Mortgage Broker Acceleration

As you go through life, you’ll be influenced by many things and people. Unfortunately, some of these influences are bad for your growth, even though they may not appear so to you. The good news is you can become invulnerable to those influences and thrive despite their presence. It just takes hard work and a mindset shift. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Plays...

Contrary to popular belief, the difference between success and failure isn’t massive – it can be quite small. So, if you’ve been failing at something for a long time, that doesn’t mean you’re far from success. You just need the right conditions, timing, and help to achieve your goals. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted get clear on the difference between...

A lot of mortgage brokers see themselves as hustlers. While there’s nothing wrong with the hustling mentality, there’s more to success than just working hard. And if you don’t put the right things in place, your efforts will amount to nothing. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted encourage listeners to change their mindset towards hustling. They mention th...

These days, mortgage brokers often imitate their more successful counterparts. For instance, they model their business after these elite brokers’, hoping to achieve the kind of success that those at the top achieved. The problem is that a lot of them are copying these people blindly. And as a result, they’re not achieving the results that they desire. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleratio...

Many mortgage brokers are curious about what the new year will bring. They want to know the industry trends that will be dominant and the economic indicators that will affect the industry. Having this information could be vital to their success in the new year. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted predict what will happen to the mortgage broking industry i...

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 recharge – your batteries. Because without taking proper time off, you’ll become less efficient. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted urge listeners to replace the...

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 impact. Otherwise, you’re just ticking a box. You won’t wow the receiver or improve your relationship with them. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted encourage list...

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 with this approach, putting an actual person - a client concierge - behind this process yields gargantuan benefits. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted discuss t...

Word of mouth carries a lot of weight in the mortgage broking space. Not only does it form the core of many successful businesses, you can even build a thriving operation based on referrals alone. This makes forming productive referral relationships important. But you must also avoid the mistakes other brokers often make when forming those partnerships. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Accelerat...

Letting go of certain aspects of your mortgage broking business could be challenging. However, if you don’t let go, you’ll be holding your business back. You’ll hinder it from experiencing true growth and you’ll be under constant stress. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted dive into the art of letting go of certain areas of the business so that it can gro...

Simplification is the hallmark of a successful broking business. Because when processes are streamlined and simplified, they’re easy to follow and execute. This helps everyone involved in the business – mortgage brokers included – avoid unnecessary complexities and complications. It also reduces stress and promotes growth. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Plays...

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 the truth is that it limits the growth and development of many mortgage brokers. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted speak about the importance of coaching...

Setting clear goals is instrumental to the growth of a mortgage broking business. But what’s more important is for brokers to have clearly defined paths toward those goals. Because until you lock in the next step in your processes, growth phase, and other areas of your operation, you won’t achieve your business’s goals. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted...

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 heights. Not only will this person save you a lot of time and money but they will also save you a lot of drama when it comes to managing your broking business. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Accelerati...

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 help you out with your social media? In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted discuss the impact of social media marketing on mortgage brokers. They also expound on...

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 succeed. But they are not the solution to growing a broking business. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted discuss the importance of aggregators. They also reveal wh...

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 ways than one. So, have you mastered the art of effectively leveraging networking groups? In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted discuss the two main categories of...

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? In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted discuss how mortgage brokers can deliver true customer service by using the metaphor of a surgeon. They also reveal what...

Landing a big partnership sounds like a smart thing to do. After all, it promises plenty of opportunities for growth and development. But at the same time, this partnership could drown your mortgage broking practice if you’re not well prepared for it. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted tell listeners what they should know about landing big partnerships....

Sir Donald Bradman is an Australian cricketing legend who has an average test batting of 99.94. That’s an incredible record that no one has ever matched. But how did he do it? The key is that he’s passionate, driven and always practising his moves. It’s the same thing with brokers. Without those qualities, your mortgage broking business won’t excel. In this landmark episode of Mortgage Broker Acce...

One mistake you can make as a broking business owner is to think you need a branded office because you’ve grown bigger. Now, this doesn’t mean that getting physical offices is a wrong move. Rather, it’s that you should get a physical office only if you absolutely need it. Otherwise, that office will be just an expensive filing cabinet. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli...

Many brokers today are only interested in the high-level, exciting stuff in their broking business. There’s nothing wrong with this. But if without building a solid foundation first brick by brick, that business will crumble. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted discuss the importance of building a mortgage broking business from the ground up. They also ex...

I often see mortgage brokers spending money on ventures that end up bringing them little or no returns. And it's because those ventures appear shiny and alluring to them. And in the end, it fails to meet up to expectations, so they end up wasting their money. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted discuss the main reasons why brokers waste money in busi...

The way we communicate has evolved significantly over the last decade. Our communication has become more visual. That’s why using videos can help brokers communicate better and more efficiently with their clients and even their staff. Not to mention help them achieve better outcomes for their mortgage broking business. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted...

Gone are the days when serving clients is all about doing the basics, like writing loans and closing transactions. Today, mortgage brokers need to do more. That’s why you need to constantly improve your knowledge, your skills, and your competence to deliver the best possible outcomes for your clients. In this episode of Mortgage Broker Acceleration, James Veigli and Ash Playsted talk about why lis...