EP 20
Building a Brand That's Bigger Than Yourself
Steven Betel
Sep 4, 2025
Outside Loan Officer, Next Door Lending
In this episode of The Loan Officer Playbook Podcast, we sit down with Steven Betel, Outside Loan Officer at Next Door Lending. Steven, widely recognized as the Mortgage Family Man, built a highly engaged online following by sharing real glimpses of his family life, home projects, and daily routines while seamlessly connecting that authenticity to his mortgage business. This episode explores how personal brand, consistency, and giving back can fuel real business growth.
Key Takeaways
Sell Yourself First
Steven grew his audience by dropping dry product talk and leaning into authentic, relatable content from his everyday life.Consistency Is the Differentiator
Nearly 1,000 days of daily posts gave him unique credibility with referral partners.Run Lean, Stay Focused
With just two virtual assistants, one for engagement and one for editing, he keeps his business and social presence efficient.Cause Driven Business
Every closing funds a donation to IVF charities, making his work bigger than the transactions.Time Mastery Through Focus
Family time is non negotiable. Mortgage work, content, and growth fit into focused blocks outside those hours.
For more insights from Steven Betel listen to the full episode on The Loan Officer Playbook Podcast!
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Links from the Show
Steven's Information:
Website: Next Door Lending
LinkedIn: Steven Betel
Instagram: @steve.mortgagefamilyman
Facebook: Steven Betel
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