’s Matt Slonaker here, reflecting on our recent Dallas working group discussions this week with big banks, lenders, and solution providers, which yielded three practical, impactful...

Navigating the 2025 Mortgage Landscape: Strategic Insights for Executives

Hey there, mortgage industry leaders! It’s Matt Slonaker, and I’m diving into the latest trends from the July 2025 Optimal Bl...

Rediscovering the Magic: Latest Trends in Sports Card Collecting in 2025 and My Return After 30 Years

Hey everyone, I’m Matt Slonaker, a lifelong sports fan and card collector who’s been diving back ...