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Best podcasts about ben handler

Latest podcast episodes about ben handler

The Property Prequel
Key Takeaway with Ben Handler: 3 Key things for Owner occupier to find their own property

The Property Prequel

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 4:06


Full Episode with Ben Handler can be found here >  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFYrNkgpS4c&t=39sFeeling inspired? Drop us a review and help us spread the knowledge! Your feedback keeps us rolling and helps others “Be In The Know Before They Buy.”

Property Podcast
Opening up the buyers agency industry: Ben Handler on making an impact with property investment

Property Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 48:19


When Handler started his career in development, he had no idea where it would lead him. However, after a fateful meeting with his current business partner - Simon Collins - Handler was able to start one of Australia's most ground-breaking buyers agency, Cohen Handler.Now with a $14 million property portfolio and two businesses to run, Handler is constantly learning more about the property industry and sharing his knowledge with other investors. Listen to this episode to as Handler shares his day-to-day tasks, the highs and lows of his property journey thus far and reveals details to his property investment strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian Property Investor
Opening up the buyers agency industry: Ben Handler on making an impact with property investment

Australian Property Investor

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 48:19


When Handler started his career in development, he had no idea where it would lead him. However, after a fateful meeting with his current business partner - Simon Collins - Handler was able to start one of Australia's most ground-breaking buyers agency, Cohen Handler.Now with a $14 million property portfolio and two businesses to run, Handler is constantly learning more about the property industry and sharing his knowledge with other investors. Listen to this episode to as Handler shares his day-to-day tasks, the highs and lows of his property journey thus far and reveals details to his property investment strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get Invested with Bushy Martin
Realty Talk - Buying smarter as baby boomers get boost

Get Invested with Bushy Martin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 37:29


Ben Handler is a Buyers Agent who decided, some years ago, to share his vast knowledge and train those wanting to become buyers agents.  Since then he has trained over 4,000 agents through his Buyers Agent Institute and in so doing has created an enormous shift in how buyers find and secure a property.  Also today, Bushy catches up with Mark Macduffie from Downsizer.com to find out how he is giving Baby Boomers a helping hand as record numbers of them are downsizing.  Before we start I want to thank our supporters and content partners Realty.com.au, BMT Tax Depreciation, Know How Property Finance, Get RARE Property and Apiro Marketing.  You will find us on all podcast players as The Property Hub also on the Southern Cross Austereo Network, Hot Copper, and on all social media platforms.  Subscribe for free to Realty Talk on the Property Hub channel, join our community and get more insights here: https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia's largest independent podcast network DM Media.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ScaleUps Podcast
99 — Lessons Learned Building a High Profit 8-Figure Education Business in Just 5 Years - Ben Handler

ScaleUps Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 57:34


After co-founding then exiting Australia's largest buyers agency Cohen Handler, Ben founded Buyers Agent Institute. In just 5 years, he scaled it into a high profit, 8-figure business. This week, I interview him to find out what his secret is to building a successful, high-growth business. After amassing 3 billion in residential and commercial property purchases in just 9 years, Ben Handler decided it was time to exit his role as Co-Founder and CEO of Cohen Handler, Australia's largest buyers agency and start the Buyer's Agent Institute (BAI). BAI is an education business focused on helping people become buyers agents. He scaled it to 8-figures, and high levels of profitability in just 5 years. In this episode, Ben reveals his secrets to building a lean, variable-cost business model and his approach to building predictable, scalable sales funnels that consistently produce high growth rates. Some of the best bits: 04:06 - “Building a business with someone else is more exciting than going it alone” 26:41 - “The best marketers are expert in only one platform, do revenue shares and don't take many clients” 31:54 - The intricacies of designing scalable sales funnels 37:09 - “People can copy your website, but they can't copy your story” 48:29 - “The more fulfilled you are outside your work, the better your growth will be” Watch or listen to the full episode on: Spotify: https://loom.ly/NuK50WA Apple: https://loom.ly/-oy8jL4 YouTube: https://loom.ly/u_vibuw ScaleHQ website: www.ScaleHQ.com.au/99 #EducationBusiness #GrowthStrategy #SalesFunnels

The Property Prequel
Ben Handler - The 5 Habits to Unlock Your Full Potential!

