This week’s episode is a special one.

We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Sam Lappin, and it turned out to be totally unmissable for anyone who has yet to find their path after they finish CeMAP.

In this episode, we dig into:

* The different routes available after CeMAP

* Employed vs self-employed pathways

* The difference between DA & AR

* The types of support new advisers really need

* The questions people face when they’re nearing the end of their studies

* And why your long-term thinking should start much earlier than most people realise

It was genuinely a pleasure to record. Sam was brilliant, and we'd love to do it again soon.

🔎 Useful Links From The Episode

If you’d like to explore the routes we discussed, here are the links mentioned:

Sesame Network Limited Website

https://www.sesame.co.uk/

Sesame Jobs Board

Find both employed and self-employed opportunities, pre and post CAS:

https://www.sesame.co.uk/Jobs-Board

Thinking about joining Sesame?

https://www.sesame.co.uk/Join

Connect with Sam Lappin on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samlappin/

🎧 Special Shoutout – LBA Accountancy

I've done this before, but I wanted to give a MASSIVE shoutout to Leila at LBA Accountancy, who specialises in supporting advisers and financial professionals. When I say Leilas help with starting my small business changed my life, I say it with my whole heart.

If you’d like to speak to her directly, you can WhatsApp her here:

https://wa.me/447999625555?text=Hey%2C%20I%20heard%20about%20you%20on%20the%20Future%20in%20Finance%20Podcast%20and%20would%20like%20to%20know%20more

There’s a lot of noise around CeMAP — and a surprising amount of it is simply wrong.

In this episode Maria and I break down the biggest lies people hear about CeMAP, the ones that stop capable people from starting at all or leave people questioning themselves when nothing is actually wrong.

We cover:

* The myth that CeMAP is only for people who are good at maths

* Why you don’t need a finance background to pass

* The belief that CeMAP takes years to complete

* What failing a CeMAP exam really means (and what it doesn’t)

* Why over-studying often causes more problems than it solves

* The idea that CeMAP is suddenly harder than it used to be

* And the quiet assumption that everyone else understands this better than you

Most people who struggle with CeMAP aren’t struggling because they’re incapable, they just haven't found a study route that works for them.

If you’re studying CeMAP, thinking about starting, or feeling unsure whether you’re “doing it right”, this episode will help you find some focus. And if you need a little extra support remember you can get your hands on HOURS of free content by heading to:

https://main.futureinfinance.co/home

Home exams can feel intimidating especially when the rules and expectations aren’t always explained clearly.

In this episode, Maria the Money Muggle and I break down everything you need to know about sitting your CeMAP exams from home on the new format, so you can go in feeling prepared rather than panicked.

We cover:

• The new home exam layout and what’s changed

* What to do before exam day to avoid unnecessary stress

* Common things people get caught out by during home exams

* The best time of day to sit your exam (and why it matters)

* How to set up your space properly

* And our most unhinged but surprisingly effective tip for managing exam anxiety

This episode is all about helping you feel calm, in control, and confident because home exams aren’t harder, they’re just different.

If you’ve got a CeMAP exam coming up and you’re feeling nervous about sitting it at home, this conversation will help you know exactly what to expect and how to handle it.

And yes, the anxiety tip is... controversial, but if it works 🤷🏼‍♀️.

If this episode helps, share it with someone else who’s got an exam booked — chances are they’re stressing too