The Adviser Podcast Network

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The Adviser Podcast Network brings together the best of the Australian broking industry within one dedicated platform – delivering brokers professional development advice and top tips on running a successful broking business.

Lead by editor Annie Kane, The Adviser Podcast Network includes a number of focused programs, including:

Elite Broker: Interviews with Australia’s leading brokers to uncover their career progression, how they’re operating a busy broker business, and their top tips for brokers looking to run a successful brokerage.

In Focus: Looking at one particular theme, segment or trend impacting the broking industry, In Focus aims to help brokers keep across the latest developments in the space.

Also discover what’s impacting the property market in What’s Making Headlines and tune in to discover more about leading brokers in the Awards Finalist Showcase!

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For further information visit www.theadviser.com.au or email editor@theadviser.com.au.

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475 episodes

How this broker created The Brokers’ Bible

Property should come before Prada, that’s the mantra of Victorian-based broker Katherine Persoglia. The founder of the Property Before Prada brokerage and creator of The Brokers’ Bible, sat down with The Adviser live on stage at the Better Business Summit 2024 in Melbourne – run in partnership with NAB – to unpack her secrets to success and why she created a platform to streamline policy research. In this episode of Elite Broker, tune in to find out: __ __ And much more!

18m
Mar 26, 2024
How this broker is helping borrowers finance their next adventure

Western Australia-based broker Joshua de Buelle has been delighting clients with his exceptional customer service for the past 16 years and made the move to set up his own brokerage, FiNEXT, five years ago. After picking his brain at the Better Business Summit 2024 in Perth, we caught up with the FiNEXT broker principal to find out: __ __ And much more!

50m
Mar 21, 2024
How this broker runs a high-volume business

Queensland-based broker Kieran Jefferies has been broking for the past 18 years, but made the move to open up his new brokerage Olleh Lending in 2022. With six brokers and six support staff, the high-volume brokerage has benefited from its strong process and operational management to ensure that the business is running as efficiently as possible. In this episode of Elite Broker, recorded live on stage at the Better Business Summit 2024 in Brisbane – run in partnership with NAB –  we find out: __ __ And much more!

23m
Mar 12, 2024
Women in Finance: Building a brand that lasts

There are so many amazingly successful women in the finance industry, but only a small number have a strong brand and online presence in this traditionally male-dominated industry.    As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we want to help more women raise their profile and showcase the incredible professionals in this space.   In this episode, partnered by Mortgage Choice (part of the REA Group), we’re picking the brain of their executive manager, corporate communications, events & franchise marketing, Sally Chadwick, to find out: __ __ And much more!

26m
Mar 07, 2024
How Lee Barron is providing exceptional customer service

With over 15 years of industry experience, Lee Barron made the move to set up his own brokerage, Fox Financial Solutions, in 2020. Over this time, the Adelaide-based broker has been earning a name for himself as a master in exceptional customer service, having won rave reviews from clients and winning a number of industry awards. In this episode of Elite Broker, recorded live on stage at the Better Business Summit 2024 in Adelaide – run in partnership with NAB – we find out: __ __ And much more!

22m
Mar 05, 2024
What makes Australia’s leading asset finance broker successful?

Scott Rumble, the broker director of Yakka Finance, was named Australia’s Asset Finance Broker of the Year 2023 last year and Best Finance Broker NSW/ACT at the Better Business Awards 2024, run in partnership with NAB earlier this month. In this episode of Elite Broker – recorded live on stage at the Better Business Summit 2024 – we find out: __ __ And much more!  

18m
Feb 27, 2024
How Gary Rock has been cooking up a storm in broking

After a career as a chef, Nectar Mortgages broker Gary Rock has found the recipe for success in serving up appetising mortgage deals for his clients. In this episode of Elite Broker, the seasoned ACT-based broker catches up with host Annie Kane to reveal how he’s carved out a career in the broking space over the last 23 years. Tune in to find out: __ __ And much more!

45m
Feb 20, 2024
What’s Making Headlines – the week commencing 12 February

The Adviser’s What’s Making Headlines? podcast runs down the big news stories for the week in bite-sized chunks to keep you in the loop. Join hosts Adrian Suljanovic and Annie Kane as they cover the latest financial results from a major bank, a new financial services alliance, and the Better Business Awards NSW/ACT! This week, they discuss: __ __ And more!

