Merging two broking businesses

Victoria-based broker Nicola Tucker is one of two directors of growing regional brokerage Surf Coast Finance, writing resi and asset business for borrowers in Torquay. The former banker became a broker three years ago, initially as a Loan Market franchisee, and has quickly established herself as a rising star – taking home several awards already, including Best Newcomer Vic/Tas at the Better Business Awards last year. In this episode of Elite Broker, we're catching up with the Loan Market broker to find out how and why she decided to partner with Lanie Conquest to join businesses, and how the duo co-run the brokerage, as well as how she manages broking and being a new mother. Tune in to find out: - The ins and outs of forming a business partnership - How she markets the business - Why and how they hired their staff