Podcast Episode Index

I talk to Zoe Ellis-Moore from Spaces to Places, a company that specialises in helping businesses in the flexible office sector. We talk about the importance of branding and marketing for businesses that want to scale beyond one location, and explore the challenges and considerations for businesses starting out with one location and the need

I share some invaluable insights I recently gained upon my travels, focussing on topics such as selling, writing a book, raising finance, big projects, project management, social media insights, and build costs. I reflect on the importance of being unapologetic about selling and seeking feedback on sales techniques, and highlight the value of knowing exactly

In this episode I am joined again by my good friend Jamie Fraser, who shares an update with us on the last two years of trading. He previously shared his experience of transforming a 500-year-old castle into an exclusive rural wedding venue. We discuss the challenges the team have faced during the last two-years, including

I’m joined by my good friend Linda Martin to discuss her second commercial property purchase, a hair salon. Linda shares how she came across the deal and her initial plan to only purchase the building, not the business. However, after realising the potential and the loyal clientele of the salon, she decided to buy the

I welcome back Steven Clark to discuss the importance of scaling in the property investment industry. We delve into the mindset shift required when transitioning from smaller residential projects to larger commercial ones, and Steven shares his own experiences of scaling up his property portfolio, including buying residential property portfolios and HMOs at a larger

As promised, we’re back with another round of 10 unique customer stories! From the discovery of a container repurposed for illicit substances, to our interactions with an unconventional cleaning client plus a recruitment professional known for his colourful language. We really have seen it all over the years… But that’s just part of the fun

I’m joined by Ross Smith from Anderson Smith Insurance Brokers to discuss recent changes in Scotland regarding fire safety regulations. It may not be long until the same changes affect the rest of the UK. We delve into the new process for getting the fire brigade to respond to fire alarms, which now involves contacting

This time round, I’m exploring the famous mantra of “location, location, location” and questioning its significance in property investing. The concept of location can be misleading and oversimplified. It is super important to consider individual investment goals, investment style, and niche market.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The mantra of “location, location, location” is not the full picture