WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Mike is joined by Jimmy Elamad. Jimmy is a Partner and Mortgage Agent at Y Mortgage from Toronto, Ontario, who became a broker in 2022 after spending 18 years at TD Bank. At Y Mortgage, Jimmy is not just a leader, he’s a passionate advocate for fostering a familial atmosphere. Beyond that, he dedicates himself to coaching and developing his colleagues, guiding them towards success in the lending domain. Jimmy, a devoted family man, cherishes his free moments spent with his two children, actively supporting them in living their best lives.   Jimmy is here to discuss: → Starting his career at the bank and the reality of going from banker to broker, building a book of business, and creating a community as a broker. → The challenges of switching to commission-based income, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, and advice for his younger self. → The impact of tariffs and the Canadian federal election, real estate market trends and blanket appraisals impacting condos, and 2025 interest rate predictions.   Y Mortgage Website: www.ymtg.ca Jimmy Elamad's Instagram: @jimmy_yourmortgagemap Jimmy Elamad's LinkedIn: @JimmyElamad ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW 🎙️ Old School, New World Podcast: Old School, New World: The Life of An Entrepreneur 📺 Old School, New World YouTube: @OldSchoolNewWorld 📸 Old School, New World Instagram: @OldSchoolNewWorld ***   CONNECT WITH MIKE 📸 Mike Dias' Instagram: @migueldias26 👥 Mike Dias' Facebook: @Mike.Dias.9231 ***   CONNECT WITH DNA LENDING GROUP 🔗 DNA Lending Group Website: www.dnalendinggroup.com 📸 DNA Lending Group Instagram: @DNALendingGroup 📋 DNA Lending Group LinkedIn: @DNALendingGroup 👥 DNA Lending Group Facebook: @DNALendingGroup ⏰ DNA Lending Group TikTok: @DNALendingGroup ***