EP145: "It’s too early to say the market is turning but all signs are very positive. One week of good results are great. Two weeks is a coincidence, three weeks a trend. So we’re waiting to see what the next few weeks brings. Right now the market is thriving." "If you’re going to sell typically people wait till spring. It’s pretty miserable this time of year. If you wait for spring there's more competition...so that could impact your price. There are buyers who are keen now who perhaps paused for thought last year and now they’re ready and you really can make the most of them. I think later in the year, as with every election year, you get closer and it's people start to think I’ll just wait till the election decision into early 2025."There are many gems in this conversation with industry veteran and MD of John D Wood & Co., Polly Ogden Duffy. She talks about: Becoming the first female MD of John D Wood & Co. in the company's 150 year history. How good mentors helped and how she now helps others. The importance of taking the long view in your career which sometimes means taking a step back to go forward. The future of estate agency in a new fragmented market with key players emerging as brands rather than the traditional agency model. Today's market and why now is the time, in her opinion, to list your property and avoid the competition of spring.CONNECT WITH POLLY Website: https://www.johndwood.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/polly-ogden-duffyHOSTED BY: Nicole Bremner is an investor, certified financial coach, nutritionist, author and mum-of-three. In 2009, having had a successful career in financial services, like many women who take a ‘career break’ to have children, she found herself at a crossroads, not entirely sure what path to take next. Combining her financial knowledge with her passion for good architecture and design, Nicole was able to build on her experience and expertise to develop a new career, which fit around her children, and spent the next decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London. Now she combines her passion for property, financial literacy and health into this top raked podcast. CONNECT WITH NICOLE Website: http://www.nicolebremner.com/podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerSupport the showSupport the showDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.

EP144:  With over 25 years experience in property sales and development, Jerome Roith started in estate agency in a central London eventually founding his own agency. In this discussion Jerome shares his expertise on why he believes the best strategy in property development doesn't even involve breaking ground. Known as planning gain, this is the process of identifying and acquiring prime properties, and managing the planning permission process. He also talks about the importance of maintaining time efficiency and assessing the viability of pursuing certain developments. KEY POINTS:Jerome takes as through his six step planning gain process from identifying opportunities, gaining exclusivity, legal conditional deals, sub-sale transactions, marketing protocols, and finding buyers.The importance of systemisation in the property development business. Jerome stresses the need to track processes, maintain fair timelines, and highlights the crucial role of communication in closing deals.How the complexities of the property market led Jerome to establish a training course with a focus on 10 core principles essential for a successful property development business, extending beyond the professional aspects to the impact personal life.ABOUT JEROME Jerome Roith is the co-founder of boutique property developer Sensitive Developments and founder of market leading property development training provider, Property Planning Gain. With over 25 years experience in the UK property market Jerome has been involved in developments with a GDV in excess of £50m. These include multiple Office to Residential permitted development schemes in SE England, new build executive housing as well as being instrumental in delivering numerous planning consents across the UK.Recently, Jerome has created his own 2 day, in person property development training programme covering the 10 core principles of property development and provides "real world" training in a crowded market.Jerome is also an advocate for prioritising good mental health and practises meditation daily. Away from the office his passion is long distance running, regular gym sessions, long walks in the Lancashire countryside and Arsenal FC.CONNECT WITH JEROME Website: https://www.propertyplanninggain.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eyeedul-haque/Instagram: @propertyplanninggainHOSTED BY: Nicole Bremner is an investor, certified financial coach, nutritionist, author and mum-of-three. In 2009, having had a successful career in financial services, like many women who take a ‘career break’ to have children, she found herself at a crossroads, not entirely sure what path to take next. Combining her financial knowledge with her passion for good architecture and design, Nicole was able to build on her experience and expertise to develop a new career, which fit around her children, and spent the next decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London. Now she combines her passion for property, financial literacy and health into this top raked podcast. CONNECT WITH NICOLE Website: http://www.nicolebremner.com/podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerSupport the showDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.

EP143: New year, new name, new focus.  I launched my podcast nearly seven years ago. It has kept me sane and connected during some tough times. Thankfully I’m in a much better place and have loyal listeners, thank you. But as my career has evolved I’ve struggled to find the right name and focus. Finally I’ve come up with a name which is the perfect intersection of my interests and, I hope, that of my listeners. Over the coming days my podcast will be relaunched as Health, Wealth & Wisdom. Why? 🧘‍♀️HEALTH From a family of vegetarian medics, I’ve had a keen interest in health and nutrition forever. I completed a year of Biomedical Science at university before switching to commerce but returned to do a Post Grad Certificate in Plant Based Nutrition in 2010 which lead me to becoming vegan for 6yrs. It’s an area that continues to fascinate me and I hope to bring you the latest research from experts as well as mine Paul's trial on our journey to better health. 🏗WEALTH Property often draws people with the promise of financial freedom. The pursuit of this holy grail is something that can catch you out. Yes, property remains a pillar of a well-balanced portfolio but caveat emptor! How do I know? I’ve been there and have weathered just about every storm. Fortunately I've come through the other side wiser (and greyer). I also have a background in financial planning. I switched majors from biomed to a BCom Financial Planning and then went on to do a Post Grad Dip Financial Planning becoming the youngest ever Chartered Financial Planner in Australia. Leaving Oz I worked at some top fund managers and banks in London and New York. More recently I’ve completed a financial coaching certification. WISDOM As Socrates said, “Intelligent individuals learn from every thing and every one; average people, from their experiences. The stupid already have all the answers.” As someone who is naturally curious, I love to speak with people and will continue to share these interesting conversations. Thanks to those who have listened from the beginning, I hope you like the new direction. Please like, subscribe and send me any comments or suggestions. Thank you.HOSTED BY: Nicole Bremner is an investor, certified financial coach, nutritionist, author and mum-of-three. In 2009, having had a successful career in financial services, like many women who take a ‘career break’ to have children, she found herself at a crossroads, not entirely sure what path to take next. Combining her financial knowledge with her passion for good architecture and design, Nicole was able to build on her experience and expertise to develop a new career, which fit around her children, and spent the next decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London. Now she combines her passion for property, financial literacy and health into this top raked podcast. CONNECT WITH NICOLE Website: http://www.nicolebremner.com/podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerSupport the showDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.

