How to Fall in Love with the Mortgage Industry w/Kelly Zitlow

Next Level Loan Officers

To get ahead in the mortgage industry, you need to be passionate about what you do. How can you fall in love with being a mortgage professional? What role should technology play in your journey to success? On this episode, Vice President at Cornerstone Home Lending, Kelly Zitlow, shares her success story and how you can cultivate a passion for your mortgage business.

Business coaching is invaluable. It will help with accountability, discipline, and to be forward-thinking in the industry. -Kelly Zitlow

Three Things We Learned From This Episode

• Fall in love with the job (07:06-09:06)
  To be able to fully dedicate yourself to the industry, you need to fall in love with it. The same goes if your career path changes— if you find yourself more interested in something different, allow yourself the flexibility to try it.
  
• Don’t overthink it (13:17- 14:58)
  Video content is extremely popular on the internet, and it can be used to boost your brand. However, getting started can feel overwhelming. Don’t overthink the content: just be yourself and talk about your passions.
  
• Surround yourself with the right team (19:37- 20:28)
  Never underestimate the importance of having a great team that keeps you centered. Create a team that supports you and is honest with you— even when your ideas aren’t feasible.

The best way to move forward in your career as a mortgage professional is by keeping your journey simple. Stop overthinking opportunities to promote yourself. In the same way, you also need to allow yourself to enjoy what you’re doing. Surround yourself with the right people, and let yourself fall in love with the industry.

Guest Bio-

Trust and experience -- two defining words for Kelly Zitlow, a Vice President at Cornerstone Home Lending. For 22+ years she’s built her career as a Licensed Mortgage Professional and Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist on earning the trust of her clients and partners by providing them a high level of mortgage lending expertise. She knows that is ultimately what they value the most.

Kelly has been ranked in both Scottsman Guide and National Mortgage News Magazine as a top producer in the nation. She has also received the 5-Star Mortgage Professional Award for the last 4 years in a row. Her success is second to the pride she feels for helping her community realize the dream of home ownership.

As Certified Continuing Education Instructor, Kelly is committed to education and has a thriving YouTube channel aimed at providing both real estate agents and consumers important information about home lending.

To find out more about Kelly, head to:

https://www.houseloan.com/kelly-zitlow-mortgage-lender/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyzitlow/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPPGvH2uJJwHnB3pPZ61UqA