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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#113 Pandora Leaks and why you should take notes! 07.10.2021 35:04
Massive media hype over the Pandora Leaks and how the world leaders are 'on the fiddle'! But is everything revealed illegal? Or are there some legal, correct and perfectly acceptable tax planning strategies that you should be taking advantage of? Let's find out in today's episode! Resources: NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Start here by clicking the link below Get your free resource guides - HERE h...
#112 Ten Ways To Perfect Your Pitch To Investors 29.09.2021 29:00
Do you have your Pitch ready? Is it a good one? If you either need one or your current pitch needs a bit of work then this is for you! Resources: NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Start here by clicking the link below Get your free resource guides - HERE https://www.htrmoney.co.uk/ How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts click HERE Go to the Resources section for links (e.g. for tax inspection insura...
#111 - How to spot an investor! [Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover] 22.09.2021 29:00
10 important things to know about private investors! 1. Private investors tend to keep out of the limelight! 2. They are wealthy, but how wealthy? 3. The majority of business angels are men (90+%) 4. Investors tend to 40 or 50+ years old 5. Investors are not predictable. They do not necessarily invest in the same things or in the same way every time. 6. They may invest in anything from 1 to 100 de...
#110 INVESTORS! Ten Top Tips to Help You Choose What to Invest In! 15.09.2021 39:57
We have had some requests from investors to help them choose what to invest in! So here is a Ten Top Tips for Investors 1 Deals which have a sound business plan, financial model and financial projections. 2. Don't just back a great idea, back a great management team 3. Back deals with explosive growth potential that may give you a 10-100X return on your investment. 4. Back businesses w...
#109 Top 10 tips about sharing information with investors 10.09.2021 17:48
Always keep your investors informed...because it keeps them happy! So here are 10 top tips about sharing information with investors Write the business plan first and the executive summary afterwards, but send the summary FIRST and the business plan SECOND. Organise the other information you will need before you start fundraising and keep it all in one place Allocate responsibility to one person to...
#108 How To Overcome 3 Obstacles That Are Holding You Back 01.09.2021 16:44
When it comes to getting things done in business then these 3 obstacles keep cropping up. And the effect they can have on your business can be huge BUT the knock-on effect on your mental health can be even worse. Marketing, How To Get More Customers and Procrastination are all problems. Sometimes they all merge into one big problem. So today we are going to have a quick look at some simple things...
#107 Get cash now ready for the DISRUPTion! 25.08.2021 18:53
Interest rates are at historic lows Property valuations are at historic highs Can you release equity and have cash ready for the forthcoming downturn? Is there a downturn coming? Well usually there is one every so often and perhaps we are due for one soon. That may be a little uncertain but something far more certain is the fact that in the last downturn - the 'credit crunch' - those who had...
#106 NFT & Crypto - "it's like the Wild West" - Avi Rabinovich explains 18.08.2021 55:40
Tuning in from Israel, our special guest, Avi Rabinovich from www.vidalgo.ai gives a great insight into the digital world present and future and he answers Nigel's question on NFT and art! For many content creators, the rewards can be very thin but Avi explains how tokenisation with NFTs and AI and Crypto can all help you monetise your value. Perfect for anyone wanting to raise money! And Avi tell...
#105 The Man The Banks Want To Silence! 11.08.2021 1:08:41
*** If you are affected by anything to do with money worries then please seek help - you are not alone and everything is figureoutable *** Today we have Mr BounceBack in the studio! Have you got a BounceBack Loan? Touted as the saviour of small business during the pandemic, many are now finding the saviour may rapidly be turning into a millstone around your neck. What is the solution? What is goin...
#104 Is now the time to raise money? 04.08.2021 47:21
It's a question we get asked a lot...when should I raise money? And just like the proverb about 'when is the best time to plant a tree? Answer...20 years ago' that doesn't really help. Thankfully the proverb gives us an alternative second option which is 'today'. So we generally answer with the second option in the proverb of today. BUT... the follow up question is often 'ok if I should raise mone...
#103 What do you do if you need more money? 21.07.2021 29:44
'Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face' - Mike Tyson So your project or property venture is not quite going to plan...and the bottom line is that you need more money. What can you do? Well as Ray and Nigel discuss to day the one thing you can't do is put your head in the sand! Instead listen to today's episode to find out some potential solutions. Resources: Get your free resource...
#102 How To Raise Trillions - to get us all out of debt... 14.07.2021 27:15
Let's face it, however much money you need to raise, it pales into insignificance compared to the National Debt! And thank goodness for that you probably say!! But what can be learned from raising money, the economic situation and how can you use that info to help you? Nigel and Ray investigate (chat) the situation. Resources: Get your free resource guides - HERE https://www.htrmoney.co.uk/ Join t...
#101 Don't pay tax! 30.06.2021 24:43
Don't pay tax! Hold on Nigel and Ray, that's illegal isn't it? Ok, let's say Don't Pay Tax when you don't have to! Not paying tax when you have to pay tax is definitely illegal (it's called tax evasion). But paying tax when you don't have to, simply because you didn't set your affairs up correctly, is crazy, right? And if you could arrange things so that you DON'T pay tax then that would jus...
