From Tree Surgeon to Trainee Wealth Manager: Nick Champion's Career Transition and Growth Mindset

In this episode of Hoxton Life, our host Sam Oakes explores the inspiring journey of Nick Champion, who transitioned from being a tree surgeon to a trainee wealth manager at Hoxton Wealth. 

Nick is based in our St Albans office in the UK, and is team leader for the trainee wealth manager team. 

Nick’s experience highlights the importance of resilience, adaptability, and transferable skills in navigating a career shift into the financial planning profession. 

He emphasises how his diverse background enriched his new role, showcasing that previous experiences can enhance client relationships and the adaptability needed in predmoninetly business development focused role.  

Nick shares how the discipline he cultivated as a business owner has been crucial in his financial planning career, allowing him to establish effective routines that directly impact client retention and relationship management.

The conversation delves into the significance of interpersonal skills, as Nick illustrates that success in business development is as much about understanding human behavior and managing expectations as it is about financial knowledge.

A great episode if you are keen to understand more about our Trainee Wealth Manager role.  

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