The Property Voice

Helen Pollock from The BizBook Foundry joins me for the last episode this year. We go under cover to discover the book writing and publication process, both in general and specifically around the writing of The Complete Guide to Property Finance; launched on 21st December. The Complete Guide to Property Finance splits the topic into 3 sections, covering Institutional, Alternative we consider whether or not we really should, as we balance our time and capabilities with the cost and quality of publication. In this episode there is much to learn, be it more about the wide-range of property finance techniques or the process of writing a book. I hope that you manage to grab yourself a copy of The Complete Guide to Property Finance, which I genuinely believe is the best and most professional of the three books that I have published yet. Resources:   The Property Voice YouTube Channel The Property Voice Social Media Channels:  Facebook ¦ Linked In ¦ Twitter ¦ Instagram ¦ YouTube The Property Voice <a href="http

Helen Pollock from The BizBook Foundry joins me for the last episode this year. We go under cover to discover the book writing and publication process, both in general and specifically around the writing of The Complete Guide to Property Finance; launched on 21st December. The Complete Guide to Property Finance splits the topic into 3 sections, covering Institutional, Alternative we consider whether or not we really should, as we balance our time and capabilities with the cost and quality of publication. In this episode there is much to learn, be it more about the wide-range of property finance techniques or the process of writing a book. I hope that you manage to grab yourself a copy of The Complete Guide to Property Finance, which I genuinely believe is the best and most professional of the three books that I have published yet. Resources:   The Property Voice YouTube Channel The Property Voice Social Media Channels:  Facebook ¦ Linked In ¦ Twitter ¦ Instagram ¦ YouTube The Property Voice <a href="http

This week is different! I am joined on the podcast by…my podcast editor and producer, Shiggi Pakter! Obviously, we talk about podcasting from this side of the mic and how people can get involved and make it sustainable. Shiggi also guides people into the world of podcasting and other audio-visual communications. So, if you are considering your own media broadcast, there’s a good reason to listen in itself. Shiggi and I discuss how we came to meet and, in fact, how we have never met at all and only met virtually quite recently! In that first virtual meeting was a revelation that has since helped me tremendously in better understanding myself. Isn’t it interesting how certain random encounters can lead to making sense of ourselves and our world? Then, the real reason that I invited Shiggi to join me on this week’s episode…the future direction of The Property Voice Podcast. It’s been almost 7 years since I started the podcast, would you believe? Much has changed since…and I have changed too. So, we have come up with a cunning plan to breathe new life into the podcast, including the vast back-catalogue, for some renewed energy on my part and plans for a new direction emerging soon. Have a little listen to find out more. Resources: Shiggi Pakter Linkedin Website Email The Property Voice YouTube Channel The Property Voice Social Media Channels:  Facebook ¦ Linked In ¦ Twitter ¦ Instagram ¦ YouTube The Property Voice Meetup Page & Eventbrite Page Property Deal Tips How to Reach Richard By Telephone Link to the Podcast feedback survey TPV Apprentice Programme info HERE Today’s must do’s Subscribe to and review the show in iTunes…and while you are at it please help us to spread the word by telling all your friends too! <a class="easyazon-link" href="https://www.thepropertyvoice.net/product/B07L4WP4Q2/UK/thepr0c-21/?cart

This week is different! I am joined on the podcast by…my podcast editor and producer, Shiggi Pakter! Obviously, we talk about podcasting from this side of the mic and how people can get involved and make it sustainable. Shiggi also guides people into the world of podcasting and other audio-visual communications. So, if you are considering your own media broadcast, there’s a good reason to listen in itself. Shiggi and I discuss how we came to meet and, in fact, how we have never met at all and only met virtually quite recently! In that first virtual meeting was a revelation that has since helped me tremendously in better understanding myself. Isn’t it interesting how certain random encounters can lead to making sense of ourselves and our world? Then, the real reason that I invited Shiggi to join me on this week’s episode…the future direction of The Property Voice Podcast. It’s been almost 7 years since I started the podcast, would you believe? Much has changed since…and I have changed too. So, we have come up with a cunning plan to breathe new life into the podcast, including the vast back-catalogue, for some renewed energy on my part and plans for a new direction emerging soon. Have a little listen to find out more. Resources: Shiggi Pakter Linkedin Website Email The Property Voice YouTube Channel The Property Voice Social Media Channels:  Facebook ¦ Linked In ¦ Twitter ¦ Instagram ¦ YouTube The Property Voice Meetup Page & Eventbrite Page Property Deal Tips How to Reach Richard By Telephone Link to the Podcast feedback survey TPV Apprentice Programme info HERE Today’s must do’s Subscribe to and review the show in iTunes…and while you are at it please help us to spread the word by telling all your friends too! <a class="easyazon-link" href="https://www.thepropertyvoice.net/product/B07L4WP4Q2/UK/thepr0c-21/?cart