EP142:  We ended 2023 on more positive news that inflation has fallen again to 3.9% from 4.7% in October, which will ease the pressure on the Bank of England to raise rates further. Welcome news to those 2 million people due to remortgage over the next 12 months.House price forecasts at the beginning of 2023 were mostly incorrect. Knight Frank and Savills were forecasting decreases of 10%, and Capital Economics forecast an even more gloomy 15% decrease. Unfortunately, the mainstream media picked up on these negative predictions and scared us into paralysis. The good news is that prices in the UK were much more resilient and only decreased by 1.2% overall.KEY POINTSHouse prices: Nationwide, Halifax and Rightmove have reported: -2.0%, -0.6% and -1.1% over the last 12 months. What is interesting is that monthly figures actually show that prices increased from last month. Nationwide and Halifax reported increases over 3 consecutive months. ONS figures show increases of -1.2% nationally and -3.6% in London. This ONS data has a 3-month lag time, as it records the prices that properties actually sold for and is taken from data from the Land Registry. The rate of house price growth is levelling off.Rental market: Rents have increased by 8.9% nationally and 8.1% in London. The average monthly rent is now £1,279 nationally, and £2,174 in London. They are predicted to increase by 25% over the next 2 years, as more people will be renting due to the higher cost of borrowing.Interest rates: The Bank of England rates remained on hold at 5.25%. The Bank stated that they may keep rates on hold for longer than a few months until the inflation target of 2% is met. The latest inflation figures of 3.9% will mean that the Bank of England could start reducing rates as soon as the end of March 2024.Mortgage rates: Lenders have started to reduce the rates available on 2 year and 5-year fixed terms, as they predict that Bank of England rates will decrease to around 4% over the next two years.Outlook: Eyeedul of My Property Consultant forecast that UK house prices would be level for 2023, and was correct. He believes that prices may remain constant for the next 6 months, but some areas may see slight decreases (around 5%) but it does depend on the area and type of property. Interestingly, Rightmove forecast prices to fall by only 1% and some forecasters are already predicting increases of 5.9% during 2024.CONNECT WITH EYEEDUL Website: https://myproperty-consultant.london/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eyeedul-haque/Instagram: @eyeedul_mypropertyconsultantHOSTED BY: Nicole Bremner, an investor, speaker, write and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to reassess what really matters. After a period of healing Nicole realised that what comes after setback is success. Nicole focusses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. CONNECT WITH NICOLE Website: http://www.nicolebremner.com/podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerSupport the showDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.

EP141: While many find their future life partner online, amidst the virtual roses hides a sneaky villain - the online romance scammer. These tricksters play with emotions, taking advantage of those just looking for a much desired connection. In this episode, Becky Holmes, the hilarious writer behind the @deathtospinach X/Twitter account talks about how she exposes fraudsters in (hopefully) funny ways.  What started as a lockdown boredom buster turned serious when she discovered the heartbreaking stories of scam victims. We talk about her X adventures, dealing with the scammers and explicit photos, and the bizarre world of script-bound scammers. Keanu Reeves pops up as the most impersonated celebrity and we explore the dark side of romance scans, funding other shady dealings.Becky spills on the toxicity of X, the safer but not-so-safe LinkedIn, and how her experiences result in her first book 'Keanu Reeves is not in love with you' coming out in January 2024. We dive into the challenges of writing, from romance fraud to personal struggles, and how it all shaped her understanding of the psychology behind the scams. She hits home the point that anyone, regardless of who they are, can fall victim to romance fraud. Becky shares the lack of attention from law enforcement and the positive twist in her story - getting engaged during this whole adventure.  Episode Highlight:Becky's engagement with scammers on X during lockdownThe issue of explicit images on social mediaTactics used by scammersBecky's book on experiences with fraud on social media platformsBecky's personal experiences with gaslighting and abusive relationshipsCONNECT WITH BECKYX | @deathtospinachLinkedIn | Becky HolmesInstagram | @deathtospinachHOSTED BY: Nicole Bremner, Nicole is an investor, speaker, writer and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London, recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to reassess what really matters. After a period of healing Nicole realized that what comes after setbacks is success. Nicole focusses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way.CONNECT WITH NICOLEWebsite | www.nicolebremner.com/podcastLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram | @nsbremnerSupport the showDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.

EP140: At the risk of being a broken record once again the two biggest stories from the recent data is that some price data is actually showing a small increase in house prices. Second, rents continue to increase."There is positive news with the rate of inflation in the UK dropping to 4.6% from 6.7% last month. The Bank of England is under less pressure to increase interest rates, and there may be rate cuts during the first half of 2024. House prices remain resilient, defying the forecasters such as Knight Frank, Savills and Capital Economics who all predicted decreases of 10-15% during 2023." Eyeedul HaqueKey points: 1. Nationwide, Halifax and Rightmove have reported: -3.3%, -3.2% and -1.3% over the last 12 months. What is interesting is that monthly figures actually show that prices increased from last month. Nationwide and Halifax reported increases of 0.6% and 1.2% respectively. 2. ONS figures show increases of -0.1% nationally and -1.1% in London. This ONS data has a 3-month lag time, as it records the prices that properties actually sold for and is taken from data from the Land Registry. The rate of house price growth is levelling off, but certainly not in free-fall (as some headlines this week are suggesting).3. Rents have increased by 9.6% nationally and 10.2% in London. The average monthly rent is now £1,283 nationally, and £2,192 in London. They are predicted to increase by 25% over the next 2 years, which is welcome news for landlords whose costs have increased over the past 24 months.What is the outlook:Eyeedul of My Property Consultant predicted that house prices would remain level 12 months ago, and have been correct. "Prices may remain constant for the next 6 months, but some areas may see slight decreases (or around 5%) but it does depend on the area and type of property. We are in a buyers’ market and there are opportunities to take advantage of. The current market conditions will not last that long, as we know that as soon as the Bank of England start to reduce rates, people will start buying property again as confidence returns. This is turn will increase house prices, hence we advise clients to purchase within the next 3-4 months. The end to end process of buying a property takes a minimum of 3 months once a property has been found."Join us live on 9 January as Eyeedul and I continue the discussion on UK house prices.HOSTED BY: Nicole Bremner, an investor, speaker, write and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to reassess what really matters. After a period of healing Nicole realised that what comes after setback is success. Nicole focusses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. CONNECT WITH EYEEDUL Website: https://myproperty-consultant.london/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eyeedul-haque/Instagram: @eyeedul_mypropertyconsultant CONNECT WITH NICOLE Website: http://www.nicolebremner.com/podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerSupport theSupport the showDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.

EP139: I was seeing the other brokers in the industry presenting businesses for sale.  As a broker, we value on turnover, but as a buyer, you value on profits because you want to see what profit you can generate from that business.If you're interested in buying or selling a lettings or estate agency Lucy Noonan is the expert with over 20 years of experience in the industry, having worked with big names like Belleville, LSL, Hunters, and the Lomond Group. Having left corporate life, Lucy founded Atomic Consultancy, specialising in the sale of lettings and estate agency businesses nationally.In this episode, Lucy shares insights into the acquisition process, emphasising the importance of understanding numbers, preparing for due diligence, and the value of goodwill in transactions. She reflects on her journey in the estate agency industry, from starting as a negotiator to working on large-scale acquisitions. Lucy also discusses the growth of Atomic Consultancy, revealing the challenges and experiences.For those looking to buy or sell, Lucy provides valuable advice on preparing for theprocess, knowing your numbers, and the role of goodwill. She sheds light on the current environment for buying and selling agencies, highlighting tax benefits and the impact of potential government changes.As Lucy looks to the future, she shares her passion for focusing on key areas, particularly London, and possibly launching another brokerage in the financial services sector. CONNECT WITH LUCYWebsite: https://atomicconsultancy.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-noonan/HOSTED BY: Nicole Bremner, Nicole is an investor, speaker, write and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to reassess what really matters. After a period of healing Nicole realised that what comes after setback is success. Nicole focusses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. CONNECT WITH NICOLE Website: http://www.nicolebremner.com/podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerSupport the showSupport the showDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.

