Business Finance Matters (BFM)
Fully supported and endorsed by The Guild of Business Finance Professionals (bfpguild.org), the podcast's final episode of season 2 reflects on the guests and supporters who have contributed. Hosted by David Grosse and Trevor Pirie, the podcast focuses on all matters that are relevant to the business finance marketplace. David and Trevor have both worked in the business finance space for over 35 years. David is the founder of Number Eight Business Finance and specialises in providing advice and access to all business finance products available today. Trevor is the founder of Alexander Angel and provides independent consultancy to lenders, brokers and software companies. He has also been instrumental in coordinating and founding The Guild of Business Finance Professionals. https://bfpguild.org/ The main cause of the podcast is to help provide a bigger signpost and voice for those professionals that are trained, qualified and are providing an essential support mechanism for SME's that need to gain access to the best-fit finance products available. Following the collapse of the UK high street banks in c.2008, business owners have found it difficult to find the best finance pathways. Despite various efforts with the British Business Bank and HM Treasury to support the signposting needed, all efforts have yet to be actioned or prioritised. The podcast features guests from all areas of the market including lenders, industry experts, finance intermediaries and business owners.
Episodes
Reflections, Insights, and What’s Next
In the final episode of Season 2, David and Trevor take a well-earned break in the stunning Algarve and look back on the standout moments from the past nine episodes.
As the BFM Podcast marks its first anniversary — alongside The Guild’s birthday on 6 June — a reminder to members: the AGM will take place on 3 June at County Hall, London.
This episode features valuable insights from ...
In this inspiring episode, Dave and Trev sit down with Joe Regan, one half of a brotherly duo behind Rootd Adventure Limited—a business dedicated to delivering unforgettable residential adventure experiences for primary and secondary school children.
Still in their mid-twenties, Joe and his brother Jamie are already making waves. With a strong foundation laid by their mother’s experience in the industry, they’ve built ...
After the hugely popular episode with Rory Underwood, Dave and Trev are thrilled to announce that Rory has officially joined The Guild’s mission as an Honorary Ambassador.
This episode also dives into growing concerns about the state of the business finance marketplace — where some lenders and brokers are turning it into a ‘Wild West’. Dave and Trev discuss how misleading and false information, spread through social me...
In this episode, Dave and Trev sit down with rugby legend and business owner Rory Underwood.
From his illustrious sports career to his time in the Royal Air Force, Rory opens up about the challenges he’s faced in the business world as Founder and Managing Director of Wingman Limited.
He reflects on the struggles of navigating the 2008 financial crisis and the pandemic—when traditional banks offered no support—highligh...
As they gear up for the next episode dropping at the end of the week, Dave and Trev tease some clues about their exciting special guest. Also, this is good news for the show’s growth and listenership, too!
In other updates, there's more news on the much-loved podcast mugs - plus an intriguing invitation to take the show to the USA.
Dave also shares details of a recent transaction supported and funded by Rivers Leas...
With the holiday season now a distant memory, this episode returns to spotlighting a business owner who successfully built their company with the support of a business finance professional and Guild member, Charlie Wilson at Asset & General Finance.
This episode’s guest is Neil Cameron, Managing Director of Carmichael & Baxter Groundworks Limited. Neil shares his journey from Chartered Accountant to leading a g...
The boys have returned from their festive adventures! Trev enjoyed sunny days on the Southampton docks, while Dave endured the cold on the Algarve—or maybe it was the other way around. Either way, they’re back, and this episode is packed with the usual mix of humour and insight.
First up, there’s an emotional chat about their new mugs, proudly adorned with both the Podcast logo, and The Guild’s logo to highlight the st...
In this final episode of the year, David and Trevor bring some much-needed festive cheer to the often serious and challenging world of business finance. Their efforts are made even merrier by the lively presence of guest Martin Lewis, founder of 'EVESS' (Graduation Attire Ltd).
At just 36 years old, Martin shares his remarkable entrepreneurial journey, which began on the very day he graduated—12 July 2013. He...
After a sun-soaked break enjoying beers and beaches in the Algarve, Dave and Trev are back!
Riding on the success of Series 1, the duo couldn’t resist returning for another round of lighthearted chatter. This time, they’ve teamed up with The Guild of Business Finance Professionals.
Since the Guild’s launch in June, the timing feels spot on, with a natural synergy bringing these two worlds together. While Dave’s wedding ...
After nine previous episodes, Dave and Trev wrap up Series 1 with a recap of all that’s unfolded on the show over the past six months.
The duo reflect on memorable guests, including Jo Hughes, the business owner from Episode 3, and Andrew Frost, the lender from Episode 9. Between these, there’s been a mix of other guests, some awful humour, and a quiz effort that didn’t quite capture the audience’s enthusiasm.
Since the...
On this penultimate episode of Series 1, David and Trevor enjoy a lively conversation with Andrew Frost from Genesis Asset Finance, a family business with nearly 25 years of experience lending to small businesses.
Andrew, now leading the company alongside his brother Edward, offers his candid perspective on the current marketplace, emphasising that lending is an "art," not a "science." He...
As with all of the 'Little Fillers' to date, David & Trevor have tried to keep the content short, sweet and engaging. Despite their best efforts, the chat bounces from one extreme to another and many are forced to switch off and never to return!
Following the last episode, the conversation around mental health was spoken about with Gordon Larson and the feedback received was interesting and henc...
In this episode, Dave and Trev get carried away with the recent Olympic action but, eventually steer themselves down the professional running track.
The guests on this show are two business finance professionals and founder Guild members. First, the boys chat to Ian Woodley who is the owner of Finance Kitchen. Ian's focus is to provide the much needed business finance support for the UK's restaurant...
This weeks little filler episode includes views following the recent introduction to a new Government and some impressive data about past Olympic games.
Sadly, the boys have still not had any downloads in South America, but do they really care?
David give us all clear understanding on how Benedict Cumberbatch helps him to warm before recording the podcast and Trevor continues to bleat on about how th...
David and Trevor welcome Stephen Bassett onto this show to talk about his role as Chairperson for The Guild that was founded and officially launched in London on June 6th 2024.
Stephen talks openly about why The Guild has been formed and what he hopes The Guild will become. The conversation opens up into how the organisation will provide an important signpost for those business owners that are looking for hel...
On this show, the boy's are tickled pink to bring you their 2nd 'little filler'...and especially as they have some exciting news to deliver.
Dave and Trev have also been receiving positive feedback from the business finance marketplace including a number of case studies that clearly demonstrates the many advantages for business owners that are seeking the best-fit access to a very crowded lendi...
On this show we welcome Jo Hughes.
Jo is a director and co-owner of MaxWifi (UK) Limited.
Jo talks openly about her career path and explains how she and her husband Richard, were able to cope with the many financial challenges that they had to endure...including a conversation with their bank manager that could have lead to their demise had they taken his advice.
The good news is that Jo wa...
Following on from the 1st Episode that went live on 19th April, this next Episode will cover off the feedback and responses received so far and continues to push home the principle cause ie to ensure that the UK's business owners are given the signposting that will give them the access to the best-fit finance.
Dave & Trev, of course, add their own twist of humour and banter that most of the listeners...
This Episode is the first of a brand new series of Podcasts that will focus on the business finance marketplace. In particular, the principle cause is to raise the signposting to the majority of business owners that need access the best-fit financing options.
This episode is formal introduction and introduces the hosts and the cause.
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