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In this weeks episode I'm delighted to welcome Michael Taylor, Founder of Shifting Shares and a full-time professional trader. 

Michael has develivered TedX talks on trading and interestingly invest with own capital so is taking all the risk. He gives us the 411 on how to become a trader, what you need to know and most importantly the risks associated with this type of investing.

We discuss:

🧠 Trading vs investing - what's the difference?
🧠 What beginners need to know about trading 
🧠 Understanding the basics of stock charts
🧠 The mentality required to be a successful stock trader
🧠 How to manage stock market crashes
🧠 Some of Michael's successful trades and how he did it
🧠 How Michael nearly lost it all because of one companies fraudulent activities

AND SO MUCH MORE!

** Please note this episode is NOT considered financial advice. When you invest your capital is at risk and you may get back less than what you put in. This podcast is for educational purposes only and Up the Gains Ltd always encourages you to do your own research.
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This week I'm delighted to welcome the legend that is Jack Mangles, Founder of MentorME.

Jack is on a mission to stop 100,000 entrepreneurs being scammed by gurus! After 6 years in the corporate consulting world, Jack turned his eyes to side hustles during the pandemic to bolster his income. 

Turning an initial £400 investment in stock into £130,000 in revenue on Amazon in 12 months. 

Building on this, Jack wanted to diversify, but could not find anyone he could trust for mentoring, so the mission and vision of MentorME was born… the first vetted mentoring marketplace for side hustles & entrepreneurship. 

In this episode:
🥁 How finding the right mentor is key to success
🥁 Why the top businesses in the world all have mentorship programs
🥁 How to leverage mentors for their network and opportunites
🥁 Jack's dive into Amazon FBA and how he's turned that into a 6 figure business
🥁 How to look out for scam from 'gurus' online 
🥁 What are unrealistic claims and some of the big red flags 

AND SO MUCH MORE

🔗 Key Links

MentorME > https://mentorme.io/
Jack on Insta > https://www.instagram.com/jack_mentorme/
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Today I welcome the wonderful Ellie Austin-Williams, Founder of This Girl Talks Money and author of the book Money Talks: A Lifestyle Guide for Financial Wellbeing.

This Girl Talks Money is a comunnity of over 40,000 people and I'm a huge fan of Ellie's work and book! Ellie is also a recent parent and we dived deep into the current state of the UK childcare system. 

In this episode:
Exploring the disparity in maternity and paternity leave policies: From minimum standards to enhanced benefits.The high cost of childcare in the UKEmbracing flexible working and job sharingTackling financial challenges for parentsNavigating financial milestones and financial anxietyThe impact of hustle culture on well-beingThe search for purpose in work: Key to long-term satisfaction and well-being.The art of balancing financial objectives and personal fulfilment The role of self-reflection and conscious decision-making.AND SO MUCH MORE!!

🔗 Key Links 

📲 Ellie's Instagram >> https://www.instagram.com/thisgirltalksmoney
📚 Money Talks Book >> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Money-Talks-Lifestyle-Financial-Wellbeing/dp/1786787997
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This week I'm delighted to welcome the legend that is Peter Komolafe to the podcast. 

Peter has been inspirational for me as a personal finance content creator and his YouTube channel is AWESOME! 

He recently helped champion a petition to get the government to change our education system to have mandatory personal finance lessons AND he's got an incredible new book out called 'The Money Basics' too 📚

What's in this episode:
How mindset plays a crucial role in managing finances effectively.How debt and budgeting are common struggles, but they can be overcome with proper financial control and budgeting.How using credit cards correctly involves understanding how they work and paying off the balance in full each month.How the current UK financial landscape is challenging, with inflation and rising costs impacting individuals' finances.How more workplaces can support employees' financial wellbeing by providing resources, workshops, and clear communication about employee benefits.All about the book 'The Money Basics'Peters new book club with a twistAND MUCH MUCH MORE!!

Links 🔗

Get 'The Money Basics' on Amazon >> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Money-Basics-Manage-money-future/dp/0008620350

Peter's YouTube channel >> https://www.youtube.com/@peterkomolafe
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This week I'm delighted to welcome Adam Lees, Head of Marketing at InvestEngine.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE OFFER - Get up to £50 when you invest £100 with InvestEngine  >>
https://upthegains.co.uk/visit-investengine/

ALSO - Get up to £2,500 when you transfer your ISA to InvestEngine. Open to new and existing InvestEngine clients, if you’re a new customer we’ll also count any cash top‑ups towards your bonus tier. (T&C's Apply - Capital is at Risk)

I've made no secret about my love for the InvestEngine brand - they are doing some fantastic work helping people get into investing but equally in areas like bridging the gender investment gap. 

What's in this episode:
Exploring InvestEngine's approach to offering low-cost, diversified portfolios through ETFs.The significance of understanding fees to maximise investment returns.A comparison between managed and DIY investing options for investors.The importance of increasing financial education and addressing the gender investment gap.An insight into SIPs (Self-Invested Personal Pensions) and their role in giving individuals control over their pension investments.Updates on the upcoming changes to ISAs, allowing for multiple stocks and shares ISAs to be opened in a single year.A focus on InvestEngine's commitment to ETF investing, offering a range of investment options and expert management within SIPs.Discussing ETFs as a technology enabling a variety of investment products and their potential for lower fees compared to traditional active fund management.AND SO MUCH MORE!!

🚨 EXCLUSIVE OFFER - Get up to £50 when you invest £100 with InvestEngine  >>
https://upthegains.co.uk/visit-investengine/

ALSO - Get up to £2,500 when you transfer your ISA to InvestEngine. Open to new and existing InvestEngine clients, if you’re a new customer we’ll also count any cash top‑ups towards your bonus tier. (T&C's Apply - Capital is at Risk)

** The information in this podcast is NOT financial advice it is meant for educational purposes only. Always do your own research before making financial decisions. When you invest your capital is at risk.
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This week I welcome one of THE biggest personal finance creators in the game, Gabriel Nussbaum. 

I've been a big follower of Gabriels content for a couple of years now and his style of distilling complex financial topics down into fun, easy to understand short videos is simply 1st class. 

With over 1.5 million followers across all social media platforms Gabriel's nailing it right now and we got him on to discuss...

- The role of social media in education and financial literacy 
- How to know whats good and bad info on socials 
- Common misconceptions and issues with people's personal finances
- Understanding gross and net income on your payslips
- How lucrative content creation can be and the opportunities for young people
- Why learning content creation now is an important skill to have 
- The impact the £21.6 billion creator economy is having on education

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Gabriel's Links 🔗
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gabrielinussbaum
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gabriel.nussbaum
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-nussbaum/
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