The Investor Lab

How do you use property to build wealth while harnessing the power of the mind to achieve the life that you want?  Rainbow-haired coach and neuroscientist Dr Simone Boer shares how she managed to gain a state of financial freedom by reprogramming her brain.  We talk about brain hacks, how psychology relates to the property market, the power of manifestation, and heaps more! If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!  In this episode, we cover: Simone’s journey from PhD holder to Business owner [03:05] How Simone’s vision changed an entire community [07:02] Psychology and the property market [09:49] How Simone conquered the 2008 financial crisis [16:58] The beginning of Simone’s business and her shift in business strategy [21:56] Simone’s property yields [26:32] The road to complete financial freedom [29:40] Having the mindset to achieve your goals [33:32] Hacking our lazy brains [35:56] Using visualisation to reprogram your brain [41:39]  A neuroscientist’s view on manifestation [45:40] How brain hacks shaped Simone’s property journey [48:08] Living an abnormal life and Simone's three simple truths [51:23]   About our guest: Dr Simone Boer is a leadership, self-development and career coach and consultant with +12 years of experience across a range of government services and roles. She also has had +8 career transitions to date from psychology and neuroscience, before shifting to a career in strategy, facilitation and engagement. She loves to combine people-centred approaches with neuroscience and strategy which gets you to dream bigger and achieve so much more. She brings in coaching techniques and ‘brain hacks’ and this is where the magic happens. Her best possible moments are the buzz that you can just feel from the shifts in people’s perspectives.   Links from the Show:  Dr Simone Boer on LinkedIn (https://au.linkedin.com/in/career-transition)  A Fresh Approach Website (https://www.afreshapproach.com.au)  Send Simone an email (info@afreshapproach.com.au)   Connect With Us: See our other Podcasts: https://theinvestorlab.com.au/ Watch on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheInvestorLab)  Listen on Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)  The Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there such a thing as the ‘right time’ to buy an investment property?  Should you worry about rising interest rates? Can you still afford to buy property at this stage?Is there a solution to Australia’s housing crisis? Today, we’re going alfresco and talking about whether it’s a good time to invest in property, how interest rates and inflation are affecting the property market, the status of property supply in Australia, and more! If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!  In this episode, we cover: Why people overthink the ‘right time’ to buy property [02:39] How interest rates and inflation work [06:34] Institutional investors entering the residential property market en masse [09:28] The alarmist view of interest rates [13:07] Wage growth vs interest rates [17:03] What the government should do to fix Australia’s housing problem [21:11] How the housing affordability crisis is affecting the population [24:33] Is it possible to get cash flow positive property? [28:25] Why those who bought more than a year ago are riding the interest rate rise [35:16] Should you lock in your interest rates? [38:27]  Reducing your Loan-to-Value Ratio [41:40] Understanding the risks of investing [47:26]   Connect With Us: See our other Podcasts: https://theinvestorlab.com.au/ Watch on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheInvestorLab)  Listen on Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)  The Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there really a reason to be worried about the property market because of the election? In this episode, we’re getting rid of the doubts and myths surrounding the recent polls, their effects on the property market that are keeping investors on the edge of their seats, and some interesting topics on property investing. How do increasing interest rates affect rent and a buyer’s affordability? What factors are currently driving the property market? Why does it matter to have a good investment thesis? We’re also letting you in on the essential things you have to keep in mind about the property market! If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!  In this episode, we cover: How the property market has been throughout the years [02:24] The real score between the election and property market [06:20] How rising interest rates affect affordability [11:10] Factors that will extend to a rental crisis [13:46] Increasing interest rates also means higher rent [16:32] What really happens to property prices when interest rates go up [19:24] Why it’s necessary to have a good investment strategy [22:23] Important things to understand about the property market [26:26] Connect With Us: See our other Podcasts: https://theinvestorlab.com.au/ Watch on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheInvestorLab)  Listen on Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)  The Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being true to yourself and following your passion – can they work their magic to help you find your purpose? In this latest installment of the Humans of Dashdot series, we’re getting to know Julie Mougenot, Dashdot’s Head of Data and Technology, and learn about his career journey from being a Chemical Engineering graduate to becoming a successful entrepreneur and property investor. How do data and technology play a role in finding positively geared properties? What are the benefits of working with a great real estate team? How can you find your purpose and live your passion? We cover these and more in this inspiring episode! If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!  