Take Flight Podcast

We are back with another big interview episode, this time with Malkit Purewal, co-founder and partner of Savoys. With his background in IT and decades working in the city, he harnessed his corporate experience and applied it to Savoys, where together with Sanjay and the team, they’ve helped more than 50 clients, completed over 100 projects and now manage more than 250 portfolios around London. Thi...

Last month, Daniel was on a business trip and whilst on his trip, he was somewhat spontaneous with his endeavours (not impacting work of course!). In this episode, Daniel shares the spontaneous event and also, the benefits of spontaneity. Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or any topics you'd like us to discuss on the show, DM us on Instagram @takeflightpodcast. Please also subscribe an...

In this episode Olu shares why he decided to travel to Bali, how he made it possible working in a demanding job and what he learned from his trip. Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴImportant Information: This podcast is for information purposes only. Matters discussed are not intended to provide and should not be relied on as investment, accounting, legal or tax advice or recommendation. The views and opinions...

On March 10th 2023 Silicon Valley Bank collapsed creating the second largest bank failure in the United States since the 2008 financial crisis. In this episode we unpack exactly what happened, share our thoughts on how this event impacts the wider economy, businesses and most importantly discuss the banking industry and whether we see another financial crisis coming. We also share suggestions and...

In 2022 and continuing into 2023, we’ve seen many companies conduct mass layoffs to their workforce citing it’s due to the macroeconomic conditions and in some instances, due to industry conditions. Whilst we understand companies want to remain profitable, it’s important to remember that although the decisions aren’t anything persona, there are humans at the other end of a company decision. In thi...

In this episode, Pabilo shares his thoughts on property management and more specifically the pros and cons of using estate agents. Pabilo has recently changed his management business model to using his own team and shares his decision as to why. If you are looking to get started in property or have a few years of experience, this would be a great episode for you to pick up a few insights that coul...

In this episode Shuwel shares 5 lessons he learned from over a decade working internationally for one of the largest companies in the globe, plus a surprise announcement at the end on what he's planning next. Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴImportant Information: This podcast is for information purposes only. Matters discussed are not intended to provide and should not be relied on as investment, accounting,...

In this episode Shuwel shares Why he started to invest in his self development in 2019, What specifically he has spent the money on and most importantly, the Results this has enabled him to deliver. Closing the episode with suggestions that anyone can apply no matter your budget. Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴImportant Information: This podcast is for information purposes only. Matters discussed are not in...

According to ChatGPT, this is what our episode is about...listen and see if [ChatGPT] is correct! Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we explore the latest innovations in technology and artificial intelligence. In this episode, we will be discussing one of the most exciting developments in natural language processing - ChatGPT.ChatGPT is a language model that has taken the world by...

It’s no secret that for the past few years, Daniel has wanted to do more reading which he has done sporadically but being consistent is something he’s been a spectacular failure at. Last year, Daniel invested over £500 in books and £500 in subscriptions to aid with personal development and learning. Daniel shares his thoughts on why he hasn’t been able to read as much as he’d like and what he’s go...

The housing market has been tumultuous over the past 2 years, with the pandemic and increased interest rates having a direct impact on house prices. If you’re planning to buy or sell a house, you might be interested to know what’s going on in the UK housing market. In this weeks episode we discuss topics such as:- Insight into the Housing Market?- Discuss what we would be as a buyer or seller in t...

Olu shared in a previous Takeaway episode (E135 - Redundancy to Chief Financial Officer) a work experience that almost left him redundant. Fast Forward, his promotion to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the beginning of May 2022. In this episode, Olu (Olu_Okunola) shares the skillset needed to be a Chief Financial Officer, processes implemented to get up to speed on a new role and his experience 9...

In this episode we deep dive into the world of hedge funds and the role they play in our economy. We cover everything aspect of their business from what they do, to how they work and how they make money. We invest the time to discuss the winners and losers over the last 12 months and conclude the discussion with what bets we would make if we were running our own hedge fund. Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf...

