The Ultimate FD Podcast

Welcome to Episode 38 of Magic Moments ✨   This week's Moment is for all the entrepreneurs out there who might sell their business one day - even if it's not on your radar right now.   In this episode, I sat down with Tej Gill, our go-to guy for all things tax and finance, and we went deep on what it really means to build a business that's ready to sell.    We're getting into the juicy stuff - ho...

This week I am joined by Adam Goff from Property Entrepreneur - and what a wealth of knowledge this guy has after 20+ years in the business world, especially in property!   We dive into Adam's journey of building Property Entrepreneur into one of the UK's leading business training companies. What I found really interesting is how he approaches the financial side of his business - something I'm obv...

Welcome to Episode 37 of Magic Moments ✨   In this week's Magic Moment, I chat with Christian Harris - a guy who knows a thing or two about taking a business from the brink and scaling it into something seriously impressive.    Christian's been in the trenches, especially through the madness of covid, and he came out the other side with a thriving company and some seriously valuable lessons.   Wh...

This week on the UFD podcast I am joined by Akash Vaghela, the founder of RNT Fitness. Akash's journey from personal trainer to running a global online transformation business that's helped over 4,100 people across 28 countries is extremely impressive!    In our conversation, we dove deep into how RNT Fitness evolved from chasing client numbers (they once had over 1,000 clients!) to strategically...

Welcome to Episode 36 of Magic Moments ✨   This week's Magic Moment is a bit different… Because the guest is none other than yours truly.    This week I am in the hot seat to dive deep into my journey - how I went from being an employee in a mate's business to building serious financial independence through smart investing and structured business strategy.   We talked about the early days - when...

We're back this week with another episode of Tax Talks! This was an incredible conversation with tax expert Tej Gill that I know is going to be super valuable for all of you.   If you've ever found yourself scrambling at the end of the tax year or been hit with unexpected tax bills, this episode is for you. Tej breaks down the entire process of creating a proper tax and drawing strategy with such...

Welcome to Episode 35 of Magic Moments ✨   In this moment, I sat down with the brilliant Orrin - an absolute powerhouse when it comes to finance and business. He's got a solid foundation in the corporate world (three years of CIMA under his belt and five years grinding in finance), and he's since taken that knowledge and turned it into entrepreneurial gold.   We discussed the stuff that most peop...

In this week's episode of the UFD podcast I am talking about something that I am really passionate about and addressing a challenge I see far too many of my clients facing.    Your business is showing healthy profits on paper, but somehow your bank account isn't reflecting that success. If you've ever found yourself scratching your head at this disconnect, this episode is for you.   I wanted to de...

Welcome to episode 34 of our Magic Moments series ✨   In this week's Moment, I break down what I've observed after working with so many business owners - particularly how clarity becomes a massive leverage point.    I shared my thoughts around why knowing what you actually want is half the battle. Once you get that clarity, everything else becomes about execution and alignment. I've seen this pat...

In this week's episode I am joined by UFD client Ashley Gray from Grey Electrical Contractors in the West Midlands. Ashley's been doing very well in the electrical contracting world while also building a pretty impressive property portfolio using the BRRR strategy (buy, refurbish, refinance).   We got into the nitty-gritty of how Ashley transformed his business by getting serious about the financi...

Episode 33 of Magic Moments has landed!   This week's moment is from an amazing conversation with Gareth Morgan that I can't wait to share with you all. Gareth is truly a systems guy with a gift for optimising business operations and driving growth.    Our chat was packed with insights about how he approached buying his mortgage advisory business and immediately set it up for success through his c...

For this week's episode of the UFD podcast, I welcomed Colin McIntosh, the founder and CEO of Sheets & Giggles, a sustainable bedding company that's absolutely smashing it. Colin's journey is fascinating - he launched his company after being laid off in 2017, and within just two years was hitting $1 million in monthly sales.    Colin transformed a simple concept - sustainable eucalyptus bed sheets...

Welcome to Episode 32 of Magic Moments ✨   In today's episode, I'm joined by my guest Guillaume Black and together we dove deep into the nitty-gritty of building a startup from scratch. Guillaume shared some super valuable insights about maintaining financial health during those make-or-break early years that I know many of you will find very helpful 🙌🏻   We talked about that journey toward bre...

