More importantly for me; it's the beginning of the second half of the year; so I'm measuring my first half performance and making any adjustments necessary to smash the year end target...

@Dan Reddish which new AI website or platform do you suggest for brokers going forward? Has Canva had it's day?

@Mike Pendergast for £30 per case my network has an admin service that: 1. Inputs the paper factfind onto the CRM 2. Uploads all client documents onto CRM 3. Writes your suitability report for you to check and tweak 4. Best of all, if you ever get file checked by compliance the files always pass ;)

@Mike Pendergast not that I'm aware of. They also have a DA arm, so possibly if you are directly authorised this could be possible

@Matt Usher Hi Matt. Thanks for your comment. I'm more or less in the same boat as you but inevitably there are peaks and troughs; so I tend to have a lead gen company to hand where I can buy the odd leads during the quieter spells.

@Steve Parker thanks Steve. The only lead gen I've used in the past 10+ years was unbiased. Mainly as it guarantees you get to the top of Google for local mortgage broker searches. I was VERY picky and bought less than 1 a week on average. I've picked up some really good clients through it - in fact I'm remortgaging one of them today and reviewing their life and CIC - BUT - I've also had my fair share of tyre kickers too. I feel strongly that Unbiased have lost their way now and are no longer fit for purpose; for either brokers or consumers. Lenders who continue to refer declined customers to unbiased to find a broker really need to be re educated. I feel an industry body like AMI or similar should take over that role and pass leads to brokers at no cost... I live in hope!

I've just been reading about a new filter they've added called "Bold Glamour". Allegedly it can turn your face from Shrek to Prince Charming. Just what I need as I have a face best suited for radio...