In this powerful episode of Take It To The Max, MaxClass CEO LaDonna Lockard welcomes former MLO turned educator Tricia McIntosh, CFP®️, for a deep dive into building sustainable, six-figure mortgage practices. From advisor-level positioning and gig economy niches to AI adoption and dismantling limiting beliefs, this conversation challenges originators to stop competing on rate and start competing on value.

In this special Black History Month episode of Take It To The Max, MaxClass CEO LaDonna Lockard welcomes Dr. Jennifer Gormer, President and CEO of Integrity Home Lending and founder of the Black Mortgage Professional Alliance, for a powerful conversation on leadership, equity, and action. From policy advocacy on Capitol Hill to tangible solutions for affordability and education, this episode highlights how the industry can close the homeownership gap—one family, one loan, and one opportunity at a time.

In this episode of Take It To The Max, MaxClass CEO LaDonna Lockard welcomes Dave Gray, Vice President of Business Development at Anchor Loans, for a candid conversation about the modernization of private lending and its role in addressing the housing deficit. From relationship-driven capital strategy to representation in lending and real opportunities in ground-up construction, this episode unpacks how private capital can create both profit and impact in today’s housing ecosystem.