How to Secure the Best Mortgage With Sofia Travayiakis

Sofia started in the mortgage industry when she was only 18 years old; she was in college and just doing it as a side job Though Sofia started out studying to be a teacher, after three years in the mortgage industry she switched her major to Business, and never looked back. Her team of experts at Mortgage Network serves the entire Metro Boston area. They are a direct lender that offers a full range of products with a portfolio division for situations that don’t fit standard guidelines; that includes jumbo loans and other types of financing.  What she loves most about her career is helping first-time homebuyers - it is her passion! In her free time, she is either teaching Greek Dance, attending her local Greek church, hosting events to raise funds for the Pan-Cretan National Organization, or hanging out with her family and three wonderful kids. Episode Highlights: Lessons learned from the first two years. (2:24) Sophia’s motivation to get to where she is. (4:34) Working with a team of women. (6:57) How to get to the next level of your business. (8:33) Making a difference for women within the industry. (10:41) Lead by example and lead by example. (12:07) The new generation is not afraid of speaking in a crowd of 100. (14:12) What are some of the books that have helped you to get to where you are today? (15:54) Sophia’s message for young women who want to start a business. (17:48) Key Takeaway: "Keep the beat yourself be persistent, and be yourself in whatever you do, you'll succeed." Resources: LinkedIn Twitter