“Sometimes, no matter what you do, you won’t get anything right; and other times, no matter what you do, everything you touch will turn to gold.” Yogendra Patel   Today, I am joined once again by one of my buddies, Rupal Patel. Rupal is her own words ‘living the dream’ as a writer, professional speaker and advisor to founders, leaders and corporate teams. But it hasn’t always been that way, which we kind of unpick in our meandering conversation. I’d also like to share a quote that Rupal’s father, Yogendra Patel, shared with her when she was younger: “Sometimes, no matter what you do, you won’t get anything right; and other times, no matter what you do, everything you touch will turn to gold.”. This is so true of life in general and of the entrepreneur, investor and all-round striving-for-success-person, as I’m sure you’d agree. We talk about a range of topics, unplanned and unscripted, as is usually the case when we get together. Do we get a software plugin that enables us to suddenly smash through those glass ceilings or be self-compassionate when we let our focus and priorities slip? Do we become an overnight success or is there perhaps a journey of personal growth, trial and error the odd means to an end route we take along the way? I guess we kind of delve into philosophical and spiritual contemplation, as we discuss our purpose, including how it can be discovered and change over time, being in balance both personally and universally, being wholly human and the merit of measuring both return on both time and return on energy, in addition to return on investment. Oh…we also speak of being humble, grateful, having choices, still facing first-world problems, manifestation coupled with disciplined action…and so much more! I must also not forget to mention the fact that Rupal received a proper book-publishing deal earlier this year. Her book will be published in May 22 but is available to pre-order from Amazon, which I have already done. It’s called From CIA to CEO, unconventional life lessons for thinking bigger, leading better and being bolder. The struggle of how she came to write this book is worth listening to and I know it’s going to be a great read, for sure. I think we also mention property, occasionally! Resources: Pre-order Rupal book here Rupal Patel’s email address [email protected] Blue Infinity Property Group website The Property Voice YouTube Channel The Property Voice Social Media Channels:  Fac

“Sometimes, no matter what you do, you won’t get anything right; and other times, no matter what you do, everything you touch will turn to gold.” Yogendra Patel   Today, I am joined once again by one of my buddies, Rupal Patel. Rupal is her own words ‘living the dream’ as a writer, professional speaker and advisor to founders, leaders and corporate teams. But it hasn’t always been that way, which we kind of unpick in our meandering conversation. I’d also like to share a quote that Rupal’s father, Yogendra Patel, shared with her when she was younger: “Sometimes, no matter what you do, you won’t get anything right; and other times, no matter what you do, everything you touch will turn to gold.”. This is so true of life in general and of the entrepreneur, investor and all-round striving-for-success-person, as I’m sure you’d agree. We talk about a range of topics, unplanned and unscripted, as is usually the case when we get together. Do we get a software plugin that enables us to suddenly smash through those glass ceilings or be self-compassionate when we let our focus and priorities slip? Do we become an overnight success or is there perhaps a journey of personal growth, trial and error the odd means to an end route we take along the way? I guess we kind of delve into philosophical and spiritual contemplation, as we discuss our purpose, including how it can be discovered and change over time, being in balance both personally and universally, being wholly human and the merit of measuring both return on both time and return on energy, in addition to return on investment. Oh…we also speak of being humble, grateful, having choices, still facing first-world problems, manifestation coupled with disciplined action…and so much more! I must also not forget to mention the fact that Rupal received a proper book-publishing deal earlier this year. Her book will be published in May 22 but is available to pre-order from Amazon, which I have already done. It’s called From CIA to CEO, unconventional life lessons for thinking bigger, leading better and being bolder. The struggle of how she came to write this book is worth listening to and I know it’s going to be a great read, for sure. I think we also mention property, occasionally! Resources: Pre-order Rupal book here Rupal Patel’s email address [email protected] Blue Infinity Property Group website The Property Voice YouTube Channel The Property Voice Social Media Channels:  Fac

