659: The Mortgage Broker Who Built His Own AI Tools - Richard de Chevigny

What if the smartest way to grow your mortgage business isn’t hiring more people—but building better tools and better habits? In this episode, I talk with Richard De Chevigny—a mortgage broker who built his own AI-powered systems to automate follow-ups, generate content, and show clients smarter mortgage comparisons. But this isn’t just a tech story. Richard also shares his personal transformation—from burnout, divorce, and job-hopping to building a life and business with clarity, resilience, and impact. Whether you’re struggling with time, tech, or mental bandwidth, this conversation shows what’s possible when you take ownership and build intentionally. We’ll cover: Custom Mortgage Tools That Sell – How Richard built his own calculator to help clients compare total cost, not just rate. Automated Follow-Up Systems – How AI agents help him trigger timely check-ins and uncover new savings opportunities. AI-Driven Content That Converts – His workflow using ChatGPT and Trello to batch, repurpose, and schedule content. Mindset + Systems = Freedom – Why becoming “bulletproof” means working on both your backend and your belief system. How to Start Small with AI – Richard’s advice for brokers who feel behind but want to take their first step into automation. You don’t need to hire a huge team to scale. You need systems that work for you—and the discipline to keep showing up and building. Richard’s story proves both are possible. To connect with Richard, check out the links below: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn https://www.richardd.ca/   Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottpeckford/ I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about BRX Mortgage: www.whybrx.com Subscribe to my 3-2-1 Thursday Email I Love Mortgage Brokering is in partnership with Ownwell.  To see how top brokers are keeping clients engaged and generating leads from their database, visit ownwell.ca.