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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2025 · 38 MIN

Founding a Brokerage in Real Time with James McCudden and Sean Hirschle

from NRG Insights · host Marcus Nanson

In this episode of NRG Insights, Marcus Nanson sits down with James McCudden and Sean Hirschle, the co-founders of specialist mortgage brokerage Hirschle Hughes.They share the real story of leaving a large city brokerage to start their own business from scratch. James and Sean talk openly about the leap from employees to business owners, how they built Hirschle Hughes from the ground up, and what it takes to grow a specialist brokerage in today’s market.Whether you’re thinking about starting your own brokerage, building a team, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes reality of growing a business in specialist finance, this is a conversation worth tuning into.In This Episode...The risks (and rewards) of starting your own brokerageLeaving the comfort of a large city firmWhat it’s really like to grow a specialist brokerage from scratchBuilding trusted referral networks with accountants and solicitorsManaging cash flow and growing a team in the early daysCreating a company culture that actually worksLessons learned and advice for brokers thinking about going soloFor more NRG Insights episodes, salary guides, and financial services content, follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify, and Facebook.Find out more www.nrg-resourcing.co.ukIf you like this episode, don’t forget to share and tag NRG in your post and let us know  what you liked so we can record more fantastic content for you.

In this episode of NRG Insights, Marcus Nanson sits down with James McCudden and Sean Hirschle, the co-founders of specialist mortgage brokerage Hirschle Hughes. They share the real story of leaving a large city brokerage to start their own business from scratch. James and Sean talk openly about the leap from employees to business owners, how they built Hirschle Hughes from the ground up, and what it takes to grow a specialist brokerage in today’s market. Whether you’re thinking about start...

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