Dec 8, 2023
Hello, entrepreneurial enthusiasts and financial wizards! I'm Granger Forson, here to guide you through another episode of ScaleUp Radio, your beacon in the world of business growth and personal success. You can always connect with me at www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk or join our insightful conversations on LinkedIn. Today, we delve into the unique world of holiday home mortgages with Joe Stallard, the growth mind behind House and Holiday Home Mortgages.
Joe's narrative is not just about financing properties; it's about realising dreams and creating lifetime memories for families. Specialising in the UK holiday property market, Joe's firm stands out in an arena with limited lenders, offering tailored expertise to clients investing in second homes. This strategic focus on a niche market has propelled his firm to become a go-to source for those seeking stress-free mortgage solutions for their holiday havens.
Joining his father in business in 2017, Joe has navigated through the nuances of the mortgage brokerage industry, learning and growing every step of the way. His journey over six years encapsulates the essence of organic growth, fuelled by excellent service and the power of referrals. The challenges of balancing client advising with business management have been a crucible for valuable lessons in recruitment and consistent process implementation.
In our insightful conversation, Joe shares the importance of aligning team members with the company's culture, especially in remote work settings, and the crucial role of sound decision-making processes. His story is a testament to the power of family values in business, blending his father's prudent financial principles with his drive for growth.
Tune in as we unravel Joe Stallard's inspiring journey in the mortgage brokerage industry – a tale of passion, challenge, and ambition, underscored by a unique father-son dynamic that has been instrumental to their success. This is an episode for anyone looking to scale up their business or make their mark in a specialised market.
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Resources:
Shoe dog by Phil Knight - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/shoe-dog-a-memoir-by-the-creator-of-nike-phil-knight/1040030?ean=9781471146725
The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-4-hour-work-week-escape-the-9-5-live-anywhere-and-join-the-new-rich-timothy-ferriss/3785269?ean=9780091929114
The E-Myth by Michael Gerber - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-e-myth-revisited-why-most-small-businesses-don-t-work-and-what-to-do-about-it-michael-e-gerber/82114?ean=9780887307287
The Tim Ferris Show podcast - https://tim.blog/podcast/