Industry Insights, Unconventional
In Episode 14 of Unconventional, host Bill Tessar sits down with Nema Daghbandan, CEO of Lightning Docs and Partner at Fortra Law, to explore how a lawyer-turned-innovator took one of the most traditional industries, private lending, and transformed it with...
Industry Insights, Unconventional
In Episode 13 of Unconventional, host Bill Tessar sits down with Freeman Sawyer, Regional Vice President at Cross Country Mortgage and Founder of Heroes Ranch—a sanctuary for veterans, first responders, and families with special needs. Freeman’s story isn’t just about...
Industry Insights, Unconventional
In Episode 9 of Unconventional, host Bill Tessar welcomes Terry Thayer, whose rise from modest roots as a carpenter to a powerhouse in real estate development is truly inspiring. What sets Terry apart isn’t just his business acumen or construction skills—it’s...
Industry Insights, Unconventional
For most, the American dream is rooted in safety: a steady job, a white picket fence, and a mortgage paid off by retirement. But for Meredith Hawkins, that dream looks vastly different—and arguably, much richer in meaning, experience, and impact. On Episode 8 of...
