From Football to Finance with Kelsey Phillips

This week on NRG Insights, Marcus is joined by Kelsey Phillips, founder of Arose Finance.From chasing a career in professional football to landing a role on the trading floors at Goldman Sachs, Kelsey's journey has been built on resilience, ambition, and a drive to succeed against the odds.After establishing herself in investment banking, she took the bold leap to entrepreneurship, founding Arose Finance, a commercial brokerage that's already making an impact in the industry.In this episode, Kelsey shares how she navigated major career transitions, built a business from scratch, and why adaptability and determination are key ingredients to long-term success.In this conversation, we cover:How Kelsey went from professional football to financial servicesLessons learned from high-pressure environments like Goldman SachsWhy she left investment banking to start her own brokerageThe realities of building a business at 27 with no roadmapHow to create trust and credibility fast in a competitive marketAdvice for anyone thinking about launching their own firmKelsey's story is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, brokers, and anyone aiming to carve their own path in finance.If 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.