{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Lend and Lead","title":"SE01 E28 Mortgage Industry Mistakes Costing Loan Officers Deals In 2026 | Laura J. Brandao","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e2c1f3b3\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2507,"description":"In this episode, Laura Brandao, President and Owner at MLB Wholesale, reveals the frameworks and strategies that helped her rise from a call center lead generator to leading companies generating billions in mortgage production.\nShe breaks down the leadership mindset, operational strategy, and relationship driven approach that modern mortgage professionals must adopt to survive a changing housing market. From building scalable mortgage operations to creating innovative loan programs and leveraging technology like AI and CRM automation, Laura explains how loan officers and brokers can differentiate themselves and dominate their markets.\nWhether you are a loan officer, mortgage broker, real estate professional, or fintech leader, this episode dives deep into the future of the mortgage industry and the mindset required to build lasting success.\nI hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.\n – Sam and the Lend & Lead podcast team\nConnect with Sam Abazari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samabazari/\n Visit the Level Up LO community: https://www.skool.com/level-up-lo/about?ref=2cb859523a28420d8762609bd56c7694\nListen to Lend & Lead on these podcast platforms:\n Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RQyoXtGzt5yOC9TZjYvBk\n Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lend-and-lead/id1832440770\n Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9605275b-9baf-4ea7-a6a5-14740bfc92ff/lend-and-lead\n#loanofficer #mortgagebroker #realestateprofessionals #leadgeneration #salescoaching #mortgageloans #mortgagetips #realtorrelationships #loansales #lendingindustry #closemoredeals #usrealestate #mortgagecareer #referralstrategies #loanofficercommunity #lendandlead\nLend & Lead is a podcast for loan officers who want to grow, win more business, and stay ahead in today’s mortgage market. Hosted by Sam Abazari, each episode features honest conversations, practical sales tips, and real stories from...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/NtC3RC-h_9srUCkJdavlwad9f5q-Q3ZkTsxwoj66b-E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZWEz/MmM0NjZjMWU3YTJi/OWQ3NTJkNTQ1YWZm/MGU1My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}