The Lender - through the keyhole with Frost; Royalty included, toilet chat and we welcome Bolivia

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On 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.

As usual, the podcast gets lost down a pathway of both serious and light-hearted topics. In a fun twist, this episode marks the milestone of the podcast being downloaded on every continent, after finally reaching Bolivia—unlocking the long-closed and bolted South American "door."

On the lighter/darker side, "toilet chat" makes its debut, and there's a quirky introduction to the Royal Family of Bhutan, all in line with the usual mix of serious insights and awful banter that has become a flaw and frailty of the show.

This episode also welcomes the podcast’s first external sponsor, Finance Technology Services Limited, and introduces a new website that gathers all the key people and moments from the podcast's journey so far. For more details, listeners can visit the podcast's website: https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/.

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Special Guest - RORY UNDERWOOD MBE DL 1:02:13

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Send us a text In 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 to then...and now. The conversation also turns to The Guild of Business Finance Professionals , with Rory passionately supporting its mission. And of course, rugby makes its way into the mix, leading to a friendly wager on the upcoming Six Nations clash between England and Scotland . Tune in for a candid and compelling conversation with a true gentleman with a story to tell—while, for once, the hosts say very little! Support the show Please 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 found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/ All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug! Thanks for listening…

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A Little Filler - Special Guest Announcement 13:19

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Send us a text As 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 with business owner, Neil Cameron! And, of course, no apologies for some of rugby talk—especially with the highly anticipated England vs. Scotland match coming up on Saturday, February 22. Support the show Please 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 found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/ All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug! Thanks for listening…

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The Business Owner - High Five to Neil in Fife. Dry January ends and the 6 Nations starts. 40:03

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Send us a text With 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 solution through Guild members, Amanda, Nick & Jane at Corporate Leasing & Finance. As fellow Scots, Trevor and Neil quickly find common ground—leading to some light-hearted England rugby banter and bold predictions for Scotland’s victory on February 22. Tune in, enjoy, and keep your messages coming! Support the show Please 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 found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/ All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug! Thanks for listening…

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Another little filler - 2 mugs, talk about mugs; business failures on the rise; ends with a cheese story 26:35

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Send us a text The 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 troubling rise of business failures throughout 2024. Trev and Dave express their concern about this ongoing trend and their frustration at the lack of action to being taken by those that run the run country et al. They share their personal insights and some practical, common-sense solutions for tackling the issue, adding some unusual depth to the discussion. Of course, it wouldn’t be an episode without a dose of light-hearted chaos. This time, Trev discovers a mysterious tub of cheese in the boot of Dave’s car, leading to some hilarity that only these two could deliver. In an exciting new twist, the boys announce a monthly competition and, in addition, they’re calling on Guild members to submit case studies, with the chance to win... well, some very cheap looking mugs. As always, we encourage you to listen, share, and keep the comments coming. Who knows? If luck isn’t on your side, you might just end up with a mug! Support the show Please 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 found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/ All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug! Thanks for listening…

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The Business Owner - Martin Lewis vs Martin Kemp - Christmas Special 46:37

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Send us a text In 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 introduction of a tailored asset finance and trade finance facility, Martin’s business found the support it needed to thrive. This inspiring conversation is packed with valuable insights for business owners, but it’s not all serious! Martin’s sense of humour matches the hosts’ clownish charm, leading to hilarity as they dream up a band called “Rock & Robe,” with Duncan as the lead singer. If you’re looking for the perfect blend of laughs, light-hearted banter, and practical business wisdom, this episode is a must-listen! Support the show Please 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 found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/ All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug! Thanks for listening…

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WE ARE BACK...with Bells, Bagpipes, Baldness and a smidge of business chat! 21:35

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Send us a text After 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 aims to strike a chord with business owners in need of financial expertise. So, kick back, toss a log on the fire, and see if you can stay awake for the full 21 minutes and 35 seconds! Support the show Please 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 found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/ All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug! Thanks for listening…

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A Little Conclusion - Don't Call Me Elf! 20:36

