August 10, 2020
How to hire remotely
Hiring remotely. It's becoming more and more of a thing, particularly with an increasing amount of jobs being offered as 'work from home'. Have a think about how you can…
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August 10, 2020
Leading a remote team
As a leader, how can you ensure your team morale and productivity is kept high when you're not able to see them in person on a regular basis? Whether you're…
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August 10, 2020
How to onboard candidates remotely
As the world shifts to an increasingly remote working style in the aftermath of Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions, you may find yourself needing to onboard a new recruit remotely. The…
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July 27, 2020
How to win the war for talent
The best talent on the market will always be the hardest to attract and recruit to your business. These helpful tips from Roland can help you get a leg up…
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July 20, 2020
Billion Dollar Broker with Roland Youakim
Platinum People Group's Managing Director Roland Youakim has spent years working with top mortgage brokerages across the country. He knows what the most successful business owners do to ensure business…
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July 13, 2020
Are businesses still recruiting?
Recruitment during a pandemic – is it possible? Is it wise? While every business has different needs, what we can say is that many brokerages are busier than ever right…
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July 13, 2020
Reinvent and rejuvenate your business for 2020
For many of us, it feels like things have been put on pause for months as we've battled lockdown restrictions and a dip in business activity. But as our Recruitment…
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June 29, 2020
Secrets to Success in times of crisis
When a global crisis like Covid-19 arises, how can you put your best foot forward as a business owner? Is there a way to maintain your business’ success? We spoke…
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June 29, 2020
Secrets to Success with Bernadette and Aaron David-Christie
We met Aaron and Bernadette, owners of Atelier Weath, in mid-2019 and were immediately struck by their impressive approach to running a business. We sat down with this power duo…
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June 29, 2020
What is the new normal for Mortgage Broking?
Working from home. Video meetings. Online signatures. The average day for a mortgage brokerage is looking pretty different in 2020. While the shift to remote, socially distant work has many…
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May 11, 2020
Getting the most from your online interviews
In an ideal scenario, your interviews will take place face to face. Unfortunately, as we all know, not everything always goes to plan. So whether it's the distance, timing or…
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May 11, 2020
Communicating with your clients in a time of crisis
Covid-19 may have thrown lots of things up in the air for your business. But during these uncertain times, what are your clients feeling? Do they feel supported? Are you…
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April 27, 2020
Client Testimonial: Nick Reilly – inovayt
Join Nick Reilly, Managing Director of inovayt, as he shares his experience of working with the team at Platinum People Group. Highlighting the benefits of working with a specialised recruitment…
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April 6, 2020
Small Business and Employee Support
What support is available to you as a small business or employee? In such uncertain times, it is easy to get caught in a state of (mis)information overload. Picking through…
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March 30, 2020
Tips & Tricks: Working From Home
With many of us suddenly doing business remotely, working from home is fast being recognised as a harder feat than first imagined. Maintaining productivity, keeping clear channels of communication and…
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March 23, 2020
A day in the life of a PPG recruiter
If variety truly is the spice of life consider us well and truly zesty! Take a sneak peek into the day in the life of a PPG Recruiter as Meg…
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March 23, 2020
Welcoming Abraham Morris to team PPG
Drum roll please for the formal introduction to our newest Recruitment Consultant and all round super star, Abraham Morris! Hear from Abraham as he introduces himself to team PPG. Joining…
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March 23, 2020
The benefits of taking a break
Let’s face it, as much as we all want to ‘do it all’ and to be our best (always) - running on empty benefits no one. Mental fatigue decreases more…
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January 28, 2020
Have You Hit The Two Month Slump?
Breathe. Debrief. Reset. Everyone hits the mental wall from time to time but it’s how you come back that counts! Hear from PPG’s Meghan Curtis as she shares her top…
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January 21, 2020
A Testimonial From Tash
Three weeks into her new role as Loan and Client Experience Manager with Aviser Finance, we caught up with Natasha Camm to see how she’s going. In this video, she…
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January 21, 2020
Hey – Are You OK?
Mental health is just as important as your physical health, and it’s likely to fluctuate from day to day (possibly even minute to minute!). A good day can boost your…
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January 14, 2020
What Will You Do With A Bonus 24 Hours?
2020 is a Leap Year – which means you’re being given an extra 24 hours! What are you going to do with it? Tune into this short video to hear…
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December 9, 2019
What sort of loan processor are you?
