Best Remuneration Podcasts (2025)

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What's Making Headlines – Westpac's NZ move to change broker remuneration 31:05

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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 Annie Kane and commercial content writer Ben Squires as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: Westpac NZ getting rid of trail in NZ – will it happen…

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Episode 142: Julio Martinez: Co-Founder and CEO of Abacum on Modern FP&A – Excel Is Fine… Until It Isn’t 27:23

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Abacum is the all-in-one FP&A platform helping CFOs forecast revenue, plan headcount, and model financial scenarios—so finance can drive efficient growth in tough markets. With 100+ employees across Barcelona, New York, and London, Abacum is used by hundreds of mid-market companies in 31 countries—trusted by Strava, Trilogy, Abridge, JG Wentworth, …

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What's Making Headlines – major rate forecast shift 15:09

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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 The Adviser's commercial content writer Ben Squires and senior journalist Will Paige as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: Higher-than-expected quarte…

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Winner Showcase: Mastering the fundamentals of commercial broking 31:18

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Former financial planner Son Pham's career continues to go from strength to strength, and now, as managing director of Rethink Financing, he leads a growing team of commercial brokers. In this episode of The Adviser's Winner Showcase, we catch up with the Commercial Broker of the Year at the Australian Broking Awards 2025 to discuss: His approach t…

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In Focus: Laying the foundations for a successful broking business 58:19

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Building a successful brokerage may seem like a daunting prospect, but if you get the fundamentals right, you're well-positioned for success. In this episode of In Focus, we chat with Ben Livera, national broker success manager and state manager SA/NT at Mortgage Choice, recently named Mentor of the Year at the 2025 Australian Broking Awards, and T…

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What's Making Headlines – million-dollar housing markets 22:24

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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 The Adviser's commercial content writer, Ben Squires, and the deputy editor of Momentum Media's real estate brands (Smart Property Investment, REB, and First Property Buyer),…

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Episode 141: Vidya Peters: CEO of DataSnipper – How Traceable AI Is Automating Audit & Finance 29:42

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This week on the EU-Startups Podcast, Marcin Lewandowski sits down with Vidya Peters, CEO of DataSnipper—the Dutch unicorn automating document-heavy audit and finance with enterprise-grade, traceable AI.Founded in 2017, DataSnipper is used by 600,000+ professionals across 2,000+ customers in 175 countries—including the Big Four (Deloitte, EY, KPMG,…

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What's Making Headlines – mortgage brokers in the spotlight 21:48

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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 The Adviser's commercial content writer Ben Squires and senior journalist Will Paige as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: The latest mortgage broker …

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Episode 140: Start Building Now: OpenAI’s Laura Modiano on Apps in ChatGPT, AgentKit, Sora 2 & GPT-5-pro 40:04

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This is the best time to build a startup ever. To young people thinking whether to build something: Start Now.This week on the EU-Startups Podcast, Marcin Lewandowski sits down with Laura Modiano (Startups EMEA at OpenAI) to turn her “love letter to European founders” into a build-now playbook.We break down OpenAI’s latest platform updates—Apps in …

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How this broker aims to write $1bn in loans a year by 2030 59:45

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Going from being an on-the-tools broker to the leader of a brokerage can be daunting, but Phil Rogers from Loan Market Edge is embracing the new role by setting his team some lofty targets. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with the Queensland-based brokerage lead to find out how he's built out his 18-person team, and how h…

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Episode 139: Scott Van den Berg: Founder & General Partner at HotStart VC – The New Era Of Celebrity & Creator Brands 23:02

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In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, Marcin Lewandowski sits down with Scott van den Berg, founder of HotStart VC, to unpack how celebrity and creator-led brands actually win.HotStart VC's team has been involved in 55+ celebrity-founded brands, including investments in companies founded by Selena Gomez, DJ Khaled, Jake Paul, and more. They a…

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In Focus: Navigating the commercial finance landscape 39:37

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The commercial finance sector is rapidly evolving, with private lenders increasingly stepping up to provide accelerated finance for businesses. But how can brokers best position themselves to leverage these opportunities? In this episode of In Focus, we sit down with Zakariah Rahman, lending executive at Maxiron Capital, to unpack the current trend…

