Business Finance Matters (BFM)

By: David Grosse & Trevor Pirie
  • Summary

  • Now fully supported and endorsed by The Guild of Business Finance Professionals (bfpguild.org), the podcast seamlessly moves into its second series.

    Hosted by David Grosse and Trevor Pirie, the podcast focuses on all matters that are relevant to the business finance marketplace.

    David and Trevor have both worked in the business finance space for over 35 years.

    David is the founder of Number Eight Business Finance and specialises in providing advice and access to all business finance products available today.

    Trevor is the founder of Alexander Angel and provides independent consultancy to lenders, brokers and software companies. He has also been instrumental in coordinating and founding The Guild of Business Finance Professionals. https://bfpguild.org/

    The main cause of the podcast is to help provide a bigger signpost and voice for those professionals that are trained, qualified and are providing an essential support mechanism for SME's that need to gain access to the best-fit finance products available.

    Following the collapse of the UK high street banks in c.2008, business owners have found it difficult to find the best finance pathways. Despite various efforts with the British Business Bank and HM Treasury to support the signposting needed, all efforts have yet to be actioned or prioritised.

    The podcast features guests from all areas of the market including lenders, industry experts, finance intermediaries and business owners.

    © 2025 Business Finance Matters (BFM)
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Episodes
  • A Little Filler - Rory Underwood becomes Honorary Ambassador of The Guild
    Mar 12 2025

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    After the hugely popular episode with Rory Underwood, Dave and Trev are thrilled to announce that Rory has officially joined The Guild’s mission as an Honorary Ambassador.

    This episode also dives into growing concerns about the state of the business finance marketplace — where some lenders and brokers are turning it into a ‘Wild West’. Dave and Trev discuss how misleading and false information, spread through social media and direct mail, is luring businesses into applying for debt finance under questionable pretences.

    On a lighter note, Trev skilfully sidesteps any Six Nations rugby talk and shifts focus to Crufts, while Dave seizes the dog theme to proudly share his recent success in raising capital for a brand-new dog parlour venture.

    Support the show

    Please subscribe and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter/X. Just search for 'Business Finance Matters'.

    To listen to the Podcast, all episodes can be found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/

    All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug!

    Thanks for listening

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    24 mins
  • Special Guest - RORY UNDERWOOD MBE DL
    Feb 20 2025

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    In this episode, Dave and Trev sit down with rugby legend and business owner Rory Underwood.

    From his illustrious sports career to his time in the Royal Air Force, Rory opens up about the challenges he’s faced in the business world as Founder and Managing Director of Wingman Limited.

    He reflects on the struggles of navigating the 2008 financial crisis and the pandemic—when traditional banks offered no support—highlighting a reality many small business owners can relate to then...and now.

    The conversation also turns to The Guild of Business Finance Professionals, with Rory passionately supporting its mission. And of course, rugby makes its way into the mix, leading to a friendly wager on the upcoming Six Nations clash between England and Scotland.

    Tune in for a candid and compelling conversation with a true gentleman with a story to tell—while, for once, the hosts say very little!



    Support the show

    Please subscribe and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter/X. Just search for 'Business Finance Matters'.

    To listen to the Podcast, all episodes can be found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/

    All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug!

    Thanks for listening

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • A Little Filler - Special Guest Announcement
    Feb 17 2025

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    As they gear up for the next episode dropping at the end of the week, Dave and Trev tease some clues about their exciting special guest. Also, this is good news for the show’s growth and listenership, too!

    In other updates, there's more news on the much-loved podcast mugs - plus an intriguing invitation to take the show to the USA.

    Dave also shares details of a recent transaction supported and funded by Rivers Leasing.

    Plus, a record-breaking number of downloads in Scotland following last episode with business owner, Neil Cameron!

    And, of course, no apologies for some of rugby talk—especially with the highly anticipated England vs. Scotland match coming up on Saturday, February 22.

    Support the show

    Please subscribe and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter/X. Just search for 'Business Finance Matters'.

    To listen to the Podcast, all episodes can be found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/

    All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug!

    Thanks for listening

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    13 mins

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