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Diary of a Debt Advisor
- C for Charity
- P for Pensioners
- D for Divorce
- W for Weddings
- P for Planning
- F for Family
- P for Pressure
- E for Equity
- H for Housing
- R for Relationships
- B for Buy-to-let
- I for Income
- R for Retirement
- S for Shame
- I for Illness
- B for Bust
- C for Criticism
- M for Mental health
- H for Hormones
- R for Remortgage
- D for Director
- T for Travel
- B for Banks
- H for Humour
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In Profile with...
- Dave Collier of CA Tax Solutions
- Nicki Stewart of Money Return Ltd
- Peter Welch of Bridgewater Equity Release
- Justin Rees of LeadPoint UK
- Gerri Riddiough of Financial Bliss
- Stephen Brown of Classic Mortgages
- Sue Forrest at 1st Stop Debt Solutions
- John Fairhurst of Payplan
- Ross Walker of EuroDebt
- Neil Cronshaw of Varden Nuttall
- Bev Budsworth of The Debt Advisor
- Hayley Newton of Ashley Park Debt Solutions
- Ian Woodley of Now Financial
- Barry Mitchell of Recro Debt Management Services
- Aftab Zahoor of Debt-Simple Limited
- Mark Fawcett of Release Money Group
- David Rankin of Harrington Brooks
- Nick Pearson of Paymex Group
- Andrew Smith of ClearDebt Group
- Lee Healey of IncomeMAX
- Daniel Walker of The Debt Professionals
- Anthony Sharp of Anthony Sharp Associates
- Michael Fitch of Fairpoint Group Plc
- Charles Greed of In Control Debt Solutions Ltd
- Melanie Taylor of DEMSA
- Emma Bryn-Jones of Zero-credit Limited
- Stephen Robertson of Metis Partners
- Rehan Ahmed of Kingsland Business Recovery
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Features
- Will enquiry find a case for fee-paying DMCs?
- Charging Orders - Threat or security?
- Are back book buy-outs the future?
- Bailiffs 'Exposure' - The aftermath
- New proposals: a stepping stone for bankrupts
- Debt and depression - a holistic approach
- Full and Final Settlements - a win-win solution?
- Repossession - a threat to overcome?
- Debt Relief Orders - the new bankruptcy?
- County Court Judgments - how can DMCs assist?
- Sale and rent back regulation - protecting the vulnerable
- The debt showdown - IVAs vs Trust Deeds
- Payday lenders cashing in on credit crunch
- Clever money management - the key to tackling debt
- The debt-trimental impact of friends and family borrowing
- IFAs speak out over impending RDR
- DMT delves into the world of insolvency
- Paydayloan companies: Case study from the Debt Advisor
- The secret to making debt leads work
- Top 10 money-saving apps
- Is the finance industry responsible for the nation’s debts?
- Dundee-based brokerage wins Business of the Year award for debt solutions
- FSA facing a difficult year ahead
- One advisor, two debt management referrals and over £600 commission
- Serious Fraud Office – Costing less but more effective?
- Former mortgage packager tells of transition to award winning debt advisor
- EuroDebt and mortgageforce partnership goes from strength to strength
- Paydayloan companies: Case study from the Debt Advisor
- From investment banker to debt advisor: EuroDebt welcomes new franchisee
- Family debt advice business scoops Franchisee of the Year award
- In The Spotlight...Jenni Slader, EuroDebt Franchisee
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Regional Adviser of the Year speaks out on going from bank manager to debt solutions franchisee
Having recently won the Debt Management Today 2009 award for Regional Adviser of the Year (North), Paul Sowerby has spoken out about his move from a bank manager to a franchisee for debt management company, Pentagon.
“Joining Pentagon and working as a debt advisor has been a real role reversal,” Mr Sowerby explained. “This is because I am now helping people manage and pay off their debts, where as before, when I was a bank manager I was encouraging people to get into debt.”
However, Mr Sowerby resented the long, unsociable work hours that his former job required, and the time it was taking away from him being with his family, so two years ago he became involved in working with Pentagon, which fit his background in financial services.
“I liked the fact my earning potential was uncapped, I could work from home and help people in the process, so I decided to launch my franchise in November 2007, which covers Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire and Humberside.” He continued.
Now working towards an annual turnover of over £100,000, Mr Sowerby speaks highly of the support he receives as part of the franchise package, which includes training courses, meetings, marketing materials and having a mentor on hand.
As those working in the financial services industry face the current challenges of a stumbling house market, low consumer confidence and banks reluctant to take on any risk, Mr Sowerby is proof that a change of direction can be rewarding.
“From day one I have had a steady stream of business from leads generated by head office and myself.” He confirmed. “To keep its franchise owners motivated, Pentagon runs incentives throughout the year. Last year, I smashed the sales target and joined a few other successful franchise owners on a super-car driving day on the Yorkshire Moors. This was an excellent reward as we all had the opportunity to drive cars such as a Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin and Porsche. These incentives are brilliant and I am determined to qualify for the next one, which is a weekend away in London and a night at the Proms.”
