As a trusted mortgage lender in MD with over two decades of experience, Pat Gannon takes great pride in helping Maryland homebuyers achieve their dreams of homeownership. After graduating from ElonUniversity in 1996, Pat joined the mortgage industry in 1999 and quickly became the top producer at his previous two companies.Now at leading nationwide lender Rate, Pat brings his seasoned expertise and excellent customer service to deliver a seamless mortgage experience for borrowers across Annapolis and the surrounding areas.

In this podcast episode, we spoke with Corey Slade, owner of Slade Media Company, who discussed his four-year journey in media, starting from self-taught methods via YouTube, and detailed their client engagement process, including optimizing images for various properties and overcoming challenges like weather. Corey Slade explained their service scope, which includes working with all realtors, utilizing drone packages, and helping small businesses build brand awareness through video, while also encouraging realtors to appear on camera.

Jennie Quinn is a Milwaukee native with a lifelong passion for design, style, and creativity. With a degree in Graphic Design from UW–Madison and over 25 years of experience as a designer and art director, Jennie brings a trained eye and thoughtful approach to every project. She believes great design starts with understanding people’s needs—and that even the smallest details can make a space feel just right. In addition to her work with the family business, Jennie teaches Communication Design at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, where she loves helping students grow their creative skills. Whether she’s designing a room, curating a look, or building a brand, Jennie has a knack for making things beautiful and functional. (And yes—she always has the perfect playlist.)