b'While performing reasonably, the difference in culturewould fit with MGA, we would let them know. We were between this division and the strata and insuranceundoubtedly bringing opportunities to the table. They 66 divisions soon became obvious. We had a fair modelwere active, we were active, and we both benefited, upon which to make these decisions, says John. Withhe says. MGA also tapped into Austbrokers expertise over a thousand properties under rental management,surrounding compliance and regulations. we were the largest in Adelaide at that time. You need to apply your efforts to those areas that present theBy 2010, MGA had twenty branches throughout strongest opportunities in order to maximise resourcesAustralia, with representation in four capital cities. and achieve growth. A great offer was on the table,The AUB Group 2010 annual report noted MGAs so we divested the division. It was sold to Turner Realsignificant double-digit income growth again inEstate, owned by Johns lifelong friend, Robin Turner. the 2010 financial year. It had been a staggeringHorses for courses, reflects John philosophically. decade of expansion.MGAs partner Austbrokers was also growing strongly. It floated on the ASX in 2005 and was now a division of the larger AUB Group. The synchronicity between the enterprises led to plenty of cross-pollinated opportunities, recalls then Austbrokers CEO Lach McKeough, If we came across businesses we thought Above Millennium Farm RightJoe Regan (right)visit, 2024. with client, 2022.'