Meet Marty Sadlier, a property investor and cost estimation specialist who joined me in today’s episode as my special guest. Marty will share his passion for ensuring that developers, renovators, and investors alike gain a comprehensive understanding of all construction costs and potential risks on their developments. On top of that, Marty is going to give us some tips about when a renovator would need a quantity surveyor and the scariest thing he experienced in this venture. 

Highlights: 

• [00:00:34] How To Replace Your Income With Renovating
• [00:03:54] Client focused service
• [00:05:52] Seven offices
• [00:07:00] The path to becoming a quantity surveyor
• [00:09:47] Trade price: workload vs what it should cost 
• [00:11:32] The difference between building prices per
• location 
• [00:13:41] You need a couple of people to help drive the
• price down
• [00:14:20] The recorded index
• [00:16:05]  Time is money
• [00:17:06] Opportunity in depreciation
• [00:18:03] The big chain 
• [00:18:52] How to get the depreciation report done? 
• [00:20:29]  Age-old argument
• [00:21:32] Inspecting  the property
• [00:22:43]  Scrapping schedules
• [00:24:19]  83% of Australians that are underinsured  
• [00:26:30] You can't rebuild all 10 sheds at once
• [00:27:31] Insurance assessments
• [00:29:28] Paying the wrong person
• [00:30:45] When do you use a quantity surveyor?
• [00:32:17] Working document
• [00:33:42] A story from a long time ago 
• [00:34:22] An expert witness 
• [00:34:41] Scariest story 
• [00:37:10] The handshake agreement is still extremely prevalent

Resources: 

MCG Quantity Surveyors. 

https://www.mcgqs.com.au

Elephant In The Room Podcast

https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au

How To Replace Your Income With Renovating

www.theschoolofrenovating.com/theleap

The School Of Renovating

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com

She Renovates podcast

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcast

She Renovates on  iTunes 

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/she-renovates/id1452762885

Reno Bootcamp

https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/bootcamp

Where to reach Marty Sadlier? 

Website https://www.mcgqs.com.au

Email [email protected]

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Managing cost overruns is very important when you are renovating, especially if you’re renovating for profit or for a client. In this episode, I’ll share some aspects of why reno budgets tend to go uncontrollable, which happens a lot, and what to do when you are in the middle of it. These strategies are all proven and tested because I’ve experienced and did them myself, so as a long-time renovator, I know how helpful they are to our aspiring renovators out there. 

Highlights:

• [00:00:10] How to replace your income with renovating
• [00:02:03] Analysis paralysis
• [00:03:52] When your budget blows out
• [00:05:24] Unexpectedly high trade invoice
• [00:06:39] A leg to stand on 
• [00:07:20] External forces are pushing prices up
  
• [00:08:11] Wrestling with the budget  
  
• [00:08:41] Companies get more expensive
  
• [00:09:45] Go and find an alternative
  
• [00:11:04] It's hard to leave money on the table
  
• [00:11:37] Something unexpected
  
• [00:12:53] Something goes horribly wrong
  
• [00:14:11] Turn lemon into a lemonade 
  
• [00:15:10] Accumulation of several cost overruns
  
• [00:16:01] Don't compromise the outcome as a result
  
• [00:17:08] Not all budget blowouts are bad
  
• [00:18:11] It had  to be white 
  
• [00:19:22] The right thing to do 
  
• [00:19:52]  Whatever you do, make sure you style it
  
• [00:20:58] Double whammy
  
• [00:21:36] Shameless plug
  
• [00:22:38] Caroma temple
  
• [00:23:21] Projects update 
  
• [00:24:50] I know what sells

Resources: 

How To Replace Your Income With Renovating

www.theschoolofrenovating.com/theleap

Podcast Episode: How To Find Reliable Trades

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts/58-how-to-find-reliable-trades/

Podcast Episode: Should She Do Owner Builder 

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts/40-should-she-do-owner-builder/

Podcast Episode: Meet Suzette, Our Website Cover Girl 

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts/cover-girl/

Podcast Episode: Bernadette’s 2021

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts/bernadettes-2021/

The School Of Renovating

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com

She Renovates podcast

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcast

She Renovates on  iTunes 

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/she-renovates/id1452762885

Reno Bootcamp

https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/bootcamp

Wonder Women 

https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/wonderwomen

Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sherenovates

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Renovating by yourself is great, but renovating with your life partner is a gift. Today, I have Matt Hull and Caroline Dando, a couple who renovate for profit together after graduating from The School Of Renovating. They will share their renovating journey as a couple, their strategies, and their plans for the growth of their reno business.

