While most growing brokers rush to hire, Jonathan Andela made it harder on purpose.

In the latest Broker Bulletin, LMG’s Grace Ormsby sits down with Jonathan from Ledge Home Loans to unpack how 14 years in banking became running his own brokerage.

Achieving Premier status in his first Financial Year, Best New Office at the Better Business Awards and an MFAA finalist, Jonathan shares how he’s grown his Perth business without giving up his weekends or putting profit before people.

What you’ll take away:
How to tell when your numbers say you’re ready to hire
How to fit your week into 50 hours and keep your weekends free
What nobody warns you about when you leave the bank

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Show notes
 03:07 From phone roles to executive level: 14 years in banking
 04:09 The redundancy that brought the leap into broking forward
 07:47 Why he spent his first 6 to 12 months mastering the craft before hiring
 08:22 Premier status in year one, and what he calls scaling with soul
 12:09 Easy to hire, hard to fire: why he makes hiring harder on purpose
 15:15 Family first: the 50-hour week that keeps his weekends free
 18:01 Would he go back? Going from a salary to zero
 18:41 Learning the numbers: P&Ls, cash flow and knowing when to hire

While most growing brokers rush to hire, Jonathan Andela made it harder on purpose. In the latest Broker Bulletin, LMG&rsquo;s Grace Ormsby sits down with Jonathan from Ledge Home Loans to unpack how 14 years in banking became running his own brokerage. Achieving Premier status in his first Financial Year, Best New Office at the Better Business Awards and an MFAA finalist, Jonathan shares how he&rsquo;s grown his Perth business without giving up his weekends or putting profit before people. What you&rsquo;ll take away:
<ul>
<li>How to tell when your numbers say you&rsquo;re ready to hire</li>
<li>How to fit your week into 50 hours and keep your weekends free</li>
<li>What nobody warns you about when you leave the bank</li>
</ul>
Like this episode? &nbsp;Leave a review! Don&rsquo;t miss an episode: Subscribe to the Broker Bulletin podcast channel on your favourite streaming service. &nbsp;Got questions, ideas, or a guest suggestion? Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:podcast@lmg.broker" aria-haspopup="menu">podcast@lmg.broker</a>. &nbsp;You can also connect with us on Instagram @lmg.broker and on LinkedIn. &nbsp;Want to know more about LMG? Click <a href="https://lmg.broker/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://lmg.broker/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792121346122000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ral6sXxw_L88l23isIlTu">here</a>. Show notes &nbsp;03:07 From phone roles to executive level: 14 years in banking &nbsp;04:09 The redundancy that brought the leap into broking forward &nbsp;07:47 Why he spent his first 6 to 12 months mastering the craft before hiring &nbsp;08:22 Premier status in year one, and what he calls scaling with soul &nbsp;12:09 Easy to hire, hard to fire: why he makes hiring harder on purpose &nbsp;15:15 Family first: the 50-hour week that keeps his weekends free &nbsp;18:01 Would he go back? Going from a salary to zero &nbsp;18:41 Learning the numbers: P&amp;Ls, cash flow and knowing when to hire

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.