I would like to share a little bit about myself in my first post. This is a great place to start due to the simple fact that what I am attempting to achieve is a more “personal approach.” I want you to know what “I think”-not what would be “presented in a memo.”
My goal is to provide open and honest information relating to every aspect of my career. I don’t think for a minute that my opinion is necessarily the “right one”-collaborative intelligence is the only way to achieve true understanding. I hope that the information I provide will enhance my sphere of influence’s understanding of my beliefs, passions, and directions I take as a leader.
I believe this blog will be a powerful tool so that people within the PRMI organization, investor conduits, banks, people in the industry in general, and other important relationships in my life will have a better understanding of the direction I chose to take or the opinion I may have about any number of subjects.
If you were to ask me: Where do you see yourself in your personal life?
I love it! I can’t get enough! I only wish I could slow down the clock when spending time with my wife, Tracy, and our two kids, Rae and Jett, each night or weekends-it really is the best part of my life. I love the times I have with friends-or “down time” with Tracy. I truly believe that I know how to have a great time and take full advantages of any and all resources to emphasize “play times.” Watching my kids grow is truly the most amazing thing I have ever experienced. My time spent with friends and recreation is accomplished with fervor-always looking for an opportunity to create an unforgettable memory!
If you were to ask me: Where do you see yourself in your career?
Again, love it and can’t get enough! I feel as if I’ve built a great rocket ship, set it on the launch pad, we’ve lit the engines-and now we are ready to take it to the moon! That is the best analogy I could provide to best describe PRMI and my career. I am extremely passionate about my work. I try very hard to improve my skills as the CEO of PRMI and as a businessman and salesman. I hope that my industry and the people I work with in my business community see me as a fair and honest professional. I believe in those qualities and feel that I naturally look to those values when leading my company. I believe I have attracted those type of people into the PRMI organization and that is a major factor to our success over the last 9 years +.
Moving forward:
This blog will obviously be focused on my career and topics (new and old) relating to mortgage lending. However, I will certainly share some of my personal life-this is an outlet to share opinion and insights on any aspect of my life.
5 responses so far ↓
1 Chris Foote // Nov 16, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Hey Dave:
Great Idea. Leadership to me is characterized by someone who has a vision and has the guts to put the wheels in motion to turn the vision into reality. It is about calculating risk, looking it square in the eye and kicking it’s butt.
Leadership is also characterized by having your priorities in the right place family, faith, work and making a difference (aka character). As a branch partner at your company and a friend, I can honestly say that you represent the epitome of leadership.
I have felt privelged to be on your team and am excited about what is coming next in our future. I think the blog is a great idea for us to share ideas, experiences and know how in mortgage business. Thanks for the forum and your leadership. Continue to be an innovator and market mover and with the power of our team mates we can make a difference in mortgage banking and our communities.
Chris Foote
Branch Partner
Easton MA
2 admin // Nov 16, 2007 at 2:18 pm
Chris,
Thank you for the great compliments! I too am excited to take advantage of a portal that will allow me to keep up with you and others as we grow together. I have a number of topics I have wanted to share opinion on - or have been asked to share opinion. I believe that great conversations and truly fun debates will be held via this communication portal. Thank you for joining in - very much appreciated!
Dave
3 Chris Foote // Nov 17, 2007 at 7:36 am
Dave:
In the past few months I have heard you talk about a big shift that is coming in the United States Economy. I have heard you comment that you felt that Americans would shift from being the big consumers of the world to the big savers - that we would hit a prolonged period of stagflation and that the rest of the world would become more consumption based. I would like to here what your predictions are, find out how you come to these conclusions and who the people are that you listen to?
Thanks,
Chris Foote
4 Lori Marrow // Nov 26, 2007 at 8:27 am
Thank you for sharing some of your personal thoughts with us. I have been a sponge lately, trying to learn as much as I can from others that have “been there before”. Most recently was the “Millionaire Real Estate Agent” and “Rich Dad Poor Dad”. After reading your “blog” I feel enriched with some of the knowledge you possess on the economic markets and value your opinion. This has been a rough year for many and I agree that the best option is to “ride out the storm” and look to the horizon making the most of every opportunity God provides. I am truly blessed to be back on the PRMI team and my visions for the future are nothing less than extrodinary! Great job!
5 Mark Madsen // May 2, 2008 at 2:34 am
Dave, great job on your new blog. I know how difficult it can be finding time to share with your readers and run a company. You are one of the few mortgage CEOs that understands the significance of expanding your reach through social media. I’ve been watching your blog for a month now and just wanted to extend some encouragement.
Keep up the good work. I’ve heard some very positive things about your company and I’m looking forward to your continued success.
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