Taking a career leap: What’s holding you back?

This week’s guest is Marcus Crowther of MWC group. Marcus is a young adviser based in sunny Malta, he talks to Elena about his career journey so far. Marcus goes into detail about how he got into financial planning and, in true FPL style, really opens up about his thought processes, as well as his own mental health which has led him down the path he has chosen. This is a fantastic episode for anyone who is looking to get into the profession, but also great for those who have ever felt like fear has stopped them from taking a career leap at any time in their lives. Marcus is a meticulous planner and a creature of habit, so he gives us some tried and tested tips which have helped him in his career thus far. Marcus also talks us through his thoughts around going to university. He is a brilliant example of someone who is driven, successful and career-minded who chose not to go down the university route. Find out why in this week’s hugely enlightening episode. Time Stamps 00:00:00 | Intro 00:01:18 | Marcus career journey 00:06:03 | Why financial services 00:08:44 | Advice for starting out/getting into the financial profession 00:12:25 | Moving country 00:16:50 | Handling age as hurdle 00:21:46 | Not going to university is an advantage 00:25:43 | Pushing outside the comfort zone 00:33:09 | The importance of routine 00:36:02 | Progressive mindset 00:40:47 | Creating change you want to see 00:43:19 | Accessibility to financial planning 00:47:15 | 5 year goal   YouTube Footer Be sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within Financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! Below are some excellent links from our sponsor Recruit UK for any aspiring or experienced financial planners looking for new job opportunities or looking to get ahead in their career.  If you're looking to start your career in Financial Planning, check out the Financial Planner Life Academy here: https://recruitukltd.co.uk/fpl-academy/ Experienced and searching for a new role within the financial planning profession? Click here - https://recruitukltd.co.uk/job-consultation/ - for a free career consultation.  Check out the 2023 Financial planning Salary Guide here - https://recruitukltd.co.uk/the-recruit-uk-salary-guide/   If you would like to discuss partnering with The Financial Planner Life for jobs, advertising, marketing or academies please reach out to [email protected] or call 07854778712. #financialplanning #financialadvisor #financialadviser #wealthmanagement #financialpodcast Be sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within Financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! If you're looking to start your career in Financial Planning, check out the Financial Planner Life Academy hereCheck out the 2023 Financial planning Salary Guide here. Reach out to [email protected] in regards to sponsorship, partnerships, videography or career development.

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Welcome to The Financial Planner Life Podcast. We cover an intimate and honest account of what it’s really like to work in the financial planning industry. Our guests share their stories of success, failures and learnings, as well as what to expect from a career in the industry! We host guests at various stages in their careers, as well as multiple roles to ensure that our audience has a variety each week. Financial planners, business owners, paraplanners and back-office staff all have their own story to share, and The Financial Planner Life podcast is a platform for them to talk about their personal and professional journey. The podcast covers a multitude of topics, from mindset and motivation, health and wellbeing all the way to diversity and inclusion. We approach each episode with the idea that it is going to educate and spark a conversation within the industry with topics that may not be openly discussed. So, if you are thinking of becoming a financial adviser, or you’re curious about learning more about this brilliant sector, we urge you to give the podcast a listen. The Host: Sam Oakes is the host of The Financial Planner Life Podcast. He currently sits as Director at Recruit UK, who since 2008 has been supporting leading national and global financial planning firms in finding the best talent. Prior to his career in recruitment, Sam has always had a passion for financial services and has been in the industry for over 15 years. He sees himself as a partner to the industry and wants to contribute useful resources such as this podcast to educate those further who are seeking advice and help about how to push their careers forward in this amazing industry.