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
Most brokers think success means writing more loans. Michael Tait realised the opposite.
Erin Manhood sits down with LMG's recently crowned Leader of the Year to unpack the moment he stopped writing loans — and stepped fully into leadership.
Today, HT Capital runs with three directors and a culture built on process, accountability and long-term thinking.
What you’ll le...
Behind the rise of a 3,000-strong Leading Ladies community sits decades of frontline growth experience, led by Suzi Trajanovski.
With more than 20 years in third-party and 18 years inside LMG, currently as the National Director, Growth, Suzi has seen what separates brokers who scale from those who stall.
In conversation with Maddie Walton & Kobe Clarke-Jacobs, she breaks down:
• Why brokers plateau when they hire too la...
Jordan Chantry launched her brokerage, MVM Finance Group, with a four-month-old baby, and went on to settle $100 million in just three years.
No perfect timing or huge team on hand, she did it all thanks to a smart structure and relentless focus.
In conversation with Maddie Walton & Kobe Clarke-Jacobs, the trio uncover:
• How Jordan scaled MVM Finance Group while raising two young boys
• The onshore and offshore...
What happens when you walk away from the executive table… and put your own name on the door?
After two decades building powerhouse brands, Andrea McNaughton made the leap from executive roles at Ray White and Loan Market into small business ownership, acquiring one of the largest Loan Market businesses in the country, now known as Loan Market Andrea McNaughton.
In conversation with Maddie Walton & Kobe Clarke-Jacob...
Angelique Tallon designed her business, Zimlend Finance Brokers, around her life. As a full-time mum working in focused pockets, she’s built serious revenue while protecting her energy and her family time.
In conversation with Maddie Walton & Kobe Clarke-Jacobs, the trio dive into:
• How Angel structures her week to maximise output in limited hours
• The offshore support model that unlocked scale
•...
They didn’t inherit a trail book. They didn’t wait 10 years. And they didn’t follow the traditional path.
Maddie Walton, the business owner behind Money Lounge, and Kobe Clarke-Jacobs, the namesake of Finance with Kobe, are building modern, digital-first brokerages powered by brand, automation and bold decisions.
In this special International Women’s Day episode, the Leading Ladies break down:
• How ...
AI in broking has moved beyond curiosity. It’s now about execution.
In this episode of Broker Bulletin, Katherine Persoglia sits down with Whitney Cali, LMG’s Group Executive of Product, Tech and Data, to unpack how leading brokers are embedding AI into daily workflows — not to replace judgement, but to sharpen it.
From My Note Writer and My Quality Assurance inside MyCRM to ...
Hiring ahead of growth. Letting go of perfection. Offshore scale. Onshore leadership. Capacity before volume. Protecting culture. Redefining success.
High-performing brokerages aren’t built by accident — they’re built by deliberate choices.
In this Broker Bulletin episode, Denya Dean sits down with Tina Howes, Director of Amara Mortgage Brokers, to unpack how she’s built out ...
Growth plans. Hard calls. Systems that scale. Culture under pressure. Client focus. Offshore support. Letting go of control.
High-performing brokerages aren’t built on theory — they’re built on decisions.
In this Broker Bulletin episode, Denya Dean goes inside the engine room with Simon Carl, Director of The Loan Company, one of WA’s most consistent Top 100 bu...
Interest rates. Inflation. Construction bottlenecks. Investor heat. First home buyer surges. Regulation overload. Every market moving in its own direction.
In this Broker Bulletin episode, Sam White sits down with Dan White (Managing Director, Ray White Group) and Nerida Conisbee (Chief Economist, Ray White) to unpack the big picture—and what it really means for brokers on the ground.
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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...
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 first 15 mont...
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...
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