Our First Hard Money Conference - #294

Join us on the Private Lenders Podcast as we share the story of our very first hard money conference—back in January 2008 in Las Vegas! After closing our first loan with HMB in December 2007, we jumped on a plane to attend the PITBAL Mortgage Conference, the only hard money-focused event at the time.

In this episode, we dive into:

• How our early experiences shaped HMB’s business model

• Lessons learned from networking with other private lenders

• The evolution of the hard money lending industry since the financial crash

• The importance of live events, masterminds, and ongoing education in growing a lending business

• The moment we decided to split company roles to scale efficiently

We also reflect on the key relationships we formed, the challenges of lending during the financial crisis, and why masterminds and community learning remain so valuable for private lenders today.

If you’re in the private lending space—or just curious about how hard money lending started and evolved—this episode is packed with stories, lessons, and insights from our early days.

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