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What Are You Thankful For?
Written By: Karen Deis, Publisher
Our family tradition at Thanksgiving dinner was one where - before dinner was served - and after "grace" was recited - everyone was requested to state what they were thankful for!
Being the oldest of nine children, our Thanksgiving dinners are made up of 32 to 45 people in any given year. So, it takes quite a bit of time to go around the table. In addition to being thankful for our parents, brothers, and sisters, our great country, and you name it, my 5-year old niece stated that she was thankful for the "garbage truck".
While we are thankful to the many people that have been an inspiration to us throughout our lives, this child was grateful for the little things in life too.
I owe thanks and the inspiration for www.LoanOfficerMagazine.com to Mortgage Originator Magazine. As a featured columnist (and highest rated writer) for over 5 years and an advisory board member for 4 years, I felt the magazine did not focus enough for those of us who work on commission and have to market ourselves each and every day. Being in the mortgage business for 28 years, I realized very early in my career that my "major" was "marketing" and my "minor" was the "mortgage business".
Saying it another way - You may be the best and brightest loan officer in the world, but you will go broke if no one knows who you are!
I owe thanks to you, my subscribers for your support, comments, in rating the articles and participation in the contests.
**PLEASE remember, after fewing the message, to click on your BACK button to return to the issue!**
I owe thanks to our Advisory Board Members for your comments and suggestions. And, I owe thanks to Jenna Bennett, our Magazine Director, for making it all happen.
I encourage you to think about your mortgage business this year - and give thanks not only for this wonderful business of ours, but for the miracles that happen to you day in and day out.
Like the processor, underwriter and closer who helped you close the impossible loan.
Like the client who referred you 10 people this year.
Like your family and friends who supported you during the busiest time ever in the mortgage business.
Take a few minutes to reflect - what are you thankful for?
Gratefully yours,
Karen Deis, Publisher
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