Meet Your Lords | LoL #7

In Meet Your Lords, the hosts of Lords of Lending step out from behind the mic and into the spotlight. Shane Pierson, Stephanie Dunn, and Brian Congelliere open up about their career journeys -- from cold calling and law firms to being on national television.

They unpack the turning points, failures, and motivations that brought them into the world of SBA lending -- and what keeps them going. You'll hear stories of tough breaks, left turns, life resets, and what it really takes to show up in a cutthroat industry with confidence, grit, and a sense of humor.

Whether you're a loan officer, business owner, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode delivers personal insights, leadership philosophies, and laughs along the way. It's raw, honest, and refreshingly human.

In this episode, Shane Pierson, Stephanie Dunn, and Brian Congelliere share their backstories, career pivots, and what drives them. From courtroom exits to cold calls and The Apprentice, get to know the Lords of Lending on a personal level.

Timestamps:

01:00 - Intro & Episode Overview 02:06 - Why This Episode Matters: Get to Know the Hosts 04:56 - Stephanie's Origin Story: From Hotels to SBA Lending 09:56 - Brian's Journey: Law School, Real Estate, & Breaking Out 15:38 - Shane's Story: Sales, Setbacks & Starting Over 20:32 - How the Trio Met & Formed the "Lords of Lending" 25:39 - Sports, Coaching & Building a Winning Team 31:25 - What We Geek Out On (Inside & Outside of Work) 41:42 - Defining Legacy, Regret & the Drive to Build Something Bigger 48:46 - Career Left Turns That Changed Everything 55:57 - Stephanie's Wild Ride: From SBA to The Apprentice 57:55 - Final Reflections: Why This Podcast Exists 59:30 - What Makes Us Good at This? Each Host Weighs In