Brett Abikhair: Seller
Director, The Selector Group
"Giving up some equity is obviously important if you get something in return, but control is the number one thing for us"
Experience
Brett has been involved in the financial services industry since 1983 and has held positions with company's such as NAB, RAMS, Members Equity and National Mutual. He has gained a wealth of experience dealing with clients in all facets of lending and financial planning, and has a special interest in SME clientelle.
Brett has obtained an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) and is currently studying for a Masters of Applied Financed. In addition he has obtained specialist certification in Self Managed Superannuation Funds, and has also completed a Diploma of Mortgage Lending through the Securities Institute.
Latest Content
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
This entertaining session, hosted by Rod Bertino, Principal of Business Health, catches up with the sellers from past series. The business owners talk about the unique experience of going through the No More Practice process, the insights gleaned from mentors, experts and judges, and where they are now. Play
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
In this episode, our judges provide our players with some final words of wisdom. Brett and Ian learn how to effectively scale their systems to maximise their technology investment and realise the potential value of their practice, while Chris learns how a long-term business strategy can assist potential acquirers in gaining clarity around practice value. Watch on as our judges deliver their verdict: would they buy our players’ practices? Play
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
In this episode, our players reveal whether they have been successful in closing their deals and our judges turn the heat up on their business plans. Brett and Ian are grilled about the commercial viability of their business model and learn the importance of having a clear client value proposition. Chris explains how a board of advice has benefited his business and learns the importance of having a long-term strategy. Our players benefit from the judges’ last minute advice before facing them in the final episode of No More Practice 3: Judgement Day. Play
Tuesday, 5 June 2012
Our players receive their last words of advice from experts, DFK’s Terry Slattery and ANZ’s Paul Barrett, on bulletproofing their business plans before facing the judges in No More Practice 3: Judgement Day. Play
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
In this episode, mentors Barry Lambert and Robbie Bennetts call in the experts - DFK’s Terry Slattery and ANZ’s Paul Barrett - to cast the rule over our players’ business plans. Play
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Ambitious players Brett and Ian have made some bold decisions on the future of their business and its time to put their key learning’s to the test. Watch how they present their revised business plans to mentors, Barry Lambert and Robbie Bennetts – laying bare their plans for funding and top line revenue growth. How will their ambitious approach be received? Find out as they stress test their strategy under the watchful gaze of their mentors. Play
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
In No More Practice 3: Judgement Day, follow the final steps of our players in their quest to grow their practice value. Will Brett and Ian raise their $1 million to expand their business? Will Chris successfully sell his parcel of clients to fund further growth? Watch on as they share their key learnings from the No More Practice Journey, while our mentors and industry experts provide them with some final advice before the judges deliver their final verdict: would they buy our players' practices? Play
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
In this final episode of No More Practice 2, the players reflect on their journey and share their key learnings. The Selector Group's Ian Jordan and Brett Abikhair are clear on their plans for the future and explain how they came to an unexpected conclusion in their decisions. Financial Design for Life's Chris Browne reflects on how his horizons have broadened regarding potential buyers and how this has benefited him. What do our judges think? Watch on as our sellers prepare for the all-important Judgement Day! Play
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
In this week’s No More Practice 2, CommInsure’s Tim Browne shows The Selector Group’s Ian Jordan and Brett Abikhair how to improve both reputation and referral potential through improving quality of advice. Fidelity International’s Gerard Doherty then shares the secrets of faster business growth with Brett and Ian, while Financial Design for Life’s Chris Browne learns the keys to successful negotiation and how to pick the right buyer for your business from Hall & Wilcox Lawyers’ Adrian Lynch. Our judges weigh in on our sellers’ progress and discuss the best ways to shorten the buyout period. Play
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
In this week’s No More Practice 2, NAB Financial Planner Banking’s Shane Kirsch discusses debt financing with The Selector Group’s Ian Jordan and Brett Abikhair and shows them how to structure debt in order to avoid being hamstrung by repayments. Mills Oakley’s Martin Checketts then shows Ian and Brett how to cover all their legal bases when it comes to financing. Financial Design for Life’s Chris Browne also meets with Kenyon Partners’s Alan Kenyon, who shares the keys to getting the best price for a parcel of C&D clients. Play
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
In this week's No More Practice 2, Rod Bertino from BusinessHealth helps our players map their visions for developing better practice values. The Selector Group’s Ian Jordan and Brett Abikhair gain clarity on the types of equity positions they could take to market. Financial Design for Life's Chris Browne learns about the personal and professional implications plans of selling a parcel of C & D clients in order to focus on the Gen X & Y market segment. What will our judges think of the progress so far? Watch now to find out! Play
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
This week on No More Practice 2, Barry Lambert advises The Selector Group’s Ian Jordan and Brett Abikhair on the biggest issues they will face in their quest to raise $1 million. Chris Browne of Financial Design for Life will work with his mentor, Robbie Bennetts, to lay the foundations for successfully selling a parcel of C and D clients. Can our mentors put the sellers on the right track? What will our judges think of the mentors’ advice? Play
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Chris Browne of Financial Design for Life wants to sell a parcel of clients to increase business efficiency while The Selector Group’s Ian Jordan and Brett Abikhair are on a quest to raise $1 million to fund expansion plans. Watch their journey begin as they outline their vision to mentors, Barry Lambert and Robbie Bennetts. Play
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Welcome to the launch of No More Practice series 2, the only reality show for the financial planning community. Building upon the standout success of series 1, No More Practice 2 brings together the biggest names in the industry and follows the journey of financial planners on the quest to grow their businesses. Watch the deals unfold as our players encounter the best in the business. You won’t believe what unfolds on the show and who ends up ahead. Play
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
The Selector Group’s Ian Jordan and Brett Abikhair discuss efficient ways to build a financial planning partnership, how to raise capital when banks aren’t lending and why it is important to retain an element of control in giving up equity in a business. Play
