Doren Aldana

Art of Mortgage Marketing

Business EN ↓ 211 episodes

Learn what it REALLY takes to build a THRIVING mortgage business, doing what you LOVE, without relying on cold calling or annoying Realtors​. Hosted by Doren Aldana, founder of MortgageMarketingCoach.com and several highly-acclaimed training programs, including the Client Acceleration Formula and the 7-Figure Lender Academy.

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Doren Aldana

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Latest episode

May 21, 2026

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From $28K to Breakthrough Growth: How Christine Davis 8X’d Her Funded Volume Income in Just 12 Months 21.05.2026

What if the breakthrough you’ve been praying for is still possible — even after years of struggle, burnout, and uncertainty? Just 12 months ago, Christine Davis was questioning whether she could even stay in the mortgage industry after nearly two decades in the business. She was exhausted, financially stressed, and stuck wondering if things would ever turn around. Today? She’s completely transform...

The Dozen-Deal Difference: "The Dozen-Deal Difference: Why 1 Elite Partner Beats 5 Average Agents” 04.09.2025

You’re burning energy on coffee dates, cold calls, and endless follow-ups, only to walk away with maybe one deal if you’re lucky. It’s exhausting, it’s discouraging, and worst of all, it keeps you stuck in a cycle of working harder for less.   Here’s the truth: top-performing mortgage pros aren’t grinding it out like that. They’ve cracked the code to attract elite partners, the kind who don’t just...

From Brutal Market to Unbreakable: How Cynthia Lewis Added $25,000 to Her Monthly Revenue in Just 3 Months! 17.07.2025

What if high rates and low inventory could actually make you rich? While most mortgage professionals are struggling with today's challenging market conditions, Cynthia Lewis did something audacious—she found a way to add $25,000 to her monthly revenue in just 90 days. Here's what makes this story incredible: The same "Screw it, let's do it" mindset that's driving her success right now is something...

How Mark Libario Turned His Annual Income into His Quarterly Income in Just 11 Months (Without Cold Calling) 13.06.2025

Still grinding as a mortgage professional, hoping things will magically change? That was Mark Libario. Stuck in the feast-or-famine cycle, burned out and running on empty. The inconsistent income, constant rejection, soul-sucking cold calls... and for what? A few scattered deals that barely kept up with his dreams. Then everything changed. Within just 11 months of discovering our proven system, Ma...

The Final Chapter: 10 Tenets of Top Producers (Part 3) 22.05.2025

If you're exhausted from endless cold calls, wasting money on low-quality leads, and showing up at open houses with minimal returns, you're not alone. Too many mortgage professionals are trapped in this feast-or-famine cycle. Here's the uncomfortable truth: Those "struggle bunny" Realtors sending you just 1-3 deals annually might be exactly why you're overworked and underpaid. The Elite 1% Work Di...

10 Tenets of Top Producers (Part 2) 27.02.2025

Let’s be real—when you feel great, you tend to do great. But too many mortgage pros are stuck in a downward cycle of suck that drains their confidence, momentum, and their bank account. They’re not hitting their goals, their swagger is fading, and every setback fuels more frustration. How can they break free from this prison of limitation and create newfound momentum and mojo, so they can start wi...

The 10 Tenets of Top Producers (Part 1) 06.02.2025

2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year—uncertain markets, relatively high rates, rising challenges, and heightened competition are leaving many feeling stuck. But here's the reality: success isn’t determined by external forces—it’s determined by YOU. If you're still relying on outdated strategies, hoping for a break, 2025 might be the year you get left behind. On the flip side, with the right min...

5 Steps to Thrive in 2025 23.01.2025

Rising rates, shrinking pipelines, and fierce competition are crushing dreams left and right. But here’s the kicker—your results aren’t determined by the market; they’re determined by YOU and your marketing.  If you’re not dialed into the right strategies and habits, 2025 could be the same or worse than last year—or if you make some potent strategic pivots, it could be the year you unleash your fu...

Facebook Ad Essentials: Why Most Mortgage FB Ads Fail and How to Fix It 09.01.2025

With constant algorithm changes and skyrocketing ad costs, it’s harder than ever to make Facebook ads work for your mortgage business. That’s why over 90% of mortgage pros fail to see any meaningful return from their Facebook ad campaigns. Yet, many LOs continue to throw money at these campaigns, hoping for a breakthrough. The result? Wasted time, drained budgets, and frustration that leads many t...

Real Talk About What Actually Works 19.12.2024

With tens of thousands of mortgage pros leaving the business over the past 3 years, it comes as no surprise most mortgage pros use outdated tactics that yield little to no results in today's market. Between rising rates, low inventory, dwindling leads, and fierce competition, many LOs find themselves trapped in a cycle of frustration, grinding harder for less return. The truth is, success in the m...

Secrets of a Billion-Dollar Mortgage Team w/Anthony Contento and Michele Steko 05.12.2024

Businesses with strong team cultures crush the competition, outperforming by a jaw-dropping 200%. Yet in the relentless, high-pressure world of mortgages—where sales targets reign supreme—many leaders miss the mark on building the trust and collaboration that fuel sustainable success. Without a clear vision or a united team, scaling feels like trying to sprint through quicksand.  What if the secre...

