D.O. is joined by Brian Vieaux, the President and COO of mortgage industry FinTech company FinLocker. These two drop serious knowledge as it pertains to educating the future generation on how to live a more financially fit life. Great info for those in college, recently married or anyone looking to make a positive change in their life. Brian explains to mortgage loan originators their role as a pertains to becoming financial coaches for their clients and discusses the technology available to ass...
Jun 23, 2023•48 min•Ep. 345
If you just passed your NMLS, are a newly licensed loan officer and looking for employment in the mortgage industry, you need to listen to this episode. D.O. breaks down what managers look for when it comes to hiring rookie mortgage loan originators - but the principles taught can be applied universally in business. More Loan Officer Training Tips: www.TLOPonline.com!
Jun 20, 2023•40 min•Ep. 344
Inspired by his trip to Philly, D.O. shares the epiphany he had as it pertains to what history taught us about being persistent, consistent, being able to compromise and working well within a team. This is everything your American history book didn’t teach you, but should have. www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 343
If you’re a mortgage professional - please listen to this in it’s entirety. MAA stands the Mortgage Action Alliance. It’s free to join and takes less than three minutes. This is your opportunity to make sure your voice is heard by elected officials. Nothing changes if nothings changes. Visit www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!
Jun 13, 2023•22 min•Ep. 342
After 3 1/2 years of consistently producing two episodes a week, D.O. and JC discuss their journey from not knowing anything about podcasting - to achieving over 1M downloads per year (and growing). Currently the #1 podcast for mortgage professionals and their clients, tune in and hear how podcasting may or may not be a good strategy for you and your business. Visit www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!
Jun 09, 2023•39 min•Ep. 341
D.O. walks homebuyers through how today’s home market compares to others in the past and gives tips, tricks and advice on how to have your offer accepted. This is great for homebuyers, realtors and anyone else who is in the housing industry. Visit www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!
Jun 06, 2023•43 min•Ep. 340
Successful business operators reinvest revenue back into their company. As an MLO, it is highly suggested that 10% of your annual earnings is reinvested back into your business. For some, it all goes into marketing. For others, it all goes into coaching. And then there are those who pay for every tool offered. Our suggestions a combination of the three. Tune in to hear D.O. describe some of his favorite tools for mortgage loan originators, how he uses them and why they are important....
Jun 02, 2023•29 min•Ep. 339
Visit www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT! D.O. interviews TLOP alumn Steve Richman on what it takes to become an effective communicator and public speaker.
May 30, 2023•42 min•Ep. 338
D.O. explains in layman’s terms what the debt ceiling is and the negations transpiring in congress. Between the debt ceiling, banks failing and the federal reserve not agreeing on whether or not fed funds rate hikes are over - we’ve seen mortgage rates turn in the wrong direction. Visit www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!
May 26, 2023•35 min•Ep. 337
D.O. interviews CRM expert Maggie Reames about the importance of database management. www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!
May 23, 2023•30 min•Ep. 336
D.O. answers some of the top questions from the TLOP community. Visit www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!
May 19, 2023•37 min•Ep. 335
With all of the recent talk about Fannie and Freddie in the news - D.O. explains the who, what, when and how behind these institutions. Visit www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!
May 16, 2023•26 min•Ep. 334
It starts with mindset. Down markets are a thing. If you do anything for a long enough period of time you’ll have to learn how to navigate during down times. In order to do so, you’ll need stories, reference points and a little blind faith. Visit www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!
May 12, 2023•35 min•Ep. 333
As an owner of a successful real estate and development company and a 20-year mortgage industry veteran, D.O. drops some serious knowledge on ways people are generating over $1 million in net worth through real estate. You can become a real estate millionaire through traditional home ownership, by fixing and flipping properties, by buying and holding houses as well as purchasing commercial real estate to operate your business out of. Visit www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!...
May 09, 2023•52 min•Ep. 332
D.O. and JC are inspired by a fans question as it pertains to what it takes to be recognized in the Scottsman’s Guide as a Top 1% mortgage loan originator. The guys will discuss the most basic qualifications such as units and volume - but do a deeper dive into the type of sales professional that typically earns this type of recognition. Follow the patterns and you’ll learn that the qualities and characteristics required translates into just about any sales profession. Visit www.TLOPonline.com fo...
May 05, 2023•37 min•Ep. 331
Visit www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONENT! D.O. recently attended his favorite annual conference, the MBA’s National Advocacy Conference, in Washington D.C - as he and hundreds of other industry professionals were invited to speak to their local congressman and state senators. They spoke to them regarding trigger leads, LLPA changes and many more news-worthy, important industry issues. If you’re not a member of MAA, we suggest you join. It’s free to do. This is how you determine that your voice i...
