The Loan Officer Podcast
Dustin Owen
This show makes the boring FUN! Imagine if Joe Rogan and Dave Ramsey had a baby. That’s this show! These guys teach the sh*t they don’t teach in school. Their goal is to simplify topics that range from personal finance, purchasing real estate & obtaining home loans to being a successful mortgage originator, running a business and finding success as a sales professional.
The mission is simple; to invite you into the room where it happens. They strive to teach you how to create opportunities even when it can be a struggle to get your foot in the door. While there is a lot of content geared specifically towards mortgage professionals, the majority of the episodes will resonate will all audience members. (Not just mortgage lenders!)
D.O. (Dustin Owen) is the creator & host. He is a 20+ year veteran of the mortgage industry, a real estate investor, business coach and angel investor. J.C. (John Coleman) is the co-host / producer of the show. J.C. has 15+ years’ experience as an Emmy Award-Winning Content Creator & Marketer.
The mission is simple; to invite you into the room where it happens. They strive to teach you how to create opportunities even when it can be a struggle to get your foot in the door. While there is a lot of content geared specifically towards mortgage professionals, the majority of the episodes will resonate will all audience members. (Not just mortgage lenders!)
D.O. (Dustin Owen) is the creator & host. He is a 20+ year veteran of the mortgage industry, a real estate investor, business coach and angel investor. J.C. (John Coleman) is the co-host / producer of the show. J.C. has 15+ years’ experience as an Emmy Award-Winning Content Creator & Marketer.
Episodes
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Sep 19, 2025 • 33min
Top 10 Hottest Cities to Originate Loans in 2025 | Ep. 577
D.O. breaks down the top 10 cities in the U.S. with the greatest increases in mortgage volume year-over-year—revealing the hottest spots for loan officers and brokers looking to ramp up their origination business. He also shares his insights on industry events, dives into the most buyer-friendly markets in 2025, and offers actionable tips for success in today’s shifting mortgage environment.
Sep 15, 2025 • 35min
How to Leverage Your Database for 5x More Loans | Ep. 576
D.O. shares actionable strategies for mortgage professionals to dominate their database and turn it into a powerful "data bank." D.O. walks through a step-by-step process—including celebrating client milestones, sending impactful newsletters, utilizing social media, and hosting events—to help you build brand loyalty and generate leads.
Sep 12, 2025 • 31min
The BEST Way to Make $1 Million as a Loan Officer | Ep. 575
D.O. breaks down the five essential loan products every top-producing mortgage originator needs to master to make a million dollars a year. He dispels common myths around chasing niche and "sizzle" products, and instead focuses on proven, scalable choices backed by years of industry insight. D.O. also shares stories from his coaching career and reveals the patterns of mortgage millionaires across the country.
Whether you're new to the business or looking to refine your product mix, this is a must-listen for actionable strategies, industry wisdom, and the mindset required for long-term success in mortgage lending.
Sep 8, 2025 • 25min
Use Storytelling to Boost Your Mortgage Business | Ep. 574
D.O. unpacks the powerful connection between sales and storytelling. He breaks down four essential tactics every salesperson should use to capture attention, deliver value, and make their message memorable—whether one-on-one or to a packed audience.
He shares how incorporating key phrases, strategic pauses, and deeper storytelling can help mortgage professionals, real estate agents, and anyone in sales build trust, drive engagement, and ultimately win more business.
Sep 5, 2025 • 25min
5 Realtor Workshop Topics EVERY Loan Officer Should Teach | Ep. 573
D.O. tackles one of the most common challenges loan originators face: what to teach at Realtor events. D.O. breaks down actionable class topics, from getting more offers accepted and creating inventory, to leveraging low down payment programs and demystifying mortgages for real estate agents. He shares proven strategies and irresistible class titles that fill rooms, boost engagement, and ultimately help Realtors close more deals.
Sep 1, 2025 • 25min
Trigger Leads 2.0: The Truth Behind New Legislation | Ep. 572
D.O. broadcasts live from the Louisiana Mortgage Bankers Association event in Baton Rouge, diving deep into the ever-evolving topic of trigger leads. Despite recent legislative wins against trigger leads in the mortgage industry, D.O. reveals why the battle is far from over.
Aug 29, 2025 • 48min
Lessons from a Third-Generation Mortgage Banker | Ep. 571
D.O. sits down with Kate deKay, CEO of Eustis Mortgage, for an inspiring and insightful conversation. Kate—who bought the company originally founded by her grandfather—shares her journey from summer receptionist to processor, loan originator, manager, and ultimately CEO. She candidly discusses the realities of being a female leader in a male-dominated mortgage industry, how she navigated family business dynamics, and the challenges and triumphs faced along her 20-year career.
Aug 25, 2025 • 44min
The Loan Officer Who Sold Everything | Ep. 570
D.O. sits down with top mortgage producer and TLOP coach Brian Kimball, aka Coach BK, for an inspiring and candid interview. BK’s journey will resonate whether you’re a mortgage professional, entrepreneur, or simply love a great story about personal growth and business leadership. D.O. and Brian explore a range of topics beginning with BK's unexpected entry into the mortgage world after a unique early career as a live sound engineer.
Listen as Brian shares how he leveraged his upbringing as a second-generation mortgage professional, navigated the aftermath of the 2008-09 financial crisis, and ultimately built a thriving business through a commitment to helping everyday Americans.
Aug 22, 2025 • 39min
Secrets from 5 Top Mortgage Coaches | Ep. 569
D.O. breaks down actionable takeaways for loan officers and mortgage professionals at any stage in their career. Discover how these coaches achieved success (with some funding over 400 units a year!), the philosophies that drive their teams, secrets to balancing work and family, and practical frameworks you can implement immediately—like the Eisenhower Matrix and the “Here We Grow” mantra.
Aug 18, 2025 • 45min
How to Build a $50MM+ Mortgage Business From Scratch | Ep. 568
D.O. sits down with industry standout Gwen Swain for an inspiring conversation as part of the Top Producers series. Gwen shares her remarkable transition from being a fitness instructor and stay-at-home mom to consistently producing over $50 million in personal mortgage volume—highlighting the founding and growth of her "Gwenpire".
