Ruan's Story in Chapters

I suggest to my clients that they share their story, so taking my own advice. here is my (Ruan's) story so far…

Chapter One

I am 47 years old (right now in 2026) and have learnt in my wise “old” age that it’s okay to be vulnerable. To learn the lessons I need to learn and to celebrate the moments that present themselves to me or to my better half and my two centre of influences (my kids) that vulnerability is okay.

I have never been one to read books and I still don't (something that annoys Kylie a little) because I buy them, read a few pages, can't find the spark, put them down and never open them again. It’s not that I don’t believe books hold value, but they are not the best way for me to absorb information or be inspired by the information within.

Personally I learn lessons through interacting with people. I love the vulnerability of people, their stories, their journeys. I learn through my connections with people and their learning their experiences.

Pushing myself to be the best version of me, failing every other day, means I need to keep talking, keep learning, keep growing. I commit to being accountable for me and for my actions.

Chapter Two

I LOVE talking to people. I also LOVE listening to music - I enjoy reading lyrics, surprise, surprise and find the messages compelling; poetry is a style of writing I can relate to and resonate with as it is a person’s life experiences shared through song.

You’re going to think I have an issue with books - but life is not a book, it’s not a story, it’s a collection of moments in time, in a day, in a week, and throughout the years. These memories and experiences are ours to make, they are not written for us.

Life takes twists and turns, full of good and bad moments that teach us about ourselves.

Chapter Three - Ruan's Journey

Growing up poor and having to fend for myself but being fortunate enough to have brothers and sisters to help me through it, I became reliant on them and allowed them to be reliant on me - sound familiar?

Losing a parent at nineteen and forced to grow up faster than I wanted, I found my choices now had real consequences, consequences that not only affected or influenced me, but my siblings. Responsibility came at me without request. I had little choice as I saw it. I now had to look after siblings – how scary!

Losing my twin sister in a car accident at an age where her life was still unfolding with so many more memories stripped from her, and me - how cruel!

Having a child that is intellectually impaired with a different life awaiting him, knowing that this new journey will allow me zero excuses, I cannot lie to yourself or deny him the best version of you - how challenging.

Twists and turns…

Chapter Four - Ruan's Perspective

And here we are.

Why am I finding myself today not wanting to change anything?

Why do I feel so wealthy in worldly lessons?

Why do I feel no real regrets on my journey?

Why do I feel so lucky, so blessed?

Because I know today that I am far from perfect. I also know that I love the life I have and that I have the people around me to keep me grounded - their opinion is the only one that matters.

I know that I have to keep pushing to be my best version - because we all deserve to see each person's best version.

Do I care what others think?

Of course I do.

Do I want to impress others?

Hell yes

Do I want to have a good reputation?

If I can help it, yes.

Do I want to leave a lasting effect in whatever I do?

100%, otherwise why do it?

Do I worry about making mistakes?

Yes, but I know that it is part of life.

Do I want to upset people?

Hell no, but I’m certain I will at some point.

Chapter Five

I love this saying:

Let me do me and you do you.

Actions speak louder than words.

As my actions are mine, I will keep working on making them count and I can only hope that if they are well received, hopefully they can influence others in a positive, memorable way.

Life is in the eyes of the beholder, so make your memories count and turn what may look like an unlucky situation, into a lucky memory.

We have so much to be grateful for and proud of, we are all blessed one way or another.

Onwards and upwards.

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   Ian Winn 
 24 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ruan has been my mortgage broking coach for 6 months. Having owned a very successful mortgage  broking business and now a coach of many businesses he has unparalleled experience to share with his clients. He does this in a very clear and consultative manner. He is always looking for improvements and innovation for clients to implement in their businesses. He has a big picture approach which really helps you get out of the weeds when analysing your business. He has helped me grow my business and provide clarity to achieve my goals. Thanks for your support.
  
 
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   Anisa Buckley 
 14 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have learnt so much from Ruan and the team at Success & Broker. Ruan's practical advice to me as a new broker has been incredibly helpful and I have incorporated many of his strategies and approaches into my own business.
  
 
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   Bree Rivers 
 14 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Ruan has been great. He genuinely cares about your success and provides honest practical advice from his own experience that can be applied to get real results. I highly recommend Ruan to any broker wanting to grow.
  
 
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   Your favourite Bald & Bespectacled broker 
 6 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great weekly 50min session with Ruan himself, done online over Zoom with other brokers.

Intimate session of around a dozen people, including Ruan and the host.

If you're a new broker and have under three or four years of experience, and wish to get an insight into Ruan's mind + pick up tips and tricks, it's a very good six month-long training program.

Even if you're a more seasoned broker like myself (nine years in December 2026), it's worth an education session - I have a few pages of notes and thoughts.

Give it a go, brokers.
  
 
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   Christopher Dodson 
 6 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks Ruan for your insight and warm approach
  
 
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   Achani Kodippili 
 4 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. That was an amazing journey with Success & Broker. Excellent guidance is simply practical. Thank you team for the opportunity.
  
 
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   Sara Shome 
 1 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve really enjoyed being part of Ruan’s Grow Broker Program. As a broker with an over 5 years of experience, it is easy to reach a point where you feel like you’re doing well but not really moving forward.
This program challenged me to rethink almost everything I thought I knew about broking, relationships, branding and what it really takes to build a sustainable career.

Ruan has an incredible ability to make you look at your business and thinking from a completely different perspective while providing genuine support and practical strategies that you can implement immediately and easily. It is not about quick wins or generic coaching. It is about building the right foundations and becoming a better broker and business owner.

The confidence and clarity I gained through the program played a crucial role in my decision to move into a BDM role. It helped me recognise where my strengths truly lie and gave me the self confidence to take that next step.