EP138: Two biggest stories from the recent data is that some price data is actually showing a small increase in house prices. Second, rents just continue to increase. We dig into why. Key points: Prices starting to level off. Rightmove is showing prices are actually increasing on a month on month basis. How much of this is lack of supply?HMRC transaction levels are 20% lower than a year ago. Most of this is down to a lack of availability of credit due to interest rates being so high. Sellers are also sitting out with only those who desperately need to sell selling.Interest rates remained at 5.25% for the second month in a row. While inflation still not at the 2% target, 6 out of the 9 Bank of England members decided to keep rates on hold. Commentary from the BoE show that they believe the interest rates have topped out. Mortgage rates have come down about a percent since June. Rents increased 12% nationally y/y and are forecast to increase another 25% over the next two years*. People are unable to afford mortgages so they're forced into the rental market. Combined with 43% fewer properties available since 2019.Landlords are not winning by demanding higher rents as most need to service much higher mortgages. Two areas where rents declined in Scotland and West Midlands, -0.8% y/y and -0.5% y/y, respectively. We also talked about the soaring homelessness, especially in Liverpool and even the excess consumption of cheap clothing by BritAnother interesting discussion was that small corporate BTL landlords are still paying excessive arrangement fees of 7%. Eyeedul even saw a one year fixed rate of 3.75% with a 15% arrangement fee!! It's kicking the can down the road as that fee is added to the end of the mortgage while it helps to keep cashflow manageable. It's no wonder that some landlords are choosing to go on a one year bridge as they're cheaper than BTL products. Join us live on 11 December as Eyeedul and I continue the discussion on UK house prices. https://www.hamptons.co.uk/research/reports/market-insight-forecasts-2023/rental-market-forecast#/Join us live every month as Eyeedul Haque of My Property Consultant and I crunch the data behind the UK house price headlines.  HOSTED BY: Nicole Bremner, Nicole is an investor, speaker, write and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to reassess what really matters. After a period of healing Nicole realised that what comes after setback is success. Nicole focusses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. CONNECT WITH NICOLE Website: http://www.nicolebremner.com/podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerSupport the showSupport the showDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.

EP137: What struck me this month in my discussion with Eyeedul is the continued strength of the rental market. Nationally rents increased 10.3% y/y while in London it's 13%.  “It isn’t just tenants who are feeling the financial strains of increasing rental prices. The exacerbating economic issues around rental prices are also leaving landlords with increasing rent arrears, resulting in struggles to make mortgage payments and other expenses. It really is a vicious circle, with very few winners. We see no end to the madness, with rental supply coming under more pressure as Landlords try and exit the market.” Andy Halstead, CEO HomeLet & Let AllianceI asked Eyeedul: "We are seeing again, the number of renters increasing dramatically. In August alone, there were 50,000 new tenancies added to the market. The number of renters chasing each home has jumped from 20 to 25 in the last five months according to Rightmove. In 2019 there were six phone calls or email requests per property and that rose to 20 by the spring of 2023 and now 25. We’ve got Andy Halstead, CEO of HomeLet & Let Alliance, saying that landlords are leaving the market and we've got an increase in demand with a decrease in supply but are we actually seeing any figures that support that landlord exit?" Take a listen and let me know what you think. House prices: Nationwide, Halifax and Rightmove have reported a consistent message: -5.3%, -4.9% and -0.4% over the last 12 months.  ONS figures show increases of 0.6% nationally and -0.8% in London. This ONS data has a 3-month lag time, as it records the prices that properties actually sold for and is taken from data from the Land Registry. The rate of house price growth is levelling off, but certainly not in free-fall.Interest rates: The Bank of England rates have remained at 5.25% which is very welcome news. Rates may plateau now, as they will not decrease until 2024 until inflation targets of 2% are met.  Mortgage rates: Lenders are continuing to be competitive as they are fighting for market share, and SWAP rates are decreasing which gives scope for reduction in rates.My Property Consultant still forecasts UK house prices to level off for the remainder of 2023, which means that we are now in a buyers’ market. We cannot expect large discounts on properties, but there are certainly less people looking which makes it an ideal time to buy property. A softer market has been priced into the marketing prices, and properties which are keenly priced will sell.Join us live every month as Eyeedul Haque of My Property Consultant and I crunch the data behind the UK house price headlines.  HOSTED BY: Nicole Bremner, Nicole is an investor, speaker, write and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to reassess what really matters. After a period of healing Nicole realised that what comes after setback is success. Nicole focusses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. CONNECT WITH NICOLE Website: http://www.nicolebremner.com/podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerSupport the showDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.

"I was a little bit surprised to be diagnosed. It became quite a difficult journey for a period of time. My response on the January 19th 2021 was naïve. They asked me to go in to get results and I didn't realise that meant bad news. My response was 'this had better not kill me' and it had a 40% chance of killing me...better odds than some are facing." EP136: It was lovely to have Susannah back on the pod. When asked why she has been so quiet of late she revealed that she’d had not just one, but 3 1/2 cancer diagnoses. Since then she has been going through the slow process of rebuilding her body, mind and business. What got Susannah through this difficult time, financially at least, was her property portfolio which we discussed at length. Particularly how she managed a rapid restructuring following the first diagnosis and whether she in-sourced or out-sourced and her learnings from that time. I also asked Susannah how she got through the awful criticism she received at the hand of a well-known property forum a few years ago. Susannah was very honest about the pain they inflicted and shared that the perpetrator of the vilest attacks is now facing the largest defamation case in UK history. I did not see that coming. Live by the sword, die by the sword. Susannah is lovely but also highly knowledgeable and generous with that knowledge. Well worth following  YouTube account for more. Follow Susannah Cole on these channels : Website: https://www.thegoodpropertycompany.co.uk/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGoodPropertyCompanySusannahColeInstagram: @susannahcoleukFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusannahColeTGPCLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannahcole/Twitter: @SusannahColeUKHOSTED BY: Nicole BremnerNicole is an investor, speaker, write and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to reassess what really matters. After a period of healing Nicole realised that what comes after setback is success. Nicole focusses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. CONNECT WITH NICOLE Website: http://www.nicolebremner.com/podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerSupport the showDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.

