Being a successful mortgage broker is not about how many loans you write, working hard, or winning awards. It’s about building a sustainable, high-performing business that works with or without you. James Veigli has been a part of the mortgage industry for over 20 years; as a mortgage broker, business owner and strategy adviser. He is known internationally for helping mortgage brokers double, triple and even 10x their revenue, while building a sustainable mortgage business that can run without them. If you want to grow your mortgage business, and do it smarter, listen in to the weekly show.
Building a successful mortgage business goes beyond a predetermined playbook.
It demands strategic thinking, systems development, and leadership skills not typically offered by franchise or licence mo…
Halloween is just around the corner. As kids and parents prepare to dress up, knock on doors, and ask for candy, brokers should get ready to pick up some lessons from these trick-or-treaters. At the …
It’s typical for brokers to get lost in a mountain of tasks. But before you burn yet another midnight oil, take a moment to ask yourself: Is this bringing you closer to your goals? If not, it might b…
The concept of leadership has drastically changed over the past years. From having a “follow me” attitude, leaders must now become the hardest workers so they’ll get the best results. And instead of …
Do people really know what you do as a mortgage broker? If you talk to your closest friends, loved ones, and even your referral partners, can they accurately describe what you do? The reality is that…
In an industry that often spotlights massive wins, big numbers, and a huge team, there’s something I need to remind you: Success can be different from one person to another. What may qualify as succe…
Love it or hate it, one thing is for sure: Your mortgage broker business needs social media. While it may be plagued with fake news or sensational stories that you want nothing to do with... it is al…
The mortgage broking industry is known to be serious. And brokers are stereotyped as intense people who only wear three-piece suits. But guess what? It doesn’t have to be that way! You can insert hum…
Distractions are an inevitable part of a broker’s life. And they pose significant challenges, especially in our hyper-connected world. But if you want to make a name for yourself, you must learn how …
Artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm. And you might be wondering... how would this affect the mortgage broking industry? Would it mean that brokers would soon be jobless? Far from it.…
Have you ever participated in an expo? We’re talking about those big networking events filled with people who are interested in buying property. If you haven’t done so, now’s the time to seriously co…
Partnerships can make or break your business. But we’re not talking about spouses or significant others. Rather, it’s about business partners—those who have a say in the day-to-day operations of your…
On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest, how optimised are your workflows? You see, having an optimised workflow is essential for a growing mortgage broking business. In fact, we daresay it’…
What does true success look like for you? For us, true success means you have options. You have the option to have enough money in the bank, have a loan volume that’s a cut above the rest, and even c…
Jeff Bezos. Bill Gates. Tony Robbins. These are just some of the most successful men of today. But aside from their massive wealth and fame, one thing they have in common is that they all had a coach…
One thing I can’t stress enough is this: Mortgage brokers need to STOP working for free. Now, it can sound pretty scary to start charging clients even before you managed to purchase a property for th…
There are two things that can make traditional brainstorming sessions ineffective: the rigid schedule and how it can sometimes feel forced. Most often than not, breakthroughs happen during our unstru…
500 clients are all you need. No, seriously. If you want to build a successful mortgage broking business, all you need is to aim to help 500 clients. But this doesn’t happen overnight. It’s something…
What’s your goal for starting a mortgage broking business? Is it to achieve financial freedom? Is it to be able to go on vacations anytime? Is it to be able to dedicate yourself to a noble cause? No …
Most brokers know how crucial systems are for the stability and growth of their broking business. The problem is, a lot of them still go about it the wrong way. They seek magic bullets, a one-size-fi…