My mission is to empower, educate and inspire you with stories, knowledge and guests in the world of property, finance and business. Valuable nuggets every-single-time. Let's do this!
Forget ensuites! Discover the hidden HMO strategy that can boost your valuation.
Learn how to take control of your HMO's valuation process. We'll show you how to strategically use bridging finance and select the right valuer to guarantee your end value. Avoid valuation surprises and maximize your ROI
Tired of lengthy underwriter questions? Discover a clever method to use investor funds without the usual red tape.
Level up your property investing! We cover 5 essential apps/tools for efficiency and crucial red flags to avoid with bridging lenders. Tune in for practical tips!
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&Aand 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!
Just me giving you an insight, a behind the curtains look at how mortgage brokers generally find YOU the best deal. AND a question at the end for you!
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
SEASON 4 PEOPLE - we made it. Let's start with a mega guest, Mr Tez Ilyas. Big on the stand up circuit and regular on TV too. We actually recorded this in person but the footage was "lost". So much ground covered, from - Tez's 6 year transition into full time comedy - representation vs tokenism - emotional truth in comedy and so much more I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed recording it"
Social media is a bit of a necessity in business these days but today I'll share 3 tips for how not to be an annoying NPC in the social-first word. LE'GOOOO
Welcome back people. In this episode I share the ONE networking hack that I posted about in 2019, that I still do today and that has helped me grow my confidence, skill and brand. It's simple, effective and it just works!
In this episode I give you a whistlestop tour of lending via a Ltd Company for property finance.
Another solo episode for you. We're going in a slightly new directions with more solo episodes so get used to my voice :) Today we will be covering off elan property finance turning 1 years old - my mini summary 3 questions about development finance - answered 2 people I follow on social media, and why you should too 1 comment on motivation vs discipline
In this impromptu episode, I talk about the current issues with lending and speed, and the reasons behind this. The work from home pandemic and why we shouldn't accept this in 2023.
It feels like I've known Abigail for much longer than I actually have, and she is a fountain of knowledge and an action taker - which is we like, right? As a social media agency owner, mentor and businesswoman, Abi is the real deal. We spoke about - content framework for social media and 3 key pillars - removing the fear of judgement - authenticity in content & much more This was like a full on social media and business consultation that you'd usually have to pay for! ENJOY
This one was a long time coming. My interactions with Leon have always been pleasant, inquisitive and focused on growth. In this episode we cover all numerous topics including Serviced Accommodation, Networking with intent, Growing a business and more. Enjoy xoxo
Within minutes of listening to Nafisa Bakkar's audiobook - How To Make Money - I knew I had to get her on as a guest on the podcast. Nafisa does a lot, and does it all well. We covered off a wide range of topics, including busting the myth of imposter syndrome, how to build a business, raising finance and so much more! ENJOY
Shaun Davis is one of the good guys and this chat was long overdue. We spoke about Shaun's journey before property and background in sales, the lightbulb moment that led him to become an entrepreneur and his work and business now - in the social housing sector. Listen & enjoy!
Shivani Pau's growth on social media has been amazing to watch. Primairily because there is some substance to it all - as the host of the Millennial Mind podcast, Shivani tackles deep, personal and controversial topics head on using her own experiences as well as those of the guests. So of course we had a chat and spoke what it really means to "do" social media full time, finding balance and being true to yourself. Follow Shivani - Instagram
There was so much I didn't know about Elizabeth before we recorded this. And it was an absolute pleasure unraveling the story being the multi-talented person that she is. We spoke in length about what work life balance means to her and the story behind her first deal, that led to her winning an award for New Investor Of The Year Elizabeth's story is just getting started and I'm definitely here for the ride!
