People Property Place #104 Richard Pearce, Founder of TCN
Richard Pearce is the Founder of TCN, a leader in transforming buildings and communities into thriving spaces.
Starting with a £185k loan, he built a business with 30 employees, £8m turnover, and a £120m portfolio. Over 20 years, he has led regeneration projects across the UK, including ventures with the BBC in White City and Bath Council to drive economic growth and job creation.
A pioneer in the Flexible Workspace market, Richard has created a standout brand in the sector. He also founded The Curious Network, a platform connecting SMEs with each other and higher education to foster collaboration and innovation.
Key takeaways from my chat with Richard:
- How he got into real estate & his early career moves
- How he built the foundations & skills to launch his own business – from management, valuation, leasing, investment, asset management and financial literacy
- How he launched TCN with a £185k loan, following a deal celebration meal
- Creating distinctive destinations with an emphasis on provocative branding & community
- How he took on a struggling construction company with 32 employees and successfully restructuring and repositioning it.
- Founding The Curious Network, a digital platform connecting SMEs and higher education, offering instant access to thousands of coworkers and opportunities.
Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Richard would invest should she have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple NOW! The People Property Place Podcast 🎙️ is powered by Rockbourne. The team recruits Leadership and future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors, and developers. Who do you want to see on the Podcast?