Broker Daily Podcast Network

The mortgage broking industry has come a long way since its early days in the 1990s, when brokers relied on paper files, hand scanners, and in-person meetings. In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, Alex Whitlock and Jason Back explore how broking has evolved and where it's headed next. Brokers once spent hours collecting physical documents and driving to client meetings. Today, digital t...

Seasonal trends are likely to have an impact on the operations of SMEs. For finance brokers, this is something to remain aware of. In this latest episode of Finance Specialist with Jack Campbell and Trent Carter, the duo discuss the latest impacts on small business and what it means for borrowers. With an election right around the corner, interest rate cuts expected, a busy period full of pubic ho...

It's officially election week with voters taking to the polls on 3 May. The industry will surely be preparing for election promises to be enacted depending on the outcome. This was one of the topics covered in this episode of Broker Daily Uncut. Host Jack Campbell was joined by co-hosts Alex Whitlock and Phillip Tarrant to give some speculation into the outcome of the election. Also touched on was...

In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, host Alex Whitlock is joined by Broker Essentials' Jason Back to delve into the current market influencers that are impacting how a broker operates. An election, high interest rates, uncertain economy, and a volatile market are all having an impact on the day-to-day for brokers. Successful brokers must learn to keep development strong despite a chall...

With recent results from the Bank of Queensland (BOQ) showing an increased focus on the proprietary channel and no updates for its broker channel pause from August 2024, signs point to an exit from third- party. In this latest episode of Broker Daily Uncut, host Jack Campbell unpacks the announcement with co-hosts Alex Whitlock and Phillip Tarrant. The future of brokers and BOQ is vague and unconv...

In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, host Alex Whitlock and co-host Jason Back unpack the volatile state of the economy and how it can impact how brokers operate. Geopolitics, an upcoming election, and interest rate drama have culminated in a cocktail of uncertainty, making it a stressful time for brokers. These factors have the potential to impact loan books. Brokers must prepare for s...

Brokers have countless avenues available to them when building a career. Whether solo, at a brokerage, or running a business, there are a variety of business models that have unique benefits and disadvantages. Further to the business model, there are plenty of lending options available. This was the topic of discussion in this latest episode of Finance Specialist. Host Jack Campbell was joined by...

Each party is continuing attempts to win over voters in the lead-up to the election with housing-related policies. In this latest episode of Broker Daily Uncut, host Jack Campbell was joined by co-hosts Phillip Tarrant and Alex Whitlock to chat through the latest announcement from the Labor and Coalition governments. Busy times on the horizon for brokers as we approach the federal election and the...

In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, host Alex Whitlock and co-host Jason Back outline the strategy needed to be an effective broker. The modern market shifts constantly and brokers must be adaptive and vigilant of these changes. Tech is having a major impact across all industries and broking is no exception. AI and automation are changing how tasks are performed and brokers must harnes...

The pandemic forced many industries to adopt remote and hybrid work structures. Now off the back of COVID-19, some brokers are choosing to remain virtual. Accendo Finance's Trent Carter discussed these themes in this latest episode of Finance Specialist. His business has gone fully remote, the benefits of which are massive overhead cost savings. Despite this, Carter said there still needs to be co...

In a special episode of Broker Daily Uncut, recorded from the floor at the Better Business Summit in Sydney, two top- performing brokers discuss what's influencing the industry, for better or worse. First though, Cloudstaff's director of property service APAC, Paul Findlay, and Broker Daily's partnerships manager Lizzie Whitlock discussed the happenings of the event. With hundreds of brokers packi...

Some brokers aim to build large-scale businesses, with $100 million-plus loan books, while others prefer a smaller, client-focused practice with better work/life balance. Neither of these paths is more successful than the other. It all depends on the individual's goals. This was the topic of discussion in the latest episode of Business Accelerator, where host Alex Whitlock was joined by Jason Back...

