David Wright of Wright Building Design is a friend, brilliant young business person, and contact from Tracy’s networking group. David joins Tracy this week on Sweat, Grit & Hustle to talk about how it’s never too late to get back into education, why you should never settle for mundane, the benefits of networking, and how he started his own business.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- At the age of 23 David decided that life didn't have to happen by accident, it could happen by design. So David decided to go to University and studied Architecture Technology as a mature student.
- After he’d qualified, David worked as an Architecture Technologist, but by 30 once again decided nothing had to stand still and even with a guaranteed furlough wage, left all that and went into business for himself with Wright Building Design.
- When you’re looking for any architectural designer you should find referrals through people you already know and people they’ve worked with in the past. This way you know if they’re right for you and your project. Once you have made contact, ask them about their insurance policy and find out what problems they’ve had to overcome, give them a real interview.
- When it comes to networking David believes that BMI is a vehicle for him to get to talk to people who want to talk to him.
- David is part of an exclusive networking group, meaning that he’s the architecture expert in that group and no one else can join and take that seat.
BEST MOMENTS
‘I took work quite seriously so it’s nice to give it a bit of a break’
‘If you’re trying to describe something to somebody, words only get so far. If you can find an image or sketch it out it’s easier to communicate’
‘Networking is a big part of growing your business’
‘Don’t think you know everything, ask questions’
‘If you plan properly, you won’t fail’
EPISODE RESOURCES
www.wrightbuildingdesign.co.uk
ABOUT THE GUEST
After leaving school and going into the construction industry, at the age of 23 David decided that life didn't have to happen by accident, it could happen by design! So off David went to University and studied Architecture Technology as a mature student... yep at 23/24 he was indeed one of the oldest by far on his course. Once qualified, David began life as an employed Architecture Technologist, but by 30, once again decided nothing had to stand still and even with a guaranteed furlough wage, left all that and went into business for himself with Wright Building Design.
ABOUT THE HOST
With over 25 years of experience in IT Management and Business Consulting and 10 years plus helping hundreds of property investors through training, mentoring and speaking; Tracy founded Witch Property. Tracy is renowned for her knowledge on property & business and her ability to sell, market and grow the property individuals and companies she works with.
With a wealth of experience in business and property, Tracy has a rare capability of mixing her skills in this space with her knowledge of the mind, to ensure a truly rounded experience for growth and development.
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PODCAST DESCRIPTION
This is a podcast for anyone starting out in business with a willingness to learn from others. Hear stories from guests that have gone from zero to hero in their business and find out what advice they have to share. Tracy will also be bringing you stories from everyday people who are just starting, or are only part way through their own story to success.