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Jason Bressler is Chief Technology Officer at United Wholesale Mortgage. With more than 24 years of IT experience in the mortgage banking industry, Bressler excels in application development and enterprise implementation, specifically at mortgage companies that have started smaller and truly taken the leap into the stratosphere of the industry utilizing technology and practices that Jason brings to the table.\\xa0 \\xa0He is constantly developing intuitive technology platforms that help independent mortgage brokers grow their businesses. Under Bressler\\u2019s leadership, UWM has set the tone for the entire mortgage industry by reacting to clients quickly, efficiently, and with scale. Jason currently leads a team of more than 850 I.T members focused on delivering stellar client service through cutting-edge proprietary tools

Segment 1: Overview

00:47\\xa0\\xa0 Growing a firm in the aftermath of the pandemic: what to look for

01:49\\xa0\\xa0 Introducing Jason Bressler, CTO United Wholesale Mortgage\\xa0

02:48\\xa0\\xa0 Building a culture for success at UWM

04:53\\xa0\\xa0 Putting passion at the center in order to have a successful endeavor

06:27\\xa0\\xa0 Having the grit to win \\u2013 Elon Musk

09:25\\xa0\\xa0 Jason\\u2019s Background/story

10:21\\xa0\\xa0 How Jason got into the IT space

13:40\\xa0\\xa0 Using consumer centric practices to accelerate growth

15:46\\xa0\\xa0 Using UWM to help mortgage firms outsource their overhead for when times are bad

Segment 2: The \\u201cTop Three\\u201d

10:47\\xa0\\xa0 Jason\\u2019s \\u2018Top Three\\u2019 begins with a friend who got him into the mortgage industry at a young age and pushed him to be successful

18:50\\xa0\\xa0 The power of projecting the right message

19:52\\xa0\\xa0 Getting a wake-up call that jumpstarted Jason\\u2019s career

21:13\\xa0\\xa0 Learning how to see the lessons in every event

22:53\\xa0\\xa0 Jason\\u2019s \\u2018Top Three\\u2019 continues with his former boss at another mortgage company whose aggressive leadership style pushed him to become a better leader

23:38\\xa0\\xa0 Using shared comradery to push through adverse conditions - or bosses

24:21\\xa0\\xa0 Knowing how to sell in the mortgage industry is key for all roles

26:22\\xa0\\xa0 Trusting the process: hiring people smarter than yourself in order to better your own \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 skills

30:46\\xa0\\xa0 Manage up to the leaders above us in order to build the dream you envision

35:44\\xa0\\xa0 Jason wraps up his \\u2018Top Three\\u2019 with Mat Ishbia CEO of UWM and Melinda Wilner, \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 UWM\\u2019s COO whose collective passion pushes Jason to be at his best

37:38\\xa0\\xa0 How to hold people accountable when they love you and the work you do

40:34\\xa0\\xa0 Why culture is so important when hiring people

Segment 3: Transformation & Disruption

42:27\\xa0\\xa0 Hiring for skills vs. hiring for culture: which is more important in a market disruptor?

43:09\\xa0\\xa0 Building the customer\\u2019s business with them creates loyalty

44:07\\xa0\\xa0 How going public will change UWM

48:32\\xa0\\xa0 Using technology to capture record refinance demand

50:57\\xa0\\xa0 UWM is hiring! Come check out the firm

Segment 4: Wrapping Up

53:09\\xa0\\xa0 Closing thoughts: be purposeful and intentional in all of your efforts

54:35\\xa0\\xa0 Keep up with Jason at jbressler@uwm.com and checkout UWM\\u2019s website

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