Processing a home loan is a complex process requiring a range of skills and expertise. With lenders demanding significantly more documentation and requirements these days, more and more work is…
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December 9, 2019
Top tips for launching a brokerage arm in your accounting or financial planning business
As specialist recruiters in the mortgage broking space, Platinum People Group can help accounting and financial planning practices launch and grow their mortgage broking team. Our Managing Director has helped…
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December 3, 2019
Secrets to Success With Holly Bundy
Holly Bundy is the hard-working mastermind behind successful mortgage brokerage Bundy Financial Services, based out of Essendon in Melbourne. She’s an incredibly impressive business owner who has scaled rapidly and…
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December 3, 2019
Merry Christmas from PPG!
From our team to you, we wish you a safe and happy Christmas spent with friends and family. We’ll see you in the new year! Please note our office closure…
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December 3, 2019
New year, new you?
The year is almost at a close, and Roland has a few tips on how to make the most of this break to rethink your business or career plans. From…
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November 27, 2019
A year in review: 2019 for PPG
A year in review: 2019 for PPG It’s that time of year again. The time when we reflect on how far we’ve come in the last 12 months, and how…
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October 22, 2019
Texting: Should you be doing it?
Once relegated to the domain of angsty teens, texting is fast becoming a useful tool for businesses to keep customers engaged and happy. These days, 90% of people would rather…
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October 22, 2019
How to get the most from your interviews
Interviews weren’t invented to make candidates feel awkward and humiliated. Sure, it may feel like it sometimes, but as Meg discusses in this video, there’s so much YOU can get…
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October 22, 2019
On being a woman in mortgage broking
Being a woman in the workplace is tough stuff. But being a woman in mortgage broking can be particularly tough. That’s why there are significantly fewer female mortgage brokers than…
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October 22, 2019
Why your competitors are your friends
It can be frustrating watching your competitors claiming the good website domain names and the top-ranking Google search spots – not to mention snapping up customers that could have been…
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October 21, 2019
A 2019 wrap-up: How this year has shaped the industry
Where to start? 2019 brought highs and lows to the mortgage broking industry, and it’s been fascinating to watch it all unfold. At the beginning of the year we were…
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October 15, 2019
The importance of setting the scene
Setting the scene is something we do a lot of in recruitment. Chances are, if you’re a mortgage broker or finance professional you do this a lot with your clients…
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October 15, 2019
Do your customers have a seamless experience?
A ‘seamless experience’ is one that looks, feels and sounds like your brand at every touchpoint. It’s ensuring that your customers have the same sort of brand experience when they…
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October 15, 2019
Are you hiring for the right role?
A staggering 25% of SMEs find recruitment to be their biggest challenge. And the other 75% still rate it in their top 3! It’s understandable why. Not only does recruitment…
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October 12, 2019
To franchise or not to franchise?
When it comes to selecting a mortgage aggregator, the decision isn’t easy. With dozens of aggregators available to choose from, each has differences that will appeal to different types of…
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October 12, 2019
Removing the risk from your recruitment
When you hire someone and it doesn’t work out, it really hurts. So many businesses have been burned before, which is why Roland wanted to chat about how to remove…
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October 9, 2019
How to ask for a payrise
Asking for a payrise can be daunting, but there is a correct way of going about it. In this video, Roland offers some tips on how to choose your timing,…
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October 1, 2019
Top tips for getting your first job
Whether you’ve just graduated, you’re just about to, or you’re in the midst of a significant career jump, Steph has some tips on how to secure your first industry job.…
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September 16, 2019
Meet Meg – our newest recruiter!
Please join us in welcoming our newest Recruiter Meg Curtis to the PPG team! In this video, Meg gives us the rundown on: Her extremely varied previous work experience Her…
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September 15, 2019
Should you start a blog?
Offering content on your website is a great way to add value to your customers beyond your regular service offering. A blog can help establish you as a thought leader…
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September 12, 2019
Building long-term partnerships: Getting it right
Partnerships can be hugely successful for business owners and professionals in the mortgage broking space, presenting an opportunity for two businesses to work together for mutually beneficial outcomes. But when…
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September 10, 2019
A very special broker with a very special business approach
This article is a celebration of one of our wonderful clients, but it also serves as a reminder that we’re not here just to make money. Mortgage brokers, business owners,…
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September 4, 2019
Client testimonial: Mortgage Choice Oakleigh
Robin and Marvin Coleman of Mortgage Choice Oakleigh run a successful, growing mortgage broking business. While they’ve tried to use online job boards such as Seek in the past, they’ve…
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September 3, 2019
Customer testimonial: Stephanie McDonnell
We caught up with Steph a few months after placing her in the role of Client Care Manager at Mortgage Choice Oakleigh, and are pleased to report that she’s loving…
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September 2, 2019
How far is too far to commute?
