The Specialist - a Pepper Money Podcast

The Specialist - a Pepper Money Podcast

by Pepper Money

Season 5

S5 E2: Building Societies and the role they play in the specialist market

On this week's episode of The Specialist, Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgages at the Building Society Association joins our host, Rob Barnard. Paul shares the early beginnings and community ethos behind the Building Society movement, how their offering has evolved over time to meet specialist needs, and his love of the beautiful game.

S5 E1: Keeping it in the family with Pam Brown

In the first episode of Season Five, Rob Barnard catches up with Pam Brown, Owner of Pam Brown Mortgages. They discuss a range of topics, from how Pam got her start in mortgages to running a successful family business with her children in the industry, the importance of protection for broker's businesses, the growth of specialist lending from her perspective, and all things fundraising for Crohn's and Colitis charities, which is very close to her heart.

Season 4

S4 E5: The pressure on business owners to meet targets

We hosted a live recording of The Specialist at Mortgage Adviser Event on 4th June 2024. Rob Barnard was joined by Andy Shields, Liz Syms, and Alex Hammond as they discussed the many plates being spun by business owners and brokers in order to remain competitive in today's market, as well as a look at how personal well-being is overlooked.

s4 E4: The importance of building a personal brand with Pete Gwilliam

Rob Barnard is joined by Pete Gwilliam, to discuss the importance of authenticity when telling your story, how to promote your personal brand effectively, and fostering the feeling of belonging.

S4 E3: Why a secured loan isn't always the second option with Matt Tristram, Loans Warehouse

Rob is joined by Matt Tristram who discusses navigating the secured loans market over the last couple of years, an overview on the simplicity of writing a second charge mortgage, whilst taking a deep dive into the sector and looking at and how a second charge solution can be there to solve your customers complex requirements.

S4 E2: Mental Health Awareness Week: Supporting mortgage industry peers with Jason Berry

On Mental Health Awareness Week, Jason Berry candidly discusses his personal journey, what inspired him to found the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter, ways that we as an industry can support our peers and spot any signs, and how the impact of COVID-19 is still impacting so many.

S4 E1: When the bank, quite literally, says no…

Rob Barnard is joined by Emma Jones, Founder and MD of When the Bank Says No, to discuss the opportunities and advice to brokers for when the bank says no. They take a deep dive into the challenges faced by customers and the importance of empathy in the ever changing mortgage market. Emma discusses her own personal journey and mission to raise money for Epilepsy UK.

Season 3

S3 E6: The importance of a strong brand and putting people before the product with Ali Williams, Founder and Creative Director of mark-making*

Rob Barnard sits down with Ali Williams, Co-founder of creative agency, mark-making*, to discuss the importance of building a strong brand with a focus on broker and consumer behaviour, and how being meaningful and memorable is the key to success.

S3 E5: Behind the curtain at IMLA & a glimpse into the new normal with Kate Davies

On this episode of the Specialist, Rob Barnard sits down with Kate Davies, Executive Director of IMLA, to discuss the inception and journey of the association, supporting new entrants into the sector as well as the 'new normal' of the Mortgage industry.   

S3 E4: From brokerage to business, scaling up with Jon & Lisa Stones

Jon and Lisa Stones sit down with Rob to discuss their journey in growing their business, Mortgage 1st, the importance of the role of administrators, strong customer service and their top tips on identifying and scaling a business opportunity. 

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