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TRAP: The Real Adviser Podcast

Alan Smith; Andy Hart; Carl Widger; Nick Lincoln

Four business-owning entrepreneurial knuckleheads chew the fat on the sometimes murky, always quirky, world of UK and Irish personal finance.

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  • Today · 1 hr 38 min

    108 - HSBC v AI: A Portent?

    TRAP Forum is up and running. Join and take part: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/offers/EsrBjfso/checkout In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: HSBC v AI: A Portent? TRAPist question from beloved TRAPist ….. Not this time, as we were overrunning! Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #107
    October 8 · 1 hr 20 min

    107 - ETF ABCs

    TRAP Forum is up and running. Join and take part: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/offers/EsrBjfso/checkout In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: WTF with ETFs? TRAPist question from beloved TRAPist Joe Finn: http://LinkedIn.com/joefinn Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #106
    September 24 · 1 hr 15 min

    106 - AI Slop Grenades Incoming!

    TRAP Forum is up and running. Join and take part: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/offers/EsrBjfso/checkout In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: AI Slop Grenades - How To Defuse Them TRAPist question from beloved TRAPist T Holder Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #105
    September 10 · 1 hr 48 min

    105 - GRAHAM FOSTER: My DA Journey With The FCA

    TRAP Forum is up and running. Join and take part: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/offers/EsrBjfso/checkout In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: GRAHAM FOSTER: My DA Journey With The FCA TRAPist question from beloved TRAPist Neil B Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #104
    August 27 · 1 hr 35 min

    104 - Finish With A Flourish

    TRAP Forum is up and running. Join and take part: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/offers/EsrBjfso/checkout In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: “Finish With A Flourish” TRAPist question from beloved TRAPist Patrick Duggan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-duggan-06a61719/ Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #103
    August 13 · 1 hr 50 min

    103 - KEITH BUTTEN - Succession Planning Done Right

    TRAP Forum is up and running. Join and take part: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/offers/EsrBjfso/checkout In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: KEITH BUTTEN - Succession Planning Done Right TRAPist question from beloved TRAPist Anon (not his real name) Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #102
    July 30 · 1 hr 48 min

    102 - JAMES BARDEN: Giving Recruiters A Good Name

    TRAP Forum is up and running. Join and take part: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/offers/EsrBjfso/checkout In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: JAMES BARDEN - GIVING RECRUITERS A GOOD NAME TRAPist question from beloved TRAPist Conor Calahane Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #101
    July 16 · 1 hr 37 min

    101 - LISA JOHNSTONE - How To Buy a Financial Advice Business

    TRAP Forum is up and running. Join and take part: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/offers/EsrBjfso/checkout In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: LISA JOHNSTONE: How To Buy a Financial Advice Business TRAPist question from beloved TRAPist Lee Denham https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-w-denham-lifestyle-financial-adviser-awpetr-certltcp-adv-dipfa-fsre-cemap-cefa-98070b2b/ Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #100
    July 2 · 1 hr 24 min

    100 - Not Out!

    In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: 100 Not Out! TRAPist question from beloved TRAPist Tom L Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #99
    June 18 · 2 hr

    99 - COLIN LAWSON: Maintaining Equilibrium When Scaling

    In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: COLIN LAWSON - Maintaining Equilibrium When Scaling TRAPist question from beloved TRAPist A Cooper on https://www.mandg.com/dam/pru/shared/documents/en/pruf100920001.pdf Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #98
    June 4 · 1 hr 33 min

    98 - TRAP: Taking Stock and Looking Forward

    In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: TRAP - Taking Stock and Moving Forward TRAPist question from beloved TRAPist Tom Goodwin https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-goodwin-992b24a8/ Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #97
    May 21 · 1 hr 21 min

    97 - TRAP LIVE26!

    In this latest pile of TRAP, live and in front of 240 devoted and very thirsty TRAPists at 229 Great Portland Street, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: TRAP TRACK 2026 TRAPist question from… our audience, strictly Chatham House, so nada for you. 45 mins of gold dust, which you got, if you were there..... Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #96
    May 7 · 1 hr 44 min

    96 - RORY SUTHERLAND - AI, The Universe, and Everything

    In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: RORY SUTHERLAND - Life, The Universe, and Everything Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #95
    April 23 · 1 hr 28 min

    95 - The Price of Pessimism

    In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: The Pessimist Perception Problem TRAPist question from Ash S Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #94
    April 9 · 1 hr 47 min

    94 - MATT ABOUZEID - Institutional to Individual: Asset Management to Full Fat FP

    TRAP LIVE26 tickets on sale here: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/ In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: Matt Abouzeid: From Provider To Planner TRAPist question from Stefan H Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #93
    March 26 · 1 hr 29 min

    93 - MADISON McCALL: At The Vanguard of Full Fat Financial Planning

    TRAP LIVE26 tickets on sale here: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/ In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: interview with Madison McCall, Senior Multi-Asset Investment Product Specialist for Vanguard UK TRAPist question from Richard Polson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardpolson93/ Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #92
    March 12 · 1 hr 42 min

    92 - Star Fund Managers: Fairytales or Superheroes?

    TRAP LIVE26 tickets on sale here: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/ In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: Star Fund Managers: Fairytales or Superheroes TRAPist question from Sean Lowson: LinkedIn.com/in/seanlowson Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #91
    February 26 · 1 hr 40 min

    91 - ROHIT VAISH FROM SATURN: AI: Revolution or Ruin for Financial Planning?

    TRAP LIVE26 tickets on sale here: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/ In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: Rohit Vaish from Saturn on AI in financial services TRAPist question from Chris Rayner https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-rayner-9216a645 Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #90
    February 12 · 1 hr 18 min

    90 - BRETT DAVIDSON: The Financial Planning Wizard of Aus

    TRAP LIVE26 tickets on sale here: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/ In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: The Financial Planning Wizard of Aus TRAPist question from Patrick Duggan Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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  • #89
    January 29 · 1 hr 27 min

    89 - OLA ABDUL: Fundment Fundamentals

    TRAP LIVE26 tickets on sale here: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/ In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss Topical Titbits Meat and Potatoes: Interview with Fundment CEO and founder, Ola Abdul TRAPist question from Wilson R Culture Corner Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinks ============================ Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

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