In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, host Alex Whitlock is joined by Broker Essentials’ Jason Back to delve into the current market influencers that are impacting how a broker operates.

An election, high interest rates, uncertain economy, and a volatile market are all having an impact on the day-to-day for brokers.

Successful brokers must learn to keep development strong despite a challenging environment. Success comes from hard work, deep client relationships, and resilience – not quick wins.

With recent results from the Bank of Queensland (BOQ) showing an increased focus on the proprietary channel and no updates for its broker channel pause from August 2024, signs point to an exit from third- party.

In this latest episode of Broker Daily Uncut, host Jack Campbell unpacks the announcement with co-hosts Alex Whitlock and Phillip Tarrant.

The future of brokers and BOQ is vague and unconvincing. Brokers are understandably concerned and many are just asking for some transparency.

In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, host Alex Whitlock and co-host Jason Back unpack the volatile state of the economy and how it can impact how brokers operate. Geopolitics, an upcoming election, and interest rate drama have culminated in a cocktail of uncertainty, making it a stressful time for brokers.

These factors have the potential to impact loan books. Brokers must prepare for some shifts in client attitudes and prepare for the risks that can emerge.

Brokers have countless avenues available to them when building a career. Whether solo, at a brokerage, or running a business, there are a variety of business models that have unique benefits and disadvantages.

Further to the business model, there are plenty of lending options available. This was the topic of discussion in this latest episode of Finance Specialist.

Host Jack Campbell was joined by Accendo Financial’s Trent Carter to discuss how to settle on a business model.

There is no right or wrong answer, as the individual should determine what works best for them. However, strategy must be implemented and half-heartedness removed if a broker is to build a successful brand.

Each party is continuing attempts to win over voters in the lead-up to the election with housing-related policies.

In this latest episode of Broker Daily Uncut, host Jack Campbell was joined by co-hosts Phillip Tarrant and Alex Whitlock to chat through the latest announcement from the Labor and Coalition governments.

Busy times on the horizon for brokers as we approach the federal election and the long-awaited RBA cash rate meeting in May. Each of these events is likely to impact how brokers work.

In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, host Alex Whitlock and co-host Jason Back outline the strategy needed to be an effective broker.

The modern market shifts constantly and brokers must be adaptive and vigilant of these changes.

Tech is having a major impact across all industries and broking is no exception. AI and automation are changing how tasks are performed and brokers must harness the potential to remain competitive.

The pair also discussed excelling as a business owner. This starts with mapping out a growth plan, seeking mentorship, and prioritising foundational strengths.

The pandemic forced many industries to adopt remote and hybrid work structures. Now off the back of COVID-19, some brokers are choosing to remain virtual.

Accendo Finance's Trent Carter discussed these themes in this latest episode of Finance Specialist. His business has gone fully remote, the benefits of which are massive overhead cost savings.

Despite this, Carter said there still needs to be connection. While some clients are fine to engage over video call, others can benefit from face-to-face time. This can come in the form of visiting their business or home.

This practice of showing up to where they live or work can also give a broker insight into how they operate, strengthening the ability to service them.

In a special episode of Broker Daily Uncut, recorded from the floor at the Better Business Summit in Sydney, two top- performing brokers discuss what’s influencing the industry, for better or worse.

First though, Cloudstaff’s director of property service APAC, Paul Findlay, and Broker Daily’s partnerships manager Lizzie Whitlock discussed the happenings of the event.

With hundreds of brokers packing the summit and sharing insights with the team, the pair were excited to see such a thriving and friendly industry come together.

The second part of the podcast brought together Dr Lisa Bridgett, director and principal broker at Stellar Finance Group, and Candice Joseph, director and principal broker at Entourage.

These top performers discussed the opportunities and challenges facing the industry in 2025, with both agreeing tech will help pull brokers through tough times, especially amid an ever-changing regulatory environment.

Some brokers aim to build large-scale businesses, with $100 million-plus loan books, while others prefer a smaller, client-focused practice with better work/life balance. Neither of these paths is more successful than the other. It all depends on the individual's goals.

This was the topic of discussion in the latest episode of Business Accelerator, where host Alex Whitlock was joined by Jason Back.

The pair delved into the measurements of success. Financial, lifestyle, or entrepreneurial ambition all play a factor in determining success. What is important to one broker may not work for another.

Brokers must set measured, personal goals. Whether running a solo operation, operating a brokerage, or joining a larger organisation, each has distinct advantages and disadvantages.

Brokers servicing SME clients can benefit from having an understanding of risks and value drivers.

This was the topic of discussion in this latest episode of Finance Specialist. Here, host Jack Campbell was joined by Trent Carter and John Sgambelluri from Accendo Financial to unpack some actionable tips for navigating business valuation.

Sgambelluri outlined how target multiples and diversification can help in performing effective evaluation of companies.

Developing a strong understanding of what makes the business tick can help brokers provide a more beneficial service and keep clients informed and engaged.