Property Developer Podcast

Many people want to be successful, but success means different things depending on what you consider success to be. Getting clear on what you want to achieve in life will help you feel energised, inspired and fulfilled, so here’s a way to plan out your life. So, given the time of year, I thought it might be useful to put out an episode about planning, so I have called in a mate of mine who helps high achievers get even more out of life.  Michael Johnson aka The Mojo Master shares his thoughts how you can get the most out of your life. If you are like me, you spend some time at the start of the year reflecting and thinking about what you would like to achieve in the year ahead. Not that it really matters what time of year you do it, as any time of year is just as good as any other to plan, ponder and reflect. Anyway, Mojo and me talk about how you can sit down and plan your life so that you can lead the life of your dreams. Mojo goes through the steps he takes with his clients to help them map out a path to success. We talk about the power of purpose, how values help define your success, what a mission statement is, and finally how you can set realistic goals that will help you achieve greatness. Just a word of warning, Mojo throws out some four letter words during this discussion, so if you need to pop the earphones in then do it now, otherwise enjoy this conversation about how you can plan to succeed in the coming year. Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Property Developer Podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcastProperty Developer Podcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/Property Developer Podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/property-developer-podcast A way to plan your year I trust you enjoyed that chat with my mate the Mojo Master. It certainly helped spark some ideas and thoughts for me. I thought I would just quickly recap what Michael covered, so he said he goes through 4 steps with people, First he asks people about their purpose. Why are they doing what they’re doing. What would they love to do in life. Second,

In this episode we wrap up the conversation with seasoned developer Don O’Rorke. Don is the executive chairman of Consolidated Properties Group. Consolidated is one of Australia’s leading development companies with a current work book of more than $2 billion. It is a privately owned company that has delivered more than 200 projects over the last 35 years. If you missed the first part of the discussion go back to episode 52 and catch up, as Don shared a lot of gold with us about how he got started in the business, the key projects they did along the way and lots of tips on succeeding at developing. In part 2, we continue talking about the lessons learned along the way including the importance of identifying and mitigating risks, adapting to the current credit market, and some of the projects that didn’t go according to plan. Don will also share a tale of a $200,000 cheque and why it is an important reminder to avoid legal litigation. Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Property Developer Podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcastProperty Developer Podcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/Property Developer Podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/property-developer-podcast Lessons for real estate developers I hope you enjoyed that conversation with Don, as I certainly did. It goes to show what you can achieve with some ambition and determination. I got a lot out of my chat with Don, but here’s three things that really stood out: 1. Clearly identify your property development risks & mitigate them Don was pretty clear around the importance of managing risk through the development cycle. He said that each stage has risks and mitigation measures. Here’s some examples that Don suggested: 1. planning risk - mitigate that by getting a permit  2. delivery risk - mitigate that by appointing a good builder on a fixed price contract 3. take out risk - get some pre sales or pre leases in place, and make sure they stack up with professional valuations and 4. capital risk - put in place measures to ensure you have debt & equity pieces in place.

Does the idea of creating a multi-billion dollar property company sound exciting? How do you create one? We speak to someone who has done just that, and we find out how he did it. Don O’Rorke is the executive chairman of Consolidated Properties Group. Consolidated is one of Australia’s leading development companies with a current work book of more than $2 billion. It is a privately owned company that has delivered more than 200 projects over the last 35 years and is at the forefront of creating places that people love to live, work and shop. As a founding member of the company, Don has successfully shaped the business over the past three decades. Don was only 23 when he knocked together his first commercial deal. This was a fascinating conversation as we look back over the many significant projects that have shaped the company, starting with a small commercial project in suburban Brisbane. Don shares his insight into how they did it, what they learned and how things have changed with property developing over the decades. Don was very generous with his time so this ended up being a long chat, so I have broken it up into two parts. Part one covers the watershed projects that have helped catapult the business into bigger things, and part two covers many of the lessons and tips that Don has learnt along the way. In this part keep an ear out for how Don looks to put deals together, how he did a major deal with the commonwealth government at age 26, and what he does to manage risk. And remember if you are interested in learning how to develop property then email me justin@propertydeveloperpodcast.com to find out about the mentoring program that is available to help you get started on your journey to becoming a successful property developer. Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Property Developer Podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcastProperty Developer Podcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/Property Developer Podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/property-developer-podcast Lessons for Real Estate Developers There was so much gold in the first part of the discussi...

