The Mortgage Broker Podcast

The Mortgage Broker Podcast

We are the partners of A Better Way Mortgage Group, Dean Lawton, Deryk Williamson, & Jason Marshall, which is one of the largest groups in the Dominion Lending Centres network. "The Mortgage Broker Podcast" will focus on you, the mortgage broker, sharing tips, tricks, and knowledge from years of experience. We're here to help you be better brokers, do more business, and have more time to spend with your families.

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December 11, 2025 38 mins

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In this episode, Dean and Jason are joined by Alex Dey. Alex is the Vice-President of Portfolio Optimization at Scotiabank, who has been with the company for the past 22 years.

 

As one of Canada’s largest banks, Scotiabank's collaborative approach with brokers represents a strategic shift from channel conflict to partnership-based innovation, viewing mortgages not ...

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In this episode, Dean and Jason are joined by Chad Gregory. Chad is the VP of National Sales at Dominion Lending Centres Inc. from Mississauga, Ontario, who has been with DLC since their early days in 2007. Chad's role includes the recruitment of Mortgage Agents, Mortgage Brokers, Mobile Mortgage Specialists, and Mortgage Brokerages.

 

Launched in January 2006, DLC ...

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In this episode, Dean and Deryk are joined by Steven Lang. Steven is the National Sales Manager & Director of Marketing at VWR Capital Corp. from the Greater Abbotsford-Mission Metropolitan Area in BC, who has accumulated almost 25 years of experience in the Canadian banking & lending industries since starting as a bank teller at Prospera Credit Union in 200...

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In this episode, Dean and Deryk are joined by Jesse Bobrowski. Jesse is the Vice President of Business Development at Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation from the Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area in Alberta, who has over 17 years of experience in real estate lending and investing.

 

Calvert is the Canadian leader in short-term lending, providing fast, flex...

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In this episode, Dean and Deryk are joined by Justin Noda. Justin is the newly minted Chief Compliance & Operations Officer with A Better Way Group from Calgary, Alberta, who has over 18 years of experience in the mortgage industry.

 

Justin has touched nearly every facet of the business, from acquiring his own brokerage, to underwriting for top-producing teams,...

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October 2, 2025 39 mins

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In this episode, Dean and Deryk are joined by Ruby Bains. Ruby is a Mortgage Broker with Mortgage Architects from the Greater Vancouver Area in BC, who's been in the mortgage industry for over 30 years.

 

After working at credit unions for over 25 years, including being a Branch Manager at both Coast Capital Savings and G&F Financial Group, Ruby decided to becom...

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September 18, 2025 37 mins

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In this episode, Dean and Jason are joined by Anil Kumar. Anil is one of the top Mortgage Brokers with Mortgage Architects from Surrey, BC, and is also Hall of Fame Member with A Better Way Mortgage Group, amassing over 25 years of sales experience, with 7 of them being in mortgages.

 

Originally from India, Anil started in home improvement and construction sales up...

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In this episode, Dean and Jason are joined by Chris Pughe & Danny Duong, both Mortgage Brokers with Mortgage Architects, and newly minted Broker Relationship Managers, or BRMs, with A Better Way Group.

 

Having a combined 55 years of industry experience between them, Chris & Danny bring invlauable experience to the new BRM role, which focuses on guiding prof...

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August 21, 2025 31 mins

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In this episode, Dean and Jason are joined by Danny Duong. Danny is a Mortgage Broker with Mortgage Architects from Vancouver, BC, who's been in the mortgage industry for 19 years.

 

After working at TD for 8 years as a Mobile Mortgage Specialist, Danny decided to become a mortgage broker in 2014 and joined A Better Way Mortgage Group. His success stems from his com...

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August 7, 2025 34 mins

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In this episode, Dean and Jason are joined by Chris Pughe. Chris is a Mortgage Broker with Mortgage Architects from the Greater Vancouver Area in BC, who's been in the mortgage industry for over 35 years.

 

After working at Vancity, a credit union, for 24 years and holding virtually every lending job you can imagine, Chris decided to become an independent mortgage b...

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In this episode, we're joined by Vy Tri Truong. Vy Tri is the Senior Vice President and a Mortgage & Wealth Management Specialist at Everything Financial Group from Surrey, BC, who's also a Mortgage Planner with Mortgage Architects.

Starting in mortgages shortly after the 2008 crash, Vy Tri eventually left the broker space to work at Scotiabank, and then became ...

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At the recent Ascend Mortgage Conference, a panel of industry experts revealed essential insights for realtors and mortgage brokers. Spearheaded by Jason Marshall, the discussion highlighted current market trends and the importance of communication in client relationships.

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In a captivating Fireside Chat, Jeff Adamson shared his entrepreneurial wisdom rooted in a rich athletic background. As co-founder of Neo Financial and SkipTheDishes, Jeff’s experiences provide profound insights into building a successful business amidst competition and personal growth.

 

Neo Financial Website: www.neofinancial.com

Jeff Adamson's LinkedIn: @JeffAdam...

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Dive into the compelling world of mortgage brokering with Mike Forshee. Learn about his unique journey, the inner workings of Glasslake Funding, and the future of the mortgage industry in Canada.

 

Glasslake Funding Website: www.glasslake.ca

Mike Forshee's LinkedIn: @MikeForshee

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Join us as we dive into the key insights shared by Damon Knights. Discover how EQ Bank is shaping the future of mortgage solutions and supporting brokers in Canada!

 

EQ Bank Website: www.eqbank.ca

Damon Knights' LinkedIn: @DamonKnights

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Mario Cloutier joins us as we explore effective leadership strategies, the importance of team dynamics, and integrating financial planning into mortgage brokering.

 

Manulife Website: www.manulife.ca

Mario Cloutier's LinkedIn: @MarioCloutier

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Continuing our BEHIND THE LENDER series, today’s episode welcomes Steve Ponte, the CEO of PHL Capital Corp.

 

PHL Capital Corp. Website: www.phlcapital.com

Steve Ponte's LinkedIn: @StevePointe

 

This episode is presented by PHL Capital Corp.

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Join us as we dive into Eddy's remarkable journey to become president of DLCG, exploring the leadership lessons and insights he shares with mortgage professionals.

 

Eddy Cocciollo's LinkedIn: @EddyCocciollo

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Dustin Woodhouse shares invaluable insights from the Be the Better Broker conference, showcasing the tremendous growth and opportunities for mortgage brokers in today's evolving landscape. Let’s dive into the highlights and key takeaways!

 

Dustan Woodhouse's Website: www.dustanwoodhouse.ca

 

This episode is presented by VWR Capital.

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Today's episode we discuss the future of technology in the mortgage space. Tom Hall, co-founder of Blu Mortgage CRM, joins us for today's episode.

 

BluMortgage Website: www.blumortgage.ca

Tom Hall's Instagram: @mortgage_tech_tom

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