Raquel Borras, is the external brand communications manager at New American Funding. She emphasizes the importance of being genuine and true to oneself while maintaining a professional nature.

Raquel shares her journey of establishing her personal brand on LinkedIn and how she incorporates her fun and goofy side into her content. She also highlights the shift towards video content on LinkedIn and the power of video in connecting with the audience.

We also discuss the impact of social media on younger generations and the responsibility of content creators to educate and guide them.

Key Takeaways:

• Personal branding on LinkedIn is about sharing who you are in a genuine and authentic way.
• Being transparent about your journey and starting point can help build trust and engagement with your audience.
• While LinkedIn allows for a more relaxed and fun approach, it's important to respect the platform's professional nature.
• Video content is becoming increasingly popular on LinkedIn and allows for a deeper connection with the audience.
• Finding a balance between educational and entertaining content can help establish credibility and engagement on LinkedIn. Be authentic and in the moment when creating content.

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Today we're hanging with Dustin Owen, VP of Eastern Division Sales at Waterstone Mortgage, to discuss the keys to success in the mortgage industry, the importance of endurance, and how to thrive in today's market.

Dustin dives deep into the fundamentals of building a successful mortgage career. He emphasizes the importance of having 10 meaningful conversations a day, following theme days, and engaging in consistent activities to build a robust business.

Tune in to hear insights on building meaningful relationships, maintaining a positive mindset, and leveraging opportunities in the mortgage space.

Dustin introduces the TLOP MLO Coaching Community and shares how it provides valuable resources and support for mortgage professionals. He explains the concept of the blueprint and how it helps loan officers achieve their goals.

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In this episode I meet up with my friend Josh Pitts and discuss the importance of consistent content creation on social media for mortgage professionals. The focus is on personal connections and community engagement rather than constantly promoting mortgage-related content.

We talk about Josh’s new Shredit app, which simplifies the video editing process for social media content. We wrap up with a discussion about Josh's new adventure of sailing around the world with his family. It’s an incredible journey so make sure you listen to the end.

I've been using Josh's new app and it's saving me lots of time and frustration with creating and posting videos to social media.

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In this episode, I share a few of the biggest takeaways from the recent Mastermind Summit in Las Vegas. I'll discuss strategies and tactics for closing out the year strong in the mortgage industry. We review the importance of executing the fundamentals, such as building relationships with referral partners, having conversations, and staying in front of agents consistently. We also highlight the need to evaluate and improve accountability metrics, focus on controllable factors, and fall in love with the process rather than the outcome.

Highlights:

• Implementing classes and education can help generate business and increase realtor referrals.
• Executing the fundamentals, such as building relationships and having conversations, is crucial for success in the mortgage industry.
• Evaluating and improving accountability metrics can drive business growth.
• Focusing on controllable factors and falling in love with the process leads to long-term success.
• Consistency and persistence are key in achieving desired results.

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In this episode, we talk with Scott Payne from Shape CRM to discuss the importance of standing out in business and optimizing lead management for loan officers. Scott shares his journey of becoming memorable in the industry through his unique personal branding, which includes wigs, humorous t-shirts, and fitness videos.

**Top 5 Keys You'll Learn**

1. **Being Memorable:** Find out how Scott used unique outfits, including wigs and muscle shirts, to create a personal brand that stands out in business events and conferences.

2. **Serving the Community:** Learn how Scott turned morning school drop-offs into a positive and impactful experience, even involving fun videos with his kids!

3. **Fitness & Business:** Discover the connection between Scott's fitness journey and his professional life. He shares how quitting alcohol and focusing on fitness helped him improve personally and professionally.

4. **Shape CRM:** Get the lowdown on the Shape lead management system and how it prioritizes tasks, saving loan officers two hours per day and significantly boosting efficiency.

5. **Flexibility & Tech Insight:** Understand the diverse uses of CRM systems across industries and the benefits of Shape's flexible, no long-term commitment approach.

**Fun Fact from the Episode:**

Scott's choice to wear a wig and business attire at conferences was inspired by the positive response to his playful "Fun Here Friday" videos. Plus, each wig comes with a touching backstory connected to his father's experiences.

Notable Quotes:

"Being memorable is not just about standing out, it's about making a positive impact on those around you." - Scott Payne

"The right CRM system can give you the most precious resource back—your time." - Geoff Zimpfer

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Double Your Agent Referrals

This episode shares key takeaways and frameworks to evaluate your results as a mortgage originator. We discuss the value of feedback and how to sincerely ask your referral partners for feedback.

We also share a cool strategy to talk with your referral partners that creates meaningful connections and lays the foundation for future referrals.

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On this episode, Allison Larson, shares her strategies for building relationships with real estate agents and growing her business. She emphasizes the importance of finding agents who have a minimum of five buy-side transactions in the last 12 months and have been licensed for at least a year.

She has a very structured process for identifying the right agents to build relationships with and how to maximize the impact of realtor appointments. She emphasizes the importance of being intentional and prepared for each meeting, focusing on the agent's pain points and finding connections.

Allison also discusses the value of hosting events and classes to attract and engage realtors. She highlights the significance of creating a strong online presence, encouraging loan officers to be authentic in their approach to building relationships with real estate agents.

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Today we're focusing on how to 10X your business. It's just one episode in a series of short, focused takeaways you can apply to your business for immediate results.

We'll start with identifying the top three activities that move the needle in your business and go from there.

I'm also launching a NEW, exclusive opportunity to work closely with me to double your agent referrals in 90 days. It's called the Agent Referral Xcelerator. We go live in June but you can get on the waitlist right now.

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