In this episode of The Financial Planning Podcast, Lewis sits down with Nick Hawkins, founder of NH Wealth, to talk about leaving the corporate world, starting a financial planning firm from scratch and the power of finding your niche.
Nick shares his journey from investment management into financial planning, why he launched NH Wealth in 2023, and how a desire for more control over his time and family life played a huge part in making the leap into business ownership.
They dive into Nick's decision to specialise in working with lawyers, the common financial challenges faced by high earners, and why getting really clear on who you want to serve can transform your marketing and business development.
Nick also talks openly about the reality of starting a firm with zero clients, learning to market yourself, creating his Lawyers Financial Blueprint, and his ambition to make NH Wealth the go-to financial planning firm for lawyers in the UK.
From niching and lead generation to lifestyle creep, financial education and building a business around the life you want, there are loads of practical lessons in this one for financial planners and owner managers.