A special edition of the podcast today. Join me, Tej Singh, Aaron Knightley, Paul Stapleton and Dee Ludlow as we have a healthy debate around the sack your boss narrative and how realistic and practical it is in 2023. Self awareness, self respect and risk appetites were all covered in this passionate, energetic, chaotic, authentic episode. ENJOY
Stephanie Taylor is a property investor, Co-Founder of award-winning property management and development company, HMO Heaven, and Co-Founder of Rent 2 Rent Success which has inspired thousands of non-traditional investors to get started in property. Along with sister and business partner Nicky, they grew their property management business, secured contracts worth over £2m in under three years and bought their own multi-millon pound portfolio of multi-unit blocks, commercial property and HMOs. Stephanie and Nicky are setting up an accommodation and education trust to help people who struggle to find beautiful affordable homes like she did as a young single mum on benefits. Voted Inspirational Person of the Year 2021, Stephanie has been featured on the BBC, Entrepreneur, Business Insider and The Telegraph. She is author of the number 1 best-selling book Rent 2 Rent Success and Host of The top 1.5% Rent 2 Rent Success Podcast. After decades of thinking that business and wealth were not for her, she is now a passionate advocate that ethical property investment is open to everyone.
What a conversation this was. TJ Atkinson is charming, funny, intelligent and motivational all at the same time. In our conversation we covered a wide range of topics, from rent to rent vs owning a property, to the benefits of being a minority and having a safety net. I'm sure you'll enjoy listening to this as much as I did recording it. IG : https://www.instagram.com/tjalife
Saif Derzi is a class act. A large scale property trader and investor, he treats his property just like it should be - a business! We deep dive into the various arms of his business, networking tips and how to work together as a community. A must listen!
WE BACK WE BACK. Super insightful and inspiring chat with Tyler Newman for the first episode of season 3. Tyler is a multi business owner and simply crushing it with social media content too. We had a great chat here around money, mindset and business growth as well as property development and Tyler's newest business - Luxury Property Partners. A refreshingly honest conversation with someone who is just getting started.
Something different this episode for you this time people. My guest is a local (to me) award winning entrepreneur in the make up and beauty business. Zoe Trigwell is an example of self belief, determination and taking action - & the results are evident. I really enjoyed having this chat, and there was a lot of actionable advice. I hope you enjoy! @zoetrigwell @trigwellcosmetics
Damn, we cover a lot of solid content in this shorter than usual episode. Kazy walks the walk and talks the talk and it was a pleasure speaking to him. We talked about starting and scaling a property business, collaborating with others and the importance of working your deals backwards - especially in this current market. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I did recording it!
Todays guest, Kane Andrews, has gone from genuine rockstar to true blue HMO developer in a short space of time - but he's not done yet. We speak in detail about Kane has scaled his business model achieving consistently high end values every single time, and how he is able to raise investor funds for his projects. We also discuss the pain points in the current market, how Kane is dealing with those and what the future holds for Team Rockstar! ENJOYxo
This one was a long time coming, but I'm a politely persistent kind of person so here we are. Alfred is one of the most driven, distraction free people I know. Everything he does is with intent and with a view to making some sort of progress. In a short space of time he has build a sizable HMO portfolio, with more to come. In this episode, we cover his journey before property, current projects and discuss what the future holds. One of the favs so far. I hope you enjoy! -------------- https://www.instagram.com/alfred_dzadey/ https://www.instagram.com/wheresshaz/
Saif is one of the nice guys. No BS, no hype but real honest work ethic and vision. If you want to know about the mechanics and process behind sourcing and building HMO portfolios for others - without the smoke and mirrors - then this is a must listen! ------- Saif - https://www.instagram.com/saifrehan
Dee Ludlow has, up til this point, had a fascinating journey to get to where he is today. I decided to have a chat and actually, ask very little about crypto - in fact I was more interested in peeling back the layers of the man behind the 5AM Club and 5D Progams, and Dee was more than game to share the learnings and experience. This was a solid conversation with someone who is doing and will continue to do big things, remaining ahead of the curve. ENJOY!
