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Luke Walker shares how he successfully generates leads and funds loans through TikTok live streaming.

In this episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen sits down with Luke Walker, a mortgage loan originator at Barrett Financial who has built his business almost entirely through TikTok. Luke shares his journey from working in accounting to transitioning into the mortgage industry, explaining in detail how he leveraged TikTok videos and live streaming to generate a steady stream of leads, with a particular focus on VA loans for veterans. By going live on TikTok every day, Luke is able to engage directly with potential clients, answer their questions in real time, and establish trust, resulting in an impressive three to five qualified leads per hour. This consistent lead generation has enabled him to close four to six loans each month, significantly growing his business in a relatively short period of time. Luke also discusses how his innovative approach to social media marketing caught the attention of his colleague Bill Pace, and together they decided to expand their efforts by launching a dedicated live streaming division at Barrett Financial. Recognizing the potential for other mortgage professionals to benefit from this strategy, they developed a comprehensive…

People in this episode

Host: Dustin Owen

Guest: Luke Walker

Topics covered

• lead generation
• mortgage industry
• social media marketing
• TikTok
• live streaming
• VA loans

Keywords

• mortgage
• leads
• TikTok
• live streaming
• VA loans
• social media
• business growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Barrett Financial, TikTok, Bill Pace

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