Broker Bulletin
Episodes
Reset. Refocus. Reload: your December/January gameplan
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 epi...
How brokers can unlock the next-home market with category defining innovation
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new generation of bridging solutions can unlock opportunities for brokers, agents and buyers alike. In this episode of Broker Bulletin, Katherine Pe...
Inside the commercial comeback: what’s driving the next boom?
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rates eased, confidence lifted, and investors started moving again in 2025. But what’s really driving the next wave of growth? In the latest epi...
The courage to go solo
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.&nb...
From loan writer to leader (and learning to let go)
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
From $50M to $500M: how Michael Xia is building a powerhouse brokerage
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Growth doesn’t come from grinding harder. It comes from getting sharper.In this episode of Broker Bulletin, Michael Xia, founder of&nb...
The rise of trust lending: what brokers need to know
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More investors are buying through trusts and non-trading companies. It’s smart, strategic and fast becoming the norm. But for many brokers, it s...
Brand before broker: how to build a business that lasts
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. R...
From admin to advantage: the brokers using AI right
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How brokers win the car conversation (and keep clients for life)
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Service > spin: the real way to win complex deals
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hype doesn’t close sophisticated borrowers, service does. In this week’s Broker Bulletin, Shubham Bhaskar, founder of Sheel Capital and wi...
What actually breaks a brokerage?
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s usually not the stuff you think. One dodgy supplier. One reused password. One too-convincing email. Boom…trust gone, deals stalled, ...
The 10-minute rule that separates top brokers from the rest
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bull...
The truth about going viral as a mortgage broker
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Going viral isn’t always the golden ticket brokers imagine it to be. In this live episode of Broker Bulletin, Adelaide-based...
The Lending Lowdown: Debunking the SMSF myth
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SMSF loans might sound complex but once you know the structure, they’re often simpler than standard deals. In this episode of Broker Bulletin, I...
The Lending Lowdown: faster approvals for self-employed clients
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Self-employed clients can be complex, but working with them doesn’t have to be stressful. In this episode, Jason Basseal, Director at Loan Marke...
Burnout, breakdown, breakthrough: the broker’s guide to building business and a life.
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How rebranding grew my brokerage 30%
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Lo...
The broker behind the bible: turning policy pain into AI-powered progress
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when two decades of broking know-how meets cutting-edge AI? In this episode of Broker Bulletin, Kath Persoglia, CEO of The...
More deals, less effort: how smart brokers win with referrals
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
From paycheck to profit: how to level up from employee to owner
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about the leap from broker to business owner? It’s a big decision that comes with a steep learning curve. But get it right, and the ups...
How to close customers on the first call
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could lock in commitment and get a headstart on necessary docs, all before you hang up the phone? In this episode of Broker Bulletin,...
The broker who said no to referral partners – and built a $140M business from Instagram
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could grow your brokerage without paying for leads or relying on referral partners? In this episode of Broker Bulletin, David McQueen...
Why not all business is good business: Sam White and Lauren Hall
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to a thriving brokerage isn’t doing more… but doing what feels right? For Lauren Hall, real success came whe...
Be the expert the media calls (and reap the awards) – PR tips for brokers
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want your name in the media? Wondering how brokers land those award wins and turn a single headline into months of momentum? In this episode of&...
Engaged and ready for anything: how to give your team the edge
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping a broker network engaged in a fast-changing market is no small feat. But for Stephen Harris, General Manager of Nectar Mortgages, it&rsqu...
Debunking the SMSF myth: Why it’s not that complicated
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SMSF loans might sound complex but once you know the structure, they’re often simpler than standard deals. In this episode of Broker Bulletin, I...
What smart brokers are doing with AI (and how you can too)
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is no longer just a buzzword… it’s a business survival tool. In this fast-paced episode of Broker Bulletin, LMG’s Grace Ormsby c...
Should you go into business with family?
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it really like to work with family? For Tom and Steve Kelly, it’s been the secret to running a thriving mortgage broking business. ...
One brand, one mission: how Atlas Broker cut the noise to achieve scale
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re running a business with multiple brands or juggling inconsistent messaging, this one is for you. For the latest episode of Broke...
How to create a TikTok lead-gen machine
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How has this new-to-industry broker built a social media strategy that’s now fuelling 80% of his business? In this episode of Broker Bulletin, L...
