The Successful Adviser by James McCracken

When it comes to recruiting mortgage brokers to help you build your firm, Tim Barnard has his finger on the pulse.

Whether you are looking to hire a salaried or contract broker, there are a number of…

With a passion for data and property, it’s no surprise that Roxi Becker is now supporting the 3rd party channel in her role at CoreLogic.

In this interview, Roxi provides a brief time of her career a…

As a well known authority and buyer’s agent for commercial property investors, Steve Palise has also purchased more than 1,000 residential properties for his property investing clients.

This of cours…

There's no question Blake Buchanan would be one of the most trusted and respected leaders in the mortgage and finance industry.

Having started in the industry over 20 years ago as a broker and subseq…

As the founder of Home Loan Experts, Otto Dargan, or at the very least, the firm he built, would be no stranger to a lot of mortgage brokers.

In today's conversation with Otto, he elaborates on how h…

With a penchant for speaking the truth, there’s a reason Jamie Holroyd has built a trusted reputation as an advisor and confidant to his clients.

This would have to be the most candid interview I hav…

Unlike most of our guests, Andrew Stevens is a well known and respected supplier to the industry rather than a broker from within the industry.

Andrew has established Online Broker Think Tank, which …

When you’ve assessed and approved over a billion dollars in lending within the banks, it is more than just a good apprenticeship to set you up for a life in broking, it’s the foundations to a rewardi…

It’s seldom you come across a person who has started a movement, though that’s exactly what Philip Robison has done.

As the the founder of Saving Brothers and a property professional, Philip is drive…

As we all know, time is arguably the most precious commodity for every mortgage broker.

In this podcast with gun loan administrator turned business owner, Mandy Love, we look at the importance of hav…

Many brokers spend a lot of energy and mo…

Having interviewed over 160 podcast guests and had extraordinary conversations with many incredible people, it’s a big call to say this is the most important podcast I’ve done, particularly since it …

Operating a broking practice can be challenging, especially if you’re just starting out. It’s even more so if you used to work as an employee in one. Transitioning from employee to owner can be trick…

The sole operator mentality can only take mortgage brokers so far. At some point, brokers will need to delegate key responsibilities to their team members. This will allow them to focus on the strate…

There’s been a subtle paradigm shift in the mortgage broking industry in recent years. More and more brokers are embracing the idea of being a broker AND a business owner. It’s no longer about being …

Should you earn 90% commission as an independent broker or base salary + 40% as a PAYG broker? The numbers might suggest that the answer is obvious. 

However, just like loans, there are different sce…

When it comes to the attributes of successful brokers, often, it can be easy to focus solely on those most visible, like great process, capable staff, high-quality client base, etc.

A less obvious, y…

There are many nice, polite, pleasant, and well-meaning brokers out there. But sometimes their communication style often doesn’t result in the number of conversions, income or lifestyle  they want to…

At age 20, when most young adults are figuring out what they want to do with life, Kim Davie became a property owner.

With an avid interest in property investing, Kim turned her back on corporate in …