Are you a working mom who is striving to achieve long-term success in the real estate industry? Then this episode is a must-watch! We had the pleasure of visiting with Jessica Stathos, a successful Realtor at Gottesman Residential Real Estate, who shared her inspiring journey from working in marketing and design to starting on the ground floor as a real estate assistant, to eventually becoming a highly respected top producer in the highly competitive Austin real estate market. Throughout our visit, Jessica shares her personal and professional experiences as a working mom, and emphasizes the importance of hard work, perseverance, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. She also provides valuable tips and advice for working women, including the importance of networking, staying up-to-date on industry trends, and building strong relationships with clients. Jessica's story is a reminder that success is possible, even when faced with challenges, by sharing practical strategies for balancing career and family responsibilities. Her journey is a testament to the power of hard work, dedication, and perseverance! Her team at Gottesman pride themselves on their deepened knowledge of the local real estate landscape and their commitment to providing exceptional service to their clients. As the Austin real estate market continues to evolve and become more competitive, it's crucial to work with experienced real estate professionals who can navigate its complexities and help you achieve your real estate goals. So, if you're looking for motivation and inspiration to achieve success in real estate as a working mom, tune in to this Mentor 555 visit. You won't be disappointed! #JessicaStathos, #WorkingMom, #RealEstate, #SuccessStory, #WomenInBusiness, #CareerGoals, #HardWorkPaysOff, #Perseverance, #WorkLifeBalance, #Networking, #IndustryTrends, #ClientRelationships, #AustinRealEstate, #TopProducer, #Mentor555, #Inspiration, #Motivation, #Gottesman

Get ready to be inspired by the journey of Russ Laing, a top mortgage producer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. In this episode of Mentor 555, Russ shares his story of how he became one of the top mortgage producers in the country!  Originally from Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, Russ and his family immigrated to the United States due to the civil war that was happening in their home country. They were sponsored by a group of missionaries and moved to West Texas, where they experienced cultural differences and being perceived differently due to their African heritage.

Despite the challenges he faced as an immigrant, Russ persevered and went on to attend Abilene Christian University and after graduation, he worked at Norwest Financial Consumer Finance before moving to the mortgage industry in 2002. He worked for Bank of America, where he learned the ropes of the business from top originator Sonia, before starting Vista Lending, a net-branch of Network Funding, where he's been one of their top originators for over 9 years.

In this episode of Mentor 555, Russ shares his expert insights on managing an insane level of loan volume and the importance of being flexible and adaptable to new ideas and strategies, while emphasizing the power of collaboration with his peers and counterparts.   Russ's experience and expertise will inspire you to take your business to the next level! Don't miss this dynamic conversation on Mentor 555 - the go-to podcast for real estate professionals looking to succeed in the industry. Tune in now and be ready to take notes!

Join us in this dynamic conversation and learn from Russ's journey of success in the mortgage industry, despite facing challenges as an immigrant. Be inspired by his dedication to building a strong team and providing exceptional service to his clients. Tune in to Mentor 555 and discover how to succeed in the mortgage industry with passion, commitment, and resilience.

Join us for an exhilarating ride as we follow the journey of three Chico State fraternity brothers who went from struggling entrepreneurs to building 5-Star Nutrition & Defyned Brands into a thriving nutrition empire with over 60 locations and a massive e-commerce presence.  Their secret?  A relentless focus on authenticity and grassroots leadership.  They know that success in business is all about doing things the right way, building genuine relationships, and truly understanding what their customers want and need.

Through their unique approach, they've uncovered the ammo needed to create customized solutions that deliver results with a playbook based on organic tenacity, and they understand that sometimes, less is more.  Their motto - If you're really good at one thing, then be REALLY good at that one thing!

Join us as we explore the biggest revolution in sales – an approach that's ruthlessly authentic and built on the underlying principles of understanding what the customer wants and needs.  This is the beacon of the results, and it's the reason their customers keep coming back.  So, if you're ready to learn how to unleash the power of entrepreneurship and take your business to new heights, then don't miss this exciting journey of three business partners who prove that anything is possible.  Subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel now and join the revolution!

In a world where hustle and success are glorified, it's easy to forget that the journey to the top can often come at a great cost.  Carson Vaughn knows this all too well.  Despite his impressive accomplishments, his journey to the top has been anything but easy.  This driven and directed mortgage lender dreamt of becoming a doctor.  However, life had other plans for him, and he found himself pulled into the fast-paced world of mortgage lending.  Driven by desperation and a need to succeed, he hustled tirelessly, building a successful mortgage team that has brought him to where he is today.  But as many of us have experienced, success can often come at a great cost and with that, his unrelenting drive led him down a path of imbalance and brokenness.  In this video, he shares his journey and the lessons he's learned along the way, proving that success is not just about reaching the top, but also about finding balance, abundance, and fulfillment in the journey.

One of the top mortgage loan officers in Austin, Jim Jordan with First United Bank, shares how he’s transformed his destructive mindset into being one of the most admired and successful originators in the country.  Being in balance with his life endeavors hasn’t come without challenges, so join us to learn more about this man’s journey to the top of the mountain!

We sit down with Darin Walker, an elite Texas realtor, who shares his secrets to success (HINT: It's ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS!).

Darin Walker, an Elite Texas Realtor, Shares His Secrets to Success HINT - It's All About Relationships!

From Episode 3 with Bob Roberts