695: Why Working Harder Is Quietly Destroying Your Mortgage Business - Alex McFadyen

What if the hustle that got you here is the exact thing holding you back? In this episode, I sit down with Alex McFadyen, founder of Flow Mortgage, to talk about what happens when working harder stops working. Alex shares the pivotal moment that forced him to rethink everything, from how he leads, to how he protects his energy, to how he measures success. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running at full speed but not getting ahead, this conversation will hit home. What We Cover: The Productivity Trap – Why working more hours eventually works against you. From Broker to Leader – How Alex had to shift his identity to scale his business. The Energy Audit – What he changed to protect his time and mental clarity. Letting Go of Guilt – Why stepping back doesn't mean you’re giving up. Building a Real Business – How to grow something that works without burning you out. More hustle isn’t the answer. Clarity, structure, and leadership are. And sometimes the hardest part of growth is doing less on purpose. Follow Alex and his team’s journey through the links below: Instagram Facebook Follow me on Instagram: I Love Mortgage Brokering: Find out more about BRX Mortgage:

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695: Why Working Harder Is Quietly Destroying Your Mortgage Business - Alex McFadyen is an episode from I Love Mortgage Brokering by I Love Mortgage Brokering.

This episode is 43:57 long.

This episode was published on Feb 23, 2026.

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