The Level Up Your Content Podcast

Brian Weis is the Producing Regional Manager at Cardinal Financial and after 20 years in the business, he decided to go all in on making content for social media and he has had an incredible ride.  On this episode he shares his wins and losses and how his business and brand have grown over the last 12 months, plus he shares some amazing nuggets on what type of content is connecting with buyers TODAY!Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/phildodds/www.phildodds.com

Cody's story is absolutely amazing.  That's all I got to say.  Simply amazing.  You're going to want to buckle up and listen to his journey and how he used his life experiences to pivot his mortgage business to generating business on social media.  Cody is a solo creator, meaning he strategizes, creates and edits all of his own content himself!!!  So many LO's complain about not having enough time to learn and do all of this, but he proves why it's not that difficult and that if a non-tech savy rodeo cowboy like him can learn it, SO CAN YOU!Go follow Cody on Instagram at www.instagram.com/thecodyinmanYou can follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/phildoddsor on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/phillip.w.dodds

Yes.  You read that correctly.  Sean Uyehara is a Branch Manager out in Las Vegas and he is generating up to 30 leads a month and $40 Million a year from his Youtube Channel where he is talking about his local community and mortgage topics.  Sean is also crushing in ton Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.   Go follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/sean.uyehara Follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/phildoddsFollow the show on Instagram at www.instagram.com/levelupyourcontentLevel Up Your Content is hosted by Phil Dodds.

On today's episode I break down a conversation I had with another LO who was struggling with the idea of investing in equipment to grow his content game.  I think we often forget how important our brand is and just how much of a role our content plays in communicating our brand to our customers.   Your content is a bigger piece of your everyday business than you think!If you like the podcast please consider subscribing and leaving us a review!If you'd like to schedule a FREE call to go over your content strategy schedule a time on my calendar here https://calendly.com/phil-430/content-coaching-sessionFollow me on instagram at www.instagram.com/phildodds/Follow the show on Instagram at www.instagram.com/levelupyourcontent/

Do you struggle with how to start your videos? What to talk about? Do you ramble on and on without getting to the point? Follow this roadmap to help you stay on point and make mortgage content that stops the scroll, connects, provides value and will help grow your reach!Follow me on instagram at www.instagram.com/phildoddsFollow the show on instagram at www.instagram.com/levelupyourcontentThe Level Up Your Content Podcast is hosted by Phil Dodds.

On today's episode I walk you guys through my content setup from my camera to lighting.  Here is my current gear list:Camera - Fujifilm XT4Lens - Fujifilm 18-55 2.8-4Microphone - Shure MV7 USBMain Light - GVM 100 with Lantern SoftboxPractical Lights - GVM LED Light PanelsEditor - Davinci ResolveQuestions? Hit me up on Instagram at www.instagram.com/phildodds/The Level Up Your Content Podcast is hosted by Phil Dodds

2022 was an amazing year for me and one of my biggest successes was 5x my real estate partners.  I break down my very simple roadmap for accomplishing this on social medial this year.1. Build a database.2. Make Valuable content.3. Engage.4. Niche down.You can always connect with me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/phildodds/The Level Up Your Content Podcast is hosted by Phil Dodds.

Go follow Glenda at  www.instagram.com/themortgagecoachdfwFollow me at www.instagram.com/valoanpatriotLevel Up Your Content Podcast is hosted and produced by Phil Dodds. 

Ricky Cheath has an incredible story and I promise when you hear where he came from and what his family went through in immigrating to this country, you will be a huge fan too! Ricky is a leader of Loan Officers at Movement Mortgage and his consistent approach to content is next level.  So many great nuggets in this episode!You can follow Ricky on IG at www.instagram.com/cheath_rYou can follow me on IG at www.instagram.com/phildoddsmortgageThe Level Up Your Content Podcast  is hosted by Phil Dodds helping mortgage loan officers make better mortgage content.

Deanna Reich is a Regional Business Development Manager at Movement Mortgage and is one of the sweetest and most energizing people I have ever met! She talks to LO's everyday and is killing it on LInkedIn!You can follow her here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-reich/https://www.instagram.com/deannas_mortgagebord/

Alec Hanson is one of the most brilliant minds in the mortgage industry and this episode is packed full of eye opening content.  Seriously, pull the car over and take notes.You can follow Alec on Instagram at www.instagram.com/alecthehansonYou can follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/phildoddsmortgageThe Level Up Your Content Podcast is hosted by Phil Dodds.

