How It Is

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Welcome to the How It Is Podcast, where we tell you how it is! Dive into the realities of building a business, navigating the auto finance industry, and mastering compliance. We share unfiltered conversations about the highs, the lows, and everything in between—offering insights, tips, and stories from the front lines. Whether you're a business owner, a professional in motor finance, or simply curious about the challenges of a highly regulated industry, this podcast gives you the real deal. No fluff, no filters—just how it is.

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    Neurodiversity in Business: Surviving a Broken School System & ADHD Myths with Ross Chambers

    In this episode of How It Is, Ross Chambers (Founder of Finclusion and Neuro Neds) pulls back the curtain on the raw reality of living and leading with ADHD and OCD. We unpack why the current education system is broken for neurodiverse children and what can be done to help us excel. Ross shares the backstory to his diagnosis and of his career from the fear of being "caught out" to discovering the Harvard-backed stat that neurodiverse teams outperform others by 130%. You’ll learn how to master your inner voice , why "superpower" myths can be damaging , and the exact Eisenhower Matrix framework Ross used to revolutionize his productivity and save his organizationWhy watch: A masterclass for parents, leaders, and anyone who has ever felt "weird" or "different." Discover the survival frameworks and leadership tools required to turn a perceived weakness into your greatest professional asset.Find more from Ross Chambers:LinkedIn: [Link to Ross Chambers]Neuro Neds: [Link to Neuro Neds]Finclusion: [Link to Finclusion]🎧 Listen & Subscribe:👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14YEU0UkAOGpdWbazdZ19W?si=QFJhoDO2Q7CrcYDHiMaMEA🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6rha39hiiHtbGoHVFnTGA🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-it-is/id1783785566🎞 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/e12b1c97-e5d0-4d11-8fcd-ca31a0ea12a1/how-it-isWhat you’ll learn:The 130% Rule: Why neurodiverse teams are the future of high-performance business.The Masking Struggle: The mental toll of "faking it till you make it" for 20 years.Broken Education: Why specialist provision saved Ross’s daughter when mainstream school failed.The Productivity Hack: How to use the Eisenhower Matrix to defeat ADHD procrastination.The Superpower Myth: Moving past "Rain Man" stereotypes to see the individual.

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    From 1.6% To 6% Reality Of The Mortgage Market From The Broker Side

    In this episode of How It Is, Leigh Rowland, Director of FEAR Financial and Property Hotspot Sales, delivers a high-stakes business masterclass on scaling through economic chaos. We unpack the strategic mechanics of navigating a "mortgage meltdown" , the shifting borrowing mentality of Gen Z , and why viewing compliance as a "protective barrier" rather than a "deal killer" is the ultimate competitive advantage. Leigh shares the unfiltered truth about why the biggest threat to your business isn't the FCA, but the looming "house of cards" created by Claims Management Companies. You’ll learn how to master sales psychology using the "four quadrants of the brain" , the discipline of "running your own race" , and why the most successful leaders focus entirely on their own standards rather than the competition. If you’ve ever felt the weight of skyrocketing interest rates or regulatory pressure, this is your blueprint for sustainable growth.What you’ll learn:The Compliance Shift: Why understanding the "why" behind regulation allows you to be freer in business.Managing the CMC Threat: Why Claims Management Companies are the real risk to your deal longevity.Sales Psychology: How to use DISC/Prism thinking to adapt your terminology for different personality types.The Gen Z Reality: Navigating high house prices, 100% deposits, and the "PCP" borrowing culture.Operational Scaling: The transition from limited to full FCA permissions and the reality of 82-question data audits.The Guardiola Mindset: Why ignoring your competitors and focusing on your own race is the only path to market dominance.Find more from Leigh Rowland:https://www.fearfinancial.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-rowland-b553385b?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BIZg8HdMjREuq8s9wF6gaOQ%3D%3D🎧 Listen & Subscribe:👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14YEU0UkAOGpdWbazdZ19W?si=QFJhoDO2Q7CrcYDHiMaMEA🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6rha39hiiHtbGoHVFnTGA🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-it-is/id1783785566🎞 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/e12b1c97-e5d0-4d11-8fcd-ca31a0ea12a1/how-it-is

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    How to Be a Referee: Ben Whitehouse on Surviving the Pressure of Welsh Rugby

    In this episode step inside the mind of an international official in this exclusive refereeing masterclass with professional WRU referee Ben Whitehouse. This episode provides a technical and psychological blueprint for officiating at the highest level while exploring how the rugby world can improve referee recruitment, retention, and the management of high stakes pressure.What you will learn:- The PACE FrameworkBen breaks down his proprietary system for professional success which stands for Preparation, Attitude, Communication, and Evaluation.-Gain tactical insights into handling the egos of elite athletes and understand why the best players in the world purposely push the law to the line.- Discover why a referee must act as the captain of the ship and take full accountability for the game regardless of external input.- Master the technique of controlling the controllable by letting factors like crowd noise or personal stress slide away to focus on your own performance.- A candid look at the cultural differences between rugby and football and what must be done to protect the future of officiating.Find more from Ben Whitehouse:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_whitehouse_/https://wrl.wales/referee🎧 Listen & Subscribe:👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14YEU0UkAOGpdWbazdZ19W?si=QFJhoDO2Q7CrcYDHiMaMEA🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6rha39hiiHtbGoHVFnTGA🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-it-is/id1783785566🎞 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/e12b1c97-e5d0-4d11-8fcd-ca31a0ea12a1/how-it-is

