Welcome to the podcast that helps brokers learn, develop and grow their business.In episode eight, Gavin talks to Martin Brown, Head of Products at Pepper Money UK, about the search for the perfect product, the specialist market in 2019, and much more.Topics covered include:00.40 Introduction to Martin01.45 What does Martin like about products?03.45 How has the market been affected by big companies pulling out?05.05 What will 2019 hold for the specialist market?07.40 How does Martin stay ahead of the curve on products?09.30 The search for the perfect product.11.40 Why has Pepper revamped its product range now?14.10 What Martin wishes he’d known when starting upPepper Money UK: https://www.peppergroup.co.uk/lendingFollow Pepper Money on Twitter: http://twitter.com/PepperMoneyUKBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the Pepper Money makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Pepper Money does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organisation presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. [Pepper Money assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein.] [Moreover, Pepper Money makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.]PEPPER MONEY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Interview with Martin Brown, Head of Products at Pepper Money UK

Welcome to the podcast that helps brokers learn, develop and grow their business.In episode seven, James and Gavin talk to Rob Jupp, CEO of Brightstar Financial about winning awards, social media, the future of the specialist sector, and much more.Topics covered include:00.30 Introduction to Rob01.45 Why are Brightstar’s people so vital to the business?03.45 What placing 1st in the Sunday Times Top Small Companies to Work For means to Rob09.45 Rob’s tips for people just starting out in the industry13.40 What’s next for Brightstar?15.00 The potential future impact of technology on the specialist mortgage industry19.35 Will the specialist sector continue to grow?21.00 What does the future of the market look like?24.20 What Rob wishes he’d known when starting up26.45 Where does social media fit in to the future of the market?You can follow Rob at https://twitter.com/robjuppand find his website at https://brightstarhub.co.ukPepper Money UK: https://www.peppergroup.co.uk/lendingFollow Pepper Money on Twitter: http://twitter.com/PepperMoneyUKBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the Pepper Money makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Pepper Money does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organisation presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. [Pepper Money assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein.] [Moreover, Pepper Money makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.]PEPPER MONEY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Interview with Rob Jupp of Brightstar Financial

Welcome to the podcast that helps brokers learn, develop and grow their business. In episode six, Gavin talks to James Potter, The LinkedIn Man, about finding clients on LinkedIn, avoiding harassment from recruiters, using video on LinkedIn and much more. Topics covered include: 00.45 Introduction to James01.30 The number one tip for using LinkedIn effectively02.50 What makes a great LinkedIn profile?03.50 Having the confidence to be open on LinkedIn.05.30 Is it a benefit to have more connections?08.30 How can brokers find potential clients on LinkedIn?10.45 Is there a Facebook culture invading LinkedIn?15.30 How to follow thought leaders on LinkedIn.19.30 How to deal with recruiters on LinkedIn.21.20 What’s the future of LinkedIn?24.40 Using video on LinkedIn.26.55 What does James wish he’d known when he started out.  You can connect with James at https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelinkedinman/and find his website at https://thelinkedinman.com/ Pepper Money UK: https://www.peppergroup.co.uk/lendingFollow Pepper Money on Twitter: http://twitter.com/PepperMoneyUK By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the Pepper Money makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Pepper Money does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organisation presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. [Pepper Money assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein.] [Moreover, Pepper Money makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.] PEPPER MONEY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Interview with James Potter, the LinkedIn Man

Welcome to the podcast that helps brokers learn, develop and grow their business.In episode five, James and Gavin talk to Sarah Tucker of The Mortgage Mum about branding, social media, her experience on The Voice, and much more.Topics covered include:00.45 Introduction to Sarah01.40 Sarah’s tips on branding for brokers02.50 On reaching a million views on YouTube03.15 How Sarah’s social media has helped her business05.50 Misconceptions about the specialist lending market08.00 Persevering with putting effort into video marketing10.40 Achieving work-life balance as a woman in the financial services industry12.45 Sarah’s experience on The Voice14.45 Looking towards the future16.10 Talking to audiences of school children19.00 Resilience and optimism21.40 What Sarah wishes she knew when starting outYou can follow Sarah at https://twitter.com/themortgagemumand find her website at https://www.themortgagemum.co.uk/Pepper Money UK: https://www.peppergroup.co.uk/lendingFollow Pepper Money on Twitter: http://twitter.com/PepperMoneyUKBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the Pepper Money makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Pepper Money does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organisation presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. [Pepper Money assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein.] [Moreover, Pepper Money makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.]PEPPER MONEY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Interview with Sarah Tucker of The Mortgage Mum