Highlights: 

• [00:00:35] An architect’s skill
• [00:01:37] About Matt
• [00:03:28] Passing on information and knowledge to the next generation of architects
• [00:04:14] Strong interest and passion for interior design
• [00:04:59] Properties in portfolios
• [00:06:13] Renovation bucket
• [00:06:59] The second project at Carrington
• [00:08:01] We all love numbers
• [00:08:23] Renovating a family home
• [00:09:26] A different skillset
• [00:10:11] Renovating as a couple
• [00:11:06] The power of passion and natural inclination
• [00:12:45] Once you are interested in something, your attitude changes
• [00:13:37] Trying to set the wheels in motion
• [00:14:28] Renovate and hold
• [00:15:52] Getting to where you want to go much quicker
• [00:16:49] Purchasing a property with a land component
• [00:17:55] The impact of renovating to Matt and Caroline's lives

Resources: 

Design Pad Architecture

https://design-pad.com.au

The School Of Renovating

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com

She Renovates podcast

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcast

She Renovates on  iTunes 

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/she-renovates/id1452762885

The Ultimate Guide To Joint Venture Projects

https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/joint-ventures

Where to reach Matt and Caroline Hull? 

Website: www.design-pad.com.au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/designpadarchitecture

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Bernadette’s 2021

What motivates you? What keeps you going? What are your goals? How do you get there? These are just some of the questions that I ask myself because as a renovator and a business woman, mapping your plan is critical. Apart from that, taking care of yourself is the most important thing so I make sure that along with my busy life, a happy and pampered Bernadette gets the highest priority in my list. With that being said, in this episode I am sharing some of my 2021 health and travel goals and how we go with our current projects. 

Highlights: 

• [00:00:29] Wind under my wings
• [00:01:57] The big news
• [00:03:29]  What's the point of being retired if you can't travel?
• [00:03:49] Completing our retirement plan 
• [00:04:44] Changing how I operate in order to free me up
• [00:06:13] Crowd funded the project
• [00:07:25] We don't have to worry about bank interest rates
• [00:07:58] Complete the two current projects
• [00:09:00] The biggest problem with renovating
• [00:09:58] Exciting plan for Darlinghurst 
• [00:10:59] 92 goals that I want to complete
• [00:11:41] Hands Across The Water
• [00:13:56] Growing She Renovates Podcast 
• [00:14:36] Flipping websites
• [00:15:26] Travel and health goals
• [00:16:27] It's not achievement that makes you happy, it's the process 

Meet Suzette, Our Website Cover Girl

She Renovates podcast is back again with another amazing guest, Suzette Halliwell. Suzette was my first student when I started The School Of Renovating. Just like other aspiring renovators out there, Suzette started renovating as a hobby and later on became a business. She will share how she started her reno journey,  the pearls of wisdom she picked along the way, how she gained confidence in renovating, where she is now in her reno career and her funniest reno moment. 

Highlights:

• [00:00:32] The School Of Renovating first student
• [00:02:27] A renovator's path
• [00:03:33] You're always attracted to your passion
• [00:04:51] Something that invites you in
• [00:06:03] Baptism by fire
• [00:07:34] A great collector
• [00:08:42] The comfort you can bring to somebody else
• [00:09:49] You don't know what you need until you need it
• [00:10:43] Evolving the role of being a mother
• [00:12:00] The power of a group of women
• [00:13:00] The biggest challenge in forging a path
• [00:14:12] With renovating you do have something to sell
• [00:15:48] A good passive income
• [00:17:54] Joint venture
• [00:19:18] Renovating keeps you young
• [00:20:12] The main game
• [00:21:27] It's only fear
• [00:23:34] Tips for women who's been toying the idea of renovating
• [00:24:54] Getting things right, gives you the confidence
• [00:26:09] The funniest reno moment

Resources: 

