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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.
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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 Charlie Tchetchenian, commercial content writer Ben Squires, and special guest Liam Garman, managing editor for REB and Smart Property Investment, as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: What APRA's monthly ADI statistics are telling us about the lending market. The latest lender to join the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme and the potential negative equity risks for first home buyers using the scheme in a high-rate environment. Changing rate forecasts and a hawkish outlook ahead of the RBA's next decision. 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 Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson, and Momentum Media journalist Stephen Kuper as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: How the widening conflict in the Middle East is driving up fuel prices and adding further pressure to inflation and interest rates. The urgent need for Australia to pivot from a consumer of global security to a producer of national resilience. Why domestic social cohesion is under threat and what the recent flashpoints mean for Australia's future as a middle power. And much more!
As optimism returns to the SME sector, commercial lending is booming. With businesses rebuilding margins and household consumption rising, brokers are finding that business lending is no longer a niche - it's a core part of a broker's offering. In this episode of In Focus, Annie Kane catches up with George Obeid, chief third-party officer at Judo Bank, to discuss the shifting demands for SME finance, the importance of relationship-led lending, and how the fastest-growing business bank in Australia is helping brokers access judgement-based commercial lending. Tune in to learn: The evolution of the commercial broker market and the value they unlock for business lending customers. The importance of working closely with experienced bankers who understand the SME landscape during times of uncertainty. Judo's commitment to direct access to decision-makers and how this facilitates quicker turnaround times. And much more!
Having spent over a decade in banking before launching his own brokerage, Matt Spears of Evoke Capital has built a reputation for solving complex problems and bridging the gap between residential and commercial finance. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with the Sydney-based broker to discuss how he scaled his business to a team of 17 in just six years and why he believes diversification is the ultimate key to long-term wealth and business resilience. Tune in to find out: How he manages a high-volume brokerage writing approximately $40 million a month. How he uses systems, processes, and an intranet to onboard staff in just two days. His advice for graduating from residential to commercial lending to increase client lifetime value. 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 Charlie Tchetchenian as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: New MFAA data showing broker market share reached a record December high of 76.7 per cent. The industry's response to allegations of a $1 billion mortgage fraud involving AI-doctored documents. The top performers in the inaugural Women in Finance Elite Broker ranking and the upcoming Better Business Summit. And much more!
Edward Chin, managing director and head finance broker at CZM Finance, has built a reputation for turning "Band-Aid" financial fixes into long-term growth strategies. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with the Brisbane-based broker to unpack his 10-year career and his obsession with efficiency and agility – working with everyone from local butchers and cafes to large-scale manufacturing and medical clinics. Tune in to find out: The reality of the "Band-Aid versus sustainability" approach when dealing with ATO debt and working capital. How to handle complex M&A (mergers and acquisitions) and identify operational efficiencies for clients. The impact of upcoming reforms, including Payday Super and the removal of tax deductibility on ATO interest. 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, senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian, and Accountants Daily and Accounting Times journalist Emma Partis as they review the news of the week. This week they discuss: The latest updates on the push to reduce the capital gains tax discount, rising property values nationwide, and climbing mortgage demand. Changes to payday super and the lack of wider awareness. The latest results from some of the industry's biggest lenders. And much more!
As part of its commitment to improvement, Ubank has rebuilt its lodgement platform to deliver one of the fastest and simplest digital home loan experiences in the market. In this episode of In Focus, Ben Squires speaks with George Srbinovski Ubank's head of broker distribution, about how Ubank has been hard at work doubling down on the things that make UBank home loans a reliable part of the broker toolkit and how Ubank is planning to continue to grow and strengthen in 2026. Tune in to learn: How they transformed their broker experience from the ground up. How they turned application times from 45 minutes to 15 minutes. Products issued by Ubank, part of NAB. Credit criteria and other conditions apply. Find out more Ubank broker - ubank
After two decades in banking, Ali Mehboob transitioned into the world of mortgage broking in 2024 and has found success specialising in Islamic finance. In this episode of New Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with the founder of Noor Finance during Ramadan to discuss how he wrote $10 million in his first year and the ins and outs of writing sharia-compliant finance. Tune in to discover: The mechanics of sharia and Islamic finance. How he safely leveraged his inner circle to write his first 22 loans. His plans for growing his brokerage into the future. 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 Charlie Tchetchenian, commercial content writer Ben Squires, and senior journalist on Broker Daily, Julian Barnes, as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: The latest results from some of the industry's biggest lenders and aggregators. Fallout from the alleged cyber incident involving asset finance fintech youX. A new shadow ministry and IMF warnings about the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme. And much more!
