Getting on social media can feel uncomfortable—even when you know the mortgage business inside and out. Loan officer Heath Barnes joins Coach P to share his experience becoming more visible online, getting comfortable on camera, and finding his own voice.

In this episode of Elevate Your Business, Heath talks candidly about the fear of being judged, the videos that didn’t connect, and how bringing more of his personality into his content helped him enjoy the process. He also shares practical ways loan officers can get started and organize content ideas around their business.

What you’ll learn:

• How Heath took his first step despite feeling uncomfortable on camera

• What he learned from videos that weren’t getting engagement • His three content priorities: educate, entertain, and inspire

• How simple B-roll videos can offer a starting point

• How he organizes ideas and plans where to record

If you’ve been putting off social media, this conversation offers encouragement and practical ideas for taking your next step.

Elevate Your Business is a podcast from Elevate Coaching at Guild Mortgage, hosted by Paula Nirschl-Robb, known as Coach P, featuring conversations with Guild loan officers and staff.

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Coach P sits down with Casey Oiness, Guild Mortgage’s #1 producer in volume through June 2026, for a conversation on the fundamentals behind sustainable success. From showing up consistently to staying visible in the community, Casey shares why the work in front of you matters most and how daily habits can keep your business moving forward in any market.

Summer break

Elevate your business is heading into summer break and will be back in September. Until then, catch up on past episodes, revisit your favorites and follow along on Instagram @elevatemortgagecoaching for monthly recaps, clips and more.

In this episode of Elevate your business, Coach P talks with Gemma Currier, SVP at Guild Mortgage, about how curiosity can help leaders embrace change, drive innovation and lead with confidence.

Gemma shares how curiosity has shaped her career, influenced the way she leads through change and helped her approach new technology and AI with an open mind. She also reflects on the importance of purpose, trust and shifting from proving yourself to improving yourself.

Listen in for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, innovation and why staying curious can help you grow in a changing mortgage industry.