Joe Detmer Takes Over

Episode 55

On this episode of Loan Officer Success, your hosts, Mike Cardascia and Erica Homefield, are joined by Joe Detmer – a member of the Freedom Club who has found great success in the business.

Joe turns the tables in an unplanned take over of the Loan Officer Success podcast! 

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The Power of “Just Ask” Calls

Episode 54

On this episode of Loan Officer Success, your host, Mike Cardascia, is joined by Valerie Clymer, a member of the Mortgage Marketing Animals. 

Valerie examines the success she found as a loan officer when she simply just asked for the business. She explains how she utilized VA’s to help her make her calls, leading to more loans being closed. 

Ramp up your business and Just Ask

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Utilizing Social Media to Grow Your Business

Episode 53

On this episode of Loan Officer Success, Mike Cardascia and Erica Homefield are joined by Nina Harrell, our in-house Social Media Guru here at the Mortgage Marketing Animals.

Nina shares tips on how to leverage social platforms as a loan officer. She discusses reaching your target audience, how to brand yourself, content creation, and so much more.

When you leverage social media, you can grow your business by targeting a much larger audience than you would if you were to solely rely on word of mouth. This leads to closing more loans, even more realtor referrals, and will push you further down the road to Freedom. 

If you’re ready for more inspiration and real actions to implement, let’s jump on a call together and map that out. Schedule your FREE one-on-one call today.

In the Midst of the “Tough” Year, There’s Success

Episode 52

On this episode of Loan Officer Success, hosted by Mike Cardascia and Erica Homefield, we are joined by Jim Tinnes, a member of the Freedom Club. 

Jim discusses the exact actions he took to find great success in the industry. Staying on top of people’s minds is just one of the few tips Jim gives.

Tune in to listen to this amazing success story and real tips that you can work into your Daily Success Plan. 

Click here to connect with Mike or Erica on a 1 on 1 free loan officer coaching call, where they’ll talk about these same strategies and how you can make them work in your business.

Simple vs. Easy

Episode 51

On this episode of Loan Officer Success, hosts Mike Cardascia and Erica Homefield explain why sticking to a plan is the most important thing you can do for your business.

Mike and Erica discuss the difference between simple and easy. It’s simple work, sticking to the plan, but it is easy to do and easy not to do. It can be simple, but it’s not always easy.

Getting it done, having a plan, and timeblocking are just a few steps you can take to get on the right path.

Tune in to hear tips and advice to get your best year of business yet!

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Carl White Takes Over

Episode 50

On this episode of Loan Officer Success, hosted by Mike Cardascia and Erica Homefield, we are joined by none other than Carl White – the founder of The Mortgage Marketing Animals.

Carl shares how he has managed to continue successfully growing, despite shifts in the market.

He also explains that you must look inside your business and in your life to ask yourself – “what’s working?” and “what can I change?” This goes not only for closing more loans, but it can be helpful throughout all aspects of life.

Tune in to hear some great advice from Carl White that really puts everything into perspective.

Click here to connect with Mike or Erica on a 1 on 1 free loan officer coaching call, where they’ll talk about these same strategies and how you can make them work in your business.

Managing the Market Shift

Episode 48

Join your hosts, Mike Cardascia and Erica Homefield on Loan Officer Success as they are joined with Mortgage Marketing Animal coach Kristin Simpson.

Kristin, Mike, and Erica discuss why dialing in your systems and processes is now more important than ever. With the market shifting the way it is – it is not time to get clever – it is time to stick to the blueprint and do what we know works.

What works is marketing to your past database, asking for referrals, and making connections. This is a part of our tried and true Daily Success Plan – stick to the plan and you will make it in this market.

If you’re ready for more inspiration and real actions to implement, let’s jump on a call together and map that out. Schedule your FREE one-on-one call today.

Overcoming Call Reluctance

Episode 47

On this episode of Loan Officer Success, your hosts Mike Cardascia and Erica Homefield discuss call reluctance and ways to overcome it.

We have all been there – reluctant and nervous to make our calls. There is only one way to overcome this – tune in to hear how to do just that.  Learning to push through this challenge with some courage is what we will walk you through. You can do it.

Mike and Erica share info that you can find in Carl White’s book, “Crushing Call Reluctance for Loan Officers,” where you’ll get in depth knowledge focused on this specific topic.

Learn why the Mortgage Marketing Animals coaching program will help you in the same way with the hurdles you face as a loan officer in today’s market.

Running With the Torch

Episode 46


On this episode of Loan Officer Success, your hosts Mike Cardascia and Erica Homefield, are joined by Rick Koenig, one of the Mortgage Marketing Animal’s coaches for our top tier program, the Freedom Club

As we all know, there is quite a buzz in the industry right now, but Coach Rick explains why that actually means we are currently in the best times for purchases.

One of the main topics Coach Rick hits on is how very important it is to surround yourself with people who “run with the torch”. These are the people who take the lead and can help guide you through all the changing phases of this industry.

Things are definitely looking up, so stay positive and persevere!

Learn how to pave your way onto the road to freedom by scheduling a FREE coaching call with Mike or Erica. Schedule here!

Making Your Business Boom

Episode 45

On this episode of Loan Officer Success, Mike Cardascia and Erica Homefield are joined by Ryan and Melanie Eldridge as they discuss ways they’ve made their business boom.

Ryan and Melanie explain how building true, real friendships with their referral partners has led their business to make almost 2 million just this month.

They explain how social media has completely revolutionized their business, since it helped build and grow her relationships with referral partners and clients.

Keep pushing, keep making those calls, and remember – it will pay off.

If you’re ready for more inspiration and real actions to implement, let’s jump on a call together and map that out. Schedule your FREE one-on-one call today.