{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Loan Doctor Podcast","title":"The Art of Window Treatments: Tips and Insights with Omar Orlotegui","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3010,"description":"In this episode of The Loan Doctor Podcast, I, Rich Brandt from the Brandt Lending Team at North Pointe Bank, sit down with my friend Omar Orlortegui, the owner of MySpace Shades, to discuss the often-overlooked world of window treatments and their impact on home aesthetics and functionality.\nTo find out what your custom mortgage rate would be or to get pre-approved, contact the Brandt Lending Team at (954) 476-8223 or visit thebrandtlendingteam.com.\n#TheLoanDoctor #RichBrandt #BrandtLendingTeam #MortgageRates #RealEstateTips #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #FannieMae #SelfEmployedMortgage #HomeBuyerEducation\n00:00:00 - Introduction to Window Treatments\nWhat's the one window treatment mistake you could walk into that you could detect from the driveway? A falling shade.\n00:00:21 - Omar's Journey into Window Treatments\nOmar shares how he transitioned from hurricane shutters to window treatments.\n00:03:02 - The Impact of the Housing Bubble\nDiscussion on the effects of the housing bubble on Omar's business and the real estate market.\n00:04:01 - Real Estate Background\nOmar talks about his experience in real estate before starting his own window treatment business.\n00:05:46 - Starting MySpace Shades\nOmar explains his decision to start MySpace Shades and the challenges he faced.\n00:07:22 - Budgeting for a New Business\nDiscussion on the initial costs of starting a window treatment business.\n00:09:08 - Learning from Experience\nOmar reflects on his past business experiences and the importance of learning.\n00:10:18 - Self-Employment and Financing\nThe challenges of obtaining financing as a self-employed individual.\n00:12:22 - Future Real Estate Plans\nOmar discusses his thoughts on buying a new home or investment property.\n00:15:12 - Understanding Self-Employment Financing\nRich explains misconceptions about financing for self-employed individuals.\n00:18:00 - Customer Questions in the Showroom\nOmar shares insights on common customer inquiries during consultations.\n00:20:45 - Working with...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Qgx6zM5Sae5xrgeMYvb45-q-W0tFxQioud0hqcVkBHY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zZjZi/MDUwNDA0MjA0NjA4/ZTU3MmYyMmFiOGNk/NTExOC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}