16m
Feb 16, 2024
New Broker: How this tradie created the building blocks for success

Alex Gee, director and mortgage broker at Kingfisher Finance Group, entered the broking industry during the pandemic but has already settled more than $100 million. In this episode of New Broker, tune in to find out: __ __ And much more!

29m
Feb 13, 2024
What’s Making Headlines – the week commencing 5 February

The Adviser’s What’s Making Headlines podcast runs down the big news stories for the week in bite-sized chunks to keep you in the loop. Join Adrian Suljanovic and Annie Kane as they discuss the RBA’s latest cash rate call, lenders respond to repricing issues, and a big move for a major bank. This week they cover: __ __ And much more!

13m
Feb 09, 2024
In Focus: Top 25 Brokerages 2024

The biggest and most successful brokerages in Australia have been revealed in The Adviser’s Top 25 Brokerages ranking 2024, partnered by NAB. The results are in for the Top 25 Brokerages ranking 2024, in partnership with NAB! Despite the strong refinancing and repricing trend keeping brokers busy working on their existing clients last financial year, brokers in the Top 25 Brokerages ranking for 2024 still managed to write a whopping 184,244 loans over the year. In this episode of In Focus, NAB’s executive, broker distribution Adam Brown joins Annie Kane to unpack the figures behind the top brokerages in Australia and how and why the broker channel continues to be the channel of choice. Tune in to find out: __ __ And much more!

21m
Feb 06, 2024
What’s Making Headlines – the week commencing 29 January

The Adviser’s What’s Making Headlines? podcast runs down the big news stories for the week in bite-sized chunks to keep you in the loop. * Join your hosts Adrian Suljanovic and Annie Kane as they talk about the recent CPI figures, a fall in credit demand from SMEs, and a brand new book by a broker set to help home buyers. This week they discuss: __ __ And much more!

19m
Feb 01, 2024
New Broker: Why this Ironman thinks broking is a marathon, not a sprint

Lee Pattison, principal of Blue Lion Lending, made the leap from banking to broking in 2021, but it was his training for an Ironman that led him to rethink how he approaches his broking journey. In this episode of New Broker, tune in to find out: __ __ And much more!

38m
Jan 30, 2024
New Broker: Becoming Adelaide’s TikTok mortgage broker

Sam Neville may be a relatively new broker, but she’s fast becoming a household name with the new generation of borrowers thanks to her social media presence teaching consumers ‘how to home loan’. We find out how she does it. In this episode of New Broker, tune in to find out: __ __ And much more!

28m
Jan 23, 2024
What’s Making Headlines – the week commencing 15 January

The Adviser’s What’s Making Headlines? podcast runs down the big news stories for the week in bite-sized chunks to keep you in the loop. Join Adrian Suljanovic and Annie Kane as they cover the recommendations to simplify regulatory laws, mortgagor rate rise fears, and calls for consistency with credit assessors. This week they discuss: __ __ And much more!

15m
Jan 19, 2024
How this broker creates relationships that last

Over his 10-year career, Luke Harborne of IFA Mortgages has been delighting clients with his proactive approach to broking and smiling service. In this episode of Elite Broker, we catch up with the Sydney-based broker to explore what he has for his second decade of broking, the importance of mentorship, and what he thinks could be brought in to make broking better. Tune in to find out: __ __ And much more!

55m
Jan 16, 2024
New Broker: Continuing the family legacy

Ben Williams is upholding his family’s tradition by stepping into his father’s shoes and establishing himself as a leading broker. While aiming to chart his unique course, Mr Williams extended his footprint by launching a second branch. In this episode of New Broker, tune in to find out: __ __ And much more!

22m
Jan 08, 2024
Why Rishi Bhatia’s brokerage is all about good work

Eight years ago, Rishi Bhatia was looking to get a home loan for himself. But little did he know that the process would actually lead him to become a broker! Fast forward to today and his Melbourne-based brokerage KRIA Mortgage Managers is delighting customers by taking the time to learn their wants and needs and finding them a loan that works for them. Tune in to find out: __ __ And much more!

59m
Jan 01, 2024
In Focus: The big themes impacting property in 2023

  In this In Focus episode, Momentum Markets director Phillip Tarrant and Real Estate Gym founder Tom Panos unpack the big shake-ups of 2023 in real estate, property investment, and mortgages. Momentum Markets director and host of the Smart Property Investment Show Phillip Tarrant and Real Estate Gym founder and auctioneer Tom Panos unveil what got them talking this year in the property market. Tune in to find out: __ __ And much more!

