Episode 263

 How Suzanne Built a Renovation Empire in Just One Year

Introduction

🎙️ Dive into the latest She Renovates podcast episode!

Meet Suzanne, a Diamond Wonder Woman Renovator who went from funeral director to full-time property renovator—and achieved more in 12 months than most do in a decade.

From surviving toxic workplaces and personal tragedy to negotiating off-market deals, staging unfinished bathrooms, and building a trusted team of investors, Suzanne’s journey is raw, inspiring, and proof that resourcefulness is a renovator’s greatest superpower.

You’ll discover how she turned setbacks like a house fire, financial hurdles, and even trashed properties into six-figure equity wins and a future pipeline of projects, including a creative regional subdivision.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to walk away from a job and back yourself in renovating full-time, this episode is your roadmap to courage, creativity, and financial transformation.

“I wouldn’t recommend giving up your job cold turkey. But if you’ve got six months of living expenses and a money partner, you can make the leap.”

— Suzanne

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Welcome & Why Suzanne’s Story Matters

01:30 – From Funeral Director to Renovator: The Turning Point

04:00 – Christmas Day House Fire & The First Reno That Changed Everything

07:00 – Landing a $140K-Under-Market Deal in Hot Perth

11:00 – Creative Staging: Fooling the Valuer & Adding $300K in Equity

15:00 – Regional Dream vs Harsh Reality: From Heritage Reno to Subdivision Opportunity

20:00 – Investor Deals, Trust, and Building a Money Team

24:00 – Distressed Sales, Delays & Glass-Smashing Tenants: A Renovator’s Worst Nightmare

30:00 – Settlement Drama & Why Resourcefulness Wins Every Time

34:00 – How to Leave a Job (Without Losing Financial Security)

38:00 – Suzanne’s Advice for Anyone Feeling “Stuck”

41:00 – Reflections on Growth, Grit & Gratitude

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