NRG Insights

NRG Insights is a series interviewing industry leaders within the financial sector, hosted by Marcus Nanson from NRG Resourcing. The series dives into key areas of business, discussing everything from social media, company progression, industry news and tips to success.

NRG Insights is a business podcast hosted by Marcus Nanson, with 159 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Marcus Nanson hosts NRG Insights, a business show with 159 episodes published.

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  Episode #144

  Rising Stars 2026: Why The First Few Years Matter Most with Harry Downer

  Jul 20, 202628 minS1

  In this episode of NRG Insights, Marcus is joined by Harry Downer from Raw Capital Partners to discuss his route into financial services through an apprenticeship rather than the traditional university path. Harry shares how early sales experience helped him develop the communication and relationship-building skills that have supported his career in business development. He also reflects on the value of mentorship, learning on the job, and why curiosity and asking questions are so important when you're starting out. In this episode, we discuss: - Choosing an apprenticeship over university - Learning through experience - Building relationships in financial services - The value of mentors - Developing confidence early in your career - Advice for anyone starting out in finance Listen now... If you like this episode, don’t forget to share and tag NRG in your post and let us know what you liked so we can record more fantastic content for you.

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  Episode #143

  Rising Stars 2026: Standing Out Early in Your Finance Career with Jack Grey

  Jul 13, 202631 minS1

  In this episode of NRG Insights: Rising Stars 2026, Marcus is joined by Jack Grey from P10 Financial to explore what it takes to build a career in specialist finance at a young age. Jack's career began in personal banking before moving into mortgage advice, where he completed his CeMAP qualification. After qualifying during one of the toughest periods for the mortgage market, he made the move to P10 Financial, where an unexpected opportunity saw him transition into bridging, development and commercial finance. Since then, Jack has worked alongside some of the industry's most respected professionals, developing both his technical knowledge and his understanding of what it takes to build lasting relationships with clients and introducers. The podcast explores the value of mentorship, why personality can be one of your biggest strengths, and how young professionals can build credibility in an industry where experience is often highly valued. Jack also shares his thoughts on networking, developing a personal brand and why putting yourself out there can create opportunities that wouldn't otherwise exist. In this episode... - Jack's journey from retail banking into specialist finance - Qualifying during a challenging mortgage market - Learning bridging, development and commercial finance - The role mentorship has played in his career - Why relationships are at the heart of financial services - Building your personal brand through networking and LinkedIn - Standing out early in your career - Advice for young professionals entering the industry Whether you're looking to break into financial services or establish yourself in specialist finance, Jack shares practical insights from his own experience of building a career in a relationship-driven industry. If you like this episode, don’t forget to share and tag NRG in your post and let us know what you liked so we can record more fantastic content for you.

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  Episode #142

  Rising Stars 2026: How to Turn Rejection Into Progress with Peter Maina

  Jul 6, 202629 minS1

  In this episode of NRG Insights: Rising Stars 2026, Marcus sits down with Peter Maina, Business Development Manager at MS Lending. Peter's route into financial services wasn't planned. What started with a chance conversation led him into mortgages, before progressing through broking and eventually into specialist lending. Throughout the conversation, Peter reflects on the importance of resilience, building relationships and making the most of opportunities, even when they don't go to plan. One of the strongest messages from the episode is that rejection doesn't have to slow your career down. Whether it's reaching out to someone in the industry, applying for a role or pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, Peter believes progress often comes from taking chances that other people avoid. The discussion also explores the role of mentorship, why representation matters, and how transferable skills can help people break into financial services, even without a traditional finance background. In this episode... - Peter's route into financial services - Moving from mortgages into specialist lending - Why rejection shouldn't stop your progression - Building confidence early in your career - The value of mentorship and representation - Identifying and using transferable skills - Developing relationships in specialist finance - Advice for anyone looking to build a career in the industry Whether you're trying to break into financial services or looking to take the next step in your career, Peter shares practical insights from his own journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. If you like this episode, don’t forget to share and tag NRG in your post and let us know what you liked so we can record more fantastic content for you.

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  Episode #141

  Rising Stars 2026: Why Good BDMs Do More Than Sell with Harry Pleasance

  Jun 15, 202626 minS1

  In this episode of NRG Insights: Rising Stars 2026, Marcus sits down with Harry Pleasance, Business Development Manager at Glenhawk. Harry has spent more than a decade in financial services, building experience across retail banking, investment platforms, later life lending, residential mortgages, buy-to-let, commercial finance and bridging. That broad background has shaped how he approaches business development today. Rather than focusing purely on products and transactions, Harry believes the best BDMs become trusted partners to brokers by understanding the wider market, helping solve problems and supporting clients beyond their own proposition. The conversation explores Harry’s journey from corporate banking into specialist lending, the lessons he's learned along the way, and why relationships continue to be one of the biggest differentiators in a competitive market. Harry also shares his thoughts on education, market knowledge and what younger professionals can do to build credibility and trust early in their careers. In this episode: Harry’s route into financial services and specialist lending The move from corporate environments into specialist finance Why good BDMs do more than just sell products Building long-term relationships with brokers The importance of education in a fast-moving industry How broad market knowledge helps brokers and clients What makes a BDM valuable in today’s market Lessons learned from working across multiple lending sectors Whether you're a broker, lender, BDM or someone building a career in specialist finance, this episode offers a practical look at what relationship-led business development really looks like. Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube If you like this episode, don’t forget to share and tag NRG in your post and let us know what you liked so we can record more fantastic content for you.

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  Episode #140

  The Career Advice That Keeps Coming Up in Finance

  Jun 8, 202624 minS1

  People build careers in finance in very different ways. Some start in sales. Some come through lending. Some build businesses. Others progress through leadership roles over time. But despite those different paths, certain pieces of advice seem to come up again and again. In this episode, we bring together highlights from previous NRG Insights conversations with Adam Butler, Paula Mercer, Andy Alvarez, Aby Pickford and Roz Cawood. The discussion covers some of the themes that repeatedly surface across the industry, including relationships, resilience, career progression, leadership and personal growth. While every guest has a different perspective and experience, there are clear similarities in how successful people approach challenges, opportunities and long-term career development. Topics discussed include: The career advice that continues to resonate across the industry Why relationships play such an important role in long-term success Learning from setbacks and difficult periods The importance of consistency and reputation Leadership, growth and progression Taking opportunities when they arise Featured guests: Adam Butler Paula Mercer Andy Alvarez Abi Pickford Roz Cawood Whether you're early in your career or have spent years in the industry, this episode offers a collection of perspectives from people who have built successful careers across financial services. If you like this episode, don’t forget to share and tag NRG in your post and let us know what you liked so we can record more fantastic content for you.

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