There is no problem that you’re facing in your mortgage business that someone else hasn’t already solved. Smart, successful people know the best solutions come from making mistakes along the way. (They don’t need to be YOUR mistakes.) Since launching in July 2014, the ILMB podcast has hit the mortgage industry by storm, inviting top-producing mortgage brokers across the country to share their best tips, tricks, and stories with listeners. With over 500 episodes, 1+ million total downloads, and community of 10k+ followers, the ILMB podcast is the only podcast by mortgage brokers, for mortgage brokers. In addition to hosting the ILMB Podcast, Scott Peckford is the CEO/Founder of BRX Mortgage Inc., and Dad/Co-Founder of 3 amazing kids. He’s bold, radically transparent, and passionate about agent success.
What if there’s a better way to grow your mortgage career—one that fits your strengths, not just what others are doing?
In this episode, I break down the five distinct paths I’ve seen brokers use to build successful mortgage businesses. Each path comes with its own pros, cons, and hidden traps, and choosing the right one can save you years of wasted effort.
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What if the smartest way to grow your mortgage business isn’t hiring more people—but building better tools and better habits?
In this episode, I talk with Richard De Chevigny—a mortgage broker who built his own AI-powered systems to automate follow-ups, generate content, and show clients smarter mortgage comparisons. But this isn’t just a tech story.
Richard also shares his personal transformation—from burnout, divorce, and job-hop...
What if being new to the business is actually your biggest advantage?
In this episode, I share four key insights from coaching some of the most motivated rookies in our brokerage. These brokers are finding ways to win—even in a tough market—not because they know everything, but because they take action and stay coachable.
From beating out seasoned brokers, to booking realtor meetings that actually convert, to using AI to level up f...
What if the real power move in your mortgage business isn’t scaling up—but stepping back?
In this episode, I sit down with Dominique Gonthier—a former military officer turned mortgage broker who built a business funding 250 deals a year, then deliberately cut that number in half to focus on family, fitness, and freedom. We dive into how he transitioned from realtor to broker, built an efficient team, and now takes entire weeks off...
What if offering more options is actually hurting your conversions?
In this episode, I dive into the psychology of choice overload—and how it’s quietly costing mortgage brokers deals every week.
We love to say we offer clients choice. But when people are overwhelmed, they freeze. I’ll walk through the science behind it, plus three ways this shows up in your business (and how to fix it). If you’ve ever lost a client who seemed “inte...
What happens when you hit burnout in a business you used to love?
In this raw and honest episode, Scott talks with Jasmine Findlay, a mortgage broker who rebuilt her business—and herself—after hitting a wall in 2023. Jasmine opens up about her journey through burnout, sobriety, and rediscovering what success truly means.
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Drowning in email?
In this episode, Scott shares 5 powerful tactics to reduce your email load by up to 15 hours a week—without losing control or dropping the ball with clients.
If email is eating your productivity, these tactics will help you win back time and improve client experience—all without working longer hours.
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What if your packed schedule is actually robbing you of the life you’re working so hard to build? In this energizing and soul-stirring episode, speaker, author, and leadership coach Kishshana Palmer returns to share hard-earned wisdom from her new book Busy is a Four-Letter Word. With humor, vulnerability, and firecracker insight, she peels back the layers of what it really means to be “busy”—and why we keep wearing burnout like a ...
What if the part of your job you hate is the very thing holding you back? Jason Williams joined the mortgage industry like many do—with big dreams of flexible hours and hefty commissions. But after two years of grinding through cold calls and chasing leads, he was ready to walk away… until he discovered a different lane.
In this episode, Jason shares how he flipped the script, dropped sales altogether, and built a thriving business...
When the restaurant industry shut down in 2020, Jason Small pivoted—hard. With zero experience and a license freshly printed, he entered the mortgage world during one of the most chaotic economic periods in recent memory. Today, he's on track for 75+ deals this year, has doubled his business two years in a row, and—most impressively—helped co-create a lean, scalable operations model with two other brokers from across the country.
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What if the stress you’re feeling in your mortgage business has more to do with how you're thinking than what your clients are doing?
In this episode, I share a mindset shift I picked up during my years as a paramedic that helped me stop carrying my clients’ stress—and start thinking like a true professional.
When I became a mortgage broker, I found it even more mentally draining than paramedicine. But once I applied this simple i...
What does it take to scale a mortgage business from scratch—with your spouse—and still stay aligned on your mission and your marriage?
In this episode, I chat with Elisha and Erik Norcott from Assurance Mortgages— a husband-and-wife team who’ve not only built a high-performing mortgage business but found a way to stay married while doing it. We talk about how they divide work, built a brand from scratch, and use social media strate...
What if one simple habit could more than double your referrals—but most mortgage brokers completely overlook it? In this short, powerful episode, Scott Peckford breaks down the single biggest (and most common) mistake even seasoned brokers make that’s quietly draining their pipeline. The fix? Surprisingly easy—but only if you know how to spot it.
Scott shares personal stories, proven scripts, and high-leverage techniques to build y...
What if the real key to freedom in your mortgage business isn’t working harder—but working smarter with the right people and systems?
In this episode, I sit down with Geri Janes to talk about how she built a $100M+ business by focusing on systems, hiring the right people, and strengthening lender partnerships. We dig into how she leveraged technology like Blue Mortgage, Finmo, Loom, and Calendly to streamline her workflow—and how s...
What do a pop star, a point guard, and a dentist have to do with building a mortgage business that scales?
In this episode, I break down the three most common team structures mortgage brokers use—celebrity, point guard, and dentist. I explain how each model works, where they break down, and which one is the best fit depending on your skills and goals.
If you want to grow beyond solo production and start thinking like a business own...
What if the best opportunity in today’s mortgage market isn’t residential... but building rentals?
In this episode, I sit down with David Mayrand, a broker who specializes in multifamily construction and CMHC’s MLI Select program. We unpack how this powerful financing tool lets developers build purpose-built rentals with as little as 5% down—and how you, as a broker, can plug into it.
Whether you want to refer these deals, run your...
What do you say when a realtor asks for a cut of your commission?
In this episode, I respond to a common question from brokers: “My realtor wants me to pay a referral fee—what should I do?”
This is a situation a lot of brokers run into. It can feel awkward, especially if you’re trying to build the relationship. But saying “yes” to the wrong deal can actually cost you way more than you think.
I’ll break down how I think about ...
What if the most powerful tool for helping seniors stay in their homes—and grow your business—is one you’re barely using?
In this episode, I talk with Ben McCabe, founder of Bloom, about how reverse mortgages can help seniors stay in their homes—and how brokers can use this tool to serve more clients and grow revenue. We break down the top use cases, where to find deals, and how to explain the product with confidence.
If you’ve ign...
What if the real key to scaling your mortgage business isn’t doing more—but doing the right things better?
In this episode, I break down three critical lessons from a coaching session I did with a $100M producer. Whether you’re funding $10M or just trying to fund your first 10 files, these lessons will help you work smarter—not just harder. If you're serious about growing your business without burning out, this episode is for you...
What if you could eliminate 80% of your repetitive tasks and free up hours every day?
In this episode, I chat with Michael Thorne—a top-producing realtor and one of the sharpest minds in the AI space—about how mortgage brokers can start using AI well beyond basic prompts.
We dive into custom GPTs, AI agents, and tools like Notebook LM that are transforming how real estate and mortgage pros work.
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