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How They Crushed It

Dean Johnson

Booking Overview

Value for PR: the show features real guest interviews with marketing, branding, and entrepreneurship leaders, offering practical storytelling angles and lessons. Booking targets include senior marketers, founders, and revenue leaders who can share actionable insights and case studies.

Metrics

Episodes: 18

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

deanmjohnson1971@gmail.com

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Host

Dean Johnson - Host of How They Crushed It, affiliated with Direct Mortgage Loans; specializes in extracting actionable growth stories from mortgage, marketing, and entrepreneurship leaders.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior marketing/branding roles, founders, or industry leaders with measurable impact
Required Achievements:  
led campaigns with measurable ROI, built scalable brands, driven revenue growth, recognized in industry press

Recent Guest Discussions

Garrett Finkelstein - Authentic Marketing, Storytelling, Relationship-building In A Digital Age

Michelle Jacinto - Customer Service, Mentorship, Networking In Business

Terrance Diggs - Networking, Brand Growth, Marketing Strategy

Recent Topics

Branding, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Relationship-building

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
How They Crushed It
:

Margie Winkelman | Welcome Margie to DML

September 28, 2026

A conversation with Marge about her history in the mortgage business, her experience at DML, and the importance of people in the industry.TakeawaysLongevity in the mortgage businessThe importance of people in the mortgage industryChapters00:00 Marge's Journey in the Mortgage Business03:02 Transition to DML and Experience So Far06:35 The Importance of People in the Mortgage Industry

Garrett Finkelstein | Building Real Relationships in the Age of AI: Marketing Stories That Matter

February 10, 2026

Join Dean Johnson as he sits down with Garrett Finkelstein, Marketing Director at Direct Mortgage Loans, for an insightful conversation about authentic marketing, storytelling, and relationship-building in an increasingly digital world. In this first episode of 2026, Garrett shares his 14-year journey in mortgage marketing—from video editor to marketing executive—and reveals why customers must always be the main characters in every story you tell.Discover why consistency beats virality, how t...

Michelle Jacinto | Service with a Smile, Treating Others Like Family, & Back to Basics in Business

October 01, 2024

In this episode of the How They Crushed It podcast, host Dean Johnson of Direct Mortgage Loans interviews Michelle Jacinto, a top producer at Direct Mortgage Loans. They discuss Michelle's journey from her formative years in a family business to her successful career in the mortgage industry. The conversation highlights the importance of customer service, mentorship, and building relationships in business. Michelle shares her insights on adapting to changes in the industry, the significance o...

Frequently asked questions

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How They Crushed It
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How do I get in touch with How They Crushed It?

How They Crushed It is hosted by Dean Johnson. Its publicly listed email is deanmjohnson1971@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for How They Crushed It?

The publicly listed email for How They Crushed It: deanmjohnson1971@gmail.com.

How many listeners does How They Crushed It have?

Podseeker estimates How They Crushed It reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for How They Crushed It?

How They Crushed It typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior marketing/branding roles, founders, or industry leaders with measurable impact. Common among recent guests: led campaigns with measurable ROI; built scalable brands; driven revenue growth. Recent guests include Garrett Finkelstein, Michelle Jacinto, and Terrance Diggs.

How hard is it to get booked on How They Crushed It?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does How They Crushed It cover?

Recent episodes cover Branding, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Sales, and Relationship-building. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

deanmjohnson1971@gmail.com

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