Fishers on the Case

In this episode of Fishers on the Case, host Amanda Payne welcomes Tom Blake, a Partner at Fisher German with over 23 years of experience in property agency and advisory services. Tom shares his journey from a childhood fascination with building and architecture to managing regional teams across the Midlands. The discussion focuses on the shifting landscape of the property market, the rise of rura...

In this episode of Fishers on the Case, host Amanda Payne sits down with Tom Parkman from MT Services to discuss the critical intersection of IT, cybersecurity, and modern business. With over 13 years at MT Services, Tom provides a deep dive into how Managed Service Providers (MSPs) protect small to medium businesses and how tools like AI are reshaping the technical landscape. 00:00 – The Impact o...

Welcome to another episode of Fishers on the Case, the podcast where we dive into the lives and careers of business owners and industry experts. In this episode, host Amanda Payne, CEO of Fishers Solicitors, sits down with Elaine Penhaul, the founder of Lemon and Lime Interiors. Elaine shares her fascinating journey from a background in mathematics and actuarial science to becoming a leader in the...

What happens when you trade the courtroom for the copy desk? In this episode of Fishers on the Case, CEO Amanda Payne sits down with Kirsty France, founder of Kirsty France Writes, to explore her fascinating transition from a 10-year career as a solicitor to becoming a professional copywriter and fiction author. Kirsty reveals how her legal background specifically her time in personal injury and d...

In this episode of Fishers on the Case, Amanda Payne sits down with Jack McBillips from Digital Office to talk about local business, family-run companies, and how Ashby has changed over the years. Jack shares his journey from studying business and marketing to joining the family business, starting from the ground up, and helping Digital Office grow into a modern provider of print, IT, cloud and te...

In this episode of Fishers on the Case, host Amanda Payne is joined by Martyn Baum, estate agent and long-standing friend of Fishers, to discuss the realities of buying and selling property. Martyn shares how he fell into estate agency through work experience, his journey from trainee estate agent to running his own business, and why property is ultimately about people, relationships and trust. Am...

In this episode of Fishers on the Case, host Amanda Payne is joined by Sophie Allen from Serrano Media to discuss what it is really like setting up and running a small business as a sole trader. Sophie shares her journey from working in retail to building a career in graphic design, gaining hands-on experience in print and marketing before launching her own business. They discuss the realities of...

In this episode of Fishers on the Case, host Amanda Payne is joined by Sharon Butter, Senior Financial Adviser at Ashwood Law Wealth Management Ltd. Sharon discusses her career journey from studying business management and financial services to working in banking before moving into financial planning. The conversation explores how financial planning has evolved over time, the qualifications requir...

In this episode of Fishers on the Case, host Amanda Payne speaks with Simon from Utility Warehouse about how networking can help grow a business and build long lasting professional relationships. Simon shares his career journey from spending 38 years in the Royal Navy, including 20 years at sea, to running his own business helping people reduce their household bills. They discuss the value of netw...

In this episode of Fishers on the Case, host Amanda Payne is joined by James Nelson from Infotrack to explain what local authority searches are, why they matter when buying a property, and why search times can vary across the UK. They discuss the difference between official and regulated searches, how delays can sometimes be managed, and how digital platforms and AI tools are helping modernise the...

In this episode of Fishers on the Case, host Amanda Payne is joined by Sarah Beggin from Approach. Sarah shares her fascinating career journey, from starting in banking in 1990, progressing to branch manager and sales coach, going through a bank robbery on her final day, and eventually setting up her own business specialising in networking, business development and telephone confidence training. T...

Welcome to Fishers on the Case, hosted by Amanda Payne, CEO of Fishers Solicitors. In this episode, Amanda is joined by Karen Robinson from KR4HR, an HR consultant and senior leadership coach with nearly 20 years of HR experience. Karen shares her career story, how she fell into HR, why she decided to set up her own limited company, and what life is like running a business from home (with two Germ...

In this episode of Fishers on the Case, host Amanda Payne is joined by Mark Smalley, Managing Director of David Granger Architectural Design. Mark shares his career journey of being an architectural design and eventually leading a well established practice. Amanda and Mark explore what architectural design actually involves, from early feasibility and planning through to building regulations, land...

In this episode of Fishers on the Case, host Amanda Payne sits down with May Harriman to talk about what it is really like working at Fishers Solicitors. May shares her career journey, what her role involves day to day and how her experience at the firm has shaped her professionally. Amanda and May also discuss the culture at Fishers, the opportunities available and what makes working at the firm...

In this episode of Fishers on the Case, host Amanda Payne speaks with Hannah Cowell to answer a question: What is an Independent Financial Advisor? Hannah breaks down what an IFA actually does, how independent advice works and how she supports clients with money decisions, planning and financial confidence. Amanda and Hannah also talk about Hannah’s life and career, including how she entered the i...

In this episode of Fishers on the Case, host Amanda Payne speaks with Viktoriia Smyrnova about her remarkable journey from Ukraine to the UK and how the war forced her to rebuild her life and career. Viktoriia shares how she left her home, the challenges she faced during the transition and how she found a new path. Amanda and Viktoriia talk about resilience, starting again in a new country and the...

Welcome to the first episode of Fishers on the Case, hosted by Amanda Payne from Fishers Solicitors. In this episode, Amanda is joined by Dan Bennett, the owner of Digby and Finch Estate Agents. Dan shares the story of his career journey, starting with his early life working with horses, moving into his first role as an estate agent, and eventually setting up his own successful agency. Together, A...