In this episode, Michael Risinger interviews Cole Griggs from Griggs Mortgage Group, exploring his journey into the mortgage industry, the importance of building relationships, and overcoming challenges such as age bias. Cole shares insights on authenticity, work-life balance, and strategies for success, emphasizing the power of introductions and networking in business.
Cole is one of KCBC’s earliest and longest lasting supporters of this show. He literally has listened to all but a couple of our episodes and has been a verbal supporter and advocate sing the beginning. We are so honored to have him join us on the show. If you don’t know Cole, you need to know him!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction & ProMode.ai Sponsored Message
04:06 Meet Cole Griggs: The Finance Bro
06:45 The Journey into Mortgages
09:21 Passion for Helping Others
12:11 Memorable Client Stories
15:07 Building Relationships in Business
17:53 Learning from Books and Experiences
20:41 Motivation, Personal Growth, & Silverstone Bookkeeping Sponsored Message
27:40 The Power of Motivation and Support
29:40 Finding Balance in Work and Life
32:02 Navigating Work-Life Balance Challenges
40:40 Overcoming Age Bias in Professional Settings
46:26 Authenticity as a Key to Success
46:54 The Importance of Mentorship in Real Estate
49:53 Understanding the Real Estate Market Dynamics
50:48 Building Trust in Real Estate Transactions
53:15 The Value of a Professional Network
56:12 Letting Go: Trusting Your Team
01:01:18 Transforming Referrals into Introductions
01:07:45 Subscribe!
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• Website: https://www.colegriggs.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loansbycole or @loansbycole
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-griggs
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This interview was recorded @kcbctv studio, and the guest’s own studio environment.
Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey / White Bat Audio @whitebataudio on YouTube and Instagram.
The information and opinions presented by our guests do not reflect the opinions of Kansas City Business Cast (KCBC), Kansas City Business Cast Network (KCBCtv), or its affiliates & sponsors. Sometimes we talk about finance, health, wellness, philosophy, history, the economy, religion, and other topics. This episode, as with all of our episodes, is intended for educational purposes.
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