Elevate With Elsner
Welcome to "Elevate with Elsner," the podcast that dives deep into the stories of individuals who've taken the bold step to follow their passion and make an impact!
I'm Blake Elsner, a real estate professional by day and your host by passion. I've always believed that our true calling can often be found in the most unexpected places. That's why I'm thrilled to bring you inspiring conversations with amazing guests who have transformed their lives by pursuing work they truly love.
Each episode of "Elevate with Elsner" is packed with candid discussions, heartfelt stories, and practical advice from people who took the leap and never looked back.
Whether it's leaving the corporate grind to start a business, swapping a finance job for a creative career, or any other impactful journey, you'll hear it all right here.
We'll explore the highs and lows, the challenges and triumphs, and most importantly, the impact these changes have made not just in their lives, but in the lives of others.
So, if you're ready to be inspired, if you're dreaming of making a change, or if you just love a good story of passion and impact, "Elevate with Elsner" is the podcast for you!
Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform and join us on this journey of transformation and discovery.
Can’t wait for you to tune in, listen to passion stories and know that even you can make an impact on the next episode of "Elevate with Elsner." See you next time!
Let’s elevate together!
Elevate With Elsner
Northern Lakes Mortgage with Ciara Miller
In episode 13 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Ciara Miller, a mortgage loan officer at Northern Lakes Mortgage, as she shares her journey to discovering her passion for mortgages, all while navigating the challenges of being a young professional in a traditionally older industry.
Tune in to discover her passion for mortgages, all while navigating the challenges of being a young professional in a traditionally older industry.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:03:12] Importance of LinkedIn networking.
[00:05:00] Networking on LinkedIn.
[00:08:50] Younger generation in lending industry.
[00:12:30] Building relationships in business.
[00:19:36] Interest rates and home buying.
[00:25:38] First-time homebuyer programs.
[00:28:32] Dropping mortgage insurance (PMI).
[00:34:49] Saving for a home.
[00:36:03] Owning real estate benefits.
[00:40:26] Young and open-minded advice.
QUOTES
- "We're young, we're fresh, we want to really communicate well, explain things rather than just some of the older practices." - Ciara Miller
- "Relationships are everything in business. It's not easy, I guess, to make connections because you really have to put yourself out there and ‘go out of your comfort zone.’" - Ciara Miller
- "Gets to live for free and then take all that ROI and then go buy something bigger, go buy something that's the same and have cash left over. It's just a very powerful, powerful thing to have." - Blake Elsner
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Blake Elsner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/
Ciara Miller
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciarastl/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciara-miller-26a59a1b1/
WEBSITES
Elevate with Elsner Podcast: https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/
Elsner Real Estate: https://www.bradagent.com/
Northern Lakes Mortgage: https://northernlakesmortgage.com/ciara-miller/