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In the hot seat: Ian Simpson
Smartline broker Ian Simpson is based in Mudgee, NSW, but looks after many clients in Sydney. The 2020 MPA Top 100 Broker and Smartline Franchise of the Year winner started his career at Mortgage Force in 2003
In the hot seat: Fi Dimos
In 2019, Fi Dimos founded Bloom Finance, an Edgecliff brokerage servicing clients in Sydney and Canberra. Transferring the skills she gained from a career in reinsurance, Dimos succeeded in winning AFG's Excellence Award just four months later

In the hot seat: Deslie Taylor
Mortgage Choice franchise owner Deslie Taylor decided to become a broker in 2007 after 15 years in banking. The MPA Top 100 broker is based in Ormeau on the Gold Coast
In the hot seat: Sheena Briffa
She may have started her career in November, but Briffa managed to submit $2.9m worth of loan applications in her first month alone

Hot Seat: Shelley Beggs by AB
The LoanBrix broker reflects on the career guidance that inspired her to break into the industry, and the lessons she has since learned since
Hot Seat: Tony Gale by AB
Tony Gale, MD of Jims Financial Services, shares his top tips for thriving in the world of mortgages, and explains how the group is working to reinvent broking as a full suite of financial services
Hot Seat: Daniel Foggo by AB
RateSetter Australia CEO Daniel Foggo explains the lender’s strategy for building its broker channel
Hot Seat: Travis Meyer by
From pro sportsman to Finance Detective, Travis Meyer reflects on his career to date
Hot Seat: Graeme Salt by AB
Graeme Salt, broker and consultant for Origin Finance, reflects on his transition from town planner to broker
Hot Seat: Melissa Gielnik by AB
MFAA non-executive director, Melissa Gielnik reflects on her award winning career