Welcome back to The BDO Show—where files get moved, borrowers get coached, and we finally find out who the real Ray Drew is.

👀 Ever wonder how top BDOs stay on top? Spoiler: They’ve got powerhouses like Cora Robinson behind the scenes—handling everything from borrower calls to credit writeups (and yes, she even bakes cookies for referral sources).

In this episode, we talk with Cora, the SBA loan specialist and operational engine behind Ray Drew’s high-volume production. We dig into what it’s really like to be the one pushing deals through… and what happens when a former BDO finds her sweet spot behind the scenes.

Join Emily Detor and Chris Hackney as they unpack: 📊 What it takes to manage 30+ active deals at once 🧠 How Cora gets borrowers to actually complete their checklists 📞 Why hopping on the phone can shave weeks off your processing time 📈 The reality of transitioning from BDA to BDO (and why not everyone should) 👶 Balancing a booming SBA career with life as a new mom

From the front lines of loan support to the heart of high production—this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and killer advice for anyone navigating the SBA grind.

👉 Have you ever had a behind-the-scenes MVP like Cora on your team? Shout them out in the comments or email us at [email protected]. 📺 Like, subscribe, and don’t forget to thank your loan specialist today. They’re the real ones.

🎙This episode is sponsored by:

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The BDO Show is hitting the road. We will be speaking at the Mid America SBA Lending Conference in Houston on April 15th. Go to https://malc-conference.com for more information. This will be a live show you won't want to miss!