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The Adviser Podcast Network brings together the best of the Australian broking industry within one dedicated platform – delivering brokers professional development advice and top tips on running a successful broking business.
Lead by editor Annie Kane, The Adviser Podcast Network includes a number of focused programs, including:
Elite Broker: Interviews with Australia's leading brokers to uncover their career progression, how they're operating a busy broker business, and their top tips for brokers looking to run a successful brokerage.
In Focus: Looking at one particular theme, segment or trend impacting the broking industry, In Focus aims to help brokers keep across the latest developments in the space.
Also discover what's impacting the property market in What's Making Headlines and tune in to discover more about leading brokers in the Awards Finalist Showcase!
Subscribe today and receive each new podcast direct to your podcast player.
For further information visit www.theadviser.com.au or email editor@theadviser.com.au.
Lead by editor Annie Kane, The Adviser Podcast Network includes a number of focused programs, including:
Elite Broker: Interviews with Australia's leading brokers to uncover their career progression, how they're operating a busy broker business, and their top tips for brokers looking to run a successful brokerage.
In Focus: Looking at one particular theme, segment or trend impacting the broking industry, In Focus aims to help brokers keep across the latest developments in the space.
Also discover what's impacting the property market in What's Making Headlines and tune in to discover more about leading brokers in the Awards Finalist Showcase!
Subscribe today and receive each new podcast direct to your podcast player.
For further information visit www.theadviser.com.au or email editor@theadviser.com.au.
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Nicole Taylor has spent over two decades in asset and medico finance before making the leap into broking, and in just two years she's carved out a niche in asset and medical finance across two separate businesses. In this episode of New Broker, host Annie Kane catches up with the Queensland-based broker Taylor, the founder of Medifund and one of the co-franchisees of Loan Market's first dedicated asset finance brokerage, about why she left a long career in banking for broking, how she built a business from scratch, and what it takes to specialise in asset finance. Tune in to discover: How she combined her experience in car dealerships and medical finance to create unique brokerage offerings. The strategies she uses to grow her pipeline Her tips for brokers on leveraging niche expertise And much more!
Welcome to The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights. Join host Annie Kane and commercial content writer Ben Squires, as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: A stream of brokerage acquisitions. How lenders are supporting flood and bushfire victims. The first non-bank to tighten up trust lending policies. And much more!
As the new calendar year begins, many SMEs are shifting focus from getting by to actively planning for growth, taking stock of their funding needs and looking for smarter ways to scale. In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Bizcap, we speak with Isaac Garson, senior business development manager at the non-bank lender, to unpack the key trends shaping SME lending in 2026 and what they mean for the brokers who service this segment. Tune in to learn: Why SMEs are prioritising speed, flexibility, and cash flow-aligned funding. How brokers can leverage non-banks to deliver faster, more adaptive solutions. Why a human-centred approach still matters. And much more!
The year 2026 will not be a normal year for the broking industry. The gap between brokers who adapt quickly and those who don't is widening fast – driven by AI, changing borrower behaviour, rising competition, and new expectations around speed and visibility. In this episode of Elite Broker, Annie Kane unpacks how and why the 13th annual Better Business Summit 2026, run with the support of principal partner NAB, is helping top brokerages across the country pull away from the pack in 2026. Tune in to find out: How the Better Business Summit agenda will deliver tactical and practical business advice. The new normal in lead generation, visibility, and broker operations in 2026. How brokers can help come up with a solution to the awards conundrum. And much more!
Welcome to The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights. Join host Annie Kane and senior journalist on Broker Daily, Julian Barnes, as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: What the broking industry thinks 2026 will look like. Why Western Australian brokers think Help to Buy could be improved. How the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme is pushing up house prices. And much more!
As more Australians look to upsize, downsize, or relocate in a fast-moving property market, bridging finance is emerging as a critical – yet often misunderstood – tool to help borrowers make their next move with confidence. In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Athena Home Loans, we sit down with Athena's chief product officer, Mira Hohn, to unpack what's happening in the property market, why so many Australians feel "stuck", and how better bridging solutions could unlock greater mobility. Hohn shares how Athena has been working with brokers to co-create an innovative new product and scenario modelling tool to help brokers and their clients navigate complex buy-sell decisions. Tune in to discover: Why fewer Australians are moving – and what's holding them back. How bridging finance can help borrowers buy before they sell. How Athena's new tools and policies are making bridging simpler, fairer, and more flexible. And much more!
Stephanie Thomas never planned to become a mortgage broker – but four years on, she's leading a 20-person team across three Queensland offices and was named Mortgage Broker of the Year at the Women in Finance Awards 2025. In this episode of Elite Broker, Annie Kane sits down with the Loan Market Ignite director to unpack how she built a high-growth brokerage from scratch without a client database; why education and service sit at the heart of her model; and how she's used people, process, and technology to scale quickly without sacrificing client experience. Tune in to find out: How she's built her team to settle around $450 million a year. How she structures a multi-office, pod-based team across Brisbane, Ipswich, and Buderim. How AI, automation, and delegation help her manage hundreds of loans a year. And much more!
Welcome to The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights. Join host Annie Kane and commercial writer Ben Squires as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: The growing volume of lenders forecasting a rate hike in February. The flurry of regulatory action taken against lenders and brokers. The top brokers listed in the Elite Broker Ranking – Asset Finance, partnered by Optimise Aggregation. And much more!