The Property Prequel

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 60:21


On today's ep we chat with Ben Handler, serial entrepreneur, property investor and current founder of the Buyers Agent Institute. We dive deep into: Ben's journey to becoming an entrepreneur, providing his tips to become successful through your mindset and energy. The Importance of looking into a side hustle. Three biggest key tips that buyers should know in 2023… This episode is full of high-quality value, give it a listen and let me know your thoughts!

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network
LIFESTYLE BY DESIGN: Taking the leap from corporate into a new career

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 25:01


Lifestyle By Design is a new podcast hosted by Ben Handler for Smart Property Investment, which delves into the challenges and opportunities of turning property into a fun, rewarding, and flexible career. In the sixth episode, Ben sits down with Matt Sharp of Sharp Property Buyers, a buyer's agent operating out of NSW's booming Central Coast. Matt shares his apprehensions and excitement at tackling a new career opportunity after an extended stint in the corporate sector – and reveals the importance of not only learning from all-star agents who are out there but also striking up strong relationships with them. The Central Coast local also shares his perspective on the region's market, details what he expects from buyers and sellers in 2022, lifts the lid on taking a “long-term view”, and shares some background into his business' team-based strategy.  

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network
LIFESTYLE BY DESIGN: Applying military strategies to a property business

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 29:56


Lifestyle By Design is a new podcast hosted by Ben Handler for Smart Property Investment, which delves into the challenges and opportunities of turning property into a fun, rewarding, and flexible career. In the fifth episode, Ben sits down with Lachlan Vidler, owner of Atlas Property Group and author of the book A Military Guide to Property Investment, to discuss how he brought what he learned from the navy to grow a robust and dynamic property business. Lachlan shares the importance of integrity by practising what you preach and explains how to use the power of transformative growth when venturing into uncharted paths like property investment. He highlights why having a “can do” mindset is key and advises setting up systems to do business anywhere in the world. The former Royal Navy officer and multi-degree holder helps young and hardworking people start in property investment with zero knowledge and guides them to make informed decisions and grow their portfolio.

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network
LIFESTYLE BY DESIGN: The power of personal branding

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 32:10


Want to be a real estate industry superstar? Maybe it's time to stop being a best-kept secret and start putting your best face forward. Lifestyle By Design is a new podcast hosted by Ben Handler for Smart Property Investment, which delves into the challenges and opportunities of turning property into a fun, rewarding, and flexible career. In the fourth episode, Ben sits down with Emily Wallace of Emily Wallace Buyer's Advocate to discuss the importance of adding value to your personal brand in order to find success. Emily shares her experience as she transformed from being “just a number” with a nine-to-five corporate job to becoming showrunner of her own business, highlighting how she overcame adversities along the way and underlining the importance of having a positive mindset. The co-founder of the prolific brand also shares tips on building a network, outlines best practices for working with different generations, and touches on the future direction of her business.

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network
LIFESTYLE BY DESIGN: Bunnyhopping to the top of the property ladder

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 34:08


Owning 31 properties at the age of 31 feels like a magic trick, but this investor says it's not like pulling a rabbit out of a hat. Lifestyle By Design is a new podcast hosted by Ben Handler for Smart Property Investment, which delves into the challenges and opportunities of turning property into a fun, rewarding, and flexible career. In the third episode, Ben sits down with Sam Gordon, owner and director of Australian Property Scout, to discuss how he hopped from being a part-time bunny farmer to being a full-time buyers agent and real estate investor. With a staggering investment portfolio spanning several states, Sam shares insights on how first-time home buyers can jumpstart their property investment journey. He also underlines how being committed to a goal is vital to a real estate investor's success and shares tips on how to build a property portfolio strategically.

