Scaling a Modern Brokerage with Chris Schutrups

In this episode of NRG Insights, Marcus is joined by Chris Schutrups, Founder and Managing Director of The Mortgage Hut, to unpack what it takes to build and scale a successful mortgage brokerage in today’s digital world.From dropping out of college at 16 to running one of the most recognised mortgage brands in the UK, Chris shares the key decisions, marketing strategies, and leadership lessons that have driven The Mortgage Hut’s growth over the last 14 years.We talk tech, team building, leaving the network model behind, and how to stay agile in a fast-moving industry.What’s Inside This Episode:👉 How Chris built The Mortgage Hut from scratch👉 The digital marketing tactics that actually work in 2025👉 Why finding a niche is one of the most powerful tools for growth👉 Balancing customer experience with operational scale👉 Lessons from working abroad and building a remote-first mindset👉 The mindset needed to grow a modern brokerageIf you like this episode, don’t forget to share and tag NRG in your post and let us know  what you liked so we can record more fantastic content for you.