EP135 : Once again I'm joined by property expert Eyeedul Haque to discuss the recent data on the UK property market, with a focus on recent developments related to mortgage rates, inflation and property prices.We discuss: - Mortgage payments are set to increase by £500 for approximately 1m households.- The Bank of England's interest rate has reached a 15-year high at 5.25%.- Inflation stands at 8.7%, and the government aims to reach a 2% target.- Effectiveness of the monetary policy in dampening inflation, noting that it might be causing inflationary pressures.- Rental market is seeing significant rent increases due to rising costs in the economy.- Prediction that interest rates will likely hit 6% by the end of the year, with some sources suggesting rates may reach 6.5%.- Housing market is not experiencing a hard landing or freefall but rather a levelling off.-  Continued shortage of new homes.- New 100% mortgages aimed at first-time buyers suggest confidence.Key moments: 1:37- Nicole asks about the proportion of the market represented by the 2 million mortgages affected by refinancing this years. Eyeedul explains that 2.4 million households with fixed-rate mortgages will be affected by the end of 2024, which is about a third of mortgage holders.3:13 - Discussion about the recent increase in interest rates, reaching the highest level in 15 years. The Bank of England's efforts to control inflation, which stands at 8.7%.4:54 - Eyeedul explains how rising interest rates impact various aspects of the economy, including rents, and predicts that monthly mortgage repayments on average will increase by £500.7:42 - Rent prices have been increasing, with national rents up by 10% and London rents up by 14.6%. The trend continues with a 10% increase nationally and 9.3% in London.8:24 - Speculation that interest rates could hit 6% or possibly even 6.5% by the end of the year.9:50 - Despite some forecasts predicting declines, Eyeedul notes that actual house price decreases have been less severe.11:22 - Eyeedul explains that the housing market may enter a flat phase for the remainder of 2023.12:42 - The introduction of 100% mortgage products by some banks suggests confidence in the housing market's stability.22:45 - Key takeaways: House prices are not in freefall, but rather experiencing a bottoming out. Rents continue to rise due to interest rates and inflation. Interest rate increases are expected to stabilise and peak.23:47 - Predictions for the future: Eyeedul predicts that house prices will flatline for the remainder of the year, with opportunities for buyers, and advises investors to consider areas with more stable property values.26:47 - Rental increases and capital value growth assumptions used for modelling, indicating a 5% annual increase for both.My special guest is Eyeedul Haque, a seasoned expert on housing economics and  an insightful commentator on the trends shaping the current housing market. As an experienced property consultant, he has a steady finger on the pulse of market fluctuations and how they impact homeowners, particularly in relation to mortgage payments. His approach is rooted in real-time data analysis and clear, understandable insights, making him a trusted voice on promptly evolving economic scenarios. He applies this passion in guiding property buyers through the intricacies of market trends and property management.Support the showDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.

EP134: As interest rates soar, inflation rises, and labour shortages continue, homeowners are left wondering what the future holds. Property consultant, Eyeedul Haque, reveals the data behind the headlines about the state of the housing market and the impending mortgage payment increases."What has actually happened is the rate of growth has slowed but it's nowhere near the Knight Frank’s and the Savill’s with their very negative forecasts; that's a huge positive."In this episode, we:·      Delve into the complexities of the housing market and who is actually impacted by mortgage rate increases. ·       Discuss the climb in interest rates and impact on inflation. ·       Dissect the mismatch between market data and realistic pricing, its significance, and repercussions. ·       Predict future investment opportunities and the course of house prices and rents. The key moments in this episode are:00:00:00 - Impact of Mortgage Rate Increase 00:02:34 - Effectiveness of Monetary Policy00:05:09 - Labour Shortage and Inflation00:07:43 - Future Interest Rate Increases 00:16:11 - The Housing Market and Lenders' Urgency00:17:27 - Discrepancy Between Rightmove and ONS Data 00:19:27 - Realistic Asking Prices and Commercial Market 00:22:06 - Market Stability and Opportunities00:25:04 - Landlords and Long-Term Investments My special guest is Eyeedul Haque, a seasoned expert on housing economics and  an insightful commentator on the trends shaping the current housing market. As an experienced property consultant, he has a steady finger on the pulse of market fluctuations and how they impact homeowners, particularly in relation to mortgage payments. His approach is rooted in real-time data analysis and clear, understandable insights, making him a trusted voice on promptly evolving economic scenarios. He applies this passion in guiding property buyers through the intricacies of market trends and property management.The resources mentioned in this episode are:·       Consult with a reputable mortgage broker or lender to explore the best rates available for your fixed rate mortgage. Take advantage of the competitive mortgage market and book a rate before your fixed rate period ends. ·       If you have a property portfolio or are a buy-to-let investor, explore the best mortgage rates for landlords. The best available rates for two-year fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgages are currently 4.7%, the best five-year fixed-rate is 5.35%, and the best tracker rate is 4.54%. ·       Review your budget and consider ways to mitigate the impact of mortgage rate rises. Look for areas where you can reduce expenses or increase income to offset any increase in mortgage payments. ·       Stay informed about the housing market.Join us live every month as Eyeedul Haque of My Property Consultant and I crunch the data behind the UK house price headlines.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremner/https://www.facebook.com/NicoleSBremnerhttps://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show

"Nationwide, Halifax and Rightmove all reported increases of 7.2%, 8.3% and 7.2% over the last 12 months. Compared to last month, the annual figures were 9.5%, 9.8% and 8.7%."  But prices are showing the first signs of slowdown. Some pundits are saying prices will drop by 30% over 2023. What about rental demand? Take a listen to see what the data is indicating. What do house price movements mean for you? I was joined live by Eyeedul Haque of My Property Consultant and we discussed: Which indices are going up or downWhat the forecasters are saying and why they differ so widelyWhat is happening with rental demand and whyComments from a conveyancing lawyer about the two year lag in Land Registry dataComments from another conveyancing lawyer about the time delays to property transactions and how they compare to other countries - spoiler alert - dismally! All that and more. Follow me on LinkedIn to be notified of the next live discussion on 22 December where we look back at the indices for the year  www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremner.Support the show

EP132: "I think most people appreciate someone making a purchase easier for them. Selling is not about persuading someone to buy something that they do not need but making a decision easier. ‘People buy from people,’ is a common saying and our job is to ensure that people buy us and not the product."Meet Bob Harvey, now non executive director at SeventySeven Wealth Management after 25 years in management at St. James's Place. In this interview he reflects upon his career in sales and why it's now seen as a dirty word as well as wellness and his views on retirement. "Compared to 30 years ago, the consumer is far better off. The industry is regulated, and people are more financially aware. The financial adviser is also treated as a professional person (which was not the case 40 years ago). There has been a shift in perception from financial advisers as product salesmen to genuine professionals."In this interview we discuss: the importance of saleshow Bob's father was one of the founding directors of Tesco’s when they set up their first store after the war in Brixton markethow important it is to present yourself wellgoing out cold calling shops in Maidstone in the snow in the late 1970sstriking the balance between work and life and lots more."I think the whole ‘work hard, play hard’ thing is really important. Working eight-hour days gives definition to downtime. I think a lot of people fall down because they do not give themselves enough time off. Here, I do not mean physically, but emotionally. It is important to be able to put things to one side, or in a box, and say I am going to focus on something else."You can follow Bob on LinkedIn and read more about him on SeventySeven's website. Support the show