The key to selling out your development project is finding buyers who are looking for what you are offering. Finding the right buyers' involves marketing activities designed to attract interested people. Generating and nurturing those leads is key to the sales success of your project. So today I am talking marketing off the plan properties with Tim Fleming. Tim is currently working on a couple of publishing platforms that help developers market their stock, and Tim was also involved very early on with realestate.com.au so he has enjoyed a front row seat over the past 10 years as the digital wave crashed over the property market. We talk about what impact digital marketing has had in off the plan sales, how you respond to a changing market and a couple of great ways you can generate and nurture leads. If you want some ideas on how you can generate more leads for your next project then we share some gems that won't break the bank. Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Property Developer Podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcastProperty Developer Podcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/Property Developer Podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/property-developer-podcast Lessons for real estate developers It was a good chat on how digital marketing is helping to reshape off the plan selling. I found it amusing when Tim recalled how in 2007 an email address was considered worthless as a lead to a developer, how things have changed! Here are a couple of lessons I took from our conversation: 1. Product and pricing is still very important for property developers Despite all the advances in digital marketing and the various platforms that have sprung up, getting your product and pricing right is still critical to the sale of an off the plan property. And this is amplified in a softening market, so pay close attention to what you are proposing and how much it is going to cost the buyer. 2. Producing helpful content is a great way for property developers to assist buyers I am a strong believer in producing content and marketing materials that helps people make ...

The sands of development funding are always shifting, and never more so than recently, so today we are going to be talking finance with past guest Matthew Royal. He is going to give us a round up of the current lending landscape and what is happening with development finance. Just before that, you may recall in episode 48 where I spoke with Andy Hoyne about how to get 200 people lining up to buy stock in your next development project, that we offered a copy of Andy’s beautiful book the Place Economy, valued at $200, to anyone who could suggest a great case study of a project that had made a big difference in the local community. I did receive a number of examples from listeners and Andy has selected a winner… so the winner is… drum roll please. Larry Li who sent in a great development project in Auckland New Zealand called Hobsonville Point. It is a significant redevelopment of an old air force base that is being slowly developed to provide more than 4500 new homes, of different types and price points. It was a great case study and here is a link to the project’s website, which is hobsonvillepoint.co.nz . So congratulations Larry, enjoy the book, and thanks again to all the people who sent in suggestions. Just quickly before we move on with the show, if you are interested in learning how to develop property safely and profitably, then email me justin@propertydeveloperpodcast.com to find out about the mentoring program that is available to listeners of the show. "At the moment there is more non-bank capital than qualified deal flow." Matthew Royal. Okay, on to today’s guest finance expert Matthew Royal from Property Development Partners, who is also a past guest of the show, he featured in episode 28. In that episode we talked about building up a pipeline of works and how banks assess risk. Matthew has a long association with development finance and I wanted to speak with him about the current lending landscape and what developers are facing with getting finance for their projects, as a lot has changed since our last chat. In this conversation we discuss what’s happening with the banks, how developers are still obtaining development funding, and some tips on how to manage the current credit conditions. Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into propert...

Do you aspire to be a billionaire property developer? It sounds attractive, right? But what is required to get there?Today I am speaking with a man who can help you see the pathway to being a billionaire developer.He has had a huge influence on the direction of my life. His name is Dr John Demartini. John is a human behaviour expert, polymath and amazing guy. I’m yet to meet someone who has studied more deeply across a vast range of subjects than John.He has deeply studied business, relationships, health, wealth and so much more. I strongly suggest you jump over to his website and dig around to discover more about him - www.drdemartini.comI really wanted to have a conversation with John that might help expand your thinking about what’s possible with your developing, and settled on the topic of how to become a billionaire property developer, as I knew John could cover this subject with great insight, having worked for decades with billionaire businessmen and property developers.I really enjoyed sitting down with John and talking about this topic, and I'm excited to be bringing it to you.Keep an ear out during the discussion for how to own the traits of people you admire, the importance of having a vision and the value of having a team around you. Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Property Developer Podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcastProperty Developer Podcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/Property Developer Podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/property-developer-podcast Lessons for real estate developers I hope that conversation with Dr John Demartini has helped to expand your thinking, broadened your horizon and inspired you to take your developing to the next level, or maybe several levels higher!   There was so much gold in that chat that I couldn’t come up with only 3 things to highlight, so I have a quick list of 10 things for you to consider: 1. Do you have a vast vision and purpose? John said it tends to lead to greater wealth and achievement, so think about how big you could go (and then double it!) 2. Having a team of great people around you will help you scale and grow. 3.

Finding a way to stand out in a crowded market place is essential if you want to achieve outstanding results on a regular basis. So, in part 2 of my conversation with Andy Hoyne, we cover how to grow your development business, create a company that stands out and nurture a crowd of loyal followers. Andy has been working in and around the property sector for the last 25 years. "Why shouldn't property developers be comfortable expecting a 30% profit margin?" Andy Hoyne I mentioned in the last episode that you would have a chance to win Andy's beautiful book the Place Economy that showcases great projects, developments and case studies from around the world, valued at $200. It is a gorgeous book, chock full of ideas and inspiration for any developer, and Andy will mention during the interview how you can get your hands on it for free, so keep your ears peeled for that! In part 1 of the interview with Andy Hoyne we covered the importance of having a point of difference, how you can mitigate risk through innovation, and the 'must do' marketing activities for developer’s on a budget, so if you missed that then go back to episode 47 and take a listen. I have some great conversations coming up with some really interesting people and I can't wait to bring them to you, including my next episode, which I think leads on perfectly from my discussion with Andy Hoyne, about how you can become a billionaire property developer. If that sounds interesting to you then tune in, as I think you will be inspired by what we cover, it certainly got me fired up. Anyway, that will be the next episode of the show, so keep your ears out for that one! I really enjoyed that chat with Andy and would love to continue the conversation with him one day soon. If you have any case studies that you want to send through to me to go in the running to win a copy of Andy's beautiful Place Economy book valued at $200 then send them to justin@propertydeveloperpodcast.com and I will send them on to Andy for his review and to select a winner. Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Property Developer Podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.

