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It's hard to believe it's already been a year since I joined Cathedral Wealth Management LTD 🎉 What a journey it's been! 🌟 When I first stepped into this role, I had certain preconceptions about the financial industry - formal, conservative, and stoic. And while there's truth to that, I've discovered so much more. Cathedral Wealth Management is not just about following rules; it's about innovation, continuous learning, and most importantly, putting our clients first in every decision we make. 💼💡 One of the greatest highlights for me has been the opportunity to work alongside an incredible team of both employed and self-employed individuals. Their dedication, expertise, and passion for what they do have truly inspired me every step of the way. 🤝 Under Brad's leadership, there's an undeniable entrepreneurial spirit driving us forward. He's not just focused on maintaining the status quo; he's eager to adapt, learn, and grow the business. Investing in training and development isn't just about making the boat go faster; it's about ensuring job satisfaction and ultimately delivering the best possible service to our clients. 📈💼 In the past year, I've had the privilege of contributing to financial reporting, forecasting, HR, and employee development, helping to bring more structure to our internal systems and procedures. And together, we've achieved so much! 🎯 But this is just the beginning. I'm incredibly excited to see what this next year holds for our team and the business as a whole. 🌟 Here's to another year of growth, innovation, and exceeding expectations! Brad Ainsworth DipFA MIFS Sally Austin DipPFS Cert CII (MP) Charlotte Leach Joby Reeves Dale Morgan CeMAP Adrian Slater Tegan Walsh (nee Sillett) Jonathan Rowden Joshua Farrow DipPFS Andy Hara Emma Shepherd #CathedralWealthManagement #TeamWork #FinancialServices #GrowthMindset

A Friday to Remember: Celebrating Innovation and Excellence 🏆✨ Last Friday started like any other Boydens Estate Agents—an ordinary day filled with meetings, emails, and the usual hustle and bustle. However, it quickly turned into an extraordinary day. It was the day I received the incredible news that our business had won an Innovation and Excellence Award. 🎉🏅 This award is a significant recognition of the hard work, creativity, and dedication that every member of our team has contributed. It's a testament to the innovative spirit and the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines our organisation. Winning this award is not just a milestone for us; it is a reflection of our commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering outstanding results. 🚀💡 Our innovation journey was driven by a simple yet powerful principle: to make a meaningful impact in our community. Whether it was through developing new technologies, improving our services, or creating more efficient processes, our focus remained on delivering value and excellence. 🌟🏘️ This award belongs to everyone in our team. Each member’s contributions, whether big or small, played a crucial role in our success. It’s a collective victory that underscores the power of teamwork and the importance of a collaborative work environment. 🤝🙌 Winning the Innovation and Excellence Award is just the beginning. It not only perked up my Friday but has also fuelled our collective motivation to strive for even greater heights. We are more committed than ever to continue innovating, improving, and making a positive impact in our local communities and beyond. 🌠🔝 We are truly staying awesome and we have only just started!! 💪🚀 #Innovation #Excellence #Teamwork #Award #CommunityImpact #ProfessionalGrowth

🎄From all of us at Crown Capital to all of you, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. 🌟May your holidays be filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments. 🎉As we reflect on the past year, we are excited about the progress we've made together and the positive impact our investments have had on our community. Looking ahead to the New Year, we are enthusiastic about the opportunities that lie ahead. Without giving too much away, we have been working hard behind the scenes and are gearing up for some exciting developments🚀. Stay tuned for upcoming exciting announcements. 🔔 #multifamilyinvesting #financialfreedom #merrychristmas

