Tej Talks

Tej Singh is a property investor, author, and serial business owner. He has faced many challenges in his career, including dealing with unscrupulous builders, getting fired, and losing money. However, he has learned from his failures and is now more patient and stoic than ever before. In this episode of Beyond the Fail, Tej talks about why some success can be unhelpful, the difficulties of feeling a lack of control in business, hitting breaking point, and important lessons from Stoicism.

Key Topics:

• The “golden handcuffs” of success
• Feeling overwhelmed and lack of control
• Hitting breaking point
• The mindset of acceptance
• Losing money
• Impacts of his failure on trusting
• Learning how to be more patient
• Understanding that business failures will happen
• Insights from Stoicism

If you are interested in learning more about the challenges and rewards of running a business, or if you are simply looking for some inspiration, then this episode is for you.

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Tune in for a juicy conversation with the one and only Where’s Shaz as we delve into the world of content creation, social media, and property investment.

We're pulling back the curtain on what REALLY works, ditching the generic advice, and sharing our honest opinions on everything from authenticity to engagement to deal sourcing.

Expect:

• Unfiltered thoughts on content quality and personal branding
• Qualifications vs. experience: the real deal
• Feedback loops and the power of genuine interaction
• Debunking social media myths and influencer marketing
• Insider scoop on property networking events
• Mortgage brokers & lenders: the good, the bad, and the ugly
• Deal sourcing: is the transparency REALLY there?
• Education: beyond the course hype
• Meaningful engagement over the noise

Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion that will challenge your perceptions and leave you with actionable insights. Let's get real!

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IS THIS THE ONE? 🤔

I've got my eye on something special - a digital agency that's as sleek as it is innovative.

But, as always, there's a twist.

How do I value a business that's newer than most of my Trainers?

Here, I'm unpacking it all - the positives, the negatives, and those grey areas in between.

We're talking a lack of history, key founders who can't just be replaced, a complicated team structure, and the puzzle of earnouts

Will this be a solid investment or a potential pitfall?

You tell me...

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Tej graduated from King's’ College London with a BSc Biochemistry in 2014, he then pursued a career in Medical Education and Marketing. Soon after his second job… he was fired!

He then went in search of a more ethical path, a business he could set up where the reward was equal to the work put in. “If they are making pounds, why am I making pennies?” - was his thought process, not happy with slow progression and bureaucracy (& having to wear smart shoes everyday). This lead him to opening a Recruitment business (not sure where the ethics went) which doubled in profit every year, for 4 years. He hated it. Golden handcuffs they call it.

Fortunately, he used the cash he’d built up from that business, to educate himself in Property Investing. Soon, he’d stopped the business and transitioned into Property Investment full time. He then had a slow start -

Purchasing 15 properties in his first 9 months, using over £650,000 of Investor Finance, he built a £1,200,000 property portfolio and created £30,000 of profit from flips. This gave him ‘financial freedom’, but it was the most stressful period of his life. Growing quickly is very painful. He recently made £95,000 from two flips.

Let’s not forget that his Podcast grew to be the most-reviewed UK Property Podcast, peaking at 4,000 unique downloads per episode.

His Podcast (Tej Talks) now sits at 800,000 downloads in over 120 countries and has 500 reviews, rated 5/5.

Tej Invests

Tej Talks

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Think it's impossible to maintain a killer physique while juggling a rapidly growing business and multiple kids? 

Dee Ludlow proves it's not.

Together we sat down and broke down the myths and realities of staying fit in the fast lane. 

Ever wondered why the Western health system seems to be failing so many? Spoiler: It's more about managing diseases than actually fixing them.

And here's a shocking revelation – those flashy food labels you casually walk past? They're messing with your food choices... big time. 

Perhaps most importantly, we shattered the myth of the 'one-size-fits-all' diet. Your body, your rules – individualised diets are the game changer.

Remember, it's not just about living longer; it's about living better. Tune in, transform your approach to health, and become the best version of yourself – inside and out.

