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Brokers in Progress shares the inspiring stories, hard-earned lessons and real-world experiences of mortgage brokers who have made that transition.  Each episode goes inside some of Australia’s leading mortgage brokerages to uncover what it actually takes to scale — from making your first hires and building a high-performing team, to developing better systems, attracting and retaining great brokers, stepping away from day-to-day brokering and becoming the leader your growing business needs.  You’ll hear directly from mortgage broker and brokerage leaders about the decisions that moved their businesses forward, the mistakes that cost them time and money, the challenges that nearly held them back, and the lessons they wish they’d known when they were still doing everything themselves.  These are honest, inspiring stories designed to empower ambitious mortgage brokers with practical insights from people who have already faced the challenges of growth. No courses, product pitches or polished highlight reels — just brokers openly sharing what worked, what didn’t, and how they built businesses and teams capable of growing beyond themselves.  If you’re a mortgage broker looking to scale your brokerage, grow your team and build a better broking business, Brokers in Progress is for you.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/89b85724-6481-4826-9e4f-e00031e2d783/BIP-Show-Thumbnail.png</url><title>Brokers in Progress</title><link><![CDATA[https://brokers-in-progress.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/89b85724-6481-4826-9e4f-e00031e2d783/BIP-Show-Thumbnail.png"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Chris Bates</itunes:name><itunes:email>chrisbates@alcove.com.au</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Chris Bates</itunes:author><description>How do you go from being a successful solo mortgage broker to building and scaling a successful brokerage?  Brokers in Progress shares the inspiring stories, hard-earned lessons and real-world experiences of mortgage brokers who have made that transition.  Each episode goes inside some of Australia’s leading mortgage brokerages to uncover what it actually takes to scale — from making your first hires and building a high-performing team, to developing better systems, attracting and retaining great brokers, stepping away from day-to-day brokering and becoming the leader your growing business needs.  You’ll hear directly from mortgage broker and brokerage leaders about the decisions that moved their businesses forward, the mistakes that cost them time and money, the challenges that nearly held them back, and the lessons they wish they’d known when they were still doing everything themselves.  These are honest, inspiring stories designed to empower ambitious mortgage brokers with practical insights from people who have already faced the challenges of growth. No courses, product pitches or polished highlight reels — just brokers openly sharing what worked, what didn’t, and how they built businesses and teams capable of growing beyond themselves.  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Every guest is an open book about what worked, what didn’t, and what they wish they’d known earlier.</p><p><strong>No courses. No product pitches. No highlight reels. Just brokers sharing what they’ve learned so other brokers can get better.</strong></p><p>New episodes every Friday.</p><p></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Brokers in Progress for more real conversations about growth, systems, leadership, and what it actually takes to build a successful brokerage.</strong></p><p><strong>🎥Produced by Chris Bates and the studio team at <u><a href="https://www.alcove.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.alcove.com.au/</a></u> </strong></p><p>The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as financial, investment, or credit advice. It does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider the appropriateness of the information to your circumstances and seek advice from a licensed financial adviser, mortgage broker, or other qualified professional before making any decision. Canopy Private Pty Ltd holds Australian Credit Licence 558709.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What can you learn from the people who’ve already built and scaled some of Australia’s leading mortgage brokerages?</strong></p><p><em>Brokers in Progress</em> brings together brokerage leaders who’ve collectively settled tens of billions in home loans to share the lessons behind the businesses they’ve built — including the decisions that drove their growth, the mistakes they’d avoid, and the challenges they’re still working through.</p><p>Across the series, they get into the realities of scaling: building teams and systems, attracting and retaining great brokers, stepping away from the tools, breaking through growth ceilings, and preparing for where the broking industry is heading next.</p><p>These aren’t polished success stories. Every guest is an open book about what worked, what didn’t, and what they wish they’d known earlier.</p><p><strong>No courses. No product pitches. No highlight reels. Just brokers sharing what they’ve learned so other brokers can get better.</strong></p><p>New episodes every Friday.</p><p></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Brokers in Progress for more real conversations about growth, systems, leadership, and what it actually takes to build a successful brokerage.</strong></p><p><strong>🎥Produced by Chris Bates and the studio team at <u><a href="https://www.alcove.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.alcove.com.au/</a></u> </strong></p><p>The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as financial, investment, or credit advice. It does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider the appropriateness of the information to your circumstances and seek advice from a licensed financial adviser, mortgage broker, or other qualified professional before making any decision. Canopy Private Pty Ltd holds Australian Credit Licence 558709.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://brokers-in-progress.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">86a0cb74-ec3a-4690-b500-d9b90de518e8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a487e1bd-f803-4e82-807a-e4f943e26096/BIP000-Captivate-Thumbnail-v2.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/86a0cb74-ec3a-4690-b500-d9b90de518e8.mp3" length="4431664" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>04:37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/5ee171a1-20ba-478d-8c9d-622806881feb/index.html" type="text/html"/></item></channel></rss>