Doug Adlam is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and visionary leader with a passion for exponential growth and innovation. A lifelong ice hockey enthusiast, Doug honed adaptability and resilience early on, even officiating some of the NHL’s biggest stars as they rose through the ranks. Though he fell short of becoming a professional NHL referee, this early setback fueled his determination to embrace a life of growth and entrepreneurship. Doug has built and scaled multiple businesses, most notably in the mortgage and fintech sectors. He spearheaded the growth of his family’s business, Champion Mortgage, by an impressive 40X, which later joined forces with Axiom Mortgage Solutions and rebranded nationally as Indi Mortgage in 2024. As a co-founder of Finmo, a Canadian fintech disruptor, Doug played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the mortgage process, guiding the company to a successful acquisition by Lendesk in 2020. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Doug Adlam about revolutionizing the mortgage industry.


Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How to use aggregation strategies, including partnerships and brokerage acquisitions, to drive exponential growth in the mortgage sector

- Why it’s vital to align with brokerages with a similar vision and approach.

- How success comes from pushing boundaries and never settling for mediocrity.

- Why the Canadian mortgage industry is still in its infancy.

- How challenging traditional business structures allow for the optimization of operations.

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Fireside Chat with Sunco CEO, Michael Schoenberger For the National Sunco Team – sunco.ca

By Doug Adlam • April 21, 2025
Fireside Chat with Sunco CEO, Michael Schoenberger For the National Sunco Team – sunco.ca Doug recently had the pleasure of joining Michael Schoenberger, CEO of Sunco Communications & Installations , for a candid and thought-provoking Fireside Chat hosted for Sunco’s national team. With over 20 years of experience providing business communication solutions across Canada, Sunco is known not only for its technical expertise but for its strong emphasis on people and connection—making this conversation all the more meaningful. Together, Doug and Michael explored themes central to today’s fast-evolving business landscape: the power of human connection in a digital world, the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence, the importance of self-awareness in uncovering your unique superpower, and the impact of authentic communication in leadership and team dynamics. Doug extends his sincere thanks to Michael Schoenberger for the opportunity to engage with the passionate and forward-thinking Sunco team. It was a privilege to contribute to a culture that values both innovation and the people who make it possible.

Impact Speaker – EO ONE Canada National Conference Presented by Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Canada

By Doug Adlam • April 21, 2025
Impact Speaker – EO ONE Canada National Conference Presented by Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Canada Doug was honoured to deliver his signature keynote, "Exponential Entrepreneurship: Mastering the Art of Serial Business Growth," at EO ONE Canada—the annual national conference of Entrepreneurs’ Organization, bringing together over 300 entrepreneurs from across Canada and around the world.  Speaking to a room full of high-performing founders and visionaries, Doug took the audience deep into the mind of an exponential entrepreneur—someone driven not just to build multiple businesses, but to pursue them simultaneously with the intent of making a meaningful, lasting impact. Through authenticity and vulnerability, he shared the raw realities behind the entrepreneurial journey: navigating burnout, managing chaos, and overcoming the emotional toll of scaling ventures while staying mission-focused. At the same time, he illuminated the extraordinary rewards that come with choosing this path—clarity, opportunity, and exponential growth. Doug extends his sincere thanks to the EO ONE Canada selection committee for the opportunity to share his journey, and to be part of such an energizing and purpose-driven gathering of entrepreneurial leaders.
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