How to Raise Money Podcast

By Ray McLennan & Nigel T Best

What's How to Raise Money Podcast about?

The How to Raise Money podcast is for anyone who wants to raise other people’s money for your business or property venture. If you need money this is the podcast for you!

Join Ray (business owner, property investor, angel finance expert, solicitor) and Nigel (business owner, property investor, digital marketer, accountant) as they show you How To Raise Money.

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How to Raise Money Podcast episodes:

04.24.2024
#227 - Liz Truss, Tesco & Raising Money [There is a joke in there somewhere]
Liz Truss tried and failed Tesco tried (they pulled the wool over your eyes) and succeeded Is there a lesson in there? Maybe. But there is a joke or two! You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IF YOU NEED HELP: Get...
04.23.2024
#226 - REVEALED: Little Known Ways to Raise Money
High Street Banks...and er... Not many people know alternative sources of finance so Nigel and Ray reveal a number of little known ways to raise money. You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IF YOU NEED HELP: Get in touch [email protected]...
03.27.2024
#225 - Legal Disputes: The Subtle Art of Winning
We all wish to avoid them but sometimes you may get involved in a legal dispute. What is the best approach? Ray & Nigel discuss a surprising and subtle approach that may help you win (without the other party feeling they lost!) You...
03.20.2024
224 - Credit Scores: Are they Important?
When it comes to getting approved for credit, lenders will often check your credit rating and depending on your score they will approve or reject your application! Is that fair? Is your score a true reflection of you? What can you do if...
03.13.2024
#223 - WARNING!: Personal Guarantees Abused by Banks
The Federation of Small Businesses have had their Super Complaint about Personal Guarantees (PG) rejected by the utterly toothless FCA (no surprise there!) and they are FURIOUS! Why should we be bothered? Ray and Nigel highlight the peril at signing a PG...
03.06.2024
#222 - Budgets, £1trillion & can you renovate a house yourself?
Are there lessons from the government and the Budget that we can use as we try to raise money? You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk⁠⁠⁠⁠ IF YOU NEED HELP: Get in touch [email protected] and talk to us, we may...
02.27.2024
#220 - Massive Property Co Collapse - Will it affect me?
Evergrande - a huge Chinese Property Co - is effectively a failed company. Should we be interested or even worried? Maybe so because it could lead to another credit crunch. You can watch Nigel renovate it at: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk⁠⁠ IF YOU NEED HELP: Get...
02.12.2024
#221 - What is cash? Is it disappearing?
Ray and Nigel continue to set the world to rights as they discuss all manner of things in the style of two cynical grumpy old men! You can watch Nigel renovate a lopsided house: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk⁠⁠⁠ IF YOU NEED HELP: Get in touch...
01.24.2024
#219 - Why so hard to get a mortgage when Banks make $ Billions?
How do banks make so much money and why won't they lend it to us? Should we rethink alternative sources of funds? Ray and Nigel chat about the bank profits being more than Oil & Gas companies but no one talks...
01.17.2024
#218 - Be Your Own Bank with your pension
Today Nigel explains how he used his pension to buy a 2 bed terrace house! Could you set your pension up to be your own bank? And you can watch him renovate it at: https://www.youtube.com/@escapetothedreamhouseuk IF YOU NEED HELP: Get in touch...
01.10.2024
#217 - The Post Office Scandal: Bigger Scandals are coming!!
It has shocked the nation. An institution we have held dear for hundreds of years has been seen to be a nasty, vindictive bully AND the public don't like it. Politicians may change the law, the former CEO has given her...
12.23.2023
#216 - Business Plans are Dead: Aren't they?
A pain? The difference? Necessary? Pointless? Whatever your thoughts, business plans are a thing! Ray and Nigel give some useful pointers for the why, what and how of business plans. Get in touch [email protected] and talk to us. Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch us...
12.13.2023
#215 - Predictions for your future!
What is 2024 going to be like? Will there be doom and gloom or opportunities a plenty? Ray and Nigel give their thoughts to help you decide your next step! Get in touch [email protected] and talk to us. Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch us on...
12.06.2023
#214 - Pricing Psychology - will it help me raise money
Never thought about pricing psychology? Maybe you should because it could influence your ability to raise money! Get in touch [email protected] and talk to us. Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch us on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@howtoraisemoney⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ REMEMBER to review...
11.29.2023
#213 - How To Raise £1.9m a day with no come back!
How to raise £1.9m a day without a plan or any need to prove what you spent it on - sounds good doesn't it? But it can't be true because we know that nobody would lend money to that sort of...
11.22.2023
#212 - Where to find Private Investors!
