How do you actually write 300K API as an insurance adviser without grinding 80 hours a week?

Sam Kodi’s done it, and in this episode, he shares exactly how he built a scalable system that lets him double his business while working fewer hours.

We dive into how Sam restructured his back office, the mindset shifts that freed him from admin overload, and the tools and processes that keep his pipeline moving.

If you’re an adviser who wants to grow sustainably, avoid burnout, and unlock more time for clients (and yourself), this one’s for you.

What do startups, space travel and first-home buyers have in common? Derek Handley.

In this episode, we go deep with the founder of Aera, a platform helping Kiwis get into their first home faster.

We talk about his time on the board of Sky TV, working with Richard Branson, and why he’s heading to space with Virgin Galactic.

Plus how mortgage advisers can use Aera to win with first-home clients.

How do you actually write $100 million in lending as a mortgage adviser?Simon McDonald’s done it, and in this episode, he breaks down exactly how.We chat about the habits, planning, and lead flow that helped him hit huge numbers, plus what it takes to scale from good to elite. If you’re an adviser aiming to grow fast and sustainably, this one’s for you.

In this episode we sit down with Daniel Fifita, a long-time insurer at Partners Life who has recently taken the leap to launch his own insurance advice business.

With years of experience supporting advisers from the insurer side, Daniel shares a unique perspective on what top performing advisers and businesses do differently and why he decided to leave the corporate lifestyle.

Whether you're an adviser, business owner, or simply curious about the industry, this chat offers practical insights and behind-the-scenes knowledge from someone who's been on both sides.

In this episode, we catch up with Peter Norris, Managing Director at Opes Mortgages and one of NZ’s top mortgage advisers.It’s a relaxed chat about how he got into the industry, the lessons he’s learned working at some of the biggest firms in the country, and why doing right by people, even when there’s no immediate payoff, has been key to his success.Peter’s not big on hype, but he’s played a huge role in the growth of Opes Mortgages. He talks about the ups and downs of running his own business, building trust, and how referrals come when you focus on helping, not just selling.🗣 What we get into:-Peter’s path through the mortgage world-Why helping people (even when you don’t get paid) still pays off-Building a business with values at the core-Lessons for advisers wanting to grow without losing who they are-Gamifying the administrative process If you're in the game, or just want to hear from someone who's built a solid reputation by doing the right thing, his one’s worth a listen.

Michael Vincent is a director and mortgage adviser for Lighthouse Mortgages. He's also a co-host of one of NZ's top financial podcasts, 'Cheques & Balances'.We had an open and honest chat about the key benefits of content marketing and why it's worth sticking with it.

The Kiwi Adviser Network has seen significant growth since its launch in 2021.

Chuck Slogrove is the co-founder of KAN with his business partner, Ben Krebs, and this podcast is the first time he's given a detailed insight into the business' rapid growth.

Are you a mortgage adviser looking to do more development projects?

Many advisers and business owners focus their time and attention on a specific niche. Gus from Spring Loans has directed his focus towards business lending.

In this chat, Gus and I discuss strategy, his business journey and winning Commercial Adviser of the year in 2024.

KiwiSaver kicked off in 2007 and has grown to over $110 billion in the scheme since its inception (at the time of release). It has incredible potential to give Kiwis a better retirement.

Today we chat with Brendan Ward from NZ Funds about how we can maximise that growth and where it could head in the future.