InSellerate Founder And CEO Josh Friend Next On Mortgage Leadership Outlook

Aug 24, 2020

Photo of Josh Friend and marketing for August 26, 2020 livestream.

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Wednesday's upcoming episode of Mortgage Leadership Outlook will feature Josh Friend, founder and CEO of InSellerate. He joins series' host Andrew Berman, head of engagement and outreach for National Mortgage Professional magazine. They will discuss Friend's time as a mortgage originator, how he moved up the ranks to finally starting InSellerate and more.

The Mortgage Leadership Outlook series helps mortgage professionals navigate these uncertain times. Be a part of the conversation between Friend and Berman. Log on to the NMP Facebook page and post your questions in the comments section. Join Friend and Berman as they answer your questions live, and discuss important topics in the industry at 4 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, Aug. 26.

Friend was a mortgage originator who later ran call centers and learned the best practices to train and motivate originators. He applied those practices and unique marketing with his team to create the Insellerate system.

Previous guests include Joe Dahleen, Tim Nguyen, Kristy Fercho, Tony Thompson, Mat Ishbia, David Luna, Barry Habib‍, Rob Chrisman and more.

See all the interviews from the Mortgage Leadership Outlook series on its YouTube channel.

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