Seek and ye shall find! Ray and Nigel give valuable insights into where to find your next next investor - they might be closer than you think! Get in touch [email protected] and talk to us. Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch us on YouTube ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@howtoraisemoney⁠⁠ Recommended...
11.15.2023
#211 - Benefits & Pitfalls of private investors!
Is it worth raising money from Private Investors? Yes! And no!! Listen as Ray and Nigel go through some key knowledge. Get in touch [email protected] and talk to us. Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch us on YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@howtoraisemoney⁠ Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ REMEMBER...
11.08.2023
#210 - Overcome 4 Challenges in Raising Money
These Challenges hold people back! Learn how to overcome challenges where: 1. You don't have a clear vision. 2. You lack knowledge about the market 3. You are unsure about the amount you need 4. You lack skilled people/leaders in key positions Hope you find...
11.02.2023
#209 - Explosive Press Release - Who Owns Your Mortgage?
Some very interesting documents have come our way and they are EXPLOSIVE! Allegations of perjury, fraud and more and it could affect YOU! When it comes to repaying a loan or mortgage - are you paying the right person? Finding out might...
11.01.2023
#208 - Rules for Short Term Borrowing
Short term or bridging finance can be brilliant BUT what happens when the deal won't repay the money in the agreed (12 months usually) time period? Sometimes the options are not good...so if you are about to go down the short...
10.25.2023
#207 - Financial Nightmare? Nowhere to turn? Ask and ye shall receive!
We are getting loads of emails (thank you very much everyone) with a variety of issues and challenges that people are facing. Many have been where you are. You are not alone. There may be an answer. Listen in as Ray &...
10.18.2023
#206 - Our biggest hack - more revelations!
Wow! We have had our biggest response ever to the last episode. Today, we go deeper and reveal more. Could it help you too? Get in touch [email protected] and talk to us. Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ REMEMBER...
10.11.2023
#205 - Little known legal hack [Worth 100 x house value?]
Dear Listener - this could be our greatest ever HTRM hack! Ever been 'wronged' by a bank and felt powerless? Barely believable but legal. Is this the justice you have been denied? Time to 100 x the value back? Get in touch [email protected] and...
10.04.2023
#204 - The Big Short part 2????
Is the Big Short about to happen again? 2023 and is cash King? If you haven't watched the Big Short then do so - because the person played by Christian Bale has reportedly shorted the stock market. And he has bet...
09.20.2023
#203 - 'If I were the devil...', HTRM and politics
Ray and Nigel try to ignore the media and political shenanigans to help you focus on being objective with why you want to raise money. Is it possible when the world feels in permanent crisis? (of course it is!) Email us at...
09.06.2023
#202 - Interest Rates: Where is it going?
The interest rates keep going up. Our costs keep rising. Taxes are going up. Why is it happening and surely this is a time you should do nothing? Ray & Nigel discuss the situation and what it means for all of...
08.30.2023
#201 - Why do we all make these 2 mistakes? Repeatedly. And what to do about it.
Yes, that's right. We all do it. Every project takes longer and costs more than we thought! Why is that? Eternal optimism or do we ignore the hidden costs and issues. Ray and Nigel discuss what we can do about it. We have...
08.08.2023
#200 - Thank You & What to expect for the next 200!
Well Ray and Nigel can't believe that we have been going over 5 years and 200 episodes. AND that is thanks to you, our wonderful listeners! Your support and interest has kept us humble, grateful and enthusiastic! We have some amazing things...
07.26.2023
#199 - Can't Find Land Deals. They are everywhere. David Hartnett tells us how to spot, raise money and then make money from them!
We LOVE this episode! If you think that finding plots of land for amazing deals are thin on the ground then this is for you. Your own area could have hundreds of opportunities. Today's guest David Hartnett of Mountbatten Estates tells...
07.19.2023
#198 - Central Bank Digital Currencies: Be Afraid or Can't Wait?
CBDCs - hot new area of total government control over the masses. Or. A really clever way of transacting? What does it mean? Quite frankly we don't know. It could be 1984 becoming reality. Or is that ridiculous. The only thing we...
07.12.2023
#197 - Is it time to use Equity to Raise Money?
In the past it was only for big business and Shark Tank/Dragons' Den but with interest rates having a huge impact on cash flow, now might be the time to look at Equity as a way of Raising Money. Ray and...
07.05.2023
#196 - When these guys make a move, you need to sit up and pay attention! Blackrock & Crypto
Love it or hate it, now that the world's largest asset management company has gone down this route, we need to pay attention to crypto currency. Ray & Nigel have a look at what it could mean for us all. Email...
06.28.2023
#195 - Section 8 & 21: Nightmare or Opportunity?
