Be The Better Broker

A few more broader thoughts, and a wide collection of topics that we could go so much deeper on in the future.

Q.  Is a (significant) upfront cheque for your book actually a thing? What does an earn out look like? Should we do a huge notification to the entire database? A. No. Clear Consistent Communication will be Critical to the success No.

You'll be left with many more questions at the end of this episode about how Mike manages to do what he does as a true solo-act. Part of the answer is in always being a class act!

A master of self-discipline in our industry!

A thought for the day for you from the AMBA conference in Calgary Alberta on Tuesday June 3

We humans like to do dumb things, so many dumb things: Smoke Vape Drink to Excess Eat Too Many Chips (this one is me) Ban Foreign Buyers All of the above we will regret, mainly for the sake of the next generation... but also for ourselves because contrary to another dumb belief, life is not short.... life is really really long. And you gotta live somewhere, in that body of yours, and in a dwelling...

New to Brokering? Struggling to find you way? Tune in for the longest interview I've done yet - and pick up some quality intel on what it takes to dig oneself out of a hole. Jasmine is who Jasmine is, open and honest about all the things. Time well invested!

What happened in Dublin, Ireland on May 20 & 21?

Where are you based? Where are your clients based? Geography creates perceptions of what is ok, and what is not... tune into the out takes in Ep 31 for more on this point.

Post Episode thoughts - a follow up on Ep 29

Join me in a conversation with Justin Smith of Hawkeye Wealth www.hawkeyewealth.com As we dig into what the election results may mean for housing in Canada

Some final, ok probably not final, thoughts on what the elections results may mean for us.

Artificial Intellgience IS ABSOLUTELY coming for you, or at the very least for the way you do the things you do. This is perhaps a better mindset than much of the current thinking around a.i.

My heart goes out to everyone and anyone affected by the tragic event at the Lapu Lapu Festival. As for the National story, election results, I share several thoughts on what it means for you, your business, and our industry in this episode, and through the next few to follow.

Yes I have read (listened) to this book. The content here is not all ChatGPT - I riff and digress a fair bit through this episode, even more so through the next one. Enjoy!

Yes, I have both read, and listened, to this book - multiple times. You should as well. There are some fascinating chapters in this book, and how as a mortgage industry professional are you not curious about the inner workings of the mind of the 9th Bank of Canada Governor - Mr. Stephen Poloz A fantastic book!

The Prompt I refer to:  Please write a 200 word call script to clients in my database with existing mortgages in Canada with a bit of a spin on interest rates and the upcoming election The Response: Hi [Client Name], it’s Dustan Woodhouse calling — how have you been? I’m reaching out with a quick mortgage check-in, especially with interest rates and the federal election both making headlines. Ther...

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There are at least 26 different ways to find success in this business. Here are 3.

How weak is the turnout going to be? I guess it depends on how weak we are.

Anything meaningful for prospective homeowners or Brokers here?

A few quick thoughts and shout outs from the heart of the CMBABC conference

Note; An update, homes valued above 5M$ exempted! Note; It is APRIL 1ST :) 

Generally speaking - No, never, don't-do-it! Especially if you are blindly submitting a file on behalf of a facebook Broker-friend and have near zero interaction with the clients. #recipefordisaster

In this episode I share with you the most important ticker symbol to watch in 2025!