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    How to Market Your Business Effectively & The Death of the Traditional Mortgage | Leigh Rowland

    In this episode of How It Is, business disruptor Leigh Rowland pulls back the curtain on the "Zero Point" of entrepreneurship, sharing the raw reality of building a property empire from a £20 Amazon cardboard desk in his daughter's bedroom. We unpack his high-stakes transition from a decade in the voluntary sector to the cutthroat world of finance, revealing how he survived a frozen lockdown market with zero clients and zero income. You’ll learn how Leigh humanized a "stuffy" industry by vowing to take the mystery out of mortgages, turning industry jargon into his greatest enemy and personal relatability into his strongest marketing weapon. Find more from Leigh Rowland:https://www.fearfinancial.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-rowland-b553385b?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BIZg8HdMjREuq8s9wF6gaOQ%3D%3D🎧 Listen & Subscribe:👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14YEU0UkAOGpdWbazdZ19W?si=QFJhoDO2Q7CrcYDHiMaMEA🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6rha39hiiHtbGoHVFnTGA🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-it-is/id1783785566🎞 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/e12b1c97-e5d0-4d11-8fcd-ca31a0ea12a1/how-it-is

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    Sepsis, Surgery & The Whistle: Welsh referee Ben Whitehouse

    In this episode of How It Is, international rugby referee Ben Whitehouse shares the raw, unfiltered truth of life behind the whistle, blending resilience, high-stakes policing, and a battle for survival. We unpack the "car crash" games that led to death threats, the reality of working 12-hour police shifts in Newport, and the harrowing moment Ben developed sepsis and was told a day longer would have been "game over." You’ll learn how to survive the poison of social media, the humility found in refereeing a local kids' game, and the physical toll of Crohn’s disease. We cover the surgery that left a scar from chest to waistband, the mental toughness required to handle elite pressure, and how refining your inner circle is the only way to stay sane in business and sport. If you’ve ever felt the weight of public criticism or faced a life-changing setback, this is your field manual for resilience. Why watch: A masterclass in resilience from a leader who’s lived through the extreme mental health tools, survival frameworks, and the gritty reality of what it takes to perform when the world is watching. Find more from Ben Whitehouse:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_whitehouse_/ 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: 👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14YEU0UkAOGpdWbazdZ19W?si=QFJhoDO2Q7CrcYDHiMaMEA 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6rha39hiiHtbGoHVFnTGA 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-it-is/id1783785566 🎞 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/e12b1c97-e5d0-4d11-8fcd-ca31a0ea12a1/how-it-is What you’ll learn: - How Ben Whitehouse went from a police officer to referee - How Bens career in the police prepared him as a ref - Surviving Sepsis: The surgery that opened him from chest to waistband - Managing Crohn’s Disease: The moment his shift turned life-threatening - How Rugby rules differ between kids and adults - The "Fire Your Audience" rule: Surviving social media poison

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    How To Build A Successful Online Business: ADHD, Mindset & Consistency Coach Danni

    What does it really take to build an online coaching business you love while living with ADHD, imposter syndrome and limiting beliefs? In this episode of How It Is, Nick and Jon sit down with online Coach Danni to unpack the mindset, sacrifices and consistency it takes to create a life you love as a coach and entrepreneur.Danni shares how she built her online coaching business from scratch, why authenticity beats over-edited content, and how she uses failure as daily feedback – not a reason to quit. We dig into ADHD, emotional regulation, sober living, self-development, and why consistency in training, content and business is the real “secret” to success as an online fitness coach.If you’re starting or scaling an online coaching business, struggling with imposter syndrome, or trying to stay consistent with your goals, this episode will show you how to create a life you love on your own terms.Find more from Coach Danni:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_danni/🎧 Listen & Subscribe:👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14YEU0UkAOGpdWbazdZ19W?si=QFJhoDO2Q7CrcYDHiMaMEA🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6rha39hiiHtbGoHVFnTGA🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-it-is/id1783785566🎞 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/e12b1c97-e5d0-4d11-8fcd-ca31a0ea12a1/how-it-isChapters:00:00 – Creating Authentic Content00:33 – The Reality of Online Coaching01:04 – Learning from Failure01:30 – Dealing with Critics and Staying Authentic02:06 – The Power of Simplicity & Off-the-Cuff Content02:41 – Balancing Business and Growth03:11 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome03:54 – Mindset, Confidence & Self-Belief04:46 – Mental Resilience & Risk in Business05:13 – Final Advice: Create a Life You Love🚀 For more from The Compliance Guys & compliance insights:🔗 https://linktr.ee/TheComplianceGuys