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Tej graduated from King's’ College London with a BSc Biochemistry in 2014, he then pursued a career in Medical Education and Marketing. Soon after his second job… he was fired!

He then went in search of a more ethical path, a business he could set up where the reward was equal to the work put in. “If they are making pounds, why am I making pennies?” - was his thought process, not happy with slow progression and bureaucracy (& having to wear smart shoes everyday). This lead him to opening a Recruitment business (not sure where the ethics went) which doubled in profit every year, for 4 years. He hated it. Golden handcuffs they call it.

Fortunately, he used the cash he’d built up from that business, to educate himself in Property Investing. Soon, he’d stopped the business and transitioned into Property Investment full time. He then had a slow start -

Purchasing 15 properties in his first 9 months, using over £650,000 of Investor Finance, he built a £1,200,000 property portfolio and created £30,000 of profit from flips. This gave him ‘financial freedom’, but it was the most stressful period of his life. Growing quickly is very painful. He recently made £95,000 from two flips.

Let’s not forget that his Podcast grew to be the most-reviewed UK Property Podcast, peaking at 4,000 unique downloads per episode.

His Podcast (Tej Talks) now sits at 800,000 downloads in over 120 countries and has 500 reviews, rated 5/5.

Tej Invests

Tej Talks

eLearning

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You've seen it, right? The leased Ferraris, those rented yachts, and heavens, the paid followers. All tailored, all crafted, to sell you a sparkly dream.

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I recently shared a teaser about these fakers on Instagram, giving you a sprinkle of my thoughts. Today, it's the full-blown rant. 

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These “gurus” paint their lives flawless, never letting you peek behind the curtain of hardships. Hell, some can't even walk the talk they're peddling.

But here's the kicker — we lap it up. Gulp it down, believing it's THAT easy. Perhaps because we'd rather believe in shortcuts than roll up our sleeves.⁠ 

So, who's really at fault here? Is it them or... us?⁠ ⁠

Time to find out.

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Tej graduated from King's’ College London with a BSc Biochemistry in 2014, he then pursued a career in Medical Education and Marketing. Soon after his second job… he was fired!

He then went in search of a more ethical path, a business he could set up where the reward was equal to the work put in. “If they are making pounds, why am I making pennies?” - was his thought process, not happy with slow progression and bureaucracy (& having to wear smart shoes everyday). This lead him to opening a Recruitment business (not sure where the ethics went) which doubled in profit every year, for 4 years. He hated it. Golden handcuffs they call it.

Fortunately, he used the cash he’d built up from that business, to educate himself in Property Investing. Soon, he’d stopped the business and transitioned into Property Investment full time. He then had a slow start -

Purchasing 15 properties in his first 9 months, using over £650,000 of Investor Finance, he built a £1,200,000 property portfolio and created £30,000 of profit from flips. This gave him ‘financial freedom’, but it was the most stressful period of his life. Growing quickly is very painful. He recently made £95,000 from two flips.

Let’s not forget that his Podcast grew to be the most-reviewed UK Property Podcast, peaking at 4,000 unique downloads per episode.

His Podcast (Tej Talks) now sits at 800,000 downloads in over 120 countries and has 500 reviews, rated 5/5.

Tej Invests

Tej Talks

eLearning

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🔥 TRIPLE THREAT ALERT! 🔥

Let's break it down, shall we?⁠

First up, yours truly. Nailing it not only in the world of property & branding but also on the dance floor 🕺

Next, the man who jumped straight off of a GQ magazine cover - Dee Ludlow, who knows the M&A world inside out.

And then, drum roll please... We found him! Where's Shaz - the finest property broker in the game with a networking finesse to match.

We didn't just meet up for fun - we went ALL OUT for this podcast episode. Professional studio, 4K cameras, crisp mics and banging lighting. But, let's be real, the gadgets aren't the stars here - it's the wisdom we're sharing.

