The Progressive Property Podcast Sean's Success Stories: Building Financial Security Through Property with George
Sean talks to George about his journey into property investing and how, through Progressive Property's network and training, George transformed his business portfolio from managing pub rooms to overseeing multiple successful property ventures across the UK. His story demonstrates how combining property education with networking can lead to extraordinary success, even for those starting with limited property knowledge.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Starting small with room rentals in his pub created a stable income stream that outperformed the pub's primary business.
- Strategic partnerships formed through Progressive Property's network enabled George to expand geographically, managing properties in both Hertfordshire and London.
- Taking consistent action, even with imperfect first deals, led to rapid expansion, from zero to five rent-to-rent properties and multiple service accommodation units in central London within months.
- George has built growth and stability by having multiple income streams, including property and content creation.
- The Progressive Property community offered not just education but also accountability and networking opportunities, leading to successful joint ventures and business partnerships.
- Personal development through Progressive's training programs transformed George from someone uncomfortable with public speaking to a confident business owner and podcast host.
BEST MOMENTS
"COVID was a big period of time and not doing a lot. So that's when I came across Rob's Rants... I spent probably a couple of years watching him before I bought anything."
"I wouldn't be where I am if I hadn't have done that. Surrounded by the mentors that have done it and then can demonstrate that also gives you that extra push."
"If you don't try, you don't know. And what you don't, you don't know what you don't know. So it is uncomfortable. The first couple of times will be challenging, but if you don't do that, you're not going to make the desired change."
"I was not somebody who would be sat here in March 2023... I would have been that person sat at the back of the room on my phone. You wouldn't have noticed I was there."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
MSOPI – Multiple Streams of Income:
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk
ABOUT THE HOST
Kevin McDonnell is a Speaker, Author, Mentor & Professional Property Investor. He is an expert when it comes to creative property investment strategies. His book No Money Down: Property Invest talks about how to control and cash flow other people’s property to create financial freedom.
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