EP131: "Nationwide are quoting a 9.7% increase this month compared to 10% last month. Halifax are also quoting 9.8% this month compared to 11.5% in the previous month. So the rate of change of house price growth is slowing, but there's no evidence of this massive downturn that people are talking about."I met with Eyeedul Haque of My Property Consultant for a live discussion on the UK house prices. Each month Eyeedul puts together a tracker plotting the changes in the major house price indicators. On a single page you can see the latest data from the Halifax, Nationwide, ONS and others. Live on my LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube, we discussed:- The indicators, what they are and whether they're leading, lagging or real time- What September's indicators are, well, indicating- The reversal of the Truss government's mini-budget and appointment of Michael Gove as housing minister- Potential interest rate increases and how they will impact house prices- Making sense of the current turbulent economic environment and how this might impact house prices.Follow me on LinkedIn to be notified of the next live discussion: www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremner"There has been a whirlwind of information and turbulence in the markets - predictions on interest rates, inflation, and general unease caused by the outgoing Prime Minister. These pessimistic news reels are designed to scare us. My aim is to cut through some of those numbers and find out exactly what is happening."Join us live every month as Eyeedul Haque of My Property Consultant and I crunch the data behind the UK house price headlines.  Our next session will be posted on my LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube, links below. We hope you can join us as we look at the indicators and explain what they are, what they're indicating and how this might impact your buy, sell and hold strategy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremner/https://www.facebook.com/NicoleSBremnerhttps://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerSupport the show

“I need to push myself to build that and get myself to a point where I feel that I am financially secure. And probably that's one of the main drivers for why I'm so passionate about encouraging people to learn about money and understand money and be empowered by it so that they can reap benefits later on.”Louise co-founded GoHenry in 2012 when she realised that her children needed to learn how to manage money in an increasingly digital world. At the time her son was eight and her daughter was 11. Louise was so frustrated by how much they were buying online without realising the implications that she would pin Apple invoices to the fridge door to help them understand why their £4 a week pocket money was now just 50p. Fast forward ten years and GoHenry now has a community of 2 million customers in the US and UK who fiercely believe that good money management is a vital life skill.“It’s always fantastic when a customer contacts us and says that their kids' behaviors changed or decisions have changed since they joined goHenry.”  Louise is Crowdcube’s top female fundraiser, raising £12m in four rounds on Crowdcube, including a single, record breaking raise of £6m in September 2018.In this episode we discuss:the launch of goHenry and the moment she realised it was bigways the company is empowering young people to manage their moneyinternational expansion into the US and Europe and the challenges brought about by the idiosyncrasies of these marketsLouise's own journey and how that's shaped her attitude to money plus more.  Louise has over 20 years experience in commerce and operations. Prior to goHenry, Louise was at the forefront of the retail industry’s transition to digital, launching the first wave of ecommerce websites for some of the UK’s biggest household names, including Next Directory, John Lewis, The Innovations Group, Past Times and Debenhams. “Prosperity to me means that point at which you feel you've got enough, you're financially secure. And I don't think I've reached that point yet. I wish I had started investing and saving earlier.” Louise is an authority on financial education and the youth economy and has made regular appearances on BBC radio and TV, including BBC Breakfast. Louise is a big advocate for the power of learning by doing and dedicates time talking to MBA groups at universities around the country.Find out more about goHenry on their website and Louise Hill on LinkedIn.  Support the show

EP129: Olive recently celebrated her 94th birthday and is still in fine form. Her active mind and unfussy approach to life is refreshing in people of any age, not least those in their 10th decade. She narrates her story in exactly the same way, and even when tragedy strikes - for example the loss of a dear cousin and step-sister in a car accident - she is able to see the bigger picture. This is a lively and spirited account of a long life lived to the full. Olive's story is a remarkable one. Beginning in the north east of England in the late 1920s, her life encompassed the aftermath of the First World War, the upheavals for Word War Two and the unexpected post war opportunity to travel and see the world. Born in Morpeth, Northumberland, in March 1928. Her parents had suffered the hardships of a working class upbringing but at the time of her birth were happy and settled into family life. This was all to change with the death of her father, who died in 1934 of TB, the result of a chest weakened by a gas attack during World War One. Her mother married again, but after just two years she died while giving birth to twins. These children were adopted and Olive was left as an orphan. As Olive's story unfolds, interspersed from extracts from her husband Ron's account of his war years and subsequent word for GCHQ, her resilience and optimism shine through, even as she moves away from her beloved north east to explore the exotic shores of Malaysia, Hong Kong and the Mediterranean. Her account is humorous and knowledgeable, casting lift on the constraints of the 1930s, the fear and exhilaration of the war years and, eventually, the chase to see the world and become immersed in cultures that a person of her background would otherwise have little access to. From the book, Stepping Stones by Olive Roberts which can be purchased here. Follow Olive on Instagram here. Support the show

EP128: "We are in a very interesting time. On one side, we have the Chancellor trying to encourage house sales with fiscal stimulus. And on the other, we have the Bank of England using monetary policies to control lending. What makes the decision of when to invest more interesting is exchange rates."In the first of a new monthly series I met with Eyeedul Haque of My Property Consultant for a live discussion on the UK house prices. Each month Eyeedul puts together a tracker plotting the changes in the major house price indicators. On one page you can see the latest data from the Halifax, Nationwide, ONS and others. Live on my LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube, we discussed:- The indicators, what they are and whether they're leading, lagging or real time- What September's indicators are, well, indicating- Recent changes in the Truss government's mini-budget including SDLT and tax rates- Recent interest rate increases and how they will impact house prices- Making sense of the current turbulent economic environment and how this might impact house prices- The ultimate problem with house prices - supply and demand. Thanks to those who joined us live for some great questions on SDLT surcharges, the difference between house and flat values and what might spark a national house price collapse. Eyeedul very bravely put out a prediction. Let's see next month if he's correct or will need to take a U turn on his call. "We've had amazing news in the last few weeks. We had interest rates go up again last week... We then had the mini-budget with the changes to stamp duty...to come into play. There's a third element with the pound taking the biggest fall in 37 years against the US dollar. All these moving parts make it an interesting conversation around when is the right time to invest."Follow Nicole on LinkedIn to be notified of the next live discussion: www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerYou can follow Eyeedul on Instagram @eyeedul_mypropertyconsultant or  website https://myproperty-consultant.london/Support the show

