The Property Funder Podcast

EP95 Scaling With Purpose

In this Q&A session, Property Funder host Michael Dean sits in the hot seat as Marketing Manager Davina Patel takes the reins to explore the remarkable journey of Avamore Capital. From its founding vision as a "three-year project" to becoming a billion-pound lender, Michael shares candid insights about building trust in volatile markets, revolutionizing property lending through technology, and why putting people first has been the secret to surviving Brexit, COVID, and everything in between. Discover how this specialist lender is using cutting-edge tech to transform the industry while never losing sight of the human element that drives real success. Guest: Davina Patel, Marketing Manager, Avamore Capital Guest Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davina-patel-53b986253/ https://www.instagram.com/iamdavinaofficial/ Sponsored by: Avamore Capital https://avamorecapital.com #SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #PropTech #FinTech #Leadership #Innovation #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateFinance #BusinessStrategy #TeamBuilding #Entrepreneurship #TechTransformation #LendingInnovation #SMEDevelopment #FinancialServices #StartupGrowth #CompanyCulture #TrustInBusiness #DigitalTransformation #PropertyFunder

EP94 Navigating Market Shifts

In this lively catch-up episode, Michael Dean sits down with returning guests James McGregor (P10 Financial Group) and Jack Bristow (J3 Advisory) to talk all things property finance, insurance, and the realities of today’s development market. They dig into how businesses are adapting to tighter margins, shifting regulations, and changing talent dynamics—from managing cost bases to coping with the post-COVID work culture. Expect candid insights, laughs, and a few strong opinions on mergers, working from home, and why resilience (and communication) still make the best business strategy. Guest Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mcgregor-p10 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mcgregor-p10] https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmbristow/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmbristow/] Sponsored by: Avamore Capital https://avamorecapital.com #SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #Recruitment #SpecialistLending #Bridging #Development #Business #Leadership #Hiring #TalentAcquisition #FounderSyndrome #Headhunting #FinancialServices #CareerDevelopment #StartupGrowth #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateFinance #BusinessStrategy #TeamBuilding #Entrepreneurship

EP93 Evolving Finance Insights

In this lively episode, Michael reunites with previous guests Andrew Robinson and Matthew Yasin for an update on their businesses, the evolving property finance market, and plenty of laughs along the way. From "Yasin-isms" to discussions on AI, market consolidation, and building strong advisory brands, the conversation covers the challenges and opportunities in specialist finance. Guests: Andrew Robinson, CEO of Arc & Co. https://www.arcandco.com/ Matthew Yassin, MD of Aquilae Capital https://aquilae-capital.com/ Sponsored by: Avamore Capital https://avamorecapital.com #SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #Recruitment #SpecialistLending #Bridging #Development #Business #Leadership #Hiring #TalentAcquisition #FounderSyndrome #Headhunting #FinancialServices #CareerDevelopment #StartupGrowth #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateFinance #BusinessStrategy #TeamBuilding #Entrepreneurship

EP92 Recruiting Specialist Finance

Host Michael Dean sits down with two leading figures in specialist finance recruitment: Stuart Hicks, founder and managing director of City and Capital, and Dan from Infintelligence. The conversation explores the evolution of the specialist lending market over the past decade, the challenges of founder syndrome in growing businesses, and how the talent pool has matured. They discuss the importance of embracing expertise, the impact of technology and AI on the industry, the potential for market consolidation, and share some dramatic placement stories from their recruitment careers. The episode offers valuable insights for both employers and candidates navigating the specialist finance sector.   Guests: Dan Greenhalgh - Managing Director, Fintelligent https://www.linkedin.com/in/realestatefinanceheadhunter/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/realestatefinanceheadhunter/] Stuart Hicks - Founder and Managing Director, City and Capital Recruitment https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-hicks-fs1/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-hicks-fs1/]   Sponsored by: Avamore Capital https://avamorecapital.com [https://avamorecapital.com/] #SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #Recruitment #SpecialistLending #Bridging #Development #Business #Leadership #Hiring #TalentAcquisition #FounderSyndrome #Headhunting #FinancialServices #CareerDevelopment #StartupGrowth #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateFinance #BusinessStrategy #TeamBuilding #Entrepreneurship

EP91 Inside Avamore Capital: Leadership, Tech, and growth

In this episode, host Michael Dean sits down with three key leaders from Avamore Capital: Ed Blundell (Head of Underwriting), Harry Yates (Head of Transactions and Structuring), and Adam Butler (Director of Sales and Marketing). They discuss their roles, the impact of technology on operations, leadership styles, personal branding, work-life balance, and advice for their younger selves. The conversation highlights the company's growth, efficiency improvements, and focus on structured solutions in property finance. Guests: Ed Blundell [https://www.linkedin.com/in/e-r-blundell1/], Harry Yates [https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryyates/], Adam Butler [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-butler1/]. Sponsored by: Avamore Capital https://avamorecapital.com #SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #Broker #MortgageBroker #Finance #PropertyDevelopment #PropertyDevelopers #Bridging #Development #Refurbishment #Business #InspirationalLeaders #Inspiring #Motivation