The smell assaulted his nostrils from his bedroom. Shaking with excitement, the boy tip-toed into the living room where, under the Christmas tree, he beheld an astonishing sight. A steaming, malodorous heap of horse manure. Unable to contain his glee, he clapped his hands and exclaimed "Where's the Pony?"
You've probably heard some version of this story of the optimistic kid.
Well, those of you in the mortgage industry have certainly been through your share of manure this past year. Especially mortgage brokers - Bless your hearts! Bad enough the market is tight but then you're being blamed for every single thing wrong with the economy.
I don't know if my clients are uncharacteristically resilient, but I have noticed a surprising trend. They are not giving up, instead, they are actively looking for (and finding) the pony in this mess. One client has noticed that with so many of the "big guys" out of business, he is able to form more strategic alliances than ever before. Another has found another income stream that, instead of taking him away from his core business, actually complements it.
So, when life hands you manure, find the pony!
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JC Kadii, Mortgage Virtual Assistant . Through http://www.close-more-loans.com/, JC leads a team providing top notch administrative, internet marketing, and technology services to mortgage professionals. Mortgage professionals are encouraged to visit the website and sign up for the More Closings email newsletter to receive the report 6 Steps to More Referrals.
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