And because it ain’t a genuine Tej Talks feature without it – we’re calling out some BULLSHIT too. The property "education" space, social media pretenders, and those crusty networking events some of y’all are STILL peddling.

So the stage is set. Think you can handle the heat? 🔥⁠

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Tej graduated from King's’ College London with a BSc Biochemistry in 2014, he then pursued a career in Medical Education and Marketing. Soon after his second job… he was fired!

He then went in search of a more ethical path, a business he could set up where the reward was equal to the work put in. “If they are making pounds, why am I making pennies?” - was his thought process, not happy with slow progression and bureaucracy (& having to wear smart shoes everyday). This lead him to opening a Recruitment business (not sure where the ethics went) which doubled in profit every year, for 4 years. He hated it. Golden handcuffs they call it.

Fortunately, he used the cash he’d built up from that business, to educate himself in Property Investing. Soon, he’d stopped the business and transitioned into Property Investment full time. He then had a slow start -

Purchasing 15 properties in his first 9 months, using over £650,000 of Investor Finance, he built a £1,200,000 property portfolio and created £30,000 of profit from flips. This gave him ‘financial freedom’, but it was the most stressful period of his life. Growing quickly is very painful. He recently made £95,000 from two flips.

Let’s not forget that his Podcast grew to be the most-reviewed UK Property Podcast, peaking at 4,000 unique downloads per episode.

His Podcast (Tej Talks) now sits at 800,000 downloads in over 120 countries and has 500 reviews, rated 5/5.

Tej Invests

Tej Talks

eLearning

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If you've been on this ride with me, you've seen my property strides and business pursuits.

But this podcast episode? Different vibe.⁠

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I joined my good friend Sandi on her fresh podcast. We touched base on the big stuff of course - property and business. 

But we also ventured off-road. Philosophy, Western vs Eastern Medicine, my passion for dance, and so much more. ⁠

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It wasn’t the typical mic talk. Sandi and I brought out the personal tales, and she asked some amazing questions. A down-to-earth, raw, laughter-filled session. ⁠

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Tune in. You might just hear a side of me you never knew.⁠

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Tej graduated from King's’ College London with a BSc Biochemistry in 2014, he then pursued a career in Medical Education and Marketing. Soon after his second job… he was fired!

He then went in search of a more ethical path, a business he could set up where the reward was equal to the work put in. “If they are making pounds, why am I making pennies?” - was his thought process, not happy with slow progression and bureaucracy (& having to wear smart shoes everyday). This lead him to opening a Recruitment business (not sure where the ethics went) which doubled in profit every year, for 4 years. He hated it. Golden handcuffs they call it.

Fortunately, he used the cash he’d built up from that business, to educate himself in Property Investing. Soon, he’d stopped the business and transitioned into Property Investment full time. He then had a slow start -

Purchasing 15 properties in his first 9 months, using over £650,000 of Investor Finance, he built a £1,200,000 property portfolio and created £30,000 of profit from flips. This gave him ‘financial freedom’, but it was the most stressful period of his life. Growing quickly is very painful. He recently made £95,000 from two flips.

Let’s not forget that his Podcast grew to be the most-reviewed UK Property Podcast, peaking at 4,000 unique downloads per episode.

His Podcast (Tej Talks) now sits at 800,000 downloads in over 120 countries and has 500 reviews, rated 5/5.

Tej Invests

Tej Talks

eLearning

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Ever wanted a peek into the life of a true property titan?

His repertoire? Buying, renting, developing, deal sourcing, education, events - the man is ALL IN.⁠

Ste Hamilton, possibly the busiest man in the property game, took out some time in his crazy schedule to chat. 

Beneath the success, he shared deeply personal experiences - welcoming a son into the world, the loss of his mum, and discovering his true drive in life.⁠

His story, his triumphs, and challenges - all raw, all real. This is an absolute must-hear.⁠

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Tej graduated from King's’ College London with a BSc Biochemistry in 2014, he then pursued a career in Medical Education and Marketing. Soon after his second job… he was fired!

