The Real Hustle Podcast

In this raw and honest conversation, Ash, an entrepreneur and content creator shares his experiences of interviewing homeless people, bringing awareness to the problem. The interesting perspective of a landlord makes this conversation even more interesting.

From the realities of addiction, the broken eviction system, and whether any government can actually fix the housing crisis, this conversation needs to be had.

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Follow Ash:

YouTube - @nocashash0

Instagram - @nocashash0

TikTok - @nocashash0

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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See you next week,

Dylan

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information only, not professional advice. Views are our own and not those of any associated organisation. Consult a professional for specific needs. Guest views are their own and not necessarily those of the host or The Real Hustle Podcast. We do not guarantee accuracy, and content is used at your own risk. By listening, you agree to these terms.

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In this episode, James Rogers shows us what true optimism looks like.

In the midst of pain, he found purpose. James worked hard his entire life, only for everything to come crashing down in a single season. But through sheer perseverance and relentless hustle, he turned his setback into something remarkable, raising money for charity and launching a property networking community that's growing fast.

From property investing to fatherhood, his experiences is all areas of life have proved that mindset is everything.

If you need proof that your worst chapter can become your greatest comeback, this is the episode to watch.

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Follow James Rogers

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/james-rogers-698061329/

www.propertyandpoppadoms.co.uk

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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Timeline

00:00:00 Trailer

00:01:38 Introduction

00:03:47 Early Labels

00:11:19 Leaving School at 14

00:32:57 Door-to-Door Sales

00:44:00 Back to Decorating & Moving to Stoke-on-Trent

00:47:52 Getting Into Property

00:53:51 Discovering the Property Network World

00:55:35 The Mastermind Year That Changed Everything

01:01:58 Son's Breakdown

01:11:31 Divorce, Custody Battle & Losing Everything

01:18:46 Hitting Rock Bottom & Battling Depression

01:24:26 The Turning Point

01:37:38 Starting Property & Problems From Nothing

02:03:57 Growing the Community & Winning Awards

02:06:15 The Education Space & What's Next

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See you next week,

Dylan

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information only, not professional advice. Views are our own and not those of any associated organisation. Consult a professional for specific needs. Guest views are their own and not necessarily those of the host or The Real Hustle Podcast. We do not guarantee accuracy, and content is used at your own risk. By listening, you agree to these terms.

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This episode is for men who want to learn how to be a real man.

As a young fitness influencer, Kieran Smith shares about what building his career has been like as a young male. Covering what it actually means to be a man in this world. They discuss their opinions on the 'manosphere' and characters like Andrew Tate, sharing the good and the bad.

Beyond this, in this episode Dylan and Kieran discuss how to build social media following, ethically, and share fitness tips and mindsets to help people go further. Both have a heart to see young men thrive, and this conversation is only the start.

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Follow Kieran:

Instagram - @Kieranjaismith

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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This episode is for men who want to learn how to be a real man.

As a young fitness influencer, Kieran Smith shares about what building his career has been like as a young man. Covering what it actually means to be a man in this world. They discuss their opinions on the 'manosphere' and characters like Andrew Tate, sharing the good and the bad.

Beyond this, in this episode Dylan and Kieran discuss how to build social media following, ethically, and share fitness tips and mindsets to help people go further. Both have a heart to see young men thrive, and this conversation is only the start.

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Follow Kieran:

Instagram - @Kieranjaismith

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Episode Trailer

00:02:08 — Who Is Kieran?

00:08:06 — Growing Up Shy

00:16:47 — Career Journey & Lockdown

00:42:22 — Waking Up As A Young Man

00:51:28 — The Manosphere & Masculinity

01:06:38 — Health, Fitness & Coaching

01:34:33 — Closing Thoughts

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See you next week,

Dylan

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information only, not professional advice. Views are our own and not those of any associated organisation. Consult a professional for specific needs. Guest views are their own and not necessarily those of the host or The Real Hustle Podcast. We do not guarantee accuracy, and content is used at your own risk. By listening, you agree to these terms.

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From a small town in South India to building up a property portfolio in the UK, Sreelal shares his journey from software engineering to property development on The Real Hustle Podcast. He breaks down how he transitioned from employment to contracting to full-time entrepreneurship, navigating the 2008 crash, COVID, and volatile markets along the way.

Discussing how to parent well as an entrepreneur as well as building habits and the state of the UK, this episode touches on a range of important topics.

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Follow Sreelal:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/sreelal-harilal

Instagram - @sreelal25

www.providenthomes.co.uk

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Episode Trailer

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See you next week,

Dylan

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information only, not professional advice. Views are our own and not those of any associated organisation. Consult a professional for specific needs. Guest views are their own and not necessarily those of the host or The Real Hustle Podcast. We do not guarantee accuracy, and content is used at your own risk. By listening, you agree to these terms.

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This episode with Dave Morris is nothing short of extraordinary. He shares his journey from being in a high positioned sales role to starting his own company. Might we add he started this company literally flat on his back in a bed for six months after a trampoline accident broke his back. They not only discuss the lessons Dave learnt along the way, but they also dive into very important social issues like parenting, the masculinity crisis and why Britain needs a transformation before it's too late.