When weighing up the pros and cons of a potential employment opportunity, it’s vital that you calculate and consider your new commute time. While the commute may not seem as…
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September 2, 2019
Is your website turning people off?
It’s all well and good to have a website (let’s be honest – it’s 2019, you should have one!), but if your website isn’t very good, it may be doing…
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September 2, 2019
What’s R U OK? Day all about?
Each year in September, there’s a lot of hype around mental health, particularly surrounding R U OK? Day. But why do we only talk about it in this month? And…
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August 12, 2019
How to become a mortgage broker
Lots of our clients and candidates can attest to the fact that becoming a mortgage broker certainly isn’t easy work, but it’s hugely fulfilling. Mortgage brokers get to help people…
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August 12, 2019
Opportunity Analysis: A must-do process before you invest
Making big decisions comes with the job for small business owners. But no matter how many times you have to do this, it’s still daunting. Knowing if you’re making the…
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July 31, 2019
Are you too comfortable for your own good?
We’ve talked before about the danger of letting fear hold you back. But in this article, we want to specifically talk about the danger of getting too comfortable in your…
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July 24, 2019
7 lessons from 2 years in business
Roland started Platinum People Group back in 2017 with one key goal: to help people get ahead in their career or grow their business. This business is founded on the…
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July 24, 2019
Getting it right: Your first-time hire checklist
We recently published a video about how to make your first hire in a mortgage brokerage, but thought we’d follow it up with some more in-depth detail. Hiring your first…
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July 24, 2019
3 things you can do today to improve your marketing
For any business immersed in its day-to-day activities, marketing can seem like just an extra chore – perhaps even an unnecessary one. But as Steph shares in this video, a…
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July 24, 2019
Dream job or dream pay: What would you choose?
There’s no doubt about it – remuneration is important. It’s a huge part of the decision process when people are faced with a new employment opportunity. We’ve talked a lot…
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July 24, 2019
Have you met Steph (our Marketing Manager)?
She’s been working away behind the scenes creating content for our website, Advice Centre, email marketing and social media for over 18 months now, but we haven’t properly introduced our…
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July 17, 2019
Another happy client shares his story
Michael Umbers, Director of Premium Lending Group, has known and worked with our Managing Director for over five years. He’s a great client of ours, and he recently engaged us…
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July 17, 2019
Scott Aitchison, a satisfied candidate
We recently placed Scott in a Senior Loan Packager and Client Services Manager role at Premium Lending Group. He’s thrilled with his new position, and has only great things to…
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July 16, 2019
What the RBA’s unprecedented rate cuts mean for the industry
Unless you’ve avoided all forms of news for the last six months, you’ll be aware that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has recently slashed cash rates to an unprecedented…
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July 8, 2019
Hiring for the first time? Here’s a checklist to help you get it right.
When you’re running your own business, hiring your first employee is a huge step to take. A lot of people come to us with questions about how to know the…
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June 17, 2019
Are 5-year plans dead in the water?
