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Finding Work-Life Balance as a Self-Employed Mortgage Broker

Finding Work-Life Balance as a Self-Employed Mortgage Broker Welcome to this week’s edition of The Mortgage Broker Broadcast. I’m Craig Skelton, and in this episode, we’re diving into a challenge that hits close to home for many of us: achieving a sustainable work-life balance when you’re self-employed. As mortgage brokers and business owners, we often […]

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Harnessing the Power of AI: A Roadmap for Mortgage Brokers

Harnessing the Power of AI: A Roadmap for Mortgage Brokers In this episode of The Mortgage Broker Broadcast, Craig Skelton returns to one of the most talked-about topics in the industry: Artificial Intelligence (AI). As AI moves from buzzword to boardroom, Craig explores how mortgage brokers can turn the hype into real, everyday business improvements.

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Understanding Mortgage Broker Contracts: What Every Adviser Needs to Know

Understanding Mortgage Broker Contracts: What Every Adviser Needs to Know In the fast-paced and often complex world of financial services, understanding your contract is not just important—it’s essential. Whether you’re about to join a new network, renew an existing agreement, or contemplating a move to self-employment, the terms outlined in your contract can shape your

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Staying Resilient in a Fast-Paced Mortgage World: A Mindset Guide for Brokers

Staying Resilient in a Fast-Paced Mortgage World: A Mindset Guide for Brokers In this week’s episode of The Mortgage Broker Broadcast, host Craig Skelton shifts the focus from long-term goal setting and AI to something equally vital: your mindset. As a self-employed mortgage broker or business owner, you are constantly spinning plates. Stress is part

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Staying Resilient in a Fast-Paced Mortgage World: A Mindset Guide for Brokers

Staying Resilient in a Fast-Paced Mortgage World: A Mindset Guide for Brokers In the ever-evolving mortgage industry, one thing remains constant: the pressure. With constant rate changes, shifting lender criteria, and the ongoing demand to stay visible and productive, stress is almost inevitable. But in this week’s episode of The Mortgage Broker Broadcast, Craig Skelton

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From Cars to Mortgages: Dave Tindall’s Journey to Becoming a Self-Employed Mortgage Broker

In this week’s episode of The Mortgage Broker Broadcast, I was joined by Dave Tindall, founder of DLI Mortgages, to talk about his bold career change and what the first year of running his own mortgage brokerage has really been like. Dave didn’t come from a financial services background. In fact, he spent over 20

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The Broker Foundry: Building a Modern Broker Community for Mortgage Advisers

In this week’s episode of The Mortgage Broker Broadcast, I welcomed back Jonathan Needham to talk about something that’s been growing momentum in our industry – The Broker Foundry. Back in July, Jonathan and I hosted the first Foundations to Freedom webinar, a live two-hour conversation where we shared insight, advice, and honest experiences for

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Why Mortgage Brokers Should Be Talking to Clients About Wills – and How The Will Place Can Help

Why Mortgage Brokers Should Be Talking to Clients About Wills – and How The Will Place Can Help In the latest episode of The Mortgage Broker Broadcast, I sat down with Colin Gill, founder of The Will Place, to talk about his journey in financial services, the reality of the corporate estate agency world, and

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Big Changes Are Coming to CeMAP in 2025: What Mortgage Brokers Need to Know

Big Changes Are Coming to CeMAP in 2025: What Mortgage Brokers Need to Know CeMAP is getting a major overhaul in 2025. Discover what’s changing, when it’s happening, and how you can prepare as a current or aspiring mortgage adviser in the UK. CeMAP Is Changing: Here’s Everything You Need to Know CeMAP (Certificate in

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How Mortgage Brokers Can Use AI to Supercharge Their Marketing and Branding

How Mortgage Brokers Can Use AI to Supercharge Their Marketing and Branding In this week’s episode of The Mortgage Broker Broadcast, I’m diving into a common challenge that so many brokers face: staying consistent with marketing and branding while managing the demands of being a busy mortgage broker. It’s something that often gets pushed aside

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