In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Brooke Juracic, Managing Director of Gold Coast Wealth and a lending specialist with over 12 years of experience across residential, SMSF, commercial, and development finance. With SMSF property investing gaining traction and lending becoming increasingly complex, Brooke unpacks what's really happening behind the scenes and why many investors are getting it wrong.

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Matthew Hughes, Managing Director of Capital Property Advisory and board member of PIPA. Matthew brings a sharp, data-driven perspective to today's property market, cutting through the noise of short-term gains and hype-driven investing. With Perth continuing its strong run and other markets showing signs of transition, the conversation dives into what actually drives long-term outperformance.

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Riley Jan, Financial Adviser for property investors and busy professionals, and Partner at Cruz Financial Planning. With a background in law and deep experience in financial planning, he brings a structured, holistic approach to property investing that goes far beyond simply "buying the next deal."

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Scott Aggett, Australia's leading property negotiator, founder of Green Shoots Property, and one of the country's most experienced and trusted property experts. Scott brings decades of experience from both sides of the transaction. over 4,000 property deals as a real estate agent and now as a buyer's agent focused on negotiation and strategy. In this conversation, he pulls back the curtain on how property markets really work, and why the biggest opportunities often exist before they become obvious to the public.

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Evan Lucas, economic futurist, keynote speaker, media commentator, and bestselling author of Mind Over Money. Evan returns to the podcast to unpack what has already been a volatile and eventful start to 2026. From global geopolitical tensions and oil supply disruptions to stubbornly high inflation and the possibility of further interest rate hikes, the economic landscape is shifting rapidly. But what does it all mean for property investors?

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Jen Richardson, Founder of 123 Financial Group and a specialist in helping business owners and individuals build wealth through financial literacy and strategic tax planning. With a client base split evenly between small businesses and individuals, Jen brings a unique perspective to property investing, one grounded in accuracy, strategy, and long-term thinking rather than chasing the biggest tax refund.

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Brett Warren, Director at Metropole Property Strategists, a leading buyer's agent who helps property investors and home buyers cut through the noise and build real, long-term wealth. Brett brings a refreshingly honest take on what's really driving property growth right now, from Brisbane's massive run, to Melbourne's long period of underperformance, and why chasing "hotspots" can be a dangerous game for everyday investors.

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Cate Bakos, Buyer's Agent, Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA) and 2025 Chair of Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA). Cate shares what she's seeing on the ground as volume buyer's agents flood regional markets, how investor-driven demand can distort pricing in lower price brackets, and why some of the most popular "hotspot" suburbs may actually carry higher risk than buyers realise.