Ever been asked the question, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” It’s not uncommon for individuals and businesses to plan ahead in five-year chunks. But so much can…
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June 3, 2019
How to make your quirk work
We all have our quirks, the things that make us, ‘us’. Who we are outside of the workplace can be quite different to who we are in front of our…
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June 3, 2019
The pros and cons of working from home
Working remotely seems to be more and more common these days, regardless of what industry you work in. Employers are coming to understand that people want more flexibility and autonomy,…
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June 3, 2019
How I got my foot in the door as a first home buyer
Working in the mortgage broking industry is hugely rewarding. We love working alongside clients who are passionate about helping people secure their first home. We know the joy that comes…
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May 29, 2019
How to increase your company’s visibility online
Word of mouth marketing is still alive and well, but it’s turned digital! Potential customers are searching for your services online, so it’s important that you have a solid online…
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May 20, 2019
Secrets to Success with Roland Youakim
This month, you’ll be hearing from Platinum People Group’s very own Founder and Managing Director Roland Youakim about his journey to success at such a young age. To celebrate the…
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May 20, 2019
Supporting employees through maternity leave
Navigating motherhood is a key challenge for women in the workplace. Having children is perceived to result in cases of discrimination, pay inequality, lack of career progression, and less superannuation…
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April 29, 2019
Secrets to Success with David Johnston
Roland sat down with David Johnston, Managing Director of Property Planning Australia, to talk about his wealth of industry experience and his passion for the ‘science’ behind mortgage broking. Tune…
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April 29, 2019
Secrets to Success with Natalie Sheehan
In our very first video edition of ‘Secrets to Success’, Roland sat down with Natalie Sheehan, General Manager at Resicom Financial. They talk about Natalie’s impressive career path, her passion…
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April 22, 2019
How to find us at Level 2, 161 Collins St
If you’re heading into the Platinum People Group office to meet with one of our recruitment consultants, this quick video shows how to get to us. You can meet Justin…
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April 22, 2019
Walk To PPG!
In this video, Justin invites you to join him on his morning walk to the office. We’ve recently relocated to a coworking space on Level 2, 161 Collins Street, and…
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April 15, 2019
Working with a recruiter: What to expect
There’s a big difference between posting job ads online yourself, and accessing a full professional service with extensive recruitment networks. A recruiter can be a worthy investment for your business,…
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April 15, 2019
Why going from generalist to specialist recruitment feels good
Platinum People Group’s newest Recruitment Consultant Justin Geaney shares why he’s happy to be moving from generalist recruitment into specialist recruitment in the mortgage broking space. Being a generalist recruiter…
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April 8, 2019
The most crucial federal election for mortgage brokers
The Royal Commission findings have been released, the federal budget and shadow budget are out, and Australia is prepping for a federal election to drop some time in May. It’s…
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March 21, 2019
Secrets to Success with Michael Glasgow
We spoke with Michael Glasgow, State Sales Manager VIC/SA at Lendi, about his career journey and how he’s overcome challenges in the finance industry. Tell us about the journey you’ve…
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March 18, 2019
How to use LinkedIn to find good talent
With over 590 million users on its platform, LinkedIn is a great tool to help you find and connect with high quality talent. When used effectively, it can often be…
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March 18, 2019
Gender and cultural diversity in mortgage broking
Men and women of every cultural background contribute greatly to the fabric of Australia’s diverse community. It’s what makes Australia such a wonderful place to live and work, and it’s…
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February 25, 2019
How to engage a good recruiter
There are good recruiters, and there are average recruiters. Whether you’re a business needing help sourcing high quality talent, or a candidate looking for help finding your dream job, you’ll…
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February 25, 2019
Happy International Women’s Day
There’s no doubt about it – women are pretty amazing. And not only because none of us would be here without them… International Women’s Day is about celebrating women’s achievements,…
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February 18, 2019
Secrets to Success with Katrina Lagos
We chatted to Katrina Lagos, Director of Vision Finance, about her career journey to date, and how it’s taken her from hospitality to sole Director of a mortgage broking business.…
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January 21, 2019
The Royal Commission: What Should We Be Prepared For?
We’re all waiting with bated breath to see what the outcome of The Royal Commission will bring, and what impact it will have on businesses and jobs. Roland sat down…
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January 21, 2019
Talking Remuneration: Third Party BDMs
If you’re a third party Business Development Manager focused on driving lending options to a portfolio of mortgage brokers – this video is for you. We explore what these kinds…
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January 21, 2019
Talking Remuneration: PAYG Mortgage Brokers
A lot of businesses ask us how they can effectively incentivise a mortgage broker to join their team and perform well, while still covering costs and making the investment worthwhile.…
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January 14, 2019
Talking Remuneration: Loan Processors
Salaries can be seen as a taboo topic in our industry, but we think they need to be talked about. This week, we look at Loan Processors/Loan Packagers/Client Services Managers.…
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January 14, 2019
Are you neglecting your career?
Happy New Year from the Platinum People group team! We hope you had a great rest over the Christmas and New Year period. Now that we’re back into work for…
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January 7, 2019
Let’s talk salaries: what should mortgage brokers and loan processors get paid?
