I Love Mortgage Brokering

What’s the first hire you should make if you want to double your volume without doubling your hours?   This is Episode 2 of our $100 Million Dollar Journey with Nate Atkin, a series following Nate in real time as he builds a scalable mortgage business.   After funding $18M in his first year, Nate knew he needed leverage to keep growing. In this episode, we unpack the mindset, strategy, and exact process Nate used to find, train, and hire an underwriter before burnout set in.   If you’re juggling too many files or waiting too long to delegate, this is your roadmap. What We Cover: When to Hire – Why Nate made the move earlier than most and how to know when it’s time. The “Audit File” Strategy – How he tested candidates with real files to find the right fit. Training with Confidence – What Nate did in the first 30 days to get his new hire producing fast. Letting Go Without Losing Control – How to build trust and clarity into your file handoff. The Real ROI – Why this one hire gave Nate more time, more energy, a