In this episode of Hallers Playbook, Former England Rugby International Simon Halliday sits down with Simon Blackledge and Robert Brown – the visionary founders of MAS Markets, recently ranked 32nd fastest growing company in the UK.

From a bold idea to becoming a major force in the financial markets industry, Simon and Robert share the real story behind MAS Markets’ rapid rise. They discuss the strategies, culture, and decisions that drove their growth, the challenges they overcame, and the lessons learned along the way.

Expect insights on scaling a business in competitive markets, staying agile in uncertain economic times, and building a high-performance team that thrives under pressure.

• (00:00:00) - Haller's Playbook
• (00:01:50) - How Did Mass Markets Get To Where It Is Today?
• (00:03:55) - Robbie on the Challenges of Growing the Company
• (00:05:39) - The Secret to Building a Team
• (00:07:57) - The Secret to Successful People
• (00:10:12) - Decision Making Under Pressure
• (00:12:03) - Exposure to Crypto: JPMorgan's Strategy
• (00:15:07) - Monetary Strategy: Cross-pollination in the Crypto World
• (00:17:43) - The importance of team bonding
• (00:21:41) - Marquee Asset Management's Mass Funds
• (00:24:47) - Does the Company Have a Long Term Plan?
• (00:29:01) - Heads of Downstream: Global expansion