Today I am joined on the show by Kemi Egan, who is a property investor, author and entrepreneur. She should be familiar to our audience having joined me on other episodes over the years, including during the Women in Property series a while ago. Kemi and I have been friends for some time. We became increasingly aware that we also shared a similar vision to support causes beyond ourselves, common values and also aligned business interests. It was therefore no surprise that we would find a way to collaborate as business partners in some way or another. That’s the essence of this episode in a way; how we came to business partners, what we decided to do in business and then the crazy year that we have seen this year in business together as a result. We speak about how we set out first goal for the year, which we labelled as ‘1X’. Then, what triggered us to reset that goal to ‘3X’, which at the time was quite random and truly without foundation. Then, assuming the ‘in flight’ deals land in time, how we may well land at ‘7X’, all being well. This takes us on a journey through selecting business partners, looking beyond roles and capital contributions. How to take care of one another in business, goal-setting, business development and business execution strategies to some extent too. It’s been quite a year; some would say a game changing one. So, have a little listen and see what nuggets you can take away and apply into your own business; property or otherwise…   Resources:   The Property Voice YouTube Channel The Property Voice Social Media Channels:  Facebook ¦ Linked In ¦ Twitter ¦ Instagram ¦ YouTube The Property Voice Meetup Page & Eventbrite Page Property Deal Tips How to Reach Richard By Telephone Link to the Podcast feedback survey TPV Apprentice Programme info HERE Today’s must do’s Subscribe to and review the show in iTunes…and while yo

Today I am joined on the show by Kemi Egan, who is a property investor, author and entrepreneur. She should be familiar to our audience having joined me on other episodes over the years, including during the Women in Property series a while ago. Kemi and I have been friends for some time. We became increasingly aware that we also shared a similar vision to support causes beyond ourselves, common values and also aligned business interests. It was therefore no surprise that we would find a way to collaborate as business partners in some way or another. That’s the essence of this episode in a way; how we came to business partners, what we decided to do in business and then the crazy year that we have seen this year in business together as a result. We speak about how we set out first goal for the year, which we labelled as ‘1X’. Then, what triggered us to reset that goal to ‘3X’, which at the time was quite random and truly without foundation. Then, assuming the ‘in flight’ deals land in time, how we may well land at ‘7X’, all being well. This takes us on a journey through selecting business partners, looking beyond roles and capital contributions. How to take care of one another in business, goal-setting, business development and business execution strategies to some extent too. It’s been quite a year; some would say a game changing one. So, have a little listen and see what nuggets you can take away and apply into your own business; property or otherwise…   Resources:   The Property Voice YouTube Channel The Property Voice Social Media Channels:  Facebook ¦ Linked In ¦ Twitter ¦ Instagram ¦ YouTube The Property Voice Meetup Page & Eventbrite Page Property Deal Tips How to Reach Richard By Telephone Link to the Podcast feedback survey TPV Apprentice Programme info HERE Today’s must do’s Subscribe to and review the show in iTunes…and while yo

“Don’t die with the music still inside of you.” That’s a quote attributed to Dr Wayne Dwyer and/or his wife, Serena Dwyer. However, as reminded tu us here by Daniel Hill, its origins actually stem from ancient wisdom rooted in Chinese philosophy. Indeed, we go on a bit of a tour, considering philosophy, psychology and spirituality, as we contemplate our life’s meaning and purpose. We also debate the differences between being an entrepreneur and a businessperson influenced by the roles of nature and nurture. Then, there’s the idea of better understanding people, starting with a better understanding of ourselves. We discuss personality profiles with the Wealth Dynamics one in particular, along with the bizarrely accurate Human Design spiritual practice and test and even the Five Love Languages, would you believe? Daniel Hill is someone that I have known for some time, although mostly from a distance. However, during the course of this year we have connected more, done several business deals together and realised that we share a lot of common values. This is why I invited him to join me in this mini-series with some of the friends of TPV, bridging the old to the new direction of the podcast. I think you’ll find much of the conversation interesting, stimulating and at times possibly even deep and meaningful. When you come to think of it, that’s quite a profound idea for two blokes chatting on a podcast…   Resources:   Mental Health Conditions Online Test The Property Voice YouTube Channel The Property Voice Social Media Channels:  Facebook ¦ Linked In ¦ Twitter ¦ Instagram ¦ YouTube The Property Voice Meetup Page & Eventbrite Page Property Deal Tips How to Reach Richard By Telephone Link to the Podcast feedback survey TPV Apprentice Programme info HERE Today’s must do’s Subscribe to and review the sho

