Building the Best Mortgage Company: Lessons from Industry Veterans at HMA Mortgage

Welcome to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros! Consider this your ultimate resource for navigating the mortgage industry with seasoned experts. We’re thrilled to kick off our very first episode, and we’re excited to bring you insights and discussions from the heart of mortgage leadership. Today, it's all about introductions and setting the stage for what you can expect from our podcast series. We'll be diving into who we are, why we decided to join forces, and our mission with this podcast. We also explore our personal journeys into the mortgage industry, reflecting on how we found ourselves here and why we love what we do. In this opener, you’ll get to know your hosts, the three partners of HMA Mortgage: President, David Holland and Managing Partners, Robert Fillyaw and Tom Mills. With over 60 years of combined experience in mortgage industry leadership, we'll share how this incredible partnership and commitment to coaching brought us together and all the valuable insights of our journeys along the way. Key Takeaways: 1. The Power of Coaching and Mentorship: We emphasize how professional coaching has drastically improved our careers and our quality of life. We've all invested heavily in coaching, and our successes are a testament to the value of mentorship. If you’re not already working with a coach, this is something we strongly recommend for both personal and professional growth. 2. Work-Life Balance in the Mortgage Industry: A major theme in our conversation is how we've managed to reclaim our time and balance our work with personal life. Through better systems and processes, we’ve learned to be more efficient, and we’re excited to share these strategies to help you do the same. 3. The Importance of Systems and Processes: Effective systems and processes are crucial for building a sustainable and scalable mortgage business. By focusing on operational efficiencies, we've been able to grow our businesses while reducing the number of hours we need to work. This podcast will dive deep into these methodologies. 4. Our Diverse Paths to Mortgage Leadership: Each of us has a unique story of how we found our way into the mortgage business—from unexpected beginnings in different fields to a clear realization that this was the right career for us. Despite different starting points, we've all discovered immense fulfillment and success in this industry. 5. Embracing Technology and Flexibility: We talk about how modern technology has made it possible to work from virtually anywhere, offering unprecedented flexibility. This flexibility combined with the financial rewards and the chance to help people achieve homeownership makes the mortgage industry particularly appealing. As we progress, we'll cover a multitude of topics from granular industry tips to big-picture strategies for leadership and growth. If you have any topics you’d like us to discuss or questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. Hit that like button, subscribe, and join us as we embark on this journey together. Thanks for tuning in to our first episode, and we can’t wait to continue this conversation with you all! Remember to check the follow-on screen for our contact information and connect with us. Let’s build the best damn mortgage company together! Stay tuned and see you next episode! • Dave, Robert, and Tom [embed]https://youtu.be/kCgX7zqvhZA?si=wZ1XQokpnQgHnXqh[/embed]