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Smart Property Investment Podcast Network
LIFESTYLE BY DESIGN: Love as a recipe for success

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 36:42


While it can sometimes feel like rocket science, the recipe for a successful business in the dizzying world of real estate is not that complicated: it's doing the things that you love. Lifestyle By Design is a new podcast hosted by Ben Handler for Smart Property Investment, which delves into the challenges and opportunities of turning property into a fun, rewarding, and flexible career. In the second episode, Ben sits down with InvestorKit's Arjun Paliwal to discuss how he found a method to the madness of beginning a new business. Arjun emphasises the importance of focusing on the things that you are passionate about and highlights continuous learning as integral to business success. The duo discuss a number of ways to level up a business and outline how service and outcome delivery can build a bridge for return clients. They also talk about how a buyer's agent can find success in their own real estate investing journey thanks to their professional experiences.

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network
LIFESTYLE BY DESIGN: What does it take to flip property from a passion into a career

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 35:46


Warning: This show has been marked as explicit Property pioneer Ben Handler left the world of celebrity and riches in 2018 to found a company solely aimed at helping others build sustainable and profitable buyer's agent businesses. Now, he's partnered with Smart Property Investment to help others looking to do the same with Lifestyle by Design - a new podcast that delves into the challenges and opportunities of turning property into a fun, rewarding and flexible career. This debut episode features a frank conversation with fellow buyer's agent Jack Henderson about turning a passion for property into a lucrative business and how creating noise and taking action can help you supercharge your portfolio.  Lifestyle by Design listeners will also have the chance to win a Buyer's Agent Institute scholarship. Be sure to tune in to learn more.

Sam Black Sessions
Sam Black Sessions EP 9 - Ben Handler

Sam Black Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 16:55


Hosted by Sam Black of Henderson Advocacy, guest Ben Handler of Buyer's Agent Institute.

Best Show Ever
16. Bryn Lovitt & Ben Handler

Best Show Ever

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 34:33


In this week's episode, we’ll take a look at one music industry that’s been thriving this year. Then, we’ll talk with videographer and film colorist Ben Handler and go deep into the IC DIY music scene with arts and culture journalist Bryn Lovitt! The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “We” by SoulTru. Thank you to MidAmerica Securities, Emma Goldman Clinic, and moengroup for sponsoring this episode. Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Iowa Arts Council, and from the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund. Phase 1 is an initiative of Arts Midwest and its peer United States Regional Arts Organizations made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming. -------------------- Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett Host: Elly Hofmaier Line Producer: Savannah Lane Audio Engineers: Red Rebelskey, Gabi Vanek, and Ioannis Alexakis Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/englert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/englert/support

Flamingo Sundays with Jack Henderson
Flamingo Sunday's 003 - Ben Handler

Flamingo Sundays with Jack Henderson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 35:13


On this episode I am joined by one of my great friends and personal coaches Ben Handler. Ben is the co founder of Cohen Handler one of Australia's biggest buyers agencies and the Founder of the Buyers Agent Institute an E - Learning platform for buyers agents.

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network
Unpacking the property spin

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 26:09


Every day the mass media has something to say about where Australia's property market is at and where it's heading, with mixed views presented across the board. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Ben Handler, CEO and founder of the Buyer's Agent Institute, to discuss what's making headlines at the moment, what investors should be paying attention to, and how they can ensure they don't get caught up in "doom and gloom" talk. Ben also shares his own property journey, what strategies he implements when expanding his portfolio and what investors can do to reap the rewards of the current climate.

Quit the 9 to 5 with Ben Handler
The tradie who turned his love for property into a new career

Quit the 9 to 5 with Ben Handler

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 24:40


In this episode of Quit the 9-to-5, hosts Ben Handler and Alex Whitlock are joined by ex-tradie Oliver Jackson, who reflects on his journey of hanging up his tool belt to take on a career as a buyer’s agent. Oliver shares how he made the transition from tradie to buyer’s agent, the catalyst that prompted the career change, and how he was able to take control of his life and future. Ben also reveals the benefits of being a buyer’s agent, how he deals with the emotions of his clients and helps guide them to make better-informed decisions.

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Quit the 9-to-5: The tradie who turned his love for property into a new career

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 24:39


In this episode of Quit the 9-to-5, hosts Ben Handler and Alex Whitlock are joined by ex-tradie Oliver Jackson, who reflects on his journey of hanging up his tool belt to take on a career as a buyer's agent. Oliver shares how he made the transition from tradie to buyer's agent, the catalyst that prompted the career change, and how he was able to take control of his life and future. Ben also reveals the benefits of being a buyer's agent, how he deals with the emotions of his clients and helps guide them to make better-informed decisions. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media:Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.aufor more insights!

