The Specialist - a Pepper Money Podcast

The Specialist - a Pepper Money Podcast

by Pepper Money

Season 1

S1 E6: The importance of a good lender to broker relationship with Ryan Brailsford

This week on 'The Specialist' host Rob Barnard and Ryan Brailsford, Director of Business Development at Pepper Money talk lender-broker relationships. They cover the importance of an open and upfront relationship, how the role of a BDM has changed, and qualities to look out for in one. The content of this podcast is for UK based mortgage intermediaries. *The opinions expressed in this podcast are personal to the presenter and guest and may not reflect the views of Pepper Money.

S1 Ep5: Tech in the mortgage market with Nicola Firth

This week on ‘The Specialist’ host Rob Barnard and Nicola Firth, Founder and CEO of Knowledge Bank, talk tech. They cover how tech can help brokers give better advice and operate more efficiently. As well as what lenders can be doing to improve tech adoption. The content of this podcast is for UK based mortgage intermediaries. *The opinions expressed in this podcast are personal to the presenter and guest and may not reflect the views of Pepper Money.

S1 Ep4: The cost of living crisis with Paula John

This week on 'The Specialist' host Rob Barnard and Paula John, Director at Paula John Communications, talk cost of living crisis. They cover how consumers shouldn’t bury their heads. Reaching out for help and facing their debts at a time like this is essential. The content of this podcast is for UK based mortgage intermediaries. *The opinions expressed in this podcast are personal to the presenter and guest and may not reflect the views of Pepper Money.

S1 Ep3: Broker wellbeing with Sarah Tucker

This week on ‘The Specialist’ host Rob Barnard and Sarah Tucker, the Mortgage Mum, talk wellbeing. They cover the role of a broker in turbulent times, from therapist to translator, confidant to expert - as well as what brokers can do to set healthy boundaries. The content of this podcast is for UK based mortgage intermediaries. *The opinions expressed in this podcast are personal to the presenter and guest and may not reflect the views of Pepper Money.

S1 Ep 2: Specialist Finance in a Changing Economic Landscape - Live at Mortgage Business Expo 2022

This week on ‘The Specialist’ with Rob Barnard, we recorded live at the Mortgage Business Expo. Rob and his expert panel; James Bloom - Board Director, Alternative Bridging Corporation, Mike Cook - Chief Mortgage Officer, Market Financial Solutions, Marcus Dussard - Sales Director, Hampshire Trust Bank and Matt McCullough National Sales Manager, Aldermore Bank, talk about specialist finance in a changing economic landscape. The content of this podcast is for UK based mortgage intermediaries. *The opinions expressed in this podcast are personal to the presenter and guest and may not reflect the views of Pepper Money.

S1 Ep 1: The economic landscape with Andrew Montlake

This week on the ‘The Specialist’, host Rob Barnard and Andrew Mortlake, Managing Director at Coreco, get to the heart of the current and coming economic landscape. The content of this podcast is for UK based mortgage intermediaries. *The opinions expressed in this podcast are personal to the presenter and guest and may not reflect the views of Pepper Money.

Christmas Special with Martin Reynolds

In this Christmas episode host Rob Barnard will be talking to mortgage industry leader and CEO of SimplyBiz Mortgages, Martin Reynolds, to guide us through the past, present and future ghosts of the mortgage market in our very own rendition of a Christmas Carol! The content of this podcast is for UK based mortgage intermediaries. *The opinions expressed in this podcast are personal to the presenter and guest and may not reflect the views of Pepper Money.

Live episode: Making Affordable Home Ownership a reality

Recorded live at the Affordable Home Ownership Conference in London, this special episode of The Specialist, brought to you by Pepper Money, brings together leading voices from across the housing ecosystem. With perspectives from Miranda Foster of Homes England, James McPhail from Flagship Homes, and Kelly McCabe of The Mortgage People, the panel explores how affordable home ownership is evolving and why it still isn’t reaching enough people. From demystifying shared ownership to tackling barriers in awareness, affordability, and confidence, this episode looks at what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change.Whether you're a broker, lender, housing provider, or policymaker, you’ll come away with practical insights on how we can collectively open the door to home ownership for more people across the UK.

Be more you special: The power of breath with Jessie Laute

Jessie Laute, one of the UK’s leading breathwork experts, shares her journey from corporate burnout to a transformative trip to Brazil, which led her down the path of breathwork coaching. What started as a personal healing experience became her life’s work, and she now helps others slow down, reset, and reconnect with themselves through breath.

Be more you special: Slowthef**kdown with Emma Harris

Emma Harris, CEO at Glow, joins Rob Barnard following two powerful keynote sessions at our recent Retreat events. In this conversation, she shares her journey as a Sales and Marketing leader, and how a life-changing experience led her to launch the Slow the F**k Down movement. Emma speaks openly and honestly about the importance of recognising your own triggers and learning to pause, reset, and prioritise your wellbeing. Her story is a powerful reminder that when you look after yourself, the ripple effect can positively impact those around you too.

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