We recorded this about 5 months ago and I never got around to releasing this! Listening to it back I genuinely think its packed full of value (from Rod not me) but I'd 100% recommend listening to this . .    Rod has been involved in developing for over a decade and adapt business strategies in terms of location, use class, tenant type and preferred exit depending on external market factors. An incredibly switched on bloke with an just above average sense of humour it was a pleasure talking to Rod on the pod!   We chat about:   - Rods Traits   - Why Rod got into property   - What people get wrong   - Rod's strengths    - Good and bad Habits   - Perspective    - Thoughts on the future property cycle    Links to the Podcast:   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rodcast-property-business-investments/id1479224466

NEW PODCAST . . . WITH A OFFER (listen to the end or read below to take advantage)

Not too sure where to start when describing this podcast. I suppose its exactly the reason I started it. I get to sit down and chat to some of the brightest minds and inspirational people around. To say Mark maximise's life is a understatement.

I got some absolute nuggets from Mark that I'm already implementing and I hope you do . . .Below is a brief bio and the links are in the comments section. I hope you really enjoy the pod.

 

Mark Stokes wrote the groundbreaking bestseller ‘SSAS Pensions’ in 2019, is a SSAS Trustee and co-founder of SSAS Alliance. A successful property developer, experienced investor and business mentor of thirty years, Mark has a passion for developing sustainable businesses and leading high-performance teams that enable the creation of shared value.

With twenty-six years of board level business and property experience in the data centre, energy, construction and telecommunications industries, Mark has founded and operated several businesses, deploying global infrastructure projects up to £1 billion. Having left corporate life in 2015, Mark established a number of investment and development companies, co-founding Equa Group which specialises in commercial property investment and commercial-to-residential property conversions, providing attractive and affordable homes primarily in the South East of England. Mark is in demand as a speaker, podcaster, trainer and mentor on the subjects of business, commercial property investment and development, and SSAS pensions as co-founder of SSAS Alliance.

Mark’s education business www.EquaAcademy.co.uk continues to support those in the Business of Property Development which is a career long passion for him and his business partner Nigel Greene.

As a special thank you Mark has arranged a 7 day complimentary access to his EquaPortal within the EquaAcademy where you will find hundreds of videos and educational support for all areas of property development, fund raising and business.

Mark’s book’s include:

• Commercial to Residential Conversions
• SSAS Pensions
• Advice to Your Younger Self

You can find out more at:

www.EquaAcademy.co.uk

www.ssasalliance.org

or message Mark on Facebook or LinkedIn

Si works with Auction house west Yorkshire as well as being featured regularly in YPN magazine. 

He's fantastic at DD and has a fantastic knowledge of all things property.

In this episode we go into detail about what you should be doing if you want to buy at auction

Si's 5 top tips:

1) Set your criteria

2) Know your market

3) View and assess

4) Deal analysis

5) Auction day

HEAVY HITTER ON THE BUILD IN PROGRESS PODCAST!! 

My goal with the build in progress podcast has always been to get genuine people, with years of experience and are massively honest about the industry. Richard Little ticks everyone of those boxes. I dare say this pod could have gone on for 2 hours and I'm hoping to get Richard on for a part 2 in the future but for now . . . 

Richard is a veteran of 44 years and more than 3000 new homes completed. 

With experience in land, planning and housebuilding his knowledge and application is founded in ‘hyperrealism’ with a view to risk managing projects from the sourcing through the planning and build to the exit. 

He maintains that the most valuable experience was gained from the business and project problems over the decades.

As always please give this a little share, subscribe and give me a 5 star review . . .I think there's tonnes of value in this pod alone and I'm hoping that it continues to be this way. Enjoy

Top property developer and investor Craig Mitchell joins me on the build in progress podcast!!

A expert in creating HMO's and world class letting agent!

A really enjoyable relaxed chat to a top bloke. Craig has a £5,000,000 GDV pipeline coming up with some exciting developments on paper

Want to know 3 secret ingredients on how to scale your property business listen to this episode?

Build in progress episode 25. . . and shamelessly the first female!! And what a cracker to start! Susannah is a seasoned pro and a lovely lovely lady and this has turned to be a cracking pod!! 

With determination and the right knowledge, Susannah believes anyone can make millions from property. It is possible to succeed even with very little money starting out.

It only took Susannah 3 ½ years to become a property millionaire, and in her first 3 months as a deal packager, she made £12k as a kitchen table start up with a phone, a kettle and computer. Susannah went on to source, buy or let out more than 200 properties with a value of £45million and an agreed purchase price of £30million (before refurb). She then invested her capital to develop her multi million pound property portfolio consisting of HMO’s, single lets and serviced accommodation. 

Susannah give some of her top tips:

1. Start now!! 

2. You make your money in the buying

3. Set up different bank accounts

The PESTLE analyst she works through to work through the changing market.

How she gets the most out of her day

How to style the property in accordance to the market!! 

Plus loads and loads of other nuggets!! 

Experienced landlord and builder Dan Kennedy joins us on the Build in progress podcast!! 

Dan is a HMO expert and moving into more developments. 

Dan is brutally honest about the industry which makes a refreshing change!!

We chat through some of his projects he's got on. He's got 3 separate projects going on with a mix of build to rent and HMO's. 

Some huge learnings about doing his DD on builders! 

He's throws out a huge dose of prospective and gratitude!! 

NEW PODCAST!! INTERVIEW WITH JAMIE BROADLEY ALL ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING!! 

We recorded this Podcast a couple of weeks ago and only thought the timing would be right to release on Mental health awareness week. I really enjoyed doing this pod with my old mate Jamie and genuinely believe there's some useful points on working from home!

Jamie holds a masters in health psychology from the university of Leeds and has worked in a variety of NHS psychology settings! 

Having also played professional Rugby he's been in the privileged position of observing human performance at both ends of the spectrum.

This pod hopefully helps you create a little mental toolbox for dealing with current situation and potentially working from home more in the future.

BONUS POD!! 

A little 25 minute special all on planning law!! 

Jon Mcdermott from 'The planning game podcast' gives the build in progress listeners 6 amazing tips all around planning!! 

Top 3 'saftey' planning tips

Jons 3 favourite planning gains

It was a real pleasure to get James Pank on the podcast recently (and occasional 'piggybacker' Si Duckworth) 

James's dad started Auction house West Yorkshire back in 2009 just after the banking crisis in 2008.

Really fascinating insight into the world of auctions. . . James dismisses a few myths of the often perceived murky world of auctions.

We chat about the future of the auction and if we will ever go fully online.

Where the opportunities may lie?

How to get a bargain at auction!! 

The auction process . . 

And loads loads more . . .

I've also worked on our Audio and continue to improve. It might be the best audio sounding one yet!!! . .  .Now to work on my interviewing skills and questions  :)