Chris Schutrups

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DISC Type : DS

Radio Presenter - House & Home at VOICE FM

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Chris Schutrups is a prominent entrepreneur in the UKs property and finance sectors, having founded The Mortgage Hut, one of the nations leading mortgage brands. People who have worked with him describe him as creative, hands-on, and a visionary leader. He holds a CeMAP certification, underscoring his expertise in the mortgage industry.

Deeply rooted in his hometown, Chris is a passionate advocate for the Southampton community, where he lives with his son and golden retriever. He hosts the "House and Home" show on Voice FM, sharing insights on the property market, and is also an active investor in the local hospitality scene.

He is a former director at a technology unicorn valued at over $1 billion.

Personality Overview

Consummate Professional

Decisive But Calm

Dynamic But Sincere

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Property Finance
He founded one of the UK's leading mortgage advice brands, The Mortgage Hut, and has over 15 years of experience in property finance.
Entrepreneurship
A serial entrepreneur who has founded multiple successful businesses in finance and hospitality, and won the "Entrepreneur of the Year" award.
Business Growth
He has a strong focus on scaling businesses through marketing and operational strategy, both in his own ventures and as a consultant for others.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
Radio Presenter - House & Home at VOICE FM
11-2024
Area Partner at Nested
1-2019
Founder at The Mortgage Hut
5-2011 - 1-2019
Group Managing Director at The Mortgage Hut
6-2022
Founder at Mortgage Capacity Reports

Education

Chris has no verified education history

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Exp : 14 Location : Southampton, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Radio Presenter - House & Home at VOICE FM
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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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