#100 How To Raise Money is 100! 23.06.2021 20:46
Who would have thought it? Ray and Nigel have made it to 100! A huge thank you from us both to all of our wonderful listeners. Without you we would just be two blokes chatting to each other. Instead we have really felt we are talking with friends. Thank you. Here's to the next 100. Resources: Get your free copy of The 'Perfect' Proposal Template in Just 20 Slides - HERE https://www.htrmoney.co.uk/...
#099 Legal Documents: How to do it right 16.06.2021 52:10
Do we really need legal documents? And if so what are they? When do we need them? Who should use them? And what happens if I don't? There is a lot of incredible info in today's episode and you may want to listen a few times. But we will have the notes and a checklist for you. Keep an eye out on the website www.htrmoney.co.uk to get a download. Resources: Get your free copy of The 'Perfect' Proposa...
#098 Using other people's money: do you have the right mindset for success? 09.06.2021 54:22
This episode was requested by Jay, a member of our Facebook group ( click here to apply to join for free ), and it is a great topic - thanks Jay! Using other people's money: do you have the right mindset for success? Ray and Nigel cover the following topics: What is other people’s money? How do you use other people’s money? Why would you want to use OPM? Biggest problems people have: Fear of askin...
#097 How to Reassure Your Investors and Raise More Money More Easily 05.06.2021 53:58
Make your life easier by thinking for a moment about the biggest fears an investor might have investing in you...and answer those fearful questions BEFORE they even ask them. Why? Because it shows understanding, builds trust and is good for business! Resources: Get your free copy of The 'Perfect' Proposal Template in Just 20 Slides - HERE https://www.htrmoney.co.uk/ Join the new HTRM Faceboo...
#096 What the Chief Economist of the Bank of England Says about the Economy 26.05.2021 21:50
Ray and Nigel discuss the economy and the impact on raising money. Is it all positive or are there rocky times ahead? Resources: Get your free copy of The 'Perfect' Proposal Template in Just 20 Slides - HERE https://www.htrmoney.co.uk/ Join the new HTRM Facebook Group! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/htrmoney/ If you would like Ray and Nigel to work with you then get in touch - e...
095 What the Bank said was shocking AND how to eat a 99 ice cream 24.05.2021 21:03
We didn't think it could happen but the Banks have finally revealed their most shocking assessment yet...and Nigel just could not believe it. Also, as a shortage of small chocolate flakes threatens the an ice cream meltdown, we ask the important question. Resources: Get your free copy of The 'Perfect' Proposal Template in Just 20 Slides - HERE https://www.htrmoney.co.uk/ Join the new H...
#094 Can you get 100% funding? 12.05.2021 33:03
It is an often asked question - "Can I get 100% funding?" - and so Ray and Nigel discuss the answer...is it possible? Resources: Get your free copy of The 'Perfect' Proposal Template in Just 20 Slides - HERE https://www.htrmoney.co.uk/ Join the new HTRM Facebook Group! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/htrmoney/ If you would like Ray and Nigel to work with you then get in to...
#093 Elections & Politics: do they affect raising money? 10.05.2021 46:59
Wooah! What on earth are Ray and Nigel doing, diving into the murky world of politics? Well they have selflessly done it so you don't have to! Does an election or do politics matter? Let's find out... Resources: Get your free copy of The 'Perfect' Proposal Template in Just 20 Slides - HERE or https://www.htrmoney.co.uk/ If you would like Ray and Nigel to work with you then get in touch - ema...
#092 Improve your chance of success with "The 'Perfect' Proposal Template" 28.04.2021 22:11
Today Ray and Nigel walk you through the template that you can use to increase your chances of success when creating a proposal to raise money Get your free copy of The 'Perfect' Proposal Template in Just 20 Slides - HERE or https://www.htrmoney.co.uk/ If you would like Ray and Nigel to work with you then get in touch - email us at hello@htrmoney.co.uk The HTRM Book – click HERE or enter https://w...
#091 Huge amounts of CASH available - Is NOW the right time to raise money? 21.04.2021 29:54
We both have huge sympathy with those sectors and people who have really, really suffered through the pandemic. Many have lost loved ones and what they love. But this may offer some hope for the future because we discuss how there is more money available than ever before and it may be that NOW is the time for you to get out there and access it. If you would like Ray and Nigel to work with you then...
#090 How to Raise £1m+ 15.04.2021 41:09
How to Raise £1m+ Is it possible? Is it doable? And if so how should I do it? Today Ray and Nigel talk through some of the things you MUST do to give yourself a MUCH BETTER chance to raise £1m+ To get the download of the template and guide notes, please go to https://www.htrmoney.co.uk/ and click the link for the relevant bit! The HTRM Book – click HERE or enter https://www.htrm...
#089 How to Overcome a Fear of Raising Money 31.03.2021 38:45
One of the biggest killers of dreams is fear! Fear has stopped more people from living the life they desire than probably anything else. Why is that? Ray and Nigel discuss fear and suggest simple ways to 'punch fear in the face' and overcome things that may be stopping you from raising money. The HTRM Book – click HERE or enter https://www.htrmoney.co.uk/book Our website is appearing (slowly!!) HE...
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