29 | How Ambitious Loan Officers Can Scale Fast AND Keep Their Weekends with Allison Larson

Hey there, Rainmakers! What if you could grow your business fast — and still be present for what matters most? In this episode, I’m joined by Allison Larson, a rapidly rising branch manager and powerhouse coach who’s rewriting what success looks like in mortgage leadership. Allison shares how she’s scaled quickly, avoided burnout, and stayed centered — all by using a few key tools to track her week, stay aligned, and lead with intention. She’s not just building a business — she’s building a life on her terms. And if you’re joining us at Slay with Shay this September, you’ll get to hear even more from Allison live on stage. 💡 What we cover: How Allison used weekly planning and time-blocking to scale her growth The key tool she uses to track her week and stay aligned with her values Coaching with candor: how to give honest feedback with heart Balancing leadership and life as a high-performing woman Creating a team culture of accountability without control Why she said no to playing small — and how it changed everything Allison’s story is packed with wisdom for any Rainmaker who’s growing fast and wants to stay grounded in what really matters. 👉 Be sure to share this episode with your team — especially the women who are ready to lead with more clarity, courage, and conviction. Guest Links: Instagram LinkedIn Guild Mortgage Youtube PLUS– Slay with Shay Live is coming and trust me, you do NOT want to miss this! This September 15th - 17th in beautiful Lake Tahoe , I’ll bring you my entire playbook, plus a host of top producers, speakers and badasses, all carefully chosen by me to get you to that next level. Go to shaylagifford.com now , get your ticket and book your hotel. And yes...it will sell out! Connect with Shayla: Shayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaygiff/ Shayla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayla-gifford-3019396/ Show Links: Shayla's Website: https://shaylagifford.com/ The Mortgage Rainmaker Podcast: https://shaylagifford.com/podcast/ The Catalyst Coaching Community: https://shaylagifford.com/catalyst/ Guild Mortgage: https://www.guildmortgage.com/