Show Notes
Matt Frawley is a mortgage broker at Shire Home Loans and a former professional rugby league player. After more than a decade across the NRL and Super League, Matt has now stepped into broking full time; bringing the same discipline, resilience and work ethic that kept him in professional sport for 11 years.
Matt talks honestly about finishing as a professional athlete, losing the daily structure of sport, and starting again in a completely different industry.
If you're a broker, athlete, business owner or anyone navigating a major career transition, Matt’s story is a reminder that the next chapter does not need to be rushed. It does need discipline, support and a willingness to do the reps.
1:17 — Bulldogs, Raiders & Super League — 11 Years In Professional Sport
4:14 — The Broking Pathway — Diploma, Work Experience & Shire Home Loans
6:28 — First Deals — Learning Credit, Policy & The Reality Of Broking
7:42 — Social Media Nerves — Putting Yourself Out There After Sport
9:59 — Inside Shire Home Loans — Mentorship, Support & Team Structure
15:10 — Athlete Transition — Identity, Structure & The Emotional Shift
17:53 — Short-Term Goals — Becoming A Good Broker First
19:02 — Fatherhood & Freedom — Building A Career Around Family
25:29 — Staying Connected To Footy — Coaching, Community & The Raiders
29:11 — Advice For Young Athletes — Money, Networks & Better Decisions
37:12 — Matt’s Property Journey — First Home, Investments & Options After Sport
42:08 — The Growth Lever — Teams, Outsourcing & Buying Back Time
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*Content warning: This episode includes an open conversation around suicide and mental health, including personal experiences with loss. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a support service.