How one smart hire can spearhead business growth
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring staff can be an expensive exercise, but it’s an important investment if you are seeking out growth. Jay Yazbek, of Yaz Finance, joi...
Cracking the Code – faster approvals for self-employed clients
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Self-employed clients can be complex, but working with them doesn’t have to be stressful. In this episode, Jason Basseal, Director at Loan Marke...
How this brokerage won back valuable time and accelerated growth
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
By restructuring your business, you too could unlock 30 to 50% of your day to spend more time on strategic priorities, client relationships, and ...
How the economy can make or break brokers
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With global trade tensions simmering, interest rate cut chatter doing the rounds, and Australia’s economic growth ticking along at low levels, i...
Broker Binge Easter Edition: How to win in commercial & asset finance - the broker’s growth playbook
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cracking open the diversified broker conversation with some eggstra insights over the Easter long weekend. Thinking about making the leap into co...
Broker Binge Easter Edition: Working on the 1% - How this Broker Helps 400+ Clients a Year
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cracking open the diversified broker conversation with some eggstra insights over the Easter long weekend. Alan Walker went from writing $10k pe...
Broker Binge Easter Edition: How Invictus' Elie Ayoub built out a bulletproof business
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cracking open the diversified broker conversation with some eggstra insights over the Easter long weekend. What does it really take to build a b...
Broker Binge Easter Edition: Winning the quote v winning the client - why they aren’t the same thing
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cracking open the diversified broker conversation with some eggstra insights over the Easter long weekend. Broking is ‘the best job in the...
How to scale, win & stay on top feat. Phil Rogers
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're in it for long-term success, profitability alone won’t get you there. In this episode, Loan Market CEO David McQueen chats with Phil R...
The real cost of a bad hire and how to avoid it
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring the wrong person can cost you more than just time and money; it can knock the wind out of your culture and momentum. So how do you make sure yo...
Ready to run your own show? Here’s how this banker made the big leap to broking
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Making the move from a salaried role into broking can feel like a big, uncertain step - but with the right support systems in place, it can pay off in...
Juggling clients, kids and chaos: How this broker creates ‘pretty damn good’ balance
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the craziness of start-up life to building a thriving business with a fully remote team, Dr Lisa Bridgett shares how she juggles it all – a...
Sam White and Paul Hixon on burnout to breakthrough: how to scale without slowing down
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you take a broking business to a high-performing, scalable enterprise without burning out in the process? In this special Success Breeds ...
How to win in commercial & asset finance: the broker’s growth playbook
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about making the leap into commercial or asset finance? In this episode, the director of South Australia’s Centrone Finance, Matt Centr...
How Invictus' Elie Ayoub built out a bulletproof business
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to build a brokerage that stands the test of time? In this episode of Broker Bulletin, Elie Ayoub, an industr...
Getting in the growth zone: Why mindset is everything
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For brokers looking to grow, change is unavoidable. So how do you embrace it without feeling overwhelmed? In this episode of Broker Bulletin, Loa...
Celebrating IWD: This broker turned her business into a platform for change - here’s how
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to make an impact - whether in business or life - you have to take action. In this very special International Women’s Day (IWD) epis...
Why your #1 business focus should be the top of the funnel
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Too many brokers run their business based on settlements; but what if shifting your focus to the top of the funnel is the real game-changer? In this e...
Sam White and Amanda Young talk building smart businesses for the long run
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In her short time as a broker, Amanda Young’s already built out a team of five, with a target to write $70 million in loans over 12 months. This...
How to create clients that keep coming back; Tactics from #1 global broker, Paulette Trotter
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Building a business where 70% of clients come back? That takes more than just good service - it takes a rock-solid system. In this episode of Bro...
How to build out your broker business blueprint – and why strategy is king
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can’t grow a business without a plan. But how do you create one that actually works? And more importantly, how do you make it stick? In this...
How brokers can win in 2025
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Growth isn’t just about ambition. It’s about having the right tools, strategies, and support in place to make it happen. For the off...
Working on the 1% - How this Broker Helps 400+ Clients a Year
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Walker went from writing $10k per month in 2020 to $40k each month in 2023. How did he do it? For this episode of Broker Bulletin, LMG Director o...
Property Market Trends to Watch in 2025
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looming cash rate cuts, Trump tariff tradeoffs, and an upcoming Australian election; How will the next 12 months play out for property? On the very fi...