This week Shabbar speaks to serial entrepreneur Asad Hamir. They discuss his journey from humble beginnings, studying optometry and then moving into owning several businesses. His passion for tech, leading teams, and a relentless focus on delivering and executing targets. Asad shares the highs and lows, the mistakes and what he's learnt along the way.   Links: Asad Hamir If you have any feedback or would like to appear as a guest, please reach out to Shabbar. hello@lumosfinancial.com Shabbar Kassam - Linkedin For more interesting content visit www.lumosfinancial.com ..read more

This week I replay a conversation that I had with Optometrist Hasnain Mamdani on his podcast the Optics Room.   We dive into the world of pensions, everyone's favourite topic!!   Exploring what you need to know to take advantage of this wealth-building tool.   Links: If you have any feedback or would like to appear as a guest, please reach out to Shabbar. hello@lumosfinancial.com Shabbar Kassam - Linkedin For more interesting content visit www.lumosfinancial.com     ..read more

This week Shabbar speaks to Mortgage Adviser, Dipesh Shah from Sierra Mortgages. They discuss the main criteria that business owners need to be aware of before applying for a mortgage.   Links: Sierra Mortgages If you have any feedback or would like to appear as a guest, please reach out to Shabbar. hello@lumosfinancial.com Shabbar Kassam - Linkedin For more interesting content visit www.lumosfinancial.com ..read more

This week Shabbar is joined by personal trainer, Toby Swallow. They dissect the keys to maintaining the biggest asset any of us have, our health. Whilst also discussing the similarities between getting physically fit and financially fit.   Links: Toby Swallow If you have any feedback or would like to appear as a guest, please reach out to Shabbar. hello@lumosfinancial.com Shabbar Kassam - Linkedin For more interesting content visit www.lumosfinancial.com ..read more

This week Shabbar is joined by co-host Andy Hart for a dive into their Top 10 nuggets of wisdom they'd like to teach their kids.   Links: Andy Hart can be contacted through Maven Adviser or listen to the Maven Money Podcast  If you have any feedback or would like to appear as a guest, please reach out to Shabbar. hello@lumosfinancial.com Shabbar Kassam - Linkedin For more interesting content visit www.lumosfinancial.com ..read more

This week Shabbar speaks with Ross Bugden from Anglo Dutch Accountants. They explain the best ways to setup your business and ensure you are extracting profit in the most tax efficient way.   Links: Anglo Dutch Accountants Ross Bugden - Linkedin If you have any feedback or would like to appear as a guest, please reach out to Shabbar. hello@lumosfinancial.com Shabbar Kassam - Linkedin For more interesting content visit www.lumosfinancial.com ..read more

Jiten know his way around the topic of Human Insurance and is passionate about ensuring that his clients and their loved ones are well looked after if the worst were ever to happen. Too many people haven't got the right protection in place. They're probably one disaster away from financial ruin. They discuss some of the misconceptions around the protection industry and why some people don't have the right cover in place. Jiten explores some of the most common scenarios and what action people can take to mitigate the economic fallout from early death or long term sickness.   Links: Jiten V ..read more

This week Shabbar talks with business owner Candice Mason, from  Masons Coach Hire.  A packed conversation full of advice and perspective from a female leader in business. Candice explains how she balances her marriage and working relationship with her husband, who runs the family business jointly with her. She also reveals how the business nearly failed during the pandemic, with no government support, and how this led her to become a voice for the coach industry. They also explore Candice's ambition for future business ventures and what financial freedom looks like for her ..read more

This week Shabbar is joined by finance blogger Barney Whiter. They dive into the world of crypto and how this relatively new asset has taken the investing world by storm. Barney discusses how he achieved financial indpendnece by the age of 43, allowing him the freedom to only work on the things he wants to. He also explains his approach to personal finance and wealth creation. They discuss the basics around the use of cryptocurrency and its role as a productive asset. What to look out for and what to be weary of with this highly volatile asset. Links: Barney Whiter - Linkedin https://theescape ..read more

This week Shabbar talks to content marketing and social media coach Rosalia Lazzara. Rosalia shares her story of starting a new business online, after she was forced to change tracks during the pandemic. She now helps IFA's and mortgage brokers generate more leads, increase their visibility on social media, whilst being authentic and true to themselves. Listen out for some top tips on how to improve your social media presence to attract more of the right clients to your business. Rosalia also shares her passionate journey to doing something that she feels was her calling, and how she took the ..read more