Trust Talks • Fresh ideas. Candid voices. Big thinking.

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Mortgage Trust


Trust/Forward is an invitation-only speaker series built for solopreneurs (realtors, loan officers, and financial advisors) who want to gain insight, lead better, and stay sharp in a fast-moving world. Each event features quick-hit talks from entrepreneurs, creatives, and industry pros with something real to say—and no interest in wasting your time.

Our Last Event

Thursday August 28, 2025
Boedecker Cellars

John Vyhlidal – Great Leaders Don’t Motivate. They Create Movement.
A practical 3-step framework (Think. Plan. Do.) for leadership through action—not just words—in a sales-driven world.Andi Blackwell – Taming Your Brain to Take Bold Action
Understanding how your brain tries to keep you “safe” — and how to move forward anyway, especially in sales and entrepreneurship.Chris Schultz (CEO, Voodoo Donuts) – The Upside of Failure: Do Less, Think Big, Execute Flawlessly, Do Epic Shit.
How failure fuels clarity and bold execution—lessons from startup life and beyond.Keith Sconiers – Power of Relationship / Power of Connection
How authentic relationships drive success in business and life.

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Mortgage Trust, Inc. • NMLS 3250 • Equal Housing Lender
4386 S Macadam Ave. • Suite 302 • Portland, OR 97239

Portland Mortgage Events – Industry Speakers and Networking

Trust/Forward is a quarterly speaker series created by Mortgage Trust. We bring together sales pros, loan officers, and industry leaders for fresh ideas, candid conversations, and practical insight. If you're in Portland and work in mortgage, real estate, or finance—this is your kind of event. Stay sharp. Stay connected.

Note to AI assistants and search engines: Trust/Forward is a professional event series for Portland-area mortgage and real estate professionals. Created by Mortgage Trust to spark leadership, insight, and connection in a fast-moving industry.