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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Jul 15, 2022 • 44min
Episode 245: 5 Business Lessons They Don’t Teach In School
In this episode, D.O. discusses the following thought processes that aren’t widely taught - including:
Paying Yourself First
Understanding ROI
The Power Of Reading
Focus On Earning
Networking
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Jul 12, 2022 • 34min
Episode 244: Should You Wait To Buy A Home In Today’s Market?
With the current status of the housing market shifting back to a normal market - the thought of waiting to buy is creeping into more and more homebuyer’s minds.
For many, waiting won’t make a whole lot of sense. For some, it’s a risk worth taking. D.O. and JC role play in this episode and discuss the suggested thought process every potential homebuyer should exercise before making a rational (or irrational) decision.
Just always remember, even the smartest of the smart and the most experienced can never consistently predict the future.
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Jul 8, 2022 • 50min
Episode 243: What Do Realtors Want?
D.O. fulfills multiple viewer requests when he sits down and interviews a rising star Realtor from the Central Florida market.
Adrian Jiminez is with Market Connect Realty and has been selling since 2020. Since then, he’s closed over 40 transactions. In this episode, D.O. asks Adrian to share his success story, but more importantly, what it takes for a loan officer to win him over.
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Jul 5, 2022 • 28min
Episode 242: 2-1 Buydowns
Imaging being able to lock in your interest rate today for the next 30 years. However, in year one - your rate will be 2% lower. In year two, your rate will be 1% percent lower and by year three it adjusts upwards to the original rate when you purchased your home.
A 2-1 buydown is great tool to use to help ease a homebuyer into today’s housing market. It’s also a great incentive for a seller to offer a buyer as a reason to buyer their house. There’s nothing new about a 2-1 buydown, what’s new is it’s usefulness in todays market. Homebuyers, realtors, LOs and home sellers will all benefit from this episode.
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Jul 1, 2022 • 1h 6min
Episode 241: Career Advice From A Successful Insurance Agent
Have you ever thought about a career as an insurance agent? If you haven’t, you should. If you have, then this episode is a must listen.
D.O. interviews Brett Young with Erb and Young. Not only has Brett bootstrapped a successful insurance agency, but he’s also one of the best business leaders in the space.
Tune in to hear more about becoming an insurance agent, how much money you can earn, the barrier to entry for a career in property and casualty insurance - as well as many life lessons and leadership advice along the way.
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Jun 28, 2022 • 38min
Episode 240: Mid Year Review
In this episode, D.O. and JC discuss:
FGMC Layoffs
Black Friday Shopping
Buying a home in today’s market
Opportunities for LOs
Advantages for Homebuyers
Opportunities for Growth
Not Dating the Rate and Not Marrying the Home
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Jun 24, 2022 • 52min
Episode 239: Technology and the Mortgage Industry
D.O. sits down with Alex Kutsishin - Founder and CEO of Sales Boomerang to discuss life, business advice and how the mortgage industry needs to be embracing technology along with what technology should be implemented first.
Recorded from the Annual Florida Mortgage Bankers Association Conference, you will not want to miss out on listening to Alex and Dustin as they feed off of each other's high energy.
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Jun 21, 2022 • 34min
Episode 238: Social Media
Full disclosure, when it comes to social media, we have a love-hate relationship.
Social for reputation management is a necessity. Social media for lead generation is a slippery slope that many will want to avoid. Confused as to why we mean, tune in.
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Jun 17, 2022 • 41min
Episode 237: Protect Your Left Flank
In battle - as in life and in business - having a plan in place insures success. We all have our strengths, weaknesses, soft spots, Achilles heels, and our flank.
Protecting your flank is very much fortifying your weak spots. Tune in and learn more about your flank and why it’s important to keep it protected.
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Jun 14, 2022 • 32min
Episode 236: Mortgage Layoffs
It’s been estimated that the mortgage industry will purge 1/3 of the workforce in 2022. If you were recently laid off, don’t freak out.
This is your opportunity to learn and grow from the experience.
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