I Did My First Big Deal at 24 | The Breakout Bunch with Austen Tucker
In the premiere episode of The Breakout Bunch, host Austen Tucker sets the tone for a show built on real, unfiltered conversations with self-made entrepreneurs chasing purpose, not just profit.
This episode explores a powerful question: Does the American Dream still exist?
Through raw storytelling and honest reflection, Austen dives into what drives successful founders—and what it really takes to make it in today’s world.
If you’re hungry for more than just motivational quotes—and want to understand what makes top performers tick—this show is for you.
Joseph Shalaby
CEO
🚀 Joseph Shalaby
Founder & CEO of E Mortgage Capital Inc. | Host of Coffeez for Closers Podcast
Background & Career
Joseph Shalaby is an accomplished mortgage executive based in Irvine, California. He founded and serves as CEO of E Mortgage Capital Inc., a full-service mortgage brokerage known for its innovative financing options and fast, efficient service
. A University of California, Santa Barbara graduate (2002), he has built over 20 years of experience and a reputation for being a forward-thinking leader in his field
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Entrepreneurial Vision & Leadership
Under Joseph’s leadership, E Mortgage Capital thrives on a culture of community and abundance. As featured in a “Broker to Broker” podcast episode, he emphasizes that even independent loan officers feel part of something bigger—where collaboration, open communication, and shared success are core values
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Media Presence: Coffeez for Closers
Joseph hosts Coffeez for Closers, a weekly podcast produced under E Mortgage Capital that spotlights entrepreneurship with a family-owned business vibe. Through candid, in-the-trenches conversations with industry leaders and founders, he explores leadership, teamwork, and innovative strategies in business
. The show aims to offer professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs, and mortgage experts actionable insights and inspiration.
Personal Journey & Influence
An immigrant’s son who “didn’t start with much—just dreams bigger than my surroundings,” Joseph has channeled that driv…
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