Shant Banosian shares his journey to becoming one of the nation’s top mortgage professionals, breaking down lessons from the 2008 crisis and how these shaped his approach to leadership, team-building, and business growth. Shant digs into why sticking to the basics and working tirelessly were essential to his success, even during the toughest times, and explains how tools like EOS and Traction helped scale his business. He also tackles the often-overlooked value mortgage professionals bring beyond competitive rates, giving insights into talent attraction, client retention, and the real, on-the-ground work that fuels long-term success in real estate and mortgage.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Launching into the Rewind Journey
• 00:01:06 - Shant Banosian: Breaking into a Competitive Industry
• 00:01:54 - Eye-Opening Lessons from 2008's Financial Crisis
• 00:02:41 - Secrets to Building an Unstoppable Team
• 00:05:19 - Mastering the Art of Hard Work and Fundamentals
• 00:08:30 - EOS & Traction: Shant’s Blueprint for Success
• 00:15:59 - Coaching: Fuel for Lifelong Growth
• 00:22:40 - Empowering Leadership and Crafting Team Potential
• 00:27:39 - Talent Attraction Insights
• 00:29:50 - Recruiting Tactics That Make a Difference
• 00:33:49 - Real Estate and Mortgage Value Drivers
• 00:35:22 - Leadership Tips for Future Industry Leaders
• 00:43:13 - Building Client Loyalty Like a Pro
• 00:48:53 - Pathways to Leadership and Self-Improvement
• 00:50:01 - Wrapping Up with Key Takeaways and Connections

Links and Resources:

• Reside Platform
• Suneet Agarwal on LinkedIn
• Reside Platform Website
• Shant on LinkedIn 
• Ep 36 | Navigating the Market: #1 Loan Officer in the Nation | with Shant Banosian

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