Episode Description:

Today, Andrew is joined by Joe Garner, co-founder of property development company New Place Associates. In the episode, Joe opens up about his struggles with addiction and mental health - and how he overcome them. Andrew and Joe also also discuss what they do as entrepreneurs to counteract the challenges presented by ADHD, and why the loss of community centres has been a devastating blow for so many.

Top Quotes:

“Who you surround yourself with is so important. No matter what your shortcomings are your network can improve you because they improve your standards. That can make you successful.” - Andrew

“You need to fail often, fail hard but fail forward.” - Andrew

About the host:

The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm.

Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.

About the guest:

Joe Garner is an entrepreneur and founder of New Place Associates. After studying law at university and completing the Legal Practice Course - Joe was offered a graduate role combining his two passions, construction and contract law. Joe joined Knight Harwood where he spearheaded a commercial team that delivered projects in the One Hyde Park development and the Chiltern St Firehouse whilst also passing his APC to become a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. In 2018, Joe co-founded New Place Associates: a property development company that has built over 50 affordable houses since 2018. Joe has Pure-O OCD and ADHD.

Resources:

https://www.thisisnewplace.com/

http://theinvisiblegift.com/

https://www.kitall.co.uk/

https://www.onefineplay.com/