In this week's podcast, Shane Kidwell, Kyle Draper, Sean Zalmanoff, and Landon Hale are mixing things up in the mortgage and real estate world with their latest venture. They're focusing on the importance of professionalism, continuous learning, and the strength of the community to navigate the twists and turns of the market. With a lineup of engaging podcasts, live events, and insightful sessions, they aim to boost success, improve time management, and foster meaningful connections within the industry.
 
 00:58 - The Year of the Professional

03:24 - Learning from Successful Individuals

04:20 - The Importance of Accountability

05:43 - Consistency over Uniqueness

06:11 - The Next Level Cadence

07:36 - Marketing Church: Tactical Marketing Tips

09:03 - Next Level Live: Monthly Themes and Contributors

09:58 - Real Estate Perspective: Insights for Agents and Lenders

11:20 - Happy Hours: Fostering Community and Celebrating Success

21:32 - Time Management and Focus

24:59 - Building Deep Connections
 

Takeaways:

Recognize that in fluctuating markets, it's the professionals who thrive. Commit to constant learning, embracing change, and self-improvement. Understand that being a professional means being prepared for challenges and leveraging them as opportunities for growth.

Focus on authentic engagement rather than sales pitches. Share your personal interests, experiences, and lifestyle to naturally attract clients and partners who align with your values and way of working.
 
 Prioritize consistency in your efforts over trying to be overtly unique. Reliable, steady progress in your marketing, client interactions, and professional development can lead to more sustainable success than constantly seeking new, untested strategies.
 
 Apply the principle of doing less but at a higher level. Utilize time management strategies like trimming, transferring, and trashing tasks to focus on what truly matters.
 

Quotes:

" The market is always challenging, and it's the professionalism and the constant pursuit of excellence that makes the difference.”
 
 " Community, accountability, support – these are the pillars that we believe are essential in this industry. “

" Our content is designed to provide a daily and weekly cadence that supports our community’s growth. “

 " This is the year of the professional...in upward trending markets, in hot markets, amateurs can win. But the reality is that as soon as things get tough, only the professionals win. “

" What is the one thing such that by doing it, everything else becomes easier or completely unnecessary? “
 
 " I made like $8,000 last year in the mortgage industry...but I felt more blessed. I felt I learned more. “

Show Links:

Community Platform: www.BecomeNL.com 

Podcast Partner: https://leadpops.com/mortgage/partners/nextlevel/ 

Social Media:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NextLevelLoanOfficers/ 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSyHzkvBri1YWJSH7df1CQ 

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-level-loan-officers/about/