<p>WATCH</p> <p>▶️ <a href='https://youtu.be/glBr-xm7JSU'>Watch this episode on YouTube</a></p> <p>***</p> <p> </p> <p>EPISODE DESCRIPTION</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>Jimmy is here to discuss:</p> <p>→ 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.</p> <p>→ The challenges of switching to commission-based income, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, and advice for his younger self.</p> <p>→ The impact of tariffs and the Canadian federal election, real estate market trends and blanket appraisals impacting condos, and 2025 interest rate predictions.</p> <p> </p> <p>Y Mortgage Website: <a href='https://ymtg.ca/'>www.ymtg.ca</a></p> <p>Jimmy Elamad's Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_yourmortgagemap/'>@jimmy_yourmortgagemap</a></p> <p>Jimmy Elamad's LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmyelamad/'>@JimmyElamad</a></p> <p>***</p> <p> </p> <p>CONNECT WITH THE SHOW</p> <p>🎙️ Old School, New World Podcast: <a href='https://wavve.link/osnw'>Old School, New World: The Life of An Entrepreneur</a></p> <p>📺 Old School, New World YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@OldSchoolNewWorld'>@OldSchoolNewWorld</a></p> <p>📸 Old School, New World Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/oldschoolnewworld'>@OldSchoolNewWorld</a></p> <p>***</p> <p> </p> <p>CONNECT WITH MIKE</p> <p>📸 Mike Dias' Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/migueldias26/'>@migueldias26</a></p> <p>👥 Mike Dias' Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/mike.dias.9231'>@Mike.Dias.9231</a></p> <p>***</p> <p> </p> <p>CONNECT WITH DNA LENDING GROUP</p> <p>🔗 DNA Lending Group Website: <a href='https://www.dnalendinggroup.com/'>www.dnalendinggroup.com</a></p> <p>📸 DNA Lending Group Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rocketprocanada/'>@</a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/dnalendinggroup/'>DNALendingGroup</a></p> <p>📋 DNA Lending Group LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/dnalendinggroup/'>@DNALendingGroup</a></p> <p>👥 DNA Lending Group Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/dnalendinggroup'>@DNALendingGroup</a></p> <p>⏰ DNA Lending Group TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@dnalendinggroup'>@DNALendingGroup</a></p> <p>***</p>