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5 Things I Am Most Thankful For In My Business

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Mortgage and Lending with George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages NMLS #65149

This month Dan Stewart is hosting an ActiveRain contest titled "Contest: 5 Years of Thankfulness".  In his contest Dan challenges us to "Write a blog post about the 5 things you're most  thankful for that impact your business on a daily basis."  Like most members who have submitted an entry into Dan's contest, I have far more than 5 Things I Am Most Thankful For In My Business.  But I will keep my blog to 5 things, and keep it to the point.

  • First and foremost the number one factor in the success of my business, has been my faith and reliance on God to see me through whatever comes my way.  From my very first day in my sales career God has been a part of it, and that has given me an incredible peace of mind to know no matter what he will see me through whatever I face.  I truly believe that, and it has been shown to me over, and over.
  • The support of my wife.  She is an incredible woman, who has put up with the crazy amount of time I put into my business especially early on.  In the 40 years I have been in sales, there has never been a time I have not answered my phone and responded to my clients.  That means late in the evening, weekends, holiday, and yes even vacations.  We have been through some lean times where she did without and never complained, and kept on supporting me no matter what.  To say I am thankful to have her as my wife does not come close to what I feel.
  • I am thankful for my referral partners, especially the Realtors who put their trust in me to take care of their Buyers, and secure the financing they need to purchase a home.  A number of these referral partners are a result of meeting them and making a business connection with them through ActiveRain.
  • I am thankful for those who have provided me with the training and support  I need to be successful at what I do.
  • I am thankful for the good health I have always enjoyed, and has permitted me to rarely miss work, or to be there for my clients.

This could go on much more, but these are the 5 Things I Am Most Thankful For In My Business.  I have been truly blessed in my life, blessed beyond what I deserve.

 

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George Souto NMLS# 65149 is a Loan Originator who can assist you with all your #FHA, #CHFA, and #Conventional #mortgage needs in Connecticut. George resides in Middlesex County which includes #Middletown, #Middlefield, #Durham, #Cromwell, #Portland, #Higganum, #Haddam, #East Haddam, #Moodus, #Chester, #Deep River, and #Essex. George can be contacted at (860) 573-1308 or gsouto@mccuemortgage.com

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George Souto
NMLS# 65149

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I am a Mortgage Loan Officer who can assist you with all your mortgage & refinancing needs in
CT, and RI

I can assist you with your Conventional,
FHA, CHFA, VA, USDA, & 203K loan programs.

I reside in Middlesex County which includes Middletown, Middlefield, Durham, Cromwell, Portland, Haddam. E. Haddam, Higganum, Chester, Essex, Deep River.

 

Comments (18)

John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

Lots to be thankful for here, George.  Thanks for sharing, and may you & your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2015 04:29 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

George - congratulations on those five.  It shows that you have your priorities in order.

Nov 24, 2015 04:41 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

George, you've nailed 5 wonderful things for which to be grateful. You and I lucked out in the spouse department! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Nov 24, 2015 05:18 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

A very solid list that most anyone can appreciate.  I wish you the very best now and in the coming year. 

Nov 24, 2015 05:38 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Beautiful post George Souto and I would expect no less from you

Happy Thanksgiving

Nov 24, 2015 05:43 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

George- you are indeed a blessed man.  I think one of the strongest things you have is your faith!

Nov 24, 2015 06:28 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

George,  I enjoyed reading your top five things you are thankful for.  You are more than deserving of all of your blessings. 

Nov 24, 2015 06:53 AM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

All important things George that makes you the man you are!

Nov 24, 2015 07:05 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

George, your priorities are all in the right places and you have so much for which to be thankful

Nov 24, 2015 11:00 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Those five things are all very worthy of your thankfulness, George!  I hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2015 11:36 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning George. Lots of wonderful to be thankful for, both personally and in your business. They truly connect for me as well.

Nov 24, 2015 05:37 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning George Souto ,

You are truly blessed! As Ed Silva commented "your priorities are all in the right places!" That is the key!! Happy Thanksgiving!!

Nov 24, 2015 08:01 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Great list George ...this is a count your blessings holiday...and ours to you for an enjjoyable one !

Nov 24, 2015 08:48 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

George, what a great post, and love hearing about how your wife stands behind you fully and never complains.   You are so lucky! 

Nov 24, 2015 10:03 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Those are great reasons to be gratefull George! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Nov 25, 2015 09:07 AM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
"Sold with Potranco Realty"

Great reasons to be thankful, God and family are most definitely my top two also, thanks for sharing.

Nov 25, 2015 09:24 AM
Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

I hope you had a very happy Thanksgiving filled with good food, lots of family and great friends.

Nov 26, 2015 12:14 PM
DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY
Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Highest Ranked Certified Mobile Notary in Virginia

Wow George Souto , that is an impressive list.   Thanks to you too, for your support of ActiveRain and me.

Nov 30, 2015 07:05 AM