Connective

Connective: The Talk Series

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Connective: The Talk Series brings together leading brokers, industry experts and partners to share practical insights on building, growing and adapting a successful business. Each episode explores the trends shaping the market, from policy and lending to business growth and client strategy, through candid conversations with people who understand the industry firsthand. Hosted by Connective, The Talk Series is designed for brokers who want to stay informed, keep learning and apply real-world insights to their business.

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Episodes

Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Chantal Cutter, Cutter & Co Financial 02.07.2026 36:50

In this episode, Brad Clucas is joined by Chantal Cutter, Director at Cutter & Co Financial, to discuss her journey from a long-standing banking career to building a successful brokerage. With over 20 years' industry experience, Chantal reflects on the pivotal moments that have shaped her career, including her battle with triple negative breast cancer and how the experience transformed h...

Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Chris Hazell, Bespoke Finance Group 02.07.2026 36:03

In this episode, Brad Clucas chats with Chris Hazell, Owner and Director of Bespoke Finance Group, about his path from entering the finance industry to building an award-winning brokerage. Chris shares the pivotal decisions that shaped his business, from taking full ownership and navigating the challenges of COVID to simplifying his offering and focusing on sustainable growth. He also explores bu...

Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Clinton Waters, Axton Finance 02.07.2026 51:58

In this episode, Brad Clucas connects with Clinton Waters, Owner and Director of Axton Finance, to discuss practical strategies for getting more out of your CRM and streamlining everyday business operations. Clinton explores how custom templates and automated workflows can improve efficiency, alongside practical tips for managing email more effectively to reduce clutter and save time. He also dis...

Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Lucy Blain and Stephanie Duncan 02.07.2026 57:13

In this episode, Brad Clucas shares the mic with Lucy Blain, Director at Blain Financial, and Stephanie Duncan, Managing Director at Hendrick Financial to share practical insights on building referral partnerships that support long-term business growth. Drawing on their own experiences, Lucy and Stephanie explore the importance of trust, communication and delivering value, while sharing strategie...

Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Sarah Smelt, Finance Society 25.06.2026 44:24

In this episode, Brad Clucas speaks with Sarah Smelt, founder of Finance Society, about building a modern brokerage with purpose and flexibility. Sarah shares her journey from banking into broking, and how she grew Finance Society from a solo operation into a thriving team in just a few years. She unpacks how defining a clear niche, leveraging social media and building a strong personal brand hav...

Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Jamie King, BlueRock 14.05.2026 33:56

In this episode, Brad Clucas sits down with Jamie King, Executive Managing Partner at BlueRock, to explore what it takes to build a high-performing, scalable broking business. Jamie shares his journey from solo broker to leading a growing team, unpacking the role of referral partnerships, an advisory-first mindset and the systems that support sustainable growth. The conversation covers attracting...