Episode 2

March 09, 2024

00:55:20

"PRIME: Foundations For Success"

Hosted by

Keith Dabols

Show Notes

Kamran AKbar, CEO of ML MOrtgage Corp., shares his journey in the mortgage business, starting from his accidental entry into the industry to his success as a loan originator. He discusses his experience in door-to-door sales and how it helped him develop skills in reading people and understanding their needs. Kamran emphasizes the importance of face-to-face interactions and building relationships with realtors to grow his business. He also highlights the significance of investing in professional development and building a team to handle increasing loan volume. Overall, Kamran's story showcases the importance of perseverance, adaptability, and continuous learning in the mortgage industry. In this conversation, Keith and Kamran discuss various strategies for success in the mortgage business. They emphasize the importance of investing in self-development and continuously learning. They also discuss the need to stand out in a competitive market by focusing on systems and providing excellent service. The conversation highlights the significance of setting goals, building strong relationships with referral partners, and using an action plan to track progress. Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights and practical advice for mortgage professionals.
Takeaways
  • Perseverance and adaptability are key traits for success in the mortgage industry.
  • Developing skills in reading people and understanding their needs can greatly benefit loan originators.
  • Building relationships with realtors and focusing on challenging loans can help establish a niche in the market.
  • Investing in professional development and building a team are crucial for long-term growth and success. Investing in self-development is crucial for success in the mortgage business.
  • To stand out in a competitive market, focus on building systems and providing excellent service.
  • Setting goals and tracking progress is essential for growth and success.
  • Building strong relationships with referral partners is key to generating business.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:30 Favorite Steakhouse
03:23 Door-to-Door Sales Experience
04:19 Deciding to Stay in the Mortgage Business
05:39 Developing Skills in Reading People
07:06 Transition to Mortgage Business
08:04 Learning from Previous Jobs
08:31 Developing a Niche in Challenging Loans
09:26 Building Relationships with Realtors
10:23 Importance of Face-to-Face Interactions
11:22 Investing in Professional Development
13:43 Developing a Team and Systems
27:53 Investing in Self-Development
29:20 Standing Out in a Competitive Market
31:13 Building Systems and Providing Excellent Service
32:08 Team 100 and Accountability
34:29 Setting Goals and Tracking Progress
36:49 Building Strong Relationships with Referral Partners
40:23 Starting from Zero and Growing
52:59 Using an Action Plan for Success

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