The Power of Community, Coaching, and Balance with Cam Villa | GBE 105 In this episode of the Get Better Every Day Podcast, Matt Gougé sits down with his friend Cam Villa, a kickball extraordinaire, father, husband, and co-owner of a mortgage business. They dive into Cam's unique story, discussing his upbringing in Sacramento, his journey into the mortgage industry, and his powerful personal experiences, including his father's passing and its impact on his work ethic. They explore a variety of topics such as the importance of taking vacations and managing time effectively, balancing work with personal life, and strategies for running a successful mortgage business. Cam shares insights about team support, using virtual assistants, the Eisenhower matrix, and the essentialism philosophy. They also touch on the significance of community involvement, as Cam talks about founding a local kickball league and his wife's role as a school board official. Whether you're interested in real estate, personal development, or community engagement, this episode offers valuable lessons and inspiring stories. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Teaser 00:42 Cam Villa's Early Life and Career Beginnings 02:19 Personal Loss and Its Impact 03:33 Balancing Work and Life 05:12 The Importance of Systems and Processes 19:11 Community Involvement and Kickball League 29:30 Teaching Aspirations and Coaching 33:09 Acknowledging Supportive Partners 34:12 Mortgage Industry Insights 35:21 The Importance of Systems in Business 36:02 Treating Loan Origination as a Business 37:01 Client Trust and Relationships 38:11 Economic Knowledge for Loan Officers 39:45 Continuous Learning and Improvement 42:04 Real Estate Investment Strategies 44:54 The Eisenhower Matrix for Productivity 48:02 First-Time Homebuyers and Investors 56:01 Navigating the Current Market 01:04:48 Concluding Thoughts and Advice 📣 Connect with the MTMG team NATIONWIDE! Start here: 👨‍💼 https://greatmortgagebroker.com 🤝Click here to CONNECT to a GREAT AGENT in your area: https://homeandmoney.com/matt/ Follow me on: ▶ Instagram: @mattthemortgageguyum ▶ Facebook: Matt The Mortgage Guy ▶ TikTok: @mattthemortgageguy Subscribe NOW for more mortgage/real estate/finance straight talk: / @mattthemortgageguy Visit my website for more info ▶ https://mtmg.com/ Business inquiries contact me at ▶ matt@mtmg.com A few videos that might be helpful: Matt The Mortgage Guy 💪 Greatest Hits: ▶ • Reacting to REDFINS 2022 Housing Mark... Lower ⬇️ Your Mortgage Payment : ▶ • 1-0 Buydown | Lower Your Mortgage Pay... Real Estate Investing 💰 For Beginners: ▶ • High earners guide to scaling real es... Buying or Refinancing in CA? APPLY NOW: ▶ https://umortgage.my1003app.com/10889... More info on buying: ▶ https://mtmg.com/buy/ More info on refinancing: ▶ https://mtmg.com/refinance/