Throughout this episode Dave shares how his personal faith strengthened him along every step of his journey including through his diagnosis of cancer 5 years ago. He went through treatment in the middle of COVID, spent weeks in hospital without his family, and had a choice between giving up or fighting like never before.

We think it's safe to say nothing was going to hold him back!

With Dave's unexplained optimism, this episode will change how you see success, suffering, and what actually matters.

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Follow David Morris:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dave-morris-70624412/

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Episode Trailer

00:02:05 - Introduction

00:02:55 - Early Career: Electronics Apprenticeship

00:03:35 - Meeting Wife & Marriage

00:05:00 - First Sales Job at Marconi

00:06:48 - Sales Skills: Learning vs. Natural Talent

00:09:00 - Corporate Challenges & Letting People Go

00:11:33 - Decision to Leave Corporate & Start Own Company

00:19:21 - The Trampoline Accident Story (Detailed)

00:21:00 - Six Months Recovery & Building Business from Floor

00:25:26 - House Burglary & Finding the Backup Disc

00:29:42 - First Orders & Early Business Success

00:35:00 - Measuring Success in Business

00:39:13 - Starting Multiple Companies

00:41:00 - Advice for Young Entrepreneurs

00:42:33 - The Scaling vs. Starting Dilemma

00:49:28 - Becoming a Christian at 29

00:53:42 - Tough Childhood & Father Relationship

00:58:20 - What Makes a Man: Modern Masculinity Crisis

01:06:40 - Marriage & Family Values

01:13:52 - Parenting Advice

01:21:00 - Britain's Current State & Political Challenges

01:28:20 - Loss of Freedom of Speech

01:36:16 - Faith's Role in Business

01:40:00 - If You Were Prime Minister: Solving Britain's Problems

01:32:00 - Money Doesn't Equal Happiness

01:36:40 - Greatest Fears as a Business Owner

01:40:02 - Cancer Diagnosis & Battle

01:44:00 - Message to Someone Facing Death

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See you next week,

Dylan

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information only, not professional advice. Views are our own and not those of any associated organisation. Consult a professional for specific needs. Guest views are their own and not necessarily those of the host or The Real Hustle Podcast. We do not guarantee accuracy, and content is used at your own risk. By listening, you agree to these terms.

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At 50 years old, Jim Haliburton walked to his first property on a sunny day in 1991. Fast forward 35 years: he's owns over 100 HMO properties, pulled off a 220-bed mega-deal that finance companies laughed at, and is still buying properties today! Oh, and all 660 of his tenants have his personal mobile number (yes, really).

Growing up in the care system where showing excitement meant punishment, Jim broke every statistic by building a property empire. He doesn't sugarcoat the housing crisis, the staffing nightmares, or why he wishes he'd spent less time saving and more time living. Raw, honest, and unapologetically Scottish, this is what three decades of property investing actually looks like. 

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Follow Jim:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jim-haliburton-709b297/

Facebook - www.facebook.com/jimhaliburton

www.hmodaddy.com

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Episode Trailer

00:02:05 Introduction

00:03:40 The Merchant Navy & Saving Money

00:05:28 First Marriage & Property Resistance

00:06:45 First Property Purchase 1991

00:09:22 HMO Strategy - Rinse & Repeat

00:11:46 Growing Up in Care System

00:12:51 Self-Limiting Beliefs & Breaking the Mold

00:19:09 The Entrepreneur's Wound

00:21:38 Books That Changed Everything

00:24:05 Regrets: Enjoy Life More

00:43:45 Advice for Getting Started

00:45:25 Lodgers & Creative Financing

00:46:50 Purchase Lease Options Explained

00:53:40 Rent to Rent vs Rent to Buy

01:02:57 The 220-Bed HMO Mega Deal

01:16:14 Joint Venture Strategy 50/50

01:19:24 All 660 Tenants Have My Number

01:24:55 Portfolio Sale Disaster Story

01:33:36 The Reality of HMO Cash Flow

01:34:44 Asylum Seeker Housing Crisis

01:42:16 If I Were Prime Minister

01:44:10 The Artificial Housing Shortage

01:52:11 Media Bias

01:58:01 Greatest Fears & Regulation

02:04:20 Faith, Death & Legacy

02:06:57 Final Thoughts & How to Learn

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See you next week,

Dylan

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information only, not professional advice. Views are our own and not those of any associated organisation. Consult a professional for specific needs. Guest views are their own and not necessarily those of the host or The Real Hustle Podcast. We do not guarantee accuracy, and content is used at your own risk. By listening, you agree to these terms.

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In this episode with Paul Frossell, we dive into the reality of what AI really means for our society. Often described as a shift even bigger than the creation of the internet, we explore how we navigate this new era and what it could mean for our future.

We discuss how AI is already reshaping the way we live and work, and how areas like cryptocurrency are also influencing the direction we’re heading.

