Ep.104 | How Shane Lakhani and CMP Built Canada’s Largest Mortgage Event

In this episode of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Ryan MacNeil and Neal Andreino sit down with Shane Lakhani, Business Development Manager at Canadian Mortgage Professional (CMP) and the mastermind behind the Canadian Mortgage Summit.Shane shares how CMP grew the event from a small industry gathering into a 1,600-attendee powerhouse, bringing together private, alternative, and institutional lenders from across the country. From his unexpected journey from Bay Street to event production, to his plans for “Canadian Mortgage Week 2025,” Shane offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to unite Canada’s lending community.If you’re a private lender, mortgage broker, or real-estate professional, this is an insider’s look at how industry networking, education, and collaboration are evolving nationwide.Show Notes:00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Shane’s Background 02:45 – What Is Key Media?04:50 – Birth of the Canadian Mortgage Summit06:10 – Free for Brokers Model 07:40 – Expanding Beyond Private Lending 09:35 – Introducing Canadian Mortgage Week 2025 11:00 – Secrets to Event Success 12:50 – Shane’s DJ Past & Personality13:40 – Ryan’s Personal Story 14:10 – Bonus Hockey Round 15:20 – Wrap-Up & ThanksResources:Keystone Capital GroupCPLP Instagram: @cplpodcastKeystone Instagram: @keycapgroupFind Neal On:Instagram: @neal.andreinoLinkedIn: Neal AndreinoFind Ryan on:LinkedIn: Ryan MacNeilE-mail: [email protected]