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From BDM to broker – How Chris Raymond built an investor-focused powerhouse

The Adviser Podcast Network··14 September 2026·53 min

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What does it take to move from the lender side of the fence to building an elite, high-volume brokerage? Chris Raymond, founder of Unconditional Finance, joins host Annie Kane to share how he leveraged his back-office BDM expertise to scale a high-performing Sydney brokerage, structure his team, and build a succession plan that allows him to step completely off the tools. Tune in to find out: How he niched down into the investor space. The model he uses to develop junior staff. His strategy for navigating tax changes while retaining key referral partners. And much more!