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• How to scale, win & stay on top feat. Phil Rogers

  If you're in it for long-term success, profitability alone won’t get you there. In this episode, Loan Market CEO David McQueen chats with Phil Rogers, Founder and Director of Loan Market Edge, about what it really takes to grow a thriving brokerage. With 15 years of business ownership under his belt, Phil shares how evolving as a leader has helped him scale from a one-man band to a team of 17 across three Queensland offices – plus support offshore. Phil talks honestly about stepping back from day-to-day broking, building a strong team, and keeping the focus firmly on clients. You’ll hear Phil’s take on: Why discipline, structure and balance matter more than ever How a passionate, empowered team drives performance The role of rhythm, planning and reflection in staying ahead Like this episode? Leave a review! Don’t miss an episode: Subscribe to the Broker Bulletin podcast channel on your favourite streaming service. We’d love to hear from you!Got questions, ideas, or suggestions for our podcast? Maybe you’ve got a guest in mind who’d be perfect. Whatever it is, drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also connect with us on Instagram @lmg.broker and on LinkedIn. Let’s keep the conversation going. lmg.broker/broker-bulletinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The real cost of a bad hire and how to avoid it

  Hiring the wrong person can cost you more than just time and money; it can knock the wind out of your culture and momentum. So how do you make sure you get it right? In this episode of Broker Bulletin, Preet Samra, Managing Director of Grow and Co Finance, opens up about the lessons she’s learnt from getting recruitment wrong and what she’s done to fix it. Chatting with Loan Market’s Head of Business Performance, Michael Karpathakis, Preet shares how she built a hiring process that works, why culture fit matters just as much as capability, and how she keeps her team involved every step of the way. Preet’s lessons learned in recruitment: Don’t wait to hire until you need the extra hands A first hire should immediately add value Actively manage your underperformers Like this episode? Leave a review! Don’t miss an episode: Subscribe to the Broker Bulletin podcast channel on your favourite streaming service. We’d love to hear from you!Got questions, ideas, or suggestions for our podcast? Maybe you’ve got a guest in mind who’d be perfect. Whatever it is, drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also connect with us on Instagram @lmg.broker and on LinkedIn. Let’s keep the conversation going. lmg.broker/broker-bulletinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Ready to run your own show? Here’s how this banker made the big leap to broking

  Making the move from a salaried role into broking can feel like a big, uncertain step - but with the right support systems in place, it can pay off in spades. In this special Banker to Broker episode of Broker Bulletin, LMG state growth manager Hannah Carter is joined by Christian Greco of Greco Finance Co to talk through his transition from a career in banking to a mortgage broker and business owner. He shares what the journey was really like, how he navigated the early stages of a career change, and the success he's already seeing in his new business. Christian gives his top tips for anyone else contemplating a career change: Back yourself in and take the leap Become best friends with your lender BDMs Surround yourself with others who have been in your shoes Like this episode? Leave a review! Don’t miss an episode: Subscribe to the Broker Bulletin podcast channel on your favourite streaming service. We’d love to hear from you! Got questions, ideas, or suggestions for our podcast? Maybe you’ve got a guest in mind who’d be perfect. Whatever it is, drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also connect with us on Instagram @lmg.broker and on LinkedIn. Let’s keep the conversation going.lmg.broker/broker-bulletinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Juggling clients, kids and chaos: How this broker creates ‘pretty damn good’ balance

  From the craziness of start-up life to building a thriving business with a fully remote team, Dr Lisa Bridgett shares how she juggles it all – and still makes it to school cross-country carnivals!This week on Broker Bulletin, Loan Market Associate Director Alberto Gorgioski sits down with Dr Lisa, a former biomechanist turned broker, mum, and all-round powerhouse. If you’re a business owner trying to wear all the hats (without dropping them), this episode is for you.She gets real about the emotional weight many clients carry, especially women navigating financial independence post-separation, and the simple systems she’s put in place to protect her time, her health, and her sanity. From colour-coded calendars to values-driven leadership, Lisa’s approach is intentional, practical and packed with heart.Here’s her top tips for brokers who are struggling with the juggle:Pipeline meetings mean nothing gets missedTake your family on the business ownership journey with youFind a mentor you vibe withLike this episode?Leave a review! Don’t miss an episode: Subscribe to the Broker Bulletin podcast channel on your favourite streaming service.We’d love to hear from you!Got questions, ideas, or suggestions for our podcast? Maybe you’ve got a guest in mind who’d be perfect. Whatever it is, drop us a line at [email protected] can also connect with us on Instagram @lmg.broker and on LinkedIn.Let’s keep the conversation going. lmg.broker/broker-bulletinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Sam White and Paul Hixon on burnout to breakthrough: how to scale without slowing down

  How do you take a broking business to a high-performing, scalable enterprise without burning out in the process? In this special Success Breeds Success episode of Broker Bulletin, LMG Executive Chairman Sam White sits down with Loan Market New Farm’s Paul Hixon to unpack the key moments that shaped his journey to leading a thriving brokerage with over 20 staff. Paul shares the reality of hitting capacity, the turning points that forced him to change his approach, and how he’s built a business that delivers exceptional customer service - all without compromising wellbeing. Plus, he reveals his top three game-changing strategies for brokers looking to scale: Build a team before you think you need it Prioritise customer service at every stage Shift your focus from writing loans to generating leads Like this episode? Leave a review! Don’t miss an episode: Subscribe to the Broker Bulletin podcast channel on your favourite streaming service. We’d love to hear from you! Got questions, ideas, or suggestions for our podcast? Maybe you’ve got a guest in mind who’d be perfect. Whatever it is, drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also connect with us on Instagram @lmg.broker and on LinkedIn. Let’s keep the conversation going. lmg.broker/broker-bulletinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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