Broker Daily Podcast Network

The federal budget has shaken up the lending landscape, but could the changes also push brokers to look beyond their traditional patch and find new opportunities? In the first episode of The Broker Show, mortgage broker and Its Simple Finance founder Joseph Daoud sits down with LoanOptions.ai founder Julian Fayad to unpack the fallout from the budget, where brokers could find their next phase of g...

Broker technology is moving faster than ever, but as the industry shifts from experimenting with new tools to putting them into practice, how can brokers build a tech stack that actually supports their business? Join Broker Daily's Julian Barnes and broker coach Jason Back as they unpack the next phase of broker technology, from getting more out of your CRM and cleaning up client data to APIs, int...

With the clock ticking on residential SMSF lending, FOMO is taking hold, with Finni reporting record inquiry levels as borrowers scramble to beat the incoming ban. Join Broker Daily's Julian Barnes and Finni brokers Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos as they unpack the last-minute SMSF rush, the risks facing borrowers starting from scratch, and why a single delay could now derail an entire tran...

Residential SMSF lending may be on the way out, but could the government's crackdown open the door to a new commercial property opportunity? Join Liam Garman and Accendo Financial founder Trent Carter as they unpack what the LRBA changes could mean for business owners, including the potential to buy commercial premises through an SMSF and redirect rent that may otherwise be paid to a landlord into...

Ever had a full day stretching out in front of you, only to watch it disappear in a blur of emails, phone calls, and firefighting? If so, the problem may not be your workload – it may be how you're managing your time. Join Broker Daily's Julian Barnes and broker coach Jason Back as they unpack the strategy behind effective time management; exploring why the busiest brokers aren't always the most s...

The government's decision to ban new SMSF borrowing for residential property has reshaped the lending landscape almost overnight. So what happens now? Join Broker Daily's Julian Barnes, with Finni brokers Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos as they unpack the implications of the reforms, from the race to settle existing deals before the transition deadline to the industry's response and what the...

Could one conversation transform the way your SME clients manage their business? Liam Garman and Trent Carter unpack why cash flow is emerging as one of the biggest challenges facing SMEs, from the impact of Payday Super to the warning signs brokers should be spotting before problems arise. The pair also explore how working capital solutions – including trade finance, debtor finance, and overdraft...

For many brokers, EOFY is synonymous with tax planning and paperwork. But it can also provide the perfect opportunity to reconnect with clients, reflect on business performance, and lay the foundations for the year ahead. That was the focus of this week's Business Accelerator, where Broker Essentials founder Jason Back joined Broker Daily's Julian Barnes to unpack how brokers can use EOFY as a cat...

As brokers face growing compliance requirements, rising client expectations, and increasing pressure to diversify, the technology underpinning their businesses has never been more important. This week's Broker Daily Spotlight explores how Lend's do-it-all platform has the capacity to be the engine room of the modern brokerage. Julian Barnes is joined by Lend's head of broker and third-party distri...

The federal government's proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have already reshaped the property investment landscape. Now, attention is turning to self-managed super funds (SMSF), with the Greens calling for tighter rules around SMSF property investment as part of the broader housing affordability debate. Broker Daily's senior journalist Julian Barnes is joined by Finni's Ev...

For brokers looking to expand beyond residential lending, SME finance can offer significant opportunities. But making the transition successfully requires more than simply adding new products to your toolkit. That transition was the focus of this week's Finance Specialist, where Liam Garman and Trent Carter explored what it takes to build a successful foundation in SME finance, from choosing a nic...

AI is transforming the way brokers work, helping automate tasks, streamline workflows, and free up valuable time. But as the technology becomes more widely adopted, a new challenge is emerging: if everyone has access to the same tools, what sets you apart? In this week's Business Accelerator, Julian Barnes and Jason Back explore how brokers can use AI to improve productivity without losing the exp...