In this episode, we cover: Julien Mougenot’s story and his role at Dashdot [01:59] Julien’s search for his true purpose [06:40] How Julien started his career in property investment [09:46] Investing in properties with the help of data and tech [15:19] How working at Dashdot changed Julien’s perception of property investing [21:11] Julien’s experience as a Dashdot client [22:54] Biggest lessons Julien learned from property investing [26:13] How Dashdot’s data and tech teamwork [32:54] Julien on living his passion and future plans [37:18] Staying on track and defining your goals [40:18] Julien’s 3 simple truths  [45:20] About our guest: Julien Mougenot is the head of Data and Technology at Dashdot, aiming to transform the way people invest in properties. He is committed to delivering complex IT solutions for different huge organisations and has been living his passion for data and technology for over 18 years. He also collaborates with business executives to help drive real value in business and improve services by executing technology projects on time and on budget. Connect With Us: See our other Podcasts: https://theinvestorlab.com.au/ The Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In these times when we can easily get bombarded with true and false information about property investment, who can we really listen to? Terry Ryder, Australia’s leading independent real estate property researcher, joins us as we go through everything you need to know about the real estate situation in Australia this year. What’s the current state of the property market?  Do interest rates affect the property value?  Where’s the most ideal spot to buy a property?  Is the property market going to crash? We also talk about the accuracy of real estate news and content, how to steer clear of wrong information, and lots more! If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!  In this episode, we cover: The credibility of content about property investments [02:00] What the property market looks like in Australia this 2022 [06:56] How the property market is in a renormalising state [08:03] A common misconception when giving value to property [09:41] The four-step process to avoid misinformation [12:44] How interest rates affect property value [15:10] Why investors shouldn’t give too much importance to real estate data [20:24] The best place to buy property in 2022 [25:59] Reasons why you should think of investing in properties outside of big cities [31:00] Why good rental yields matter [35:03] Finding windows of opportunity in dire situations [41:10] The chances of property markets in Australia crashing [47:26] About our guest: Terry Ryder is the director and founder of Hotspotting.com.au, which aims to provide quality real estate information. He has significant insight into the real estate market and its behavior over the last few years, having previously worked as an editor at The Courier-Mail and now as a frequent real estate columnist for The Australian. He's written four real estate books and has become a household figure among property investors.   Connect With Us: See our other Podcasts: https://theinvestorlab.com.au/ The Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been through challenging times but have come a long way, and Dashdot’s future is looking brighter than ever! Gabi and I started in property investment in not the best of circumstances, but with passion and determination, we are thriving and now on the 150th episode of The Investor Lab!  The last three years have been a wild ride for us, and we’re absolutely thrilled to spend more amazing years with you! Join us as we share with you our business journey, our proud and favourite moments, and how this podcast has helped us connect and build a community for property investors. Don’t miss out on this insider bonus: an insight into the next big project that will take the real estate game to the next level. If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!  In this episode, we cover: The best time to hit pause in your career and why it matters [02:25] Looking back at Goose and Gabi’s humble beginnings in property investments [06:37] How Dashdot and The Investors Lab podcast evolved through the years [10:06] Providing value and bringing a community together [10:44] How we survived a rocky start and thrived amidst the ups and downs [15:37] Why businesses that grow during tough times are bound for success [18:34] Gabi’s favourite moments from the last three years [22:34] The driving force behind our business and property strategies [24:21] Taking pride in the clients’ achievements and transformations [27:54] What the future looks like for Dashdot [31:51] A super powerful project in the works for property investors [35:03] Words of appreciation from Goose and Gabi [41:58] Connect With Us: See our other Podcasts: https://theinvestorlab.com.au/ The Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaching your goals is a sweet success, but doing it in record time is the cherry on top. What does it take to achieve your goals in property investment in a short span of time?  What mindset should you avoid when you want to succeed?  How does focusing on leads open you to more and bigger opportunities? Daniel Kramarzewski joins us and shares his journey in his career and property investing, the important lessons he picked up from his experiences, how he was able fast-track his success, and many more golden nuggets to spark inspiration! If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!    In this episode, we cover: Daniel Kramarzewski’s life and career [02:03] Why Daniel gave up his real estate business [06:01] The spark of interest in property investment [09:14] Daniel’s humble beginnings in property investment [10:40] Daniel’s journey to investment success with Dashdot [14:25] Setting out the goal [17:14] Buying his first property [18:30] Becoming yield-focused [20:58] How Daniel managed to reach his financial goals in record time [23:26] The type of people that don’t succeed in property investment [25:30] What’s next for Daniel [27:23] What Daniel would say to his younger self [31:08] Daniel’s three (plus one) truths [34:00]   About our guest: Daniel Kramarzewski is an entrepreneur and the CEO of Smoke Alarm Testing Services. His 30 years of experience in marketing and business drives his thirst for pushing boundaries and achieving big goals. He has a wide range of specializations which include management strategy, customer and client relations, and sales management. He uses his skills to find customer-centric solutions, provide outstanding results, and inspire the people he works with. He has a great love for sushi and coffee. He also enjoys listening to podcasts, reading books, and travelling.  