The Ultra Mindset: How Endurance Sports Prepared Me to Help You Win in Real Estate
When most people think of a mortgage loan officer, they imagine someone sitting behind a desk, crunching numbers, and talking interest rates.
When they think of an ultramarathoner, they imagine someone pushing through blistered feet, steep climbs, and sleepless nights.

I’m both.
And it’s no accident that the mindset that gets me across a 100-mile finish line is the same one I use to guide my clients across the finish line to homeownership.

From the Army to the Finish Line
My journey started in the U.S. Army, where discipline, structure, and resilience were non-negotiable. The military taught me how to keep moving forward — no matter how tough the mission.

Later, I took that same discipline into ultra-endurance sports, completing Ironman triathlons and grueling 100-mile races through mountains, deserts, and unpredictable weather. These challenges taught me that success is rarely about talent alone — it’s about preparation, strategy, and relentless follow-through.

The Home Loan Process is an Endurance Event
Buying a home isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon (sometimes an ultramarathon).

Here’s how the “Ultra Mindset” shows up in the mortgage process:

Preparation is Everything – Just like I wouldn’t start a 100-mile race without a training plan, I don’t start a mortgage process without understanding your goals, reviewing your financial picture, and mapping out the smoothest path forward.

Pacing Matters – Push too hard early in a race and you burn out; drag your feet and you miss the cutoff. The same is true for mortgages. We pace the process so everything moves forward without unnecessary stress.

Overcoming Obstacles – Weather changes, gear fails, and miles get longer. In real estate, appraisals come in low, sellers change terms, or underwriting asks for last-minute documents. Just like on the trail, we adapt and keep going.

The Finish Line Feeling – There’s nothing like crossing the finish line after months of work — and there’s nothing like handing you the keys to your new home knowing we conquered every challenge together.

Why This Matters for You
Anyone can quote you a rate. Not everyone will go the distance for you.
In today’s competitive market, you need someone who can handle the unexpected, stay calm under pressure, and keep pushing until the deal is done — no matter what.

That’s the Ultra Mindset.