Broker Bulletin
Broker Bulletin is your go-to podcast for tips, stories, and insights straight from the heart of Australia’s broking industry. It’s all about keeping you ahead of the game in a market that’s always on the move. Each week, we chat with guest brokers, industry leaders, and area experts who tackle the big challenges facing broking and share some of the real opportunities on offer. From celebrating wins to dishing out practical advice, each episode will give you the guidance you need to make the most of your broking journey. Whether you’re on the road, at the gym, or taking some time out from a busy day, Broker Bulletin is here to keep you inspired, informed, and ready to take your business to the next level, no matter what stage of your career you are in. So, hit subscribe, join the conversation, and connect with our growing broker community.
Episodes
Don’t wait for a new year to feel ready. Use December and January to create the space you need to kickstart your 2026 the right way.
In this episode of Broker Bulletin, Grace Ormsby sits down with Alberto Gorgioski, Associate Director NSW/ACT at Loan Market, to break down a simple four pillar reset that gets brokers on the front foot and back in control fast. No noise. No theory. Just the moves that ...
A new generation of bridging solutions can unlock opportunities for brokers, agents and buyers alike.
In this episode of Broker Bulletin, Katherine Persoglia sits down with Mira Hohn, Chief Product Officer at Athena, to unpack how Apollo Next has rebuilt bridging finance from the ground up.
The pair break down why this market has been so misunderstood, how innovation is removing the friction a...
Rates eased, confidence lifted, and investors started moving again in 2025. But what’s really driving the next wave of growth?
In the latest episode of Broker Bulletin, Clare George, Associate Director for Commercial at LMG, sits down with Vanessa Rader, Head of Research at Ray White, to unpack the story behind commercial’s comeback and what brokers need to know heading into 2026.
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When Lauren Hall left the safety of an established brand to start her own brokerage, it wasn’t just a career move. It was a confidence reset.
In this episode of Broker Bulletin, she sits down with Loan Market Chief Marketing Officer, Angela Tracey, to unpack the first 12 months of going out on her own.
From identity crisis to clarity, from busyness to balance, Lauren shares ho...
Podcast copy: When you start a brokerage, you’re used to doing every deal, making every decision, and taking every late-night call. But the real growth comes when you finally learn to let go.
In this episode of Broker Bulletin, Tom Caesar, Group Executive for Asset Finance at LMG, sits down with Brendan Zadravec, Director and Finance Broker at Ironbark Asset Finance, to unpack what the...
Growth doesn’t come from grinding harder. It comes from getting sharper.
In this episode of Broker Bulletin, Michael Xia, founder of Mortgage Channel chats to Rob Thomas, LMG’s National Director of Residential, all about the habits and structure behind one of the country’s most productive solo brokerages.
Australia’s #2 ranked Elite Broker shares how he we...
More investors are buying through trusts and non-trading companies. It’s smart, strategic and fast becoming the norm. But for many brokers, it still feels like uncharted territory.
In this episode of Broker Bulletin, Onur Kocabay, founder of Build Invest Grow, sits down with Jeremy Cockram, Head of Lending and Product at Apollo, to unpack how these structures really work, why they’re on the ris...
Too many brokers have a logo, not a brand. In a world of AI noise and eroding trust, the firms that win are the ones clients know, like and rely on.
Rob Simpson, the founder of Loan Market Access, sits down with Loan Market Chief Marketing Officer, Ang Tracey, to unpack how he’s building a regional brokerage that’s bigger than any one broker; with three offices across NSW and a plan to scale wi...
AI won’t replace brokers. But brokers using AI will replace those who don’t.
In this special episode of Broker Bulletin (recorded live at Brokerversity’s AI Flagship Week), Deanna Garrasi sits down with:
- Phil Rogers (Loan Market Edge) – using Gemini inside Google Workspace to auto-extract PAYG income, scan credit files and summarise contracts in minutes.
