Burnout to Breakthrough: Overcoming Stress in the Mortgage Industry

ACUMA ONpoint

Ever reach that breaking point in your mortgage career where you're ready to walk away from it all? You're not alone. This eye-opening conversation with Kim Moore, Director of Mortgage Sales at Mountain America Credit Union, tackles the elephant in the room: burnout in the mortgage industry. Despite loving what we do, mortgage professionals often hit a wall where families become just numbers, stress overwhelms passion, and the joy of helping people achieve homeownership gets buried under endless tasks.
The conversation deepens into practical strategies that work, starting with remembering your fundamental "why." When you're drowning in the daily grind, attending loan closings to witness members' joy firsthand can reignite your passion. Building a reliable support team also proves crucial; knowing colleagues have your back allows you to truly disconnect when needed without worrying about clients or partners being neglected. Kim's most emphatic advice? Take real vacations. Whether it's a three-day weekend or a longer break, physical and mental distance from work provides an essential reset.
Ready to transform your relationship with stress in the mortgage world? Listen now to rediscover your passion and purpose while building a sustainable approach to this rewarding but challenging industry.

Sponsored by Class Valuation.

Chapters

1. Introduction and Sponsor Message (00:00:00)

2. Meet Kim Moore from Mountain America (00:01:16)

3. Overcoming Burnout in Mortgage Industry (00:07:44)

4. Building a Reliable Support Team (00:12:17)

5. Vacation: The Key to Mental Reset (00:16:20)

6. National Park Jeopardy Challenge (00:27:26)

7. Episode Wrap-up (00:46:36)