Recently one of my first bosses passed away. Danny Berry – or “DB” as most of us called him – was one of the two people who hired me when I first started in the music industry “back in the day”. Along with his partner, LC, they took a chance…

“…Make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way” Rom 13:14b (NIV) How many times have I inadvertently (and sometimes even purposely!) put things in the way of others…  from completing a task, to doing their job well, all the way to preventing…

  “Do not say, ‘Why were the old days better than these?’ for it is not wise to ask such a question.” Ecc 7:10 (NIV) How big is our rearview mirror in our car?! How big is the windshield in our car?! Looking back is good for a glance, but…

Recently I had a loan close that went sideways at the very end. The process itself had gone smoothly. We were clear to close. Everything looked good.  Then, during final balancing between our funder and the title company – literally one day before closing – something changed. My client was…

““For a man’s anger does not bring about the righteous  life that God desires”. James 1:20 (NV) If we can keep our temper low, good things will happen! When my stress level is high it’s harder for me to do this than at other times.  But I gotta keep tryin’!

I recently closed a loan that I thought would never close.  Not because I couldn’t get it done…But because the client kept switching lenders in the middle of the transaction. I first picked up the file after she had already been denied by another lender. She was under contract and…

“If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.” Ecc 9:10 (NIV)  When was the last time you sharpened your ax?   It’s a lot harder to get things done when it’s dull isn’t it?! Let’s remember to sharpen up from time…

A job as a advisor can be boring.  I mean – how exciting is it to talk about interest rates and loan terms all day with people? I do everything I can to make the process smooth and stress-free for my clients… but “fun”? That’s a stretch. It’s not like when…

“Then Peter began to speak: ‘I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism’ Acts 10:34 (NIV) Aren’t we so fortunate that God doesn’t show partiality towards us?  I mean, He doesn’t judge us based on nationality, race, status, political affiliation – or even if someone…

Last week I attended a one-day sales, training, and marketing workshop here in Nashville. It was led by someone I highly respect in the mortgage industry – someone who works for a different lender – and most of the people there were from her company. It was great! I learned…