He then went in search of a more ethical path, a business he could set up where the reward was equal to the work put in. “If they are making pounds, why am I making pennies?” - was his thought process, not happy with slow progression and bureaucracy (& having to wear smart shoes everyday). This lead him to opening a Recruitment business (not sure where the ethics went) which doubled in profit every year, for 4 years. He hated it. Golden handcuffs they call it.

Fortunately, he used the cash he’d built up from that business, to educate himself in Property Investing. Soon, he’d stopped the business and transitioned into Property Investment full time. He then had a slow start -

Purchasing 15 properties in his first 9 months, using over £650,000 of Investor Finance, he built a £1,200,000 property portfolio and created £30,000 of profit from flips. This gave him ‘financial freedom’, but it was the most stressful period of his life. Growing quickly is very painful. He recently made £95,000 from two flips.

Let’s not forget that his Podcast grew to be the most-reviewed UK Property Podcast, peaking at 4,000 unique downloads per episode.

His Podcast (Tej Talks) now sits at 800,000 downloads in over 120 countries and has 500 reviews, rated 5/5.

Tej Invests

Tej Talks

eLearning

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If you've been around me long enough, you know there's one group I dread almost as much as builders - solicitors.

Slow as snails, stuck in the past, and almost ghostlike with responses.

But here's the twist - my solicitor, Stuart Forsdike, doesn't fit the mould.⁠

Stu, the backbone behind PCS Legal, has revolutionised the scene. Starting out as a small & humble family-run firm, PCS is now a national heavyweight with over 170 staff.⁠

I sat down with Stu and he revealed it all - the secrets of conveyancing, the reasons why solicitors are notoriously slow, the cash flow behind the curtain, and much, much more.⁠

So grab your gavel, tune in, and find out why Stu is the exception to my solicitor scorn.

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A NEW CHAPTER

If you've been following my journey of late, you'd know I've been grinding my teeth at the sluggish and antiquated property scene.

It's time to freshen things up, quite literally.⁠

Say hello to my new venture - Saaf Cleaning! I've taken the plunge and I am now the proud owner, ready to dust off the old and breathe more life into it.⁠

My plan? To add a gleaming profit of £55,000 in the first year itself. I've set 9 crystal-clear targets aimed at increasing sales, trimming overheads, and adding more members to the team.⁠⁠

And that's just the start. I'm gearing up to polish various other facets too - branding (of course!), marketing, the website, and much, much more. 

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So be sure to follow along as I'll be sharing insights, victories, and hiccups. And who knows? You might just hear me announcing a second business purchase...

For now, though, let's get Saaf Cleaning shining bright.

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Tej graduated from King's’ College London with a BSc Biochemistry in 2014, he then pursued a career in Medical Education and Marketing. Soon after his second job… he was fired!

He then went in search of a more ethical path, a business he could set up where the reward was equal to the work put in. “If they are making pounds, why am I making pennies?” - was his thought process, not happy with slow progression and bureaucracy (& having to wear smart shoes everyday). This lead him to opening a Recruitment business (not sure where the ethics went) which doubled in profit every year, for 4 years. He hated it. Golden handcuffs they call it.

Fortunately, he used the cash he’d built up from that business, to educate himself in Property Investing. Soon, he’d stopped the business and transitioned into Property Investment full time. He then had a slow start -

Purchasing 15 properties in his first 9 months, using over £650,000 of Investor Finance, he built a £1,200,000 property portfolio and created £30,000 of profit from flips. This gave him ‘financial freedom’, but it was the most stressful period of his life. Growing quickly is very painful. He recently made £95,000 from two flips.

Let’s not forget that his Podcast grew to be the most-reviewed UK Property Podcast, peaking at 4,000 unique downloads per episode.

His Podcast (Tej Talks) now sits at 800,000 downloads in over 120 countries and has 500 reviews, rated 5/5.

Tej Invests

Tej Talks

eLearning

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