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Business Finance Matters (BFM)The Lender - Paul Marston, CEO, FSE Group; Projection driven businesses seeking access to finance, that other lenders can't do!Send us a textIn this episode, David and Trevor speak with Paul Marston, CEO of The FSE Group and Non-Executive Director at Allica Bank.Paul knew from the age of 11 that he wanted to work in banking. Today, that passion continues as he focuses on supporting small and medium-sized businesses that struggle to access finance and what he refers to as the “market gap.”Many lenders only back businesses that are already profitable and whose owners are homeowners. FSE takes a different approach. Their mandate is to support strong entrepreneurs with realistic busi...
2025-07-2453 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)A Little Filler - A bit of Bom Dia. New Guild member shout outs and...NEWS!Send us a textIn this short episode, Dave and Trev share a few updates from The Guild of Business Finance Professionals, including news about new members joining the cause.Dave takes a break from his holiday to join Trevor for a quick conversation about growing frustrations in the market. They touch on how some lenders and online brokers are still using misleading language to chase commissions or rates, often without making sure business owners get proper advice before applying for finance.Later this month, they'll be joined by a lesser-known lender connected...
2025-07-1012 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)The Business Owner - Robert Schogger from Metspace London Ltd explains why business owners should not engage directly with lendersSend us a textSeason 3 kicks off with a candid conversation featuring Robert Schogger, co-founder of Metspace London Ltd.Robert shares his journey from leaving school at 17 to building a successful business, moving from an entry-level "gofer" role in the 1980s to running his own company. A key part of that story is his evolving relationship with business finance...from using post-dated cheques to securing credit lines with established lenders like Arkle Finance of Weatherbys Bank.A big part of Robert’s success has been his long-term connection with Guild member Nash Giardina at...
2025-06-2045 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)Special Episode - The Guild's reaction following the recent Government 'Call for Evidence'Send us a textIn this special episode, David and Trevor sit down with Stephen Bassett, Chair of The Guild of Business Finance Professionals, to talk about the state of business lending in the UK.On March 13, 2025, the Government launched a call for evidence to review the current lending landscape and better understand what’s holding UK businesses back from getting the best financial support they need.It’s a conversation that builds on previous episodes, all 3 voice the growing concerns and especially around ensuring that business owners’ best interests are at risk unless...
2025-05-2332 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)A Final Filler - Guild AGM set for 3 June. Funding Circle meeting and a round up of Season 2Send us a textReflections, Insights, and What’s NextIn the final episode of Season 2, David and Trevor take a well-earned break in the stunning Algarve and look back on the standout moments from the past nine episodes.As the BFM Podcast marks its first anniversary — alongside The Guild’s birthday on 6 June — a reminder to members: the AGM will take place on 3 June at County Hall, London.This episode features valuable insights from a recent meeting with Rachael Raymond, Head of Broker Sales, and Ben Frank, Relationship Manager...
2025-04-2929 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)The Business Owner & Must-Listen Episode Alert! - Step into the outdoors with Rootd AdventureSend us a textIn this inspiring episode, Dave and Trev sit down with Joe Regan, one half of a brotherly duo behind Rootd Adventure Limited—a business dedicated to delivering unforgettable residential adventure experiences for primary and secondary school children.Still in their mid-twenties, Joe and his brother Jamie are already making waves. With a strong foundation laid by their mother’s experience in the industry, they’ve built a business that’s quickly gaining momentum. But their journey hasn’t been without challenges.Joe opens up about the pivotal role playe...
2025-04-0952 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)A Little Filler - Rory Underwood becomes Honorary Ambassador of The GuildSend us a textAfter the hugely popular episode with Rory Underwood, Dave and Trev are thrilled to announce that Rory has officially joined The Guild’s mission as an Honorary Ambassador.This episode also dives into growing concerns about the state of the business finance marketplace — where some lenders and brokers are turning it into a ‘Wild West’. Dave and Trev discuss how misleading and false information, spread through social media and direct mail, is luring businesses into applying for debt finance under questionable pretences.On a lighter note, Trev skilfully sidesteps any Six...
2025-03-1223 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)Special Guest - RORY UNDERWOOD MBE DLSend us a textIn this episode, Dave and Trev sit down with rugby legend and business owner Rory Underwood. From his illustrious sports career to his time in the Royal Air Force, Rory opens up about the challenges he’s faced in the business world as Founder and Managing Director of Wingman Limited. He reflects on the struggles of navigating the 2008 financial crisis and the pandemic—when traditional banks offered no support—highlighting a reality many small business owners can relate t...
