We ask the tough questions
Who, or what, is your biggest inspiration?
Lance Armstrong, Michael Jordan, Ali in sport and business Richard Branson, John Symond.
What’s your favourite film, book and album?
Movie - Shawshank Redemption, Book – I’m here to Win by Chris McCormack, Album – anything by Powderfinger.
What’s the most obscure business request you’ve ever had?
A loan to buy a kid overseas.
What’s the most enjoyable element of your work? And the least enjoyable?
Most – challenge of meeting new people, least – dealing with these bloody banks!
What’s the biggest challenge you face at work?
Hiring, motivating and retention of staff.
What’s the best thing about being a soloist? And the worst thing?
Best – the buck stops with me, worst – the buck stops with me.
What would be your advice to aspiring soloists?
Find something you love, dig deep, never, ever give up...there is always a way....plus get a mentor.
What inspires you most about your work?
Helping someone the banks gave up on.
What actor/actress would play the lead in the story of your life?
Vin Diesel – looks, Gerard Depardiu – skill, Brad Pitt – fight club body (I want, don't have).
If your office caught fire, what would you grab first? What would you toss into the flames?
Grab blackberry, external hard drive, chuck in the fire >>> whiteboard which tells me to work harder.
How would you describe yourself in three adjectives?
Determine, crazy, ambitious (dreamer).
How did your school report describe you (in three words)?
Quiet, tries hard, short attention span.
And now comes the plug!
What do you do? Who for? And how does it benefit them?
I assist people in purchasing their dream home by finding them the best home loan.
And where can we find out more?
- Flying Solo Directory: http://www.flyingsolo.com.au/directory/19227/Aussie
- My website: www.aussie.com.au/aussiekenmore
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/aussiebrokertom
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/aussiekenmore
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