Five Clients Who Attended UWM LIVE! Join Us to Talk About How They’re Generating Business

For the third year in a row, thousands of independent mortgage professionals gathered in Michigan for the biggest broker event of the year, UWM LIVE! In Part 1 of this special episode, we catch up with several UWM partners from around the country to find out how they’re leveraging technology, social media and more to bring in business.

In this episode of the Good. Better. Broker. podcast, you’ll hear client interviews from the 3rd annual UWM LIVE! event in Michigan.


In this episode, we discuss ...

• 0:29 - interview with Bryon Taylor and Ryan Buys
• 12:19 - interview with Sonya Rodgers
• 21:08 - interview with Andy Fulton
• 32:24 - interview with Stephanie Ham
• 45:43 - interview with Odysa Castillo and Yariela Valdes


Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Opus Clip


Show Contributors:

Bryon Taylor
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Ryan Buys
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Sonya Rodgers
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Andy Fulton
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Stephanie Ham
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Odysa Castillo
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Yariela Valdes
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Justin White is UWM’s in-house brand journalist and the host of the daily news video, Inside Pass. He creates engaging content across multiple platforms to promote the benefits of the wholesale channel and partnering with UWM. A seven-time Emmy-award winner, Justin is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

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The following guest sits down with host Justin White:

• Kevin Robinson, Brokerowner – Capital Home Loans


Aligning With a Successful Real Estate Company Gives Brokers a Lead Source With Longevity

Of all the different ways mortgage brokers can generate business, hitching your wagon to a successful real estate team can be one of the most fruitful. How can brokers get in with a successful real estate company, deliver value and show them they are true partners? Tune into Episode 70 of Good. Better. Broker. as we talk with a mortgage broker who is in lockstep with the dominant real estate company in his market — and still has to earn their business every day.

In this episode of the Good. Better. Broker. podcast, you’ll find out how to align with a successful real estate company.


In this episode, we discuss ...

• 1:28 – why Kevin prioritizes partnerships with real estate agents
• 2:24 – how Kevin decided this was going to be the strategy for his company
• 3:10 – how Kevin defines a great experience for his real estate partners
• 4:00 – how Kevin’s partnership with a top real estate brokerage started
• 5:33 – what Kevin and his originators do to provide value for their agents
• 6:07 – areas of need Kevin sees from his real estate partners
• 6:58 – why showing up for meetings and events in person makes an impact
• 7:56 – educating real estate agents on the benefits of working with brokers
• 8:57 – how the company podcast is designed to help their real estate partners
• 10:48 – how Kevin stays on top of his real estate partners after the loan closes
• 12:00 – the importance of attending closings
• 13:11 – supporting real estate partners at networking events
• 14:15 – the impact of the company’s partnership with their top real estate company
• 15:47 – advice for finding the right real estate company to partner with


Show Contributor:

Kevin Robinson
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Justin White is UWM’s in-house brand journalist and the host of the daily news video, Inside Pass. He creates engaging content across multiple platforms to promote the benefits of the wholesale channel and partnering with UWM. A seven-time Emmy-award winner, Justin is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

Connect with Justin on LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter


Connect with UWM on Social Media:

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Head to uwm.com to see the latest news and updates.

The following guest sits down with host Justin White:

• Jalen Scott – Mortgage Broker, Belong Lending

Much like a house, a career in mortgages is only as good as the foundation it’s built on. If you’re a new loan originator, building a strong foundation means looking at your job as more than a job. What steps can brokers take when they’re just starting out to set themselves up for success? Tune into Episode 69 of Good. Better. Broker. as we sit down with a first-year mortgage broker to hear about the ups and downs of a career that provides so much and demands even more.

In this episode of the Good. Better. Broker. podcast, you’ll find out what it takes to achieve success as a first-year mortgage loan originator.


In this episode, we discuss ...

• 1:35 – Jalen’s reflections on his first year as a mortgage loan originator
• 2:44 – The importance of social media to gain visibility as a new mortgage loan originator
• 4:40 – The opportunity social media presents to create branded content
• 6:19 – Jalen’s content strategy and how it’s evolved since he started
• 8:19 – How Jalen comes up with ideas for social media videos
• 9:21 – Why it’s necessary to be completely invested in your first year as a mortgage broker
• 10:39 – Why progress as a mortgage loan originator isn’t linear
• 13:26 – Why being a mortgage broker becomes a part of your identity
• 15:06 – How new loan originators can find business
• 17:56 – The importance of connecting with real estate agents you get along with
• 19:13 – What Jalen would tell himself if he could start over
• 20:55 – Jalen’s decision to become a brokerowner


Show Contributor:

Jalen Scott
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Justin White is UWM’s in-house brand journalist and the host of the daily news video, Inside Pass. He creates engaging content across multiple platforms to promote the benefits of the wholesale channel and partnering with UWM. A seven-time Emmy-award winner, Justin is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

Connect with Justin on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter


Connect with UWM on Social Media:

• Facebook
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• Instagram
• Twitter
• YouTube

Head to uwm.com to see the latest news and updates.