Forex trading is something that I really am not familiar with. But what I was familiar with, was that my guest today - Lewis Crompton - was one of the go-to and most approachable people in the field. This was a delightful chat covering Lewis' move from his job into the world of trading and then training others. Lewis has a passion to help other people and the authenticity is clear to see! I hope you enjoy it! --------- Lewis - www.instagram.com/lewis_crompton
I had the pleasure of sitting down - virtually - with Adam Rana for this episode. Of course we spoke about serviced accommodation and the business that Adam is building and constantly scaling but as ever I'm interested in the people behind the business so we delve into the back story, the corporate role, mindset shifts and everything else that Adam acknowledges shaped him into who he is today. This is a must listen for anyone looking to start, scale and grow. ---------- Adam Rana - https://www.instagram.com/adamr777/ Shaz Ahmed - https://www.instagram.com/wheresshaz/
On this episode I speak to social media superstar Erim Kaur. Erim has built her hair oil brand, ByErim into a 7 figure business - no small feat! We talked in depth about running a business and the challenges with being an entrepeneur. In her own right, Erim is an influencer working some top brands and we spoke about the business of influence and content creation. It's not easy folks! I'm sure you'll find some value in this episode - please do give me your feedback! --------- www.instagram.com/whereshaz www.instagram.com/erim
Sarah Lloyd is a big personality in a small package. We spoke about her property education journey, her experience with bridging finance and plans for the future. But what I got most value out of was the simple idea that we just need to stop getting sucked into comparison and focus on what we're doing - no one else. This was such an enjoyable chat and I hope you think the same!
Rachelle & Jack have in a short space of time leveraged social media to grow a credible brand and in turn leveraged this to raise money from their investors for their projects. Their stories could not be any different to one another but as a team they work incredibly well. There are some real actionable steps in this episode. I hope you enjoy! --------- Where's Shaz - www.instagram.co.uk/whereshaz Savoys Properties - https://www.instagram.com/rjlandanddevelopment/
Simon Zutshi, if you're a property investor, really needs no introduction. But here goes... ☑️Founder of the PIN networking and training community ☑️One of the founders of CrowdProperty ☑️Author of the essential property book Property Magic ☑️Prolific property investor This conversion really flew by and I wish we had more time. I hope you guys enjoy! --------------- Use the code shaz01 for free entry to your first PIN meeting :)
Charlotte Edwards, better known as the Accidental Female Developer is the real deal. Her journey is incredible and it was great to have an open and honest chat about the tragedy that eventually led to her success. 10 properties in 10 months is no small feat. This is a must listen for anyone looking to scale, build resilience and achieve awesomeness! ------------------------------------------- Where's Shaz - www.instagram.co.uk/whereshaz Accidental Female Developer - https://www.instagram.com/accidentalfemaledeveloper/
WELCOME BACK FOLKS. Class is back in session and better than ever. For the return episode I am honoured to be joined by Sanjay & Malkit aka Savoys Properties. This award winning duo have been making major moves with their own investments as well as helping others along the way. We cover a lot of ground in detail - let me know what you think! ------------------------------------------- Where's Shaz - www.instagram.co.uk/whereshaz Savoys Properties - https://www.instagram.com/savoysproperties
This was recorded some months ago but the content is still relevant and straight fire
This week I got to catch up with Rick Gannon. Rick has a great story and the reasons behind moving from the police force into property is something everyone should hear. We talk about "that" LinkedIn post, property education and spinning plates as a property couple. I hope you enjoy!
This was a great chat with Harvey Andrew Harvey. I've seen his profile shoot up during lockdown and his story is one you should all hear. As always I squeeze as much value out as possible. We cover a range of topics, including - remote investing - mental health and wellbeing - property education Enjoy!
Well hello! Today I had the pleasure of speaking to Christian Ribeiro. An ex footballer who's career was cut short by injury who saw the value in property as a vehicle for financial freedom and is now helping others in sport do the same. Christian's energy and drive is infectious and we cover a lot of ground here. Give it a listen!
In 2021 the use of social media in your business is as important as ever. My guest today, Ina Bakalova, is an expert at helping others use social media to attract their ideal client, investors whilst growing their brand and business. So much value in this episode, topics we cover included - social media calendars - fake followers, bots and engagement pods - Instagram Reels - paid for ads - the importance of simply having GOOD CONTENT. Listen & learn!
Saj Hussain is the real deal. In this episode we cover - coaches vs mentors - JVs vs private investors - property training and education - and much, much, much more! So much knowledge and value in this episode.
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