Podcasts

 

Teaching Classes to Engage New Real Estate Agents

Looking for another way to engage with Real Estate Agents? Want to impress a few top producers with your amazing intellect? Teach a CE class! Or any class that helps Real Estate Agents market or understand mortgages better. In this podcast we will discover how Katie White used Lunch & Learns and CE classes to increase her production by 300% in just 12 months. Here’s a taste of what Carl and Katie discuss in this episode: • CE Classes or any type of class? Where to start. • What type of content and where to get it • How to get butts in the seats, by involving your favorite title company. • How to turn classes into loans (FOLLOW UP) • What the follow up looks like and who does it • How often should you teach the classes • What do you do if someone asks questions you don’t know the answer to • How to handle the increase in business, so you can teach more classes  

 

96% increase in closings with David Krichmar

You hear a lot of people claiming to have doubled their business by doing one simple trick.

If you’re like me, you’re probably thinking “yeah…..right.”

But Freedom Club member David Krichmar actually doubled his business.

And guess what else?

He did it without adding a single extra hour to his workday.

Find out how David increased his closing rate by 96% in the span of a year and secured his spot as the unicorn of the LO world in our latest podcast

In this episode, Carl and David go over what he did, step by step, to reach his goals, so that you can get to that level of awesome too.

After listening, schedule your complimentary strategy call to get even more scripts and a detailed step by step plan mapped out just for you at LoanOfficerStrategyCall.com

 

5 Things That The Top Producers Have In Common

This is the first in a series where Ralph and Carl talk about the 5 things all top producers have in common.

How many of these 5 things are you doing in your mortgage business?

After listening, schedule your complimentary strategy call to get even more scripts and a detailed step by step plan mapped out just for you at www.LoanOfficerStrategyCall.com

 

The Monthly Mixer

Tired of teaching classes and putting together boring power points? Maybe you’ve never taught a class because its just not your thing. Here’s an awesome alternative!

In the next episode of the #1 rated podcast for LOs, in the world. Thanks to you! We chat with Suzanne Downs, a loan officer in Beautiful West Palm Beach, and she tells us how she shows appreciation for the people that send her business, which results in even more business, all while also creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere for people she wants to do business with! 

Here’s a taste of what Carl and Suzanne cover in this episode.

• How to set up the event.
• Choosing a venue.
• How to send out the invites.
• Some extra do’s and don’ts.
• Plus some tips and tricks to get some sponsors to cover the tab!

After listening, schedule your complimentary strategy call to get even more scripts and a detailed step by step plan mapped out just for you at www.LoanOfficerStrategyCall.com

 

5 Strategies For Maximizing Realtor Referrals

Dave is the Founder of Mortgage Coach, and has over twenty-seven years of experience as a mortgage executive, business leader, and mobile technology pioneer. As a mortgage industry leader, Dave has been a speaker at many major industry events, and before Mortgage Coach, Dave was one of the nation’s top loan originators and President of a national mortgage company.

Here’s a taste of what Carl and Dave discuss in this episode:

• Dave’s 5 strategies for increasing referrals into closed loans
• Taking referrals and converting them into clients for life
• How to create a competitive advantage in your local market
• Figuring out what is hot in your market and “productizing” that angle
• How to get even more referrals from your current realtor partners

Click Here for a copy of the full article that is mentioned in this episode.

For more information about Dave Savage and his services, go to MortgageCoach.com

 

 

How to Triple Your Business as a Brand New LO

New to the mortgage biz and having a hard time getting ramped up to the level of production you’d like to be at?

On the next #1 rated podcast for LOs, Carl White is joined by Eddie Fooshang, an LO out of Houston, TX who went from closing 1-2 loans per month 2 years ago when he first started in the mortgage biz to currently closing 12-14 loans per month!

Eddie is going to share exactly what he did to create the business of his dreams – including the pivotal moves he made that boosted his biz (so you can swipe them and put them into action!), the biggest mistakes he made that cost him time and money (so you can avoid doing them!), and the key elements that enabled him to create an ever growing mortgage biz (a complete game changer for a new LO fresh out the gate!).

Here’s a taste of what Carl and Eddie discuss in this episode:

• Creating an identity for success
• Reverse engineering your goals to create a plan of action
• Tips for expanding your biz – what to avoid & what to focus on
• How to build relationships with top agents when you’re brand new to the biz
• How to build a network of realtors by doing 3 things consistently

If you have questions about this topic, set up a free strategy call with one of our coaches at loanofficerfreedom.com/strategycallrequest

 

How to Create Time Freedom in Your Business

Nights and weekends (AKA “me” time) – That sacred time you get where you can choose to do whatever you want with whoever you want, unwind, and recharge your batteries so you’re on your A game for the work week ahead.

