79 | Mastering The Ask: How This New LO Closed $4M with Jannette Gomez

What happens when a brand-new loan officer stops overthinking and starts running the plays?Hey there, Rainmakers!Jannette Gomez left a 13-year career as a dental hygienist because she knew she was capable of more. Just 14 months into the mortgage business, she closed a $4 million month by staying hungry, asking for help, and doing the work most people avoid.In this episode, we break down exactly where her business came from: open houses, cold calls, and the 10-10-10 strategy that became her biggest source of closed loans. This is proof that you don’t need years of experience to create momentum—you need the right support, a willingness to learn, and the discipline to actually run the plays.Key InsightsConsistency beats complexity when you are building from zero.Open houses can create relationships that compound into real business.The 10-10-10 strategy turns your existing network into warm opportunities.One introduction can create an entire chain of referrals.You do not have to know everything to win. You have to run the plays.Are you ready to make it rain? Let’s do thisGuest links:Guild Mortgage:https://branches.guildmortgage.com/nv/reno/jannette-gomez-800-rrjgom.html?__cf_chl_tk=P78bIE.nE.zun_tXs9Y1Avfnvuj4bRy527JKv4AAKIE-1784813196-1.0.1.1-KgL74bhxKSd2G4_k8tfCXo3IIkZSVQbLSRYwnfIi2_w!Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jannettegomez_/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/jannette.bak.7/If you liked what you heard, leave me a five-star review and tell me what hit home for you!PLUS—if you’re done chasing the next shiny idea and want real, proven strategies that actually move the needle, then it’s time to join my free weekly newsletter, Rainmaker Insider.Every week, I share one key lesson from my billion-dollar career in mortgage lending—from sales psychology and leadership to mindset and systems that create true freedom. No fluff. Just real-world insights that help you close more deals and lead with confidence.Subscribe now at shaylagifford.com and start leading like the Rainmaker you’re meant to be!Submit a question: https://kprpwoltlbp.typeform.com/to/WC24kOIKTake my Sales Archetype Quiz: https://quiz.shaylagiffordcoaching.com/Nominate someone to be on the podcast: https://shaylagifford.com/podcast/Connect with Shayla:https://www.instagram.com/shaygiff/https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayla-gifford-3019396/Show Links:https://shaylagifford.com/https://shaylagifford.com/podcast/https://shaylagifford.com/catalyst/Guild Mortgage:https://www.guildmortgage.com/