May 02, 2023•38 min•Ep. 330
GO TO www.TLOPonline.com for more content! Stop the presses! Lower the volume on the hyperbole... #TheLoanOfficerPodcast #TLOP #Mortgages
Apr 28, 2023•27 min•Ep. 329
Returning TLOP guest Rocky Loguercio makes his second appearance and drops some serious knowledge on what you need to do in order to PASS the NMLS Test. www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 328
Founder and CEO of the next fin tech unicorn, Bryan Young with Home Lending Pal makes his second appearance on TLOP and spits serious knowledge as it pertains to closing the home ownership gap and understanding today’s homebuyer. Bryan's company utilizes the best available technologies including AI to provide value to tomorrow’s homebuyer and matches them with the best banks and lenders. www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!
Apr 21, 2023•38 min•Ep. 327
This episode was recorded in front of a live audience consisting of 50+ business students from D.O.’s alma mater - UCF. Chocked full of career and life advice for men and women of all ages and walks of life. Visit www.tloponline.com for MORE CONTENT!
Apr 18, 2023•37 min•Ep. 326
D.O. sits down with Florida based Airbnb queen Stacey Conte to discuss how to become a successful real estate investor. As a recently divorced single mother, Stacey walked away from a lucrative career in medical sales in order to go full time into investing. Her properties generate over $10 million in cash flow - and she’s just getting started. www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!
Apr 14, 2023•39 min•Ep. 325
In this episode, D.O. and JC discuss The Masters, upcoming events and Chat GPT. Here’s the deal folks, when it comes to AI - there’s no putting this back where it came from. Might as well get used to it and embrace it. www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!
Apr 11, 2023•35 min•Ep. 324
David Buckles is a real estate investor with Reliant Home Offer and joins the podcast to discuss his journey into owning and running a successful real estate company. Although he’s been a licensed real estate agent since 2008, David didn’t launch his investing opportunity until 2019. Hear how he went from struggling to close deals, to making money by flipping dirt, to now purchasing 8-10 homes a month through TV commercials. This episode is laced with tips, tricks and how to’s. www.TLOPonline.co...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 323
D.O. sits down with Cynthia Meyers - a reverse mortgage expert. In the past 17 years she’s assisted over 1,400 seniors improve their quality of life through a reverse mortgage. In this episode, Cyndi explains what is a reverse mortgage, how these mortgages are safer today than they’ve ever been in the past and shares a story about one of her 103 year old clients. By tuning in you’ll learn guidance on originating these loans, what’s required to be eligible and whether or not you can use this fini...
Apr 04, 2023•51 min•Ep. 322
www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT! D.O. and JC give an update on the future of TLOP - and touch on the current trends within the mortgage industry.
Mar 31, 2023•40 min•Ep. 321
You know him as Alvarro from “The Walking Dead”. He was a Bro in Marvel’s Hawkeye. Not only is Carlos Navarro a Hollywood actor and local radio personality - he’s a life coach and motivational speaker who teaches and speaks from his own successes and failures. www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!
Mar 28, 2023•53 min•Ep. 320
The latest news regarding mortgage company earnings is terrifying. If something doesn’t change fast, implosion across the industry will ensue. D.O. is trying not to be the boy who cried wolf - however - numbers don’t lie and these earnings numbers are scary at best. What does all this mean? www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!
Mar 24, 2023•22 min•Ep. 319
In this highly entertaining episode, you’ll be treated to: Using Tex refunds to purchase real estate How owing the IRS could lead to mortgage denial could prevent mortgage qualification (Denial) Rocket and UWM losing money Homebridge being purchased by CMG Rumors about Annie Mac and Family First Mortgage The future of the TLOP Old report cards www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!...
Mar 21, 2023•43 min•Ep. 318
With the recent events of Signature and SVB, D.O. and JC fulfill a fan request and discuss the current events, how they happened and what is expected in the future. Please understand that this is the world according to D.O., explained in a manner that makes sense to him. They take a complex situation and try to explain in digestible terms. They first discuss how the failures occurred - then wrap up by talking about the potential collateral damage from these events. www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CO...
Mar 17, 2023•38 min•Ep. 317
Justin is a mega producer in the world of mortgage loan originators. His story is even more incredible than his production. Learn how this college dropout, one-time runner on the Chicago Board of Exchange turned call center sub-prime loan rep into a self-sourced, purchase focused, elite mortgage professional. www.TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!
Mar 14, 2023•53 min•Ep. 316
