The BrokerTimes Analysis

The Retention Blueprint

Converting Annual Reviews into Repeat Business and Active Referrals.

The 70% Justification

In a challenging market, your existing book is your safety net. Data confirms that approximately 70% of a broker's business originates from repeat clients or their direct referrals.

Broker Insight

"A structured engagement system is the only way to stop leaving money on the table."

The "When": Engagement Framework

Stop relying on generic mass emails. Build consistent, value-added touchpoints.

03

Months

Post-Settlement Check-in: Confirm setup, answer questions, build trust.

11

Months

Strategy Review: Check rates & serviceability before they look elsewhere.

24+

Months

Annual Value Review: The "Active" advisory session (See below).

The "What": Three Pillars of Value

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Diversification

Assess needs for commercial, asset finance, or investment lending.

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Future Serviceability

Map out their 5-year plan. Are they upgrading? Renovating? Investing?

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Hardship Prep

Proactively check buffers, offset balances, and redraw facilities.

The "How": Active Referrals

Hope is not a strategy. A Passive Approach (waiting for the phone to ring) yields minimal results.

The Active Methodology involves systematically asking for referrals during the value review. This simple shift creates predictable pipeline growth.