Brokers servicing SME clients can benefit from having an understanding of risks and value drivers. This was the topic of discussion in this latest episode of Finance Specialist. Here, host Jack Campbell was joined by Trent Carter and John Sgambelluri from Accendo Financial to unpack some actionable tips for navigating business valuation. Sgambelluri outlined how target multiples and diversificatio...

In this episode of Broker Daily Uncut, host Phillip Tarrant is joined by CBA's general manager of third-party, Baber Zaka, to discuss the how the major is overcoming perceptions and reinforcing a strong commitment to the broker channel. The conversation delved into an admitted lack of transparency with brokers. Zaka understands the broker proposition is a crucial component of the loan market and C...

Depending on the business model a broker works under, profitability can vary dramatically. Solo practitioners, boutique brokerages, and large firms all face unique challenges. In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, Alex Whitlock and Jason Back outline how to navigate profitability, no matter which model applies. Transitioning from a solo broker to a business owner involves higher stress,...

With anticipation ramping up for the upcoming federal election, many are keeping a keen eye on the policies and promises given, particularly regarding the nation's SMEs. In this latest episode of Finance Specialist, hosts Jack Campbell and Accendo's Trent Carter discussed the range of government policies, such as Labor's new national small business strategy, and how they will affect Australia''s s...

First home buyers and low- to middle-income earners will be happy with recent changes to the Help to Buy scheme, making the financial burden of taking out a mortgage that little bit easier. This was the topic of discussion in this latest episode of Broker Daily Uncut, with Jack Campbell and Alex Whitlock. Also discussed was the recent payroll tax inquiry held at NSW Parliament. The outcome is up i...

In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, Alex Whitlock is joined by Broker Essentials' Jason Back to discuss profitability for the modern broker. Back said that making money is becoming harder as market share hits record highs and overheads add pressure. For a broker wanting to go solo, it can be daunting. Back unpacks some tips for staying profitable amid uncertainty.

Alt doc is an important offering in the lending ecosystem. However, brokers who immediately jump to these types of loans could be disadvantaging clients. This was one of the topics of discussion in this latest episode of Finance Specialist. Filling in for Jack Campbell, Alex Whitlock unpacked this trend with Accendo's Trent Carter. While Carter said he certainly isn't anti-alt doc, he understands...

Every couple of years, there's a new controversy that rocks the broking world. Recently, it was misinformation on broker commissions. Could this be the fault of biased journalism? In this episode of Broker Daily Uncut, the team discusses the "beat ups" that brokers endure through the media and how despite some negative press, the industry comes through unified. With market share at record highs, t...

In this episode of Business Accelerator, with Jason Back and Alex Whitlock, the duo discuss the best methods for driving growth amid shifts in the market. Marketing and communication are extremely important for winning new clients and brokers must put effort into how they present themselves to consumers. It pays to know your audience. Don't just assume – drive connection. Brokers must strive for "...

The news has been constant in the broking world. With changes around every corner and trends fluctuating constantly, brokers can have a tough time servicing clients effectively. Trent Carter and Jack Campbell delve into this uncertainty in this latest episode of Finance Specialist, where Carter drives home just how important it is to be across clients' needs and market trends. It's a collaborative...

The broking industry can pat itself on the back after reaching a record-high 76 per cent market share. In this episode of Broker Daily Uncut, Phil Tarrant and Alex Whitlock unpack the milestone involvement and ponder on the possibility of reaching the coveted 80 per cent mark many are predicting. Also touched on was the current state of property investment scrutiny. What has been described as a "d...

In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, Alex Whitlock and Jason Back discuss the constant evolution of the broking industry and how there is opportunity to capitalise on this change. As interest rates fluctuate, cost-of-living pressures mount, and regulation is introduced, the borrowing habits of clients will change. Back said that humans generally aren't a fan of change, which can affect...

AI and tech are massively beneficial for the modern broker to streamline processes. It's not replacing, but enabling more client-facing time. This was the topic of discussion in this latest episode of Broker Daily Spotlight, where Lendi Group's co-founder and CEO David Hyman and co-founder and chief operating officer Sebastian Watkins delve into the advancements in tech happening across the busine...