Connective: The Talk Series Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:06:21 +1000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2617140 en-au © 2026 Connective: The Talk Series yes c49cbe4d-6f04-5bfc-8886-3aea20f3aaf3 Connective episodic false Connective: The Talk Series brings together leading brokers, industry experts and partners to share practical insights on building, growing and adapting a successful business.

Each episode explores the trends shaping the market, from policy and lending to business growth and client strategy, through candid conversations with people who understand the industry firsthand.


Hosted by Connective, The Talk Series is designed for brokers who want to stay informed, keep learning and apply real-world insights to their business.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Connective https://storage.buzzsprout.com/synb96avnsg1d5h8b2cv2znmxa28?.jpg Connective: The Talk Series https://www.buzzsprout.com/2617140 Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Lucy Blain and Stephanie Duncan  Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Lucy Blain and Stephanie Duncan  In this episode, Brad Clucas shares the mic with Lucy Blain, Director at Blain Financial, and Stephanie Duncan, Managing Director at Hendrick Financial to share practical insights on building referral partnerships that support long-term business growth. 

Drawing on their own experiences, Lucy and Stephanie explore the importance of trust, communication and delivering value, while sharing strategies for finding the right referral partners, nurturing lasting relationships and creating a consistent pipeline of quality leads. 

A practical conversation for brokers looking to strengthen their referral network and grow their business through authentic partnerships. 

]]> In this episode, Brad Clucas shares the mic with Lucy Blain, Director at Blain Financial, and Stephanie Duncan, Managing Director at Hendrick Financial to share practical insights on building referral partnerships that support long-term business growth. 

Drawing on their own experiences, Lucy and Stephanie explore the importance of trust, communication and delivering value, while sharing strategies for finding the right referral partners, nurturing lasting relationships and creating a consistent pipeline of quality leads. 

A practical conversation for brokers looking to strengthen their referral network and grow their business through authentic partnerships. 

]]> Connective Buzzsprout-19434987 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +1000 3433 full false Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Clinton Waters, Axton Finance Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Clinton Waters, Axton Finance In this episode, Brad Clucas connects with Clinton Waters, Owner and Director of Axton Finance, to discuss practical strategies for getting more out of your CRM and streamlining everyday business operations. 

Clinton explores how custom templates and automated workflows can improve efficiency, alongside practical tips for managing email more effectively to reduce clutter and save time. He also discusses using personalised CRM data and digital tools to create more meaningful client interactions, strengthen relationships and deliver a seamless customer experience. 

A practical session for brokers looking to improve productivity, enhance client engagement and unlock the full potential of their CRM. 

]]> In this episode, Brad Clucas connects with Clinton Waters, Owner and Director of Axton Finance, to discuss practical strategies for getting more out of your CRM and streamlining everyday business operations. 

Clinton explores how custom templates and automated workflows can improve efficiency, alongside practical tips for managing email more effectively to reduce clutter and save time. He also discusses using personalised CRM data and digital tools to create more meaningful client interactions, strengthen relationships and deliver a seamless customer experience. 

A practical session for brokers looking to improve productivity, enhance client engagement and unlock the full potential of their CRM. 

]]> Connective Buzzsprout-19434974 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +1000 3118 full false Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Chris Hazell, Bespoke Finance Group  Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Chris Hazell, Bespoke Finance Group  In this episode, Brad Clucas chats with Chris Hazell, Owner and Director of Bespoke Finance Group, about his path from entering the finance industry to building an award-winning brokerage. 

Chris shares the pivotal decisions that shaped his business, from taking full ownership and navigating the challenges of COVID to simplifying his offering and focusing on sustainable growth. He also explores building a high-performing team, implementing systems and processes that improve efficiency, and creating a client experience that drives long-term loyalty and referrals. 

A practical discussion for brokers looking to scale their business with confidence while building a business that supports both long-term success and work-life balance. 

]]> In this episode, Brad Clucas chats with Chris Hazell, Owner and Director of Bespoke Finance Group, about his path from entering the finance industry to building an award-winning brokerage. 

