From Adversity to Abundance

In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman sits down with Dan Deppen, owner of Call the Underwriter, a company that works closely with seller-finance and owner-finance real estate investors to help create loans for owner-occupied borrowers. But this conversation goes well beyond underwriting and real estate mechanics. Dan opens up about a season of personal and professional transition that many listeners will find deeply relatable. He shares his experience navigating a recent divorce while simultaneously moving between life as a W-2 employee and entrepreneurship—more than once. Rather than framing these shifts as failures, Dan reflects on how each transition shaped his perspective on work, stability, and what real abundance actually looks like. Today, Dan is building Call the Underwriter with intention, balancing the demands of scaling a business with the priorities of family, flexibility, and freedom of choice. This episode explores the emotional and mental side of entrepreneurship, the realities of starting over, and how abundance isn’t always about doing less—but about having alignment, options, and purpose. Listeners can expect practical wisdom, grounded insights, and an honest look at what it means to redefine success on your own terms. Guest Introduction:Dan Deppen is the owner of Call the Underwriter, a company that supports seller-finance and owner-finance real estate investors by helping structure loans for owner-occupied borrowers. With experience moving between W-2 employment and entrepreneurship, Dan brings a grounded, real-world perspective to business ownership, personal resilience, and redefining abundance through family, freedom, and flexibility. Episode Highlights:Dan’s journey through divorce and major life transitionsMoving from W-2 employment to entrepreneurship—and back againLessons learned from rebuilding professionally and personallyWhat “abundance” looks like beyond money and business growthScaling Call the Underwriter while prioritizing family and flexibilityFinding stability, purpose, and clarity through changeKey Takeaways:Career paths are rarely linear, and transitions don’t equal failureAbundance can be defined by freedom, choice, and alignment—not just incomeEntrepreneurship comes with seasons of rebuilding and recalibrationPersonal challenges often shape stronger, more intentional businessesTrue success is about designing a life that supports what matters most Learn More about Stephen Predmore: Website: https://fusionnotes.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandeppen/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-note-investor-podcast/id1480182717 Learn More about Labrador Lending: Integrity Income Fund: https://labradorlending.com/investors/passive-investors/ Labrador Mentorship: labradorlending.com/investors/active-investors/ — Haven Financial Services: Learn more: jamie.myfinancialhaven.com/ — Purchase Jamie’s Book: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 — Leave us a REVIEW: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-adversity-to-abundance/id1618672867?mt=2&ls=1 www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ Connect with us Website: www.adversity2abundance.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlending/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/labrador-lending/?viewAsMember=true Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9Q Connect with Jamie LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/ Twitter: twitter.com/batemanjames