I Love Mortgage Brokering

What happens when you scale fast—but realize the business you’ve built no longer fits your life? Joline Cloutier went from helping her husband with files part-time to funding 260 deals a year—just the two of them. But after burnout, a move to the cottage, and taking over the business solo, she knew something had to change. In this episode, Joline shares how she’s rebuilding her business with better systems, a podcast, and more intention. If you're feeling the weight of growth without clarity, this episode will help you reset. We’ll cover: Scaling Without Staff – How she and her husband handled 260 files a year—just the two of them. Burnout and Breaking Points – The cottage move that made her rethink how she wanted to work. Podcast as a Platform – Why she launched a podcast and how it helped her connect and convert. System Rebuild – Tools like Finmo, Gmail tags, and MyBrokerPro that support her new workflow. Content Without Pressure – Why she rarely posts about mortgages—and still gets referrals. You can gro