There is no problem that you’re facing in your mortgage business that someone else hasn’t already solved. Smart, successful people know the best solutions come from making mistakes along the way. (They don’t need to be YOUR mistakes.) Since launching in July 2014, the ILMB podcast has hit the mortgage industry by storm, inviting top-producing mortgage brokers across the country to share their best tips, tricks, and stories with listeners. With over 500 episodes, 1+ million total downloads, a ...
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645: How To Fund Multi-Family Units Like a Pro - David Mayrand
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31:02What if the best opportunity in today’s mortgage market isn’t residential... but building rentals? In this episode, I sit down with David Mayrand, a broker who specializes in multifamily construction and CMHC’s MLI Select program. We unpack how this powerful financing tool lets developers build purpose-built rentals with as little as 5% down—and ho…
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644: Help! My Realtor Wants me to Pay a Referral Fee
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9:49What do you say when a realtor asks for a cut of your commission? In this episode, I respond to a common question from brokers: “My realtor wants me to pay a referral fee—what should I do?” This is a situation a lot of brokers run into. It can feel awkward, especially if you’re trying to build the relationship. But saying “yes” to the wrong deal ca…
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643: Unlocking Home Equity: The Rise of Reverse Mortgages - Ben McCabe
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30:26What if the most powerful tool for helping seniors stay in their homes—and grow your business—is one you’re barely using? In this episode, I talk with Ben McCabe, founder of Bloom, about how reverse mortgages can help seniors stay in their homes—and how brokers can use this tool to serve more clients and grow revenue. We break down the top use case…
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642: Scaling Smarter: 3 Lessons from Coaching a $100M Broker
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10:44What if the real key to scaling your mortgage business isn’t doing more—but doing the right things better? In this episode, I break down three critical lessons from a coaching session I did with a $100M producer. Whether you’re funding $10M or just trying to fund your first 10 files, these lessons will help you work smarter—not just harder. If you'…
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641: AI Agents, CustomGPT’s and the Future of AI - Michael Thorne
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41:49What if you could eliminate 80% of your repetitive tasks and free up hours every day? In this episode, I chat with Michael Thorne—a top-producing realtor and one of the sharpest minds in the AI space—about how mortgage brokers can start using AI well beyond basic prompts. We dive into custom GPTs, AI agents, and tools like Notebook LM that are tran…
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640: 50 and Unfiltered: 5 Life Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner - Scott Peckford
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15:47What if the biggest breakthroughs in your business and life come from how you think—not what you do? In this episode, I’m stepping back from business tactics to share five of the biggest lessons I’ve learned as I hit 50. These aren’t feel-good ideas—they’re real mindset shifts that have helped me become a better father, better leader, and better op…
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639: How Jarrod Shaw Turned 5 Realtors Into 55 With No Cold Calling
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31:18Today, we're re-joined by Jarrod Shaw. Jarrod is a Mortgage Broker at Merge Mortgage from Lethbridge, Alberta, who has managed to turn 5 Realtors partners into 55 with no cold calling. Jarrod is here to discuss how he's grown his Realtor partners with no cold calling or sales pitches, and what extra things he's put in his process to organically gro…
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638: How to Break $25 Million Without Burnout
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10:12Most brokers hit a plateau at $20–30 million. What does it really take to break through that ceiling and build a $100M mortgage business? In this episode, Scott shares five actionable strategies for scaling your mortgage business beyond $30 million. Based on conversations with high-performing brokers like Nate Atkin and Renee Huse, Scott breaks dow…
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637: $0 To $100 Million in 5 Years - Renée Huse
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35:28If you're building a mortgage business, this episode will flip your mindset on what real scale looks like. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why hiring more agents might be the worst way to scale—and what to do instead. How one 15-minute phone call can power 500 deals a year (without burnout). The $10K decision that helped Renee buy back 100+ days a year w…
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636: Why Every Canadian Broker Needs to Know About Ownwell - Dan MacDonald
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26:58What if your past clients could generate consistent leads—for you and your referral partners—every single month? Dan MacDonald, CEO and co-founder of Ownwell, joins us to talk about how his journey from comic book artist to tech entrepreneur led him to build one of the most powerful homeowner engagement tools in Canada. Ownwell helps brokers stay t…
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635: The Power of the Business Owner Mindset - Kristen Young
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26:28What’s the difference between being a mortgage agent and running a mortgage business—and how can making the shift double your success? In this episode, Kristen shares how changing her mindset from agent to business owner transformed her career. She dives into lead generation, client retention, and automation strategies that helped her scale her bus…
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634: The #1 Thing Holding You Back in Your Mortgage Business
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8:00Is your mortgage business struggling because of tactics—or is your mindset the real problem? In this episode, I share a powerful mindset shift that has helped mortgage brokers break through plateaus and take massive action in their businesses. If you’ve ever felt stuck, this one change could be the key to unlocking your success. We’ll cover: Tactic…
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633: How to Sell Mortgages Without Selling - Jasmine Srnicek
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31:03How can mortgage brokers grow their business without paid ads—just through networking and relationships? In today’s episode, I talk with Jasmine Srnicek, a mortgage broker from London, Ontario, and she shares how she transitioned from project management to full-time brokering, built a strong referral network, and keeps clients engaged through genui…
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632: The Hidden Opportunity in U.S. Real Estate for Canadians - Mayer Dallal and Ronen Fishman
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26:31How can Canadians easily invest in U.S. real estate without the usual banking headaches? Today we are joined by Mayer Dallal and Ronen Fishman from MBanc to discuss how Canadian investors can now access financing solutions for purchasing and refinancing U.S. investment properties. We’ll cover: Why Traditional Banks Fail Canadians – The challenges C…
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631: How to Work Less and Get More Done
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10:22How can mortgage brokers manage their time effectively while growing their business? In this episode, I share my proven time management strategy, the "Ideal Workweek," which has helped me and countless mortgage brokers stay productive, reduce stress, and achieve better work-life balance. We will cover: The Ideal Workweek Framework – How to design a…
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630: Ask Me Anything With Scott Peckford
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15:32What does it take to build a mortgage brokerage that stands out, scales, and stays profitable? In this special Q&A episode, part of the BRX National Summit last January, I answer rapid-fire questions about business growth, industry challenges, and personal insights—including my biggest lessons, the future of BRX, and why I’m not buying a Cybertruck…
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629: From 700 Followers to 11,000 in 8 Months! - Andrew Thake
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40:31Want to build a mortgage business that attracts leads online? How do you turn SEO, blogging, and social media into a lead-generating machine for your mortgage business? Today we’re joined by Andrew Thake, a top mortgage broker in Ottawa. He shares how he built a thriving mortgage business by mastering SEO, blogging, and now social media—growing his…
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