Connect With Us: See our other Podcasts: https://theinvestorlab.com.au/ The Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got your burning questions, and it’s going to be a fun time answering them! How does rising interest affect investors’ back pockets? What could possibly happen when stamp duty is abolished? What does it really mean to be successful in property investment? How can you get out of analysis paralysis? Vanessa Newton of Dashdot joins me once again as we touch on these great topics and so much more! If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!  In this episode, we cover: What happens when interest rates go up [02:30] How increased interest rates affect investors’ back pockets [06:18] How to deal with negatively geared properties [09:32] Pros and cons of removing stamp duty [15:30] How to escape analysis paralysis [21:30] What it takes to be a successful investor [28:30] Why a good property portfolio is key to successful investments [29:44] The goal every investor should keep in mind [31:43] Getting rid of the outdated mindset on property investing [32:38] Why going into property investments is also a learning process  [37:38] What makes Dashdot a unique company [40:04] About our guest: Vanessa Newton is an operations manager at Dashdot. Through ten years of dedicated operations management, she has experienced an all-round view of businesses with a range of roles and responsibilities. She is an experienced leader with the ability to adapt, understand and connect with all stakeholders in all levels of a business, to deliver a company's strategic goal. Her experience is backed up with the education of an MBA, Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) qualification and the Oxford Saiid Business School, Leading High Performing Teams course.   Connect With Us: Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“A lot of people will be incredibly surprised at how achievable it is to have a portfolio that really does work for you.” – Sean Simpson In this latest instalment of the Humans of Dashdot series, we’re digging into Sean Simpson’s story – Sean is a senior property analyst here at Dashdot and we’re talking about how he started his property journey at age 17, how he found success, and what his current goals are.  How do you find the hidden value in a property? Is it really impossible for young people to earn property these days? What are factors that affect one’s portfolio? We cover these and more in this episode! If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!    In this episode, we cover: Sean’s background in real estate [01:50]  On the evolving nature of goals [05:58] A lookback on Sean’s real estate journey [08:44] Why Sean pursued a career as a sales agent [11:43] Finding the Hidden Value in an Investment Property [15:03] Is Owning Property Impossible for Young People? [20:55] How working at Dashdot changed Sean’s perspective on property [24:48] The impact of cash flow on your portfolio [28:06] Habits that keep Sean aligned with his goals [30:30] Sean’s Dashdot insider secrets [32:37] Sean’s three truths [34:20] About our guest: Sean Simpson is a senior property analyst at Dashdot. Feeling as though getting a college degree won’t get him his goals, he instead got a job in real estate sales. He then went down the rabbit hole and fully immersed himself in learning all about property. Sean is now living with his partner in a first development/strata sub they bought off market. They then purchased an underperforming commercial property and are turning it into 2x residential property. Outside work, Sean enjoys outdoor activities like camping and water skiing.   Connect With Us: Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does a big player in the property market play the game?  Scott McWilliams, an award-winning property agent and business development manager, shares his personal property journey, the lessons he learned along the way, and how he ultimately arrived at a certain point of success! We talk about his game in the Townsville property market, tips for aspiring property investors, avoiding overcapitalising during renovations, finding the right property for the right market, and lots more! If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!  In this episode, we cover: Scott’s story behind the 2021 REIQ award [01:45]  Scott’s background in property investing [04:45] The evolving market in Townsville [08:48] How a flood and the COVID pandemic stimulated the Townsville market [11:44] Development projects contributing to the Townsville boom [14:30] How receiving the REIQ award changed Scott’s business [17:55] Common mistakes property investors make [19:10] The rental vacancy rate crisis [24:34] Scott’s personal home journey [28:00] Scott’s advice for aspiring property investors [32:33] Money and time-saving tips & what to do with an ugly kitchen [37:21] Avoiding overcapitalising when renovating [39:21] Finding a desirable property for the appropriate market [42:12] About our guest: Scott McWilliams is one of Townsville's most trusted agents and the recipient of the REIQ 2021 Awards for Excellence, Business Development Manager of the year. Scott works with individuals and investor groups and specialises in assisting buyers agencies. Being a keen investor in Townsville, Scott utilises the experience he has curated over the last decade of buying, selling, renovating and renting property to provide the most extensive knowledge of the regions market.    Connect With Us: Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.