In this episode, Tim Graham sits down with Louis Velasquez—better known as Lucky—the founder of Finance Better.

From humble beginnings in the slums of Manila to becoming a hedge fund trader and ultimately building one of Australia’s standout mortgage broking businesses, Lucky’s story is one of grit, resilience, and purpose.

Lucky opens up about:

His journey from hardship to finance – including being homeless as a teen, landing a role at a major bank, and discovering his passion for helping families make smarter financial choices.

Building Finance Better – how he carved out a reputation in a competitive industry by keeping advice simple, relatable, and focused on people, not just numbers.

Lessons in business – the importance of planning for success, hiring to fill gaps, and knowing when to step back and bring in leadership to take things to the next level.

Innovation in finance – how Finance Better is investing in AI and cus