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A Mortgage Marketing Lesson Learned From Barak Obama...Follow Up

On November 11, 2008 we published an article that detailed our experience with President-elect Barak Obama's use of the Internet and email. We received many positive comments about that article. As it turned out, those that were skeptical had not signed-up on the Obama site and not received email from the Obama/Biden camp.

A Mortgage Marketing Lesson Learned From Barak Obama

Barak Obama is probably the last person in the world that you would classify as either an internet or email marketing genius. However, as it turns out, the world’s soon-to-be most powerful man has provided all of us in the Mortgage Business an incredible marketing lesson.

Many mornings prior to election day when I checked my email there was a personal email sent the night before from Barak Obama.


Mortgage Marketing Lessons Learned From Our Current Presidential Campaign

Every four years on schedule, the United States presents to the whole world, the most complete and comprehensive marketing lesson possible. It’s the democratic process of “Selling the Presidency” to the American public.

If you’re a student of marketing at all, you need to pay attention to what’s going on. Otherwise, you’re totally missing the boat. There are some great mortgage marketing lessons to be learned here, so let’s get started...


Five Marketing Activities That Top Mortgage Producers Prefer To Keep Confidential

Have you ever wished you could look over the shoulder of a mortgage top producer and observe their day-to-day habits and activities.

 

You probably even have a top producer in mind...don’t you?

 

They consistently originate mortgages, month in and month out. They’re making good money. They seem somewhat unaffected by market conditions and fluctuations. They’re super organized and use systems that work quite effectively. They make the whole process of generating their mortgage business look sooooo simple and sooooo easy!

 

Fortunately, because of this newsletter, I’ve had the pleasure of working and communicating with some of the very best Mortgage Professionals in the country. I can tell you what I’ve found.


Evaluating Your Free Mortgage Consultation Offer

When was the last time you actually received an inquiry requesting your “free mortgage consultation?” Or, maybe you were using the expanded version of that same offer: “Call me today for a free no-obligation mortgage consultation.”

Either way, the offer is a little overused isn’t it? Unfortunately, your customers/prospects know that too. They also know they can expect a free consultation from anyone else in the mortgage industry they happen to run across.

6 Outrageous Lies And Myths About Mortgage Marketing And Origination

Whether you’re an experienced Mortgage Professional or new to the industry, there are a number of lies and myths that you have probably heard and somehow are continually perpetuated in the marketing world.

Here's my list. You probably can add a few more as well...


Your Mortgage Marketing Is Not A Failure...It’s A Test

Just last week one of my “mentees” asked my advice on a direct marketing piece that was about ready for distribution. After a little critique and some minor changes, the following question came up…

 

“How do I know if this will work?”

 

My answer...”You don’t. You need to test it and see how it works, and then test, and test some more.”


Mortgage Marketing Lessons Learned From Late Night TV Infomercials

You’ve probably watched an occasional TV infomercial just like I have. They offer an amazing array of products that you supposedly can’t live without.

 

If you haven’t yet purchased your Ron Popeil (set it and forget it) rotisserie, or even a super set of Ginsu knives, that’s OK, because tons of other folks have. As of late, and for only a few bucks, you can learn everything you need to know about investing in mortgage foreclosures, flipping houses for fun and profit, and/or investing in property tax certificates.

 

Now, If you think that infomercials are irritating and only an off-prime-time space filler...think again!  


A Valuable Mortgage Marketing Lesson Learned From The Golden Arches

If you have been in a Wal-Mart in your city or town, you probably have noticed that located inside the store, close to the front of the store and checkout lanes, is a McDonalds.

 

Why do they do this? For the “Free Traffic,” they receive. They actually take advantage of the traffic Wal-Mart is already getting, and make a nice living doing it. What does this have to do with you and your Mortgage Business? This article explains all...


How To Use The Secret "Rule Of Three" In Your Mortgage Business

If you’re unaware of the secret “rule of three” or believe it to be simply a style preference in literature or writing…think again. 

By fully understanding and implementing the ”rule of three” into your Mortgage Business, you can significantly improve your mortgage marketing results and fill your pipeline.


The Secret Ingredient That Makes Your Mortgage Marketing A Success


Success is a combination of factors that when put together in the right sequence creates a force you never thought possible. And amazingly, it's not the same for everyone. It is different things for different people.

 

Having said that, there is one common thread that acts as the single most important ingredient to your success...without it you'll never ever succeed.


Improve Your Mortgage Marketing Success By Thinking Outside The Box

You’ve probably heard the phrase “thinking outside the box” many times before. In fact I’ve often referred to the concept myself. It’s really an important aspect of marketing and when you become really good at this type of thinking, it can improve your mortgage business by simply making it easier to fill your mortgage pipeline.

 

Exactly what is “thinking outside the box?” I’m not sure there’s an official definition for the saying. However, it’s easy to recognize those that are doing the opposite and thinking inside the box.


7 Tips To Improve Your Mortgage Marketing Results

The following seven (7) tips apply to every Mortgage Business and are based on real life business experiences and their successful results. The key is finding ways to make these ideas work in your own business. This article explains  all...

 

6 Ways To Gain Expert Status In The Mortgage Business

If you’ve been in the Mortgage Business for any length of time you know that being seen as an expert in your field always helps. Each of us would call the insurance guy if we needed car insurance...or, the electrician if we needed some rewiring in the garage. We always seek help and advice from those that are knowledgeable, credible, and reputable in their field.


Two Mortgage Marketing Lessons From Sheldon Uthman

Last week, I was checking my email and I noticed a message from a “Sheldon Uthman.” The subject line of the email simply said “A message from Sheldon Uthman.”


30 Minute Mortgage Marketing


Although I can’t promise you a complete meal in just 30
minutes as does Rachael Ray on the Food TV Network...I can provide you a solution that can help with your mortgage marketing program and your loan originations. Especially, if you can’t find enough time to really do your marketing.


Getting Lucky In Your Mortgage Business


We have all seen it...every now and then someone
gets really lucky. It could be someone just like you or I that come up with a truly great idea and before you know it; they’re rolling in tons of money. And
yes...people do win lotteries, don’t they?


Are You Really Putting The Law Of Reciprocity To Work In Your Mortgage Business?


As you probably know...”The Law of Reciprocity” states
that when you give something of value away for free generating goodwill) the recipient is often times grateful and feels obligated enough to give back something in return. This article explains all...


A Valuable Mortgage Lesson Learned From Tiger Woods


Unless you’ve been living in a cave or under a rock the
last few years, you’ve seen first hand how Tiger Woods has become one of the most dominate forces in men’s golf. You’re probably asking...What’s the mortgage lesson you talked about? OK...Here we go! Read the entire article...


Mortgage Lessons Learned from Man's Best Friend

They say that a dog is man's best friend. Why? Because dogs have this uncanny ability to love and support their masters at all times, even under the worst of circumstances. It doesn't really matter if it's a good day or a bad day...dogs will still be there. Dogs will bond with their owners and stand by them through thick and thin.


Things My First Mortgage Mentor, Trainer, Broker Should Have Told Me...Part I

If you could start your mortgage career over...knowing what you know today...would you do anything different this time around?

 

Interesting question isn't it? Obviously, you can't turn back the clock, but you can move forward with what you've learned plus the following advice touted by other mortgage professionals.


5 Quick Lessons to Make You Think About "How People Should be Treated"


Some years back, these lessons were originally published by Duncan Carver, a well known Internet expert and marketer. They are a great reminder of why we have chosen the Mortgage Business as our career.



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