Ray McLennan & Nigel T Best
How to Raise Money Podcast
The How to Raise Money podcast is for anyone who wants to raise other people’s money for your business or property venture. If you need money this is the podcast for you! Join Ray (business owner, property investor, angel finance expert, solicitor) and Nigel (business owner, property investor, digital marketer, accountant) as they show you How To Raise Money.
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Ray McLennan & Nigel T Best
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Latest episode
Feb 27, 2026
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Episodes
#237 "How much money should I save before buying a house??" We ANSWER your question! 28.08.2024 20:52
Let's get back to answering some SPECIFIC questions that may be HOLDING you back from living your DREAM life! Today we answer: "How much money should I save before buying a house?" We really appreciate your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/howtoraisemoney You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided terrace house: https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk...
#236 - Immigration: HTRM Threat or Opportunity 17.07.2024 27:15
The political hot potato of immigration is today's topic. What does it mean for HTRM and what should we be looking at doing to mitigate a threat and seize the opportunity. We really appreciate your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/howtoraisemoney You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided terrace house: https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk IF YOU NEE...
235 - PANIC! New Government Disaster Looming? 11.07.2024 33:33
In the UK we have a new Government with 64% of the seats in Parliament but only 34% of the vote! Is this going to be a DISASTER for HTRM listeners? Or a HUGE opportunity..?! We really appreciate your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/howtoraisemoney You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house: https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk IF YOU NEED HELP: Ge...
#234 - Raising Money: It's all down to attitude! 02.07.2024 33:10
DO you say 'I know that' or do you say 'that's interesting' And if someone offers feedback do you argue or say 'thank you'? What you learn, say and do is all down to attitude. And the right attitude can transform your ability to Raise Money! We really appreciate your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/howtoraisemoney You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house:...
#233 - How to Raise Money for Political Reasons! 26.06.2024 19:14
The General Election is nearly over (phew) and never was more money spent by more people to try and win it. The question today for Ray and Nigel is How To Raise Money for electioneering and do we actually know who pays our MPs and Political machine? We really appreciate your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/howtoraisemoney You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house: https://www...
#232 - Bank Slashes Rate by 50% 19.06.2024 23:47
When the bank writes to you to say it is cutting the interest rate by 50%, that is a good thing right? Wrong! Nigel and Ray speculate on what it actually might mean to all of us. We really appreciate your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/howtoraisemoney You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house: https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk IF YOU NEED HELP: Get i...
#231 - [MORE] alternative ways to raise money 12.06.2024 43:46
Can you raise money via other means to invest in property or businesses? Of course you can and Ray and Nigel chat about some great ways to do just that! We really appreciate your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/howtoraisemoney You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house: https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk IF YOU NEED HELP: Get in touch hello@htrmoney.co.uk a...
#230 - How do banks raise money: What can we learn from them? 05.06.2024 29:03
If you have ever wondered how banks seem to make more money than you thought possible (based on deposit and lending out to people) then listen in. Ray and Nigel chat through some intriguing ways they raise money - could we learn something from this? We really appreciate your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/howtoraisemoney You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house: https://www.you...
#229 - GOLD! Should I buy, sell or hold? 29.05.2024 32:00
Is Gold a great way to raise money, invest or simply pay for things in the apocalypse?! Let's find out as Ray and Nigel chat about Spandau Ballet and GOLD! We really appreciate your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/howtoraisemoney You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house: https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk IF YOU NEED HELP: Get in touch hello@htrmoney.co...
#228 - Landlords: Govt plans to get rid of you! 08.05.2024 29:04
Is now the right time to be a landlord when it appears that government wants to get rid of you? Ray and Nigel look behind the dramatic headlines we keep seeing. You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house: https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk IF YOU NEED HELP: Get in touch hello@htrmoney.co.uk and talk to us, we may be able to help. A trouble shared is a trouble halved!...
#227 - Liz Truss, Tesco & Raising Money [There is a joke in there somewhere] 24.04.2024 20:15
Liz Truss tried and failed Tesco tried (they pulled the wool over your eyes) and succeeded Is there a lesson in there? Maybe. But there is a joke or two! You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house: https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk IF YOU NEED HELP: Get in touch hello@htrmoney.co.uk and talk to us, we may be able to help. A trouble shared is a trouble halved! Email us...
#226 - REVEALED: Little Known Ways to Raise Money 23.04.2024 31:45
High Street Banks...and er... Not many people know alternative sources of finance so Nigel and Ray reveal a number of little known ways to raise money. You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house: https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk IF YOU NEED HELP: Get in touch hello@htrmoney.co.uk and talk to us, we may be able to help. A trouble shared is a trouble halved! Email us a...