Jason Stier is a leader in the VA Loan mortgage industry and is crushing the niche game by channeling his passion to serve the members of our military by educating them about their VA Benefits.  This episode is packed with Value and is one of my favorite episodes to date.  Jason is an amazing advocate for Veterans everywhere and you are going to love this episode!  Make sure to follow Jason on Instagram at www.instagram.com/va_loan_bossIf you want to become a Veteran Mortgage Advisor, visit: www.veteranmortgageadvisor.comFind out more about Jason at www.valoanboss.comFollow me at www.instagram.com/phildoddsmortgage

 Sosi Avila is absolutely crushing the Social Media game with his on point and engaging reels.  Sosi walks us through his process for coming up with video ideas AND how to turn them into action.  This is the how to video podcast you've been looking for!Find Sosi on social here:https://www.instagram.com/mortgageswithsosi/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC2vsXugzKwuTR_1KslO-Aw/featuredhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mortgageswithsosi?

Geoff Zimpfer is the Founder of Mortgage Marketing Pro, Host of the Mortgage Marketing Radio Podcast,  Author of Disrupt or Die: How To Survive and Thrive The Digital Real Estate Shift and a sought after keynote speaker.  Geoff is the leading voice when it comes to creating incredibly engaging and value full Agent Marketing Classes that Loan Officers can teach to grow their relationships with their referral partners.   Geoff hopped on the podcast to talk content, the mortgage market today and what makes an engaging class.Mortgage Marketing Pro - https://www.mortgagemarketing.pro/ Geoff's Book - https://www.amazon.com/Disrupt-Die-Survive-Thrive-Digital/dp/1677941588/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Q08PNSYKM3GU&keywords=disrupt+or+die&qid=1653016130&sprefix=disrupt+or+di%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1Podcast - https://www.mortgagemarketinginstitute.com/podcast/Follow Geoff at https://www.instagram.com/mortgagemarketingradio/

Amber Brittain is The Branch Leader at Movement Mortgage in Birmingham, AL and she is absolutely killing it right now.  She has tripled her business over the last 3 years and her content has just risen to the next level! She is an incredible LO and a more incredible person!  She took the time to share her secrets and her processes with us to help you grow your business today!!You can follow Amber on IG at www.instagram.com/abteamloans

He is on the Mount Rushmore of Mortgage Content Creators and has one of the most successful mortgage podcasts in the country.   Market Leader at Thrive Mortgage and leader at BREW (Build Real Estate Wealth) in Dallas Texas, Phil Treadwell hopped on the podcast to chat about niches, what he is focusing on right now in this market, and where there is the greatest opportunity for MLO's to provide value!  Phil is an absolute industry titan and this episode is proof!You can follow Phil at www.instagram.com/philtreadwellLearn more about him at www.philtreadwell.comListen/subscribe to his podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mortgage-marketing-expert/id1391004216You can follow me at www.instagram.com/phildoddsmortgage

Tim Davis is one of the most gifted coaches in the mortgage world and on this episode he blessed us with some incredible wisdom!  VP of Strategic and Internal Growth at Atlantic Bay Mortgage, Founder of The Originators Guide Magazine,  Host of The Originators Guide Podcast and a former Originator himself, Tim Davis is an industry leader. A lot of times we get caught up in the "what" behind our content instead of the "purpose" of our content.  Tim delivers some strategies to help YOU driver conversations from you social media pages and ultimately close more business.You can find out more about Tim at www.theoriginatorsguide.com where you can sign up for the magazine.Follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/timwdavisFollow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tim_w_davis/Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/phildoddsmortgage

Oh man,  this is an absolutely killer episode.  Kyle Draper who is the Founder of Content Compounding and the Host of the Social Media Mindset Podcast and is also a nationally sought after speaker and coach, hopped on the podcast and brought down the house.  Nuggets, mic drop moments throughout! Find out more about Kyle at www.kyledraper.comIG: www.instagram.com/coachkyledraperFB: www.facebook.com/coachkyledraperPodcast: The Social Media MindsetFollow me on IG: www.instagram.com/phildoddsmortgage

Adam O'Daniel is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Open Mortgage and fellow Dad Bod. lol!  He is incredibly in tune to what is moving the needle in the Mortgage world and shares some of his thoughts on where Loan Officers should be spending their time marketing and what tools he loves to use to create content.  Adam is one of the best dudes around and I think you guys are going to love this episode!

Michelle Berman-Mikel is the Founder/Creator of The Instagram Powermethod that helps Real Estate Agents and Loan Officers how to get organic business on Instagram.  Michelle has become one of the most sought after coaches in the industry due to her personal approach to content and she is able to teach professionals to driver conversations through social media.  Guys creating content is simple! And Michelle shows us how to do it in our very first episode!You can lear about Michelle's program at https://michelle-berman.mykajabi.com/Follow her:IG: https://www.instagram.com/bermanmediasocial/FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/241809630405784Follow me at @phildoddsmortgage on IG!