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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: Adam Crane by Melanie Mingas
When he completed his undergrad degree, all Adam Crane knew was that he didn’t want to be an accountant. Now the CFO for ME Bank, he shares his tips for working in finance
Hot Seat: Andrew Bromley by Melanie Mingas
Personal mortgage adviser for Smartline Andrew Bromley, talks about how to nurture professional relationships
Hot Seat: Tony MacRae by Melanie Mingas
The GM of banking for MyState talks about horse racing and the professional achievements he’s prioritising for 2019
Hot Seat: Matthew Woods by Melanie Mingas
Citibank’s head of mortgage distribution Matthew Wood, reveals details of the bank’s revamped mortgage plans
Hot Seat: Alissa Childs by Melanie Mingas
Two Birds One Loan director Alissa Childs, explains why she turned from BDM to broker and how she finds new business opportunities
Hot Seat: Will Unkles by Melanie Mingas
The award-winning director of 40 Forty Finance, shares his tips for keeping on top of the email avalanche