Written by Wendy Peel, as originally published in The Reverse Review.

From her favorite book and her first car to her thoughts about the reverse mortgage space, we get the scoop from Wendy Peel, VP of sales and marketing at ReverseVision, in this month’s edition of the Hot Seat.

My favorite vacation was visiting Orcas Island, where we kayaked with the orcas, hiked and stayed at Rosario Spa. It was heaven on earth.

If I were a professional athlete, I would be a football quarterback.

My first car was a Mazda 323 hatchback.

My favorite movie is Forrest Gump.

My favorite website is ted.com, where you can watch TED Talks.

I never miss an episode of Grey’s Anatomy or House of Cards.

When I was younger I wanted to be a television director.

Every morning I drink coffee.

My first job was at Burger King.

My parents taught me how to run a business; they owned an interconnect company.

My favorite time of day is sunset.

My iPod go-to depends on my mood—I like everything from ’80s dance to country.

I’ve never gone skydiving.

I always do my best.

The best lesson I’ve ever learned was learn from your mistakes. They happen to everyone, so just learn something.

The worst purchase I’ve ever made was a beach condo under development in 2006. By the time it was finished in 2008, it was only worth about half the price.

The best purchase I’ve ever made was my home in San Diego in 2008.

My favorite book is The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz.

For success I have sacrificed time with family.

The most important things financial advisors can learn about reverse mortgages are the facts about how best to leverage a HECM, not the myths or preconceived ideas.

Industry growth is dependent upon better LOs, better technology and better-informed borrowers.

The most important influence technology will have on reverse mortgages is it will provide consumers with the financial modeling tools so they can have a “hands on” approach to modeling a HECM as it may apply to their financial strategy.

The most important thing seniors should understand about reverse mortgages is that you still own your home.

I would encourage a family member to consider a reverse mortgage because it can be a wise financial product in an overall retirement strategy.