🎉 Celebrating 5 Years with Vic Faulkner at X2 (UK) 🎉 This week, we're thrilled to acknowledge the 5-year work anniversary of Vic Faulkner and his impactful journey as our Operations Director at X2 (UK). Vic's relationship with us dates back even further, initially serving as Operations Manager from 2008 to 2012 and having worked closely with our Managing Director, Ian Cramb FCILT, for over 25 years. After a brief hiatus up North, Vic's return in 2019 has been nothing short of transformative. Ian Cramb had this to say about Vic: “Bringing Vic back into the X2 (UK) business was a fundamentally important part of our strategic plan to invest in people, processes, controls, and systems to turn what was a good business, into a great business. This has been achieved at all levels, despite the economic challenges that none of us could have predicted. Not only have we doubled in size since Vic joined, but we also have a tremendous platform to take advantage of the significant uplift in customers looking for our services in 2024. Vic is a consummate transport professional with a wealth of knowledge and diverse experience, but he is also great to work with and has a wicked sense of humour, which often is very welcome in a high-pressured transport environment!” Under Vic's leadership, we've navigated through unprecedented challenges, including Brexit, the global pandemic, and industry-wide driver shortages. Through it all, Vic's strategic foresight and unwavering commitment has been instrumental in X2 (UK) seeing steady growth, doubling our revenue over the last 5 years. When asked about his last five years, Vic said “It has been a challenging 5 years, especially with the impact of Brexit, COVID and the associated difficulties within the supply chain. Initially there was a downturn in activity, but our business model meant we could quickly adapt to the ever-changing environment. With the drive and commitment from the team, we have steered through these difficult times and have seen significant growth of the business.” As we celebrate this milestone, we extend our deepest gratitude to Vic for his dedication and leadership. Here's to many more years of success together at X2 (UK)! #employeerecognition #workanniversary #TeamX2UK

🌟 Highlighting Elsby & Co’s Values! 🌟 👉At Elsby Chartered Accountants, we’ve dedicated time to define, embrace, and live by our core values. This is something we are so proud of. ⏱️It wasn’t a quick task – we thoroughly explored what makes us tick, aligning our values with the essence of our team and they run through everything we do (or don't do!).💡 👇Here’s what we stand for: 💼Commerciality: Making smart decisions that drive success for us and our clients. 🪴Investing in Growth: Fostering development for our team and clients. 🤝Building Relationships: Creating lasting connections with trust. 🔍Working With Integrity: Staying true to our ethical compass. 💖Caring About Your Experience: Ensuring every interaction is exceptional. 🧩Integrating these values into every aspect of our operations – from social media to recruitment, from monthly 1-1s to appraisals – has been transformative. 👌We don’t just talk the talk; we walk the walk.🗣️🚶 💯Our commitment to these principles helps us highlight our culture. We’re proud of it, and it’s the reason we love working here. Connect with any of these people and they will tell you about it, whether you want to hear it or not! 🥰 #ElsbyValues #CompanyCulture #TeamSpirit #IntegrityInAction #GrowthMindset #RelationshipBuilding #CustomerExperience #ProudToBeElsby #accountants Claire Emery Leona Bateman Katy Hurren Carina Benzie ACCA Libby Shambrook ACA Matt Bysouth-Minney ACCA MAAT James Fairweather FCCA Katie Simms Lynda Dorks Debbie Bridle Susan Halsall Niamh Standen Dominic Graham Evan Fennell Alice Belcher Lydia Wright Emily Ames Clare Elsby

The journey over the past three years has been transformative. Since I joined in the second half of the 21-22 year, performance has shown remarkable improvement. Seeing our hard work and dedication translate into real results and numbers has been incredibly rewarding. The effort and challenges have been worth it, and the progress we’ve made brings me immense pride and joy #SuccessStory #CareerAchievement #Milestone #ProfessionalGrowth #LossPrevention #InventoryControl

Look, here's the thing: BWC Real Estate isn't your typical brokerage. Our vision is to become the best place to work for Dubai's top-performing brokers, and we will achieve it. Now, here's the interesting part... 🌟 . . . . . . 🏆 At last month's awards, we sent around a survey to all staff to understand how everyone's feeling. Here are two of the results that truly stand testament to the environment we're creating: 1. Overall, how satisfied are you with BWC Real Estate as a place to work? 91% 📈 2. Are you confident in the company's ability to achieve its vision of becoming the best place to work for Dubai's top-performing brokers? 94% of people said yes. 💪 Celebrate the small wins! 🎉 #BestPlaceToWork#BWCREstate #DubaiRealEstate #TopBrokers #WorkplaceExcellence #EmployeeSatisfaction

