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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Feb 27, 2026
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Episodes
#187 - **BEWARE** The Banks are at it again! And God Save The King 03.05.2023 31:46
Are the Banks at it again? By that we mean a repeat of the 2008-2012 notorious RBS/GRG scandal where perfectly sound businesses were mercilessly ruined by unscrupulous banking policies. If you notice any of these things happening to you then let us know! Do not roll over and die! Plus - God Save The King! Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE...
#186 - E for Exits - Another [exotic!] 10 exits you can use 26.04.2023 1:01:05
Finishing off the E for EXITS part of the CREST model, Ray and Nigel discuss some very little used but super powerful exits that might just attract the investor to the deal! Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE REMEMBER to review us on Apple podcasts ! Resources: NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Start here by clicking the link below Get your free re...
#185 - RANT: Banks and Scotland. Surely not...!! 19.04.2023 45:04
We haven't had a rant for a while (!!) so Ray and Nigel thought it was overdue to discuss money matters as well as the Scottish situation. See if you can hear Ray and his passion for his homeland...! Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE REMEMBER to review us on Apple podcasts ! Resources: NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Start here by clicking t...
#184 - E for Exits [CREST Model] - 10 exits you could use! 12.04.2023 55:57
The CREST model - our favourite (toothpaste!!) model And here we go deep on the way to exit your deal with 10 ways to EXIT Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE REMEMBER to review us on Apple podcasts ! Resources: NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Start here by clicking the link below Get your free resource guides - HERE https://www.htrmoney.co.uk/...
#183 - Tell a Story to Raise Money [Part 2] 05.04.2023 36:07
The power of story telling and the link to being successful at raising money. Do not underestimate how important it can be. This second part adds the final parts of a good story structure. So now it is time to build your story and go Raise Money! Nigel's - chatbot link >>>>>> https://m.me/businessprofitclub?ref=w18656647 - we can't upload the QR code image in the show not...
#182 - Hyperinflation and the End of the US$..! 29.03.2023 41:16
Ray has discovered the BRICS have recommended to get out of the US$ and as such the $ will be swallowed up in hyperinflation. Is it true? Should we ditch US$? This is a lesson on read the headline, analyse, do some due diligence and Keep Calm and Raise Money! Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE REMEMBER to review us on Apple podcasts...
#181 - Use Stories To Raise Money. The [first bit of the] power of storytelling! 22.03.2023 49:16
Ray (the constant storyteller) and Nigel (the other one) talk about how a story can have a far bigger impact than a slide deck pitch. Is it something you are using? If not, then this might change your mind about learning how to create a story for your next property or business venture. Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE REMEMBER to review...
#180 - Bank Collapse!! is this the beginning of something really BAD??!! 15.03.2023 18:06
The Silicon Vally Bank has collapsed! Terrible news for all those directly involved BUT are we all going to suffer? Should we follow Nigel's advice (near the end of the episode)? Or can Keep Calm and Carry On? Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE REMEMBER to review us on Apple podcasts ! Resources: NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Start here by clicking t...
#179 - Problem Properties: Opportunity or Risk? [Plus Ray blooper!] 08.03.2023 28:57
Why are some people put off certain properties? This is part 2 or the 'rest of it'!! Don't be worried. Get curious! "Problem" properties may just be a fantastic opportunity...listen to a bunch of great insights into turning a lemon into lemonade! Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE REMEMBER to review us on Apple podcasts ! Resources: NOT SURE WHE...
#178 - Brilliant Opportunities: Why we love properties that people are scared of! 01.03.2023 35:29
Why are some people put off certain properties? Don't be worried. Get curious! "Problem" properties may just be a fantastic opportunity...listen to a bunch of great insights into turning a lemon into lemonade! Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE REMEMBER to review us on Apple podcasts ! Resources: NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Start here by clicking t...
#177 - Visualise Your Business to Help You Raise Money 22.02.2023 46:25
Today Ray & Nigel discuss the power of Visualisation. Visualising your business can help you better understand and communicate your vision, improve decision-making, and increase motivation, which can lead to greater success. Try it! Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE REMEMBER to review us on Apple podcasts ! Resources: NOT SURE WHERE TO STAR...
# 176 NFTs: Can they raise money or will you be left with ENC? 15.02.2023 31:06
NFTs (non-fungible tokens) can be used to raise money for a business or property venture. So listen up folks!! NFTs are unique digital assets that are stored on a blockchain, making them secure and easily transferable. Businesses and property ventures can create and sell NFTs to investors as a means of raising capital. For example, a business could create NFTs that offer investors a share of futur...
#175 - ChatGPT can it help you raise money? 08.02.2023 23:22
Surely you have heard of ChatGPT? If not read this... ChatGPT is an advanced language model developed by OpenAI that has the ability to understand and generate human-like text. As a result, it can be a valuable tool in helping you raise money for your business or property venture by assisting in the creation of compelling and persuasive pitch materials such as investor presentations, proposal docu...