This week on the UFD podcast I'm joined by UFD Client Richard Evans 🙏🏻 Richard is the founder of Vavavoom and he has been in the property investment game for over 30 years. His journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship is fascinating - he's managed to blend his property expertise with his business acumen to build Vavavoom, which specialises in recruiting and placing virtual assistants from...

The latest episode of Magic Moments is here ✨   This week's Magic Moment is from my chat with Chris Moss about something I feel super passionate about - brand consistency and why it matters so much in business.   Chris and I dug into how having a consistent, professional brand across everything you do (your socials, website, documents, the lot) makes such a huge difference in how potential client...

This week on the UFD podcast I'm joined by Hugh Massie, the executive chairman and founder of DNA Behavior International, a behavioural data analytics company based in Atlanta, Georgia 🇺🇸 Hugh's journey from Sydney to Atlanta is fascinating - starting as a chartered accountant and then creating a whole system for analysing behavioral patterns related to financial decisions. His company, DNA Behavi...

Welcome to Episode 30 of Magic Moments! ✨ In this week's Magic Moment, I sit down with Mike Chamberlain, a seasoned entrepreneur in the financial services industry. Mike has an impressive track record of building and scaling businesses through various economic cycles and has successfully exited his venture. We dove deep into client selection - Mike emphasised how choosing the right clients can ma...

Welcome to another episode of the UFD podcast. This week, I'm delighted to have Tej Gill back on the show! 🙌🏻 If you caught one of our previous conversations, you know Tej is not just a tax wizard, but a world class entrepreneur who knows how to break down complex financial stuff into bite-sized, actionable insights. To welcome Tej back and to kickstart our next batch of Tax Talks episodes, I th...

Magic Moments Ep 29 is here ✨ In this Magic Moment, I am joined by the incredible Chris Ducker. This was one of the best conversations I've had about personal branding. If you've been wondering whether to put yourself out there or keep the focus on your business, this episode is definitely for you 🙌🏻 Chris founded the Youpreneur community and has written killer books like "Virtual Freedom" and...

This week's episode is a banger - I sat down and had an amazing chat with Phil Saunders and I'm buzzing with all the insights he shared about the service accommodation world.  Phil's journey started with a super creative rent-to-SA glamping setup in the Peak District - basically turning farm land into a profitable venture. Now he's built an impressive portfolio across the UK and helps others break...

Welcome to Episode 28 of Magic Moments! ✨   This week's episode is taken from an amazing conversation with Julie Talbot.    Julie is a powerhouse - entrepreneur, author, speaker, and she's been crushing it in the personal development space since she was super young. Her approach completely flips traditional financial education on its head.   We dive deep into how we can better teach kids about mo...

Welcome to part 2 of 35 entrepreneurial lessons learned by 35! 🚀 I recently turned 35 and wanted to share with you the lessons I've learned throughout my entrepreneurial journey so far. In this part 2 episode I'm going deeper into some of those key insights that have guided me through the past 10 years.  I'm breaking down more valuable lessons that I've learned the hard way so you don't have to....

Magic Moments Ep 27 is here ✨   In this week's episode I'm joined by my guest Steven Day, who's an absolute wizard when it comes to building virtual teams. If you're looking to scale your business while keeping costs down, this episode is packed with gold!   Steven walked me through how he's helped businesses save a ton of money by hiring talented people from around the world. The numbers are pre...

I recently turned 35 and so in this special birthday episode of the UFD podcast, I am reflecting on my 35 years and sharing the most valuable entrepreneurial lessons I've learned throughout my journey! 🙌🏻 I open up about building my seven-figure property portfolio over the past decade and the key principles that have guided my success. I dive into essential entrepreneurial mantras like "trust th...

Welcome to Episode 26 of Magic Moments! ✨   In this week's Magic Moment we're diving deep into financial resilience, the mental side of money and how it affects everything else in your life and business.   Joined by my guest Akash Desai, we talk about why you need actual plans, not just hopes, for your money, and the importance of balancing working IN your business versus ON your financial future...