EP 14
How To Build a Scalable Mortgage Business With Systems and Sales
John Jurkovich
Jul 24, 2025
Founder, The Mortgage Broker Builder CEO1440
In this episode of The Loan Officer Playbook Podcast, we sit down with John Jurkovich, the Founder of The Mortgage Broker Builder CEO1440. John's a 25+ year mortgage veteran who's helped build teams at Rocket, led brokerages, and now coaches LOs on how to grow sustainable, scalable businesses. John shares why longevity, systems, and sales process—not just lead gen—are the real keys to success in today’s market.
Whether you're an LO closing 2 loans a month or scaling to 20, this conversation is packed with practical advice on how to think long-term and build the business (and life) you want.
Key Takeaways
Longevity Starts with Clarity
John shares his “Project 100” mindset: everything in your business should serve your 100-year-old self.Community Replaces the Cubicle
In a remote world, growth happens when you intentionally build or join communities for osmosis and learning.Sales Isn’t Dead—Bad Sales is
Most LOs score a 3–5/10 on sales. Learning how to guide (not push) improves conversion dramatically.Systems Scale Service
You can scale high-touch relationships…if your processes are dialed in and consistent.Find Your Constraint and Fix it
Every LO has one key bottleneck. Find it, focus on it, and solve it before scaling.
For more insights from John Jurkovich listen to the full episode on The Loan Officer Playbook Podcast!
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Links from the Show
John's Information:
Website: The Mortgage Broker Builder CEO1440
Email: john@ceo1440.com
LinkedIn: John Jurkovich
Instagram: @johnjurkovich
Facebook: John Jurkovich
TikTok: @mortgagebrokerbuilder
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