My guest today has a formula for success "The 3 'C's". Are you using them all?

Hey there, rainmakers!

If you've ever felt like you had to claw your way out of the mud just to take a breath — this episode is for you. I sat down with Amir Syed, a powerhouse coach, mortgage OG, and former telemarketer turned empire-builder, to talk about the grit it takes to become self-made in this business and in life.

Amir’s journey from war-torn Iran to crushing it in the U.S. mortgage industry is one of those “press play and don’t stop” stories. We go deep into his immigrant roots, the pain and power of being bullied, the mentors who shifted his identity, and the conviction that fuels his success today.

More than anything, this conversation is a blueprint for those of us who want to turn hardship into horsepower. You’ll walk away feeling fired up, yes — but more importantly, you’ll walk away knowing what to do next.

💡 What we talk about:

• The truth about where real sales conviction comes from
• How Amir memorized greetings in 23 languages to dominate cold calls
• The underrated power of being cool (and how it closes deals)
• Growing up broke and bullied — and turning it into fuel
• A tactical peek into his networking mindset and his scripts
• How mentors, daily learning, and obsession build Rainmakers

Guest Links:

• Connect with Amir on Instagram
• Find him on LinkedIn
• Learn more at gocoaching.io/loan-officer

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PLUS :

Do you feel like you've hit a plateau or lost some of your enthusiasm, focus, and fire? Has business become a grind and you often wonder what it’s going to take to get you excited again? Or do you feel like your world is constant chaos and you aren’t driving your life forward with clarity of vision?

If so - check out my catalyst coaching community, where we accelerate your success!

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