EP#127 "If you've had some sort of trauma in your early life...the problem you potentially suffer with is an inherent feeling of a lack of self worth. And success won't fill that."Sam White tragically lost her mother to an overdose at age 23. By 24 Sam launched her first business from her sister’s conservatory and she hasn’t stopped since. Starting as a small uninsured loss company in 1999, Sam has grown the Freedom Group to become a hugely influential and expanding business. In the past 20 years she has spearheaded the growth of a dynamic company in an ever-changing sector, all the while maintaining a strongly principled approach to business.But the road has not been an easy one. While living her best life in LA even having Robbie Williams, her neighbour, sing at her wedding, a regulatory change saw Sam lose 60% of her business's revenue overnight. Swift action eventually saved the business but it was not without the war wounds of going through an experience like that.  With the continued growth of the Freedom Group, Sam always has her sights set on new projects and directions, which includes the launch of Stella, a woman focussed insurance company based in Australia. We also talk about: - Making and losing millions- How Robbie Williams sang at her wedding (really)- Same sex marriage, divorce and finding love again- Having and raising children in a same sex relationship- travelling, weight loss and so much more. You can find her on Twitter @SamWhiteCEO, Instagram @samwhiteentrepreneur and LinkedIn. Support the show

"We've had amazing news in the last few weeks. We had interest rates go up again last week... We then had the mini-budget with the changes to stamp duty...to come into play. There's a third element with the pound taking the biggest fall in 37 years against the US dollar. All these moving parts make it an interesting conversation around when is the right time to invest."Join us live every month as Eyeedul Haque of My Property Consultant and I crunch the data behind the UK house price headlines.  Our first session will be live at 11:00 on 29 September on my LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube, links below. We hope you can join us as we look at the indicators and explain what they are, what they're indicating and how this might impact your buy, sell and hold strategy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremner/https://www.facebook.com/NicoleSBremnerhttps://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerSupport the show

“My whole life has been one safari and I am still living it now. Even as I sit here in Monaco, I cannot wait to get up and have another adventure.”My guest today, Geoffrey Kent, is the founder of luxury international travel company, Abercrombie & Kent, and the pioneer behind safari being a “hunt with a camera, and not with a gun.” After being expelled from school, riding a motorbike off into the Kenyan sunset, and later training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Geoffrey brought all his experiences together to forge a business that would not only change the face of travel, but also people’s lives, forever. “Nobody had ever decided to camp on safari and guide people to take photographs.”We discuss Geoffrey’s journey from starting with nothing but an old Land Rover and visionary ideas to how, 55 years after the founding of Abercrombie & Kent, he is enjoying life’s safari with adventures spanning 150 countries - from the Galapagos to the South Pole. We also reflect on the meaning of prosperity and important lessons about money:“The most important thing about money I actually taught myself. You need to balance instinct with listening to other people. I am very instinctive and sometimes have had my fingers burned as a result. There will be moments where you make a lot of money and then think, ‘Wow, that was easy.’ That is a big mistake, because making money is not easy. If you do not realise this the first time, then you are lucky. The second time around and you will come to understand how difficult it can be.”We also talk about:·       The origins of the word ‘safari’.·       Military training and its relationship with the new safari.·       The rationale behind Geoffrey’s drive to succeed.·       The importance of keeping active through adventures.·       The passion of polo and tangible liquid investments.Nicole Bremner is an investor and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Support the show

EP125: “I was on fire. I was fighting well. Then I've got to one of the most important fights I just needed to get through. This fight was probably the most important fight to get that chance to have the Olympic gold medal. I received a head kick with two seconds to go, and two seconds just wasn't enough to get the points back.”Jordan was on the pathway to Tokyo Olympics 2020 when he missed his dream by two seconds. Rather than wallow in the disappointment Jordan has shown incredible resilience to jump back up and keep going. Jordan was very aware of the risks in this sport. His father was also a world and European karate champion. He was also aware of what a financial strain it could be to fund full time sport. For many years Jordan worked full time training others before turning his focus on training himself in the evenings. “...before my world final, I got a message the night before that my phone bill had bounced...I was 22 at the time…Then I won my world final, very convincingly…and still came back home, and couldn't pay my phone bill because I still had no money.”We also talk about: How mindset is the most important toolBeing run over by a car and told he would never walk againChoosing between football and karateThe life of a full time athleteFollowing in his father’s footstepsJordan’s work with charity Inspire YouJordan is active on Instagram and is preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with a group of underprivileged young people for the charity Inspire You.  Nicole Bremner is an investor and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Support the show

EP124: My podcast is back! We have another series of 12 guests to share with you over the coming weeks. “Many people reach the age of 50 having been on a treadmill of career and families and they're faced with this realisation…they need to take responsibility for themselves as they move into the last period of their working life…If they don't, they may face a retirement…which could be less comfortable than they had in mind.”Paul Green came from a conservative background where money wasn't something that people talked about. As he went through life, he realised it’s one of the key things to get right. Heading into retirement himself and shocked by how little people knew on the subject, Paul founded Over50sMoney to help people sort out their finances as they prepare to enjoy their retirement. In this show you’ll hear about: ·       How Over50sMoney came about·       People’s expectations of their retirement·       Your home as a potential retirement pot·       The social care conundrum ·       The importance of cashflow management for the day to day expenses ·       Supporting your children financially and leaving money to them when you die.  “I use an investment adviser. The original reason was that when we first had enough money to invest at a significant scale I was fully active in work. The adviser brings a lot of other advantages. He looks at things that I probably wouldn't. Because we've worked with him now for 12 years, he understands where we are in our lives... I certainly don't believe that I would invest as wisely if I hadn't had my guy on the case for many years.”Paul did experience a short period when money was tight early in his entrepreneur journey. Now, however, thanks to years of diligent savings their only concern is for the wellbeing of their children and how much or little to support them. “Like all parents the thing that you're always concerned about [is] your children. We have three bright young adults ranging from the early twenties to the late twenties… You have this whole debate about how much help you should give them on whether or not giving them support is helping them benefit themselves a little more. I don't think that's an easy question to get the correct answer to.”When not walking along the beach in the picturesque south west, Paul can be found on Facebook at Over50sMoneyand the website.  Nicole Bremner is an investor and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Support the show

“Being a stripper taught me more lessons than I could possibly imagine, a lot of which I’ve been able to apply to my business life..” For the penultimate episode of The Nicole Bremner Podcast, I’m joined by former stripper Paulina Tenner. Paulina is the founder of GrantTree, where she leads a team of 50 people in helping businesses secure government funding. To date, the company has raised over £200m for tech start-ups and larger companies. Originally from Poland, Paulina is a true trailblazer, challenging the status quo of how companies are set up and scaled and proposes a truly radical alternative of financial transparency and self-set pay.“[Self-Set pay] is a very courageous and responsible process but it’s hugely empowering for people and I think that anything that you implement in your company that is empowering to your people has long-term advantages.” Like many business people, Paulina has had times where she has faced burnout and it was during one of these periods that a chance encounter ignited a passion for burlesque dancing, which led her to become a showgirl. She writes about her experiences of being a stripper and leading a double life in her book, Laid Bare: What the business leader learnt from the stripper. “It was the biggest, most badass adventure of my life,” she says. “I think our sexual energy is a life-force, a life-force that can be manifested in a sexual way but also a creative way. When you awaken that, the entirety of your being and your leadership style changes.” We also talk about: Embracing your wild side to build confidence in businessWorkplaces of the future and the importance financial transparency How to identify and use feminine and masculine paradigms in businessPaulina's book is available to buy from January 7, 2022 and can be ordered from paulinatenner.com. Follow @Paulinatenner on Twitter and Instagram for updates. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show. Support the show

