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.