Make Them Never Forget Your Name - LEVELUP in 5
This week on LEVELUP in 5 with Gary Mauris, Gary chats with one of the most creative and recognizable brands in the mortgage industry: Mike Hattim.
Mike’s message is simple—but powerful: Success isn’t luck. It’s work. And if you’re willing to put yourself out there, stay consistent, and build a brand people actually remember, results aren’t optional—they’re inevitable.
In this fast, real-world conversation, Gary digs into what separates brokers who get forgotten… from the ones clients never stop talking about.
🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Video
Put Yourself Out There: No mentor? No problem. Send the DM. Make the introduction. Attend the conference. If you wait for opportunities to come to you, someone else will scoop them up.
Be Memorable, Not Just Informative: Mortgage advertising can be dry. So Mike flipped the script. Instead of generic mortgage posts, he leaned into creative, funny, trend-inspired marketing—movie poster parodies, pop-culture-inspired billboards, and content that made people stop scrolling. The result? People didn’t just see a mortgage broker. They saw a brand.
Stay Top of Mind (Or Get Forgotten): With a dialed-in CRM, customized email flows, birthday text messages that feel personal, and branded client packages, Mike ensures clients never forget his name. The birthday texts? His highest response rate of anything he sends.
Break Some Eggs: Not every idea works—and that’s okay. Mike admits he’s had more marketing misses than wins. But the wins only happened because he tried. Execution beats perfection. Action beats hesitation.
Gary Mauris, Co-Founder & CEO of Dominion Lending Centres, closes with a reminder: it’s not about being flashy—it’s about being consistent, visible, and willing to take risks others won’t.
👉 Ready to LEVELUP? Learn how top producers build unforgettable brands and long-term referral machines—in just 5 minutes. Let’s go.
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Make Them Never Forget Your Name - LEVELUP in 5
This week on LEVELUP in 5 with Gary Mauris, Gary chats with one of the most creative and recognizable brands in the mortgage industry: Mike Hattim.
Mike’s message is simple—but powerful: Success isn’t luck. It’s work. And if you’re willing to put yourself out there, stay consistent, and build a brand people actually remember, results aren’t optional—they’re inevitable.
In this fast, real-world conversation, Gary digs into what separates brokers who get forgotten… from the ones clients never stop talking about.
🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Video
Put Yourself Out There: No mentor? No problem. Send the DM. Make the introduction. Attend the conference. If you wait for opportunities to come to you, someone else will scoop them up.
Be Memorable, Not Just Informative: Mortgage advertising can be dry. So Mike flipped the script. Instead of generic mortgage posts, he leaned into creative, funny, trend-inspired marketing—movie poster parodies, pop-culture-inspired billboards, and content that made people stop scrolling. The result? People didn’t just see a mortgage broker. They saw a brand.
Stay Top of Mind (Or Get Forgotten): With a dialed-in CRM, customized email flows, birthday text messages that feel personal, and branded client packages, Mike ensures clients never forget his name. The birthday texts? His highest response rate of anything he sends.
Break Some Eggs: Not every idea works—and that’s okay. Mike admits he’s had more marketing misses than wins. But the wins only happened because he tried. Execution beats perfection. Action beats hesitation.
Gary Mauris, Co-Founder & CEO of Dominion Lending Centres, closes with a reminder: it’s not about being flashy—it’s about being consistent, visible, and willing to take risks others won’t.
👉 Ready to LEVELUP? Learn how top producers build unforgettable brands and long-term referral machines—in just 5 minutes. Let’s go.
About gary Mauris
Gary Mauris is a visionary entrepreneur, dynamic speaker, and the Co-Founder & CEO of Dominion Lending Centres Group (DLCG).
With a track record of building companies worth hundred of millions of dollars, Gary is passionate about helping brokers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders unlock their potential and achieve extraordinary success.
Known for his relentless drive, innovative thinking, and inspiring leadership, Gary brings decades of experience and actionable insights to those ready to take their business to the next level. Through his LEVELUP in 5 series, Gary shares his strategies to help you grow, lead, and thrive in today’s competitive market.