The School Of Renovating

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com

She Renovates Podcast

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcast

She Renovates iTunes 

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/she-renovates/id1452762885

The  Renovation Bootcamp

https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/bootcamp

The Ultimate Guide To Joint Venture Projects

https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/joint-ventures

Join She Renovates Facebook group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sherenovates

The Block

https://9now.nine.com.au/the-block

Where to reach Suzette Halliwell:

https://www.facebook.com/suzette.halliwell 

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Post Covid Opportunities For Renovators

It’s another interesting day at She Renovates because today, I have James Burgin, one of my most favourite people who is going to chat with me about HOBO or Home Office Broadcasting Office and the post Covid opportunities that lie ahead for our aspiring renovators. James is a marketing and branding expert, so he will also share how renovators can market and present themselves to their potential clients and to other people amidst coronavirus. 

Highlights: 

• [00:02:54] HOBO and trends around how Australians are living post Covid
• [00:04:50] The work space in a home is becoming more important
• [00:06:09] You're 50% more productive when you've got a second monitor
• [00:08:19] People who work from home increased from 5% to 45%
• [00:10:09] 45% of the workforce
• [00:11:02] Now we can work from home but we also can have a restaurant at home
• [00:12:07] The "Pillowfication"
• [00:13:21] Renovators on trend or ahead of the trend
• [00:14:32] Styling a property
• [00:15:53] Maximising property value
• [00:16:59] Authenticity
• [00:18:34] Authority within
• [00:20:09] Rate My Skype Room
• [00:21:01] What we love about home offices
• [00:22:49] Renovators should look at the best ways to present
• [00:23:12] Acoustic is a big part of the audio
  [00:24:21] Why a home office should be considered in every renovation
• [00:25:21] Decentralisation of the workforce
• [00:27:06] Opportunities for renovators post Covid
• [00:28:13] The quality of the internet

RESOURCES:

Bernard Salt and Adam Spencer

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IXP10ck9XDELUmb-N-1rQRWEja6FMUK5/view?usp=sharing

Demographic Trends - Working From Home

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DD4f1arO9vqR8nMcR4ykxSTChBeZHb1M/view?usp=sharing

IKEA 

http://www.ikea.com/

Rate My SkypeRroom 

https://twitter.com/ratemyskyperoom

The School Of Renovating

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/

She Renovates iTunes 

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/she-renovates/id1452762885

Subscribe to She Renovates podcast

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcast

 Where to reach James Burgin :

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jamesburgin/

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Reno Tips From The Block Winner - Chantelle Ford

In this episode, I have a very interesting guest. One of my goals is to interview a contestant from The Block and it’s amazing how the power of intention works, because today, you will hear from Chantelle Ford, the winner of The Block 2014. 

Chantelle is going to share her tips about renovating, style and design. She will also share how a milliner survived and won the building and renovating show.

Highlights:

[00:00:36] The back story
[00:03:00] Chantelle Ford - 2014 The Block winner
[00:05:18] Pedaling in the ocean really hard
[00:07:28] A chimney sweep and a milliner going to a design and reno contest
[00:08:09] A different mindset in renovating and marketing
[00:09:43] Problem solving first before creativity
[00:10:54] The sweet spot
[00:11:52] No data for renovating...at all
[00:14:13] Delivering a room in a week is not a myth
[00:16:43] All hands on deck
[00:18:14] Designing amidst stress and fatigue
[00:19:06] Solution over design plan
[00:20:53] Women do tend to second guess themselves
[00:21:50] If you love renovating, you can design
[00:22:44] Vanilla with sprinkles
[00:25:09] Beautiful bonds
[00:27:40] What it's like being with Keith Schleiger
[00:28:25] How The Block affects relationships
[00:29:53] The biggest takeaway
[00:31:31] Doing your own block
[00:32:35] Ford Millinery

RESOURCES:

Ford Millinery
https://fordmillinery.com.au/

The School Of Renovating
https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/

She Renovates Podcast
https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcast

She Renovates Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sherenovates

She Renovates iTunes
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/she-renovates/id1452762885

Where to reach Chantelle Ford:

Ford Millinery: https://fordmillinery.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fordmillinery/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FordMillinery

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A Day In The Life Of A Renovator

In this episode, I thought it might be useful to share about what happens in my day as a renovator and a business woman. I will share the challenges and commitments that I set for myself in order to be more motivated and productive.

