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Every week, we tackle the issues that teenagers and young adults face and offer our experiences and advice! We cover a whole range of issues from Financial & Business topics to what really makes you happy! Join us every Monday for a new episode!
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Episode 32 | @savemycents

The First Quarter Club PodcastAug 23, 2021

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Episode 36 | THE RISING COST OF LIVING; how to manage your finances and budget in 2022 ๐Ÿ’ฐ

Episode 36 | THE RISING COST OF LIVING; how to manage your finances and budget in 2022 ๐Ÿ’ฐ

Weโ€™re back with a fundamental episode! With the costs of living at an all time high, Joe and Hannah talk about some of the methods to manage your finances, including how to create a budget and start saving your cash ๐Ÿ’ธ
May 04, 202236:58
Episode 35 - @XRPTHENORTH IS BACK?! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿ’ธ

Episode 35 - @XRPTHENORTH IS BACK?! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿ’ธ

This week we had the absolute pleasure of having one of our first and favourite guests back on the podcast, and what perfect timing this is! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Nick, more commonly known as @XRPTHENORTH on social media joins us on the podcast almost a year later, and what a year itโ€™s been! ๐ŸŒš๐Ÿš€

For those of you know donโ€™t know, Nick is an experienced crypto trader and educator, with an abundance of knowledge in the space. We catch up with Nick about his investing progress since last year, his views on the current market as well as his opinion on the future of crypto and the NFT space. ๐Ÿ“ˆ

Itโ€™s fantastic to see how far Nick has come over the past 12 months; his success and commitment to helping others is truly inspiring and there is a lot we can all learn from his experience. If you havenโ€™t listened to the first interview (episode 11) go check it out!

Thank you once again for joining us Nick and all the best for the future. We canโ€™t wait to catch up again in a years time who knows where weโ€™ll be ๐Ÿš€

Got a question? DM us and we will answer your questions on the next episode! ๐ŸŽ™

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Oct 06, 202101:11:26
Episode 34 | Connor Cotton - Managing Director at Not Going To Uni

Episode 34 | Connor Cotton - Managing Director at Not Going To Uni

This week we welcome Connor Cotton onto the show! Connor is an experienced business consultant and Managing Director of @notgoingtouni - the UKโ€™s leading website for school and colleague leavers ๐Ÿซ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ’ธ Connor speaks about his personal reasons for why he didnโ€™t go to University, and how he became inspired to help others with their early career journeys. He is dedicated to helping young people make informed decisions about their futures, which really aligns to what we do here at The First Quarter Club, so it was a delight to have Connor on the show to share his experience!
Sep 27, 202144:40
Episode 33 | Bazoo - The Worlds First Carbon Negative Toilet Paper!
Sep 01, 202131:25
Episode 32 | @savemycents

Episode 32 | @savemycents

On this episode we are delighted to speak with Shang from @savemycents ๐Ÿ’ธ

Shang talks to us about growing up, her early career and profession, and how she made 7 figures in her 30s!

Seen in Forbes, NextAdvisor, USAtoday, and NBC, Shang offers lessons on how to save your earnings and build substantial wealth. ๐Ÿ’ฐ

An incredibly inspiring episode with an array of hints and tips around compounding your cash and your happiness! ๐Ÿ’™

*please note that what we discuss on TFQCP is not financial advice. Invest at your own risk.
Aug 23, 202142:18
Episode 31 | Brooke Smedley

Episode 31 | Brooke Smedley

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Jul 26, 202138:33
Episode 30 | HOW TO CLIMB THE CORPORATE LADDER ๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ’ญ๐Ÿ’ธ

Episode 30 | HOW TO CLIMB THE CORPORATE LADDER ๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ’ญ๐Ÿ’ธ

Are you looking for a new job or a step up in your career? This is the perfect episode for you! ๐ŸŽ™

We recently posted a questionnaire on our socials, asking our listeners to send in topics and questions for us to discuss in our next episodes.

