Lady Jen Du Plessis: Coach, International Speaker, Best Selling Author

Mortgage Lending Mastery

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Level up your mortgage and real estate career with actionable strategies and real results.  Mortgage Lending Mastery  is your go-to podcast for personal and professional growth, tailored specifically for industry professionals. Host Lady Jen Du Plessis delivers expert insights, proven tactics, and inspiring conversations to help you stop talking, start taking action, and achieve mastery in your business. Ready to work smarter, grow faster, and stand out in a competitive market? Tune in to  Mortgage Lending Mastery  and transform your potential into unparalleled success

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Lady Jen Du Plessis: Coach, International Speaker, Best Selling Author

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Business

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Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

MLM 157: Seven Types of Negotiators 18.10.2018

Do you know what type of negotiator you are? What types of negotiators your clients are? If you don’t, you could be losing out on so much! In this episode, Jennifer shares her take on the seven types of negotiators you will encounter in your business and some strategies and tips to handles them. Tune in to find out more about the People-Pleaser, the King-of-the-Hill, Earnest & Honest, and more!  ...

MLM 156: Straight Talk on Hiring 11.10.2018

In this episode, I get to sit down with Doug Smith again! Doug is a nationally known speaker, author, sales trainer, and performance coach with 35 years of experience. He has some fresh perspectives on what you need to know about the hiring process and how to build and lead a team to grow your business. Tune in to find out more.   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Joi...

MLM 155: A Fresh Perspective 04.10.2018

In this episode, I get to sit down with someone who is very new to the industry to get some fresh perspectives. Matt Tran works with Village Mortgage in Andover, Massachusetts and has been a loan officer for little over a year. He joined the industry just out of college and is just starting out. He shares some of his perspectives on the industry and what he’s doing to set himself apart from the co...

MLM 154: 8 Steps to Unify Your Recruiting Efforts 27.09.2018

On this episode, I’d love to share with you my 8-step process for unifying your organization’s recruiting efforts. Whether you have a team and are expanding, or just looking to increase your organization’s production through recruiting, there’s a systematic process you can use. Tune in to find out more about why you need to focus on not just the hard skills but also the soft skills!   Love the sho...

MLM 153: Secrets to Mortgage Planning Success 20.09.2018

On this episode, I get to sit down with William “Bill” Mervin, a branch manager at AnnieMac Home Mortgage in Newton, Pennsylvania. He has been in real estate and mortgage since 2001 but has achieved great success in just the past three years, closing 237 transactions and doing $57 million in production in 2017. Tune in to find out more about how Bill accomplished this feat and his advice for you t...

MLM 152: It Comes Down to Hard Work 13.09.2018

In this episode, I get to sit down with Adam Smith, President and Founder of Colorado Real Estate Finance Group, a commercial and residential real estate finance firm. In 2017, he and his team handled 470 transactions and $150 million in production. He shares his secret to success — hard work and perseverance, as well as why it’s so important to build and maintain relationships with clients, prosp...

MLM 151: Mr. Thank You 06.09.2018

In this episode, I get to sit down with John Israel, a.k.a. Mr. Thank You. A Cutco Sales Executive by profession, John made headlines when he challenged himself to write five thank-you notes a day, for an entire year. John shares what inspired him to do it, how it transformed his business, and the lessons he learned. Tune in to find out more!   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! He...

MLM 150: Five Steps to Financial Freedom 30.08.2018

In this episode, I want to share with you my five steps to financial freedom that will put you on the path to success. Just follow the steps — find, focus, learn, implement, and review and repeat, and you will be on the fast track to achieving your goals. I also have a great scripting technique, courtesy of my colleague Todd Bookspan, so be sure to tune in for that!   Love the show? Subscribe, rat...

MLM 149: First Time Home Buyer Seminars & Realtor® Lunch-and-Learns 23.08.2018

On this episode, I get to sit down with John Thomas, team leader and branch manager for Team Delaware Mortgage Lenders. He is a Certified Mortgage Planner and 5-star mortgage professional for six years in a row ranked in the top 1% in the country. As an expert in holding first-time homebuyer seminars and Realtor® lunch-and-learns, John shares his success strategies. Tune in to find out more.   Lov...

MLM 148: Conference Takeaways 16.08.2018

In this episode, I want to share some of the key takeaways and interesting perspectives I’ve gained from attending conferences in the mortgage space. I have a great script for talking to partners, as well as a new take on how to approach your business in the long-run. Be sure to tune in to find out more!   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Mortgage Lending Ma...

MLM 147: From Bodybuilding Champion to Top Producer 09.08.2018

On this episode, I get to sit down with John Abraham, of Caliber Home Loans in Peoria, Illinois. He has been in the business since 1988 and closed 1035 units at $135mil this year. John is an avid fitness enthusiast who credits most of his learning and success in his mortgage practice to his earlier years as a steroid-free, natural bodybuilding champion. Tune in to find out more!   Love the show? S...

