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Mortgage Success Stories: John Seville & Rick Veldman with Benchmark in Grand Rapids, MI

John Seville and Rick Veldman are long time business partners and Branch Managers with Benchmark Mortgage in Grand Rapids, MI. They joined Benchmark in 2012 and we chatted about their perspective on the mortgage business coming from a different environment into the Benchmark way of business and how that impacted their production. Their answer shocked me to hear how HUGE the difference was!

Watch this Skype interview hosted by Nick Carpenter and learn how these two guys will bring in $75 million in production for 2013.

In the words of Darren Hardy, that is a “BHAG” – a Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal!

Share your takeaways in the comments below the video:

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Mortgage Success Stories: Tom Sherman, Benchmark Branch Manager in Plano, TX

Tom Sherman is a Benchmark Branch Manager in Plano, TX and he joined Nick Carpenter in the Benchmark Success Stories to share his experience in the mortgage business.

With 18 years of experience and averaging around 30 loans per month, Tom is a true expert in what it takes to have success in today’s mortgage market. Since the beginning, he has focused on providing his clients with sound principles in regards to their financial and mortgage decisions. One of the things that is really great about Tom is his desire to demonstrate his difference to clients rather than talk about it. What a concept!

Watch our interview with Tom Sherman and share your biggest takeaway in the comment below:

Mortgage Success Stories: Andrew Paul, Benchmark Branch Manager in San Diego, CA

Andrew Paul is a Benchmark Branch Manager in beautiful San Diego, CA and he is having tons of success in his market. As a Series 65 licensed Investment Adviser and Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist he is able to consult with clients assisting them in attaining their financial aspirations. Andrew brings great value to his customers by being uniquely positioned to monitor the real estate market and securities market to give you the best advice to protect your investments.

Nick Carpenter from the Benchmark Media Team joins Andrew Paul on a Skype interview to get some of the strategies he is using to continually grow his mortgage business in the San Diego market. If you are a Realtor, contact Andrew about joining his Brian Buffini Peak Producers class to generate more leads and more closings in a 12-16 coaching program.

Watch Andrew’s interview here and leave a comment with your takeaway below in the comments:

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