It was interesting to see that a number of questions were on the topic of career progression; how to find a job you really are passionate about and how to be successful in the process! ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ’ญ๐Ÿ’ธ

We cover a few main topics:

โญ๏ธ How to search for and find your perfect job
โญ๏ธ Interview tips and tricks
โญ๏ธ Advice for new starters

We hope you enjoyed this episode! Let us know what topics youโ€™d like us to discuss next ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŽ™
Jul 14, 202127:16
Episode 29 | James Catlin

Episode 29 | James Catlin

New Episode out now with @itsjcatlin ๐Ÿ’™

It was an absolute joy to have the brilliant James Catlin on the podcast; James talks about his early career and the trials and tribulations of owning his own business right in the heart of Portsmouth! Thank you James for coming on and we wish him the best in the future, and obviously Play Up Pompey! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

Make sure to like, follow and comment on our posts! ๐Ÿ‘

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Jun 28, 202152:43
Episode 28 | Laura Ann: Young Entrepreneurs of England

Episode 28 | Laura Ann: Young Entrepreneurs of England

Laura Ann - Entrepreneurial Guru! ๐Ÿ™Œ @lauyeo_ @yeoengland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Delighted to release this interview with Laura from the Young Entrepreneurs of England team; they are dedicated in helping small business owners navigate their way to success by creating a community of like minded individuals! Laura has an amazing background and is a highly motivated person and we had to make sure we got her on! Throughout the episode, there are loads of advice, so make sure you have your notebooks at the ready! ๐Ÿ‘€ Thank you so much to @lauyeo_ & @yeoengland and be sure to go over to the pages and show some love! โค๏ธ How can you help us? Follow, like, comment and share our social media pages to get the word out about @thefirstquarterclub Spotify, Google, Apple, Anchor: @TheFirstQuarterClub Instagram: @TheFirstQuarterClub Twitter: @FirstQuarterPod
Jun 21, 202142:48
Episode 27 | Brooke Hendrix: Professional Soccer Player, National Womenโ€™s Soccer League โšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Episode 27 | Brooke Hendrix: Professional Soccer Player, National Womenโ€™s Soccer League โšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Welcome Brooke to the podcast! Brooke is an American Soccer Player who plays as defender for Racing Louisville of the National Womenโ€™s Soccer League.
Jun 16, 202148:25
Episode 26 | Jade Paveley: Motosport Enthusiast!

Episode 26 | Jade Paveley: Motosport Enthusiast!

Championship winning Rally Driver, Jade Paveley, has competed in karts, race cars and rally cars attracting contracts from two car manufacturers, became the youngest driver to compete in a 24 Hour Race and won the Junior Welsh Tarmac Championship, her class and the King of Epynt Title in 2018. ๐Ÿ‘

During the pandemic in 2020, Jade turned the enforced break of motorsport to her advantage by diversifying and turned her attention to creating her podcast "Motorsport Now". She used the time to contact the BBC and helped to create and present a feature on the future of Wales Rally GB, gaining BBC coverage for Rallying for the first time since 2013. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Many thanks to Jade for coming on the podcast and we wish you luck in future competitions! ๐ŸŽ

Got any questions you want us to answer? DM us and we will answer your questions on the next episode!

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Jun 08, 202149:26
Episode 25 | Jamie McConnell - Professional Golf Instructor and Motivator ๐ŸŒ๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Episode 25 | Jamie McConnell - Professional Golf Instructor and Motivator ๐ŸŒ๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Jamie McConnell is a PGA Professional and High Performance coach based at the Claude Harmon Performance Academy in Dubai โ›ณ๏ธ
May 31, 202156:29
Episode 24 | Andrew Birt: Serial Entrepreneur and Investor!
May 26, 202158:30
Episode 23 | UNIVERSITY vs. FULL TIME WORK? ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’ธ

Episode 23 | UNIVERSITY vs. FULL TIME WORK? ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’ธ

Is going to university really worth it? Should you consider starting getting a full time job or a degree education first? Do well paying jobs really require having a degree level education? Are you thinking about doing a degree or debating what to do after your A levels?

In this episode, we talk about the ups and downs of going to university, and the advantages and disadvantages of starting full-time work straight from school. We give our view on the pros and cons, share our personal career journeys, and also talk about some of the alternatives to going to university full-time. ๐Ÿ’ธ

A timely debate as a number of our listeners may be stuck at the same crossroad and need help weighing up these options right now! ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿฆ

Let us know your views in the comments? ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿฝ