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    Ex-Military Coach on Sustainable Fat Loss & Results: Mindset, Moderation & Consistency - Coach Danni

    In this episode of How It Is, ex-military Coach Danni shares a battle-tested blueprint for sustainable fat loss for women, blending mindset, moderation and simple systems that stick. We unpack why women’s fitness mindset beats motivation, how to escape all-or-nothing thinking, and the real psychology behind food, dopamine and cravings. You’ll learn how to make progress with injuries, build strength without breaking yourself, and keep chocolate (yes, biscuits!) in a balanced plan. We cover ADHD-friendly routines, identity shifts after big life changes, and how accountability drives consistency. If you’re tired of yo-yo dieting, this is your field manual for results that last. Why watch: Practical, empathetic guidance from a coach who’s lived it—mindset tools, nutrition basics, and habit frameworks you can use today. Find more from Coach Danni- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_danni/ 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: 👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14YEU0UkAOGpdWbazdZ19Wsi=QFJhoDO2Q7CrcYDHiMaMEA 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6rha39hiiHtbGoHVFnTGA 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-it-is/id1783785566 🎞 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/e12b1c97-e5d0-4d11-8fcd-ca31a0ea12a1/how-it-is What you’ll learn - How to make sustainable fat loss for women realistic (no food bans) - A women’s fitness mindset to beat all-or-nothing thinking - Psychology of cravings, dopamine & reward loops - Injury-aware training: strength, zone -2 and pain-smart progress - ADHD-friendly routines and accountability frameworks - Moderation tactics (yes to biscuits) and protein-first meals - Identity shifts: from “I’ll start Monday” to consistent athlete - How hybrid online/1:1 coaching keeps results going post-goal

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    From Olympian to Charity CEO: Rachel Clift on BEN, Mental Health & Resilience

    Olympian turned charity leader Rachel Clift joins How It Is to unpack how BEN the automotive industry’s House of Wellbeing tackles mental health and workplace wellbeing across the automotive industry. Drawing on her elite hockey career, Rachel Clift explains the Olympian mindset, practical resilience habits, and how BEN supports people facing anxiety, bereavement, and the ongoing post-Covid pressures in the motor trade. We dig into BEN’s strategy shift, a major £40m divestment, and why awareness is the single biggest challenge. If you work in the automotive industry, lead a dealership, or care about mental health at work, this Rachel Clift conversation is a must-watch. Learn how the BEN charity partners with employers, why process beats outcomes, and how gratitude, balance, and recovery drive sustainable performance.What you'll learn:- How Rachel Clift applies an Olympian mindset to leadership and charity work- What BEN’s House of Wellbeing does for the automotive industry- Post-Covid realities: rising demand, anxiety, and financial strain in the motor trade- Practical mental health habits: recovery, gratitude, prioritisation, balance- Why process goals beat outcome chasing for resilience at workYou can support Ben or contact them for support below:https://ben.org.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenSupport4Auto Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ben-automotive-industry-charity/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BenSupport4Auto/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCg3SnIRc1zohZTcUm2xIZwChapters:00:00 – From Olympian to Charity Leader00:57 – Welcome Back: Rachel Clift’s Story01:11 – Rachel’s Olympic Achievements02:00 – “Cobi Walker” and Early Career Highlights03:12 – Balancing Physiotherapy and Sport04:18 – Transitioning into the Automotive Industry05:14 – Joining Ben Automotive Charity05:36 – The Impact of COVID on the Motor Trade06:20 – Post-COVID Mental Health Challenges07:16 – From Athlete to CEO: Career Growth Mindset08:53 – Lessons from Elite Sport10:12 – How Hockey Began for Rachel11:15 – Mentorship and the Power of Education11:57 – Mental Resilience and Mindset13:04 – Managing the Highs and Lows of Sport13:56 – Life After Sport and Purpose14:07 – The Future Vision for Ben Charity15:30 – Women in a Male-Dominated Industry16:03 – Coping with Loss and Emotional Impact16:24 – Managing High-Pressure Leadership17:34 – Staying Grounded: Gratitude and Balance18:00 – The Power of Gratitude and Resilience19:13 – Finding Balance in Life19:33 – Closing Thoughts: Raising Awareness for BenStreaming on all platforms:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14YEU0UkAOGpdWbazdZ19W?si=QFJhoDO2Q7CrcYDHiMaMEA🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6rha39hiiHtbGoHVFnTGA🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-it-is/id1783785566🎞 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/e12b1c97-e5d0-4d11-8fcd-ca31a0ea12a1/how-it-is

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Welcome to the How It Is Podcast, where we tell you how it is! Dive into the realities of building a business, navigating the auto finance industry, and mastering compliance. We share unfiltered conversations about the highs, the lows, and everything in between—offering insights, tips, and stories from the front lines. Whether you're a business owner, a professional in motor finance, or simply curious about the challenges of a highly regulated industry, this podcast gives you the real deal. No fluff, no filters—just how it is.

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    How It Is