But, as we all know when it comes to the mortgage biz, preapproval letters don’t take nights and weekends off and to keep our clients and agents happy, it’s imperative to make sure they have those letters when they need them.

On the next #1 rated podcast for LOs, Carl White is joined by Jerry Williams, a seasoned LO out of Dallas, Texas who used to struggle with balancing staying present during nights and weekends due to having to generate preapproval letters at random times and on short notice. Jerry shares his ground breaking solution that not only changed his life and business, but enabled his agents to have access to the letters whenever they need them (while Jerry is off enjoying his “me” time)!

Here’s a taste of what Carl and Jerry discuss in this episode:
•The main problem loan officers face and a killer solution for it
•Creating balance between work and home life
•How to eliminate being your own bottleneck
•A tool that allows the borrows to be empowered around the numbers
•Preventing mistakes and enabling agents to be in control

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If you have questions about this topic, set up a free strategy call with one of our coaches at loanofficerfreedom.com/strategycallrequest

 

The Secret Weapon

How would you like to know every time one of your past clients is looking to get a new mortgage… automatically?
In this episode, you’ll see a super stealth tool that Carl is setting up in his own branch that is just way too cool for him not to share it with you.
Carl White interviews James Borden, a Mortgage Client Retention Strategist from RetainYourClient.com. James details his solution for not letting any past clients slip through the cracks to help you become their lender for life!
Here’s a taste of what Carl and James discuss in this episode:

• A clever way to stay in front of your past clients
• Scripts for recapturing past clients
• How to get a 30%-60% conversion rate when following up with past clients
• The importance of brand recognition in the mortgage industry
• Why avoiding making phone calls will cost you in the long run

To check out the ins and outs of how this system works visit RetainYourClient.com

 

How to Jump-Start Your Career as a Brand New LO

As a brand new LO, breaking into the mortgage biz can be a daunting and sometimes downright frustrating endeavor – What do you do first? How do you get the “in” you’re looking for with a company? How do you set yourself apart from all the other newbies trying to break into the biz?

On the flip side – Branch managers are constantly faced with the decision to hire seasoned LOs or newbies fresh out the gate. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but knowing what those are and how to prepare for them is the key to building a profitable branch.

On the next #1 rated podcast for LOs, Frank Garay from The National Real Estate Post and Carl White discuss this ins and outs of breaking into the Mortgage Biz as brand new LO and give you an inside look from a Branch Manager’s perceptive when it comes to acquiring and hiring new talent!

Here’s a taste of what Carl and Frank discuss in this episode:

• How to break into the biz as a brand new LO
• Building a foundation to gain an advantage over the competition
• The pros and cons of hiring seasoned LOs vs newbies
• Training newbies – putting in the time to see results
• Having “skin in the game” to build for the future

Check out Frank’s New Loan Officer University NewLoanOfficerU.com

 

 

Top Producing LO Shares His Success Secrets with Craig Bland

On the next #1 rated podcast for LOs, you’ll get an inside look at what Craig Bland’s team did to catapult their business forward and secure a steady stream of referrals rolling in. Craig dives into the ins and outs of his business model and shares helpful tidbits that you can immediately plug into your business to see even more success!
Here’s a taste of what Carl and Craig discuss in this episode:

• How to free up your time and avoid getting caught in the minutia
• Crucial roles for team building and business growth
• The art of letting go and adapting a new mindset
• Scripting for new clients and delegating 1003s
• How to build relationships with agents – the dos and dont’s

If you have questions about this topic, set up a free strategy call with one of our coaches at loanofficerfreedom.com/strategycallrequest

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“Fishing for Whales” – How to Approach Working with Top Agents

When it comes to working with tops agents, why is it that some LOs successfully build solid referral partner relationships while others can’t seem to get a foot in the door?

In this episode of the #1 rated podcast for LOs, Carl White and Ralph Watkins show you a “behind the scenes” look at what they do to not only build relationships with top agents, but ensure they get consistent referrals from them time after time!

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to qualify agents for optimal results
• Tips for building relationships that produce referrals
• The mindset behind overcoming the fear of rejection
• Co-marketing with agents — when is it a good match?
• The 3 actions that create a loyalty dynamic with top agents

If you have questions about this topic, set up a free strategy call with one of our coaches at loanofficerfreedom.com/strategycallrequest