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April 30, 2024

Episode 35: Stability Speaks: Brian Arnold on Empowering Communities through Real Estate

Episode 35: Stability Speaks - Brian Arnold on Empowering Communities through Real Estate Welcome to a new episode of Loan Officer Growth, where we explore innovative ways to grow your business and increase your success. This episode features Brian Arnold, a seasoned Mortgage Broker from Mpire Financial, who is passionate…

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April 23, 2024

Episode 34: Texas Loan Star: Eddie Skinner's Strategies for Smarter Mortgages

Episode 34: Texas Loan Star: Eddie Skinner's Strategies for Smarter Mortgages Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Loan Officer Growth podcast! In this episode, we're joined by Eddie Skinner, the broker and owner of Storehouse Mortgage. Eddie has carved a niche in the Texas real estate market with his…

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April 16, 2024

Episode 33: Learn How to Build a Thriving Business by Focusing on Niches

Episode 33: Niche to Win It with Patrick Fitzgerald In this must-listen episode of the Loan Officer Growth podcast, join your host, Richard Smith, as we dive deep into the world of niche mortgage lending with Patrick Fitzgerald, a seasoned Senior Loan Officer at Academy Mortgage Corporation. Patrick, known as…

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April 9, 2024

Episode 32: What are Loan Officers having their VA's Do for them?

Join us on this enlightening episode of Loan Officer Growth, where we explore the dynamic role of Virtual Assistants (VAs) in revolutionizing the mortgage sector. Our special guest, Gerard Arboleda, the co-founder of Remote Assistant Scout, shares his invaluable insights on "What are Loan Officers having their VA's Do for…

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March 19, 2024

Episode 31: How to be a Mortgage Matchmaker in Today's Market

Episode 31: How to be a Mortgage Matchmaker in Today's Market with Rick Koenig In this must-listen episode of Loan Officer Growth, we're thrilled to welcome Rick Koenig, a seasoned recruiter for Premier Lending and a partner at Mpire Financial. Not only does Rick bring a wealth of knowledge from…

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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 achieving homeownership. 🗝️🏡 In this episode, Jeff shares his expert insights on navigating the…

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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 as 'Your Home Girl,' brings over 30 years of experience in the mortgage…

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Jan. 16, 2024

Ep. 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 joining us – Gerard Arboleda, Co-founder of Remote Assistant Scout. In this episode, we dive…

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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 of Edumarketing as she unveils the secrets to success in today's competitive…

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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 Assistant Scout to discuss the game-changing strategies to supercharge your real estate business.…

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Nov. 24, 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 Remote Assistant Scout to talk about the importance of technology to every virtual assistant in…

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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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