Banned by LinkedIn: how I built a multi-million dollar mortgage broking business, with Chris Bates

In this episode of Rask’s The Australian Business Podcast, your host Owen Rask speaks with Chris Bates, founder of Blusk (previously called Wealthful).

Chris Bates podcast talking points

Chris Bates is the founder of Blusk, a top mortgage broking business with no office, no marketing budget... but millions of dollars in revenue.

In this podcast, Owen & Chris:

Tell the story of how Blusk (previously called Wealthful) was formed
How Chris amassed 23,000 followers on LinkedIn
How Chris grew Blusk to a $2 million+ business with NO marketing or advertising budget (only $20k in podcast editing!)
Why Chris does not have an office... but has 15+ staff
The value of work-life balance
How Chris chose his first A+ ("unicorn") employee
How to incentive superstar employees and keep them
The importance of getting a property BEFORE you go into business
What you'll need for a loan if you run a small business
Using up to 100% of your property's value to expand your business
Why Chris and Owen have partnered together

You'll love this episode of The Australian Business Podcast if you want to know:

How to grow a services business (accounting, law, broking, fitness, consulting, etc.) on a shoestring budget
The importance of using LinkedIn for professionals
How to hustle and grind
The value of a business coach
The importance of paying up for the amazing talent in any field ("unicorns")
How a great business was made

~~ Resources ~~

Chris' mortgage broking: https://bit.ly/blusko

Australian Property Podcast: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-property-podcast/

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