[FUNd]

It's great to be independent, but unless you're "funding" these clients yourself - aka - putting up your own money for their advances... you will have an extremely difficult time dealing with alot of these lenders with their so-called "great reputations".

Alot of deal-stealing is still going on, little or no responses after you've submitted deals and funding behind your back with no weight/muscle in your corner to fight for your commissions.

Alot of broker shops are either ran by or already have the reputation and relationships with these lenders and work solely with their guy on the inside.

Coming in as a "nobody" from the outside is not as incredible as it appears.

(speaking from personal experience)

Self-discipline may be one of the biggest hurdles when going out on your own. Not having a boss has it's perks, but you better have a plan, metrics, and a schedule you stick to just like a normal sales job. Seems cliche but hold yourself accountable, it will pay off.