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Episodes

March 5, 2024

Episode 30: Pathways to Homeownership: Jeff Garber's Guide to Custom Mortgages

🏠✨ Dive into the world of mortgages with Loan Officer Growth Episode 30! 🎙️💼 Join host Richard Smith and special guest Jeff Garber, a seasoned Mortgage Advisor from Crosscountry Mortgage, as they unlock the secrets to achievi...
Feb. 13, 2024

Episode 29: AI-Powered Mortgages: Navigating the Future with Toni Taylor

Welcome to Episode 29 of Loan Officer Growth! I'm your host, Richard Smith, and today we're diving deep into the future of mortgages with a special guest, Toni Taylor, President of Interconnect Mortgage Inc. Toni, also known ...
Jan. 16, 2024

Episode 28: Why NOW is the best time for a Loan Officer to hire a Virtual Assistant ft. Gerard Arboleda

Welcome to Episode 28 of "Loan Officer Growth," the podcast dedicated to empowering loan officers with insights and strategies to excel in the ever-evolving world of finance. Your host, Richard Smith, has a special guest join...
Dec. 19, 2023

Episode 27: Empower with Knowledge. Engage with Strategy.

Welcome back to the Loan Officer Growth podcast, your go-to resource for leveling up in the mortgage and real estate industry. In this episode, your host Richard Smith welcomes the one and only, Ginger Bell, CEO and founder o...
Dec. 12, 2023

Episode 26: How to get 10 realtor appointments a week and more!

Welcome back to the Loan Officer Growth podcast, your go-to resource for leveling up in the mortgage and real estate industry. In this episode, your host Richard Smith sits down with Gerard Arboleda, the Co-Founder of Remote ...
Nov. 28, 2023

Episode 25: Technologies that can be used with a Virtual Assistant with Gerard Arboleda

Welcome back to the Loan Officer Growth podcast, your go-to resource for leveling up in the mortgage and real estate industry. In this special episode, host Richard Smith welcomes back Gerard Arboleda, the Co-Founder of Remot...
Oct. 31, 2023

Episode 24: Building Connections with Real Estate Agents - A Proven Formula with Rick Koenig

Welcome back to another episode of the Loan Officer Growth podcast, your trusted resource for elevating your game in the mortgage and real estate industry. This time, host Richard Smith is thrilled to be joined by Rick Koenig...
Oct. 24, 2023

Episode 23: Get Your Time Back with a Virtual Assistant - Featuring Gerard Arboleda

Welcome back to the Loan Officer Growth podcast, your go-to resource for leveling up in the mortgage and real estate industry. In this special episode, host Richard Smith is joined by Gerard Arboleda, the Co-Founder of Remote...
Oct. 17, 2023

Episode 22: From Mortgage Crisis to Industry Icon

In this week's episode of the Loan Officer Growth Podcast, your host, Richard Smith sits down with Frank Garay, President of Frank Garay Inc., an esteemed industry veteran with over three decades of experience in real estate ...
Oct. 10, 2023

Episode 21: The Art of Gifting

In this week's episode of the Loan Officer Growth Podcast, your host, Richard Smith sits down with Nathan Carver of Success Mortgage Partners, to share with us his dedication and strategies on how he increases his business in...
Oct. 3, 2023

Episode 20: Clear Action Plan that is Measurable & Replicable

In this week's episode of the Loan Officer Growth Podcast, your host, Richard Smith sits down with Kristin Simpson of Mortgage Marketing Animals, to talk about how their team shows mortgage professionals how to grow and scale...
Sept. 26, 2023

Episode 19: How Brad Gets 10+ Agent Appointments Set Weekly

In this week's episode of the Loan Officer Growth Podcast, your host, Richard Smith sits down with Brad Atwood, Senior Loan Officer at Mortgage Equity Partners, to share with us that despite his age, he remains current with t...
Sept. 19, 2023

Episode 18: See How This Loan Officer Went From 90% Refi to Almost 100% Purchase in Less Than a Year!

In this week's episode of the Loan Officer Growth Podcast, your host, Richard Smith sits down with Devin Dubuc of Click n' Close, Inc., to talk about his take-action attitude is the driving force behind his success and those ...
Sept. 12, 2023

Episode 17: Empowering Homebuyers with Mortgage Knowledge

In this week's episode of the Loan Officer Growth Podcast, your host, Richard Smith sits down with Danny Ruiz of Danny Ruiz Home Loans, to talk about the importance of mortgage education and why it is vital for making informe...
Sept. 5, 2023

Episode 16: Generating Business Through Conversion Leads

n this week's episode of the Loan Officer Growth Podcast, your host, Richard Smith sits down with Kevin Gillespie, Loan Officer & Coach with the Mortgage Marketing Animals, to talk about what changes he sees happening in the ...
Aug. 29, 2023

Episode 15: 4 Mistakes Loan Officers Make When Hiring a Virtual Assistant

In this week's episode of the Loan Officer Growth Podcast, your host, Richard Smith sits down with returning guest, Gerard Arboleda Co-Founder of Remote Assistant Scout , to talk about the top 4 mistakes loan officers make wh...
Aug. 22, 2023

Episode 14: How to Get More Done EFFICIENTLY With Time-Blocking

In this episode of Loan Officer Growth, Richard Smith sits down with Merrily Brown, Loan Officer with Mpire Financial to talk about how she leveled up her business with one specific tip: time blocking. Brown dives deep into t...
Aug. 15, 2023

Episode 13: The Key to Marketing Yourself in the Mortgage and Real Estate Industry

In this episode of Loan Officer Growth, Richard Smith sits down with Chris Johnstone, CEO of Connection Incorporated to talk about the power of connecting with your leads within the first 5 minutes of receiving them. He dives...
Aug. 8, 2023

Episode 12: It's not just your successes, it's your failures too

In this episode of Loan Officer Growth, Richard Smith sits down with Dave Brown, with Owner and Coach of Top Paid Coach a.k.a the Coolness Accelerator, to talk about recognizing your successes, but also the importance of reco...
Aug. 2, 2023

Episode 11: How Morning Routines Can Change Your Business

In this episode of Loan Officer Growth, Richard Smith sits down with Tammy Schneider a Real Estate marketing Coach with Mortgage Marketing Animals, to talk about the power of a routine. In Schneider's experience, she has seen...
July 25, 2023

Episode 10: Unleashing the Power - How Virtual Assistants Propel Business Success

In this episode of Loan Officer Growth, Richard Smith sits down with Gerard Arboleda, Co-founder of Remote Assistant Scout, to talk about how virtual assistants can help loan officers increase their success by taking certain ...
July 18, 2023

Episode 9: Filling the Void of Data Entry

In this episode of Loan Officer Growth, Richard Smith sits down with Cam Villa, Senior VP/Loan Officer with Golden Bay Mortgage Group, to talk about how overcame an issue with filling the void of data entry by implementing ce...
July 11, 2023

Episode 8: How to Meet More Realtors and Generate Those Strong Partner Relationships

In this episode of Loan Officer Growth, Richard Smith sits down with David Nguyen, Senior Loan Officer with Click n' Close, Inc., to talk about how he was able to meet and talk with 190 realtors, build those strong partner re...
July 4, 2023

Episode 7: Focusing on What You Do Best for More Success

In this episode of Loan Officer Growth, Richard Smith sits down with Rene Jacques, President and CEO of GB Mortgage Group, to talk about how he got started in the mortgage industry, and how he uses the combination of experien...