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What's Making Headlines – the risks and rewards of the expanded First Home Guarantee Scheme 32:55

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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 Annie Kane, commercial content writer Ben Squires, and the deputy editor of real estate titles Smart Property Investment and REB, Emilie Lauer, as they review the news o…

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Episode 138: Rocio Alcocer: MD at Norrsken Barcelona – Building Infrastructure for Hope 30:46

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This week on the EU-Startups Podcast, Marcin Lewandowski sits down with Rocío Alcocer Magirena, Managing Director of Norrsken Barcelona — Europe’s largest hub for tech & impact startups — during Impact/Week (Oct 1–2).We dig into Norrsken’s “infrastructure for hope”, the Impact/100 2025 list (where AI tops tomorrow’s impact unicorns), and why Spain’…

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New Broker: how this new broker aims to double his volumes next year 44:40

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Former tax accountant Ankur Ahluwalia has been hitting the ground running as a residential broker at Smartfinn Advisors, writing $20 million in his first nine months. In this episode of the New Broker podcast, host Annie Kane sits down with the Sydney-based broker to find out how he built strong foundations as a broker, and why and how he's intendi…

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Government Pledges Remuneration for JLR Cyber Attack Victims 3:28

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- Government Pledges Remuneration for JLR Cyber Attack Victims . - Dutch Cyber Attack: Latest Updates and Global Repercussions - African Banks Tighten Defenses Amid Rising Ransomware Threats. - UN Warns of Escalating Cybersecurity Risks in Developing Nations. - Experts Debate: Is Africa Ready for AI-Driven Cyber Threats? Support the show Remember..…

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What's Making Headlines – a crackdown by the regulator 27:01

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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 Annie Kane, senior journalist Will Paige, and commercial content writer Ben Squires as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: New data on the size, s…

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Episode 137: Sergio González: CEO & Co-Founder of Remuner – Fixing Broken Incentives with AI Sales Compensation 25:44

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Most growth teams run on incentives. Most incentives run on… spreadsheets, guesswork, and disputes.In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, Marcin Lewandowski sits down with Sergio González, CEO & Co-Founder of Remuner—the AI-powered sales compensation platform that turns commissions from confusion into a growth system. Fresh off a €5.5M Seed (l…

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In Focus: How this new broker tool aims to silence the 'self-employed sigh' 51:18

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Self-employed lending has typically been seen as more complex and time-consuming, leading borrowers and brokers alike feeling underwhelmed. But a new broker-built tool aims to transform how brokers handle self-employed clients. In the latest In Focus podcast, host Annie Kane sits down with Accurateli co-founders Joel Wyld and Ben Callaghan from bro…

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Sit Down Conversation With Joan Nwafor - A Cybersecurity/GRC Consultant and Awareness Strategist 34:11

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Had a great and insightful conversation with Joan about her journey, the challenges, and achievements. We also touched on creating her initiative, "Cyberlingo," starting "CyberTalks With Jojo" and how these are shaping individuals. From her membership program in CyberGirls to what she's up to lately. Bet you are going to love this laid-back convers…

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How this asset finance specialist is carving her niche in a male-dominated market 51:23

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Asset finance broker Nicole Romero has helped build a thriving asset finance offering at Loan Market Newcastle CBD, writing nearly 150 deals a year. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with Romero to explore her journey from car dealership finance manager to specialist asset finance broker and how she's building meaningful re…

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Ripple Effect Continues As A Result of The JLR Cyber Attack 4:17

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- Ripple Effects Continue As a Result of The JLR Cyber Attack. - Fallout From JLR Cyber Breach. - Heathrow Data Breach Concerns. - Global & African Cybersecurity Pulse. Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in employee training—it’s the ultimate safeguard. Stay Informe…

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What's Making Headlines – a major fine for a major bank 26:29

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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 Annie Kane, senior journalist Will Paige, and commercial content writer Ben Squires as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: The major penalty for a…

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Episode 136: How to Pitch to Investors – Beth Susanne on Coaching Startups that Raised $10B 36:05

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This week on the EU-Startups Podcast, Marcin Lewandowski sits down with Beth Susanne, global pitch coach trusted by over 3,950 startups and clients across 60 countries. She has helped entrepreneurs raise over $10 billion to date!Her work spans industries from medtech and biotech to fintech, AI, and cleantech, and she has collaborated with organisat…

