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with Steve

Steve Kent

Business Development Manager
Why Banjo?
Put simply, Banjo has great culture and great people to work with.
Favourite part of your job at Banjo?
I love meeting the brokers and listening to their stories about what drives them.
Best advice you've ever received?
Don’t be close minded, always be ready to learn something new.
Historical/celebrity figure you’d like to meet?
Alive – Barack Obama, Historical – Elvis Presley.
The skill you’re currently working on improving?
Answering questionnaires is currently a skill I am working on.
How do you handle a tough negotiation?
Listen to what is important to them. Be upfront and honest, have empathy.
Favourite way to unwind after a big day?
I love a day at the beach and simply going for a swim.
If you weren't in finance, what career would you choose?
I would be a cartoonist, as this is something I have done in the past and that I love doing.
Best networking tip?
When networking, focus more on them, than you.
What's one thing you can't live without during the workday?
Pepsi Max.
If you could have lunch with anyone in the industry, who would it be?
The Federal Treasurer.
What's your go-to karaoke song
Best I keep away from the microphone – I have an awful singing voice.
What's your favourite business quote? 
"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary."
What's one app you can't live without?
Google Maps.
What’s your morning routine?
Walk the dog, breakfast, check my to do list!
What's the best way to handle client feedback?
Be open to criticism and learn from mistakes - view negative feedback as an opportunity for growth.
Favourite hobby outside of work?
Swimming and drawing.
Best advice for someone starting in the finance industry?
Firstly, listen to your peers, and then find a good mentor.
What is your proudest professional achievement?
Running a successful broking firm for over 10 years.
What's your favourite productivity hack?
Ensure everyday you have a plan on what you want to achieve.

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