MORE legislation is heading our way. Everything so far has had the unintended consequence of making it harder to rent, more expensive to rent, adding huge costs to landlords; so is it any wonder that landlords are selling up and...
06.21.2023
#194 - How Teenagers Can Raise Money [part 2]
Following on from Part 1 Ray and Nigel chat through several more ways for Teenagers to Raise Money
06.14.2023
#193 - How Teenagers Can Raise Money [part 1]
Anyone who has teenage kids knows that their desire for money is very real! So Ray and Nigel thought a discussion about some very possible ways to raise money for teenagers was long overdue. Do you have any ideas? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recommended...
06.08.2023
#192 - Is it a good time to buy property?
We get asked all the time...is it a good time to buy property? Well who better to give an opinion than Ray and Nigel! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ REMEMBER to review us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Resources: NOT SURE...
05.31.2023
#191 - Little Known Tax Reliefs You NEED To Be Aware Of!
Ray and Nigel look at a range at tax reliefs and why you must look at all of them and discuss them with your accountant to ensure you are making legislation work for you! To get a pdf on this list...
05.25.2023
#190 - Don't cry for me (cry for) Argentina! Are we that bad?
Interest rates and inflation rates are a hot topic and have a huge impact on the economy. Want to know how bad it can get? Ray and Nigel discuss Argentina and it is eye-wateringly-horrible! Are we headed the same way? Email...
05.17.2023
#189 - FEAR - ok so how do I overcome FEAR?
FEAR! Love it or loathe it; feel it consciously or subconsciously, it can have a profound effect on our actions and even our ability to even start. Is it normal? What are the signs? What can I do? Last week (#188) Nigel and Ray...
05.12.2023
#188 - FEAR - is it holding you back and what to do to beat it!
FEAR! Love it or loathe it; feel it consciously or subconsciously, it can have a profound effect on our actions and even our ability to even start. Is it normal? What are the signs? What can I do? Nigel and Ray chat through the...
05.03.2023
#187 - **BEWARE** The Banks are at it again! And God Save The King
Are the Banks at it again? By that we mean a repeat of the 2008-2012 notorious RBS/GRG scandal where perfectly sound businesses were mercilessly ruined by unscrupulous banking policies. If you notice any of these things happening to you then let us...
04.26.2023
#186 - E for Exits - Another [exotic!] 10 exits you can use
Finishing off the E for EXITS part of the CREST model, Ray and Nigel discuss some very little used but super powerful exits that might just attract the investor to the deal! Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ Recommended Equipment, Software and Books -...
04.19.2023
#185 - RANT: Banks and Scotland. Surely not...!!
We haven't had a rant for a while (!!) so Ray and Nigel thought it was overdue to discuss money matters as well as the Scottish situation. See if you can hear Ray and his passion for his homeland...! Email us...
04.12.2023
#184 - E for Exits [CREST Model] - 10 exits you could use!
The CREST model - our favourite (toothpaste!!) model And here we go deep on the way to exit your deal with 10 ways to EXIT Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click ⁠HERE⁠ REMEMBER to review us on ⁠Apple podcasts⁠! Resources: NOT...
04.05.2023
#183 - Tell a Story to Raise Money [Part 2]
The power of story telling and the link to being successful at raising money. Do not underestimate how important it can be. This second part adds the final parts of a good story structure. So now it is time to...
03.29.2023
#182 - Hyperinflation and the End of the US$..!
Ray has discovered the BRICS have recommended to get out of the US$ and as such the $ will be swallowed up in hyperinflation. Is it true? Should we ditch US$? This is a lesson on read the headline, analyse,...
03.22.2023
#181 - Use Stories To Raise Money. The [first bit of the] power of storytelling!
Ray (the constant storyteller) and Nigel (the other one) talk about how a story can have a far bigger impact than a slide deck pitch. Is it something you are using? If not, then this might change your mind about learning how...
03.15.2023
#180 - Bank Collapse!! is this the beginning of something really BAD??!!
The Silicon Vally Bank has collapsed! Terrible news for all those directly involved BUT are we all going to suffer? Should we follow Nigel's advice (near the end of the episode)? Or can Keep Calm and Carry On? Email us at [email protected] Recommended...
03.08.2023
#179 - Problem Properties: Opportunity or Risk? [Plus Ray blooper!]
Why are some people put off certain properties? This is part 2 or the 'rest of it'!! Don't be worried. Get curious! "Problem" properties may just be a fantastic opportunity...listen to a bunch of great insights into turning a lemon into lemonade! Email...
03.01.2023
#178 - Brilliant Opportunities: Why we love properties that people are scared of!
Why are some people put off certain properties? Don't be worried. Get curious! "Problem" properties may just be a fantastic opportunity...listen to a bunch of great insights into turning a lemon into lemonade! Email us at [email protected] Recommended Equipment, Software and Books - click...

