CLAIRE DRAGE
ASHLEY LANGFORD
Broker, team leader and trainer Mortgage Alliance The Lion’s Share Group
Founding partner, mortgage agent DLC Denova Group
Claire Drage remembers the ‘advice’ she got when she took her first job as a mortgage broker’s assistant: “I asked what it would take to become a top-producing broker [and was told] to not concern myself with that, because finance is a man’s world,” she says. “Well, look at me now!” Drage credits her success largely to her solid support team. “I couldn’t do what I do without my amazing staff, team leaders and agents,” she says. “I provide them with all the tools, systems, processes and authority they need to work effectively and make decisions without me micromanaging them … which gives me the time to make sure we continue to adapt, focus and then do it all over again.” For Drage, the most triumphant moments are when her team is able to come through for one another and their clients – such as witnessing a team member going from zero to $30 million in volume as a result of training, or seeing a client get to retire earlier than expected thanks to a passive income portfolio they arranged. Drage has been receiving recognition as a leading broker since 2014, and this is her third appearance on the Women of Influence list. She affirms the importance of these recognitions not just for herself, but for all the female professionals and leaders who are working diligently behind the scenes. “Women in general don’t pound their own chests or shout from the rooftops how much volume they are doing,” she says. “We can sometimes be the silent success stories that no one will hear about.”
After spending 12 years at a large Canadian banking institution, Ashley Langford branched out to launch Denova Group. As a founding partner of the brokerage, Langford manages the client relationship side of the business while successfully training new agents and growing her own volume. “Helping my team grow is [number one] for me,” she says. “Their success is one of the reasons we started this company.” “Ashley is the type of person who leads by example,” a colleague says. “Her can-do attitude and contagious joy make her a wonderful person to be around and learn from. She is a dynamic worker and leader who will go the extra mile on all projects … Ashley always puts everyone ahead of herself and is a role model for many – including myself.” Outside the industry, Langford continues to work on empowering those around her as a volunteer with the Junior Achievement Program, helping youth prepare for their futures. Another colleague explains why Langford is truly an influential leader: “She takes the time to recognize performance and those on the team who might need a supportive person to talk to. Ashley’s drive, focus and motivation to ensure that every deal is done right the first time are infectious. She makes everyone better around her. I’m proud to have her as a leader in our office.”
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