“‘Workations’ have become really popular. We’ve ditched the office and have really embraced ‘out of office’ work.” My guest today, Ivo Gospodinov, is one of the entrepreneurs behind industry leading prop-tech company Staykeepers, which he runs with his brother, Miroslav across the UK, US, Spain, Ireland, Germany and France. Aimed at the Build to Rent market, Staykeepers is a fully-compliant, user-friendly online platform which ‘uses Smart Technology to sell empty rooms’, generating passive income for both long-term tenants and building owners by offering short lets while the tenant is away or the unit is vacant. Travel and tourism was one of the key markets hit heavily by the pandemic but Staykeepers were one of those agile companies who were able to adapt their offering and consequently achieved 520% growth from January to August this year. “The pandemic was one of the best things that could happen to our business. It really made us think about what we do and how we do it,” he says. “Initially, it impacted our revenue by about 95%. However, we managed to identify how we could adapt the way we target guests and travellers, changed our distribution channels and even signed some contracts with the NHS providing keyworkers with accommodation. That dynamic allowed us to think about how we bullet proof our position.” We discuss how and why the businesses started back in 2015, how it has adapted and what operational and management techniques the company uses to stay on track.We also talk about: The importance of the RACI matrix in the workplace  Building the right team for successRaising capital through crowdfunding What is meant my ‘growth hacking’How daily personal development can boost a business You can find out more about Staykeepers by visiting: staykeepers.com or following @staykeepers on Twitter. To contact Ivo directly, email ivo@staykeepers.com.  About The Nicole Bremner Podcast: Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here. DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show. Support the show

“A career in construction is not just about muddy boots.”Today my guest is Julia Starzyk, a property quantity surveyor, project construction manager and founder of Stars Projects London, a dynamic property consultancy focusing on cost consultancy and project management in the luxury £1m to £6m property sector. From converting a 150-year-old building in Mayfair into a luxury seven-bed hotel to a modern apartment in Chancery Lane with raw concrete ceilings, she has project managed over 90 luxury property renovations and listed building restorations. Julia arrived in England from Poland 11 years ago and has since worked her way up in the property industry, from assistant site manager to commercial director of a construction company, studying for and achieving two master degrees in the process. Back then the property industry was fiercely male dominated, and while more women have joined and found success in construction, there are some things that still haven’t changed. “I’m yet to work on a site where there are female toilets,” Julia says. “I tend to work on the smaller developments so if there is one then it’s usually a unisex visitors’ toilet. I am yet to experience that luxury!”Julia founded Stars Projects London just before the pandemic hit, to provide time poor high net worth clientele with everything they need to renovate and refurbish their property without stress, mess or hassle. We talk about the challenges this generated as well as: Why women feel the need to prove themselves in order to be on an equal footing with men working in property Managing expectations when it comes to cost, time and quality of a construction project From labour to material shortages, how BREXIT and Covid have affected the property industryHow modern architecture is perceived in the capital and other trends in property development  You can connect with Julia via LinkedIn or on Instagram @starprojects.london. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast: Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here. DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

“It’s so important to think about what you put into your body and so we should be taking that view with our skin too.”For anyone who has ever had problem skin or is fed up with trying endless beauty products in a bid for that healthy glow we all long for, this is the episode for you.As a beauty blogger in London, Rachel Noble was living the dream being sent skincare to try and write about and attending big brand launch events. But her blogging career soon led her down the path of deep research into what actually goes into the products we put on our skin. That journey led her to step away from the mainstream beauty industry and create her own brand, The Noble Apothecary. “I found myself getting a little overwhelmed by it all – that skin that was once happy, was no longer happy because I was testing so many different products,” explains Rachel, who also works as a health consultant for the NHS. “I became quite disillusioned about the big beauty marketing machine and being a cog within that. I wanted something that was a bit more natural and something I could stand behind.”The result was the Purity Gentle Cleansing Oil, which contains just three ingredients Abyssinian Oil; Black Seed Oil and Jojoba Seed Oil. We discuss why cleansing is the cornerstone of healthy skin and the five key pillars – simple skincare, good diet, sleep, movement and meditation – that are better for your skin than any expensive serum.  We also talk about: The wonder ingredients that will make your skin glowWhat skin products you should and shouldn’t be using The other ways you can use oil within your beauty regimeThe new Noble Apothecary Night OilSunlight therapy and how to safely get your daily dose of Vitamin DYou can find out more about Purity Gentle Cleansing Oil and read Rachel’s skincare advice on the blog page of her website. Keep up to date with product news by following @thenobleapothecary on Instagram.   About The Nicole Bremner Podcast: Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here. DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

“Most folks have $1 to $2 million dollars in hidden capital available to them within the people they know.” Joining me this week, all the way from British Columbia in Canada, is Dave Dubeau, the creator of the Money Partner Formula. As a bestselling author and speaker, Dave has shared the stage with people like Robert Kiyosaki, George Foreman, Robert Herjavek, Arlene Dickinson, Ted Thomas and more, sharing how he works with ‘mom ‘n’ pop’ real estate investors to help get started raising capital. He began his career almost 20 years ago, when he did 18 deals in the space of 18 months and nowadays he invests passively in multi-family properties or what we would call in UK, multi-investment apartment buildings. Dave developed Money Partner Formula, which uses marketing techniques to raise capital for new business entrepreneurs, after he struggled to raise finance for his own business venture.   “Part of the problem was, I had a deal on the go and I was desperate for money,” he explains. “I really needed that capital and that desperation oozed from every pore in my body and turned people off.” We discuss how he turned it all around and came up with the five step Money Partner Formula, which to date has helped hundreds of real estate entrepreneurs quickly launch their capital raising processes. We also talk about: The rent to own market and how it differs across the continentsTips on how to make the most of your immediate personal network What is ‘edutaining marketing’? The importance of testimonials To get a free copy of Dave’s newest book, Money Partner Formula, visit  InvestorAttractionBook.com and if you’re looking to find investment, you can also join the Money Partner Formula Facebook group. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast: Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here. DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

