Paper credit files. A pool shed for an office. Rebecca Justice built Benchmark Finance Group from nothing, and set one rule from day one: stick to what you're best at. In the latest Broker Bulletin, LMG's State Commercial Specialist, Todd Bateman, sits down with Benchmark Finance Group's Managing Director, Rebecca Justice to unpack why she has never diversified into home loans or asset finance, even as the rest of the industry leans into the write, develop, or refer model.

What you'll takeaway:


Why Rebecca has never diversified Benchmark beyond property and commercial finance


The $50 million deal that shows what can go wrong when brokers stray outside their lane


What Rebecca wishes she'd known about validation before going out on her own

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Show notes:

00:38 Rebecca's recent feature in business news on the private credit market
01:44 How Rebecca got into finance, from wanting to be a lawyer to working at Domino's
07:02 The leap from 15 years at NAB into starting Benchmark Finance Group
08:21 Why Rebecca chose to specialise in property finance instead of becoming a generalist broker
09:34 The case for referring instead of diversifying into every type of lending
14:35 The real difference between writing credit as a banker and as a broker
18:42 From a pool shed office to a growing seven person team
24:08 The biggest lesson Rebecca has learned since becoming a business owner

Paper credit files. A pool shed for an office. Rebecca Justice built Benchmark Finance Group from nothing, and set one rule from day one: stick to what you're best at.&nbsp;In the latest Broker Bulletin, LMG's State Commercial Specialist, Todd Bateman, sits down with Benchmark Finance Group's Managing Director, Rebecca Justice to unpack why she has never diversified into home loans or asset finance, even as the rest of the industry leans into the write, develop, or refer model.
What you'll takeaway:
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Why Rebecca has never diversified Benchmark beyond property and commercial finance
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The $50 million deal that shows what can go wrong when brokers stray outside their lane
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What Rebecca wishes she'd known about validation before going out on her own
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Like this episode?
Leave a review! Don't miss an episode: Subscribe to the Broker Bulletin podcast channel on your favourite streaming service.
Got questions, ideas, or a guest suggestion? Drop us a line at podcast@lmg.broker.
You can also connect with us on Instagram @lmg.broker and on LinkedIn.
Want to know more about LMG? Click&nbsp;<a href="http://lmg.broker/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://lmg.broker/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789602116314000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0YAAH0HtfRULD6KpNjekCO">here.</a>
Show notes:
00:38 Rebecca's recent feature in business news on the private credit market 01:44 How Rebecca got into finance, from wanting to be a lawyer to working at Domino's 07:02 The leap from 15 years at NAB into starting Benchmark Finance Group 08:21 Why Rebecca chose to specialise in property finance instead of becoming a generalist broker 09:34 The case for referring instead of diversifying into every type of lending 14:35 The real difference between writing credit as a banker and as a broker 18:42 From a pool shed office to a growing seven person team 24:08 The biggest lesson Rebecca has learned since becoming a business owner

Broker Bulletin is your go-to podcast for tips, stories, and insights straight from the heart of Australia’s broking industry. It’s all about keeping you ahead of the game in a market that’s always on the move.

Each week, we chat with guest brokers, industry leaders, and area experts who tackle the big challenges facing broking and share some of the real opportunities on offer. From celebrating wins to dishing out practical advice, each episode will give you the guidance you need to make the most of your broking journey.

Whether you’re on the road, at the gym, or taking some time out from a busy day, Broker Bulletin is here to keep you inspired, informed, and ready to take your business to the next level, no matter what stage of your career you are in.

So, hit subscribe, join the conversation, and connect with our growing broker community.

Broker Bulletin is your go-to podcast for tips, stories, and insights straight from the heart of Australia&rsquo;s broking industry. It&rsquo;s all about keeping you ahead of the game in a market that&rsquo;s always on the move.
Each week, we chat with guest brokers, industry leaders, and area experts who tackle the big challenges facing broking and share some of the real opportunities on offer. From celebrating wins to dishing out practical advice, each episode will give you the guidance you need to make the most of your broking journey.
Whether you&rsquo;re on the road, at the gym, or taking some time out from a busy day, Broker Bulletin is here to keep you inspired, informed, and ready to take your business to the next level, no matter what stage of your career you are in.
So, hit subscribe, join the conversation, and connect with our growing broker community.