Quit the 9 to 5 with Ben Handler
How this beginner buyer’s agent plans to make over $500,000

Quit the 9 to 5 with Ben Handler

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 28:47


Having previously featured as a guest on The Smart Property Investment Show discussing his investment portfolio, Jack Henderson joins us now on Quit the 9-to-5 to share how he is monetising his passion as he takes the final steps towards becoming a buyer’s agent – with a goal of generating more than $500,000 in the next 12 months. Jack joins hosts Ben Handler and Alex Whitlock along with managing director of Trelease Associates, Daniel Trelease, to reveal how he is already generating leads, why relationship building is fundamental to success, and why he believes that his lack of a sales background is in fact an asset. They discuss the traits that make for a successful buyer’s agent, Ben reveals how much income a new buyer’s agent can expect to make in their first year, and Daniel looks at the foundations of his business and how he is helping new buyers’ agents to connect with clients.

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Smart Property Investment Podcast Network
Quit the 9-to-5: How this beginner buyer’s agent plans to make over $500,000

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 28:45


Having previously featured as a guest on The Smart Property Investment Show discussing his investment portfolio, Jack Henderson joins us now on Quit the 9-to-5 to share how he is monetising his passion as he takes the final steps towards becoming a buyer’s agent – with a goal of generating more than $500,000 in the next 12 months. Jack joins hosts Ben Handler and Alex Whitlock along with managing director of Trelease Associates, Daniel Trelease, to reveal how he is already generating leads, why relationship building is fundamental to success, and why he believes that his lack of a sales background is in fact an asset. They discuss the traits that make for a successful buyer’s agent, Ben reveals how much income a new buyer’s agent can expect to make in their first year, and Daniel looks at the foundations of his business and how he is helping new buyers’ agents to connect with clients. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media:Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.aufor more insights!

Quit the 9 to 5 with Ben Handler
A special offer for fast-acting listeners

Quit the 9 to 5 with Ben Handler

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 27:16


In this episode of Quit the 9-to-5, host Ben Handler reveals why now is the best time to take advantage of the training offered by the Buyer’s Agent Institute with a special April offer. Ben and co-host Alex Whitlock discuss the course, the ongoing relationship and learning that those who do the training have access to, and why many of the topics covered have more to do with running a business than buying a property. Ben shares the stories of some of his model students, discusses rate of success of someone completing the training on a part-time basis, and addresses the fears of those with doubts about quitting the 9-to-5

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Quit the 9-to-5: A special offer for fast-acting listeners

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 27:14


In this episode of Quit the 9-to-5, host Ben Handler reveals why now is the best time to take advantage of the training offered by the Buyer's Agent Institute with a special April offer. Ben and co-host Alex Whitlock discuss the course, the ongoing relationship and learning that those who do the training have access to, and why many of the topics covered have more to do with running a business than buying a property. Ben shares the stories of some of his model students, discusses rate of success of someone completing the training on a part-time basis, and addresses the fears of those with doubts about quitting the 9-to-5 If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media:Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.aufor more insights!

Quit the 9 to 5 with Ben Handler
Driven by a desire for her own business and independence

Quit the 9 to 5 with Ben Handler

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 31:18


Faced with the desire for a career with greater independence, Brady Yoshia was able to get into property full-time as a buyer's agent. In this episode of Quit the 9-to-5 with Ben Handler, Brady shares how, with Ben's training, she has been able to achieve that goal, start making money, and begin building a strong team around her. Having experience in both sales and as a buyer’s agent, Brady explains the similarities and differences between the two roles,and the additional layer of support that they are able to offer their clients as buyer’s agents. She discusses how Belle Property is embracing the changing property environment, while Ben explores the possibility of the Australian market shifting more towards a US-model and why now is a great time to become a buyer's agent

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network
Quit the 9-to-5: Driven by a desire for her own business and independence

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 31:16


Faced with the desire for a career with greater independence, Brady Yoshia was able to get into property full-time as a buyer's agent. In this episode of Quit the 9-to-5 with Ben Handler, Brady shares how, with Ben's training, she has been able to achieve that goal, start making money, and begin building a strong team around her. Having experience in both sales and as a buyer's agent, Brady explains the similarities and differences between the two roles and the additional layer of support that they are able to offer their clients as buyer's agents. She discusses how Belle Property is embracing the changing property environment, while Ben explores the possibility of the Australian market shifting more towards a US-model and why now is a great time to become a buyer's agent given the changing property sector.

