Testimonials
Here’s what people are saying!
“Scott & I have been doing the coaching with Greg for about 6 months now and have had been very impressed with Greg’s innovation. We first got involved with the Buyer Protection Plan which allowed us to get in front of some top realtors to show them a unique tool to use with their vendors in a dropping market. It has not taken off as well as we had hoped because it was Christmas and now the market is busier. We also are finding the Buy Now vs Buy Later tool great to use with realtors and the Inflationary Hedge Strategy has been wowing our new clients. Greg even got us AMP credits for his training! Thanks Greg for sharing your ideas! “
- Laurie Baird & Scott Mason, Complete Mortgage Services – Kelowna, BC
“Joining the 180 family in June of last year was one of the best business decisions I have made for my broker business. Greg’s various innovative tools, guidance & leadership give you a valuable “reason” to approach new partnerships (realtors/builders etc). Perfecting my pitch, finding my why and going into a meeting with reason has not only helped my business grow, but also helped maintain & nurture my existing relationships with my realtor partners. I have more confidence, have a feeling of empowerment, business leads have increased and I have found that I also have a better home life/work balance. By being a part of the 180 family it’s also given me a chance to network with other brokers across Canada. I have made some great friendships, something I wasn’t expecting when I joined but has certainly been an amazing gift.
One recent tool I used (IHS) has just won me a client that is moving his mortgage over from one of the Big Banks. I was able to give this client something of real value & substance and not just the “best” rate. Thank you Greg and the 180 team, my business (& life) has improved because of you. “
- Corrina Warner-Kubas, Winnipeg, MB
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“I was willing to accept new thoughts, habits and actions into my life to make the changes in my business I said I wanted. Since joining the 180 community I have used the Inflation Hedge Mortgage Strategy, Buyer Protection Plan and began intimately learning about 3rd generation selling. These tools and sales techniques have gotten me deals and meetings with referral sources I otherwise would not have gotten. Greg is continually coming up with tools and solutions to help me grow my business. The limit on my success, with this sort of backing is literally the limitations I set on myself. See you on the inside.”
- Chad Moore, member since June 2010
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“ My coaching with Greg has paid off 100% and more…..investing (and I’ll use the term loosely because I pay for my coaching with points) money and time with 180 Degree Coaching saw a 23% increase in commissions for me in 2010. More importantly I got my “groove” back. I always loved my job because I get to help people win against the banks. But the Inflation Hedge Strategy…I help them put the gloves on and pull a knockout in round 1!!! I sell 10k penalties to people weekly because the long term gain of me managing their mortgage and saving them 10″s of thousands of dollars over the life of the mortgage far out weighs anything their bank could or would do for them. I’m gaining clients for life and more importantly they are telling EVERYONE what I have done for them! Without the calculator and other tools I would have continued to be “just another broker”. Now I’m THE mortgage broker in town that everyone wants to deal with!!!“
-Corinna Smith-Gatcke, The Mortgage Professionals – Brockville, ON
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“Since joining Greg’s community in September 2010, I have implemented strategies into my business that have increased my closing ratios & provided strong value to my clients. Greg is an innovator who continuously provides value & solutions to help mortgage professionals grow their business. Typically new agents ask about splits similar to clients rate shopping, however I have used the provided strategies to recruit agents who see the value to grow their business as opposed to splits. Finally, being a member of the community, I have connected with brokers across the country to bounce off ideas and share challenges in my business. That is a great bonus which I never expected! “
- Nawar Naji, Mortgage Alliance- Toronto, ON
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“This week I won a new client because of the Inflation Hedge Strategy (it showed savings of $16K) even though it meant a $1,500 penalty with current lender. Also a current pre-approved client was told by their bank when getting a statement that they could beat my rate, but IHS helped me keep client b/c of greater savings for client in the long run. Before joining 180 degrees I didn’t know how to counter the problem if a lender offererd a lower rate. Thank you Greg for your innovative tools 
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- Adrian Moore- Vancouver,BC
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“The premise of a group mentoring program was not something that had appealed to me at all when I first started with Greg and 180 Degree Coaching. But after attending all of the group sessions and the one-on-one sessions with Greg, my idea of this type of program is completely changed. For all intents and purposes, I’ve done a 180 in
my thinking. I had already developed and continued to grow a successful mortgage business, with a team of my own and a pretty well defined business plan for my immediate and future development. But it wasn’t until I signed up with Greg that I was afforded the clarity and focus that I seemed to be lacking. I’ve always known what I was going
to do in my business and have all the ideas and plans I can handle, but working with Greg has allowed me to stay focused and keep my growth in the direction I want to go. I have been able to add some of his programs into my own, such as the Inflation Hedge Strategy, which has in turn brought an even better offering to my very valuable client base. Thanks for everything thus far, Greg. I look forward to the future”
- Lisa Theriault, Mortgage Brokers Ottawa
”I highly recommend Greg’s coaching to all brokers who wish to take their business to the next level. No matter what stage you are in the game, you will learn a lot from Greg and the participants who are all experienced and are top producers in their own markets. Like what Greg said, “this is not Mortgage 101, this is high level mortgage management that is worth the investment.” Thank you Greg for taking the time to help us in our challenges and I know my business will be more successful going forward”.