1h 12m
Dec 25, 2023
What’s Making Headlines – the week commencing 18 December

The Adviser’s What’s Making Headlines? podcast runs down the big news stories for the week in bite-sized chunks to keep you in the loop. Join Adrian Suljanovic and Annie Kane as they cover the results of an aggregator’s court case, lender and broker response to the flooding in Cairns, and lenders being called on to adapt with market demands. This week they discuss: __ __ And much more!

15m
Dec 21, 2023
New Broker: Finding a niche in commercial finance

After nine years with a major bank, Nick Ash transitioned into broking, specialising in commercial finance. Though new to broking, his comprehension of financial structures and client needs has equipped him with the essential tools for success. In this episode of New Broker, tune in to find out: __ __ And much more!

28m
Dec 19, 2023
What’s Making Headlines - the week commencing 11 December

Join Adrian Suljanovic and Annie Kane as they discuss some findings from the most recent Consumer Access to Mortgages report and some changes heading towards foreign investors  This week they cover:  - Trust in brokers by consumers  - The strength of broker loyalty  - Alterations in Australia's foreign investment framework  And more!  

12m
Dec 15, 2023
How Brendan Scotter has made equipment finance a slam dunk

Commercial broker Brendan Scotter has really been shooting goals with his brokerage Commercial Point Finance. We find out how he’s been scaling his brokerage to new heights. Sydney-based broker Brendan Scotter may have started his broking career around 13 years ago, but it has really been in the last two years that his brokerage has changed pace, as he welcomed three new brokers into his team. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane catches up with Brendan to find out: __ __ And much more!

55m
Dec 12, 2023
What’s Making Headlines – the week commencing 4 December

The Adviser’s What’s Making Headlines? podcast runs down the big news stories for the week in bite-sized chunks to keep you in the loop. Join Adrian Suljanovic and Annie Kane as they talk about some good news and bad news for borrowers and a surprising announcement from the Assistant Treasurer. This week they discuss: __ __ And much more!

17m
Dec 08, 2023
In Focus: What’s the fuss with SMSF lending?

Self-managed super funds have been going through a boom period recently, with more Australians looking to control the investments their super make, including property. In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Pepper Money, we catch up with the lender’s head of mortgages, retail broker Siobhan Williams to find out: __ __ And much more!

22m
Dec 05, 2023
What’s Making Headlines – the week commencing 27 November

Join Adrian Suljanovic and Annie Kane as they chat about the rebound of mortgage broker market share, what the removal of clawbacks could mean for brokers, and some news from lenders.  This week they discuss:  -MFAA announcing broker market share reaching above 70 per cent once again. -Industry reactions to AMP’s latest move. -A new lender joining the third party.  And much more! 

15m
Dec 01, 2023
New Broker: Why AFL star Tom Rockliff became a broker

After a glittering career at Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide, footballer Tom Rockliff is now setting his sights on being the Best and Fairest in commercial broking. We find out how and why he became a broker. In this episode of New Broker, tune in to find out: __ __ And much more!

42m
Nov 28, 2023
What’s Making Headlines – the week commencing 20 November

The Adviser’s What’s Making Headlines? podcast runs down the big news stories for the week in bite-sized chunks to keep you in the loop. Join Annie Kane and Josh Needs as they discuss the newest aggregator to launch, why brokers think clawback may be illegal, and why more brokers are sending clients to the major banks. This week, they discuss: __ __

15m
Nov 24, 2023
Women in Finance: How diversity provides a competitive advantage

Following the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we’re catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. In this episode, we chat to Rebecca Warren, executive general manager of small-business banking at CommBank, about how she navigated a historically male-dominated industry over her 20-year career and why she believes inclusion and diversity are not just morally imperative, but key to achieving superior business results. Tune in to find out: __ __ And much more!

20m
Nov 23, 2023
How this broker runs 4 brokerages at the same time

Queensland-based broker Danny Blair runs not one, but four broking offices, having opened his fourth Aussie franchise earlier this year. After having become a broker 11 years ago and joining Aussie’s original retail store, Aussie Sunnybank, Danny Blair has rapidly shifted from being a loan writer to a multi-franchise operator, managing Aussie franchises in Kenmore, Mount Ommaney, Ipswich and – most recently – Forest Lake. In this episode of Elite Broker host Annie Kane catches up with the Aussie broker to find out: __ __ And much more!  

38m
Nov 21, 2023