There are a lot of varying sources out there on how much mortgage brokers and loan processors should earn. Of course, every mortgage brokerage is different, and not all may…
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December 20, 2018
Refining your recruitment strategy for 2019
Recruitment can be time consuming, stressful, and require a lot of effort. But it doesn’t need to be like this. Here are some questions to consider when refining your recruitment…
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November 12, 2018
Our 2018 highlight reel
When Platinum People Group stepped into 2018, we were only 7 months old. Having experienced some positive results from our first few months of business, we were quietly confident that…
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October 29, 2018
7 simple steps for smashing that interview
Getting a job interview is only half the battle. Once you’ve worked out your strategy for applying for jobs, it’s time to get your interview skills down to an art.…
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October 14, 2018
How to ace your performance review
Heading into a performance review unprepared is a bad idea. This is your chance to be your own advocate, and have your boss listen to you. When entered into strategically,…
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October 1, 2018
What to do when you get made redundant
Being made redundant can be very disorienting. If this happens to you, you may find yourself asking questions like, ‘where do I go now?’, ‘is it time to reinvent myself?’,…
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September 24, 2018
Testimonial: Caleb Tiller
We helped Caleb land his current position as BDM at Oak Capital, and he’s thrilled with how our service enabled him to better understand the opportunities open to him in…
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June 4, 2018
Testimonial: Video My Job CEO and Founder
Video My Job works with some impressive local and international brands on their video strategies. We were lucky enough to get in the same room as CEO and Founder David…
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June 4, 2018
Customer Testimonial: Vee’s Story
Three years ago, Vee was desperate to get into the mortgage broking industry and struggling to get out of the bank operations environment. When we met him he was frustrated…
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June 4, 2018
Customer Testimonial: Heidi Dart
We’ve worked with Heidi a few times over the past five years and are glad to hear she’s doing great. A few years ago we helped place Heidi in a…
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June 4, 2018
Secrets to Success with Chris Collard
We chat with Chris Collard, Director and General Manager of FinancePath, about his rise to success in Mortgage Management via a career that seemed destined for corporate life. Chris is…
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May 26, 2018
3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Tax Edition
Each time EOFY rolls around, many of us scramble to get our accounts and tax information in order. In this episode of 3 Questions in 3 Minutes, we speak to…
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May 26, 2018
3 Questions in 3 Minutes – David Macciocca
We met up with David Macciocca, Founder and CEO of Video My Job, about why video is such an important tool for businesses to use. An expert on all things…
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May 26, 2018
How to get your foot in the door: tips for grads
So you’re about to start out your career in the finance industry. That’s great news! This is a really exciting space to work in, and there are plenty of opportunities…
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May 26, 2018
Secrets to Success with Stephen Mitchell
We chat with Stephen Mitchell about his journey from working in hospitality, to becoming a mortgage broker at only 20 years old, to now running two successful financial services firms.…
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May 26, 2018
Secrets to Success with Ebony Maxwell
We chat with Ebony Maxwell, State Manager (VIC & TAS) at Bluestone Mortgages, about the journey her career has taken her on since she started out in finance after high…
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May 19, 2018
Secrets to success with John Mohnacheff
We chat with John Mohnacheff, Group Sales Manager at Liberty, about his impressive career involving working in a trade, seventeen years in banking and helping Liberty launch the non-conforming loan…
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April 7, 2018
Customer Testimonial: We helped this graduate get his first job in finance
As a graduate, it can be a real struggle getting your foot in the door in the mortgage industry. Chris bypassed this struggle by working with us! We approached Chris…
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April 7, 2018
Customer Testimonial: From Redundancy to Dream Job
We recently caught up with Dash, who we helped in 2017 after he’d experienced a redundancy. Young and eager, it wasn’t hard to find him a new opportunity – and…
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April 7, 2018
Customer Testimonial: Shaun Liu of Vertex Lending
What a pleasure it has been working with Shaun in several capacities over the past few years. We initially worked with him as a young, ambitious candidate over three years…
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April 7, 2018
Customer Testimonial: Leo Zhang of Acceptance Finance
In June 2017, we met with Leo to discuss his career ambitions and possibilities. At the time, he’d been working as a mortgage broker in a small company for over…
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March 30, 2018
Secrets to success with Shehan Wijayasignhe
We chat with Shehan Wijayasinghe, Director of Elephant Financial, about making the transition from banker to broker to business owner, all within a time of industry challenges and changes. Tell…
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March 30, 2018
Changing aggregators is a pain in the @$$!
