Hey there, Rainmakers!

This one’s personal. I sit down with my longtime friend and teammate Jorge Montoya, one of Guild Mortgage’s most respected leaders — a man whose quiet strength, loyalty, and consistency have shaped an entire generation of Rainmakers.

Together, we unpack what it looks like to evolve from the warrior phase of pure hustle into the leader phase of purpose, peace, and flow. Jorge opens up about betting on himself at 19, rebuilding from embarrassment, and redefining what “winning” really means after 20 years of success.

This conversation is real, raw, and packed with wisdom for any loan officer ready to grow — not just in numbers, but in life.

Key Insights

Winning isn’t about the numbers — it’s about raising good humans and leading with integrity.

Embarrassment can be your greatest teacher if you let it refine you, not define you.

The $2,500 coaching bet that changed Jorge’s entire trajectory.

The two core things every successful LO must master to sustain long-term success.

How to shift from warrior hustle to leader flow.

Guest Links

Jorge on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/jorgemontoyahome/

Jorge on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-montoya-5366965/

Jorge on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@jorgemontoya-themortgagepro

Guild Mortgage:

https://branches.guildmortgage.com/nv/reno/jorge-i-montoya-morales-569-thjxm.html

Are you ready to make it rain? Let’s do this!

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Shayla on LinkedIn:

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Show Links:

Shayla's Website:

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The Mortgage Rainmaker Podcast:

https://shaylagifford.com/podcast/

The Catalyst Coaching Community:

https://shaylagifford.com/catalyst/

Guild Mortgage:

https://www.guildmortgage.com/