In this episode of the Mortgage Punk Podcast, I sit down with Aimee McCaffree, a Wichita native, Realtor, and partner in restoring historic homes with her husband.

Aimee’s story is incredible. Coming from a background in special education, she transitioned into real estate over 10 years ago and has built a thriving career helping clients buy, sell, and restore homes in Wichita. Her passion for historic homes, attention to detail, and dedication to educating her clients make her a standout in the local real estate market.

From growing up in Wichita with strong family influences to becoming a successful Realtor and collaborating on luxury home restorations, Aimee shares her journey, the lessons she’s learned from both education and real estate, and the mindset that drives her success.

🔥 If you’ve ever wondered how to turn a love of historic homes into a meaningful career, or want tips on buying, selling, and restoring homes in Wichita, this is the episode you need to hear.

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🔗 Learn more about Aimee McCaffree:

Phone: 316-712-2259

Email: aimeemccaffree@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/aimeemccaffreerealty/
Instagram: instagram.com/aimeemccaffreerealtor/

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In this first-ever solo authority episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, Chris Waipa slows things down and explains the why behind Mortgage Punk.

After nearly 24 years in the mortgage industry — through market booms, crashes, wins, losses, and everything in between — Chris shares what pushed him to challenge the status quo and build a better, more transparent, and more empowering homebuying experience.

This episode isn’t about chasing perfect interest rates or quick wins.

It’s about how Chris thinks — because that lens shapes every guest conversation, every client experience, and everything Mortgage Punk is building in 2026.

In this episode, Chris covers:

• Why interest rates are a headline — not the real problem

• How misinformation keeps buyers stuck on the sidelines

• Why homeownership remains one of the most powerful long-term wealth builders for everyday Americans

• The difference between “get rich quick” thinking and real wealth

• Why discipline, patience, and education matter more than timing the market

• How playing the long game has created life-changing equity for real people

Chris also shares personal stories from his career, including firsthand examples of how long-term homeownership builds wealth — even through multiple market cycles.

If you’re a renter wondering where to start, a buyer overwhelmed by noise, or someone thinking long-term about wealth and legacy, this episode is for you.

This episode sets the foundation for the Authority Pillar of The Mortgage Punk Show — and for the conversations ahead.

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🎸 Who doesn’t know Lesley Perreault?

If you’ve been in Wichita real estate for more than five minutes… you’ve heard the name.

Lesley closed 24 deals in her FIRST year in real estate — and never slowed down.

Expired listings. Relentless follow-up. Zero excuses.

Total Rockstar energy.

In this episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, we go deep on:

🔥 How she actually built her business (no fluff)

🔥 Why “it all works if you do” isn’t just a slogan

🔥 Social media, consistency, and staying relevant for 20+ years

🔥 What new agents must do if they want to survive this market

This one’s especially for agents watching 👀

Whether you’re brand new or 20 years in — there are gems here.

👇 Connect with Lesley Perreault

🌐 Website: https://topwichitaagent.com
📧 Email: ictrealtor@hotmail.com
📱 Phone: (316) 655-4069

📸 IG: @the_real_lesleyp

🔗 FB: https://www.facebook.com/LesleyHodgePerreaultrealtor

If you’re an agent and this hits a nerve…

good. That’s how growth starts.

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Buckle up — this episode hits different. I’m sitting down with Michelle Leeper, a Wichita-area real estate pro who started in 2008 (yes… THAT year) and built a career the hard way: relationships over transactions.

We talk about what “bad markets” do (they flush out the order-takers), why Michelle calls them “Pop-Tart Agents,” and how she closed 26 deals her first year by grinding open houses + follow-up when she didn’t know anyone. We also get real about trust, handwritten notes, “doing the right thing,” and how life’s hardest seasons can sharpen your purpose.

If you’re buying/selling a home and want someone who actually gives a damn about protecting your asset — this is your episode.

🔥 Connect with Michelle Leeper

📧 Email: michelle.leeper@penfedrealty.com

📱 Phone: (316) 209-6232

📸 Instagram: @michelleleeper

📖 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.leeper

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The holidays have a way of making us reflect—on hardship, growth, and what really matters.