I would highly recommend Success and Broker to anyone who feels they have reached a plateau or wants to take their career to the next level. It has been one of the best self investments I have made.
  
 
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   Jonathon Rhydderch 
 22 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Success & Broker course has been fantastic.

As a new broker, you learn a lot about the technical side early on: compliance, lending policy, structuring deals. But what nobody really teaches you is how to build a sustainable business around all that. Ruan's program fills exactly that gap, giving you so many practical, actionable ways to grow: daily habits and consistency, marketing that actually works for a brokerage, operations and systems that scale, and how to genuinely deliver a great client experience rather than just process loans.

What I liked most is that it's not generic coaching. It's built specifically around where you are as a broker, whether that's establishing strong foundations early on or working toward running a proper business with leverage and a team behind you.

The 'Broker Journal' kept me on track throughout the course and is a great reference point when i need to work on my business. It is like a blueprint for success.

All of it is delivered in a refreshingly warm, positive, and genuinely invested way. You can tell they actually care about your outcomes, not just ticking a coaching box. Big thanks to Ruan, and to Ryan too. Highly recommend to any broker serious about building a real business, not just writing loans.
  
 
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   Alex Ritchie 
 8 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ruan and the Success & Broker team have been really helpful in getting us to think about how we operate, how we build out or team, and where we want to go.
Ruan is super knowledgeable, having spent many years as a broker running multiple firms. He asks the right questions and challenges your thinking.
  
 
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   Lachlan McKean 
 6 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've worked with Ruan at Success & Broker for the last 12 months~ and it's been great.

Always makes time to discuss what's going on and the advice is invaluable.

If you're a broker thinking of using Ruan's services, it's definitely worth jumping on board.

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Ian Winn

24 September 2026

Ruan has been my mortgage broking coach for 6 months. Having owned a very successful mortgage broking business and now a coach of many businesses he has unparalleled experience to share with his clients. He does this in a very clear and consultative manner. He is always looking for improvements and innovation for clients to implement in their businesses. He has a big picture approach which really helps you get out of the weeds when analysing your business. He has helped me grow my business and provide clarity to achieve my goals. Thanks for your support.

Anisa Buckley

14 September 2026

I have learnt so much from Ruan and the team at Success & Broker. Ruan's practical advice to me as a new broker has been incredibly helpful and I have incorporated many of his strategies and approaches into my own business.

Bree Rivers

Working with Ruan has been great. He genuinely cares about your success and provides honest practical advice from his own experience that can be applied to get real results. I highly recommend Ruan to any broker wanting to grow.

Your favourite Bald & Bespectacled broker

6 August 2026

Great weekly 50min session with Ruan himself, done online over Zoom with other brokers. Intimate session of around a dozen people, including Ruan and the host. If you're a new broker and have under three or four years of experience, and wish to get an insight into Ruan's mind + pick up tips and tricks, it's a very good six month-long training program. Even if you're a more seasoned broker like myself (nine years in December 2026), it's worth an education session - I have a few pages of notes and thoughts. Give it a go, brokers.

Christopher Dodson

Thanks Ruan for your insight and warm approach

Achani Kodippili

4 August 2026

That was an amazing journey with Success & Broker. Excellent guidance is simply practical. Thank you team for the opportunity.

Sara Shome

1 August 2026

I’ve really enjoyed being part of Ruan’s Grow Broker Program. As a broker with an over 5 years of experience, it is easy to reach a point where you feel like you’re doing well but not really moving forward. This program challenged me to rethink almost everything I thought I knew about broking, relationships, branding and what it really takes to build a sustainable career. Ruan has an incredible ability to make you look at your business and thinking from a completely different perspective while providing genuine support and practical strategies that you can implement immediately and easily. It is not about quick wins or generic coaching. It is about building the right foundations and becoming a better broker and business owner. The confidence and clarity I gained through the program played a crucial role in my decision to move into a BDM role. It helped me recognise where my strengths truly lie and gave me the self confidence to take that next step. I would highly recommend Success and Broker to anyone who feels they have reached a plateau or wants to take their career to the next level. It has been one of the best self investments I have made.

Jonathon Rhydderch

22 July 2026

The Success & Broker course has been fantastic. As a new broker, you learn a lot about the technical side early on: compliance, lending policy, structuring deals. But what nobody really teaches you is how to build a sustainable business around all that. Ruan's program fills exactly that gap, giving you so many practical, actionable ways to grow: daily habits and consistency, marketing that actually works for a brokerage, operations and systems that scale, and how to genuinely deliver a great client experience rather than just process loans. What I liked most is that it's not generic coaching. It's built specifically around where you are as a broker, whether that's establishing strong foundations early on or working toward running a proper business with leverage and a team behind you. The 'Broker Journal' kept me on track throughout the course and is a great reference point when i need to work on my business. It is like a blueprint for success. All of it is delivered in a refreshingly warm, positive, and genuinely invested way. You can tell they actually care about your outcomes, not just ticking a coaching box. Big thanks to Ruan, and to Ryan too. Highly recommend to any broker serious about building a real business, not just writing loans.

Alex Ritchie

8 July 2026

Ruan and the Success & Broker team have been really helpful in getting us to think about how we operate, how we build out or team, and where we want to go. Ruan is super knowledgeable, having spent many years as a broker running multiple firms. He asks the right questions and challenges your thinking.

Lachlan McKean

6 July 2026

I've worked with Ruan at Success & Broker for the last 12 months~ and it's been great. Always makes time to discuss what's going on and the advice is invaluable. If you're a broker thinking of using Ruan's services, it's definitely worth jumping on board.