--- title: Double Your Business By Making Relational Deposits with Michael Rodriguez description: Michael has been in the banking industry since 2000 and has worked his way from an entry-level position to running an entire mortgage operation. image: https://www.darrellevans.net/hubfs/michael_rodriguez_3.png --- [![DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1](https://www.darrellevans.net/hs-fs/hubfs/DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png?width=340&height=40&name=DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png "DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1")](https://www.darrellevans.net) - [ABOUT](https://www.darrellevans.net/about-darrell-evans) - [PODCAST](https://www.darrellevans.net/podcast) - WORK WITH ME - [FREE GROWTH PLAYBOOK](https://www.darrellevans.net/playbook) - [JOIN INNER CIRCLE](https://mindshiftinnercircle.com/plans/1989042?bundle_token=278d3bea1e8a5bca15d8847f0a57cad1&utm_source=manual) - [HIRE MINDSHIFT DIGITAL](https://mindshiftdigital.co) - [PARTNER WITH DARRELL](https://www.darrellevans.net/apply) [CONSULTING](https://go.darrellevans.net/apply) [![DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1](https://www.darrellevans.net/hs-fs/hubfs/DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png?width=340&height=40&name=DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png "DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1")](https://www.darrellevans.net) [CONSULTING](https://go.darrellevans.net/apply) [![DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1](https://www.darrellevans.net/hs-fs/hubfs/DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png?width=340&height=40&name=DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png "DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1")](https://www.darrellevans.net) - [ABOUT](https://www.darrellevans.net/about-darrell-evans) - [PODCAST](https://www.darrellevans.net/podcast) - WORK WITH ME - [FREE GROWTH PLAYBOOK](https://www.darrellevans.net/playbook) - [JOIN INNER CIRCLE](https://mindshiftinnercircle.com/plans/1989042?bundle_token=278d3bea1e8a5bca15d8847f0a57cad1&utm_source=manual) - [HIRE MINDSHIFT DIGITAL](https://mindshiftdigital.co) - [PARTNER WITH DARRELL](https://www.darrellevans.net/apply) [CONSULTING](https://go.darrellevans.net/apply) [![DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1](https://www.darrellevans.net/hs-fs/hubfs/DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png?width=340&height=40&name=DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png "DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1")](https://www.darrellevans.net) [CONSULTING](https://go.darrellevans.net/apply) - [ABOUT](https://www.darrellevans.net/about-darrell-evans) - [PODCAST](https://www.darrellevans.net/podcast) - WORK WITH ME - [FREE GROWTH PLAYBOOK](https://www.darrellevans.net/playbook) - [JOIN INNER CIRCLE](https://mindshiftinnercircle.com/plans/1989042?bundle_token=278d3bea1e8a5bca15d8847f0a57cad1&utm_source=manual) - [HIRE MINDSHIFT DIGITAL](https://mindshiftdigital.co) - [PARTNER WITH DARRELL](https://www.darrellevans.net/apply) [The MindShift Podcast](https://www.darrellevans.net/blog/tag/the-mindshift-podcast) # Double Your Business By Making Relational Deposits with Michael Rodriguez By [Darrell Evans](https://www.darrellevans.net/blog/author/darrell-evans) 1/19/23, 2:22 PM 1 Minute Read > Never complain about your harvest because whether it’s a lot or a little, it’s what you planted. > > Jim Rohn   ## Episode 28 Michael Rodriguez has been in the banking industry since 2000 and has worked his way from an entry-level position to running an entire mortgage operation. Over the last 17 years, Michael has become a sought after resource for the local real estate community, routinely teaching classes for local real estate agents to help them understand the many dynamic aspects of the real estate marketplace. He has also appeared on the local CBS affiliate as a subject matter expert on the foreclosure crisis. Michael and his team actively leverage his knowledge and understanding of the financial markets to help his network of friends, clients, and partners find and maximize opportunities to build their wealth and financial stability. #### **Topics discussed:** - - How he pivoted from barely surviving in business to doubling his business - Why he hired a coach - A lesson in humility and perspective - How doubling down on making relational deposits led to him doubling his business - A key distinction slowing down - Great advice for young entrepreneurs to have longevity - How he maintains work/life balance HIS way - Why you must understand your hourly wage to gain leverage   ## Connect with Michael Rodriguez [The Michael Rodriguez Mortgage Team on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MichaelRodriguezMortgageTeam/?)   ## Connect with Darrell on Social Media: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mrdarrellevans/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/darrellevansfan) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrdarrellevans) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/mrdarrellevans) Work with Darrell: [www.darrellevans.net](https://www.darrellevans.net/) This show is sponsored by [The MindShift Podcast Store](https://teespring.com/stores/mindshift-podcast-store). 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