Boots to Briefs: A Soldier's Journey into the Mortgage World

03/09/2024 33 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this engaging episode, Thomas Holloway takes us through his remarkable journey from being a military officer to establishing himself in the mortgage industry in Birmingham. The conversation covers:
1. His upbringing in Alabama and the decision to attend the prestigious West Point military academy, where he played football and received his officer's commission.
2. His extensive travels and deployments during his six and a half years of active service, including stints in Texas, South Korea, Arizona, and Georgia, providing a glimpse into the life of a military officer.
3. The challenges of transitioning from a military career to civilian life and the process of deciding to settle in his hometown of Birmingham with his wife and children.
4. His initial apprehensions about entering the sales and mortgage industry and the support he received from his network in exploring career opportunities in Birmingham.
5. The pivotal role played by his friend in introducing him to the mortgage industry, leading him to his current path as a mortgage professional.


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