May 10, 202140:04
Episode 22 | A beginners guide to NFTโ€™s! ๐ŸŽจ

Episode 22 | A beginners guide to NFTโ€™s! ๐ŸŽจ

In this weeks episode we talk with Zack; a digital artist who has recently ventured into the NFT space, supporting creatives in the digital era and showcasing talent via his platform! ๐ŸŽจ ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽจ Zack shares his story about how he started off in the digital art space, the basics of creating and selling NFTโ€™s, the platforms to look out for and also his view on the future of digital art and how itโ€™s helped him to better understand crypto ๐Ÿช™๐Ÿ’ก This is a great episode if youโ€™re looking to understand the basics concept of NFTโ€™s - what they are and how to get involved yourself! ๐Ÿž Please remember that we are by no means experts on the subject of NFTs, we are simply sharing our views and experiences, All topics mentioned in this podcast are simply our opinions, not investment advice. Crypto-currencies are highly volatile and your capital is at risk. You should carry out your own independent research before making any investment decision. Thanks for listening and see again you next week! Hannah & Joe
Apr 28, 202136:41
Episode 21 | Tasty Mates! ๐Ÿฌ

Episode 21 | Tasty Mates! ๐Ÿฌ

Weโ€™re very lucky to have the creators of @TastyMates on our show this week! Joe and Nick share their journey about starting their very own sweet brand. We hear about their inspiration for creating their start up and how they found a gap in the market for their vegan product!

Joe and Nick share some fantastic tips on starting from scratch and building up a successful business. From marketing and branding to the taste testing the final product, these guys have it all covered!

Check out @tastymates on Instagram and Let us know which mate YOU are?
Apr 19, 202139:26
Episode 20 | @PropertybyKazy: Real Estate Developer & Investor

Episode 20 | @PropertybyKazy: Real Estate Developer & Investor

We are really excited to have Kazeem on the show this week to talk about his property investment journey ๐Ÿก

Kaz talks to us about how he started in property and shares some of his favourite investment strategies as well as hints and tips for those who are just starting out ๐Ÿ”‘

Itโ€™s particularly interesting to hear his view on the current market during COVID-19. ๐ŸŽ™

We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did, Let us know your thoughts in the comments! ๐Ÿ’™

@propertybykazy

*All topics mentioned in this podcast are simply our opinions and experiences, not investment advice. Crypto-currencies are highly volatile and your capital is at risk. You should carry out your own independent research before making any investment decision.
Apr 12, 202142:08
Episode 19 | Ariana Dunne: Life & Business Coach

Episode 19 | Ariana Dunne: Life & Business Coach

On this weeks episode we talk to the fantastic Ariana Dunne ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช One of our favourite episodes so far! We speak to Ariana about her incredible career as a journalist & life coach and hear some of her amazing stories along the way! Ariana is such an inspiration and has worked for some huge media organisations such as The Daily Mail, Bauer Media and Joe.com ๐Ÿ”ฅ Once again, thanks Ariana for giving up her time to speak to us! We hope you enjoy this Easter Special ๐Ÿฃ ๐Ÿ™ Make sure to follow the below socials: @ask_arianadunne @thefirstquarterclubpodcast
Apr 05, 202101:18:48
Episode 18 | Daniel Moses: Property Entrepreneur and Life Coach!

Episode 18 | Daniel Moses: Property Entrepreneur and Life Coach!

On this episode of TFQC we chat with Daniel Moses; a truly inspirational story starting in Nigeria and moving to the UK to forge a brilliant, successful property development business! ๐Ÿก

Daniel is a new age entrepreneur whoโ€™s knowledge and passion for property knows no bounds and we hope the advice and stories shared in this episode can benefit you on your journey to success!โšก๏ธ

A really motivating episode particularly for those of you who are thinking about taking the jump and buying property. A lot of great advice shared! ๐Ÿ’Ž

Make sure to follow the below socials:
@danielmosesdm
@thefirstquarterclubpodcast

Do you trade or invest? Let us know in the comments below! โฌ‡๏ธ

Want to listen to this episode? Check out the platforms below! ๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽ™

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*All topics mentioned in this podcast are simply our opinions and experiences, not investment advice. Crypto-currencies are highly volatile and your capital is at risk. You should carry out your own independent research before making any investment decision.
Mar 29, 202142:24
Episode 17 | Jack Eyers: GB Paracanoe Athlete and Entrepreneur!
Mar 22, 202144:21
Episode 16 | INTRO TO SEASON 3!
Mar 16, 202141:13
Episode 15 | Jordan Smith: Investor, Trader and Business Owner!

