There's no question Blake Buchanan would be one of the most trusted and respected leaders in the mortgage and finance industry.
Having started in the industry over 20 years ago as a broker and subsequently moving into distribution and aggregation, he has accumulated significant knowledge and wisdom, which he imparts in this interview.
Some of our discussion points with Blake include:
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That being a successful broker isn’t necessarily just about writing more volume or growing, and it can definitely be about achieving and enjoying quality of life, not just quality of income
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Insights on the strategy sessions he runs with brokers – where he asks brokers about the # of active clients in their book, knowing their trail income and understanding their P&L and how often it is reviewed against their goals and target
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The $4 billion dollar curse and how the principle applies to firms of all sizes
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The systems, support frameworks and value proposition for a broker’s firm to operate a sustainable, profitable and effective firm
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The capacity thresholds brokers should know so they can forward plan for growth
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And more….