The MLO Project

Dismantling the Status Quo, One Episode at a Time.

The MLO Project is THE podcast for loan officers and industry professionals who are ready to evolve. We’re here to disrupt the old guard, break free from outdated norms, and deliver insights that actually matter.

Hosted by mortgage industry veterans Jason Frazier & Michael McAllister, The MLO Project promises No fluff. No clichés. Just real talk, fresh ideas, and actionable takeaways to elevate your career and the industry.

The MLO Project is presented by Empower LO

Podcasting since 2025 • 61 episodes

The MLO Project

Latest Episodes

The Real Cost of Tool Hopping & Half-Assing Your Platforms | Ep. 61

This one is going to make a few LOs uncomfortable.Frazier and Michael are calling out one of the quietest money leaks in the mortgage business:👉 Buying tools you don’t fully use👉 Switching platforms before building a process

May 14, 2026 • Episode 61 • 30:04

Your Excuses Are Bull$hit and You Know It | Ep. 60

This one pulls no punches.Frazier and Michael go straight at two of the most common excuses in today’s market:👉 “I’m not techie”👉 “I have ADHD”And they’re not buying either one.In a market that’s evolving fas...

April 23, 2026 • Episode 60 • 29:02

The Industry Lied to You About “The Right Way” to Win | Ep. 59

Most loan officers aren’t failing because they’re not working hard enough.They’re failing because they’re building a business that doesn’t fit them.In this episode, Frazier and Michael break down one of the most overlooked problem...

April 16, 2026 • Episode 59 • 32:57

You Can Either Outsell the Shift or Get Crushed By It | Ep. 58

The market isn’t “getting tough.” It’s changing.And most loan officers are still operating like it’s 2021.In this episode, Frazier and Michael break down the reality of the new economy—where AI, inflation, global c...

April 08, 2026 • Episode 58 • 29:41

Poaching, Data Theft, and Why This Industry Is Broken | Ep. 57

This one gets heated.On this episode of The MLO Project, Frazier and Michael break down a real-world lawsuit involving loan officer poaching, data handling, and alleged email surveillance, and what it exposes about the mortgage industry....

April 02, 2026 • Episode 57 • 37:30

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