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 services
Lessons learned from high-pressure environments like Goldman Sachs
Why she left investment banking to start her own brokerage
The realities of building a business at 27 with no roadmap
How to create trust and credibility fast in a competitive market
Advice for anyone thinking about launching their own firm
Kelsey's story is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, brokers, and anyone aiming to carve their own path in finance.

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