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The Specialist - a Pepper Money PodcastAuthor: Pepper Money
Get the lowdown on whats going on in the mortgage industry in around 20 minutes with our very own Rob Barnard and special guests. In this podcast series well be talking to mortgage industry thought leaders who arent afraid to address pressing issues happening in the here and now. The content of this podcast is for UK based mortgage intermediaries. The opinions expressed in this podcast are personal to the presenter and guest and may not reflect the views of Pepper Money. #PepperSpecialistPodcast Language: en Genres: Business News, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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S7 E2: Breaking down barriers in mortgages: building a modern brokerage with Joel Bailey-Wilson
Episode 2
Monday, 13 April, 2026
In this episode of The Specialist, host Rob Barnard sits down with Joel Bailey-Wilson, founder of Meta Mortgages, to explore what it really takes to build a mortgage brokerage from the ground up in today’s mortgage market.Joel shares the story behind launching Meta Mortgages, from the gap he saw in the market to the realities of starting a business without many of the traditional advantages that have long existed in financial services. Together, they dig into the practical and cultural barriers new founders often face, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, and how determination, adaptability and belief play a critical role in overcoming them.A key theme of the conversation is the power of personal branding and social media. Joel explains how putting authenticity at the heart of his business, and meeting customers where they already are online. Looking to the future, Joel offers honest advice to aspiring mortgage entrepreneurs and shares his hopes for how the industry can evolve to create a more accessible, inclusive path for the next generation of founders.