At the heart of it all, we ask a bigger question, when everything is changing so quickly, what do we hold on to? Paul shares how his faith helps him navigate uncertainty and stay grounded through it all.

This episode is a MUST WATCH to make sure you are informed of the realities of artificial intelligence.

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Follow Paul Frossell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/paul-frossell/

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_dylan_russell

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CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Trailer

00:02:04 Introduction

00:03:03 Artificial intelligence

00:42:27 Crypto Currency & The Monetary System

01:09:00 Faith

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I will see you next week,

Dylan

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In this episode I talk to Neil Briggs, a property entrepreneur, who shares his journey about the heartbreaking events that unfolded on his way to becoming the successful business owner he is today. From deaths to sickness, Neil is a great example that perseverance pays off when navigating difficult times.

He also shares how he has built his property empire from nothing. From working at Tesco, to moving out at 18, the odds were against Neil yet he now owns a successful business with 5 locations, 1,200 properties and over 70 staff!

We land on the very important topic of male mental health where we get a chance to share the heartbreaking reality of what many men are facing today.

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Follow Neil Briggs:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-briggs-56196161/

Website - www.neilbriggs.co.uk

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_dylan_russell

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I will see you next week!

Dylan

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In this episode, Marisa Hyland shares the journey that took her from redundancy to building her own marketing agency in Ibiza. Driven from a young age, losing her job became the unexpected turning point that pushed her to step away from the 9–5 and create something of her own.

Marisa opens up about the realities behind the journey, the challenges of starting a business from scratch, what it truly takes to run an international agency, and the personal experience of building a life and career away from home.

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Follow Marisa Hyland:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-hyland-355209175/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marisa.jae

Salt Agency Instagram - www.instagram.com/saltagency

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Trailer

00: 01:32 Introduction & Background

00:10:56 University & The Marketing Module She Failed

00:19:50 Moving to Ibiza & Starting in Hospitality

00:20:59 Transition to Marketing & Office Life

00:26:20 Getting Made Redundant

00:30:26 The Decision on the Plane to Australia

00:36:00 Starting the Agency - The Process

00:40:57 Anxiety & Support Network

00:44:59 Fear of Failure & Working 90 Hour Weeks

00:48:36 Proudest Moments & Self-Growth

00:51:43 Learning Business Skills & Doing Your Own Books

00:53:32 Living Between Spain & UK - Location Freedom

00:59:42 The Future of Marketing & AI

01:04:16 Being a Female Founder

01:09:42 Long Distance Relationship & Building Together

01:14:28 Advice to 18-Year-Old Self

01:15:28 Outgrowing People, Jobs & Environments

Trailer music by Anton Levin (Trailer Quartet)

I will see you next week,

Dylan

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In our very first episode, Adam Lawrence joins us for a real, honest conversation about growth, risk, and building something from nothing.

Adam Lawrence is a property investor and economist who has been involved in over 850 property deals. In this episode, we dive into his past to see the moments that have brought him to where he is today and discuss common issues people encounter along their journey into investing.

From actionable insights to inspiring stories, this is not an episode you want to miss if you are looking to get into property and investment.

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Follow Adam Lawrence:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamglawrence/ 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@propenomixwithadamlawrence 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/propertyadam

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_dylan_russell

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Episode Trailer

2:00 - Introduction & Adam's Background

4:36 - Passion for Macroeconomics

10:00 - Growing Up in a Traditional Family

14:04 - Network Value of Education

17:19 - Work-Life Balance & Fatherhood

23:12 - Discovering Personal Values

25:54 - Putting Family First

29:52 - Rejecting Financial Freedom Numbers

31:47 - Marketing Gurus vs Real Content

36:50 - Oxford Experience & Education Advice

42:02 - Generational Comparisons & Student Debt

45:38 - Recruiting Story 

48:52 - Raising Kids Without Entitlement

55:53 - Olympic Gold Medal Syndrome

58:13 - Crisis of Meaning After Hitting Goals

65:01 - Institutional vs Private Landlords

68:17 - Section 21 & Renters Rights Act

72:56 - 1.2 Million Empty Homes in England

76:23 - Bringing Derelict Properties Back to Life

79:52 - From Gambling to Property

88:00 - Poker & Early Internet Days

91:01 - Life-Changing Car Accident

93:02 - Sports Arbitrage Discovery

96:53 - Starting Property in 2011

102:30 - First Rental - Accidental Landlord

106:15 - Four Pillars of Property Investment

110:50 - Identifying Bottlenecks

113:01 - Managing £40 Million in Debt

117:11 - Interest Rate Risk Management

121:07 - Asset Management & Operational Expenses

123:36 - South Wales Investment Strategy

128:16 - Scaling Sustainably

132:49 - Buy 100, Sell 50 Strategy

135:37 - Using Debt Intelligently

136:11 - Stamp Duty Arbitrage

136:55 - Advice to 18-Year-Old Self

138:38 - Connect on LinkedIn & Attend Workshops

I will see you next week!

Dylan

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