Yep. We get it. Changing mortgage aggregators can be time-consuming, tedious and daunting. It requires a lot of effort, which is why many mortgage brokers don’t do it very often.…
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March 30, 2018
Are you working too hard?
It’s not news to any of us that life can be a bit much sometimes. What with long work hours, trying to stay fit and healthy, spending time with family,…
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March 17, 2018
How walking can generate new business
If you work in the CBD, like many of us do in this industry, walking to your client meetings is a great way to get some fresh air and keep…
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March 17, 2018
Customer Testimonial: a very happy client, Karl Bower
We met with Karl Bower, Managing Director of Bower & Co., about four years ago. At the time he was looking for an Operations/Customer Service Manager, and was hesitant to use…
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March 17, 2018
Secrets to success with Stephen McClatchie
We chat with Stephen McClatchie, Managing Director of Loans Australia, about his experience working as a mortgage broker through a range of aggregators, and transitioning into the role of business…
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March 17, 2018
Customer Testimonial: financial planner
We approached Clio in 2017 with an exciting opportunity to progress her financial planning career. It started with a sit down to discuss her career aspirations and what she was…
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March 17, 2018
Secrets to success with Nathan Taddeo
We chat with Nathan Taddeo, Director of Credo Financial Group about growing up in the mortgage broking industry, why he doesn’t like the term ‘mortgage broker’, and his thoughts on…
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March 16, 2018
How are you getting new clients?
Whether you’re a mortgage broker, a banker, a BDM or a business owner – new clients are your lifeblood. Clients mean business, so it’s essential to have a good strategy…
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March 4, 2018
Secrets to success with Don Crellin
We chat with Don Crellin, Managing Director of Resolve Finance about his finance career spanning from the early ‘90s, and how he came to be managing a successful growing business.…
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February 24, 2018
3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Michael Johnston, Resolve Finance
Okay… so we took more like five minutes, but we tried! There’s just too much good stuff to share in this video. Michael Johnston, franchisee of Resolve Finance talks with…
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February 24, 2018
Are you letting fear hold you back?
At some point in our lives we all have to face our fears. Whether it be public speaking, heights, travelling on a plane, spiders, relationships or starting a business, fears…
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February 24, 2018
Customer Testimonial: We helped this 20-year-old become an MPA Top 30 Under 30
A few years ago, Roland was approached by this ambitious mortgage broker named Taylar, who was only starting out his journey at 20 years old. Now, we’re super proud to…
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February 24, 2018
Customer Testimonial: From Loan Processor to Mortgage Broker
At the end of 2017 we met with Abby after she’s been made redundant from her role as a loan processor. Abby had her sights set on becoming a mortgage…
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February 24, 2018
3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Chris Montague, MoneyQuest
Chris Montague has worked within the finance industry for 30 years across a variety of roles within banking, sales and more. He’s now joined MoneyQuest as a franchisee, taking the leap…
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February 17, 2018
Tie or no tie? Is the tie dying out?
We’ve got an important question for you today… to tie or not to tie? While perhaps that musing isn’t quite as perplexing as Hamlet’s ‘to be or not to be’,…
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February 17, 2018
3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Karen Easdon, Acceptance Finance
Here we speak to Karen Easdon, Senior Loan Processor at Acceptance Finance. Karen has been diligently and successfully supporting mortgage brokers for around 6 years, and has a passion for…
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February 17, 2018
Customer Testimonial: Another very happy ex-banker
When Christine came to us three years ago, she’d been working in the banking industry for a few years, but had a desire to move into broking. We helped her…
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February 17, 2018
3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Susie Pei, Accru
Susie has been working as a Lending Manager at Accru Financial Services for the last two years, and has been a mortgage broker for six years. In this interview, we…
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February 17, 2018
Secrets to success with Jason Back
We chat with Jason Back, Managing Director of The Australian Lending and Investment Centre, about his transition from banking into mortgage broking, his missed opportunity as a dolphin trainer, and…
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February 17, 2018
Customer Testimonial: A very happy mortgage broker
At Platinum People Group, we like to develop close relationships with our clients – both business owners that we help with recruiting excellent team members, and candidates that we help…
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February 17, 2018
Introducing customer testimonials and case studies
At Platinum People Group, we are thrilled and excited to offer you access to some pretty amazing content. Our Advice Centre articles and videos are designed to immerse you even…
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February 12, 2018
Podcasts, and how they can improve efficiency
Maybe we’re a bit late to the party, but we’re really into podcasts right now. In this video, Roland discusses his latest obsession, and why they’re a great way to…
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February 11, 2018
Secrets to success with MPA Top 20 mortgage broker Daniel Hustwaite
We chat with MPA 20 20 mortgage broker Daniel Hustwaite, Founder and Director of Aqua Financial Services about his journey from banker to mortgage broker to business owner, challenges he’s…
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February 11, 2018
How to take your career to the next level
In your career, just like in any long-term relationship, you’ll come to a point at which you need to stop and ask, ‘where is this headed?’. Like relationships, jobs usually…
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January 20, 2018
3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Sandy Paravizzini, Resolve Finance
If you’re looking around at mortgage aggregator options, or considering a franchise model, tune in to this episode to hear some sound insight and advice from Sandy Paravizzini, General Manager…
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January 15, 2018
How engaged are your employees?