It’s my 4 year anniversary with Baker Hill this month! 4 years at a company I am so proud to be a part of—that has been named one of The Indianapolis Star’s #2024TopWorkplaces! When I joined in May of 2020, I hadn’t been actively looking. In fact, I almost didn’t answer the recruiter’s call. The day of my first phone interview, there was a wind sheer that knocked down all of the power lines on my street, so I almost rescheduled, but something told me to find a way to make it work. So… I drove to the Culver’s parking lot and apologized for not being on camera and also being a bit frazzled. It was May of 2020 after all. I was a full-time career woman balancing the needs of a 4th grader struggling to use a computer mouse and learning to log into zoom for e-learning/dance lessons/drumming, a 4 year old missing her preschool routine and friends to play with, an IT-professional-husband working to help his large company pivot all systems, programs, and people to a remote environment, my beloved employees who all had various stressors and obligations needing a caring ear and patience, my newly appointed role as head chef for all family meals (breakfast-lunch-dinner)—and now I had no power (for 3 days), no groceries, and a phone interview for with a fintech, when I had only ever worked for large manufacturers. From the very first conversation, despite being “an outsider” in the space, despite the crazy times we were living in, despite the fear of disappointing my current employer and my wonderful team—something about Baker Hill felt like the right fit. The people felt like the right fit. It’s hard to describe the Baker Hill culture. It can be intense—but also rewarding. We run lean—but we are incredibly efficient and agile. Sometimes my role can feel overwhelming and like I am the only person in my boat—but if I reach out, there is always someone offering to help and a better idea. No company or culture is perfect, but Baker Hill’s DNA is pretty special. Karen Baker and Mark Hill built a solid foundation that has stood the test of time. They invested in good people—good people who wanted to help clients succeed and wanted their peers to succeed too. There are some wickedly talented and smart individuals at Baker Hill. Sometimes I am intimidated. How will I ever fully understand our industry? Our products? Where we need to go? How to get there? How to be an effective leader? How to make change? But if Baker Hill has taught me one thing—it’s this. Change is constant. Improvement is continuous. It’s about evolution—and progress. As my amazing mentor and leader Todd Juracek says WAY TOO OFTEN… “Every day counts.” So, let’s go “up and to the right.” (Per Amber) Congrats Baker Hill! “We the people” did this…. And, we’re just getting started. #2024TopWorkplaces #companyculture #bakerhill #40yearsofevolvinglending

Why does #culture matter? Because top performers can choose to learn, grow, and develop anywhere they want. Here: A snapshot of why Tiffany Gobster continues to build her #realestatebusiness and #realestateteam with George Laughton and The Laughton Team. Below: Our full conversation on Real Estate Team OS!

Reflecting on a fantastic morning on Thursday hosting the inaugural Harris Associates BTR Club - Developer Edition at Claridge's. We enjoyed a great breakfast with engaging discussions, enriched by insights from top industry leaders.   Huge thanks to Paul Cummins from JRL Group Ltd, Damien Sharkey from HUB, Michael Old from Moda, Edward Owen from Packaged Living, Max Sugden from Telford Homes and Oliver Westray MRICS of McLaren Property. Also special thanks to Damian Wild for moderating the thought provoking discussion.   As the economic outlook starts to brighten up with inflation below expected levels and the market pricing in interest rates to drop sooner than expected, my top three takeaways from the breakfast are as follows: 1. The market is evolving - 'Discount to VP' metrics are decreasing in relevance, particularly in the multifamily space which continues to mature. 2. Surprising fact of the day - Palm Beach, Florida, has seen more BTR units than the entire UK to date!  3. Alignment with investors and developers is becoming increasingly important to unlock development and bring forward supply. This is now filtering into more creative structures that mean returns for the developer are being linked with asset performance. One obvious revelation from this and other recent BTR events in the UK is that the sector is evolving at a remarkable pace and there is so much room for further growth. #BTR is a dynamic and exciting market we are glad to be part of.   Looking forward to our next gathering! #BuildToRent #RealEstateInsights #HarrisAssociates