Grit, Growth & the Climb: John Donnelly on Building Leaders in Life and Lending
Podcast: The Way with Dino KatsiametisPublished On: Tue Oct 21 2025
Description: On this episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, John Donnelly, Executive Director of Sales at Service First Mortgage, shares how a 25-year journey in the mortgage industry—and a literal climb up Mount Kilimanjaro—taught him what it truly means to lead, grow, and serve.Dino and John unpack the lessons behind lasting success:From call-center chaos to executive leadership—how grit builds greatnessThe power of servant leadership and creating impact beyond the paycheckTurning relationships into real results in today’s mortgage marketHow to find your “why” and keep climbing when business (and life) get toughWhy systems, mindset, and integrity are the foundation of every top producerIf you’re a loan officer, entrepreneur, or leader searching for inspiration, strategy, and heart, this episode shows you how to rise higher—one intentional step at a time.Thanks for listening to "The Way With Dino Katsiametis" For full show notes, links, and extra episode resources, visit dinokatsiametis.com. Follow Dino for weekly clips and mortgage leadership insights on instagram.com/dinokatsiametis | linkedin.com/in/dinokatsiametis Learn more about Ethos Lending at ethoslending.com.
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