The Way with Dino Katsiametis
The Way with Dino Katsiametis is your ultimate resource for navigating entrepreneurship, balancing work and life, and leaving a lasting legacy in the mortgage business. Hosted by industry expert Dino Katsiametis, each episode features insightful interviews with top entrepreneurs, business leaders, and visionaries who share their journeys, secrets to success, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re looking to scale your business, lead with impact, or find harmony in your daily hustle, Dino and his guests provide the practical tools and inspiration you need to thrive. Tune in and discover The Way to elevate your life and career.
The Way with Dino Katsiametis
Mortgage Leadership, Building a Personal Brand & Surviving the Crash with Alec Hanson
In this unfiltered and inspiring episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, mortgage leader, content creator, and industry veteran Alec Hanson shares his incredible journey—from closing $85M in loans in his first year to becoming a driving force at LoanDepot. Alec opens up about his early insecurities, lessons from the 2008 financial collapse, and how building authentic relationships—and a personal brand—changed his career trajectory.
🔍 In this episode, Alec breaks down:
- His rise from loan assistant to top producer and executive
- How content creation became a game-changer for recruiting and influence
- Lessons from losing everything in the housing crash
- The mindset shift from ego to servant leadership
- Why connection > perfection when it comes to social strategy
- How originators can leverage content to grow their referral networks
- What he’d do today if dropped in a new market with nothing but his knowledge
This is a must-listen for loan officers, leaders, and anyone in mortgage looking to stay relevant, make an impact, and future-proof their business.
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