Can you answer the question, are your employees engaged at work? And no, engaged doesn’t mean ‘happy’. While your employees may seem content enough in the workplace, engagement comes down…
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January 15, 2018
How to quit your job (and do it right)
Resigning from a job can be a difficult (and uncomfortable) process to navigate. If you’re in a sales role like mortgage broking or retail banking, or if you’re planning to…
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January 10, 2018
4 reasons we hate recruiters
(Great! We got your attention!) Many of us have had an experience with a dodgy recruiter. What was it for you? They didn’t return your calls? They promised you the…
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December 14, 2017
Who should you hire first: A Mortgage Broker or a Loan Processor?
It’s like that classic question, ‘what comes first – the chicken or the egg?’ The same concept can be applied to hiring for mortgage broking businesses. If you’re running your…
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December 12, 2017
A time to review and reflect
We’re all in wind-down mode now, attending the last few Christmas parties, donning our most festive attire, and catching up with family we haven’t seen since this time last year.…
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December 10, 2017
3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Daniel Di Conza
Daniel Di Conza, CEO of Acceptance Finance, started in the mortgage broking industry in 1997 – and the industry looked bit different back then. After learning the ropes, he started…
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November 22, 2017
5 Job Seeking Tips for Mortgage Brokers and Loan Processors
As a Mortgage Broker or Loan Processor, standing out from the crowd is essential when going for your dream job. This doesn’t just mean having a superbly crafted resume, or…
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November 20, 2017
3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Julian Mattatia
General Manager of Franchise Recruitment and Director of MoneyQuest, Julian Mattatia, talks about his experience making the transition to mortgage broking and becoming a franchise aggregator. Listen as he discusses:…
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November 17, 2017
5 ways to ensure your next Mortgage Broker recruit is your best yet
Recruiting a mortgage broker, whether you’re a small business, a mortgage franchise or a financial services company, is no easy feat. Getting the recruitment process right ultimately means the difference…
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November 17, 2017
3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Richard Krupic
Senior Credit Advisor at FinancePath, Richard Krupic, started his career as a banker at ANZ. He then joined RAMS Home Loans and ran his own mortgage broking business for a…
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November 13, 2017
3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Marshall Condon
Welcome to our first episode of 3 Questions in 3 Minutes! Marshall Condon is the Founder and CEO of Neue Black: a successful commercial and residential brokerage in Melbourne. Here,…
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November 4, 2017
Why you need more than normal recruitment agencies can offer
Whether you’re a mortgage broker or financial planner, or own a business looking to hire these professionals, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Platinum People Group’s Advice Centre…
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October 25, 2017
The Platinum People Group Story
Hi there! Roland here, Founder and Director of Platinum People Group. Since you’re here on our website reading this, I’d like to firstly welcome you to our Advice Centre, where…
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October 25, 2017
Choosing a Mortgage Aggregator: what’s right for you?
Choosing a mortgage aggregator, especially if you’re new to mortgage broking, can be overwhelming. You’re faced with lots of different options, and will ultimately wonder ‘what is right for me?’.…
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October 25, 2017
A Time of Uncertainty and Reform in Mortgage Broking
It’s an interesting time in the banking and mortgage broking space. With things like the Sedgwick and ASIC remuneration review, we’re all anxiously waiting to see what happens next. But…
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October 25, 2017
The Recruiter of Choice for Mortgage Brokers and Bankers
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our boutique financial services recruitment firm Platinum People Group. Our purpose is to help people in the Mortgage Broking, Banking and Financial Planning…
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