2025-02-201h 02Business Finance Matters (BFM)A Little Filler - Special Guest AnnouncementSend us a textAs they gear up for the next episode dropping at the end of the week, Dave and Trev tease some clues about their exciting special guest. Also, this is good news for the show’s growth and listenership, too!In other updates, there's more news on the much-loved podcast mugs - plus an intriguing invitation to take the show to the USA.Dave also shares details of a recent transaction supported and funded by Rivers Leasing.Plus, a record-breaking number of downloads in Scotland following last episode wi...
2025-02-1713 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)The Business Owner - High Five to Neil in Fife. Dry January ends and the 6 Nations starts.Send us a textWith the holiday season now a distant memory, this episode returns to spotlighting a business owner who successfully built their company with the support of a business finance professional and Guild member, Charlie Wilson at Asset & General Finance.This episode’s guest is Neil Cameron, Managing Director of Carmichael & Baxter Groundworks Limited. Neil shares his journey from Chartered Accountant to leading a groundworks company, offering insights into his career transition.David and Trevor introduce a new segment, Transaction of the Month, highlighting a business that secured the ideal funding so...
2025-02-0440 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)Another little filler - 2 mugs, talk about mugs; business failures on the rise; ends with a cheese storySend us a textThe boys have returned from their festive adventures! Trev enjoyed sunny days on the Southampton docks, while Dave endured the cold on the Algarve—or maybe it was the other way around. Either way, they’re back, and this episode is packed with the usual mix of humour and insight.First up, there’s an emotional chat about their new mugs, proudly adorned with both the Podcast logo, and The Guild’s logo to highlight the strong partnership between the two.The conversation then turns to a sobering topic: the trou...
2025-01-1626 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)The Business Owner - Martin Lewis vs Martin Kemp - Christmas SpecialSend us a textIn this final episode of the year, David and Trevor bring some much-needed festive cheer to the often serious and challenging world of business finance. Their efforts are made even merrier by the lively presence of guest Martin Lewis, founder of 'EVESS' (Graduation Attire Ltd).At just 36 years old, Martin shares his remarkable entrepreneurial journey, which began on the very day he graduated—12 July 2013. He reveals how a chance meeting with business finance professional and Guild member Duncan Payne (aka Martin Kemp) from 'Adamantean' became a turning point. Thanks to Duncan’s in...
2024-12-1846 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)WE ARE BACK...with Bells, Bagpipes, Baldness and a smidge of business chat!Send us a textAfter a sun-soaked break enjoying beers and beaches in the Algarve, Dave and Trev are back!Riding on the success of Series 1, the duo couldn’t resist returning for another round of lighthearted chatter. This time, they’ve teamed up with The Guild of Business Finance Professionals.Since the Guild’s launch in June, the timing feels spot on, with a natural synergy bringing these two worlds together. While Dave’s wedding bells are still echoing in Trevor’s ears—along with the groans of other fellow “sufferers”—this new collaboration...
2024-11-2021 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)WE ARE BACK....with Bells, Bagpipes, Baldness and a smidge of business chatSend us a textAfter a sun-soaked break enjoying beers and beaches in the Algarve, Dave and Trev are back!Riding on the success of Series 1, the duo couldn’t resist returning for another round of lighthearted chatter. This time, they’ve joined forces with The Guild of Business Finance Professionals.Since the Guild’s launch in June, the timing feels spot on, with a natural synergy bringing these two worlds together. While Dave’s wedding bells are still echoing in Trevor’s ears—along with the groans of other fellow “sufferers”—this new collaboration...
2024-11-2021 min
Matt's So-Cast PodWhere are they now?When last we left Angela and Brian and Rickie and Rayanne and all their friends, they were in the early days of 1995 and at a point of no return in their teen lives. So what's happened to them in the intervening 30 years? On this week's episode, we have a reunion episode of sorts, with a roundup of past guests speculating on where the characters might have found themselves. And then James and I explore a few more possibilities -- from talking cars to communes to a secret relationship with J.D. Salinger, anything's possible.- 80s TV...
2024-11-041h 41Business Finance Matters (BFM)A Little Conclusion - Don't Call Me Elf!Send us a textAfter nine previous episodes, Dave and Trev wrap up Series 1 with a recap of all that’s unfolded on the show over the past six months.The duo reflect on memorable guests, including Jo Hughes, the business owner from Episode 3, and Andrew Frost, the lender from Episode 9. Between these, there’s been a mix of other guests, some awful humour, and a quiz effort that didn’t quite capture the audience’s enthusiasm.Since the founding of The Guild of Business Finance Professionals on June 6th, it seems fitting that fut...
2024-10-2120 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)The Lender - through the keyhole with Frost; Royalty included, toilet chat and we welcome BoliviaSend us a textOn this penultimate episode of Series 1, David and Trevor enjoy a lively conversation with Andrew Frost from Genesis Asset Finance, a family business with nearly 25 years of experience lending to small businesses. Andrew, now leading the company alongside his brother Edward, offers his candid perspective on the current marketplace, emphasising that lending is an "art," not a "science." He speaks passionately about the importance of personal connections in business, such as meeting customers face-to-face and working closely with intermediaries. This approach highlights the company's traditional values in a rapidly evolving industry.