#174 Where to Find or Sell Deals: Top 11 Tips 01.02.2023 52:50
Where do you find a deal? Where do you share a deal? Top 11 Tips: 1. Facebook 2. Your goldmine area 3. Budget 4. Timescale 5. Property strategy 6. Perfect Pitch in a Post 7. Benefits and Features 8. Visual and Details 9. Returns 10. How to Fix Problems 11. Use CREST! Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE REMEMBER to review us on Apple podcasts ! Re...
#173 - Buy To Lets are dead. Aren't they? 25.01.2023 31:12
The staple of any property investor for years has been the humble Buy To Let (BTL). But with Section 24, rising interest rates and more and more costs and penalties for landlords, surely the BTL is dead. Is it though? Let's find out with Ray and Nigel. Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE REMEMBER to review us on Apple podcasts ! Resources: NOT SU...
#172 Bridging Loans: The new no 1 choice to raise money? 18.01.2023 40:37
Interest rates are climbing. Mortgage repayments are rocketing. Mortgage completion times are longer than ever. Is NOW the time to consider Bridging and forget about mortgages? Ray and Nigel discuss the topic in today's episode of HTRM. Enjoy! Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE REMEMBER to review us on Apple podcasts ! Resources: NOT SURE WHERE...
#171 - What is the 4th Turning? 12.01.2023 28:50
When it comes to raising money, we would all love to have a crystal ball! Is it the right time to borrow? Will the markets move in my favour? Will my business be successful? If only we could see the future! Well maybe today's topic could be the answer. The 4th Turning is a fascinating observation on the cyclical nature of human behaviour. Will it help you to choose when to raise money?! To get a f...
#170 - 10 Steps to Success in 2023 04.01.2023 40:10
Happy New Year to all our fab listeners! Start 2023 with a quick reflection on whether you are ready for success with our 10 Steps to Success list!! Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE REMEMBER to review us on Apple podcasts ! Resources: NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Start here by clicking the link below Get your free resource guides - HERE https://ww...
#169 A Christmas Wish... 21.12.2022 22:27
2022 has been amazing, chaotic, crazy, frightening, sad and so much more! Whatever it has been for you, we wish you all peace, health and happiness for 2023. Let's go make a positive difference in '23 😊 Merry Christmas Nigel & Ray Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE REMEMBER to review us on Apple podcasts ! Resources: NOT SURE WHERE TO START...
#168 - How to Spend Time & Not Money - 1st Step - Measure Them! 14.12.2022 1:00:32
When it comes to time and money and how to spend them, we often make poor choices. BUT it is really hard to know what the better choices are if you never actually measure what you are doing. Today Nigel and Ray want to share a few things to consider when it comes to measuring where our time and money goes. No judgement. But an opportunity to choose, if you wish, to do something different. The area...
#167 What we see in the economy and what it might mean 07.12.2022 34:08
The economy at the moment - should you shrink your marketing budget? Nigel and Ray discuss all things from Nigel's Buffalo Bills shirt to Auctions! Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk To get our Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE REMEMBER to get a mention on the show...simply review us on Apple podcasts ! Resources: NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Start here by clicking the link below Ge...
#166 Why A Lack Of This Could Be Ruining Your Life (& How To Raise Money!!) 23.11.2022 58:48
As a part of our series of podcasts designed to help you raise money in difficult times, we are looking at different and often overlooked aspects of life. We sometimes discount things as not important whereas in reality they are VERY important. Today we look at Sleep! Some of the programs and links we mentioned in today's show Sleep Sense - Dana Obleman HERE Mindstore - Jack Black HERE The Skill S...
#165 AVOID THESE: 11 Reasons a Business Fails 16.11.2022 40:36
Most Businesses Fail! But avoiding these 10 (or 11) mistakes should give you a better than average chance of success! Ray and Nigel are on a mission to help people create and build wealth, a second (or third income) and raise money. Today they discuss some of the easy-to-make mistakes for the novice (or indeed experienced) entrepreneur and how to avoid them. IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU ARE STUCK AN...
#164 Is this the antidote to the 'Toxic' world: Ray & Nigel?!!? 09.11.2022 32:40
Please review us!! We love reading them and we will give you a 'shout out'!! We have decided that enough is enough and we are on a mission to help people. So we are building a solution! What do you think? Does the world need us??!! Email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk To get our Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click HERE REMEMBER to get a mention on the show...simply review us on Apple pod...
#163 - A new day, a new Prime Minister. What does this mean to HTRM? 02.11.2022 51:38
Chaos. Crisis. Calamity. Apparently. Don't fall for the hyperbole. Like any good investor, do your due diligence on the new PM and the potential direction for the country. Are you a glass half full or glass half empty person? Depending on your answer you may opportunities or disaster - so take a step back, have a think, a look, check the evidence and then get set to raise money! There are bo...
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