As demographic shifts, rising complexity, and evolving income trends reshape the lending landscape, brokers have a powerful opportunity to step up. In this episode of In Focus, Annie Kane speaks with Ryan Harkness, co-founder and COO of ORDE Financial, about why non-bank lenders are becoming critical partners in helping brokers support self-employed Australians, complex borrowers, and the next wave of upsizers. Tune in to learn: Why complex scenarios are where brokers build the strongest client relationships. How population growth and changing workforce trends will impact lending demand. What role non-banks can play as income streams become more diverse. And much more!
Having navigated the shift from a downturn to a booming Western Australian market, Adam Donald of Capita Finance has been scaling his brokerage into one of the state's most decorated businesses. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane welcomes back the founder and multi-award-winning broker Donald to discuss how his business has evolved over the years and different economic cycles and how he manages a high-volume brokerage, while maintaining a strict four-day work week. Tune in to find out: How he writes over 380 loans a year, while focusing only on client-facing tasks. Why he moved away from traditional real estate referral partnerships. His "Die with Zero" philosophy on work/life balance and mental health. 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, commercial content writer Ben Squires, and senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian, as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: The news that Peter White is stepping down as managing director of the FBAA. Treasurer Chalmers' position on scrapping clawbacks. REA Group's move to acquire a commercial brokerage. And much more!
Having made the leap from aggregation to broking, Colin Mason and Jessie Spencer at Mason Finance Group have been leading one of Australia's Top 25 Brokerages through a season of massive transformation. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with the leaders of Mason Finance Group – which recently merged with Invest Blue (part of Ironbark Group Australia) – to discuss how they've grown the Queensland-based brokerage from a small business to one of the nation's top broking businesses. Tune in to find out: How they quickly built a high-performing team writing over $130 million a month. How "front office ninjas" help improve efficiencies. Why they've merged with Invest Blue and what a major merger entails. 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, commercial content writer Ben Squires, and senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian, as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: Why the RBA decided to lift rates this week. Why ASIC levies are coming in higher than expected. What the broking industry wants to see in the federal budget. And much more!
With a finance career spanning 40 years, from the policy halls of the Reserve Bank of Australia to corporate lending, Matt 'The Cashman' Erwin is now helping SMEs access finance to better manage their cash flow and turn around their businesses. In this episode of Elite Broker, Annie Kane sits down with the Cashman Consulting director to unpack how he helps business owners rescue their reputations and operations when facing the threat of insolvency and how he uses his "The Cashman" persona to differentiate his brand. Tune in to find out: How he transitioned from the RBA to building a specialised cash flow brokerage. What his "money tool" philosophy is and how it helps SMEs better manage cash flow. How he manages his pipeline of working capital and asset finance solutions. 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, commercial content writer Ben Squires, and senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian, as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: Two big mutual merger announcements. Concerns about how brokers market and advertise on social media. Why the market thinks the RBA will hike on Tuesday. And much more!
As more brokers plan retirement and more firms grow via acquisition, knowing your trail book value (and how to fund growth) matters more than ever. Annie Kane speaks with Jeff Zulman, managing director of TrailBlazer Finance, on practical steps brokers can take now. Tune in to learn: How to assess your trail book value (beyond the multiple). The key risks buyers miss - and how to protect yourself. Funding strategies to support growth without strangling cash flow. 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, commercial content writer Ben Squires, and senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian, as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: The first new resi aggregator for 15 years. New appointments, including a new bank CEO. What the new unemployment figures mean for the cash rate. And much more!
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!
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