Commission Breath | For Mortgage Brokers & Loan Officers

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Tom debuts a new episode format called "Broker Complete", where he talks about a bunch of different topics that don't normally get covered in a regular, deep dive episode.   Tom discusses: → What led to trying this new episode format and the feedback he's looking for from listeners. → Getting back into a routine, optimizing his and Brandon's time in their business, and their business outlook for the rest of the year. → Their Canadian Mortgage Guide YouTube channel - getting solid leads, optimization, and future plans. ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Brandon and Tom share why it's really important to invest in different areas of yourself and your life, so you can continue to grow both personal and professionally.   Brandon and Tom discuss: → Investments they've made to their business like training and coaching. → How having quality tools will allow you to use them in multiple ways, lowering the cost. → The personal growth you can have by prioritizing health and relationships.   Strategy Hub Pro Membership (30-Day Free Trial) here. Strategy Hub Elite Monthly Membership (minimum 12-Month Commitment) here. Strategy Hub Elite Annual Membership (Pay Up Front) here. ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Brandon and Tom share the top 6 mistakes they made in their first years as mortgage agents, so hopefully you can get better, quicker.   Brandon and Tom discuss: → Where you should be spending most of your time and planning your day around. → Time suck areas like training, underwriting, and your CRM. → There is such a thing as working with too many lenders. ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Brandon and Tom share how you can make it easier for people to refer you, weather that be partners or clients.   Brandon and Tom discuss: → Simple ways to look more professional like your contact card, email templates, and calendar links. → Making sharable social media content they can push to their audience. → Optimizing your process for following up and thinking where you can fit in from their perspective. ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Tom shares 5 best practices and strategies he's applied to his Instagram videos to increase his views count, which have allowed him to gain 1,500 followers in the last 3 months from more exposure.   Tom discusses: → Researching trends and utilizing both written and visual hooks. → Practical filming and editing techniques to increase your retention rates. → Moving from the era of heavily edited and slick content to an era of simple, authentic, and raw content across platforms. ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Brandon and Tom go over why building a bigger brand equals a bigger business. They share why they discovered they needed to build a brand and what opportunities have come from it so far.   Brandon and Tom discuss: → Why they changed their mind on building a brand, what the end goal is, and the hidden benefits they've found that have come with it. → How they've pivoted their consumer facing podcast multiple times to align with their vision. → And why they're now focusing on YouTube and the utility of short-form content. ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Brandon and Tom are joined by Greg Williamson. Greg is the CRO of Lendesk and the co-founder of Finmo from Calgary, Alberta, and has been in the Canadian mortgage industry for over 25 years. He is also the co-host of the "Lead to Close: The Mortgage Professionals Podcast" with James Loewen.   Greg is here to discuss: → How you can find and connect to more Realtor partners and various scripting. → Setting yourself apart from other Brokers by making your own programs and highlighting multiple strategies including: No Bank Penalties, Inflation Hedge, and Guaranteed Approval. → And how you should be growing in the down years and keeping your focus on income earning tasks.   Lendesk Website: www.lendesk.com Lendesk Instagram: @lendesk Greg Williamson's Instagram: @gregwilliamsonblink Greg Williamson's LinkedIn: @GregWilliamson "Lead to Close" Podcast: www.lendesk.com/podcast Compare My Offers Website: www.comparemyoffers.ca ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Brandon and Tom go over how to use video to scale your business. In part 2 of a 2 part episode, they focus on how you can use video to increase your lead count.   Brandon and Tom discuss: → Specific videos they send to Realtor partners and clients. → Sending weekly videos via email, mining your database, and searching for opportunities on social media. → Tips and tricks to get the most out of your videos and create the most engagement. ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Brandon and Tom go over how to use video to scale your business. In part 1 of a 2 part episode, they focus on where video is in their client journey.   Brandon and Tom discuss: → How using video has helped build their brand. → How they've improved their communication with clients. → And how they've made their business more efficient. ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Brandon and Tom do a deep dive on what to do if you lose a client, and tactics for how you can create stickier relationships with them so it doesn't happen as often.   Brandon and Tom discuss: → How everyone loses clients, and the more clients you have, the more you will lose, so don't let them sink you. → Doing autopsy of all your lost files to see where you went wrong and how you can correct it in the future. → And 5 ways you can make yourself stickier to a client so you have better odds of keeping them. ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Brandon and Tom share how they cover for each other while on vacation, and how you can do the same to allow yourself to rest and recharge while your business keeps moving forward.   Brandon and Tom discuss: → How you can establish a "broker buddy" to manage your files and clients and define terms and compensation. → Communicating with key partners and clients they'll be taken care of. → And how taking vacation can actually make you more money in the long run than constantly grinding. ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Brandon and Tom are joined by Paul Davidescu. Paul is the Principal Mortgage Broker of Level Up Mortgages from Vancouver, BC, which he founded in 2019. Paul is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Tangoo Entertainment Inc., a a sales training and automation company, and the Host of the Grind Less, Flow More podcast, which covers strategies to achieve financial stability and align your time with your genius.   Paul is here to discuss: → His unique journey into mortgages and why you need to find your niche and point of differentiation. → How to make tasks fractional and the first steps to hiring a VA. → And the DAO framework and how it can help you grow in your business.   View the Customer Success document here.   Level Up Mortgages Website: www.levelupmortgages.com Level Up Mortgages Instagram: @levelupmortgages Level Up Mortgages YouTube: @levelupmortgages Paul Davidescu's Email: paul@levelupmortgages.com Paul Davidescu's Instagram: @pauldavidescu Paul Davidescu's LinkedIn: @PaulDavidescu Grind Less, Flow More Podcast: www.grindlessflowmore.com ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Brandon and Tom share their routine of doing a review of their business every other month, and how you can use this tactic to keep yourself on track in your own business.   Brandon and Tom discuss: → What they'll continue to focus on from a lead generating perspective. → The systems and processes they're keeping in their business. → And what they're removing to stay focused on what's working best. ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Brandon and Tom share a step-by-step guide on how you can build your business using Instagram and it's features.   Brandon and Tom discuss: → How you can utilize Instagram broadcast channels and/or close friends to grow your business. → How this can work for both referral partners or direct to consumer. → And when you should see results using this social media shortcut. ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Tom shares the opportunity that Mortgage Brokers have right now with making long form content like podcasting, and how you can use long form content to build your brand.   Tom discusses: → What you need to know about podcasting. → Why you should be doing it. → And why he thinks long form content is king. ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Brandon and Tom are joined by Josh Miszk. Josh is the Founder and President of Brokeredge from Mississauga, Ontario, a CRM that helps you to easily create a client journey and automatically track your deals, with minimal input from the user.   Josh is here to discuss: → What makes Brokeredge different to other CRMs on the market. → What he's seen successful Brokers do with their CRMs. → And the different campaigns and processes to find, keep, and close more business.   Josh Miszk's Email: josh@brokeredge.ca Brokeredge Website: www.brokeredge.ca Brokeredge Instagram: @brokeredgecrm Brokeredge Facebook: @brokeredgecrm ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Brandon and Tom share how you can build strong referral relationships with Realtors by generating leads for them, in part 2 of a 2 part episode.   Brandon and Tom discuss: → The real time referral loop/referral program. → List assist actions and webinars. → And leveraging Google Business. ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube ***   SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Brandon and Tom share the basics of how you can build a strong referral relationships with Realtors, in part 1 of a 2 part episode.   Brandon and Tom discuss: → Communication commitments and lead tracking. → Using budgeting as a value add. → And offer assists to stand out from multiple offers. ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube ***   SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Brandon and Tom share 2 frameworks that can help you earn more by working less, starting wth foundational pieces and then habits to layer in to maximize efficiency.   Brandon and Tom discuss: → Calendar auditing, time blocking, templates and checklists. → Morning routines, inbox zero, silent phone, and activity merging. → And quickly saying "no" and flying through content.  ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube ***   SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Brandon and Tom share 5 strategies you can use in a rate declining market to reactivate older business or gain new business.   Brandon and Tom discuss: → How you implement rate insurance for your clients. → How you can utilize social media. → And what they've found to be getting the most engagement with Realtors. ***   CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram (CB) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Brandon) 🎙️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Podcast ▶️ Canadian Mortgage Guide Youtube ***   SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***