The Adviser Podcast Network

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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.

  1. What's Making Headlines – Finsure terminates agreement with Hai Money

    2D AGO

    What's Making Headlines – Finsure terminates agreement with Hai Money

    What was already one of this year's biggest stories in the mortgage and finance space continued to unfold this week, with confirmation that major aggregator Finsure has terminated its sub-aggregation agreement with Hai Money. But what does this mean for the more than 200 mortgage brokers operating under Hai Money's licence at the time of termination? The Adviser's editor Annie Kane, senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian, and commercial content writer Ben Squires unpack the latest developments on this episode of What's Making Headlines – your weekly wrap-up of all the news shaping the mortgage and finance broking space. They also discuss: Recent fraud arrests and what aggregators do to check compliance. Broker backlash as the latest CSLR levies land on desks. New CPI data and what it means for next week's rate decision. And much more!

    39 min
  2. From intelligence analyst to Editor's Choice: How Kit Johnson declassifies the mortgage world

    5D AGO

    From intelligence analyst to Editor's Choice: How Kit Johnson declassifies the mortgage world

    Trading the clandestine world of national security for the high-stakes environment of credit policy might not be a typical career pivot, but for Kit Johnson, the transition was surprisingly seamless. Before he was securing homes in Forest Lake and Ellen Grove, Johnson spent over two decades as an intelligence analyst – a role that required an obsession with fine print and the ability to stay cool when the stakes were high. Now the co-owner of Aussie Forest Lake, he has leveraged that analytical rigour to become a decorated broker in just four years. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane welcomes the recent Better Business Awards Editor's Choice Queensland winner to discuss how he traded need-to-know secrets for the need-to-know details of the mortgage world. They discuss the realities of running a high-volume storefront brokerage, the technical expertise required to navigate a shifting market, and why his client reviews have turned locals into "raving fans" who celebrate settlements with traditional shoeys. Tune in to find out: How his background in financial crime and organised crime investigations helps him spot red flags in a rising fraud environment. Why he views high shopping center rent as an advertising investment that brings in high lead volumes. His strategies for managing a multi-generational team, as his daughter follows in his footsteps. And much more!

    48 min
  3. What's Making Headlines – Brokers slam major bank's retention strategy

    APR 24

    What's Making Headlines – Brokers slam major bank's retention strategy

    Borrower retention schemes are back in the spotlight after media reports revealed a major bank offering cash incentives to customers already partway through the refinancing process. But brokers have hit back, saying these schemes undermine competition and effectively waste hours of unpaid work. Join The Adviser's senior journalist, Charlie Tchetchenian, and commercial content writer, Ben Squires, as they unpack questions of channel conflict in this week's episode of What's Making Headlines – your weekly wrap-up of all the news shaping the mortgage and finance broking space. They also discuss: Why brokers are increasingly walking away from certain types of deals. Confirmation of fraud in the network of one of Australia's biggest aggregators. A broker association's appearance before the Senate select committee on productivity. And much more!

    36 min
  4. In Focus: Why deposit bonds belong in your toolkit

    APR 22

    In Focus: Why deposit bonds belong in your toolkit

    In an increasingly competitive broker market, the ability to offer out-of-the-box solutions, such as deposit bonds, can be a powerful point of differentiation. Nick Rumpff, head of sales and distribution at Deposit Power, joins In Focus to offer a fresh perspective on the role deposit bonds can play in today's market. He shares practical tips on how to introduce deposit bonds to clients, outlines strategies for breaking down barriers with agents and vendors, and explains why deposit bonds should be a staple in every broker's toolkit. Rumpff also walks through several real-world broker scenarios where deposit bonds have been a game changer for clients. Tune in to find out: The truth behind common deposit bond myths and misconceptions. Proven ways to turn deposit bonds into a competitive edge. How deposit bonds can provide a point of difference for brokers. And much more!

    26 min
  5. New Broker – Taking the leap into broking without writing a loan

    APR 21

    New Broker – Taking the leap into broking without writing a loan

    Starting out as a new broker is often synonymous with a steep learning curve of credit policies and lender accreditations. But what if your path into the industry didn't involve writing loans at all? In this episode of New Broker, we speak with Andrea (Ange) McNaughton, managing director of Loan Market Razor. After a decade as a high-level executive at LMG, McNaughton made the pivot from corporate leadership to business ownership. While she initially set out to be a traditional broker, McNaughton quickly realised that her strengths lay in building the business, not the bank files. She joins host Annie Kane to share why she decided to "back herself" as a non-writing director and how she is redefining what success looks like for a new entrant in the 2026 market. Tune in to find out: What being a non-loan-writing member of the broking industry entails. How she's using her corporate background to implement AI and streamline the "back office" engine room. Why she believes new brokers should never start completely alone. And much more!

    50 min
  6. What's Making Headlines – Mortgage fraud fears intensify across the industry

    APR 17

    What's Making Headlines – Mortgage fraud fears intensify across the industry

    Mortgage fraud has become a key talking point across the broking industry, with fresh reports suggesting the ongoing probe by lenders and regulators uncovered alleged involvement from both bankers and mortgage brokers. So just how widespread is the issue? Senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian and commercial content writer Ben Squires delve into the latest developments in this week's episode of What's Making Headlines, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights. They also discuss: How major banks are responding to declining consumer confidence. The RBA's acknowledgment of uncertainty in the current economic outlook. How recent shifts in policy are impacting first home buyer behaviour. And much more!

    34 min
  7. In Focus: Why cash flow now matters more than ever

    APR 15

    In Focus: Why cash flow now matters more than ever

    With SMEs in the core industries underpinning the Australian economy under mounting pressure, brokers who can unlock working capital are becoming indispensable. James Beeson, CEO of invoice finance lender Earlypay, joins In Focus to explain why working capital solutions have become an important funding tool for SMEs looking to stabilise, grow, and navigate an increasingly uncertain environment. He also outlines how a more holistic funding approach enables brokers to deliver smarter, integrated solutions and how Earlypay has refined its offering in response to broker feedback. Against a challenging economic backdrop, cash flow has become the defining pressure point – and one that brokers are increasingly at the centre of solving. Tune in to find out: The opportunity for brokers to move beyond transactional lending and become strategic partners to SME clients. How working capital solutions can help businesses stabilise, fund growth, and manage volatility. What a holistic funding approach looks like in practice. And much more!

    26 min
  8. Finalist Showcase: Building sustainable broker businesses through strong mentorship

    APR 14

    Finalist Showcase: Building sustainable broker businesses through strong mentorship

    After starting out in asset finance, Ivan David shifted his focus to residential mortgages and hasn't looked back, building a brokerage centred on education and support. Mentorship has been a defining part of his journey at SLAN Finance, earning him a nomination for Mentor of the Year for Victoria at the Better Business Awards 2026. David joined In Focus to discuss his approach to mentorship and what it takes to build a brokerage where brokers can prioritise clients rather than back-end administration. Tune in to find out: How strong systems and clear roles enable brokers to scale without losing control. The importance of investing in learning and development to stay competitive. How the right infrastructure frees brokers to focus on clients and relationships. And much more!

    31 min
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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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  • Creator
    Momentum Media
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    738
  • Rating
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