This is a question we all ask ourselves at every stage of our careers. Characteristics like determination, creativity, diligence, and the ability work with others all tend to ring true in people we would consider successful. But there’s always that something extra.

We asked some of our top grossing loan officers what the secret to their success is, and here’s what they said:

“Getting involved in and exposed to personal growth early on truly shaped my career. I have always invested in myself, whether it was industry workshops such as Todd Duncan or Brian Buffini or entrepreneurial programs such as Dan Sullivan’s ‘Strategic Coach.’  The high level successful people I was exposed to and surrounded myself with provided me with a belief system, high quality work ethic, and just a positive general attitude.”

-Mark Klein

“Hard work, perseverance and an intense quest to obtain knowledge to always remain a step ahead of both the competition and of course ahead of those pesky underwriters!”

-Joe Tishkoff

“Big sacrifices equal big rewards.”

-Daniel Arias

“Success isn’t easy without a love for what you do and a love for helping others. This can’t be done without a great company with the best technology and an amazing team behind you that always has your back with a desire to truly make a difference in our partners and clients lives. I am fortunate to have that and feel that our future is brighter than ever.”

-Don Goettling

“The harder I work, the luckier I get.”

-Marty Yeghishian

One of the characteristics that Skyline’s top loan officers share is passion. Whether it be passion for self-improvement, passion for helping others, or passion for the mortgage industry itself, each one of our loan officers feels a sense of purpose that drives his or her work.

I’m lucky to work with an incredible group of people, all working toward the same goal. Do you have the passion be a top loan officer? Give me a call or shoot me an email and let’s talk.