Episode 15 | Jordan Smith: Investor, Trader and Business Owner!

On this episode of TFQC we chat with Jordan Smith - a truly inspiring young entrepreneur who has recently started up his own clothing brand @atawestand ๐Ÿงข๐Ÿ‘š

We speak to Jordan about his early career in both the Retail and Financial Market, and find out how he got into trading and business during his time at University ๐Ÿ“ˆ

A really motivating episode particularly for those of you who are thinking about taking the jump and starting up your own business from scratch. A lot of great advice shared! ๐Ÿ’Ž

Make sure to follow the below socials:
@jordansmiff
@atawestand

*All topics mentioned in this podcast are simply our opinions and experiences, not investment advice. Crypto-currencies are highly volatile and your capital is at risk. You should carry out your own independent research before making any investment decision.
Mar 08, 202148:09
Episode 14 | Love island to Entrepreneur! @thesouthamptongirl

Episode 14 | Love island to Entrepreneur! @thesouthamptongirl

Ellisha-Jade - The Serial Entrepreneur! ๐Ÿ’™

Make sure to listen to our latest episode with @thesouthamptongirl ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™

Was a brilliant chat talking about the highs and lows of her business ventures, love island and TV experiences and her plans for the future! ๐Ÿ‘

She gave brilliant advice on how to start and run businesses and gives a honest opinion of her university experiences; Ellisha-Jade was the perfect guest and make sure to support her pages!!! ๐Ÿ‘Š

Got a question? DM us and we will answer your questions on the next episode! ๐ŸŽ™

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Feb 22, 202142:19
Episode 13 | @propertybyharps: A Female BOSS!

Episode 13 | @propertybyharps: A Female BOSS!

On this weeks episode we are joined by @propertybyharps - A Real Estate Developer, Qualified Accountant, and our very first Female Guest!

If you are someone thats thinking about stepping onto the property ladder, or even if youโ€™re interested in the investment side of property but just donโ€™t know where to start, this is the perfect episode for you ๐Ÿก

Harps shares her extraordinary journey, from her education and early career climbing the corporate ladder in the financial industry, buying her very first property and moving to Dubai, to more recent achievements like training to become a pilot!โœˆ๏ธ

A true Female Boss and it was a real pleasure to speak with someone so driven to achieve their goals and aspirations!๐Ÿฅ‡

*All topics mentioned in this podcast are simply our opinions and experiences, not investment advice. Crypto-currencies are highly volatile and your capital is at risk. You should carry out your own independent research before making any investment decision.

Thanks for listening!
Feb 15, 202142:39
Episode 12 | Max Blanc: Restaurant Entrepreneur and Cocktail Connoisseur

Episode 12 | Max Blanc: Restaurant Entrepreneur and Cocktail Connoisseur

On this episode we are joined by Max Blanc - The King of Hospitality and founder of Absolute Dining.

Max is a lover of all things hospitality, and is dedicated to sharing his fantastic dining experiences with the world. We hear about Maxโ€™s early years growing up between London and Paris, how his path brought him into the world of Hospitality, and what inspires him to follow his dream and create amazing food experiences.

Make sure to follow his socials:

@maximusblancinus
@absolutedining
@brookresturauntparis. *All topics mentioned in this podcast are simply our opinions and experiences, not investment advice. Crypto-currencies are highly volatile and your capital is at risk. You should carry out your own independent research before making any investment decision.
Feb 08, 202153:19
Episode 11 | @XRPtheNorth: A Beginners Guide to XRP!

Episode 11 | @XRPtheNorth: A Beginners Guide to XRP!

XRP TO THE MOON? ๐Ÿš€

A very timely episode! This week we are joined by Nick, an experienced crypto trader and educator, more commonly known as @XRPtheNorth. We delve into the world of XRP and various other Alt Coins and share our view on the current crypto climate.

*All topics mentioned in this podcast are simply our opinions and experiences, not investment advice. Crypto-currencies are highly volatile and your capital is at risk. You should carry out your own independent research before making any investment decision.