#225 - Legal Disputes: The Subtle Art of Winning 27.03.2024 23:38
We all wish to avoid them but sometimes you may get involved in a legal dispute. What is the best approach? Ray & Nigel discuss a surprising and subtle approach that may help you win (without the other party feeling they lost!) You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house: https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk IF YOU NEED HELP: Get in touch hello@htrmoney.co.uk and talk t...
224 - Credit Scores: Are they Important? 20.03.2024 29:47
When it comes to getting approved for credit, lenders will often check your credit rating and depending on your score they will approve or reject your application! Is that fair? Is your score a true reflection of you? What can you do if it is wrong/unfair? Nigel and Ray discuss credit scoring and the frightening Big Brother version heading our way...the SOCIAL credit score!!! You can watch Nigel r...
#223 - WARNING!: Personal Guarantees Abused by Banks 13.03.2024 52:54
The Federation of Small Businesses have had their Super Complaint about Personal Guarantees (PG) rejected by the utterly toothless FCA (no surprise there!) and they are FURIOUS! Why should we be bothered? Ray and Nigel highlight the peril at signing a PG without fully understanding it. You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house: https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk IF YOU...
#222 - Budgets, £1trillion & can you renovate a house yourself? 06.03.2024 27:37
Are there lessons from the government and the Budget that we can use as we try to raise money? You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house: https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk IF YOU NEED HELP: Get in touch hello@htrmoney.co.uk and talk to us, we may be able to help. A trouble shared is a trouble halved! Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk...
#220 - Massive Property Co Collapse - Will it affect me? 27.02.2024 26:55
Evergrande - a huge Chinese Property Co - is effectively a failed company. Should we be interested or even worried? Maybe so because it could lead to another credit crunch. You can watch Nigel renovate it at: https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk IF YOU NEED HELP: Get in touch hello@htrmoney.co.uk and talk to us, we may be able to help. A trouble shared is a trouble halved! Email us...
#221 - What is cash? Is it disappearing? 12.02.2024 36:38
Ray and Nigel continue to set the world to rights as they discuss all manner of things in the style of two cynical grumpy old men! You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house: https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk IF YOU NEED HELP: Get in touch hello@htrmoney.co.uk and talk to us, we may be able to help. A trouble shared is a trouble halved! Email us at ...
#219 - Why so hard to get a mortgage when Banks make $ Billions? 24.01.2024 31:07
How do banks make so much money and why won't they lend it to us? Should we rethink alternative sources of funds? Ray and Nigel chat about the bank profits being more than Oil & Gas companies but no one talks of super taxing them! And you can watch Nigel renovate it at: https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk IF YOU NEED HELP: Get in touch hello@htrmoney.co.uk and talk to us, we...
#218 - Be Your Own Bank with your pension 17.01.2024 23:55
Today Nigel explains how he used his pension to buy a 2 bed terrace house! Could you set your pension up to be your own bank? And you can watch him renovate it at: https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk IF YOU NEED HELP: Get in touch hello@htrmoney.co.uk and talk to us, we may be able to help. A trouble shared is a trouble halved! Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.u...
#217 - The Post Office Scandal: Bigger Scandals are coming!! 10.01.2024 29:16
It has shocked the nation. An institution we have held dear for hundreds of years has been seen to be a nasty, vindictive bully AND the public don't like it. Politicians may change the law, the former CEO has given her 'gong' back, and the outrage has touched millions. But - is this the tip of the iceberg? As we enter 2024, Ray and Nigel will be delving deeper into areas that are key t...
#216 - Business Plans are Dead: Aren't they? 23.12.2023 20:23
A pain? The difference? Necessary? Pointless? Whatever your thoughts, business plans are a thing! Ray and Nigel give some useful pointers for the why, what and how of business plans. Get in touch hello@htrmoney.co.uk and talk to us. Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@howtoraisemoney Recommended E...
#215 - Predictions for your future! 13.12.2023 25:44
What is 2024 going to be like? Will there be doom and gloom or opportunities a plenty? Ray and Nigel give their thoughts to help you decide your next step! Get in touch hello@htrmoney.co.uk and talk to us. Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@howtoraisemoney Recommended Equipment, Software and Books -...
#214 - Pricing Psychology - will it help me raise money 06.12.2023 28:16
Never thought about pricing psychology? Maybe you should because it could influence your ability to raise money! Get in touch hello@htrmoney.co.uk and talk to us. Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@howtoraisemoney Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE...
#213 - How To Raise £1.9m a day with no come back! 29.11.2023 24:14
How to raise £1.9m a day without a plan or any need to prove what you spent it on - sounds good doesn't it? But it can't be true because we know that nobody would lend money to that sort of deal, can it? Well if you are the government this is reality - £1.9m a day with no come back!! Get in touch hello@htrmoney.co.uk and talk to us. Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk...
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