2024-09-3045 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)A Little Filler...some mental health chat...balanced by an awful quiz and a few words from Gillian AndersonSend us a textAs with all of the 'Little Fillers' to date, David & Trevor have tried to keep the content short, sweet and engaging. Despite their best efforts, the chat bounces from one extreme to another and many are forced to switch off and never to return!Following the last episode, the conversation around mental health was spoken about with Gordon Larson and the feedback received was interesting and hence it was felt necessary to raise this important subject again.Trevor decides to become a Quiz Master...and fails, leaving David bemused...
2024-09-1017 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)The Business Finance Professional - Chips, Chippers & that Pole VaulterSend us a textIn this episode, Dave and Trev get carried away with the recent Olympic action but, eventually steer themselves down the professional running track.The guests on this show are two business finance professionals and founder Guild members. First, the boys chat to Ian Woodley who is the owner of Finance Kitchen. Ian's focus is to provide the much needed business finance support for the UK's restaurant market that continues to face a myriad of challenges following the pandemic and the current cost of living.The 2nd guest is Gordon...
2024-08-1540 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)A Little Filler...with a twist of business chat and a pinch of CumberbatchSend us a textThis weeks little filler episode includes views following the recent introduction to a new Government and some impressive data about past Olympic games.Sadly, the boys have still not had any downloads in South America, but do they really care?David give us all clear understanding on how Benedict Cumberbatch helps him to warm before recording the podcast and Trevor continues to bleat on about how they should both set-up a splinter Podcast that follows in the same genre as the great and late Dudley Moore and Peter Cook.
2024-07-2318 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)The Guild Chairperson - Come fly with Stephen BassettSend us a textDavid and Trevor welcome Stephen Bassett onto this show to talk about his role as Chairperson for The Guild that was founded and officially launched in London on June 6th 2024.Stephen talks openly about why The Guild has been formed and what he hopes The Guild will become. The conversation opens up into how the organisation will provide an important signpost for those business owners that are looking for help in their conquest to gain access to the best-fit finance.In addition, Trevor and Stephen explain how The Guild...
2024-07-1033 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)A Little Filler - The Guild gates are openedSend us a textOn this show, the boy's are tickled pink to bring you their 2nd 'little filler'...and especially as they have some exciting news to deliver.Dave and Trev have also been receiving positive feedback from the business finance marketplace including a number of case studies that clearly demonstrates the many advantages for business owners that are seeking the best-fit access to a very crowded lending landscape.The message continues to remain clear and support the fact that the vast majority of business owners should not engage with directly with...
2024-06-1916 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)The Business Owner - The Baked Beans on Toast YearsSend us a textOn this show we welcome Jo Hughes.Jo is a director and co-owner of MaxWifi (UK) Limited. Jo talks openly about her career path and explains how she and her husband Richard, were able to cope with the many financial challenges that they had to endure...including a conversation with their bank manager that could have lead to their demise had they taken his advice.The good news is that Jo was able to engage with a business finance professional shortly after and ignored the advice of t...
2024-05-2935 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)A Little Filler....with added camelsSend us a textFollowing on from the 1st Episode that went live on 19th April, this next Episode will cover off the feedback and responses received so far and continues to push home the principle cause ie to ensure that the UK's business owners are given the signposting that will give them the access to the best-fit finance.Dave & Trev, of course, add their own twist of humour and banter that most of the listeners appear to enjoy, however, some have already switched off and moved quickly into a dark room to reflect.
2024-05-0715 minBusiness Finance Matters (BFM)The Big Introduction - Don't Call Me Frank!Send us a textThis Episode is the first of a brand new series of Podcasts that will focus on the business finance marketplace. In particular, the principle cause is to raise the signposting to the majority of business owners that need access the best-fit financing options.This episode is formal introduction and introduces the hosts and the cause. Support the showPlease subscribe and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter/X. Just search for 'Business Finance Matters'.To listen to the Podcast, all episodes can be f...
2024-04-1916 min
Feedback15/03/2013This week in Feedback, we ask when music should be censored by the BBC. After a listener spotted that Oliver's Army by Elvis Costello had the 'n' word cut out abruptly during a 6Music show, we decided to look into how and why music is edited for offensive language. Roger Bolton visits Radio 1 and 1Xtra to meet DJ Trevor Nelson and Head of Music George Ergatoudis. George explains how they fulfil listener demand for the more controversial hip hop, rap, and pop songs, without offending the audience. And DJ legend Mike Read weighs in on the debate....
2013-03-1527 min