Tune in to this week's episode of "No Hair, Just Finance," where we sit down with Tom Cranfield, one of the directors of Zagga, our proud sponsor. Zagga has carved a niche in the finance industry by providing innovative lending solutions that resonate with today's challenges. Tom will share insights into what makes Zagga stand out in the competitive finance landscape, discuss the current economic environment, and share a few 'war stories' from the field. Beyond the boardroom, Tom will also reveal how he manages a demanding career while maintaining a rich family life with four kids under the age of eight and what he does to unwind and keep everything in balance.
Jean-Pierre (JP) is a distinguished co-founder of the SLA Group of companies, with over two decades of expertise in lending and banking. His journey is defined by spearheading intricate commercial transactions within the organisation. JP’s extensive portfolio covers a wide range of lending transactions, including substantial commercial investment loans, leverage deals, structured equipment finance, and construction loans, some exceeding $750 million.
Before co-founding Simplicity & MKP, JP led the commercial division at a prominent Australian brokerage house. During his tenure, he oversaw settlements totalling over $2 billion, leading his team to secure 15 prestigious state and national awards. Notably, he was named National Commercial Broker of the Year by ANZ in 2014 and Westpac in 2015. He also earned numerous accolades from renowned aggregators.
In summary, Jean-Pierre is a luminary in commercial lending, celebrated for his leadership, extensive experience, and a record of accolades that reflects his unwavering commitment to excellence. With his recent awards in 2023, he continues to set the standard in the industry.
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 Dino Pacella embodies a profound mission to inspire, motivate, and encourage as many people as possible while simultaneously championing the cause of finance brokers. He ardently believes that there is no real secret to success but to follow one’s passions and work relentlessly, pushing through obstacles and excuses that may surface on the toughest of days.
As Head of Third Party Relationships for the Simplicity Loans & Advisory Group, Dino is responsible for providing strategic direction, market share growth and amplification of the brand through our third party channel - Marketplace Finance
His journey, marked by both business failures and personal successes, has forged him into a passionate individual with resilience and determination at his core. Notably, Dino established National Finance Brokers Day in 2015, further reflecting his dedication to raising awareness in the finance industry. For more information, please visit the website at:
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