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In Focus: The professionalisation of the mortgage broking industry 35:04

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Earlier this year, a new, professional designation was unveiled exclusively for experienced mortgage brokers - the first to be offered in Australia. But what is it, and what does it entail? In the latest In Focus podcast, Annie Kane discusses the newly launched Mortgage Finance Professional Australia (MFPA) designation with MFAA CEO Anja Pannek, ou…

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Building Australia's Major Independent Brokerage of the Year 46:26

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With a 100-strong team spanning three countries, including around 40 brokers, Smartmove-Professional Mortgage Advisors was recently crowned Australia's Major Independent Brokerage of the Year. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with Darren Little, general manager of lending for Smartmove (and executive director of parent com…

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What's Making Headlines – redundancies and restructuring at the banks 34:15

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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 Annie Kane, senior journalist Will Paige, and commercial content writer Ben Squires, as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: Why payroll tax might …

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Episode 135: Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer: CEO of EGYM – Why 80% of Gyms Don’t Work 33:59

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In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, Marcin Lewandowski sits down with Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer, Founder & CEO of EGYM, the German fitness tech unicorn transforming how the world approaches health.EGYM’s mission is simple yet bold: make fitness accessible to everyone. By rethinking the traditional gym experience and integrating fitness int…

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In Focus: The boom in private lending 35:17

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Private lending in Australia is experiencing a boom, creating new opportunities for brokers and borrowers. But what should brokers look for in a private lender partner? In this episode of In Focus, we speak with Joseph Eichenblatt, co-founder and managing director of Equity Access, to unpack the private lending landscape and explore how brokers can…

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New Broker: How Australia's New Broker of the Year 2025 created a successful business 58:03

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Mortgage Choice broker Richard Brown was crowned the New Broker of the Year 2025 at the Australian Broking Awards 2025, with judges championing his dedication to financial literacy and making the home loan process enjoyable. In this episode of New Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with the recently crowned New Broker of the Year 2025 to find out ho…

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What's Making Headlines – how the CSLR special levy will be paid 27:21

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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 Annie Kane, senior journalist Will Paige, and commercial content writer Ben Squires as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: The problems with the C…

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Episode 134: Des Traynor: Co-Founder of Intercom, creators of Fin.AI – Transforming a Unicorn into an AI-First Company 28:21

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In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, Marcin Lewandowski sits down with Des Traynor, Co-founder of Intercom, creators of Fin.AI, to unpack what it takes to transform a unicorn into an AI-first company.Des shares the story of how Intercom embraced AI at its core, building Fin.AI, a customer service agent now handling millions of conversations.…

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In Focus: Navigating the world of SMSF lending 27:53

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Self-managed super fund (SMSF) lending offers brokers a chance to diversify, but it's also a niche full of nuance, requiring expertise and close collaboration, says Bluestone Home Loans. In this episode of In Focus, we sit down with Richard Chesworth, head of specialised distributions at Bluestone Home Loans, to unpack this specialised market and e…

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New Broker: Scaling from $20m to $200m in just one year 38:29

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After building his business as director for several years, Sydney-based broker Joseph Daoud started loan writing himself and settled a staggering $200 million in FY2025. In this episode of New Broker, host Annie Kane sits down to uncover the story behind this rapid rise, the challenges overcome along the way, and his plans for future growth. Tune i…

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What's Making Headlines – the growing size of the aggregators 34:34

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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 Annie Kane, senior journalist Will Paige, and commercial content writer Ben Squires as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: What the financial resu…

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Episode 133: Marco Trombetti: Co-Founder & CEO of Translated and Pi Campus – AI, Optimism & Naivety 23:56

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In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, Marcin Lewandowski sits down with Marco Trombetti, seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and Co-Founder & CEO of Translated and Pi Campus. Translated provides translation services in more than 200 languages with over 500.000 professional translators working in symbiosis with the best translation AI ever create…

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What it takes to run a top 25 brokerage 42:37

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As the managing director of one of the top 25 brokerages in the country, Nick Reilly has pivoted from broker to business strategist, leading a team of more than 50 staff who settle over $800 million a year. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with the brokerage MD to understand what it takes to run a major independent brokera…

