WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Bekim is joined by Dean Larson. Dean is the President & CEO at Tango Financial, a progressive, technology focused, coast-to-coast mortgage brokerage group. In addition, Dean is also in the private mortgage space as a Founder and Director of Northern Alliance Trust, a residential mortgage income fund, and Shelter Lending, an alternative mortgage lender. With over 25 years of experience in the finance and technology sectors, Dean has a proven track record of leading innovative teams and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance corporate culture and drive growth. Dean's vision emphasizes transparency, accessibility, and agent-centricity, ensuring Tango is strategically positioned and with the infrastructure in place to foster growth for mortgage brokers.   Dean is here to discuss:→ How he got into brokering and the journey to becoming the CEO of Tango, how he stays motivated today, and the importance of kindness.→ The massive competitive advantage you have when you don't screw people over, how to be a great partner and build strong partnerships, and how to foster a positive company culture.→ How Tango keeps growing amid a shrinking industry, how Tango infrastructure keeps things simple for agents, and the benefits agents have when they're a part of a large brokerage.   Tango Financial Website: www.tangofinancial.ca Tango Financial LinkedIn: @TangoFinancial Tango Financial Instagram: @tango.financial Shelter Lending Website: www.shelterlending.ca Shelter Lending LinkedIn: @ShelterLending Northern Alliance Trust Website: www.natrust.ca Dean Larson's LinkedIn: @DeanLarson ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW 🎙️ Lending Thoughts Podcast: @lendingthoughts 📺 Lending Thoughts Podcast YouTube: @LendingThoughtsPod 📸 Lending Thoughts Podcast Instagram: @lendingthoughtspod ⏰ Lending Thoughts Podcast TikTok: @lendingthoughtspod 👥 Lending Thoughts Podcast Facebook: @LendingThoughtsPodcast ***   CONNECT WITH BEKIM 📸 Bekim Merdita's Instagram: @bekim_merdita 📋 Bekim Merdita's LinkedIn: @BekimMerdita ***   CONNECT WITH ROCKET PRO CANADA 🔗 Rocket Pro Canada Website: www.rocketpro.ca 📸 Rocket Pro Canada Instagram: @rocketprocanada 📋 Rocket Pro Canada LinkedIn: @RocketProCanada 👥 Rocket Pro Canada Facebook: @RocketProCanada ***