Transitioning into CRE Mortgage Origination - Looking for Advice
6 Years total CRE Experience (5-years as an appraiser working on most property types with valuations ranging from $500k to $100M and 1 year as an analyst for my current Boutique CRE Banking Firm). Making the big switch to full commission origination role at my firm. We specialize in mid-market lending ($1M - $50M) and primarily lend through Life Insurance Correspondents, CMBS, Agency and Banks/Credit Unions. We are located in a strong secondary market but have client reach across the US. 

I am luckily joining a successful team as the third member and will be the youngest originator at the firm. My team will have me focus on the current primary drivers of business (Cold Calls, Tons of Networking, Trade Organizations, Mailers, Etc.). Has anyone had success with new unique ways of acquiring business? Given I will be the youngest originator on the team I want to come up with fresh ideas, especially in a market saturated with the old boys club of never having to make a cold call again. Is there value in investing time/energy into online outlets/forums? New ways of marketing in a profession that's primarily dominated by 20+ year veterans? Any advice is well appreciated and I am looking forward to getting more involved in this subreddit community.

\-Cheers
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