Thanks for listening!
Feb 01, 202159:59
Episode 10 | Investor Zone: Investing in the Stock Market

Episode 10 | Investor Zone: Investing in the Stock Market

On this episode we are joined by Kai and Conner, creators of @InvestorZoneUK ๐ŸŽ™ We hear about how they started off in the markets; why stocks & shares are their investment of choice, and tell us which stocks to look out for ๐Ÿš€ Join them on their path to financial freedom! Instagram: https://instagram.com/investorzoneuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/investorzoneuk YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCvxt6UrHMCfuX5B1RdIF89Q *All topics mentioned in this podcast are simply our opinions and experiences, not investment advice. Stocks and Shares are highly volatile and your capital is at risk. You should carry out your own independent research before making any investment decision.
Jan 25, 202150:01
Episode 9 - Alfred Dzadey: Property Investments 101

Episode 9 - Alfred Dzadey: Property Investments 101

Welcome to Episode 9 - our Property developing and investing special with @alfred_dzadey where we chat about all things Property!

We hear about Alfreds early career, how he got into Property, as well as his opinion on the future of the Property market and his plans for the future. ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Got any questions you want us to answer? DM us and we will answer your questions on the next episode!

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*All topics mentioned in this podcast are simply our opinions and experiences, not investment advice. Your capital is at risk. You should carry out your own independent research before making any investment decision.
Jan 22, 202140:34
Episode 8 | BITCOIN TO ยฃ1,000,000+ ?

Episode 8 | BITCOIN TO ยฃ1,000,000+ ?

Welcome to our first Guest Episode ๐ŸŽ™

This week, we were very fortunate to sit down with the Crypto Chief himself! We hear about Hitchโ€™s early career; how he got into Crypto trading, as well as his opinion on the future of Bitcoin and other Crypto currencies.

A beginners guide to all things Crypto! Stay tuned for Part 2 on the yacht ๐Ÿ˜‰

cryptohision.com/
@cryptohision.official


*All topics mentioned in this podcast are simply our opinions and experiences, not investment advice. Crypto-currencies are highly volatile and your capital is at risk. You should carry out your own independent research before making any investment decision.

Thanks for listening!
Jan 17, 202143:27
Episode 7 | BYE 2020, HELLO 2021
Jan 10, 202121:01
Episode 6 | THE ULTIMATE 2020 RECAP

Episode 6 | THE ULTIMATE 2020 RECAP

2020 - THE YEAR THAT CHANGED IT ALL!

Itโ€™s the week of Christmas and what better time to reflect on this year! On the season finale of The First Quarter Club we take a look back at 2020 and remind ourselves of how utterly shambolic itโ€™s been

From conspiracy theories and the world ending, to fighting Karens for toilet paper down the local co-op, and watching Tiger King back to back. Is Turkey your favourite Xmas dinner item?Let us know!

Happy Holidays All ๐ŸŽ„
Dec 22, 202040:46
Episode 5 | LIVE FOR NOW OR SAVE FOR LATER?

Episode 5 | LIVE FOR NOW OR SAVE FOR LATER?

In this episode we discuss the widely disputed topic of living for the now vs. saving for the future ๐Ÿ’ฐ

We look at the advantages and disadvantages of living your life in the moment and spending money as you make it VS. putting away your hard earned cash and saving it for bigger purchases in the future.

Let us know your thoughts! ๐Ÿ’ธ
Dec 14, 202049:00
Episode 4 | The Quarantine Diaries

Episode 4 | The Quarantine Diaries

Itโ€™s the final week of lockdown here in the UK, and this episode we reflect on some of the ups and downs of 2020, including what itโ€™s been like living and working during a global pandemic!
Dec 07, 202044:10
Episode 3 | GET TO KNOW US | Joe

Episode 3 | GET TO KNOW US | Joe

On this episode we get to hear about Joe and his story through his First Quarter; including school life, big achievements, and the never ending uni course!

Make sure to tell us what you think of Joeโ€™s questionable lunch choices in this weeks bonus question round...

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Nov 30, 202001:00:56
Episode 2 | GET TO KNOW US | Hannah

Episode 2 | GET TO KNOW US | Hannah

On this two-part episode we hear about Hannah's journey through young adulthood including her school life, early career, and the challenges she's faced along the way
Tune in next Monday for Joe's introduction!

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Nov 23, 202036:26
Episode 1 | The Creation of the Podcast!

Episode 1 | The Creation of the Podcast!

Welcome to the first episode of The First Quarter Club! On todays episode we talk about how we got to know each-other, what inspired us to start a podcast, and also the topics we plan to cover in future episodes. We hope you enjoy listening! ย  Joe & Hannah
Nov 11, 202028:57