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Car yards often get first crack at the finance convo. But there's no reason brokers shouldn't be winning it.In this week’s Broker Bulletin, Jordan Mutton, Head of Partnerships – Asset Finance at LMG, sits down with Simon Reid, Director of By 9 Automotive, to reveal how brokers can stop dealerships from hijacking the finance deal, deliver a better buying experience, and lock in lasting client loyalty.You’ll le...
Hype doesn’t close sophisticated borrowers, service does. In this week’s Broker Bulletin, Shubham Bhaskar, founder of Sheel Capital and winner of Diversified Brokerage of the Year at the recent Australian Broking Awards, sits down with Loan Market VIC/TAS State Director Leigh Tsoumerkas.
They unpack how a small team built a big-outcomes brokerage by saying yes to complexity, hiring ahead of nee...
It’s usually not the stuff you think. One dodgy supplier. One reused password. One too-convincing email. Boom…trust gone, deals stalled, reputation cooked.
In this week’s episode of Broker Bulletin, Nicolas Katsouras (GM - Outsourcing) chats with Luke Jarmaine, LMG’s Group Chief Risk Officer, to break down what actually puts broker businesses at risk - and how to stay one step ahea...
In today’s market, the difference between winning and losing a client can come down to just minutes.
In this week’s episode of Broker Bulletin, Alex Ventura, LMG Asset Finance’s head of marketing, sits down with Ace Shuster, Director of Asset Finance Avenue, to unpack the truth about lead generation, and why most brokers are blaming the wrong thing.
Ace reveals how he built a...
Going viral isn’t always the golden ticket brokers imagine it to be.
In this live episode of Broker Bulletin, Adelaide-based broker Sam Neville, founder of I Am Lending, reveals how she built a thriving business almost entirely through TikTok and Instagram and why “likes” don’t always equal leads.
In conversation with LMG’s Grace...
Self-employed clients can be complex, but working with them doesn’t have to be stressful.
In this episode, Jason Basseal, Director at Loan Market Burwood, teams up with Apollo’s Head of Credit, Jacqui Kelleher, to unpack what brokers really need to know when navigating self-employed applications.
With self-employment on the rise, lenders are having to rethink how they assess income...
SMSF loans might sound complex but once you know the structure, they’re often simpler than standard deals.
In this episode of Broker Bulletin, Invictus Finance’s John Cassar and Thinktank’s Joel Harrison strip back the confusion to talk real-world SMSF wins, traps to avoid, and how brokers can start strong in this growing niche.
You’ll learn:
- Why brok...
When you’re chasing success, it’s easy to let health, relationships, and joy slide down the list. But what’s the real cost? And how do you turn it around before it’s too late?
In this special episode of Broker Bulletin, Leigh Tsoumerkas, State Director VIC | TAS Loan Market, sits down with two powerhouse guests:
- Kerry Kalendra, award-winning broker and MANtalk Wel...
What would make a successful broker retire their own brand? And is it worth it?
In this episode of Broker Bulletin, Steve Toome, owner of Loan Market Link in Port Lincoln, tells all to Angela Tracey, CMO of Loan Market. He unpacks his bold move from Port Lincoln Home Loans to a nationally recognised brand, and the 30% business growth that followed.
Steve shares:
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What happens when two decades of broking know-how meets cutting-edge AI?
In this episode of Broker Bulletin, Kath Persoglia, CEO of The Broker’s Bible and LMG’s newest recruit, sits down with Jason Furnell, LMG Group Executive, CX & Product, to explore how years of broking pain turned into one of the industry’s smartest AI-powered tools.
Kath shares th...
If you’re only talking to your clients when they need a home loan, you’re leaving money on the table… and leaving the door open for someone else to steal the relationship.
In this episode of Broker Bulletin, Jason Masri from eCarz Group sits down with LMG Asset Finance Group Executive Tom Caesar to unpack how referral networks can turn a single deal into years of repeat business. Fr...
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