Luke Shankula - Mortgage AI keynote speaker and founder of Direct Authority AI

Founder / Speaker / Mortgage AI Pioneer

The Mortgage Industry's Leading Voice on AI

I help loan officers use AI to build scalable, agent-independent businesses - without losing what makes them human.

175+

Community Members

600+

Monthly Attendees

4

Summits Hosted

Speaking At

MortgageConAIMEIMN Mortgage AIMMLAHMA Mortgage
Luke Shankula teaching at a mortgage industry workshop

The Short Version

I Teach Mortgage Professionals How to Use AI Without Losing Their Soul

I've spent the last 8 years helping loan officers escape the referral hamster wheel. I built Direct Authority AI, a community of 175+ mortgage pros using AI to create content that actually sounds like them - not generic AI slop.

I speak at industry events like MortgageCon, AIME Fuse, and the IMN Mortgage AI Conference about something I call "the human moat" - the idea that in a world where everyone has access to the same AI tools, your voice is your only competitive advantage.

I also built Duplico, a voice-first AI platform with 50+ tools that capture how you actually talk and turn it into content you're proud to post.

When I'm not on stage or building software, I'm in San Diego with my wife and four kids.

Learn more about my speaking topics

Speaking Topics

Keynotes That Actually Move the Needle

I don't do generic "AI is the future" talks. I deliver tactical, mortgage-specific strategies your audience can implement the next day.

01

Your Humanness Is Your Moat

Why the loan officers who win with AI aren't the ones using it the most - they're the ones who've figured out how to keep their voice intact.

Duration: 45-60 minutes
Best for: Conferences, Leadership events
02

Clone Yourself (Without Losing Yourself)

The voice-first approach to AI content creation. How to train AI on YOUR communication style so every piece of content sounds like you wrote it.

Duration: 60-90 minutes
Best for: Sales rallies, Team trainings
03

From AI Slop to Authority

A tactical deep-dive on what separates forgettable AI content from content that builds trust and closes loans. Includes live demonstrations.

Duration: 45-60 minutes
Best for: Marketing-focused events

What I'm Building

Three Ways I Help Loan Officers Win With AI

Coaching Community

Direct Authority AI

175+ mortgage pros learning to build agent-independent businesses with AI. Twice-weekly coaching calls, course library, and full access to Duplico.

AI Content Platform

Duplico

50+ AI tools that learn YOUR voice and create content that sounds like you - not like every other ChatGPT user. The anti-slop solution.

Included with DA Explore Duplico

AI-Powered CRM

Loans On Demand

The CRM built specifically for loan officers who want to own their pipeline instead of renting it. CRM + marketing automation + AI content.

Coming Soon See the CRM

Monthly Event

The Monthly AI Summit

600+ Mortgage Pros. Live Every Month. Free to Attend.

Every month, I host an AI education event for mortgage professionals. We cover what's new, what's working, and what's coming next - with live demonstrations and Q&A.

600+

registrants per event

4

summits completed

Free

to attend live

The Numbers

Results That Speak for Themselves

175+

Community Members

600+

Monthly Summit Registrants

4

Summits Hosted

50+

AI Tools in Duplico

What People Say

Don't Take My Word For It

"I posted content using Duplico and got 2.4 million views. That turned into a $699K loan closing. Luke's approach actually works."
P

Paul Byron

Loan Officer

2.4M views -> $699K loan

More testimonials coming soon...

Beyond the Stage

The Human Behind the AI

I'm a husband and father of four living in San Diego. I believe the best work comes from people who have something worth working for outside of work.

My philosophy, "your humanness is your moat," isn't just about AI strategy. It's about building a business that supports your life, not consumes it.

That's what I help loan officers do. Build businesses that give them freedom, not just income.

Luke Shankula with his wife and four kids at the beach in San Diego

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

Who is Luke Shankula?
Luke Shankula is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and the mortgage industry's leading voice on AI. He's the founder of Direct Authority AI (a coaching community for mortgage professionals), creator of Duplico (a voice-first AI content platform), and founder of Loans on Demand (an AI-powered CRM for loan officers). Based in San Diego, he helps loan officers use AI to build scalable, agent-independent businesses.
What is Direct Authority AI?
Direct Authority AI is a coaching community with 175+ mortgage professionals who are building agent-independent businesses using AI. Members get twice-weekly live coaching, a full course library, a private community, and access to Duplico's 50+ AI content tools. The focus is on using AI authentically -- amplifying your voice, not replacing it.
What topics does Luke speak about?
Luke delivers three core keynotes: 'Your Humanness Is Your Moat' (why authentic AI adoption wins), 'Clone Yourself Without Losing Yourself' (a hands-on voice-first AI workshop), and 'From AI Slop to Authority' (what separates forgettable AI content from content that builds trust). All talks are tactical and mortgage-industry specific.
What is the Monthly AI Summit?
The Monthly AI Summit is the mortgage industry's largest monthly AI education event. Over 600 professionals attend each session live. It covers the latest AI tools, live demonstrations of workflows, and Q&A sessions. It's completely free and open to all mortgage professionals.
How does Duplico work?
Duplico is a voice-first AI content platform with 50+ tools. Unlike generic AI, Duplico captures your authentic communication style through structured voice interviews, then generates content that sounds like you wrote it. It's integrated with Direct Authority AI membership.
How can I book Luke to speak at my event?
Visit the speaking page at lukeshankula.com/speaking and fill out the booking form. Luke is available for keynotes (45-60 minutes), workshops (60-90 minutes), and virtual presentations. He typically responds within 48 hours.
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