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.
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There’s a saying that goes, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” And this saying is also true for mortgage brokers. After working hard, you need to take enough time off to replace – not rech…
Giving is an apt business and life strategy. That’s because you are more likely to receive when you give. But in the mortgage broking industry, gifts need certain attributes to have the desired impac…
For brokers to retain more clients and get more referrals, one crucial key is to keep in touch with their database. And to do that, many of them automate this process. While there’s nothing wrong wit…
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The average mortgage broker doesn't think they need a coach. So, they tend to a hire coach only when things break down in their broking business. This mentality is prevalent in the industry... and th…
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The most important hire in a broking business is probably someone mortgage brokers don’t expect. But correctly and promptly hiring this person will help catapult your broking business to greater heig…
Everyone is on social media. But how exactly should mortgage brokers show up on social media? Is it necessary for you to go all-out? Should you hire an agency or build a dedicated in house team to he…
There’s a false expectation that changing aggregators will allow mortgage brokers to become more successful. It’s true that reliable aggregators can do a lot to help a mortgage broker business succee…
Business networking groups have existed for as long as we can remember. Knowing how to spot and take advantage of opportunities in such groups can help mortgage brokers grow their business in more wa…
Exceptional customer service is among the most crucial parts of doing business— especially for mortgage brokers. But did you know that you don’t have to be glued to your phone all day to provide this…
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