The LVR Podcast is a podcast designed for Australian Mortgage Brokers, presented by brokers. Learning. - The more we learn, the better we deliver. We know what we know, we don’t know what we don’t know. Forever learning. Validation. - This is an industry of numbers and percentages. As a Third Party we have not only proved our worth, but also our capacity to provide and our innate purpose. Respect. Respect your clients, your peers, and your distribution channels. And, yourself. We have an ind ...
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How to Choose the Right Team Members with Steve Sharp
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How to Build a Sustainable Broking Business with Matthew Posselt
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The Journey from Banker to Broker - Nick Wilcox (Bluecrane Capital)
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How To Budget To Spend for Sustainable Growth with Tim Amourous
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Send us a text In this episode of the LVR Podcast, hosts Ruan Burger and Marissa Schulze sit down with Tim Amourous, Managing Director of Olleh Lending, to discuss how businesses can effectively budget for sustainable growth. Tim shares insights into Olleh Lending's journey from a single-operator brokerage to a multifaceted business, diving deep in…
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How Can a Mortgage Broker Work Best with a Real Estate Agency?
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Send us a text In this episode of The LVR Podcast, hosts Marissa Schulze and Ruan Burger are joined by Josh Sherwood, Director of Freedom Property, to discuss how mortgage brokers can effectively collaborate with real estate agents. Josh shares valuable insights on creating strong partnerships between brokers and agents, focusing on trust, providin…
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How to Create a Great Culture in Your Workplace.
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Send us a text In this episode of the LVR Podcast, workplace environment and resilience expert Steve Sharp joins Ruan Burger and Marissa Schulze to share actionable insights on building a workplace culture that fosters connection, clarity, and capability. Discover how to cultivate a team environment where everyone feels valued, empowered, and motiv…
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How Can AI Help the Mortgage Broking Industry?
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Send us a text In the latest episode of the LVR Podcast, our hosts Ruan Burger from Success & Broker and Marissa Schulze from Rise High Financial Solutions dive into the rapidly evolving world of AI with Julian Fayad from Loan Options AI. As AI continues to reshape industries across the globe, we explore its potential impact on the mortgage broking…
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Mentoring with a Twist - Guest Natalie Howells
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Send us a text In our latest episode of the LVR Podcast, hosts Ruan Burger and Marissa Schulze sit down with Natalie Howells, a mentor right here at Success & Broker! It's our first time interviewing a mentor, and we're excited to share her wealth of experience and insights into the pivotal role of mentoring in the brokering industry. Whether you'r…
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How to Generate Leads in the Early Days of Being a Broker
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Send us a text In this episode of the LVR Podcast, hosts Ruan Burger and Marissa Schulze are joined by Caleb Bax, a rising star in the mortgage broking industry. Despite being relatively new to the field, Caleb has achieved remarkable success, and he shares his journey, challenges, and strategies that have helped him grow. If you're a new broker lo…
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How to Get Traction with Your Social Media and Digital Marketing Efforts
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What Steps Do I Need To Take When Recruiting New Team Members?
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Send us a text In the latest episode of The LVR Podcast, hosts Ruan Burger and Marissa Schulze sit down with Guest Darren Saul from Saul Recruitment to discuss the crucial steps for recruiting new team members. We address some common challenges faced by business owners when it comes to hiring, especially in a competitive market where finding the ri…
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What Are The Pathways To Bring Commercial Lending Into Your Business?
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Send us a text In this episode of the LVR Podcast, hosts Ruan Burger and Marissa Schulze, along with guest Trent Carter from Provident Lending Business Solutions, delve into the pathways for mortgage brokers to integrate commercial lending into their businesses. They address common barriers such as time management and knowledge gaps, and explore st…
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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of the LVR Podcast, where we're excited to have Michael Payne from Pinnacle Brokers join us. Transitioning from banker to broker, Michael's journey is nothing short of inspirational. We delve into the motivations, challenges, and triumphs that Michael encountered on the path to becoming a self-employed brok…
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How To Get Started Building Your Identity and Your Brand
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Send us a text In the ever-evolving landscape of the mortgage industry, establishing a strong professional identity and brand is paramount for mortgage brokers seeking to distinguish themselves from the competition. Sergio Stefano, a forward-thinking broker, has demonstrated the transformative power of social media in achieving this goal. By strate…
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Send us a text This episode of the LVR Podcast delves into the crucial aspects of any successful mortgage broking business: Lead flow, Deal flow, and Work flow. Key insights: The importance of streamlined workflow, dealflow, and leadflow for mortgage brokers. How technology can automate tasks and improve efficiency. The need for customisation to en…
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Send us a text The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era in broking (and every other industry, let's be honest), transforming how we navigate and redefine our industry norms. While it's fascinating to witness the exponential growth AI can bring, we want to take a look at Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ), and what every broker …
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Benefitting from Quality Time Off out of your Business
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Send us a text Are you juggling a busy career while trying to maintain a healthy work and family balance? We've all been there, and sometimes it feels like there's no time for a breather. In our latest episode of the LVR Podcast, our hosts, Ruan and Marissa, explore a crucial topic that's relevant to professionals at all stages of their journey: "R…
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What, When and Why should you be considering an Exit Strategy from your Business?
