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.
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Episodes
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
In this episode, I deliver a powerful wake-up call for mortgage professionals feeling overwhelmed by industry challenges, and how your business is exactly where it should be based on the choices you have made.
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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!
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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
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Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
In this episode, I discuss the critical importance of defining a niche in the mortgage industry, because without a clear niche, brokers risk becoming irrelevant in a crowded market. I explain the need for specialization, the pros and cons of various strategies, and the significance of building a brand around personal strengths.
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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!
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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
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Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
In this episode, I discuss how you're putting your time, money, and energy into the wrong things in your business, and where you should be investing to give yourself career longevity.
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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!
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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
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Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
In this episode, I discuss the importance of the necessity of transparency in brokerages, understanding your splits & financial numbers, and why you need to take control of your business.
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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!
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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
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Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
In this episode, I share how I would approach mortgage brokering in 2025, building a direct-to-consumer mortgage business and moving away from traditional realtor-dependent models. I outline a comprehensive marketing strategy that includes social media engagement, content creation, and webinars to educate potential clients.
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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!
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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
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Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
In this episode, I share the exact steps you need to do to turn your social media content into booked calls, including the tools needed to succeed.
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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!
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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
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Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
In this episode, I share why I've turned away 60% of people who've wanted to join Team Wiley, and the key red flags I look for which signal a lack of fit. I also challenge the "clock-out" mentality, cautioning against complacency, and why you should rethink your approach to work-life balance if you're wanting to have a successful mortgage business.
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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!
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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
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Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
In this episode, I share why a CRM will not make a difference for your business, breaking down what people think a CRM does for their business, what a CRM actually does, and alternative tools you can use for a more simple, customized approach to client management which lead to improved productivity and profitability in your business.
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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!
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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
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Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
In this episode, I share one of my biggest pet peeves and how it's affecting your business, and why your social media is not getting you business like it should.
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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!
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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
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Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
In this episode, we're joined by Scott Sarai. Scott is a Mortgage Broker at SGS Mortgages from Maple Ridge, BC, who's a part of Team Wiley at Tango while also still being a full-time firefighter.
After spending time as a broker, Scott started a fulfillment business working for other brokers, which ended up eroding his passion for mortgages. With plans to exit the industry entirely, a game-changing conversation with Ryan led to giving his business 6 more months of life. Now with a renewed mindset, mentorship, and an innovative approach, Scott funded nearly $18 million in just 5 months, while also revitalizing his passion for brokering and positioning himself for success in the future.
Scott is here to discuss:
→ His journey in the industry, the pivotal role Team Wiley has played in his success, and where he wants to go next.
→ How he's improved in all 5 foundations of his business, the compounding effect of simple with consistency, and the positive impact on his time by hiring fulfilment.
→ Going deep instead of wide with referral partners and marketing to their lists, creating leverage across the board by going 1-to-many instead of 1-to-1, and how he's grown on social media.
Scott Sarai's Linktree: @sgsmortgages
Scott Sarai's Instagram: @sgsmortgages
Scott Sarai's YouTube: @sgsmortgages
Listen to the First Responder to Riches REMO Podcast here.
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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!
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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
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