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
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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Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
In this episode, I share the secret sauce when it comes to being a successful broker, and how some people have it, and some people don't.
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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 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
In this episode, we're joined by Sylvia Ho. Sylvia, the "cash damming queen", is a Mortgage Broker from the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, who has revolutionized her mortgage business after over 2 decades in the industry by exclusively focusing on rental cash damming over the past 2 years.
Her transformation from a generalist to a specialist showcases how focusing on a specific niche can lead to both professional success and personal fulfillment, as she now manages to take vacations every 6 weeks, while working only 80 hours a month, and never on evenings and weekends.
Sylvia is here to discuss:
→ Why the focus on rental cash-damming and changing her business model, building a recession-proof business, and how turning away files helps her business.
→ Transitioning from running a team to to a simplified process with 1 assistant, how she gets quality leads and protects her time, and building expertise through continuous learning and practice.
→ Prioritizing peace of mind over traditional business opportunities, achieving better work/life balance, and avoiding burnout.
Sylvia Ho's LinkTree: www.linktr.ee/sylviahomortgages
Sylvia Ho's Instagram: @sylviahomortgages
Sylvia Ho's LinkedIn: @SylviaHo
Sylvia Ho's YouTube: @sylviaho7611
Sylvia Ho's Facebook Group: Cash Flow Mastery for Lazy Landlords
Sylvia Ho's Cash Damming Webinar: www.cashdam.ca
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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 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
In this episode, I challenge mortgage professionals to overcome their tendency to stay under the radar, and instead actively promote their expertise within their communities by proactively networking, building a brand, and engaging with their sphere of influence to build trust and generate more referrals.
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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 Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
In this episode, I share how much the isolation tax is costing you in your personal life and in your business, and what you need to to do get out of that debt.
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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 Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
In this episode, I share why you need to stop overcomplicating your business and instead use simple streamlined processes, including how to leverage your calendar as a powerful productivity tool.
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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 Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
In this episode, I share 1 question you need to ask yourself to set your framework for your business, as a way to quickly correct your mindset to keep you on the right path.
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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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