🎙️ How June the Realtor Beat the Odds & Built a Real Estate Brand from Scratch | Friends Mortgage Heroes

In this raw, real, and powerful episode of Friends at Mortgage Heroes, we sit down with June Malan, better known as June the Realtor — CEO, podcaster, father, and one of San Diego’s rising real estate voices.

From being kicked out of his dad’s house at 17, living in a halfway home, and closing loans while sleeping in his car… to launching his own real estate business and podcast, June's story is all about grit, grace, and God.

💥 In this episode:

- June’s unlikely entry into real estate at 18 with no experience
- His battle with burnout and the moment he almost gave up
- Taking multiple leaps of faith: From lender to realtor to podcaster
- Why becoming a dad changed everything
- How his show “The JTR Show” is giving back and empowering the community

🙌 Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just need to hear a story of perseverance and faith, this is for YOU.

📈 June’s story proves that you don’t need to have it all figured out — just the courage to start and the heart to keep going.

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Are you ready to buy a home in 2025? 🏠 Whether you're a first-time buyer or just haven't purchased in a while, this episode of the Mortgage Heroes Podcast breaks down the Top 10 Critical Steps you need to take to become a successful homeowner this year. From credit scores and budgeting to picking the right loan and real estate agent — we cover it all.

In today’s market, preparation is power. The game has changed, and the smartest buyers are the ones who plan ahead. This video is loaded with up-to-date advice, practical tools, and real-world examples to help you navigate the home buying process with confidence.

🔔 Subscribe now and join thousands of smart buyers preparing for homeownership in 2025.

📩 Got questions? Drop a comment or DM us — we're here to help guide you from start to keys in hand!

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🎙️ From Marine Corps to Real Estate: The Cowboy Hat Guy's Journey. In this episode of Friends Mortgage Heroes, we sit down with U.S. Marine veteran, full-time cowboy, and rising real estate star Xavier Zamora — better known as The Cowboy Hat Guy. From a childhood shaped by military life to building a purpose-driven career post-service, Xavier opens up about the struggles, sacrifices, and lessons that shaped his journey.

🏡 Learn how Xavier transitioned from boots to business, carrying his "give a f*** factor" into the world of real estate, and why authenticity and hustle set him apart. Whether it’s growing up with a military father, sleeping in fighting holes, or playing mariachi gigs as a teen, Xavier's story is raw, inspiring, and real.

💥 What You'll Hear:
- Why he joined the Marines — and what he learned about his father in doing so
- Transitioning from active duty to civilian life through SkillBridge
- His advice to military vets and first-time homebuyers
- How mariachi music, cowboy culture, and service mentality shaped his brand
- The leadership failure that changed how he treats others forever

📈 Plus: Real talk on the current real estate market and how Xavier plans to help 200,000 families become homeowners by 2035.

🔥 Don’t miss this authentic, unfiltered conversation with a man who's rewriting what it means to serve.

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