Loan Officer Team Training with Irene Duford

In this episode of the Loan Officer Team Training Podcast, I sit down with a guest whose blend of grit and innovation is changing how agents work and connect. Lauren Lucas, a high-achieving real estate agent and practical AI expert, joins the conversation to share a journey that moves from early adversity to being recognized as Rookie of the Year, and then on to leading with purpose and technology. Lauren and I explore how lived experience fuels her passion for helping others, how mentorship and community have shaped her trajectory, and how a practical approach to AI can free up time and create better client outcomes. We talk about building a real estate team that scales with heart, using AI as a productivity multiplier rather than a buzzword, and embracing failure as a necessary step toward iteration and growth. This episode is for loan officers, team leaders, and real estate professionals who want tactical thinking and mindset clarity. Expect actionable ideas on integrating AI into daily workflows, practical ways to create supportive communities, and honest reflections on the work it takes to reinvent yourself and lift others along the way.