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What's Making Headlines – The economic reform roundtable 31:25

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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 Annie Kane, senior journalist Will Paige and commercial content writer Ben Squires as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: What happened at this we…

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Episode 132: Joe Seager-Dupuy: Director, Investment at TRUE – From Firefighter to TRUE $1bn VC 39:35

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In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, Marcin Lewandowski sits down with Joe Seager-Dupuy, Partner at TRUE, the $1bn consumer-specialist VC and innovation advisory firm that’s reshaping the retail, leisure, and consumer tech sectors.Joe shares his unique journey from a family of firefighters to venture capital, explains why brands today need a…

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In Focus: How brokers helped build AMP Bank's new lending origination platform 37:13

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This month, AMP Bank officially launched its new home loan origination platform, a major milestone in the lender's drive to deliver faster, simpler, and more consistent lending experiences. In this episode of In Focus, host Annie Kane catches up with AMP Bank's head of lending origination, Melissa Christy, and its head of lending and everyday banki…

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How this brokerage is supporting the booming investor market 42:49

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Being a brokerage focused on investor lending has seen boutique brokerage Finni grow substantially over the years, with the team becoming specialists in knowing how to structure loans in an investor's best interest. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane catches up with the new principal of Sydney-based brokerage Finni, Eva Loisance, to f…

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What's Making Headlines – how long does it take for lenders to pass on rate cuts? 30:16

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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 Annie Kane, senior journalist Will Paige and commercial content writer Ben Squires as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: How long will it take fo…

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Episode 131: Jens Wohltorf: CEO & Co-Founder of Blacklane – Scaling Luxury Mobility 26:59

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In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, Marcin Lewandowski sits down with Jens Wohltorf, CEO & Co-Founder of Blacklane — the premium global chauffeur service that’s transforming the way business travelers move through the world.Jens shares the journey from concept to becoming a trusted name in luxury mobility. We discuss how Blacklane scaled ac…

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In Focus: How to navigate trail book buying and selling in today's market 40:42

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What makes a great trail book – and how can brokers maximise their business value? We sit down with Trailblazer Finance's Simon Lewis to uncover the key factors to look out for when buying or selling a trail book. In this episode of In Focus, host Annie Kane catches up with Simon Lewis, growth strategist at Trailblazer Finance, to discuss what's dr…

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New Broker: Why this broker is ramping up for growth 46:51

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After first entering the broking industry four years ago, Loan Market broker Julian Choo has been quickly building his business under the Loan Market brand, supported by four team members. In this episode of New Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with the Sydney-based broker Choo from Loan Market to explore his journey from real estate to mortgage b…

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What's Making Headlines – how the broking industry is harnessing AI 37:02

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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 Annie Kane, senior journalist Will Paige and commercial content writer Ben Squires as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: How the broking industry…

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Episode 130: Maxime Chareton: Head of Sales at Revolut – Inside Revolut’s Sales Machine 24:09

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What does it take to build one of world's highest-performing sales teams — fully remote?In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, Marcin Lewandowski sits down with Maxime Chareton, Head of Sales at Revolut, to explore what makes the fintech giant’s sales engine run. Revolut's powerhouse of products helps 50+ million customers get more from their …

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How this broker is evolving a business and empowering her team 33:49

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After buying into a broker franchise in NSW, broker Kristie Gould hit the ground running making it her own. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with the Mortgage Choice Warners Bay franchise owner to explore how she values human connection in a digital age, and how she embeds her brokerage in the heart of the community. Tune …

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What's Making Headlines – inflation figures strengthen case for rate cut 18:21

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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 commercial content writer Ben Squires and senior journalist Will Paige as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: The latest inflation data from the Reserv…

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Episode 129: Nikolaus Thomale: Founder & Managing Director of MYNE Homes – Co-Own Your Dream Home 23:26

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Airbnb? Timeshare? Nope. This Is Better.In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, Marcin Lewandowski sits down with Nikolaus Thomale, Founder & Managing Director of MYNE Homes. MYNE Homes is building Europe’s leading co-ownership platform for vacation homes. They make buying, owning and selling your dream vacation home more accessible and hassle-…