If your brokerage went under tomorrow—would your business survive? In this episode of Mortgage Tech Talks, Tom breaks down a powerful video from Ron Butler that’s making waves across the mortgage industry. From ownership of your domain and CRM to warning signs your brokerage might be in financial trouble, this episode is a wake-up call for brokers in Canada. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why every broker must own their domain, inbox, and CRM01:21 – Welcome to Mortgage Tech Talks01:42 – Ron Butler’s video breakdown: What happens if your brokerage collapses?03:08 – The danger of relying on your brokerage for commission payments05:23 – Signs your brokerage might be in financial trouble06:07 – How to protect your business before it’s too late06:43 – The tech barriers that keep brokers stuck07:01 – 3 things your brokerage might control that you need to own08:00 – Step-by-step: how to get your tech stack independent10:02 – Mortgage payment surge projections11:53 – Why inflation rising again could be a disaster13:21 – Who are mortgage tech platforms really built for?14:03 – The 4 audiences mortgage tech must serve15:23 – The trade-offs platforms make to keep lenders happy15:42 – Shoutout to Scarlett Jo Factory: Canadian Mortgage Award wins16:19 – BluMortgage wins at the Mortgage Awards of Excellence17:02 – What this award means for the BluMortgage team17:39 – Final thoughts and viewer call-to-action28:34 – BONUS: Recap of the tech ownership framework for brokers Whether you’re a new broker or a seasoned pro, this episode gives you practical advice to bulletproof your business—and insights on how the industry is evolving in real time. #mortgagebroker #mortgagetech #canadianmortgages #realestatecanada #mortgageadvice Let me know if you'd like a shorter version for Spotify or LinkedIn as well.