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How to Raise Money Podcast episodes:

#227 - Liz Truss, Tesco & Raising Money [There is a joke in there somewhere]

#226 - REVEALED: Little Known Ways to Raise Money

#225 - Legal Disputes: The Subtle Art of Winning

224 - Credit Scores: Are they Important?

#223 - WARNING!: Personal Guarantees Abused by Banks

#222 - Budgets, £1trillion & can you renovate a house yourself?

#220 - Massive Property Co Collapse - Will it affect me?

#221 - What is cash? Is it disappearing?

#219 - Why so hard to get a mortgage when Banks make $ Billions?

#218 - Be Your Own Bank with your pension

#217 - The Post Office Scandal: Bigger Scandals are coming!!

#216 - Business Plans are Dead: Aren't they?

#215 - Predictions for your future!

#214 - Pricing Psychology - will it help me raise money

#213 - How To Raise £1.9m a day with no come back!

#212 - Where to find Private Investors!

#211 - Benefits & Pitfalls of private investors!

#210 - Overcome 4 Challenges in Raising Money

#209 - Explosive Press Release - Who Owns Your Mortgage?

#208 - Rules for Short Term Borrowing

#207 - Financial Nightmare? Nowhere to turn? Ask and ye shall receive!

#206 - Our biggest hack - more revelations!

#205 - Little known legal hack [Worth 100 x house value?]

#204 - The Big Short part 2????

#203 - 'If I were the devil...', HTRM and politics

#202 - Interest Rates: Where is it going?

#201 - Why do we all make these 2 mistakes? Repeatedly. And what to do about it.

#200 - Thank You & What to expect for the next 200!

#199 - Can't Find Land Deals. They are everywhere. David Hartnett tells us how to spot, raise money and then make money from them!

#198 - Central Bank Digital Currencies: Be Afraid or Can't Wait?

#197 - Is it time to use Equity to Raise Money?

#196 - When these guys make a move, you need to sit up and pay attention! Blackrock & Crypto

#195 - Section 8 & 21: Nightmare or Opportunity?

#194 - How Teenagers Can Raise Money [part 2]

#193 - How Teenagers Can Raise Money [part 1]

#192 - Is it a good time to buy property?

#191 - Little Known Tax Reliefs You NEED To Be Aware Of!

#190 - Don't cry for me (cry for) Argentina! Are we that bad?

#189 - FEAR - ok so how do I overcome FEAR?

#188 - FEAR - is it holding you back and what to do to beat it!

#187 - **BEWARE** The Banks are at it again! And God Save The King

#186 - E for Exits - Another [exotic!] 10 exits you can use

#185 - RANT: Banks and Scotland. Surely not...!!

#184 - E for Exits [CREST Model] - 10 exits you could use!

#183 - Tell a Story to Raise Money [Part 2]

#182 - Hyperinflation and the End of the US$..!

#181 - Use Stories To Raise Money. The [first bit of the] power of storytelling!

#180 - Bank Collapse!! is this the beginning of something really BAD??!!

#179 - Problem Properties: Opportunity or Risk? [Plus Ray blooper!]

#178 - Brilliant Opportunities: Why we love properties that people are scared of!

#187 - BEWARE The Banks are at it again! And God Save The King