In this episode of The Business Finance Podcast, Phil sits down with Jon Fry, Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) at Elite Financial Consulting in Bristol. They explore why business owners should seek financial advice early, covering pensions, protection, cash flow and building long-term wealth.

Jon shares practical tips for business owners on the following:

✅ Why thinking your business sale will fund your retirement is risky
✅ How to protect your business and family if the unexpected happens
✅ The truth about getting a mortgage when you’re self-employed
✅ Smart ways to build and preserve wealth for the future

Whether you’re a limited company director, self-employed trader, or small business owner, this episode is packed with insights on how to protect your business and your personal finances.

🎙️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to The Business Finance Podcast
00:27 – Meet John Fry, Elite Financial Consulting
02:30 – How IFAs help business owners
05:00 – Why your business isn’t your pension
07:30 – Protecting your business and family
09:00 – Getting a mortgage when self-employed
11:00 – John’s 3 financial tips for business owners
15:00 – Real case study: working with The Best Finance Group
17:00 – Final thoughts: why protection matters

🔗 Connect with John Fry & Elite Financial Consulting:
Website: https://elitefinancialconsulting.co.uk

Facebook: @EliteFinancialConsulting

🌐 Connect with The Best Finance Group:
Website: https://www.thebestgroup.co.uk