Broker Power-Up Podcast: Episode 69

Broker Power-Up Podcast: Episode 69

July 13, 2026 · 27 min · Season 1 · Episode 69

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In this episode, Jonathon and Tommy discuss the importance of disconnecting from work to recharge and share personal strategies for setting boundaries.

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…

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Hosts: Jonathon Haddad, Tommy Golightly

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