Tales With Taylor
Date 09-29-2026
Episode 91:
Mike Jones
Career Changes, Intentional Goals & Building Better Habits
Taylor sits down with Mike Jones, a father of two, former athlete, ASU graduate, and loan officer with eight years of experience.
Mike shares lessons from navigating career changes, building relationships, helping people understand the mortgage process, and learning how small daily decisions can create major changes over time. From letting kids enjoy their childhood to becoming more intentional about your own goals, Mike offers practical advice for anyone looking to make meaningful progress in life.
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Changing careers, raising a family, building financial stability, and pursuing your goals all require one thing: intentional action.
What You’ll Learn in Episode 91
↪ Why availability and responsiveness matter when working in real estate
↪ How to successfully navigate a career change
↪ Why relationships from your current career may help you in your next one
↪ How to develop the skills you need before making a professional transition
↪ Why children need the freedom to simply be kids
↪ How parents can introduce responsibility without creating unnecessary pressure
↪ What you should focus on before applying for a mortgage
↪ Why building good credit and maintaining consistent income are important
↪ How talking with a mortgage professional can help clarify the process
↪ Why changing your circumstances often starts with changing your own habits
↪ How writing down your goals can help you better understand what you actually want
↪ Why intentional decision-making matters when pursuing long-term goals
↪ How small habits can create sustainable change over time
↪ Why taking time to recognize your progress is just as important as pursuing the next milestone
Our Guest: Mike Jones
Mike Jones is a father of two, former athlete, Arizona State University graduate, and loan officer with eight years of experience.
Originally from Sugar Land, Texas, Mike brings lessons from athletics, parenting, career development, and the mortgage industry into his approach to both business and life.
His perspective centers around intentional growth, relationship building, sustainable habits, and helping people better understand important financial decisions.
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