UK vs US REAL ESTATE, STRATEGIES, UPSCALING, BUY & BUILD MODEL || BEN QUAINTRELL || EPISODE 029

2500 PROPERTIES AND £500 MILLION IN MANAGED ASSETS UK vs US REAL ESTATE, STRATEGIES, UPSCALING, BUY & BUILD MODEL “It’s not about money. It’s about freedom — the freedom to do what you love, when you want, with who you want.” – Ben Quaintrell In this episode of The Code to Winning, I sit down with Ben Quaintrell, who shares his raw and honest journey of going from a single investment to building My Property Box — one of the most respected property companies in the North East of the UK, now managing over £500 million in assets. Ben’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and radical decision-making. With no background in property, to mastering the art of buying established businesses instead of starting from scratch, Ben opens up about the highs, lows, and lessons that shaped his path. We dive deep into the global financial crisis of 2008, the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the ripple effects on UK markets, and how interest rates and world economics still influence property trends today. He also importantly talks about strategies that have led to his success, while describing difference between markets in the UK vs here in the US. But beyond the numbers and assets, Ben shares what winning truly means to him: freedom. Freedom to take care of loved ones. Freedom to pursue passion. Freedom to never have to say “no” to what matters most. 🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Ben started his property journey * Why he prefers buying businesses over starting them from scratch * The UK property market through the lens of global financial events * The impact of interest rate cycles — and why we’re just in another phase of a long-term pattern * The importance of knowing your numbers when making acquisitions * Ben’s definition of success: freedom over money * Why so many people are stuck waiting for retirement — and how to escape that trap *Tactical insights for anyone looking to build wealth through UK real estate or business acquisitions *The mindset shift needed to go from employee to empire builder *This is more than just a real estate interview — it’s a masterclass in entrepreneurial thinking, long-term wealth, and living a purpose-driven life. This is the episode for you