Payam is one of the originators of internet based lead generation.
Starting with Autoweb in 1994, then moving to a Webvan model for dry
cleaning and back to lead generation with Reply, he has experienced a
great deal which he shares with us on this podcast. He explains Reply's
lead marketplace and lead exchange model and how leads enter and exit
these systems. Although relatively new to the mortgage generation
business Reply handles Auto, Special Financing and Real Estate leads
currently and looks to expand across more categories.
Owen Raun talks with Mike Ferree about his experience as a buyer and seller of mortgage leads. He also tells of the founding of Leadcritic.com and the precursor to it – MoreInsite.com. Mike is truly interested in the advancement of our industry and the sharing of best practices both between lenders and between lead providers.
Owen Raun with Online Mortgage Podcast and Bill Rice with Kaledico speak with Jay Weintraub, the founder of the upcoming Leadscon conference in Las Vegas. Jay gives us his perspective on what challenges lead buyers and sellers are currently facing. He also gives us the an overview of the conference and how people in our Industry will benefit from Leadscon. Should be a great conference.
Bob Harris, President of the Lendingtree.com exchange talks with Bill Rice and Owen Raun of the Online Mortgage Podcast.
Bob discusses his role at Lendingtree.com and expounds upon their initiative for offer standards as well as a fixed filter option on the horizon. He also discusses the spin off away from IAC and the formation of the new "parent" company Tree.com. Bob is a veteran in the mortgage lead generation industry. His thoughts and perspectives on Lendingtree.com and our industry are refreshing.
Once you get 3 or more people telling you how excited they are about something new I have to try it out. Twitter is just that “something new”. On this podcast Bill Rice gives us the who, what, when, where and why on using Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! Bill also summaries Sales Twit which is an “add-on” to Twitter and a skinny version of a lead management system. Also, Bill will be Co-Hosting future podcasts here with me. If you would like to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest – or a vendor or product you would like us to host on the podcast let me know. Thanks.