3 Frighteningly Easy Ways To Bring In Borrowers Faster Than You Can Say Boo 14.11.2024

Our special Halloween podcast episode was streamed live on Halloween, but it was just too scary-awesome not to share with you….  Most mortgage pros feel trapped in a haunted house of inconsistent income, where leads vanish like ghosts and referrals are as scarce as full moons. It’s a frightening reality for many mortgage pros, plagued by unresponsive clients, dead leads gathering cobwebs, and pipe...

MINING FOR GOLD: 3 Proven Campaigns Guaranteed to Fill Your Pipeline! 31.10.2024

In today's competitive market where inventory is low and rates are high, leads alone aren't enough. Success lies in how effectively you mine those opportunities.   If you’re not tapping into proven strategies to squeeze maximum value out of your database of prospects, clients and Realtors, you’re handing deals to your competitors on a silver platter—because they’ll be happy to take your market sha...

Winning the Referral Game 24.10.2024

Referrals are the lifeblood of any successful mortgage business. The majority of consumers trust referrals from people they know, yet most mortgage pros are stuck relying on inconsistent word-of-mouth and feel frustrated by the unpredictable flow of leads.   Many mortgage pros think that just doing great work will be enough to keep the referrals flowing, but hope is not a strategy. In fact, this p...

Creative Prospecting: How to Find Leads Where Others Aren't Looking w/ Penny Wrightly 03.10.2024

Over the past 2.5 years, the majority of mortgage pros have seen a sharp decline in their pipelines in comparison to the “mortgage gold rush” of 2020-2021. Relying on the same old prospecting methods that worked a few years ago have probably hit the point of diminishing returns.   The reality is, if you're fishing in the same pond as everyone else, you're likely walking away empty-handed. To stay...

3 Secrets for Closing More Deals from Less Leads w/ Penny Wrightly 29.08.2024

In today’s ultra-competitive market with low inventory and relatively high rates, leads are harder to come by, and yet, many are unwittingly wasting the few they do get by making costly mistakes.   The key to thriving unthriving times isn’t necessarily just about getting more leads, but in converting more of the ones you already have into high-quality, high-paying clients who send referrals, give...

5 Decision-Making Habits of Top Producers 25.07.2024

Most people think making decisions that lead to revenue growth is all about speed or just following your gut, but there's a lot more to it. Top producers in the mortgage industry excel because they have mastered the art of strategic decision-making. What really sets top producers apart isn’t just that they know how to close a loan or sell their services – both of those skills are vital – but rathe...

The Counterintuitive Nature of Success: Why Most LOs Fail and Few Succeed 11.07.2024

Success in the mortgage industry often feels like an uphill battle, an endless grind against constant challenges.   For many LOs, the daily grind can seem overwhelming, with rising rates, increasing competition, and the struggle to stand out in a crowded market. These obstacles are not exceptions but the norm, and how you handle them defines your success.   How can you rise above the resistance an...

5 Ways Top Producers Think Differently Than The Average LO 20.06.2024

It's still a challenging market with rates high and inventory low, but remember, it's not the market, it's your marketing – AND YOUR MINDSET! It's all about controlling what's INSIDE of your control, and obviously, you cannot control market conditions. What you CAN control is your daily activities, what you focus on, and the spirit you bring to those activities, and that makes all the difference i...

Why Realtors Keep Turning You Down & How to Fix It 30.05.2024

Mortgage rates are rising and inventory is low, leaving most mortgage originators feeling frustrated and defeated. The pressure to engage Realtors has never been higher, and the competition is fierce. But what if you could turn this adversity into your biggest opportunity? Imagine being so attractive to top-producing Realtors that they are no longer ignoring your calls and rejecting your overtures...

How To Capitalize On The NAR Settlement: 3 Ways To Attract Realtor Partners 09.05.2024

As the real estate world braces for the impact of the $418M NAR settlement that was recently approved by the judge, many Realtors are shaking in their boots with fear. With potential commission cuts and changing market dynamics, there’s a palpable air of uncertainty and even trepidation. But what if you could turn these challenges into your biggest opportunities?   There’s a good chance that the N...

How Bernadette Laxamana Built a $9.5M+ Pipeline From Scratch in Just 3 Months 18.04.2024

Are you stuck in a rut of resistance, feeling powerless to make progress in the face of rising rates and low inventory? If you’re looking to break free from frustration and unlock new opportunities, this message is for you…   Picture this: getting past your obstacles, reigniting power to thrive, and boosting your confidence with a proven plan for prosperity.   Think that’s a pipe dream? Think agai...

7 Habits of Highly Successful LOs 04.04.2024

Have you ever wondered what traits, habits and skills separate the top 1% income earners in the mortgage industry from all the rest?   I mean they all offer the same programs with the same rates as everyone else, but they earn at least 10X more than the average LO.   What do they know that you don't?   What champion-level mind-sets and skill-sets allow them to rise to the top, even in a down marke...

4 Ways to Get Mortgage Clients 14.03.2024

Looking for a surefire way to bring in high-quality borrowers with less time, energy, money, and stress? You’re in luck.   I have 4 strategies for getting mortgage clients with the highest pay-off possible. These simple, yet powerful strategies will give you a practical path to power up your pipeline.   After all, why reinvent the wheel when you can leverage battle-tested methods that work even in...

How to Harness the Power of Leverage 22.02.2024

Tired of feeling like you’re grinding uphill with concrete blocks on your feet in your business? I know that frustration all too well.   Perhaps you’ve been putting in massive amounts of time, energy, and money only to see meager results in return. You and I both know, that's a special kind of suck.   Those are all symptoms of doing it the hard way. But here's the good news...   By harnessing the...

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