In this episode of the Finance Fusion podcast, we have Joshua El-Baye, Credit Adviser at Shore Financial, one of Australia’s leading mortgage brokering companies with multiple awards under their belt. 

Joshua talks about his bold decision to leave a successful 12-year career in hospitality to become a mortgage broker and the strategies that helped him build his new business. 

He also discusses the general state of the mortgage brokering industry, addressing the issue of unregulated practitioners or practitioners with little experience, and shares his observations on the current Sydney property market.

If you are looking for inspiration on career transition, valuable lessons on customer service excellence, and insights into the mortgage brokering industry, then make sure to listen to this episode!

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SHOW NOTES LINKS

https://au.linkedin.com/in/joshuaelbayeh 

https://shorefinancial.com.au/ 

https://www.instagram.com/shorefinancial 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-financial/ 

https://www.facebook.com/ShoreFinancial/ 

https://open.spotify.com/show/0axZEXlWsY0EWPvcgtcZW8 

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Intro

00:15 Introduction of Speaker

00:49 Josh’s Background

04:44 From Hospitality to Mortgage Broker

14:49 the Difference of People Starting Out in Finance

27:57 Misleading Can Burn Relationships

35:33 Views on Latest Trends in Mortgage World

47:34 Buying a Property in Sydney

50:30 Outro

In this episode of the Finance Fusion podcast, we have Billy Taha, founder and director of Auto Luxury, a premium, hassle-free, full-service car concierge that helps their clients buy, sell and source luxury cars.

Bill talks about his journey on how he carved a niche for himself in the luxury market, his innovative approach to recreating the car showroom experience through social media, and his streamlined trade-in process for a seamless experience for both car buyers and sellers.

He also shares his insights on the rapidly evolving world of car financing, the rise of self-serving car models, and why, now more than ever, using a car broker could be the best decision you make.

If you're in the market for a new car, looking to sell, or even just fascinated by shifts in the auto industry, make sure to tune in to this episode!

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Intro

05:46 How Did Billy Get into the Business?

11:46 How Long Does It Take Dealerships to Adopt the Fixed Price Model?

14:30 Buying a Tesla

17:24 How Far Away Are Other Car Companies from Tesla?

24:32 Choosing a Car Dealership over Finance

26:57 Will the Need for a Car Broker Change?

30:15 Step-by-Step Process to Implement a Sale

35:10 How Banks Have Taken over the Space

37:41 Finding the right tech for your business

39:47 Implementing tech into your business

45:55 Outro

SHOW NOTES LINKS

https://autoluxury.com.au/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/autoluxury/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/autoluxury/ 

https://www.instagram.com/autoluxury.au/ 

https://www.facebook.com/autoluxury.au/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@autoluxury.au/ 

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In this episode of the Finance Fusion podcast, we have Louis Younis, founder and director of ITF Hire, a company specialising in temporary fencing, crowd control barriers, portable toilet hire and servicing, liquid waste management, and internal and external hoarding. 

Louis shares his journey from a novice labourer to a business empire builder, the mindset he adapts that led to ITF Hire's rise in the temporary fencing and hoarding industry, and how he overcame initial setbacks to build a business that services Tier One construction companies.

He also talks about why a long-term strategy is crucial for sustainable success, how to build a capable team and hire individuals with diverse strengths, the pivotal role of specialised asset finance brokers in acquiring essential equipment, and the importance of doing thorough calculations and using tools like the NAP calculator before making big investments. 

If you want to learn more about the fencing industry and how to master growth through acquisitions, marketing, risk-taking, and innovation, make sure to tune in to this episode!

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Intro

00:10 Louis Background

00:26 ITF Hire

02:54 Why Temporary Fencing of all Industries?

09:44 What Is the Role of Temporary Fencing and Holding?

12:04 How ITF is Everywhere

12:25 Louis’ Customers

12:49 Strategies for Acquiring New Customers

14:59 Key to Building a Business 

18:56 Strategies for Each Business Growth Phase

19:43 Acquiring Competitors and Integration

24 00 The Importance of Your Team in Business

27:05 Working with Specialists with Business

28:56 How Do You Know When to Finance an Asset?

32:39 Let the Numbers Do the Talking

33:51 Purchasing Brand New Trucks

39:08 Getting as Much Market Share as Possible

43:13 Dealing With Cashflow Issues

46:45 Conclusion

SHOW NOTES LINKS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-younis-6920b4166/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/itfhire/
https://www.facebook.com/itfhire
https://www.instagram.com/itfhire/
https://www.youtube.com/@itfhire5673

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