Mortgage Leadership, Building a Personal Brand & Surviving the Crash with Alec Hanson

In this unfiltered and inspiring episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, mortgage leader, content creator, and industry veteran Alec Hanson shares his incredible journey—from closing $85M in loans in his first year to becoming a driving force at LoanDepot. Alec opens up about his early insecurities, lessons from the 2008 financial collapse, and how building authentic relationships—and a personal brand—changed his career trajectory.

🔍 In this episode, Alec breaks down:

• His rise from loan assistant to top producer and executive
• How content creation became a game-changer for recruiting and influence
• Lessons from losing everything in the housing crash
• The mindset shift from ego to servant leadership
• Why connection > perfection when it comes to social strategy
• How originators can leverage content to grow their referral networks
• What he’d do today if dropped in a new market with nothing but his knowledge

This is a must-listen for loan officers, leaders, and anyone in mortgage looking to stay relevant, make an impact, and future-proof their business.

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