MLM 146: Niche to Grow Rich 02.08.2018

In this episode, I want to share an idea I learned about at a conference I attended recently — niche to grow rich. We’re always afraid of losing business when we choose to specialize and become an expert in a specific area but trust me, it’s the exact opposite. Tune in to find out more!   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Mortgage Lending Mastery Community to...

MLM 145: Daily Digital Deep Dive 26.07.2018

I would like to share with you about something I like to call the Daily Digital Deep Dive a.k.a. D4. How can you take every question you get asked on a daily basis and turn it into an opportunity to expand your brand? Join me as I show you exactly how to do that across your various social media platforms. Tune in to find out more.   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » J...

MLM 143: Feel, Felt, Found 12.07.2018

In this episode, I want to share with you about the Feel, Felt, Found technique, and how useful it can be in helping you overcome objections without being defensive. Tune in to find out more!   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Mortgage Lending Mastery Community today: jenduplessis.com Become a MLM Gold Member! MLM Membership Learn more about your ad choices....

MLM 142: Helping Realtors® Keep in Touch 05.07.2018

On this episode, I want to talk about helping Realtors® bridge the gaps in the quality of service and customer experience that they’re providing their clients. How can you as a loan officer help your Realtor® partners in this aspect? Tune in to find out more!   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Mortgage Lending Mastery Community today: jenduplessis.com Become...

MLM 141: Financial Planning Meets Real Estate 28.06.2018

In this episode, I get to sit down with Tina Collazo, Principal of Collazo Realty Group with Pearson Smith Realty in Northern Virginia. Tina shares how she has combined financial planning and real estate and the impact she has on helping clients fulfill their financial goals. Tune in to find out more.   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Mortgage Lending Maste...

MLM 140: Learn with Lee 21.06.2018

On this episode, I get to sit down with Dr. Lee Davenport, Atlanta-based real estate coach and blogger, who trains real estate agents and brokers across the country on how to work smarter with technology. Lee shares her insights on using videos alongside blogs, how to build better relationships with Realtors® and much more, so be sure to tune in!   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share...

MLM 139: The Growth Chart 14.06.2018

In this episode, I want to share with you about the Growth Chart. It’s a very useful tool that I use to keep track of my progress in new activities, in my businesses, and in my various projects. Tune in to find out more about this tool that will help you move from formulation to stability, and get your own copy as a free download!   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » J...

MLM 138: The Mortgage Expert & Consultant 07.06.2018

On this episode, I get to sit down with Marc Demetriou, a nationally-recognized mortgage banker, best selling author, and top-rated motivational speaker. As an authority on real estate and finance, Marc shares some of his perspectives on the industry, the profession and how to create your own success. Tune in to find out more!   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join...

MLM 137: Jen’s Jots — Interfere vs. Enhance 31.05.2018

On this episode, I want to talk about ‘Interfere vs. Enhance.’ Something that’s really important to loan officers is their relationships with Realtors®. The strategy here is to ensure they know that you are there to enhance, not interfere with their existing relationships. Tune in to find out more!   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Mortgage Lending Mastery...

MLM 136: Look at People as People 24.05.2018

On this episode, I get to sit down with Billy Ekofo, the director of Industry Engagement at Century 21 Redwood Realty in Ashburn, Virginia. Originally from the Congo, Billy shares his thoughts on why we should focus on the relationship business, and treat people as people instead of just leads. Tune in to find out more!   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Mor...

MLM 134: Dealing with Drift and Distraction 10.05.2018

On this episode, I want to talk about drifting and getting distracted. It’s easy to get into bumblebee mode, or have shiny object syndrome — having rumble strips can help you stay focused on your path and your goals! Tune in to find out more.   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Mortgage Lending Mastery Community today: jenduplessis.com Become a MLM Gold Membe...

MLM 133: Interested vs. Interesting 03.05.2018

On this episode, I want to share with you one of my tips for building relationships with partners and clients and anyone else — being interested vs. being interesting. Tune in to find out why it’s so much more important to be interested in your partner than to worry about being interesting to them!   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Mortgage Lending Mastery...

MLM 132: Plans and Activities for Success 26.04.2018

In this episode, I get to sit down with Doug Smith, a 35-year banking and mortgage industry veteran and nationally acclaimed speaker, author, performance coach, and sales training expert. He has some great advice, tips, and strategies to boost your practice and help you become a top performing loan officer in the current market, so be sure to tune in!   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and...

MLM 131: Developing Your Team 19.04.2018

In this episode, I get to sit down with Kelly Jones, Marketing and Business Development Director for Community Bank in Tennessee. We discuss one of the biggest problems for developing a team — what role you are looking to fill, and how this new hire would contribute to your business. Tune in to find out more.   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Mortgage Lendi...

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