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In the hot seat: Andrew Soo
Andrew Soo is the director of GM Capital Solutions, a brokerage specialising in construction, commercial and property funding. The AMAs Broker of the Year – Commercial excellence award winner describes his career path
In the hot seat: Peter Bryant
Vow Financial NSW state manager Peter Bryant was named Bankwest Best Aggregator BDM at the 2020 Australian Mortgage Awards. He talks about his 38-year career in finance and how he helps brokers achieve success

Darin Hindmarsh in the hot seat
Brokerage founder and CEO with a background in construction has put his knowledge of property and finance to use to help people realise their dreams
In the hot seat: Anja Pannek
CEO of PLAN Australia shares her passion for finance and highlights the value brokers bring to the industry

In the hot seat: Zoran Petkovski by Melanie Mingas
Newly appointed BDM Zoran Petkovski explains why he left banking for a new career at Marketplace Finance and why all life skills matter when it comes to building customer connections
Hot Seat: Evelyn Burton by Melanie Mingas
Franchisee and broker Evelyn Burton explains how she turned a gift for numbers and a knack for customer service into a successful broking and mentoring career
Hot Seat: Greg Charlwood by Melanie Mingas
Greg Charlwood, managing director of Australian Invoice Finance, reflects on the things that have shaped his career to date, including a plumbing apprenticeship, a stint living and working in India, and an appreciation for quality BDMs
Hot Seat: Hayden Cush by Melanie Mingas
Earlier this year, Hayden Cush took on the role of national sales manager at AFG Home Loans. He explains to Australian Broker what the new role means and shares his advice for brokers
Hot Seat: Eric Wilson by Melanie Mingas
In his journey from junior lifeguard to founder and CEO of neobank Xinja, Eric Wilson has been no stranger to the deep end. Reflecting on why he moved into finance, he talks about the importance of putting customers and ethics first
Hot Seat: Clive Kirkpatrick by Melanie Mingas
Clive Kirkpatrick, general manager of Vow, shares his tips for how brokers can thrive in the current environment, and reels off the South African delicacies he would serve to MFAA CEO Mike Felton