🎙 Meet Dave Symondson – Co founder of Rise Up Development, Dave joins Michael Allison, Commercial Director at Roma Finance, to explore how tradespeople can confidently transition into successful property developers.

🏗 Rise Up Development Explained – Dave breaks down how their workshops support trades and contractors through every step of the development journey — from finding sites and running feasibility to securing exits with confidence.

📉 A Tighter Market – Dave discusses how the market has shifted over the past 15 years, why flawless execution matters more than ever, and the realities of navigating today’s increased bureaucracy.

📣 The Power of Personal Branding – Dave shares how investing in social media has transformed his business, and why a strong online presence is non negotiable for modern developers.

💼 Consistency & Standards – Dave and Michael reflect on resilience, high standards, and the importance of strong relationships in delivering exceptional service in both finance and development.

https://riseupdevelopment.co.uk/

🎙 Meet Jaz Dhaliwal – Conveyancing solicitor with a decade of experience and newly published author. Jaz joins Michael Allison to discuss conveyancing today, financial education, and life in property.

🏡 A Career Inspired Early – Jazz shares how childhood trips to auction houses with their father shaped a natural path into conveyancing, and a long standing passion for property.

⚖️ A Modern Approach to Conveyancing – Jaz explains their shift to a consultancy model, offering fewer files and more personalised service, plus their views on how AI can support (but not replace) human decision-making.

📚 Introducing My Home, Your Home – Jaz talks about their new children’s book, designed to help kids understand different types of homes and spark curiosity about property.

💸 Teaching Kids About Money – Jaz highlights why financial literacy should start young, and why schools need to cover investments, budgeting, and the real value of money.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Home-Your-Jasbir-Dhaliwal/dp/1068444835

🎙 Meet James Rogers – Founder of Property and Poppadoms and broker at 978 Finance. James shares his journey from tradesman to property investor, network host, and finance professional.

🔄 From Trades to Finance – James opens up about his shift from painting, decorating, and plumbing into the world of finance after major life changes.

🍛 Inside Property and Poppadoms – Discover how a small, informal meet up grew into 50+ UK locations. James explains the relaxed format, big value, and the supportive community that inspired its creation. Find out what’s next, with the expansion plans to 70 locations, international opportunities, national events and masterclass training days.

💼 Finance Appetite Today – Explore how lenders are leaning into more creative, unconventional deals — offering new possibilities for investors.

https://www.propertyandpoppadoms.co.uk