13.7.24

Summary

The speaker reflects on career choices, focusing on becoming a mortgage broker. They consider job qualifications, personal value, and the importance of engaging with the economy. With existing qualifications, they plan to pursue mortgage brokering by connecting with professionals and utilizing marketing strategies. Personal life updates include supporting a partner during pregnancy, aiming for self-improvement, and enjoying leisure activities. Financial concerns persist, with efforts to address job applications and explore new opportunities. The speaker emphasizes positivity and personal growth as key to success.

Takeaways

• 💼 Focused on financial planning and potential career shifts.
• 🛠️ Considered becoming a plumber but moved towards becoming a mortgage broker.
• 📚 Has already started working on the CEMAP qualification and aims to complete it by February 2025.
• 🏦 Exploring the potential of working as a commercial or specialist mortgage broker.
• 📈 Planning to market services through a website, SEO, Google Ads, and a virtual assistant.
• 💻 Considering the costs of setting up and maintaining a marketing campaign and website.
• 📞 Also considering getting a job at a specialist mortgage brokerage firm.
• 🤝 Discussed the importance of trust and reliability in business interactions.
• 👶 Concerned about Ish and her well-being during pregnancy, exploring options like acupuncture.
• 🎥 Watched 'Bad Boys 4' together, had a nice day out but also faced some personal and financial challenges.

Q & A

What is the date mentioned in the script?

The date mentioned is the 13th of July.

What has the speaker been focusing on this week?

The speaker has been focusing on money and the journey they are taking to earn it.

What career did the speaker initially consider?

The speaker initially considered becoming a plumber.

What career path is the speaker interested in pursuing now?

The speaker is interested in becoming a mortgage broker.

What qualification does the speaker already have for becoming a mortgage broker?

The speaker already has a CeMAP (Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice) qualification.

What is the speaker's strategy for entering the mortgage brokerage field?

The speaker plans to start by discussing and raising finances for commercial and specialist mortgages and passing business to qualified mortgage brokers who will give them a cut.

What are the estimated earnings for the speaker from a £500,000 deal?

The speaker estimates earning about £5,000 from a £500,000 deal.

What are the estimated initial setup and ongoing costs for the speaker's marketing campaign?

The initial setup cost is estimated to be about £5,000, and the ongoing upkeep could be about £2,000 per month.

What alternative plan does the speaker have if not running their own mortgage brokerage business?

The alternative plan is to get a job as a specialist mortgage broker working for a company, making phone calls and handling initial inquiries.

What personal challenges does the speaker mention regarding their partner, Ish?

The speaker mentions that Ish is very scared about pregnancy and they are trying to support her with health, vitamins, mental health, and physical health.

What recreational activities did the speaker and Ish do recently?

The speaker and Ish watched the film 'Bad Boys 4', tried to eat healthy, went to TK Maxx, and spent time together at home.

What purchases has the speaker made recently?

The speaker bought a VR headset with a battery, some t-shirts, and has been avoiding dealing with financial issues.

What job applications has the speaker sent out?

The speaker has sent out applications to job companies, including BAC and a property compliance asset management role.

What advice does the speaker give to themselves at the end of the script?

The speaker advises themselves to continue working on their CeMAP, exercising, eating well, staying focused, and creating positivity from within.