THE UPSIDE-DOWN ADVANTAGE

How a kingdom business flourishes while in conflict with the world

What if the smartest financial decisions you’ll ever make look reckless to everyone outside the Spirit?

The world has a playbook for building wealth - and the Kingdom inverts almost every page of it. In this session, Alex Watson unpacks how Spirit-led clarity, a clear why, and genuinely Biblical stewardship grew a fast-moving brokerage from the ground up - and how the same principles can reshape the way you lead, borrow, and steward everything God has placed in your hands.

Key takeaways:

Why your values will come into direct conflict with the marketplace’s wealth gurus - and why that conflict is exactly where the advantage lives.

Starting with why: the conviction that survives the moment the world calls you crazy.

How clarity compounds as you walk - you don’t need the whole map, just the next faithful step.

Biblical stewardship in practice: debt as a tool not a master, deploying rather than burying what you’ve been given.

How bucking the world’s trends and embracing stewardship is what actually leads to lasting wealth - with real evidence.

Our next speaker is Alex Watson.

Alex Watson is the Director and Principal Broker of Funded Finance, bringing more than a decade of experience in banking and mortgage broking. He founded Funded Finance with a clear mission: to create a better home loan experience built on clarity, communication, and exceptional outcomes for clients.

Recognising that many borrowers were often left confused, under-informed, and treated as little more than a transaction, Alex set out to build something different. Rather than creating a brokerage focused solely on loan approvals, he developed what is now known as Australia's Most Connected Home Loan Journey — a client experience featuring more than 40 structured engagement points designed to keep clients informed, supported, and confident throughout every stage of the lending process.

Today, Funded Finance helps Australians across the country purchase their first home, upgrade their lifestyle, invest in property, and build long-term financial security. Behind every successful outcome is a dedicated team, a proven process, and a personalised Game Plan designed around the client's goals rather than the interests of the banks.

For Alex, mortgage broking is about far more than interest rates and loan structures. He is passionate about helping people make informed financial decisions with confidence, knowing they have a trusted team beside them that genuinely cares about their future.

Through his commitment to service, excellence, and client advocacy, Alex has built a reputation for delivering a smarter, more connected approach to home lending while helping Australians create lasting wealth through property.

Join us for the next Kingdom Entrepreneurs Networking Light Lunch.

Would you like to make your market place your ministry and mission?
Would you like to be inspired to run your business as your ministry to advance God's Kingdom?
Would you like to explore how to grow your influence and impact to make a bigger difference?
Want to be inspired by fellow faith filled kingdom driven entrepreneurs on how to build a business with purpose?
Want to be in the proximity of like minded Kingdom Entrepreneurs - as iron sharpens iron?
Want to network with fellow Kingdom Entrepreneurs and connect and collaborate?

Details

Date: Friday, 27th November 2026

Time: 12.30 pm start. Finish at 2:30 pm.

General Admission: $95

Location:
The Brisbane Club
Suite 3/241 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

IMPORTANT DRESS CODE:

As this is the Brisbane Club, we must adhere to the strict dress code, otherwise entry will be prohibited.

For Men: A jacket must be worn at all times. Collared button up shirts (tie optional), dress pants and dress shoes are required.

For Women: Tailored dresses or blouses paired with trousers or skirts. Footwear may include open toe shoes or smart heels. Ensembles with structured jackets are optional.

General Note: Black, business style denim is acceptable, provided it is clean and free from rips, fades or embellishments.

Sports apparel, t-shirts, polo shirts, shorts, sneakers and similar casual wear are NOT acceptable attire.

Enquiries:

Phone: Colin Lee 0438 438 565

Email: colinlee@kingdomentrepreneursnetwork.org

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