In this special Christmas-themed episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, Chris sits down with Traci Terrill, Wichita real estate investor, educator, and powerhouse agent, to talk about the real stuff most people skip:

• Surviving the aftermath of the 2008 crash

• Learning through financial pain

• Turning adversity into opportunity

• Why generosity isn’t just about money

• And how hard seasons often prepare us for our biggest breakthroughs

This isn’t a highlight-reel interview. It’s a real conversation about grit, resilience, faith in the process, and building something meaningful when life doesn’t go as planned.

We also talk:

🔥 Old-school “NINJA loans” and what today’s lending really looks like

🔥 Why real estate agents should actually own real estate

🔥 The difference between chasing money and building purpose

🔥 How controlling the controllables can change your future

If you’ve had a tough year, this episode is for you.

If you’re rebuilding, refocusing, or re-committing in 2026—this one hits home.

👇 Connect with Traci Terrill

🌐 BuyingWichitaHouses.com

🌐 SellingWichitaHouses.com

🏡 Cultivate Group – Keller Williams

📲 (316) 644-5292

🔗 FB: https://www.facebook.com/CultivateICT/

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In this episode of Mortgage Punk, we sit down with Jessica Seiler of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty for a real, no-fluff conversation about real estate, growth, mindset, and doing business the right way.

Jessica brings experience, heart, and straight-up wisdom to the table — sharing what it actually takes to build longevity in this industry, serve clients at a high level, and stay grounded while growing a powerful personal brand.

If you’re a buyer, seller, agent, or just someone who loves honest conversations about business and life, this one hits hard (in the best way).

🤘 This is real estate without the hype — and Jessica is the real deal.

🔗 Connect with Jessica

📧 Email: jessseilerhomes@gmail.com

📱 Phone: (316) 737-1093

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jessseilerhomes
🌐 Website:https://www.jessicaseiler.com

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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mortgagepunk

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In this episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, Chris sits down with Wichita powerhouse Erika Choriego, a realtor who walked away from the corporate grind and built a career filled with purpose, freedom, and impact.

Erika opens up about:
🔥 Leaving the only home she’d ever known after college
🔥 Chasing the corporate dream… and realizing it wasn’t her path
🔥 Taking a leap of faith into real estate with zero guarantees
🔥 Helping countless families buy and sell homes
🔥 Coaching new agents toward success
🔥 Building a life that aligns with passion, fitness, and fulfillment
🔥 And why she’s STILL just getting started

This conversation is packed with inspiration, tactical takeaways, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to win in this industry.

If you’re a new agent, a seasoned producer, or someone ready to bet on yourself…
Erika’s story is the spark you’ve been needing.

📧 Email: erika.choriego@penfedrealty.com

📱 Phone: (316) 259-5920

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realestatebyerika/

📖 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realestatebyerikachoriego/

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About Mortgage Punk

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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mortgagepunk

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On this episode of The Mortgage Punk Show, Chris Waipa sits down with Caleb Claussen — a former engineer turned entrepreneur, real estate investor, and now the face of Wichita’s own Next Stop Wichita YouTube channel.

Caleb shares his journey of reinventing himself and why he’s passionate about helping families find not just a house, but a place to truly call home.

🔥 In this episode you’ll hear:

• How Caleb transitioned from engineering to entrepreneurship and real estate
• Why investing in community matters just as much as investing in property
• The story behind Next Stop Wichita and its mission to spotlight local gems
• What he’s learned as a content creator, dad of three, and Wichita native

👉 Connect with Caleb:
🌐 Website: theclaussenteam.com
📧 Email: CalebC@ReeceNichols.com
📱 Phone: 316-259-1995
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/calebclaussen
📖 Newsletter: thewichitadad.com

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About Mortgage Punk

Home of the suck-less mortgage process. Get pre-approved, ask questions, or just come for the checkerboard vibes.

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mortgagepunk

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