- Bernadette & Mike – VERICO M&B Mortgage Solutions Inc., British Columbia
Also from Bernadette,
You are a great part of my team, I will continue to sing your praises to anybody that asks and yes I am a strong advocate.
I will me more than happy to talk about how wonderful you are to me and Mike since day one and how much our operations, company and personal lives have improved since working with you.
I can’t thank you enough. You have renewed my passion and energy towards my profession time and time again. I feel so alive and energized when you introduce new concepts to me that I can use to better build my business and better serve my clients. You make my job more and more exciting, instead of the same old same old thing every month. Because of you I have learned more about myself and my business.
I am so blessed to have met you!”
Also from Bernadette,
Subject: I am concerned about you letter
“Hope you guys had a great long weekend. I added one extra day last Friday to make it an extra extra long weekend. That is part of my mandate going forward to make these long weekends into 4 or 5 day long weekends…it’s so awesome!
Remember that letter that you helped me draft? I sent a copy to Sabeena in case she would want to use it. We mailed the letter on Thursday, we mailed 50 letters and on Friday afternoon we had 10 clients calling me about it!!
Thanks Greg for your help. It’s a great letter J
“As you know I am a brand new member. I have been navigating through the website since last Friday and had set up a meeting with a small realtor team to “practice” on. My success story being that my goal of the meeting was to execute & present what I had learned from the 4 quadrants with clarity and to walk away with an agreement to obtain permission to market to their data base.
Well, success the two realtors were more than happy to share the data base. We have a follow-up meeting next Monday (which was one week to the day of yesterdays meeting) to execute to the data base. In addition I will be able to offer a solution to one of their challenges which is turning open house viewers to buyers. It is very empowering to have more control over my realtor presentations for a change.
Many thanks”
- Cathy Parker, Premiere Mortgage Centre
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“Just closed off the girl that came in the with the 3.79% fixed when I had 4.05% that I was able to sell into the variable rate under the inflation hedge.
She was so impressed and could not believe how easy this was…..told me how stressed some of her friends were when they were going through the process……..which obviously led me to state how referrals are the lifeblood of my business and any that she could send my way would be truly appreciated. 
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When we were going through and I was showing her how we could position everything she actually stopped me and asked “do REALLY get this excited by doing this and saving people money?” Pretty cool man.
- Matt Robinson, Dominion Lending Centres
“What a powerful coaching seminar! I am going back to my office with some strategic plans and goals for the next three months. I am excited to put these plans into action”
- Sabeena Bubber, VERICO Integre Mortgage
Also from Sabeena,
“Wow! Greg, working with you and getting these extra tools has just paid your fees for the year! I downloaded the inflation hedge strategy and sent it to a client who is a lawyer and his father in law (also on title) is a high income earner as well. They are LOYAL RBC clients. He LOVED the inflation hedge strategy. He asked me to take it back to RBC and negotiate the mortgage with them because his in-laws (also on title) are big RBC clients. I told him RBC won’t deal with me even if he wants them to. He was not impressed that they would shut me out. I also told him that RBC won’t call him every year to make sure that he’s sticking with the strategy and staying on top of making sure they are maximizing on their balance reduction and savings. He said that there’s no question that he wants to deal with me because not only did I come highly recommended from a respected source, they have been really impressed with everything that I have done for them so far. The only hurdle is to convince the in-laws that not dealing with RBC is in their best interest. The mortgage that we are going to do for them is $1 million! Doesn’t close until August, but that’s ok, it helps the volume for the year! Fingers crossed that we’ll get the in-laws onside. Thanks so very much!”
More from Sabeena
The reason that I have a $1.9 million deal to work on is because of your inflation hedge strategy. The client is approved at Vancity at 3.89% through another broker, he called me as a favour to a friend to get a second opinion. I showed him the inflation hedge strategy and he was thoroughly impressed. PLUS, he’s a realtor/developer, so he said that if I could pull this off for him, he would be sending his clients to me because he hadn’t seen any broker put anything like this together before. Nor had any broker ever helped him with mortgage strategies AFTER his mortgage had funded.
Working with you has really empowered me and my business. I really appreciate these great tools that you give us!
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“Greg’s ability to get to the core of what is being said with clarity and respect for the person is fantastic. He cuts to the chase and moves the process ahead with precision. The process identified what was needed, and I know that I will achieve my goals faster and easier with his support.”
- Jeanine Eyre, CML Mortgage Lenders
Also from Jeanine,
“My experience in participating with Greg in the 180 Degree Coaching has been the difference between working alone, as a product salesperson, and working within a community of professionals, that are continually improving and assisting others along the way. The Peer group work demonstrates the ongoing growth and results from following our plans.