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Send us a text Whether you're embarking on your journey as a mortgage broker or have an eye on your exit plan, this episode is a must-listen. We explore what exit strategies are, why they should be on your radar, and when it's the right time to start thinking about them. Join us as Marissa Schultze chats with Ruan Burger, a seasoned mortgage broker…
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Going Social - What's going to give you the Biggest Bang for your Buck? with Guest Darrell Weekes
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Send us a text In this insightful episode of the LVR Podcast, we sit down with Darrell Weekes from Purple Thread Marketing to unravel the mysteries of the ever-evolving world of social media for mortgage brokers turned business owners. Our engaging conversation explores key strategies for success, and what really works and what doesn't in the realm…
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What's involved in Recruiting Graduates for my team using a Recruiting Company, and how much does it cost? with Guest Sam Longfield
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Send us a text Welcome to another insightful episode of the LVR Podcast! Hosts Marissa Schulze and Ruan Burger are joined by Samuel Longfield from Fuse Recruitment to explore the world of graduate recruitment within the mortgage broker industry. Discover how Fuse's innovative graduate program aims to bridge the gap between graduates and brokerages.…
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Comparison Websites: Are they Good or Bad for Brokers? with Guest Dominic Beattie
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Send us a text WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE As a mortgage broker, staying ahead of the curve and providing valuable insights to your clients is crucial in today's dynamic finance industry. In this thought-provoking episode, we shed light on the role of comparison websites and their impact on brokers. Get ready for a captivating discussion that might …
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Australian Lending & Investment Centre's Damian Brander talks Investment Lending & Education.
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Send us a text WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Join Ruan, Marissa and Damian from Australia Lending and Investment Centre in this engaging conversation as they dive into the world of investment lending and education. Discover the strategies that the ALIC employs to minimise cash flow impact for their investment clients, get the inside scoop on the pros …
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How to Maximise Value to Clients in a Rising Interest Rate Environment.
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Send us a text WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Discover the keys to thriving in a rising interest rate environment. This podcast episode with Ruan Burger and Marissa Schulze dives deep into the strategies and insights necessary to navigate the changing market landscape. Join us as Ruan and Marissa share expert advice on adapting your approach and priori…
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Using Technology To Take the Pain Out of Finding the Right Lender for your Client with Guest Eric Dill
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Send us a text We discuss in this episode: Chatting with Eric Dill, Co-founder of Quickli, we cover what’s happening in the tech world and how mortgage brokers can leverage it to support clients further and enhance the overall client experience. We also touch on the gap in the market Quickli (and brokers) have identified and why finding the right b…
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How To Create an Environment Where Team Members Show Up and Turn Up with Guest Paul Findlay
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Send us a text We discuss in this episode: How do you build the right team culture and become an amazing leader if you’re new to recruiting or leading? It’s a scary task for many business owners, but it doesn’t have to be. We dive into understanding team culture with Paul Findlay from REACH Ecosystem. Look at team culture from a leader’s perspectiv…
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How To Use Technology To Improve The Client Conversion with Guest Ben Shapira
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Send us a text We’re always looking for new tech that can add value without removing the human element that makes our service invaluable. Enter: the diñeiro app! In this episode, we chat with special guest Ben Shapira about how the app can streamline managing a financial portfolio for brokers and consumers. Most technology solutions currently in th…
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Top Things That Have Changed in 2022
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Send us a text The industry has experienced exponential growth in the past 12 months; however, that’s all about to change! The lending environment is shifting, so brokers need to keep up with what’s ahead. A busy year for the industry meant an emphasis on recruitment, but finding the right staff wasn’t always easy. Taking the time to slow down and …
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The Importance of a Workflow and Dealflow System with guest Will Swayne
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Send us a text Back in the day, a broker could do a deal on the back of a fax and voila. These days with more compliance, quality control and deadlines from lenders and clients a broker needs more support and that support can come in the form of smart systems. Broker Engine is a workable tool for any broker. Here's more about Broker Engine: Broker …
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How To Attract And Retain Top Talent With Guest Paul Findlay from Reach
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Send us a text A lot of brokers struggle with the attraction and retention side of the business. REACH is a great tool that business owners can rely upon in their recruitment process to have the confidence that they are finding the right people in the right team. However, it’s also about retaining them and keeping your culture thriving. The goal is…
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How To Protect Your Client Base with guest Adam Grocke
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How Beneficial Are Pre-Approvals In Changing Market Conditions?
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Send us a text How Beneficial Are Pre-Approvals In Changing Market Conditions? Key notes: Are they worth doing in the current market where assessment rates and interest rates are changing. We have got to start understanding the time we spend with the client and the time we work for the client. If you get a client pre-approved through a particular l…
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The Best Way To Diversify Into Commercial For Your Business...with guest Dino Pascella
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Send us a text Diversifying into Commercial is a big topic! When you work in the Resi space it’s the “know what you and don’t know what you don’t know” point that holds a lot of brokers back about diversifying. There’s a fear that commercial lending is a bit harder than residential lending, but like anything it’s a learned skill. Diversifying is im…
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How Do I Bullet-Proof My Business In A Changing Market?
