🎙 Episode 255
Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President)
Guest: John McLaughlin (Broker & Owner of McLaughlin Mortgage)
This week’s episode features John McLaughlin, who started in real estate as a top 1% agent before transitioning into the mortgage space.
After two years in retail lending, John made the jump to the broker channel and hasn’t looked back. He shares how he built his tech stack from the ground up, why treating realtor partners as valuable assets is key to long-term success, and how the Brokers Are Best community has been instrumental in his growth as a broker owner.
🔹 Key Takeaways:
- – How the retail experience pushed him toward the broker channel.
- – Treating realtor partners as valuable assets, not just transaction facilitators.
- – The value of community and why the Brokers Are Best Facebook group is a must-join.
- – Why tech stack fragmentation is a challenge and how AI can bring clarity.
- – Why getting control of your calendar is the first step to getting control of your business.
💡 Golden Nugget:
“Coming from retail, your world is your little bubble. In the broker channel, you need something, ask. Someone will step in and help out. You will always learn something by asking a question.”
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