Why ‘Nobody is Smarter Than the Checklist’ with Mike Litton

Success in business—and life—boils down to one thing: systems. In this episode, we sit down with mortgage industry leader, coach, and entrepreneur Scott Groves to break down the power of checklists, structured processes, and leadership strategies that help high performers scale their businesses while maintaining balance at home. Whether you're a mortgage professional, entrepreneur, or sales leader, you'll gain actionable insights on how to delegate effectively, implement foolproof systems, and manage your time like a pro. Plus, we dive into the Panda Planner Sales Pro, Front Row Dads, and the Apogee School model—three tools for maximizing efficiency and personal growth.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Kicking Off with a Power-Packed Episode
00:00:38 - The Secret Weapon: Checklists for Success
00:03:05 - Systems & Discipline: The Formula for Winning
00:04:16 - Crushing It in Business and at Home
00:09:12 - Setting High Standards & Keeping Teams Accountable
00:13:15 - Communication Hacks for Powerful Leadership
00:18:41 - How to Build Trust & Win More Clients
00:23:59 - Closing Deals Faster: The Key Moments That Matter
00:24:27 - Stop Selling, Start Connecting: The Relationship Shift
00:25:15 - How to Unlock Unlimited Referrals
00:30:27 - Systems That Scale: The Blueprint for Business Growth
00:32:14 - The Planner That Can Change Your Life
00:41:16 - Front Row Dads: Be a Leader at Home
00:43:17 - Apogee Schools: Reinventing Education for Future Leaders
00:48:17 - Coaching, Masterminds & The Fast Track to Success

Links and Resources:
Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikelitton/
The Mike Litton Experience: https://www.youtube.com/@UC6_0DcTO7TmzlBEce-mNeAQ
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Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I gave up boxing, where I was 5-0 in amateur fights, when I turned 40. BJJ is safer for old men than getting punched in the head :-)
You can find out everything about me HERE:⁠⁠⁠www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves⁠⁠⁠
This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)
Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.
I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at [email protected] or find all my links to connect HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!!
New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!
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