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Send us a text Markets are changing! Lead flow has been in abundance, and now you could find yourself in a moment where it stops happening, becomes a little harder. How do you ensure your flow is protected and it remains? We’ve had a good run of people wanting to buy, due to our last decade of changes and now we’re going to see interest rates risin…
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How Mortgage Brokers can introduce Insurance Broking into their arsenal - Guest Corey Jellicoe
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Send us a text Key notes: Each State in Australia has different rules when it comes to risk and insurance. So you need to introduce insurance early with your clients, especially in Qld and SA. The recent floods have really highlighted exactly what an insurance broker does. It’s super important. Insurance brokers do a similar thing in working one-on…
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How to go "Commercial" with guest Stuart Donaldson
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Send us a text Going Commercial with Stuart Donaldson From Accendo Financial Today we’re talking about “Going Commercial” and diversification with equipment finance, asset finance and commercial lending and what will that mean for you with Stuart Donaldson from Accendo Financial. Commercial is a different beast! Firstly you need that commitment tha…
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How to Attract and Retain Women in the Mortgage Broking Industry with guest Jane Counsel
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Send us a text The stats don’t lie: the mortgage industry is not representative of the clients we serve. There is a lack of diversity and females in the industry, currently sitting at 25.6% of the total market. Today we're taking a look at how to attract and retain more females into our industry with Jane Counsel. The biggest challenge we have righ…
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What Are The Five C's That Make A Successful Broker?
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Send us a text The 5 C’s - well, they stand for: Compliance, Control, Communication, Common Sense and Client. Compliance is there to protect you - that’s how you can think of compliance. Follow the system that protects you and it will protect the client as well. Control is about how you present the package, the platform, your offer - everything to …
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How Do You Know When You're Ready To Grow Your Team?
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Send us a text Think ahead - be strategic - look at where you’re wanting the business to grow. What will your role look like in 5 years or 10 years? What will your team’s roles look like in 5 years or 10 years? Think about when and who you will need. It’s not easy for a small business to know the money coming in vs the money going out and financial…
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Should I Recruit Admin Staff Locally or Offshore?
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Send us a text Offshore vs onshore employment - how it can increase productivity and support your business goals. As your business grows and you do need more admin support, there are many advantages of offshore teams. The biggest advantage is a lower cost for offshore teams. Or is it? Sometimes it takes time, a few failed starts to find the right o…
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Send us a text Loan decline is something that every mortgage broker wants to avoid because getting a loan decline for a client is pretty upsetting (not only for the client but also sharing such news is also something that you want to avoid). So, how can brokers handle loan declines better? Communication is Key! As a mortgage broker, you can educate…
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How To Balance a Successful Broking Career with the Demands of Family/Personal Life.
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Send us a text Success and balance mean different things to different people because we’re all wired differently. The broking industry gives you the capacity to build something that works for you and your circumstances. Flexibility is one of the best and worst things about our industry. It means we could work all the time - but that can lead to bur…
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How To Stay Inspired, Motivated and Engaged.
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Send us a text Whether you are starting out or well established: find a counsel. Find a mentor. Find someone you can speak to on a regular basis that will give you honest feedback that will help you to move forward. Be clear on your goals. This will help your mentorship and your counsel. When you are clear on your goals, you can help to self-inspir…
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Do We Need More Females and Diversity in our Industry?
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Send us a text Today we’re talking all about females in the industry and diversity in our industry; what we’re doing well, what can improve, and why it matters. Take a listen now. Key points include: Ultimately our industry should represent the people we serve in the community – unfortunately, what we have seen in recent times is the percentage of …
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Are Cash Back Offers Beneficial For Our Market And Our Industry?
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Send us a text A controversial topic for our hosts today all around cash back offers: why lenders use this strategy and how it affects you as a broker, and your client! Take a listen now. Key points include: The timelines, the service the client gets, the process – it can be hard to keep the client motivated to say with the bank when a cashback off…
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Should I Be a Full Time or a Self Employed Broker?
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Prevention vs Cure - Will You Take Advice or Learn In Your Own Time
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Top 3 Ingredients to Ensure Success in Broking
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Send us a text Top 3 Ingredients to Ensure Success In Broking When you can overcome the obstacles and the tough times, in the beginning, mortgage broking can be a wonderful career and it’s an amazing industry to be a part of. Broking is about people dealing with people - it’s a fantastic opportunity to do purposeful and profitable work. But what ar…
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Leadflow - To Pay Or Not To Pay For Leads
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Send us a text To pay or not to pay for leads!? What a good question. When you are looking for leads and building referral partnerships, you need to ask yourself the question; are you willing to pay for those leads? It’s hard to stop paying for leads once you have paid for them. If you’re going to send referrals based on someone’s capacity to do th…
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Send us a text WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Is Digital the Broker’s Achilles Heel? Digital banks are coming to the market in droves. It doesn’t matter where the consumer has their lending or loans, digital banks can make it easier for them. But where does that leave a mortgage broker and the relationships brokers strive to create? Digital is really a…
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