What if you could grow your business, serve your community, and never feel like a rate-cutting commodity again?

Hey there, Rainmakers!

In this episode, I sit down with my long-time friend and world-class loan officer Kit Bate — one of the calmest, most consistent top producers I know. Kit went from humble beginnings and a missionary heart to building a $50M business that runs on service, discipline, and unshakable integrity.

We dig into how Kit converts rate shoppers into loyal fans — not through slick sales tactics, but through education, consistency, and confidence. You’ll hear how he built his business around teaching two classes a month, nurturing hundreds of realtor relationships, and leading every client conversation with his simple, powerful mantra: communicate, educate, elevate.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated with price shoppers or burned out chasing deals, this episode will reset your mindset and remind you what real value looks like.

Key Insights

• Leading with education eliminates rate shoppers before they appear.
• Teaching consistent classes builds visibility, credibility, and a steady flow of referrals.
• Confidence comes from process, not personality.
• The width of your relationships creates the depth of your peace.
• Communicate. Educate. Elevate. Repeat.
• True wealth is time with your family, not dollars in the bank.

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

Guest Links

Kit on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kit-bate-9b734314/

Kit on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/kitbate/?hl=en

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