Where's Shaz - the podcast | with Shaz Ahmed

Never did I think I'd enjoy speaking to someone in the legal field. But here we are.

I reached out to Kush Birdi to come on my podcast and I actually didn't know what to expect.

What I got was

- how to grow your firm, by treating like a business from day one

- working with your partner

- the complex world of M&A

and of course answers to a few of my gripes about solicitors 😈

I'd only met Lois the once before this podcast, but instantly I knew I needed to have her on the podcast.

Lois is my Business Development Manager for one of our key lenders but beyond that she is super inspirational, driven and best of all a joy to talk to.

We covered an awful lot including

- working as a single parent

- the importance of championing women in finance

- the art of sales

- what a good BDM and broker relationship likes

A really valuable chat!

ENJOY xo

Today I share with you a story of how I lost just over £11,000 on a development deal, and linking in with that I tell you the difference between lender fees when it comes to mortgages vs short term finance.

Pulling back the curtain!

For this episode I am joined by Jordan Curry who is based in Wales and invests across the South West of the country.

We chat HMOs, joint ventures and raising finance from investors and joint ventures.

Jordan has been able to grow his portfolio alongside his day job because he has patience - something that a lot of people should try and have.

GO LISTEN xo

A different but still amazing guest this time people.

Shadenaz is a super motivating individual with a really fascinating journey that she shares with me.

We cover

- working in the education sector and the lack of support, and pressures

- the pressures faced by younger generations due to social media

- going viral

- pulling the curtain back on aesthetics

Great listen...I'm sure you'll agree!

Quick episode from me talking about what is currently grinding my gears.

Specifically

- Whatsapp misuse

- Introducer woes

- Solicitors....(in general....)

SMILE MORE x

Wholesome heartwarming chat with Andrew and Mary aka Elite Dwellings.

We dove deep into their journey so far and skills as both interior designers and architects.

We covered the intricacies of working with your partner and the importance of networking and community within the property industry!

ENJOY

Who fancies taking on a 15 bed HMO as one of their first projects? Mariam Radi does!

A finalist for young investor of the year at last years Property Investor Awards, it was a delight to sit down (virtually) and record this.

Learn about how Mariam got started at the deep end, her relationship with her tenants and her mission to plan a whole lotta palm trees.

Just me for this one :)

Wrapping up the week of rate reductions in the specialist market, with a focus on the leverage risks that you may not have considered.

I talk about the recent changes in policy by Shawbrook Bank and Kent Reliance when it comes to investment valuations and some scenarios to consider.

And I also share my plans for 2024 in relation to networking events and podcast guesting.

ENJOY