Broker Power-Up Podcast: Episode 69

Episode 69: Truly Disconnecting on Vacation Hosted by Jonathon Haddad, AIME’s Chairman & CEO, and Tommy Golightly, AIME’s Marketing Manager. In this episode, Jonathon and Tommy tackle a topic that every mortgage professional struggles with: how to step away from work and actually recharge. They share what has worked for them, what has not, and why setting boundaries is the kindest thing you can do for yourself and your team. Broker Buzz – Whether a client buying a new primary with a VA loan must sell their current home with a reverse mortgage before closing. – How to handle a self-employed roofer switching to W-2 income before a VA loan assumption, and why the underwriter is likely to ask questions. – The best PDF software alternatives to Adobe, and how this sparked dozens of passionate comments in the Facebook group. Sales Training | Disconnect to Stay Productive  Tommy shares how he stopped telling everyone “just reach out if you need me” and designated a select few people who truly understand what an emergency is instead. Jonathon admits he still struggles to disconnect but found that planning activities, bike rides, and historical trips helps him shift his focus after a brief bout with anxiety. You are not that important that the company will fall apart without you. If you cannot step away for a week, that is a problem with your systems, not your work ethic. Story Time | Delay Is the Deadliest Form of Denial  This week’s cookie arrives with a clear message (and a small typo) to keep things honest. Delaying the things you know you need to do is a form of denial. Jonathon connects it to his own tendency to push things off, and Tommy shares how he keeps a checklist and clears his plate so his team never gets paused waiting on him. The message is simple. Do not let the things that matter most sit on your list. Attack them, clear them, and move forward. Listen wherever you get your podcasts Subscribe on YouTube for new episodes every week #MortgageBroker #WorkLifeBalance #Vacation #Disconnect #SalesTraining #HousingMarket #RealEstate #Lending #BrokerCommunity #MortgageIndustry #ProfessionalDevelopment #BrokersAreBest #BrokerPowerUp #AIME #Podcast #Network The post Broker Power-Up Podcast: Episode 69 appeared first on AIME.