“It has helped me build a brand that encourages customers to use me.”
When Ryan Leahy, a dedicated loan officer at Movement Mortgage, first engaged with Experience.com, he didn’t anticipate the profound impact it would have on his business.
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Ryan has been leveraging Experience.com’s and its powerful features like automated review collection, search ranking tools, and reputation management solutions for over two years—helping him dominate local search results, engage clients, and scale his business across 18 states.
Challenges Faced:
As a multi-state mortgage lender, Ryan faced unique hurdles and challenges.
Maintaining Personal Connection: Ryan’s biggest challenge was maintaining a strong personal connection with clients while lending across 18 states. Managing relationships across multiple states meant relying heavily on Zoom meetings. “Lending in 18 states means I conduct a lot of Zoom meetings. It’s different from having someone sitting across from you at a desk,” he explains.
Requesting Reviews: Manually requesting reviews felt awkward and self-serving, making it difficult to collect feedback consistently. However, in a time where credibility is paramount, ensuring consistent feedback was critical. “In the Amazon-esque world we live in, people look online before doing business with me to see what others have said.”
Visibility Across Locations: Gaining search visibility in multiple markets was another significant challenge that Ryan needed to overcome.
How Experience.com Transformed His Approach
Automated Review Requests
Experience.com removed the friction from review collection with automated requests. “There’s often a little guilt in asking for reviews after a closing—it can feel self-serving. But with Experience.com handling the process, that guilt goes away, and I capture more reviews effortlessly.”
Now, Ryan’s 5-star reviews appear consistently across Google and other platforms, reinforcing trust with potential clients.
Gamifying Success with Search Rank Score
One of Ryan’s favorite features is the Search Rank Score (SRS), which gamifies online optimization. “I find it fun and interactive to improve my score and compete with other loan officers in my market,” he says.
With a 721 Search Rank Score, Ryan is already at the top, actively engaging with his profile to stay ahead. “I’m in the platform a couple of times a week, usually replying to reviews. Not only does it help my score, but it also strengthens relationships with my clients.”
The Experience.com Impact:
Ryan’s business spans 18 states, presenting unique challenges in establishing personal connections with clients. Experience.com provides him with the tools needed to create a personal connection even in a digital environment. “Experience.com helps bridge that gap and gives consumers a comfort level.”
Since using Experience.com, Ryan has seen a noticeable boost in his credibility and digital presence. “Experience.com has done a great job gamifying reviews, making the process interactive and valuable for my business.” His ability to automate review requests, engage with clients across multiple states, and optimize his local search rankings has significantly strengthened his brand.
By leveraging Experience.com, Ryan has:
✅ Built trust with a growing library of verified client reviews
✅ Strengthened personal connections despite working across 18 states
✅ Improved his search rankings, making it easier for new clients to find him
✅ Automated key processes, saving time while increasing engagement
✅ Grown a brand that brings customers closer to him
The Verdict:
With Experience.com, Ryan has laid a scalable foundation for continuous business growth. Looking ahead, he plans to explore sponsored zip code results and referral partnerships to further expand his reach and capitalize on the platform’s potential. His journey with Experience.com demonstrates how leveraging innovative digital solutions can empower professionals to enhance their reputation, engage more effectively with customers, and drive significant business growth.
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