Brian Jones
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Mat Lock
Having been a client of VAP Platinum for around 12 months at the time of writing this I can attest to the professional, efficient and genuine way in which Brian operates. It is clear now that the integrity and care he displayed when first introducing himself and the business to me on a Zoom call is woven into the fabric of the entire organisation. There's no BS, just a deep seated desire to deliver a top tier service in a meaningful and impactful way. He's built an incredible team and naturally commands the respect and friendship of those around him.
Karina Schulz
Apart from being a stellar leader, Brian is an exceptional influence in every aspect of his employee's lives. He leads his business with integrity and passion. Brian engenders the true meaning of being well rounded. He achieves his business goals by ensuring that each individual in his business is focused on a task or project that he or she enjoys and therefore can complete with enthusiasm and success. Personally, when I started working with Brian, he spent at minimum 2 dedicated hours per week ensuring that I was taking on tasks with the right approach before assigning me to work more directly with the general manager. In this age of employees searching for emphasized purpose on his or her yield, rather than just a monthly paycheck, Brian is an exemplary figure to all that have the pleasure to work with him. I am unbelievably grateful to have had the opportunity to learn and grow under Brian and highly encourage anyone else with the opportunity to do so as well, whether it be in his organization, as a client or as a friend.
Josh Dalton CFP®
If I had a 'man crush', it would be on BRJ. Brian R Jones is a polished operator. He holds his staff to extremely high standards and has actually chosen to grow slower and maintain quality, than just maximise the growth of his business. I've been in Brian's networks for a couple years and really respect the guy. Everyone I meet who deals with him speaks very highly of him. I recommend working with him if you get the chance.
Mat Lock
Having been a client of VAP Platinum for around 12 months at the time of writing this I can attest to the professional, efficient and genuine way in which Brian operates. It is clear now that the integrity and care he displayed when first introducing himself and the business to me on a Zoom call is woven into the fabric of the entire organisation. There's no BS, just a deep seated desire to deliver a top tier service in a meaningful and impactful way. He's built an incredible team and naturally commands the respect and friendship of those around him.
Karina Schulz
Apart from being a stellar leader, Brian is an exceptional influence in every aspect of his employee's lives. He leads his business with integrity and passion. Brian engenders the true meaning of being well rounded. He achieves his business goals by ensuring that each individual in his business is focused on a task or project that he or she enjoys and therefore can complete with enthusiasm and success. Personally, when I started working with Brian, he spent at minimum 2 dedicated hours per week ensuring that I was taking on tasks with the right approach before assigning me to work more directly with the general manager. In this age of employees searching for emphasized purpose on his or her yield, rather than just a monthly paycheck, Brian is an exemplary figure to all that have the pleasure to work with him. I am unbelievably grateful to have had the opportunity to learn and grow under Brian and highly encourage anyone else with the opportunity to do so as well, whether it be in his organization, as a client or as a friend.
Josh Dalton CFP®
If I had a 'man crush', it would be on BRJ. Brian R Jones is a polished operator. He holds his staff to extremely high standards and has actually chosen to grow slower and maintain quality, than just maximise the growth of his business. I've been in Brian's networks for a couple years and really respect the guy. Everyone I meet who deals with him speaks very highly of him. I recommend working with him if you get the chance.
Mat Lock
Having been a client of VAP Platinum for around 12 months at the time of writing this I can attest to the professional, efficient and genuine way in which Brian operates. It is clear now that the integrity and care he displayed when first introducing himself and the business to me on a Zoom call is woven into the fabric of the entire organisation. There's no BS, just a deep seated desire to deliver a top tier service in a meaningful and impactful way. He's built an incredible team and naturally commands the respect and friendship of those around him.
Karina Schulz
Apart from being a stellar leader, Brian is an exceptional influence in every aspect of his employee's lives. He leads his business with integrity and passion. Brian engenders the true meaning of being well rounded. He achieves his business goals by ensuring that each individual in his business is focused on a task or project that he or she enjoys and therefore can complete with enthusiasm and success. Personally, when I started working with Brian, he spent at minimum 2 dedicated hours per week ensuring that I was taking on tasks with the right approach before assigning me to work more directly with the general manager. In this age of employees searching for emphasized purpose on his or her yield, rather than just a monthly paycheck, Brian is an exemplary figure to all that have the pleasure to work with him. I am unbelievably grateful to have had the opportunity to learn and grow under Brian and highly encourage anyone else with the opportunity to do so as well, whether it be in his organization, as a client or as a friend.
Josh Dalton CFP®
If I had a 'man crush', it would be on BRJ. Brian R Jones is a polished operator. He holds his staff to extremely high standards and has actually chosen to grow slower and maintain quality, than just maximise the growth of his business. I've been in Brian's networks for a couple years and really respect the guy. Everyone I meet who deals with him speaks very highly of him. I recommend working with him if you get the chance.
Mat Lock
Having been a client of VAP Platinum for around 12 months at the time of writing this I can attest to the professional, efficient and genuine way in which Brian operates. It is clear now that the integrity and care he displayed when first introducing himself and the business to me on a Zoom call is woven into the fabric of the entire organisation. There's no BS, just a deep seated desire to deliver a top tier service in a meaningful and impactful way. He's built an incredible team and naturally commands the respect and friendship of those around him.