Australian Property Investor Stories | Investment Conversations

Listen to the full episode here: https://propertyinvestory.com/buyers-agent-industry-ben-handler/ Ben Handler started his career in development, back then he had no idea where it would lead him. However, after a fateful meeting with his current business partner - Simon Collins - Handler was able to start one of Australia’s most ground-breaking buyers agency, Cohen Handler. Now with a $14 million property portfolio and two businesses to run, Handler is constantly learning more about the property industry and sharing his knowledge with other investors. Listen to this episode to as Handler shares his day-to-day tasks, the highs and lows of his property journey thus far and reveals details to his property investment strategy.

Australian Property Investor Stories | Investment Conversations

Listen to the full episode here: https://propertyinvestory.com/everyday-walking-meditation-ben-handler/ Ben Handler joins us in today’s episode. We take a new spin on things by interlinking Handler’s property investment strategy with how he manages to lead a healthy and fruitful lifestyle. Handler shares his love for yoga and how it helps him reign in the stress that comes with running one of Australia’s biggest buyers agency. He also shares some decision making tips, his future goals with his new business - the Buyers Agency Institute, and his ongoing goal to encourage more Australians to become buyers agents and how it is a rewarding and worthwhile career path.

Australian Property Investor Stories | Investment Conversations

Listen to the full episode here: https://propertyinvestory.com/everyday-walking-meditation-ben-handler/ Ben Handler joins us in today’s episode. We take a new spin on things by interlinking Handler’s property investment strategy with how he manages to lead a healthy and fruitful lifestyle. Handler shares his love for yoga and how it helps him reign in the stress that comes with running one of Australia’s biggest buyers agency. He also shares some decision making tips, his future goals with his new business - the Buyers Agency Institute, and his ongoing goal to encourage more Australians to become buyers agents and how it is a rewarding and worthwhile career path.

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network
Quit the 9-to-5: Buying properties just months into his foray as a buyer’s agent

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 29:54


Having previously appeared on the Smart Property Investment Show to reflect on his journey building his own property portfolio, Arjun Paliwal now joins hosts Ben Handler and Alex Whitlock on Quit the 9-to-5 to discuss his transition from investor to buyer’s agent and reveals how, only months after finishing Ben’s course, he is buying properties across the country for referral clients. Arjun shares how he was able to quit the 9 to 5 and how that transition was for him, talks through the process of helping his first client and explains why sometimes you should explain things to clients, even when they are obvious to you. Ben reveals the most difficult parts of being a buyer’s agent, the importance of social media as a marketing tool, while Arjun explores why the meaning of the word “retirement” has since shifted for him.

Quit the 9 to 5 with Ben Handler
Buying properties just months into his foray as a buyer’s agent

Quit the 9 to 5 with Ben Handler

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 29:55


Having previously appeared on the Smart Property Investment Show to reflect on his journey building his own property portfolio, Arjun Paliwal now joins hosts Ben Handler and Alex Whitlock on Quit the 9-to-5 to discuss his transition from investor to buyer’s agent and reveals how, only months after finishing Ben’s course, he is buying properties across the country for referral clients. Arjun shares how he was able to quit the 9 to 5 and how that transition was for him, talks through the process of helping his first client and explains why sometimes you should explain things to clients, even when they are obvious to you. Ben reveals the most difficult parts of being a buyer’s agent, the importance of social media as a marketing tool, while Arjun explores why the meaning of the word “retirement” has since shifted for him.