As more mortgage brokers look to elevate their performance and build sustainable, scalable businesses, broker coaching is emerging as one of the most in-demand support tools in the industry. In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Success & Broker, we sit down with broker-turned-coach Ruan Burger to explore why coaching has become a critical component of broker growth – and what it actually looks like behind the scenes. Burger shares how he transitioned from elite broker to business coach, the common challenges he helps brokers overcome, and the importance of building a brokerage that aligns with your life, not the other way around. Tune in to discover: What today's brokers really need help with – and why demand for coaching is rising. The most common "hidden problems" in broker businesses (and how to spot them). How social proof, client experience, and strong internal processes can transform a brokerage. And much more!
Felix Katzen stumbled into the world of asset finance by accident, but he's been hitting the ground running, rapidly growing his brokerage, and expanding out his team. In this episode of Elite Broker, Annie Kane sits down with Katzen – founder of Katzen Financial Group – to unpack his journey from contractor to business owner, how he rebuilt lender accreditations from scratch, and the high-volume, rapid turnaround model that defines his business today. Tune in to find out: How he's grown his brokerage into a busy commercial outfit in just 18 months. How he manages 40 loans a month. His approach to hiring and building culture in a new brokerage. And much more!
Welcome to The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights. Join host Annie Kane and commercial writer Ben Squires as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: The RBA's surprising rhetoric on the cash rate trajectory. The problems with the CSLR funding model. Why we might need to start calling Macquarie a major bank. And much more!
Elite Broker Katrina Rowlands was among the first generation of mortgage brokers and has gone to win countless awards for her and her team. But what's next? In this special return episode of Elite Broker, Annie Kane catches up with Rowlands – AFG's first Hall of Fame recipient and a mentor and champion of the broking industry – to unpack her three decades in the industry, why she started up a female broker scholarship program, and how she's running her successful Wollongong-based brokerage with her daughter. Tune in to find out: Why she set up a women's broking scholarship (now called Women on the Move). The ins and outs of succession planning with a family member. Her top tips for aspirational mentors. And much more!
Welcome to The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights. Join host Annie Kane and commercial writer Ben Squires as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: Controversy around the new Help to Buy scheme. Why another major bank thinks this is the end of rate cuts. RACQ Bank offloads its retail banking arm. And much more!
Momentum Media was proud to bring the Women in Finance community together for the 2025 Women in Finance Summit and Awards in Sydney – a day and night celebrating excellence, leadership, and authentic storytelling across financial services. In this episode of the Women in Finance Podcast, host Annie Kane is joined once again by Natalie Smith, general manager, retail broker at ANZ, and a platinum partner of the Women in Finance Summit and Women in Finance Awards 2025. Fresh off the back of the event, they unpack the themes and standout moments from this year's summit – from the importance of building authentic businesses, to the power of community, flexibility, and support in helping women thrive in finance. Tune in to hear: Why authenticity and clarity of purpose are essential for building successful businesses. How ANZ is fostering gender inclusion through initiatives like its Doyenne program. How ANZ's new 2030 strategy will reshape the bank's customer-first approach. And much more!
Despite only becoming a broker 18 months ago, Aussie broker Dominy (Dom) Vaughan has been quickly establishing himself as a successful broker in Liverpool, NSW. In this episode of New Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with Vaughan from Aussie Liverpool to discuss how and why he made the transition from hospitality to broking, what he learned during the Aussie Broker Academy, and the tools and tech he's using that help him write a loan in an hour. Tune in to find out: How he generates leads in every location. The main misconceptions he's busting about the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme. The growing popularity of buyer's agents. And much more!
Welcome to The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights. In this special, cross-over episode with Momentum's property brands, host Annie Kane is joined by Phil Tarrant, SPI director, and REB managing editor Liam Garman, as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: Whether APRA will bring further limits on investor lending. Why concerns are mounting about unlicensed advice from buyer's agents. The problems with the government's 5 per cent Deposit Scheme. And much more!
From payments to policy, few roles carry as much responsibility and visibility as that of Michelle McPhee, assistant governor (business services) at the Reserve Bank of Australia. In this candid conversation from the Women in Finance Summit 2025, host Annie Kane sits down with the central banker to discover the leadership lessons she's learned navigating high-stakes decisions, career pivots, and a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Tune in to find out: How she built confidence and resilience in complex roles. The pivotal moments that shaped her leadership journey at the RBA. Her advice for women aspiring to be senior leaders in finance. And much more!
Earlier this year, Katie Thomas from Focus Finance took out the top spot of the Elite Broker Ranking 2025 – Residential, becoming the first woman to do so. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with the Hunter Valley-based broker to find out how she wrote $496 million in residential loans over the last financial year, with her broker colleagues also writing substantial volumes. Tune in to find out: How her relationship-first, self-sourced lead generation model works. How her brokerage manages to lodge nearly 1,000 applications a year. Her advice for building a successful, rapidly growing brokerage. And much more!
Welcome to The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights. Join host Annie Kane and commercial writer Ben Squires as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: Why commercial finance is the buzz of the moment What's blowing out lender turnaround times Athena's bridging finance innovation And much more!
As Australia's private credit sector continues to grow, operators such as Aquamore provide brokers with an alternative for specialised situations. In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Aquamore, we speak with Matthew Porch, head of distribution at the lender, to unpack the latest developments in the private credit space and discuss how brokers can make the most of these opportunities. Tune in to discover: The types of transactions currently seeing the strongest demand. What the future holds for private credit amid increased regulatory scrutiny. How Aquamore differentiates itself from other private lenders. And much more!
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