They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, but for Melissa Ashcroft, following in her father’s (John Macalyk) footsteps into broking wasn’t always on the plan. But after entering the industry nine years ago and joining her father’s brokerage, AAA Mortgages, the Sydney-based broker has not looked back, finding satisfaction and success as a commercial broker, including winning the Commercial Broker of the Year award at this year’s <a href= "https://www.theadviser.com.au/broker/43816-women-in-finance-awards-2022-meet-the-winners"> Women in Finance Awards 2022</a>. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane catches up with Melissa to find out: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How and why she went from law to commercial broking</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How she navigates the commercial lending landscape</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Why she thinks broking is a fantastic job for women</li> </ul> And much more!

They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, but for Melissa Ashcroft, following in her father’s (John Macalyk) footsteps into broking wasn’t always on the plan. But after entering the industry nine years ago and joining her father’s brokerage, AAA Mortgages, the Sydney-based broker has not looked back, finding satisfaction and success as a commercial broker, including winning the Commercial Broker of the Year award at this year’s Women in Finance Awards 2022. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane catches up with Melissa to find out: How and why she went from law to commercial broking How she navigates the commercial lending landscape Why she thinks broking is a fantastic job for women And much more!

They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, but for Melissa Ashcroft, following in her father’s (John Macalyk) footsteps into broking wasn’t always on the plan. But after entering the industry nine years ago and joining her father’s brokerage, AAA Mortgages, the Sydney-based broker has not looked back, finding satisfaction and success as a commercial broker, including winning the Commercial Broker of the Year award at this year’s <a href="https://www.theadviser.com.au/broker/43816-women-in-finance-awards-2022-meet-the-winners" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Women in Finance Awards 2022</a>. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane catches up with Melissa to find out: <ul> <li>How and why she went from law to commercial broking</li> <li>How she navigates the commercial lending landscape</li> <li>Why she thinks broking is a fantastic job for women</li> </ul> And much more!

How Melissa Ashcroft became a leading commercial broker

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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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