Transferring your skills: Why ex-sporting and ex-military workers make great financial advisers

If you have spent a portion of your life pursuing and building a career in the sporting industry or the military, there may come a time when you find yourself retiring or leaving the sector before you are ready to give up work altogether, and in this episode we discuss why you should be considering a career leap to financial advice. Our host, Hannah Vaughan Jones, is joined by ex-military Patrick Glennon, Director at Patrick James Solutions, and ex-golfer James Reiss, CEO at David James Wealth, and together they discuss the abundance of transferrable skills you’ll uncover from people with these career backgrounds and the value they can add to your business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Beyond the balance sheet lifts the lid on the world of financial advice, removing the typical stereotypes and allowing listeners to see the industry in a more real, honest and empathetic light. Hosted by journalist and presenter Hannah Vaughan Jones, the series addresses common misconceptions head on, gathering advice from practicing advisers and speaking with those who have overcome hurdles to choose this path, from all walks of life. The podcast is a useful tool for existing advisers, providing useful tips on business development as well as providing insight for anyone considering a new career.