Only 9% of people who set new resolutions and goals actually achieve them by December 31st? Why and what happened to the other 91%? Why do most people give up on their goals by the end of January? Is it about motivation or do the goals lack real meaning for the individual. Pabilo aims to help more of you become part of the 9% this year by sharing a three step process on how you get closer towards...

In this episode, the team give their Bull or Bear predictions for 2023 with respect to 1) Macro Conditions 2) Real Estate market 3) Equity Market. Closing out the episode with everyones personal focus areasWith that said, we wish you all a happy new year and we look forward to sharing more with you in 2023Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or any topics you'd like us to discuss on the s...

Welcome to another episode of ‘Take Flight Takeaways’, where each TFP member does a short solo episode on a lesson they’ve recently gone through or learned to share! In this episode, Shuwel (@shuwel1) talks about the power of masterminds and being around people aligned on a similar vision...this has been worth its weight in gold. Shuwel covers what is a mastermind group, the benefits of being in o...

It’s the end of the year and our final episode of 2022, what better way than to end it, reviewing 2022. We highlight some of the global moments of 2022; from the war in Russia and Ukraine, cost of living crisis, changing occupants of no.10 Downing Street and more and of course, as well our personal moments; welcoming children, new jobs and getting married! We also share:* What we learned about our...

This is a complete beginners guide on investing in a stocks and shares ISA. A stocks and shares ISA is an amazing and easy way for you to invest free from UK tax. If you’re not using a stocks and shares ISA or investing then you’re missing out - let’s change that. In this episode, Olu discusses the following: 1. Why should you invest?2. What is a Stocks and Shares ISA?3. How to select a Stocks and...

Within TFP we have started 4 businesses/side hustle valued at £1M+ and generating six-figure + Revenue. In this week’s episode we discuss how to start a business/side hustle and share our experience. In this episode, we discuss the following: 1. Insight into the businesses started by the host?2. Skill set needed to start a business/side hustle?3. Tips to start a business/side hustle today? Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇ...

In this Take Flight Takeaway, Daniel breaks down what inflation is on a basic level and how it affects us. He also explains the correlation between rising inflation rates and interest rate hikes. If you follow Daniel on Instagram, you'll certainly see how he's been expressing the importance of investing. If you're a complete beginner in this area or a seasoned economist, you certainly don't want t...

In this episode, Pabilo Timbo shares with you why your spouse is your most important asset on the journey to creating wealth. If you have been listening to Take Flight episodes for some time now, you will know that Pabilo is passionate about building a property portfolio but maybe what you did not know is how passionate he is about doing with his wife Lauren. Check out this episode to learn about...

In this week’s episode we unpack another tech company who have been in the headlines recently, and that’s Meta. The company have just announced that they will be letting go 11,000 employees which is the largest ever restructuring. Meta have reported their first sales decline in their 18 years, their valuation has dropped by 70%, and shareholders are starting to lose faith in their core business mo...

In this episode the group discusses and breaks down the twitter transaction, it’s viability as a business model, Elon’s leadership and how important speed is in the world of business. An eventful and insightful discussion as alwaysAʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or any topics you'd like us to discuss on the show, DM us on Instagram @takeflightpodcast. Please also subscribe and leave...

Shuwel recently had the chance to travel to Australia for an educational business trip to support the Australian based start up / scale up business 'Luxury Escapes'. A luxury online travel company which started in 2013 with a $50k investment, and has since grown to generate almost half a billion dollars of annual sales in recent years. Hear Shuwel talk about this inspiring trip and the 5 lessons h...

At the time of recording this episode, the UK is in full crisis management mode following the recent mini budget announcement from our former chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng last month. Since then, Kwasi was fired and replaced with Jeremy Hunt. On the 25 October 2022, Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister. UK inflation and interest rates have reached record highs whilst our sterling has reached a record...