Being back in the office more frequently I get to interact with my co-workers in person more than just on Zoom or Teams calls.  It leaves room for chit chat and small talk, as well as the opportunity to get to know my co-workers more on a personal level than…

Feeling like your strength has been a little low lately? Consider being cheerful instead of grumpy – you’ll be amazed at what type of energy you will have! “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.” Prov 17:22 (NLT)

Being in the Mortgage business in the current economic climate continues to be difficult. With interest rates hovering around 7% and inflation not quite under control, folks continue to put off purchasing a new home.  Nevertheless,  there are still opportunities to help people with their home loan as I have noticed…

“Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.” Prov 19:20 (NIV) I don’t always want to listen to advice… and I pay the price for it when I don’t! Let’s change it up this week and listen  – maybe just a little?!

We have a monthly sales meeting via Teams that involves everyone from our region (Sales, Marketing, Ops).  The meeting is not long and is intended to recap how we did last month, give shout outs to those that performed well and relays information about business and things going on in…

““Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.” Prov 17:28 (ESV) My son has taught me this verse first hand.  As I have watched him grow up, I have noticed he is a very silent type.  Chill.  Unflappable.  In most situations he…

When I first started my new job it was during the height of Covid.  In person meetings were off the table and Zoom and Teams were the only way you had “face time” with anyone, whether clients or co-workers.  I got into a groove of not going out and meeting…

“You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgement on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.” Rom 2:1 (NIV) Careful, careful, careful!  (me too)

The last 12 months I have seen numerous folks at my company laid off as our business has been slowing down quite a bit. Ebbs and flows in the mortgage business are normal as everything is based on how much business is being generated, yet things have slowed down considerably…

“Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.” Prov 10:4 (NIV) Remember to stay focused, determined and diligent as we enter the New Year.  Let’s not slack off – with hard work and God on our side it can be a great 2023!