Would you love to have 200 people lining up to buy in to your next property development? I would!  So I speak with Andy Hoyne, a respected thought leader in the property development industry, about the marketing and strategic positioning of development projects. Andy is the Founding Principal of Hoyne, and has been working in and around the property sector for the last 25 years, helping major Australian and international developers and councils create recognisable landmarks across Australia. This, coupled with Andy’s travels around the world, mean he has seen how the power of effective placemaking can completely transform communities. Andy strongly believes that we can do more to create meaningful places, and this led him to publish The Place Economy – a significant resource book that looks at best-practice placemaking around the globe and its social and economic impacts. And you will have the chance to win a copy of that book, so stay tuned for how. "In a hot market people get lazy and just deliver product." Andy Hoyne This ended up being another longer chat so I'be broken it up into two parts. In the first half of the interview we cover the importance of having a point of difference, how you can mitigate risk through innovation, and the 'must do' marketing activities for developer’s on a budget. In part 2, we will cover how to grow your development business and create a company that stands out. Keep an ear out during this part of the discussion for Andy's tips on how you can get 200 people lining up to buy your product... Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Property Developer Podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcastProperty Developer Podcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/Property Developer Podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/property-developer-podcast Tips for real estate developers I think part 1 of my talk with Andy was chock full of ideas and inspiration to help take your developing to the next level. We keep mining for more gold in the second half of the conversation so make sure you catch that in the next episode.

Evolving from student to teacher is an interesting journey, especially when you are talking about property development. In episode 46 of the show I've got part 2 of my conversation with my developing mentor Troy Harris. In part 1 we covered how Troy went from toy store owner to renovator to developer, if you missed it, go back to episode 45 and take a listen, and in part 2 we talk about how Troy's property business has evolved over the years, how you can stand out in a softening market and the importance of momentum. If you are interested in learning how to develop property then email me justin@propertydeveloperpodcast.com and I can share some information about the mentoring program offered by Troy Harris. I think it is a great program, and will give you all the tools and resources you need to become a successful property developer, and as a listener to this podcast you get an incredible saving off the course fee. Keep an ear out for Troy's tip on how you can become a better developer. It was fun for me to revisit some memories and talk with Troy. His mentoring really has changed my life, and doing his training program was one of the best things I have done. Perhaps it has inspired you to learn how to develop property or find out more about Troy's program, if so then email me justin@propertydeveloperpodcast.com Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Property Developer Podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcastProperty Developer Podcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/Property Developer Podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/property-developer-podcast Tips for Real Estate Developers Here's 3 things I took out of my conversation with Troy: 1 - Momentum is invaluable in property developing I liked how Troy talked about how quickly you can generate momentum once you decide to take action. I can still remember the feeling during my first project when I started gathering momentum and I could sense that there was nothing that would stop me from finishing it. And it all came from slowly chipping away at things. In developing you want to maintain progress and ...

Running your own toy store is not exactly how you would imagine most real estate developers would start their property career. How can you go from selling toys to doing projects? Well Troy Harris did just that. He went from retail operator to property renovator and finally developer. Troy has gone on to do a stack of development projects, set up a property developing training program and learnt a lot along the way. I first spoke with Troy in 2012 about doing his property developing mentoring program, and after signing up and starting the program I secured my first development site and eventually completed my first project, which as you know ended up being a 20 townhouse project that was way bigger than I ever intended, but I successfully got there in the end and it was a terrific experience. And I couldn’t have done it without Troy’s help.  When I started the podcast, Troy was on my early list of people I wanted to have on the show, so I’m excited to be finally bringing him to you. We ended up having quite a long chat, as we meandered down memory lane, and cover how Troy started off doing a couple of renovations, before starting his development career in Ballarat in regional Victoria. Since then Troy has completed a stack of projects, and set up a program to help wannabe developers. People often think it is easier to develop in a hot market but it is challenging to acquire profitable sites. - Troy Harris I have broken the conversation into two parts, so in part one, we cover how Troy went from owning a retail shop to developing, the biggest obstacles he had to overcome, and what he has learnt along the way. Keep an ear out for Troy talking about what holds people back from taking on developing. Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Property Developer Podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcastProperty Developer Podcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/Property Developer Podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/property-developer-podcast Tips for real estate developers Make sure to tune in to part 2 to catch the rest of the conversation.