Nov 8, 2022
How did EVP Partner of NationMac Mortgage, Jonathan Bing defy the expectations placed on him because of his background? You might imagine that a man who spent two and a half years in jail would never make anything of himself, but that is definitely not the case with Jonathan Bing. He embraced change and pulled himself away from the drug business and into the home mortgage business. Learning many things through hard knocks Jonathan has come through it all as a strong, successful man. His determination to fulfill his dreams is an inspiration. Listen in as we follow Jonathan’s story from his difficult childhood to the man of character he has become today.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- [02:12] Jonathan admits that in high school he was a dreamer and wanted to do something great.
- [07:21] Jonathan’s father was not in his life, having another family, but provided for the family financially.
- [9:39] Jonathan’s mother was the rock of the family and believed in taking care of her family and that was both a blessing and a curse.
- [11:33] Jonathan adopted the generous traits of his mother, but when the economy turned south in 2007/2008, it changed his way of thinking about generosity with family.
- [14:14] Jonathan shares the ways he struggled when when the mortgage industry crashed and how he lost it all.
- [18:58] Jonathan drops out of college and begins selling illegal drugs and begins a downward spiral for a time.
- [23:00] The turn of events that stopped Jonathan’s downward spiral and changed his life.
- [36:30] How Jonathan embraced change rather than running from it.
- [42:19] Jonathan shares information about Cinch Business Academy which he founded.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Don’t count anyone down and out whose roots are government housing; whose father abandons them for another family, and who went without electricity as a child from time to time.
- When you become wealthy, being generous to your family can be a curse to them and to you as well.
- Make the move in your life that is uncomfortable. You might think you don’t want to head in that direction, but It might lead to your dream. Embrace that change.
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BIO:
With over 20 years of experience in most facets of the mortgage business, I consider myself among the best all-around professionals this industry has to offer. From starting out as a loan officer to owning my own successful mortgage brokerage firm and just about everything else in between, I know what it takes to succeed in this business. I strongly believe my wealth of industry knowledge and experiences, which I have accumulated throughout the years, has enabled me to become a successful industry executive and will help me navigate the future of this ever-changing market.
My objective is to continue to leverage my leadership skills to achieve higher standards for the team, our clients and business referral, and partners.
Specialties: Business development, strategic planning, and client relationship building with a focus on expanding production while exceeding the client's expectations for service.
QUOTES:
“In order to be where I’m at now, and considering where I came from, I always had to be beyond reproach. I can’t ever touch the gray because with my past I won’t be given the benefit of the doubt.” Jonathan Bing
“I think this is where a lot of people get trapped. They are afraid of change. They want to stay in an environment where they are comfortable, but it’s also enabling.” Jonathan Bing