Dino katsiametis

Episode 16

With John Farrell
Banker John Farrell joins Dino to break down how trust, clarity, and consistent follow-up turn great service into unstoppable referral momentum. They trade bold ideas and real tactics, to uncover the habits that separate strong relationship-builders from the rest. If you’re ready to simplify, scale, and finally stop chasing leads, this episode is unmissable.
What does it take to build a referral pipeline so strong it fuels your business year after year? In this high-energy episode of The Way Podcast, Dino Katsiametis sits down with John Farrell, a veteran mortgage banker with more than 25 years in the game Dino describes him as “obnoxiously good” at what he does. Together, they unpack the mindset, tactics, and relationship strategy behind John’s remarkably consistent success in one of the industry’s most competitive segments.
Why This Matters

This is a shared exploration between two high-level professionals who’ve built their careers on trust, execution, and long-game thinking. John explains why most originators fail to turn happy clients into long-term referral sources, and what to do differently. He breaks down his follow-up strategy, how to work with high-performing agents without overpromising, and why simplification is often the most advanced skill of all.

Why do some originators build referral machines while others stay stuck chasing leads? What hidden habits keep you from scaling trusted relationships? And how can simplifying your client experience unlock your next level?

Listen to the Episode now and get ready to steal the simple systems and bold mindset that make John Farrell such a force in the mortgage business.

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