Karina Schulz
Apart from being a stellar leader, Brian is an exceptional influence in every aspect of his employee's lives. He leads his business with integrity and passion. Brian engenders the true meaning of being well rounded. He achieves his business goals by ensuring that each individual in his business is focused on a task or project that he or she enjoys and therefore can complete with enthusiasm and success. Personally, when I started working with Brian, he spent at minimum 2 dedicated hours per week ensuring that I was taking on tasks with the right approach before assigning me to work more directly with the general manager. In this age of employees searching for emphasized purpose on his or her yield, rather than just a monthly paycheck, Brian is an exemplary figure to all that have the pleasure to work with him. I am unbelievably grateful to have had the opportunity to learn and grow under Brian and highly encourage anyone else with the opportunity to do so as well, whether it be in his organization, as a client or as a friend.
Josh Dalton CFP®
If I had a 'man crush', it would be on BRJ. Brian R Jones is a polished operator. He holds his staff to extremely high standards and has actually chosen to grow slower and maintain quality, than just maximise the growth of his business. I've been in Brian's networks for a couple years and really respect the guy. Everyone I meet who deals with him speaks very highly of him. I recommend working with him if you get the chance.
Experience
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VA Platinum | Outsourcing Experts
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Philippines
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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CEO & Outsourcing Specialist
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Nov 2017 - Present
My mission is simple. You know how great advisers and brokers feel frustrated being stuck at their desks writing file notes and preparing paperwork? Well, what I do is provide high quality, low cost staff in the Philippines who can perform every back office and customer service function so that advisers can see more happy clients, generate higher profit, and spend more time with their families. Becoming free doesn't magically happen, so I empower advisers and brokers with all the best systems and support team that I have built over years of trial and error so that you can quickly get your new Philippine team up and running smoothly and with minimum interruption to your business. That's my mission. If you're still reading, you probably want some details. So let me be direct: - 100% transparent model where we fully disclose all costs, including the employee benefits your staff receive. Nothing is hidden. - Complete data security * 24hr security guard in the lobby * staff use a fingerprint scanner to get into the office * no electronic devices allowed in the office * no pens or paper allowed in the office * all computers have USB's disabled * social media is disabled - Documented systems Show less
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Melbourne Angels Inc
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Australia
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investor
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Apr 2014 - Present
We are a group of business people, professionals and entrepreneurs who enjoy the personal and financial reward of applying our money, our time, our skills and our networks to high growth businesses. We welcome a diverse range of investment opportunities with the overriding caveat – it has to make us a lot more money than we invest! We are a group of business people, professionals and entrepreneurs who enjoy the personal and financial reward of applying our money, our time, our skills and our networks to high growth businesses. We welcome a diverse range of investment opportunities with the overriding caveat – it has to make us a lot more money than we invest!
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Make A Financial Difference
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Melbourne, Australia
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Founder
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Jul 2006 - Oct 2020
MAFD provides peace of mind, security, education, and knowledge to 3,500 financial planning and home loan clients. We work with business owners and professionals that have chosen us as their trusted advisers because of our ethics, customer care, skill and knowledge. We provide tailored solutions for their individual needs so they sleep well at night and don't worry about their money. The solutions we provide are diverse and are backed up by products such as SMSF's, wraps, trusts, companies, debt facilities, life insurance and other related financial products and services. Show less
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Consulting
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Melbourne, Victoria
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Founder
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Jul 2007 - Jan 2020
I dabble in: 1. Call Centres We have onshore and offshore call centres that specialise in acquiring new customers for life insurance, energy & gas, home supplies, and telecommunications. 2. Mergers and Acquisitions I come across a lot of opportunities and share these at no cost with industry friends who ask for my help. I dabble in: 1. Call Centres We have onshore and offshore call centres that specialise in acquiring new customers for life insurance, energy & gas, home supplies, and telecommunications. 2. Mergers and Acquisitions I come across a lot of opportunities and share these at no cost with industry friends who ask for my help.
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Sproutli
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Australia
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Founder
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Oct 2014 - Mar 2017
Sproutli makes the life of all vegetarians and vegans easier by putting all vegan friendly businesses from around the world at their fingertips. Edit: I transferred 100% ownership of the Sproutli App to the tech co-founder in March 2017. Sproutli makes the life of all vegetarians and vegans easier by putting all vegan friendly businesses from around the world at their fingertips. Edit: I transferred 100% ownership of the Sproutli App to the tech co-founder in March 2017.
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OAMPS Insurance Brokers
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Australia
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Insurance
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director and National Manager Financial Services
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Mar 2000 - Jun 2009
During my 9 years at OAMPS I started off as an assistant to a Senior Adviser and then was promoted until I worked in the top job of Director, National Manager Financial Services and RM on the licence. I learned valuable life and business skills from several business leaders from both OAMPS and Wesfarmers such as Paul Dwyer, David Wyner and Rob Scott. During my 9 years at OAMPS I started off as an assistant to a Senior Adviser and then was promoted until I worked in the top job of Director, National Manager Financial Services and RM on the licence. I learned valuable life and business skills from several business leaders from both OAMPS and Wesfarmers such as Paul Dwyer, David Wyner and Rob Scott.
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PwC
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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Sep 1997 - Mar 2000
Worked within the transfer pricing team. During my few years at PwC I learned how to be commercial in decision making and efficient at using my time....the 7 minute billing cycle! Worked within the transfer pricing team. During my few years at PwC I learned how to be commercial in decision making and efficient at using my time....the 7 minute billing cycle!
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Education
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2003 - 2004
Financial Planning Association / Deakin
CFP, Financial Planning -
2000 - 2002
Financial Planning Association / Deakin
DFP, Financial Planning -
1994 - 1996
Deakin University
Bachelor of Applied Science, Coaching and Administration
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