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Quit the 9 to 5 with Ben Handler
Diversifying your business by becoming a buyer's agent

Quit the 9 to 5 with Ben Handler

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 25:20


While Bernard Desmond has found success as a mortgage broker, there was still room for him to find new ground and widen his business offering -- which is why he also decided to become a buyer's agent. In this episode of Quit the 9-to-5 with Ben Handler, Bernard shares how he wanted to break new ground as a mortgage broker and create an offering that no broker could compete with. He explores why he decided to expand his business offering by becoming a buyer's agent, how long the process took and how he managed to become a buyer's agent while also maintaining his current business. The panel also discuss the current property market at hand, the events going on that are shaping it and why we're currently in a buyer's market.

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network
Quit the 9-to-5: Diversifying your business by becoming a buyer's agent

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 25:18


While Bernard Desmond has found success as a mortgage broker, there was still room for him to find new ground and widen his business offering -- which is why he also decided to become a buyer's agent In this episode of Quit the 9-to-5 with Ben Handler, Bernard shares how he wanted to break new ground as a mortgage broker and create an offering that no broker could compete with. He explores why he decided to expand his business offering by becoming a buyer's agent, how long the process took and how he managed to become a buyer's agent while also maintaining his current business. The panel also discuss the current property market at hand, the events going on that are shaping it and why we're currently in a buyer's market.

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Quit the 9-to-5: A veterinary bio scientist, but property was her true calling

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2018 25:17


With a qualification in veterinary bio science, Rachel Cruz thought that she had her future all mapped out, but after starting down that career path and missing the customer service elements of her part-time job selling shoes, she realised that she needed a more people focused career. In this episode of Quit the 9-to-5 with Ben Handler, Rachel shares how, after a friend suggested that she try real estate, she found her calling. She discusses the transition into the property sector, how and why she then moved from the sales side of the business into the property buying side and talks about some of the challenges she met along the way. Rachel reminisces about her first client and explains where she plans to take her career going forward while Ben reveals the skills that make a good buyer's agent.

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QUIT THE 9 TO 5: Light bulb moment sparks former electrician’s current career

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 21:38


Working as a fly-in, fly-out electrician on mining sites, Luke Bailey was able to quickly save for his first property in 1998, but it was when word got out about his property investment success that Luke suddenly gained a lot of attention from friends, family and co-workers. In this episode of Quit the 9-to-5 with Ben Handler, Luke shares how what began as helping friends and family through their investment journey eventually became a sustainable career. He unpacks how the knowledge he gained from Ben Handler helped him learn the important fundamentals of broking that, as Ben shares, many who go into the business overlook. With Luke having only recently started his journey as a broker and already having secured more than 20 properties for his clients, he shares how his lifestyle has changed and why he feels that he has been successful in his career transition.

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network
QUIT THE 9 TO 5: The evolution of self-education to a thriving business

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2018 28:03


Jay Anderson bought his first property in Potts Point in 2010. Influenced by DIY reality TV show The Block, he renovated that property, was amazed with the money that could be made and set about building what is now a multimillion-dollar portfolio. In this episode of Quit the 9-to-5 with Ben Handler, Jay shares the evolution of what started as simply educating himself on property trends and helping friends and family to make the right investment decisions to eventually transitioning into a buyer's agent. Jay unpacks how he sought education, why he didn't want to become a buyer's agent initially and how he built a referral-based business. He also discusses how the role impacts his family life and where he sees the future of the company, with Ben also sharing his advice for the success of Jay's business.  

Australian Property Investor
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Australian Property Investor

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018 24:42


Ben Handler joins us in today's episode. We take a new spin on things by interlinking Handler's property investment strategy with how he manages to lead a healthy and fruitful lifestyle. Handler shares his love for yoga and how it helps him reign in the stress that comes with running one of Australia's biggest buyers agency.He also shares some decision making tips, his future goals with his new business - the Buyers Agency Institute, and his ongoing goal to encourage more Australians to become buyers agents and how it is a rewarding and worthwhile career path. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Property Podcast
Creating Australia's Largest Buyers Agency With Ben Handler

Property Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018 22:48


Ben Handler joins us in today's episode. We take a new spin on things by interlinking Handler’s property investment strategy with how he manages to lead a healthy and fruitful lifestyle. Handler shares his love for yoga and how it helps him reign in the stress that comes with running one of Australia’s biggest buyers agency.He also shares some decision making tips, his future goals with his new business - the Buyers Agency Institute, and his ongoing goal to encourage more Australians to become buyers agents and how it is a rewarding and worthwhile career path. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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QUIT THE 9 TO 5: Why a passion for property is an important prerequisite

