Just one year after taking the leap to launch his own work-from-home franchise, the Bendigo-based broker took home the prestigious Victoria/Tasmania Editor's Choice Award at the Better Business Awards 2026. In this week's episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane catches up with the Mortgage Choice broker Nathan Newlan to discuss how he transitioned from banking to become a broker writing 135 loans a year, what it's like broking in the regions, and the importance of community networks. Tune in to find out: <ul> <li>How he's been scaling his Mortgage Choice franchise.</li> <li>His structure for managing a high-volume business.</li> <li>The importance of harnessing local community engagement.</li> </ul> And much more!

Just one year after taking the leap to launch his own work-from-home franchise, the Bendigo-based broker took home the prestigious Victoria/Tasmania Editor's Choice Award at the Better Business Awards 2026. In this week's episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane catches up with the Mortgage Choice broker Nathan Newlan to discuss how he transitioned from banking to become a broker writing 135 loans a year, what it's like broking in the regions, and the importance of community networks. Tune in to find out: How he's been scaling his Mortgage Choice franchise. His structure for managing a high-volume business. The importance of harnessing local community engagement. And much more!

How this Bendigo broker established a successful regional business

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.

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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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