In this episode of the Female Property Expert Podcast, host Emma Morby welcomes Caroline Syson, a
distinguished property investor and the founder of Pocket PA. Caroline delves into her remarkable transition from physiotherapist to mortgage broker, leading to her successful property investment career, all beginning with the goal of securing her family's future in 1998.
Career Transition: Caroline explains her shift from physiotherapy to mortgage brokering and finally to property investment, driven by the desire to ensure financial security for her family.
Building Practical Experience: Emphasizes the significance of gaining hands-on experience and understanding the property market’s intricacies, especially for women in a male-dominated field.
Finding Your Niche: Encourages women to confidently find their lane in property, focusing on practical knowledge over appearances.
Supportive Power Team: Highlights the necessity of having a reliable and supportive team, including atrustworthy mortgage broker, for sustained success in property investment.
Positive Surroundings: Discusses the importance of being surrounded by positive, supportive individuals who can foster a growth-oriented mindset.
Consistency and Detail: Stresses consistency and meticulous attention to detail as key factors in achieving long-term success in property investment.
Due Diligence: Caroline stresses the importance of thorough due diligence, especially whendealing with property auctions.
Focus on Numbers: Advises investors to prioritize profitability and numbers over the aesthetic appeal of properties.
Leveraging Strengths: Encourages women to utilize their natural organizational skills and attentionto detail as their strengths in the investment field.
Personal Anecdotes: Shares her personal experiences and mistakes in property investment, highlighting the importance of learning from errors.
Mentorship and Community: Advises aspiring investors to seek mentors, build a supportive community, and embrace discomfort as part of their growth process.Innovative Contributions:
Pocket PA: Caroline introduces Pocket PA, a comprehensive platform designed to assist smallbusiness owners in managing their finances effectively, inspired by her daughter’s struggles with dyscalculia.
Caroline Syson’s journey from a physiotherapist to a successful property investor is a remarkable tale of courage, adaptability, and learning. Her advice on practical experience, detailed focus, and building a supportive network provides invaluable guidance
for anyone looking to enter the property investment industry.
Join Emma Morby on the Female Property Expert Podcast to hear Caroline Syson’s inspiring journey and insights on navigating the world of property investment. Subscribe for more empowering stories and actionable advice from leading women in property. Stay tuned for more episodes dedicated to nurturing your investment knowledge and
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