What does the future of broking look like in an industry being reshaped by technology, regulation, and shifting client expectations? This week's Broker Daily Spotlight explores why trust will remain at the heart of this question, even as the pace of change accelerates. Broker Daily's Julian Barnes is joined by Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) CEO Anja Pannek to discuss the forc...

Mortgage demand is slowing, even as housing remains firmly on the national agenda. So what's keeping buyers on the sidelines? In this week's Broker Daily Uncut, Julian Barnes, alongside Finni's Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos, unpacks the slowdown in mortgage demand, the challenges facing first home buyers and investors, and why affordability remains one of the biggest barriers to home owner...

Innovation has become one of the most talked-about topics in broking, but what does it actually look like in practice? Is it AI, automation, and new technology, or can innovation also be found in the way brokers market, communicate, and serve their clients In this week's Business Accelerator, Julian Barnes and Jason Back unpack what separates the industry's most innovative brokers from the rest, e...

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend for brokers – it's already being tested in real businesses, on real clients, and in real workflows.  How this will affect business, competition, client expectations, or compliance remains to be seen.  In this week's Broker Daily Uncut, Julian Barnes is joined by Finni's Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos to explore how brokers are using AI to...

As the broking industry continues its push towards bigger teams, greater scale, and increased automation, can smaller brokerages still compete? In this week's Business Accelerator, Broker Daily journalist Julian Barnes and broker coach Jason Back explore the advantages small brokerages can bring to the market, from agility and faster decision making to stronger client relationships and niche exper...

Australia's property market is changing – and not just because of interest rates, house prices, or government policy. New data suggests property investing is increasingly being concentrated among older Australians, while younger generations face growing barriers to entering the market. In this episode of Broker Daily Uncut, Julian Barnes is joined by Finni's Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos t...

As brokers compete in an increasingly crowded market, how do you build referral partnerships that create sustainable growth — not just one-off deals? In this week's Business Accelerator, Julian Barnes and Jason Back unpack how referral relationships are evolving from transactional lead sharing into long-term strategic alliances built on trust, communication, and shared client outcomes. The duo als...

With proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax rattling investors across Australia, the property market is entering a period of major uncertainty. From falling borrowing power to shifting investor strategies, brokers are already seeing the effects ripple through lending, property demand, and portfolio planning. Broker Daily's Julian Barnes is joined by Finni's Eva Loisance and Cos...

Liam Garman and Trent Carter unpack why many SME brokers are heading into the new financial year with dangerously inflated pipelines – and how changing credit conditions could expose the gap between CRM optimism and real, fundable revenue. From tightening borrowing capacity and investor tax uncertainty through to slower settlement cycles and declining credit appetite, the pair explore why historic...

As brokers compete in an increasingly crowded market, how do you generate consistent leads without losing the human connection that drives long-term growth? In this week's Business Accelerator, Julian Barnes and Jason Back unpack the fundamentals of sustainable lead generation – from referrals and networking to branding, social media, and strategic partnerships. The duo also explore how brokers ca...

How does Australia's largest mortgage lender view the mortgage broker market? We sat down with CBA to find out how the major bank is evolving its mortgage proposition and its broker strategy. Broker Daily's Alex Whitlock is joined by Baber Zaka, general manager of third-party banking at CBA, to unpack the evolving nature of lending, the future of the broker channel, and why the human element remai...

With the federal budget sending shock waves through the property market, brokers and investors are scrambling to understand what sweeping changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax could mean for borrowing power, property values, and the future of investing in Australia. Broker Daily's Julian Barnes is joined by Finni's Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos to unpack the fallout from the pr...

Federal budget reforms have officially landed, restricting negative gearing to new builds and overhauling capital gains tax. But what do the changes actually mean for investors, first home buyers, and the property market as a whole? In a recent live stream on Property Buzz, real estate coach and commentator Tom Panos joins Momentum Media director Phil Tarrant and real estate managing editor Liam G...