Chris shares the pivotal decisions that shaped his business, from taking full ownership and navigating the challenges of COVID to simplifying his offering and focusing on sustainable growth. He also explores building a high-performing team, implementing systems and processes that improve efficiency, and creating a client experience that drives long-term loyalty and referrals. 

A practical discussion for brokers looking to scale their business with confidence while building a business that supports both long-term success and work-life balance. 

]]> Connective Buzzsprout-19434964 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +1000 2163 full false Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Chantal Cutter, Cutter & Co Financial   Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Chantal Cutter, Cutter & Co Financial   In this episode, Brad Clucas is joined by Chantal Cutter, Director at Cutter & Co Financial, to discuss her journey from a long-standing banking career to building a successful brokerage. 

With over 20 years' industry experience, Chantal reflects on the pivotal moments that have shaped her career, including her battle with triple negative breast cancer and how the experience transformed her outlook on leadership, business and life. She shares insights into building resilience, trusting her team and creating a business that can thrive beyond the individual. 

Chantal also shares practical strategies on scaling a brokerage, diversifying marketing approaches and delivering client experiences that drive long-term loyalty. 

]]> In this episode, Brad Clucas is joined by Chantal Cutter, Director at Cutter & Co Financial, to discuss her journey from a long-standing banking career to building a successful brokerage. 

With over 20 years' industry experience, Chantal reflects on the pivotal moments that have shaped her career, including her battle with triple negative breast cancer and how the experience transformed her outlook on leadership, business and life. She shares insights into building resilience, trusting her team and creating a business that can thrive beyond the individual. 

Chantal also shares practical strategies on scaling a brokerage, diversifying marketing approaches and delivering client experiences that drive long-term loyalty. 

]]> Connective Buzzsprout-19434957 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +1000 2210 full false Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Sarah Smelt, Finance Society  Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Sarah Smelt, Finance Society  In this episode, Brad Clucas speaks with Sarah Smelt, founder of Finance Society, about building a modern brokerage with purpose and flexibility. 

Sarah shares her journey from banking into broking, and how she grew Finance Society from a solo operation into a thriving team in just a few years. She unpacks how defining a clear niche, leveraging social media and building a strong personal brand have supported her growth, alongside her focus on financial education. 

A valuable conversation for brokers looking to build a business that supports both lifestyle and long-term success. 

]]> In this episode, Brad Clucas speaks with Sarah Smelt, founder of Finance Society, about building a modern brokerage with purpose and flexibility. 

Sarah shares her journey from banking into broking, and how she grew Finance Society from a solo operation into a thriving team in just a few years. She unpacks how defining a clear niche, leveraging social media and building a strong personal brand have supported her growth, alongside her focus on financial education. 

A valuable conversation for brokers looking to build a business that supports both lifestyle and long-term success. 

]]> Connective Buzzsprout-19381995 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +1000 2664 2 full false Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Jamie King, BlueRock Leading Broker Series – Brad Clucas in conversation with Jamie King, BlueRock In this episode, Brad Clucas sits down with Jamie King, Executive Managing Partner at BlueRock, to explore what it takes to build a high-performing, scalable broking business. 

Jamie shares his journey from solo broker to leading a growing team, unpacking the role of referral partnerships, an advisory-first mindset and the systems that support sustainable growth. The conversation covers attracting and retaining top talent, structuring broker remuneration, managing a profitable back book and creating client relationships that consistently drive referrals. 

A practical session for brokers looking to scale with clarity and confidence. 

]]> In this episode, Brad Clucas sits down with Jamie King, Executive Managing Partner at BlueRock, to explore what it takes to build a high-performing, scalable broking business. 

Jamie shares his journey from solo broker to leading a growing team, unpacking the role of referral partnerships, an advisory-first mindset and the systems that support sustainable growth. The conversation covers attracting and retaining top talent, structuring broker remuneration, managing a profitable back book and creating client relationships that consistently drive referrals. 

A practical session for brokers looking to scale with clarity and confidence. 

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