Live Like a Leader

Visionary Non-Profit Creator, Paul Gigliotti

Episode Summary

In today's episode, we are joined by Paul Gigliotti the COO of Pinnacle Home Loans and the visionary CEO & Co-founder of Axis Lending Academy - a brilliant and fast-growing non-profit company with a wonderful mission and vision. We talk about the power of Origin Stories and understanding yourself and where you come from in life and business, the fundamentally incorrect assumption underlying work-life balance, the massive changes in the mortgage industry (like so many others), and its new focus on the people who make it run. We discuss the power of communication and its impact on leadership. Paul is a brilliant, committed friend of mine and he generously shares his fabulous, deep, and touching stories with us.

Episode Notes

"Because You Can” is the mantra of Paul Gigliotti, President, and Founder of AXIS Lending Academy and PJ Operation, who is known for his ability to take action.

His unique approach can be summed up in just one simple equation - creativity + innovation = success.

Paul is happily married to his husband Aaron and father to his two beautiful children. Paul’s inspiration for his ventures in the mortgage industry stems from his own experience of exclusion from the industry during the early days of his career.

With an extensive background working with various different-sized corporations, Paul has meticulously cultivated talent and streamlined company structure, while consistently encouraging team members and growing revenue. His tenacity and innovative approaches continue to create better communication, culture, and clarity in the teams he builds.

As a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the mortgage lending industry, Paul continues to use his resources to bridge the opportunity and education gaps in the mortgage lending industry.

Find Paul on LinkedIn

And at Axis Lending Academy