Disruption is all around us. Yes, It’s even coming to the home lending industry. Is a ‘bot going to take my job? Are Zillow and Amazon going to enter the lending space? How can I protect myself and my team? Clayton Collins of HousingWire has a two-fold prescription to help successful lenders prepare for a technological disruption. One, cultivate a digital presence and, two, build local expertise and local relationships. Having local knowledge and real-world relationships...well, it’s very difficult for technology to compete in those areas. In today’s episode you’ll learn about HousingWire’s resources for lenders and about their upcoming Engage.Marketing Event in Charlotte. I plan to be there! [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/mortgagemarketingradio/Episode_110_Audio.mp3" social_gplus="false" social_linkedin="true" social_email="true" ] IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: About HousingWire About the importance about reaching the borrower first Shifts coming to the mortgage industry Clayton’s opinion about Zillow’s impact on the lending space How first-time home buyers will impact the 2019 market Why it's important to diversify and not have all your eggs in one basket Why it's important to know what your referrals and partners value LINKS FROM TODAY’S EPISODE Ready to grow your business in the new year? Check out the new  which helps you get more Agent referrals, convert more clients and build your online presence. Want more free content to help you succeed? Join our Facebook Group