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Building Bigger Lives

Building Bigger Lives

Written by: Michael Regan & Kathryn Pedersen
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The Building Bigger Lives Podcast is co-hosted by Michael Regan & Kathryn Pedersen. Each episode is designed to help housing industry professionals navigate significant changes and find better flow between their personal & professional lives. The podcast features guests and topics rooted in real-world experiences + practical advice. Tune in, follow, and feel free to share!2024 Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Ep 103: Execute the New Year's Plan
    Jan 14 2026

    In this episode of the Building Bigger Lives Podcast, Kathryn and Michael discuss strategies for a successful start to the new year, emphasizing the importance of reviewing personal priorities before delving into professional planning, setting clear goals, and maintaining a vision aligned with your values. They explore various planning tools and frameworks, including focus plans, quarterly reviews, and the Core 4 framework, to help individuals achieve their objectives while maintaining balance. Michael highlights the value of a life plan review to align personal and professional goals, using a GPS analogy to illustrate how setting a clear direction can lead to better decision-making and fulfillment. They also touch on the need to adapt life plans as personal circumstances and relationships evolve. The discussion concludes with insights on utilizing downtime effectively, as they encourage listeners to embrace margin in their schedules.

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    Contact Coach Michael Regan-

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    28 mins
  • Ep 102: Jamie Zeitz - Elevating the Elite
    Jan 7 2026

    In today's episode of the Building Bigger Lives Podcast, Jamie Zeitz, a top 1% mortgage originator from Jacksonville, Florida, shares his career journey and approach to the industry, highlighting his focus on impact, growth, and excellence through non-traditional strategies and his background in college athletics. He discusses his personal development routine and mindset training, emphasizing the importance of mental and emotional preparation for his demanding work. He discusses the influence of his father, an entrepreneurial man who ran a cinema. Jamie shares his experience with teaching continuing education classes and his role as a certified trainer for John Gordon.

    Jamie also shares insights about his community initiative "Elevate the Elite" and his journey as an educator, concluding with his plans for future growth and fulfillment through teaching and coaching.

    Building Bigger Lives Podcast

    https://www.instagram.com/buildingbiggerlives

    Contact Coach Michael Regan-

    www.facebook.com/CoachMichaelRegan

    www.instagram.com/coachmichaelregan/

    www.linkedin.com/in/mregan/

    Contact Kathryn Pedersen-

    http://www.instagram.com/steamboatmortgage

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    33 mins
  • Ep 101: Adventures in Travel - The Value of Getting Away
    Dec 31 2025

    In this episode of the Building Bigger Lives podcast, Michael and Kathryn talk about the importance of getting away, sharing their experiences with coordinating trips around family schedules and school breaks. They offer tips and tricks gleaned from their experiences visiting various destinations, including South Korea and New York. They discuss the benefits of using a large calendar to visualize and plan for extended trips. Kathryn describes how she and her husband, Todd, decide on destinations based on their interests and their children's locations. She mentions a recent trip to South Korea to visit their daughter, Kayla, which was influenced by Kayla's presence there.

    They emphasize the value of authentic local experiences and cultural immersion. The conversation concludes with discussions about planning group travel experiences, and the importance of leaving room for spontaneity, while encouraging listeners to prioritize creating memorable experiences through travel.

    Building Bigger Lives Podcast

    https://www.instagram.com/buildingbiggerlives

    Contact Coach Michael Regan-

    www.facebook.com/CoachMichaelRegan

    www.instagram.com/coachmichaelregan/

    www.linkedin.com/in/mregan/

    Contact Kathryn Pedersen-

    http://www.instagram.com/steamboatmortgage

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    32 mins
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