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Apr 24
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Business Accelerator: How to recruit, re...

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In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, host Alex Whitlock is joined by Broker Essentials’ Jason Back to delve into the current market influencers that are impacting how a broker operates.

An election, high interest rates, uncertain economy, and a volatile market are all having an impact on the day-to-day for brokers.

Successful brokers must learn to keep development strong despite a challenging environment. Success comes from hard work, deep client relationships, and resilience – not quick wins.

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