Welcome to the podcast that helps brokers learn, develop and grow their business.In episode four, Gavin talks to Lea Engst, Pepper Money’s Quantitative Analytics and Structuring Manager, about International Women’s Day, what it’s like to be a woman in the financial services industry, and much more.Topics covered include:00.45 Statistics for International Women’s Day02.55 Lea’s background07.00 Lea’s experiences as a woman in financial services09.00 Standing up for what you believe10.30 Advice for women coming into the industry11.20 How to encourage younger generations of women into finance13.25 Men and women’s differing approaches to appraisals14.50 What Lea wishes she’d know when starting out.More information about International Women’s Day: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Pepper Money UK: https://www.peppergroup.co.uk/lendingFollow Pepper Money on Twitter: http://twitter.com/PepperMoneyUKBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the Pepper Money makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Pepper Money does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organisation presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. [Pepper Money assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein.] [Moreover, Pepper Money makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.]PEPPER MONEY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Interview with Lea Engst for International Women's Day

Welcome to the podcast that helps brokers learn, develop and grow their business.In episode three, James and Gavin talk to Alex Hammond of Also Communications about the resilience of the mortgage industry, the media’s coverage of Brexit, and much more.Topics covered include:00.30 Pepper’s latest milestone03.00 Introduction to Alex04.00 Choosing self-employment04.30 Highlights of working for yourself06.20 The potential impact of Brexit09.00 The resilience of the mortgage industry10.30 How Brexit has been covered in the media13.00 The key trends and influences in 201916.00 The impact of technology on the market17.20 Reasons for customers preferring the human touch20.40 How Alex’s role is impacted by technology22.45 Advice for brokers on marketing25.25 What does Alex wish he knew when starting out?Also Communications: http://www.alsocomms.comPepper Money UK: https://www.peppergroup.co.uk/lendingFollow Pepper Money on Twitter: http://twitter.com/PepperMoneyUKBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the Pepper Money makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Pepper Money does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organisation presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. [Pepper Money assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein.] [Moreover, Pepper Money makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.]PEPPER MONEY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Interview with Alex Hammond of Also Communications

Welcome to the podcast that helps brokers learn, develop and grow their business.In episode two, James and Gavin talk to Colin Snowdon, Pepper Money’s former Managing Director, about the biggest challenges for brokers in 2019, the potential implications of Brexit, and much more.Topics covered include:00.50 A bit more about Gavin’s background02.40 Introduction to Colin Snowdon05.00 How Colin got started10.00 Changes to the mortgage application process over the years12.00 The rise of the specialist lending market15.00 The potential impact of Brexit19.00 Misconceptions about specialist lenders20.00 The biggest challenges for brokers in 201923.20 The impact of changes in the buy-to-let sector26.00 What does 2019 hold for Colin?27.00 What does Colin wish he knew when he was starting out?Pepper Money UK: https://www.peppergroup.co.uk/lendingFollow Pepper Money on Twitter: http://twitter.com/PepperMoneyUKBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the Pepper Money makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Pepper Money does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organisation presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. [Pepper Money assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein.] [Moreover, Pepper Money makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.]PEPPER MONEY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Interview with Colin Snowdon

Welcome to the podcast that helps brokers learn, develop and grow their business.In episode one, James and Gavin talk to Dale Jannels of Impact Specialist Finance about their recent rebranding, the potential implications of Brexit, and much more.Topics covered include:01.05 Dale’s background02.30 Moving from accounting to mortgages04.25 Navigating the highs and lows of the market05.30 Taking risks and getting through hard times07.50 Reasons for the rebrand from AToM to Impact09.55 The impact of the rebranding exercise10.45 The opportunities coming up in 201912.40 The potential impact of Brexit14.20 Are worries about lenders closing down unfounded?16.40 The positive aspects of new lenders coming into the market18.40 The next few years in the bridging market21.20 The highlights of 201825.10 The changes in the remortgage market26.05 The importance of building relationshipsImpact Specialist Finance: http://www.impactpackaging.co.ukPepper Money UK: https://www.peppergroup.co.uk/lendingFollow Pepper Money on Twitter: http://twitter.com/PepperMoneyUKBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the Pepper Money makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Pepper Money does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organisation presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. [Pepper Money assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein.] [Moreover, Pepper Money makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.]PEPPER MONEY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

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