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2018 24:48


Milly Brigden has been involved in property from almost every possible angle. From an investment journey started before she had hit her 20s, to a successful career in real estate, and her most recent role as a buyer's agent Milly's passion for property is hard to deny. In this episode of Quit the 9-to-5 with Ben Handler, Milly discusses her decision to become a buyers agent and the freedom that the role has given her. She talks about how the role differs to "traditional" real estate for those considering making the shift, analyse the importance of client referrals and unpack why her own investment portfolio makes her a better buyer's agent. Beyond just focusing on the positives, Milly and Ben will also tackle the biggest risks in becoming a buyer's agent and discuss (realistically) how long it can take before you are bringing in a six-figure salary.

Australian Property Investor

Ben Handler started his career in development, back then he had no idea where it would lead him. However, after a fateful meeting with his current business partner - Simon Collins - Handler was able to start one of Australia's most ground-breaking buyers agency, Cohen Handler.Now with a $14 million property portfolio and two businesses to run, Handler is constantly learning more about the property industry and sharing his knowledge with other investors. Listen to this episode to as Handler shares his day-to-day tasks, the highs and lows of his property journey thus far and reveals details to his property investment strategy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Turning Your Property Passion Into A Career With Ben Handler

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 30:18


Ben Handler started his career in development, back then he had no idea where it would lead him. However, after a fateful meeting with his current business partner - Simon Collins - Handler was able to start one of Australia’s most ground-breaking buyers agency, Cohen Handler.Now with a $14 million property portfolio and two businesses to run, Handler is constantly learning more about the property industry and sharing his knowledge with other investors. Listen to this episode to as Handler shares his day-to-day tasks, the highs and lows of his property journey thus far and reveals details to his property investment strategy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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QUIT THE 9 TO 5: From walking dogs to walking his own path

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2018 25:15


Trent Iverson has always had an interest in property, but it was his recent learnings from the Buyers Agent Institute which set him off on that next step and propelled him into a full-time career as a buyers agent. In this episode of Quit the 9 to 5 with Ben Handler, Trent joins hosts Ben Handler and Phil Tarrant to unpack his journey and share how the past year of dedication to his goal has changed his lifestyle for the better.  Trent will share his thoughts on the importance of networking, discuss his prospecting techniques, and explain why while important, it takes more than just passion to achieve success in the role. Trent will look back at his previous business which saw him walking dogs, share the broad customer base which he is now attracting and discuss why he finds it to be such a rewarding career.

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QUIT THE 9 TO 5: Taking control of your income and your career

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 26:51


In his early twenties, Ben Handler built Cohen Handler from scratch to become the largest property buyer’s agency, with offices across Australia, Asia and California and property purchases worth in excess of $3 billion. In this first episode of Quit the 9 to 5 with Ben Handler, Ben joins Phil Tarrant to set the scene for this new podcast series. They will show you how to achieve that goal you've always thought about: taking control of your career, getting out of that unfulfilling job, and earning huge money doing something which, for someone who loves property, won’t even feel like a job. Ben explains the appeal of becoming a buyer's agent and discusses just how easy it is to take charge of your financial journey, while also providing an honest uncut view of what it really takes to succeed in this growing profession.

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How this investor made a career out of a hobby

Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2018 26:14


Cohen Handler CEO and buyer's agent Ben Handler joins the Smart Property Investment Show to discuss the real value of a buyer's agent, how using one can help property investors in building their portfolio and the cultivation of buyer's agents today. The property investor turned buyer's agent reveals the reasons he started investing, why he turned it into his career and his advice to listeners thinking of doing the same. Ben discusses the fundamental principles of being a successful property investor as well as the key things to look out for when considering a property purchase. You will also hear about why emotion needs to be removed when purchasing, how speed and numbers are fundamental and what has changed through the years in the investing/buyer's agent industry. You'll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!   RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Negative gearing negativity on the noseHow recent changes in the finance industry will impact youWhat are the realities of property investing?How renovation can improve cash flow