Also, you’ll hear a bit about the status of my projects, the people I mingle with within the day and how I handle some challenges along the way.

Highlights: 

[00:00:37] Progress is better than perfection 
[00:02:00] Renovating is business 
[00:02:30] 75 hard challenge 
[00:03:59] Women getting what they want in business, life and love
[00:06:03] Chalmers street project is settling on Monday
[00:06:52] The communication circuit
[00:07:52] What's inside the owner's handover manual 
[00:09:21] Appointment with a joiner 
[00:11:47] The vanity
[00:12:34] The property that's going to the market
[00:14:00] What I notice with the joiner 
[00:14:59] Putting a wood grain like timber veneer 
[00:15:49] A message from one of our Wonder Women
[00:16:30] Checking the budget 
[00:17:09] Podcasting 
[00:17:44] Committed to doing one video a day
[00:19:03] I love my new set up 
[00:19:25] Doing some quotes for Darley Street project 
[00:20:11] Sit on the roof with a bottle of wine
[00:20:33] Hitting off to the renovator's lolly shop, IKEA 

RESOURCES:

The School Of Renovating

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/

She Renovates Podcast

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcast

She Renovates Facebook Group 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sherenovates

Wonder Women 

https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/wonderwomen 

IKEA

http://www.ikea.com/

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The Ins And Outs Of Small Development

In this episode I have Ryan Goodwin of Mode Development who will share his expertise on small development areas. We talked about how renovators can subdivide lands, increase a property's equity, and he will share the advantages of having good people during these projects. Ryan will also share his knowledge about GST and how to build that strong foundation in renovating for profit. 

Highlights: 

[00:01:01] Turning one into two 
[00:03:08] Understanding the property 
[00:04:41] Having right conversations with the right people 
[00:05:20] What's your strategy?
[00:06:07] The recap 
[00:07:02] Too many risks for new players 
[00:08:39] The good and bad side 
[00:09:35] A journey is a feasibility 
[00:10:54] Know what the market wants
[00:12:01] Moving through the journey of development 
[00:14:11] The contingency plans for a newborn renovator 
[00:15:12] Development contingency 
[00:17:27] The types of people renovators engage for the project 
[00:18:28] The project with interesting incident 
[00:20:03] Knowing what questions to ask 
[00:21:52] Building a team is critical 
[00:23:34] Do your due diligence and research
[00:24:50] Terms of cost in creating a new block 
[00:26:33] The convenience and costs
[00:27:38] The wealth creation vehicle
[00:28:38] Understanding the nuances in the tax law 
[00:30:11] The moral of the story 
[00:31:51] The turn-key and non turn-key policy 
[00:33:19] One word is preparation

RESOURCES:

Mode Development 

https://www.moderenovations.com.au

The School Of Renovating

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/

She Renovates Podcast

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcast

She Renovates Facebook Group 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sherenovates

Where to reach Ryan Goodwin:

0409 229 040

1300 353 112

Mode Renovations

[email protected]

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Hallmarks Of A Professional Renovator And A Case Study

In this episode, I will share what it takes to be a professional renovator and how you can get there without having repetitive mistakes. I will also share a case study that covers Kim Glen, one of my students, who rocked the world of renovating on her first reno project. 

Highlights: 

[00:00:36] Hallmarks of a pro renovator 
[00:01:25] Taking the mission with gusto
[00:02:26] Planning
[00:03:19] The goal should be set in stone but the details need to be flexible 
[00:04:10] Implement training
[00:05:24] The price is right but the property is wrong 
[00:06:03] Take the decisive action 
[00:07:06] Don't let fear paralyse you in taking actions
[00:07:51] Manage your emotions
[00:09:05] Get the momentum going 
[00:09:48] Work on your business 
[00:11:53] Take full responsibility of the results 
[00:13:13] Be a problem solver 
[00:14:18] Why it's important to grow the complexity of your projects
[00:15:14] The story of Kim 
[00:17:04] How Kim managed the budget
[00:18:19] Good management demonstration 
[00:19:57] She's on her way to a very competent professional renovator 
[00:20:50] Life is good 

RESOURCES:

The School Of Renovating

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/

She Renovates Podcast

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcast

She Renovates Facebook Group 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sherenovates

Reno Bootcamp 

https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/bootcamp

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