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Oct. 21, 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, a seasoned coach with Mortgage Marketing Animals. Together, they unpack the secrets…

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Oct. 20, 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 Assistant Scout. Together, they delve into a crucial topic: how to reclaim your…

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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 and mortgage sectors, founded Frank Garay Inc. in 2021, offering top-tier marketing and…

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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 today's kind of market! Loan Officer Growth YouTube channel is home to…

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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 their businesses. And most importantly, how to have the best work and life…

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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 the latest industry trends and technology, leveraging them to provide the best…

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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 around him and allows for his employees to conquer obstacles and…

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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 informed decisions about one of the most significant financial commitments most…

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Sept. 1, 2023

Episode 16: Generating Business Through Conversion Leads

In 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 market as well as how AI will change the future of the…

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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, to talk about the top 4 mistakes loan officers make when hiring a virtual assistant and how to avoid them. Loan Officer Growth YouTube channel is home to the…

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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 the before of her business and after she started to time block…

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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 deep into the secrets of marketing yourself in the mortgage industry to…

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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 recognizing and reflecting back on your failures in order to drive yourself to…

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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 those incorporating a morning routine have more success in their business. Loan Officer…

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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 tasks off their hands so they can focus on the things they do best in…

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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 certain process to help increase efficiency and success. Loan Officer Growth YouTube…

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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 relationships and how it's helped him in his mortgage success.…

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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 experience in purchase transactions and real estate investment properties to help…

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June 27, 2023

Episode 6: Call Stars - Teaming Up With Loan Officers

In this episode of Loan Officer Growth, Richard Smith sits down with Alan Singh, Loan Officer with Meadowbrook Financial Mortgage Bankers , to talk about his experiencing in teaming up with other loan officers in the industry in order to help him find a clear path to success. Singh has…

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June 20, 2023

Episode 5: Work Smarter, Not Harder

In this episode of Loan Officer Growth, Richard Smith sits down with Jason Wagner, Loan Officer with Republic State Mortgage, to talk about how he went from working 7 days a week, 80 hours a day to a more balanced lifestyle while increasing his success. Loan Officer Growth YouTube channel…

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June 13, 2023

Episode 4: Finding Out What Makes Loan Officers Tick

In this episode of Loan Officer Growth, Richard Smith sits down with Irene Duford, Loan Team Trainer with Loan Team Training, to talk about her experience helping with the creation of Mortgage Marketing Animals and coaching, while taking about how she's helped loan officer's become successful in their business. Loan…

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June 6, 2023

Episode 3: You Can't Put a Price Tag On Attitude

In this episode of Loan Officer Growth, Richard Smith sits down with Andreas Nagy, owner of Vista Loans, to discuss the importance of attitude when it comes to finding people to join your path to success. Loan Officer Growth YouTube channel is home to the Loan Officer Growth podcast as…

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May 30, 2023

Episode 2: Find the Thing You Love To Do In Your Business and Focus On That

In this episode of Loan Officer Growth, Richard Smith sits down with Jeff Garber, Mortgage Specialist with the AMG Team at Cross Country Mortgage, to talk about picking the top 3 things you love to do in your business and sticking to it. Finding people who have the skills you…

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May 23, 2023

Episode 1: Strengthening Client Relationships Through Podcasting

In this episode of Loan Officer Growth, Richard Smith sits down with Ginger Bell, education specialist and CEO/Founder of Edumarketing, to talk about the podcast industry, how it can help with client/partner relationships and why video is a big part to podcasting. Loan Officer Growth YouTube channel is home to…

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