We recently connected with Holly Ecimovic and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Holly thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Everyone has crazy stuff happen to them, but often small business owners and creatives, artists and others who are doing something off the beaten path are hit with things (positive or negative) that are so out there, so unpredictable and unexpected. Can you share a crazy story from your journey?
I’m Holly Ecimovic, NMLS #2396592. I’m a Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator, currently working as a Loan Processor & Loan Officer Assistant for Edge Home Finance. My husband, Kiel Ecimovic, is also a loan officer for Edge, and we work out of Longwood, Florida. I became a part of the Edge team in mid-September of 2022, and before that, I worked at Contemporary Mortgage Services, Inc. in Altamonte Springs, Fla.
Helping people finance their homes is a dream job for me. I can relate to everything that a first-time home buyer goes through — when my husband and I moved to Orlando in 2015, we were newly married, knew nobody, and bought a home after living in a motel for several months.
At the time, I was in a totally different career, but that journey we experienced on our way to choosing and purchasing the perfect home for us — that experience, I believe, truly set me on a path to eventually end up working to really dive in and help people who are getting into homes! (And here I am, now, at Edge!) I know what it’s like to feel like you’re “risking it all” — my husband and I only had about $17 to our name after our home purchase.
But dreams do come true, you CAN build things back up, and there is something special about being a homeowner and beginning that path to building wealth for your family. I’d like to say I am a living testimony that surely anything is possible — even when you think it is not! I hope my story can inspire people to do big things, even if they’re scared.
Holly, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
As a husband and wife lending team, we have realized that one way to truly connect with the community and network and meet people is through giving back.
Something can be said about the power of connection through service. That is how we have met a lot of people who are close to us; our friends; and people with whom we do business. We moved to Florida from Virginia, and we have met so many wonderful people here in Florida!
What do I mean by this? Back in December 2022, my loan officer husband and I decided to create what we call the Random Acts of Kindness Events. This is where, twice per month, we gather together as a group and go do a good deed.
What we do: In the past, we have donated supply boxes to pet shelters; delivered lunch to first responders; donated clothing to The Mustard Seed of Central Florida; and written letters and delivered them to the elderly. We choose a place local to Orlando, and spread joy there! Bring your ideas!
Our first event we did was when we created pet supply boxes for animals in need. This was in memory of our beloved Australian Shepherd, Browning, who died in March 2021 at the age of 12. That’s how our first event was born.
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What people bring: We bring about $5 – $10 to donate toward our cause, and then we create the Kindness Delivery that we are giving out. We ask that people bring their joy and enthusiasm!
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How to get involved: HollyEcimovicMortgage.com/KindnessEvents. Kiel and I contact you to discuss the details. You are encouraged to bring other professionals local to the Central Florida area. Call us to let us know when you are available: 321-972-6468. We usually do this every other Friday, but let’s check the schedule to make sure.
Message us to join in on our Random Acts of Kindness Events, here! [email protected]
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Join us as we give back to the community while networking! This is a great way to get outside your comfort zone while meeting your networking goals. Meeting people does not have to be a struggle!
Catch our Podcast, The Mortgage [Hot] Mic Podcast, on Spotify and YouTube.
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What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?
We started a podcast in the beginning of 2023, and it has truly been a game changer for generating new business, reaching out and helping our audience, generating excitement and conversations around mortgages and finances, and it’s even been a wonderful tool that gives us a way to support our referral partners. Check out our podcast episodes, HERE: https://www.hollyecimovicmortgage.com/podcast
Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
Every single day is a new opportunity to begin new endeavors. It is never too late to execute the ideas you have put on the backburner; take action on a brand new marketing plan; implement new procedures for yourself and your business; or to make connections with people you have been wanting to reach out to. The bottom line is, the perfect time for change, the perfect time for action, is now. It’s the present. Don’t ever waste time saying or thinking about “what you should have done” sooner. Keep moving forward!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.hollyecimovicmortgage.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollyecimovicmortgage/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087636610861
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-ecimovic-93451231
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZh6XE8QthW2tMDlG9RCXTA
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/deal-with-kiel-altamonte-springs
- Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holly-ecimovic?%24web_only=true&_branch_match_id=1168905989401449414&utm_source=web&utm_campaign=web-share&utm_medium=sharing&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLy7IL8lMq0zMS87IL9ItT03SSywo0MvJzMvWT9UvS8t28k3x9M%2BsSgIAny2AVTAAAAA%3D
Image Credits
Kristi Joy Photography C47 Film Associates, Orlando, Fla.