I am a newbie in the mortgage industry and thankful that through Greg’s Coaching, I have Identified my Big Game , and I have clarified my core reasons for being in the business. I have used several of the plans that Greg has created, which fit with my beliefs of adding value to my clients and alliances. This quarter Greg opened pandora’s box of how much is possible, and we worked with group and individual focus, on business and personal projects, to choose the directions that would fit best for us. Having the benefit of Greg’s years of experience and perspective in this industry, is a huge benefit!
Having the support of our team as well as of Greg and Laura, have kept me inspired and in the business.
With respect and appreciation,”
“I just wanted to Thank you once again for this wonderful opportunity you have given me to work with Greg Williamson. Words cannot explain how passionate and motivated I have become since working with Greg! This is an awesome program!!!! I am so much in debted to you and Bridgewater that I will defiitely begin developing a relationship with your Bank. I have read and taken many courses before, Anthony Robbins, Richard Robbins, Robert Cialdini and even the Brian Buffini courses. This course and what Greg have to offer are no fluff!!. Greg is actually my coach!! And determined to see that I achieve my results. I have been doing mortgages for a couple of years and none of my major lenders has ever offered this type of training. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
- Vince Tarantino - Dominion Lending Centres, Ontario
“I am only 2 months into the 180 Coaching program… I have to say that working with Greg and Laura has made a significant difference into my business and personal life. My focus is not just in growing my business but also achieving a LIFE BALANCE and because of Greg and Laura I now know that I am well on my way to achieving both! Thank you Greg and Laura!”
- Tim Lacroix - Open Door Mortgage Agency, Alberta
“The coaching helps me zero in on what’s most important to do and keeps me on track.”
- Carolyn Thomas - Invis, Alberta
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“The seminar was great. I would highly recommend the seminar to anyone interested in taking their business to the next level.”
- Scott – Mortgage Architects, British Columbia
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Hi Greg, I just wanted to personally say thank you for this morning. You did make me feel better. I love these coaching calls and you are amazing to work with. I really appreciate your investing the time with me. I am finding it very motivational !!! Thanks again !!!
Michelle Hall, Your Mortgage Store – Donna Mullen and Associates, Barrie Ontario
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“Greg, presents very well, a lot of real life experiences, and thought provoking questions. Anyone starting out in the mortgage business would benefit from his coaching, knowledge, and expertise.”
- Stephanie - www.stephaniewood.ca
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“Very informative & Inspiring. Great guidance to help me focus & attain the next level in my business.”
- Mauro DiCosola, VERICO The Mortgage Practice
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“Exceeded my expectations, and straight to the point. Greg’s presentation hit home for me”
-Paul Lioukras, VERICO Online Mortgage
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“Excellent session, it reminds me of a great quote, “The difference between a good idea and a great idea is the follow through.” Greg’s ideas lay the foundation for the follow through”
- Daryl Harris, VERICO One-Link Mortgage
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“Greg – unbelievable. Thanks for your great insight! Been following your blog for some time. Thanks”
- Jeff Ames, VERICO Safebridge Mortgage
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“I am excited about growing my mortgage business over the next year with an eye to the future partnership with my son. I am going to have a more rounded life with Greg’s support. I am certain this program will help me manage the growth and find ways to make it happen”
- Betty Anne Neufeld, DLC Key Financial
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“The information Greg shared was definitely valuable. The two days on-site with Greg and the fellow attendees was 16 hours well spent. The material that was shared in this course was undoubtedly the best I have experienced thus far in my career. Thank you Greg!”
- Leann Riguidel – VERICO Universal Mortgage Solutions Inc., Alberta
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“While on the coaching program with Greg I felt my confidence rise. I have also learned so much about the business we are in. Now I know our dreams are realistic, and that we have the tools available to achieve even bigger dreams and goals.”
- Sylvie Ann Messer, Key Mortgage Solutions
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“I really like having a sounding board to keep me on track and point out the blindspots I am missing. I enjoyed the first forums, and found I learned a lot about myself from sharing and from other people sharing. I look forward to learning more, and saving me from making some mistakes others have made in the past by being a part of this group going forward.”
- Murray Groen, Mortgage Brokers Ottawa
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“My one on one session went well today. We went through my thought process, what are the things that satisfies me and what are the things that hold me back from being in the place that I’m most productive and happy. Now that we got through the self realization stage, it’s time to get the hard work completed!”
- Ted Evens, TMG – The Mortgage Group
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“Greg, thanks for the 2 great webinars this AM. VERY good information. My only regret is that I wasn’t doing this coaching with you a couple of years ago! I truly believe that this will make a huge difference in my business going forward. Thanks again!”
- Pamela Wyant, Invis
“Mind blowing strategies.” Come to get your socks knocked off. Two great days with one of Canada’s premier brokers. Great job!”
- Mark Goode – Mortgage Architects, Ontario
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