The Property Funder Podcast

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

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

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

Back with Marcus and Colin for a tactical cut on personal branding that actually converts — and a frank read on the UK valuation landscape. Marcus hammers home authenticity: be the same person online and in the room. Colin explains why he posts when he has something to say (not to feed the algorithm), how humour and professionalism can coexist, and why engaging content beats paid reach. Then they pull back the curtain on valuations in 2024–25: inflated vendor expectations from the Covid era, lender inconsistency, and why comps and underwriting discipline matter more than ever. #SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #Broker #MortgageBroker #Finance #PropertyDevelopment #PropertyDevelopers #Bridging #Development #Refurbishment #Business #InspirationalLeaders #Inspiring #Motivation Sponsored by: Avamore Capital https://avamorecapital.com

Recruiter Marcus Nansen (NRG Resourcing) and valuer-turned-founder Colin Horton (Projects & Co) get straight about ethical hiring, why some BDMs hop jobs, and what it takes to build a valuation firm that wins work against legacy players. Marcus lays out how he “fell into” recruitment after 2008 and rebuilt around people-first process. Colin shares the LinkedIn tactics that opened doors and the operational lessons from scaling fast. Expect practical takes on retention, team structure, and how not to torch relationships in a small market. #SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #Broker #MortgageBroker #Finance #PropertyDevelopment #PropertyDevelopers #Bridging #Development #Refurbishment #Business #InspirationalLeaders #Inspiring #Motivation Sponsored by: Avamore Capital https://avamorecapital.com