How I Met My Broker

How I Met My Broker

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  • $0 to $160m in development by the age of 30 – insights into property development, with Steve Maroun from Lanevick
    In a recent episode of the How I Met My Broker podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Hung Chuy sit down with Steve Maroun, director at Lanevick, to unpack the realities of stepping from investing into property development.
    Maroun shares how his journey began after his family lost everything but their home during the global financial crisis (GFC), which pushed him to abandon a law degree and learn property development from the ground up.
    By knocking on doors, taking on hands-on jobs like painting fences and renovating kitchens, and eventually buying the house next door as his first project, he effectively created his own “degree” in development.
    Throughout the episode, Maroun and Chuy stress that development is not for the faint-hearted, demanding resilience, adaptability, and the ability to tackle projects “one bite at a time”.
    They explain that successful developers need to master four key pillars – finance, construction, sales, and town planning/design – to identify a site’s highest and best use and navigate regulations.
    A key theme is the power of complementary partnerships, illustrated by Maroun’s design and construction expertise, combining with Chuy’s financial strategy to unlock value on a complex Western Sydney site.
    For aspiring developers, they emphasise education, understanding the end buyer and council objectives, building a strong expert team, embracing innovations such as prefab and 3D printing, and honestly assessing whether development suits one’s life stage and risk appetite.
    1 hr 3 min
  • 134 properties before the age of 35 – a deep dive into the mindset of Sam Gordon
    In a recent episode of the How I Met My Broker podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Hung Chuy speak with property investment expert Sam Gordon about navigating Australia’s evolving property market.
    Gordon shares his journey from humble beginnings to managing a substantial property portfolio, highlighting how early challenges, including a negative experience with a buyer’s agent, shaped his investment approach.
    A key theme is the importance of strategic partnerships, with Gordon and Chuy emphasising the value of aligning with experienced advisors, including brokers and accountants, to navigate complex financial and market dynamics.
    The discussion also explores rentvesting, a strategy that allows investors to rent where they want to live while building income-generating property portfolios, helping them maintain lifestyle flexibility while growing wealth.
    Despite fluctuating market conditions, the experts stress that opportunities remain for strategic investors who research markets and adapt their strategies alongside ethical practices, strong partnerships, and continuous learning.
    1 hr 26 min
  • From small starts to strategic investments – Lessons for every investor
    Welcome to the first episode of “How I Met My Broker”, a podcast that explores property investment strategies, shares investor journeys, offers tactical insights, and provides lessons to build wealth through smart leverage.
    In this first episode, Hung Chuy, director of Strategic Brokers, and Tuan Duong, founder of Duo Tax, share their journey from modest beginnings to building substantial property portfolios, offering lessons for investors.
    Their two-decade-long friendship has been key to their success, showing the value of strong personal and professional relationships.
    Tuan began investing with a small Sydney property using the first home buyer’s grant, demonstrating the importance of seizing opportunities despite limited resources.
    They emphasise learning from setbacks, conducting thorough market research, pivoting strategies when needed, and staying informed about government incentives that impact property prices.
    The duo urges investors to establish a trusted support network and engage in honest conversations with brokers to achieve success.
    1 hr 6 min
  • From refugee to investor: Chuy’s journey to a multimillion-dollar portfolio
    In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman sits down with Hung Chuy from Strategic Brokers to explore the complexities of property investment, broking, and the stories that connect them.
    Hung introduces his new podcast, How I Met Your Broker, which is dedicated to sharing investor experiences, expert advice, and practical strategies for long-term success.
    Hung shares his inspiring journey from a refugee background to building a multimillion-dollar property portfolio, offering a powerful example of resilience and strategic thinking in the real estate market.
    The discussion then highlights how many investors stall after acquiring a few properties, often due to limited guidance, and how expert advice can help break through these barriers.
    Hung stresses the importance of working with experienced brokers, highlighting that his team are investors themselves and can deliver tailored, long-term strategies, while warning against brokers who focus only on low rates at the expense of broader growth.
    Drawing on his own experiences from early off-the-plan purchases to complex developments, Hung illustrates the importance of planning, adaptability, and learning in an evolving market.
    49 min

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How I Met My Broker by Strategic Brokers, the podcast that reveals the strategies and insights behind building significant wealth through smart leverage in property investment. Each episode features…