The Mortgage Game
Welcome to "The Mortgage Game", my name is Ryan Wiley.
I truly believe that building a successful mortgage business is like playing a game. There's winners, but mostly, there's losers.
I've not only built my own successful mortgage business, but I've also coached and mentored hundreds of mortgage brokers. These days, I run my own mortgage team, Team Wiley.
Now, through coaching, events, and this podcast, I want to distill everything I've learned, and bring it directly to you.
Listen on:
Episodes
Saturday Mar 28, 2026
Saturday Mar 28, 2026
In this episode, I discuss strategies for rising interest rates, and how utilizing rate holds are a competitive weapon that most brokers overlook. I also share how the most critical mistake I made early in my career, failing to collect and maintain accurate client data, cost me hundreds of thousands of dollars, and how proactive database mining will always beat passive deal-waiting.
***
Visit www.iamryanwiley.com to stay up to date on all things Mortgage Game, learn more about Team Wiley, PLUS sign up for coaching, events, our newsletter, & more!
***
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
📸 Ryan Wiley's Instagram: @iamryanwiley
🎵 Ryan Wiley's TikTok: @iamryanwiley
🔗 Ryan Wiley's LinkedIn: @RyanWiley
👤 Ryan Wiley's Facebook: @RyanWiley
***
Friday Feb 27, 2026
Friday Feb 27, 2026
In this episode, I discuss the realities of the mortgage renewal business in 2026 - how traditional renewal methods no longer work, why clients don't owe you anything, and how to succeed in modern mortgage brokering.
***
Visit www.iamryanwiley.com to stay up to date on all things Mortgage Game, learn more about Team Wiley, PLUS sign up for coaching, events, our newsletter, & more!
***
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
📸 Ryan Wiley's Instagram: @iamryanwiley
🎵 Ryan Wiley's TikTok: @iamryanwiley
🔗 Ryan Wiley's LinkedIn: @RyanWiley
👤 Ryan Wiley's Facebook: @RyanWiley
***
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
In this episode, I discuss how many people struggle to take action in their business because they lack a strong belief in their own principles. If you define your belief system, it will drown out all the noise, and simplify your decision-making processes.
***
Visit www.iamryanwiley.com to stay up to date on all things Mortgage Game, learn more about Team Wiley, PLUS sign up for coaching, events, our newsletter, & more!
***
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
📸 Ryan Wiley's Instagram: @iamryanwiley
🎵 Ryan Wiley's TikTok: @iamryanwiley
🔗 Ryan Wiley's LinkedIn: @RyanWiley
👤 Ryan Wiley's Facebook: @RyanWiley
***
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Friday Jan 30, 2026
In this episode, I discusses the evolution of brokering from the traditional methods I started with in 2009, to the modern and much easier use of social media, highlighting the lack of hustle and sense of entitlement I perceive among new brokers.
***
Visit www.iamryanwiley.com to stay up to date on all things Mortgage Game, learn more about Team Wiley, PLUS sign up for coaching, events, our newsletter, & more!
***
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
📸 Ryan Wiley's Instagram: @iamryanwiley
🎵 Ryan Wiley's TikTok: @iamryanwiley
🔗 Ryan Wiley's LinkedIn: @RyanWiley
👤 Ryan Wiley's Facebook: @RyanWiley
***
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
In this episode, I react to Dustin Woodhouse's recent podcast, which poses critical questions for anyone considering forming a team or brokerage. Reflecting on my own 14-month journey in building Team Wiley, I dive into the intricacies of building a mortgage team, and the challenges and strategies of supporting agents effectively.
***
Visit www.iamryanwiley.com to stay up to date on all things Mortgage Game, learn more about Team Wiley, PLUS sign up for coaching, events, our newsletter, & more!
***
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
📸 Ryan Wiley's Instagram: @iamryanwiley
🎵 Ryan Wiley's TikTok: @iamryanwiley
🔗 Ryan Wiley's LinkedIn: @RyanWiley
👤 Ryan Wiley's Facebook: @RyanWiley
***
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
In this episode, I discuss why it's important to have a motto, reflecting on my motto for 2025, 'Show Up,' and introduce my new motto for 2026, 'F*ck Yes or No.' I also delve into the mindset required for entrepreneurs, the necessity of prioritizing one's business, and how surrounding yourself with positive influences is vital.
***
Visit www.iamryanwiley.com to stay up to date on all things Mortgage Game, learn more about Team Wiley, PLUS sign up for coaching, events, our newsletter, & more!
***
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
📸 Ryan Wiley's Instagram: @iamryanwiley
🎵 Ryan Wiley's TikTok: @iamryanwiley
🔗 Ryan Wiley's LinkedIn: @RyanWiley
👤 Ryan Wiley's Facebook: @RyanWiley
***
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
In this episode, I discuss how your environment significantly impacts your success, with working from home increasing the tendency to treat your business like a hobby rather than a career.
***
Visit www.iamryanwiley.com to stay up to date on all things Mortgage Game, learn more about Team Wiley, PLUS sign up for coaching, events, our newsletter, & more!
***
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
📸 Ryan Wiley's Instagram: @iamryanwiley
🎵 Ryan Wiley's TikTok: @iamryanwiley
🔗 Ryan Wiley's LinkedIn: @RyanWiley
👤 Ryan Wiley's Facebook: @RyanWiley
***
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
In this episode, I discuss the inefficiencies in the mortgage pre-approval process, and share the best practices to streamline it, emphasizing the importance of understanding the client journey, optimizing lead intake, and conducting effective discovery calls. I also highlight the significance of following-up, presenting proposals, and the necessity of having a structured approach to client communication.
***
Visit www.iamryanwiley.com to stay up to date on all things Mortgage Game, learn more about Team Wiley, PLUS sign up for coaching, events, our newsletter, & more!
***
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
📸 Ryan Wiley's Instagram: @iamryanwiley
🎵 Ryan Wiley's TikTok: @iamryanwiley
🔗 Ryan Wiley's LinkedIn: @RyanWiley
👤 Ryan Wiley's Facebook: @RyanWiley
***
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
In this episode, I argue why you should skip a traditional business plan, and instead implement 30-day sprints on focused objectives that improve your business. By solving one problem monthly instead of chasing vague yearly goals, you build dummy-proofed systems that actually get completed, which will transform your business entirely.
***
Visit www.iamryanwiley.com to stay up to date on all things Mortgage Game, learn more about Team Wiley, PLUS sign up for coaching, events, our newsletter, & more!
***
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
📸 Ryan Wiley's Instagram: @iamryanwiley
🎵 Ryan Wiley's TikTok: @iamryanwiley
🔗 Ryan Wiley's LinkedIn: @RyanWiley
👤 Ryan Wiley's Facebook: @RyanWiley
***
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
In this episode, I introduce a framework for success: More, Better, New. Emphasizing the need for consistent content creation and relationship building over seeking shortcuts, this focuses on core activities and improving skills rather than getting distracted by new trends or tools.
***
Visit www.iamryanwiley.com to stay up to date on all things Mortgage Game, learn more about Team Wiley, PLUS sign up for coaching, events, our newsletter, & more!
***
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
📸 Ryan Wiley's Instagram: @iamryanwiley
🎵 Ryan Wiley's TikTok: @iamryanwiley
🔗 Ryan Wiley's LinkedIn: @RyanWiley
👤 Ryan Wiley's Facebook: @RyanWiley
***