More Than A Mortgage

Each episode brings you inspiring conversations, personal breakthroughs, and the deeper meaning behind buying a home. Because for us, it's not just about closing deals — it's about opening doors to connection, community, and change.📌 New episodes monthly🎙️ Real people. Real stories. Real relationships.

More Than A Mortgage is a business podcast hosted by Gavin Sessions, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Gavin Sessions hosts More Than A Mortgage, a business show with 40 episodes published.

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  How a College Student Became a Boise Real Estate Developer

  Aug 13, 202652 min

  What happens when you leave college at 21, jump into real estate, and eventually decide to develop 24 acres of your own? In this episode of More Than a Mortgage, Gavin Sessions sits down with Treasure Valley realtor Brianna Jessup to talk about her unconventional path into real estate, the lessons she learned from her first clients, and how relationships can turn into lifelong partnerships. Brianna shares how she went from working three jobs while attending Boise State to becoming a successful real estate agent, why she eventually moved away from online leads and focused on new construction, and what she has learned from working with builders and buyers in the Boise market. The conversation also dives into one of the biggest challenges facing Boise and the Treasure Valley. Brianna explains why she believes continued development is necessary to keep up with demand, why building more homes can help address affordability, and what buyers are facing when competing against cash offers. Gavin and Brianna also discuss the realities of buying and developing land, including roads, utilities, septic systems, wells, zoning, county approvals, and the long process behind creating a new community.

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  How Fear & Discomfort Can Become Opportunities for Growth

  Jul 30, 20261h 2m

  What does it take to build financial freedom when you weren’t born into wealth? In this episode of More Than A Mortgage, Gavin Sessions sits down with Ishmael Garcia, a financial advisor and business owner whose journey began working on his family’s farm and eventually led him to becoming a CFP, graduating college debt-free, and starting his own financial firm. Ishmael shares how growing up working alongside his father taught him the value of hard work, discipline, sacrifice, and seeing progress. The conversation goes beyond finances. Gavin and Ishmael explore the importance of taking action instead of simply “trying,” embracing uncomfortable situations, developing the mindset to jump into the deep end, and making intentional choices about how you spend your time.

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  Why Boise Became the Perfect Expansion Market

  Jul 23, 20261h 1m

  What does it take to successfully expand a homebuilding company into one of America's fastest-growing housing markets? In this episode of More Than a Mortgage, Gavin Sessions sits down with Ryan Styger, Division President of Pacific Lifestyle Homes, to discuss his journey from growing up around residential construction in rural Washington to leading Pacific Lifestyle Homes' expansion into Boise, Idaho. Ryan shares how years of networking, relationship-building, and strategic decision-making prepared him to launch a new division in a rapidly evolving real estate market. Together, Gavin and Ryan explore what makes Boise such an attractive place for families, why timing matters when entering a new market, and how successful businesses learn when to say "yes"—and more importantly—when to say "no."

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  The REALTOR Who Believes Home Buying Should Be Fun

  Jul 16, 202647 min

  What does stand-up comedy have to do with buying homes and building a successful real estate business? In this episode of More Than A Mortgage, Gavin Sessions welcomes back REALTOR Chris Flexhaug for an inspiring conversation about courage, entrepreneurship, and why taking risks can lead to incredible opportunities. Chris shares his unexpected journey into stand-up comedy, the lessons he learned from performing in front of live audiences, and how overcoming failure shaped the way he serves his real estate clients today. The conversation explores the importance of authenticity, building genuine relationships, following up with clients, and creating an enjoyable home-buying experience instead of adding unnecessary stress. Chris also explains why he chooses people over processes, how serving the 55+ community transformed his business, and why treating clients like family has become the foundation of his success.

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  The Secret to Attracting Your Dream Clients | Carly Anderson

  Jul 9, 202653 min

  In this episode, Gavin sits down with real estate agent Carly Anderson to discuss how authenticity has become one of the most powerful tools in building a successful real estate business. Carly shares the story of her very first clients—her own in-laws—and explains how leaning on mentorship helped her confidently navigate an important listing early in her career. From there, the conversation explores how social media has transformed the way agents connect with buyers and sellers by creating trust long before the first meeting. Rather than trying to appeal to everyone, Carly explains why sharing your genuine personality, values, and perspective helps attract the clients who are the best fit for you. The discussion also covers overcoming criticism online, handling negative feedback, and why being authentic often creates stronger, longer-lasting client relationships.

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