Show Notes
Beyond The Numbers with Christian Stevens BONUS EP: Aaron Christie-David went from corporate banking at Commonwealth Bank to building one of Australia’s top-performing mortgage brokerages in just 10 years. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Christian Stevens sits down with his close friend and mentor to unpack the mindset shifts, team structures, and brutal truths that separate elite brokers from the rest. From leaving a stable corporate career with “no Plan B” to serving the top 1% of property investors, Aaron shares why most brokers plateau, how he built a business that runs without him, and why consistency beats technical brilliance every time. If you’re a mortgage broker, business owner, or anyone looking to level up your career without sacrificing balance, this is a real conversation about what it actually takes. Thank you to Christian Stevens for producing this podcast episode. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 – Why Aaron left corporate banking with no Plan B 5:42 – The mindset shift that separates elite brokers from average 11:00 – Mentorship is broken: What real P2P learning looks like 17:49 – Niche strategy: What he’d do differently starting today 23:56 – Social media built a $Billions pipeline (how to replicate it) 39:33 – Team structure breakdown: From power broker to loan strategist 45:10 – Post-settlement retention: How they keep 95% of clients 58:04 – Abundance vs scarcity: Why broker vs broker is killing the industry 1:05:07 – Vision boards, executive coaching & eliminating blind spots If you want to build a sustainable, profitable broking business and learn from the best in the industry, subscribe and never miss an episode. Connect with Christian Stevens: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/propertyfinance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmrstevens/ Connect with Aaron Christie-David: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronc_d/
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