Episode 388

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25th Sep 2025

Your Sales Process Is Broken! Here’s What Today’s Borrowers Actually Want

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Episode Summary:

Most mortgage professionals think their biggest challenge is inventory or affordability, but the real problem might be hiding in plain sight: your sales process. In this episode, I sit down with Jake Vermillion, CMO of Mortgage Champions, to unpack why most loan officers are still selling like it’s 2021… and how that’s quietly destroying trust, pull-through, and long-term loyalty.

Jake reveals how misalignment between marketing and sales is creating a broken borrower experience—and what to do instead. From replacing “Apply Now” with value-first engagement, to knowing where AI belongs (and doesn’t), this episode is a must-listen for any LO or leader who wants to stay relevant and competitive in 2025 and beyond.


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About the Podcast

Mortgage Marketing Radio
Podcast by Mortgage Marketing Institute
The #1 podcast for Mortgage Loan Originators looking to grow their business, save time, and make more money. Host Geoff Zimpfer interviews top-producing Mortgage Originators, social media influencers, and industry executives to bring you real-world advice, proven strategies, and insider insights. Tune in for expert tips on lead generation, building agent partnerships, mastering social media, and leveraging the latest marketing tools to dominate your market.

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Geoff Zimpfer

Geoff Zimpfer is a former national sales trainer with Tony Robbins and has been in the real estate industry since 2003. As a mortgage originator he consistently ranked among the top 5% in production nationwide. After ten years in production Geoff accepted a position as a National Sales Trainer with a top ten direct lender. He’s the host of the highly rated podcast Mortgage Marketing Radio, celebrating its fifth year and surpassing 500,000 downloads. He’s the author of two books; Instant Referrals for Mortgage Professionals and his most recent book is Disrupt or Die: How to Survive and Thrive the Digital Real Estate Shift.