“Don’t die with the music still inside of you.” That’s a quote attributed to Dr Wayne Dwyer and/or his wife, Serena Dwyer. However, as reminded tu us here by Daniel Hill, its origins actually stem from ancient wisdom rooted in Chinese philosophy. Indeed, we go on a bit of a tour, considering philosophy, psychology and spirituality, as we contemplate our life’s meaning and purpose. We also debate the differences between being an entrepreneur and a businessperson influenced by the roles of nature and nurture. Then, there’s the idea of better understanding people, starting with a better understanding of ourselves. We discuss personality profiles with the Wealth Dynamics one in particular, along with the bizarrely accurate Human Design spiritual practice and test and even the Five Love Languages, would you believe? Daniel Hill is someone that I have known for some time, although mostly from a distance. However, during the course of this year we have connected more, done several business deals together and realised that we share a lot of common values. This is why I invited him to join me in this mini-series with some of the friends of TPV, bridging the old to the new direction of the podcast. I think you’ll find much of the conversation interesting, stimulating and at times possibly even deep and meaningful. When you come to think of it, that’s quite a profound idea for two blokes chatting on a podcast…   Resources:   Mental Health Conditions Online Test The Property Voice YouTube Channel The Property Voice Social Media Channels:  Facebook ¦ Linked In ¦ Twitter ¦ Instagram ¦ YouTube The Property Voice Meetup Page & Eventbrite Page Property Deal Tips How to Reach Richard By Telephone Link to the Podcast feedback survey TPV Apprentice Programme info HERE Today’s must do’s Subscribe to and review the sho

I’m sharing a small handful of conversations with some of my property and business buddies over the next few weeks as a bridge between the old and the new podcast. This week, my old buddy, Damien Fogg, joins me to talk a kind of ‘nonsense all sense’, if that makes any sense? We cover […]

We switch gears a little after our last series. Let’s start us off with a conversation I had with Matt Baker, who wrote the book Next Level Landlord. He is also a business founder, trainer, developer and potential most impressively, also a musician, with a penchant for South American music. Matt and his co-hosts, […]

We have come to the end of our latest series looking at the 10 property core skills. However, just as these core property skills will keep you safe, there’s more of you are looking to grow and scale. This week, I share the BIG two property skills that provide the link between these […]

We have Anthony Boyce, Paul Million, Craig Mitchell, Ryan King and myself to bring a balanced and at times forthright perspective to the topic of marketing in our property businesses. What is marketing? Where do we tend to hang out? What are you currently doing and is it working? Some top tips and wise […]

We are getting close to the end of this series covering property core skills now. This week, our panelists of Jeff Unsworth, Nana Piesie, Carl Gilbert and Dominick Hardy discuss systems and processes with me. It’s not what you do, it’s the way that you do it, as the old song goes. […]

Here’s an episode that nobody wants, yet everyone needs. Trust me on this. I maintain that if we need to master one single skill in this business of ours, it is to master the disciple of undertaking proper due diligence. Understand the difference between research and due diligence, some of the lessons I […]

Let’s celebrate five wonderful and aspiring Young TPV Apprentices this week shall we? George, Matt, Jade, Ryan and Joe have been on through a whirlwind 30-day programme to develop a custom-designed route plan. The result is not just a property plan but a design for life. Their shares have genuinely inspired me…and I hope […]

A few strands of thought came together over the past few days that inspired today’s episode. The idea that we kind of know what we need to know already but don’t always DO what we need to do. Why is that? Very often, it’s our own thoughts and behaviour that holds us back. Patterns […]

In most markets, a price is struck between a ‘willing buyer and a willing seller on an arm’s length basis agreeing on a fair exchange’. However, in the property market, there are other stakeholders and influences that have a bearing on the market price. Today, I shall share with you some of the key […]

Last time out, we looked at the 3Fs of Property ProFFFit. One of these was to ‘force the appreciation’ or adding value in other words. Today, we consider the top 10 ways to add value to a property project. But there’s more… We also consider ‘return on works investment’ and the 3Rs of evaluating […]