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Send us a text After 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 future shows will align with the Guild to strengthen it's growing membership and communication channels. As for Series 2, plans remain hidden under a big red blanket and still waiting for a clear direction. In the meantime, Dave and Trev will continue their playful mission to conquer South America, ponder a world tour, consider selling out to Netflix, or perhaps go off gallivanting with their showbiz pals, Mr Benedict Cumberbatch and Ms Gillian Anderson. For more market updates and buffoonery, stay tuned for Series 2—coming to all nearby mobile phones in November/sometime soon! Support the show Please 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 found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/ All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug! Thanks for listening…

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The Lender - through the keyhole with Frost; Royalty included, toilet chat and we welcome Bolivia 45:58

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Send us a text On 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. As usual, the podcast gets lost down a pathway of both serious and light-hearted topics. In a fun twist, this episode marks the milestone of the podcast being downloaded on every continent, after finally reaching Bolivia—unlocking the long-closed and bolted South American "door." On the lighter/darker side, "toilet chat" makes its debut, and there's a quirky introduction to the Royal Family of Bhutan, all in line with the usual mix of serious insights and awful banter that has become a flaw and frailty of the show. This episode also welcomes the podcast’s first external sponsor, Finance Technology Services Limited, and introduces a new website that gathers all the key people and moments from the podcast's journey so far. For more details, listeners can visit the podcast's website: https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/ . Support the show Please 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 found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/ All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug! Thanks for listening…

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A Little Filler...some mental health chat...balanced by an awful quiz and a few words from Gillian Anderson 17:50

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Send us a text As 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 by the unfair scoring that was implemented...and David surprises Trevor with an alleged fan message sent to him by Gillian Anderson, yes, the American actress best known for her X-Files and Sex Education. Finally, Trevor leaks out a personal secret that David has been keeping under wraps and now there is an unwanted and unnecessary competition between Oasis and David to see who can sell the most tickets. Currently, Oasis are ahead by a supernova and more. Enjoy Support the show Please 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 found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/ All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug! Thanks for listening…

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The Business Finance Professional - Chips, Chippers & that Pole Vaulter 40:41

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Send us a text In 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 Larson who is a director at Asset and General Finance. Gordon talks passionately and our industry sector and speaks about a younger generation of business finance professionals that is needed to ensure the future remains bright. The boys talk about Gordon's passion for cycling and old men in tight fitting lycra! Enjoy Support the show Please 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 found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/ All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug! Thanks for listening…

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A Little Filler...with a twist of business chat and a pinch of Cumberbatch 18:58

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Send us a text This 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. In the serious and important stuff, the boys talk some more about The Guild of Business Finance Professionals and warm us up for the two guests that will be appearing on the next Episode Support the show Please 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 found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/ All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug! Thanks for listening…

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The Guild Chairperson - Come fly with Stephen Bassett 33:23

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Send us a text David 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 we work along alongside the existing industry trade bodies including the NACFB, FIBA and the FLA As always, this episode is peppered with a mix of various attempts to be comedic, witty, sarcastic and unique. Most of these attempts fail, but its good to laugh at others at times like these. So, get you winter duvets at the ready and relax to the dulcet tones of 3 men in a Guild/Boat. Spitfire Support the show Please 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 found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/ All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug! Thanks for listening…

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A Little Filler - The Guild gates are opened 16:54

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Send us a text On 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 any lender without seeking professional guidance beforehand. In addition, avoid engaging with many of the online or social media adverts that may be offering quick access to cheap finance. If you are happy to subscribe and follow BFM, then please search on the following platforms: > Spotify >Apple > Amazon > YouTube >LinkedIn Or you find more details on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) Thanks for your support and for listening. All comments and welcome and may be discussed on future episodes. Support the show Please 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 found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/ All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug! Thanks for listening…

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The Business Owner - The Baked Beans on Toast Years 35:47

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Send us a text On 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 the bank manager. Today her business is thriving once more. Most importantly, Jo gives an honest and frank view on the importance of why every small business should be able to gain quick access to a nearby business finance professional. Dave and Trev hope that this will be the first of many first hand business owner experiences that will resonate and garner support from all those that identify and support the cause behind this Podcast series. Support the show Please 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 found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/ All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug! Thanks for listening…

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A Little Filler....with added camels 15:10

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