The Mortgage Game

In this episode, I share the three key decisions that transformed my mortgage business from a floundering 9-5 to a sustainable, money making machine that avoided burnout made me feel fulfilled.
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In this episode, I discuss how most of you are not leveraging social media, specifically Instagram, properly as a money making tool, and share a simple, repeatable plan of strategic content creation that has been proven to grow mortgage businesses.
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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.
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CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
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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.
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CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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🎵 Ryan Wiley's TikTok: @iamryanwiley
🔗 Ryan Wiley's LinkedIn: @RyanWiley
👤 Ryan Wiley's Facebook: @RyanWiley
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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