 “Buying art is a little bit like buying property in Knightsbridge…if you buy a blue-chip artist who’s dead and sit on it long enough then you probably will make money, but that means you need to be able to afford to sit on it for something like 30 or 40 years.“Art is a very difficult asset class generally, it’s felt that if you have a wide portfolio then art is something interesting to put your money into, but you certainly wouldn’t do it as your primary source of investment. It’s also very easy to lose money.”Jane Morris is the editor-at-large of CultureShock Media, an arts and culture content agency that delivers print, digital, film and social media strategies for leading arts businesses, museums and galleries. Jane went to Central St Martins, where she studied fine art before studying journalism and has managed to establish a career which combines her fascination with both. She has written for The Art Newspaper, Monocle, the Economist, Artnet and the Guardian and has built teams of international writers covering news, investigative, data-driven reporting, analysis and long form features about the art world. We talk about investing in art, how to spot a trend (as well as what’s best to avoid), THAT famous Banksy shredding moment and Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs). “There has been a view, I would say coming more from the investment world, that one of the reasons people don’t buy digital art is because it’s easily copied. I suspect that it's because it’s not seen as as attractive as a painting on the wall.” We also talk about: The challenges and continuing effect of coronavirus on the art worldCurrent trends and ones to watch in the market Ring bidding in the upper echelons of the art worldThe risky game of trading art as an investmentThe lack of diversity in the art world and what museums are doing to rectify itYou can follow Jane on Twitter @MaryJaneMorris. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast: Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.  Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

“Mortgage brokers are a bit like the crocodile in that we’ve been around for ‘4 billion years’ and nothing seems to be able to kill us off! We’ve managed to get through the credit crunch and the pandemic – good brokers survive those downturns because they are good business people and quite resilient.”My guest today on The Nicole Bremner Podcast is the CEO of The Money Group and founder and driving force behind its inaugural company, London Money.  Martin Stewart has been working in financial services for 30 years and believes that unifying a previously fragmented sector is the best way to get the broker at the forefront of the industry. We talk about how to break through the white noise and micromanagement within the financial industry, where the property and mortgage market is heading following the pandemic and how the simplicity of the London Money brand is set to provide unlimited outreach for his business.“Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best ideas. You can spend an awful lot of money on rebranding and come up with something that’s worse than what you started off with. If you’re living in London and you work in money then that’s probably not a bad name for your business!”We also talk about: The difference between an authorised representative and directly authorised broker. The relationship between client, lender and broker. The importance of collaboration in business. Supply and demand in the current market How the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ continues to underpin the first-time buyer market Keep up to date with Martin’s informative and entertaining tweets on Twitter @LondonMoneyFS. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

"People will instantly judge a book by its cover, that because you're a woman who wants to have nice hair, have their nails done or have false eyelashes you can't participate in a certain sport...the old stereotypes still exists unfortunately," My guest today is Bev Clifford, who has forged a path for herself in a very male dominated industry...fishing.  Bev's father is Kevin Clifford,  who was one of the founders of the weekly angling magazine, Carp-Talk, and once hailed the 'Carp King of the North', so carp fishing is in her blood. She worked at the magazine form an early age, and took over the business when her father retired.  However, she didn't take up carp fishing herself until she was 26 years old following years of battling with drugs, alcohol and eating disorders. "After struggling with alcohol and drugs, I needed that time on my own, I needed to figure myself out, I needed to become comfortable being on my own," she explains. "Your 20s are a bit of a whirlwind, I was very lost and fishing gave me that time and escapism to figure it out."Bev is also heavily involved with the Ladies Carp Team England, and also runs the Ladies Carp Academy, which organises events for female anglers wanting to improve their carp fishing skills or get started in the sport. "We've come along way in terms of younger people coming into the sport, even just down to the clothing, the tackle that's available, it's a lot more trendy," she says. "Social media has helped massively." We talk about how fishing has helped her and many others, overcome struggles, particularly during lockdown, as well as:  What carp fishing involvesThe parallels between fishing and ultra-runningThe mental health benefits of fishing and runningThe Ladies World Carp Angling ChampionshipsTo find out more about how to get involved in the glamorous world of fishing or join Bev at one of the upcoming angling shows, follow her on Instagram @bevclifford. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

***TRIGGER WARNING*** This episode contains difficult content about child sexual abuse material (CSAM) that is likely to be particularly sensitive.  In 2019 nearly 30 million images and over 40 million videos relating to child sexual exploitation were released online... "The most surprising part is that it's not hidden, it's on everyday tools that you and I use, it's on Google and Facebook and Microsoft, they are hiding in plain sight." Today's podcast is about a particularly difficult and sensitive topic that no one really wants to talk about, or even really acknowledge exists. But, child sexual abuse material (CSAM) sadly does exist and my guest today plays a fundamental role in helping to improve content moderation and law enforcement to more effectively protect children online. Chris Wexler is one of the founders and CEO of Krunam, a technology company that builds tools to make it easier to mitigate and stop the inhumanity of child sexual abuse, while also freeing up police time to focus more on investigating and catching the perpetrators.  The company's technology is 10x more effective than PhotoDNA (the current industry-leading technology) and can find previously unknown CSAM in images, video, and very soon, live streaming, for the first time at scale. “In real-world testing, our classifier outperformed human classification because, after 10 minutes of doing this, you just get exhausted,” Chris explains. “It’s a brutal, brutal way to live and work. We believe [our technology] is more humane, for not only the victims of these crimes but the workers that are fighting these crimes do not have to spend so much time with it.” We also talk about: The story behind KrunamWhat businesses can do to help stop the spread of CSAMSocial enterprises and ESG as the future of business You can follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisWexler. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

This special podcast was aired live from the Pyrenees with my guest Owen Saward, renewable energy developer. During our live interview he shares with me the tragic event that altered his life and lead him to embark on a solo cycle from his home in Bristol to the highest peak in Mallorca. Here Owen tells us why. "On 6th August 2019, Yann died at home in his bed. He was just 52. He was my best friend, the only person in the world who knew me. He was a lot of people's best friend. The kindness and love in this man was limitless. One of my first memories is of Yann rescuing me when I got stuck on top of the brick built Wendy house in the playground at Primary school. I was crying and his tall strong arms (even then!) lifted me down and gave me a hug. I remember being amazed that he did that in front of everyone and I felt so proud he was my big brother. One of my last memories of Yann is him putting his arms around me when he had no strength to lift them and saying 'I love you'. He was always there for me, even when I tried to push him away. Three things define Yann for me. Continual strength and self-improvement, an incredible ear for great music and, of course, cycling. Yann loved the freedom of cycling - as daily transport and as a holiday. He often took off for a week and cycled the mountains of Mallorca - a place I'm pretty sure he adopted as his spiritual home. I was always so proud that Yann never really owned a car. No wonder he was so fit. So when I was looking for a challenge to raise funds in his memory, it seemed natural to follow in his footsteps again - something I realise I've been doing all my life. So, I'm leaving Yann's home in Bristol, UK in mid-September, on a bike he built and left to me, to cycle 1100 miles, with a total elevation of around 16,000 feet, to arrive at the highest point on Mallorca to meet Yann's spirit on his birthday, the 5th October. The goal is to raise £20,000 for St Peter's Hospice in Bristol and Cancer Research UK. Sounds like a lot of money, right? Wrong. £20,000 is what it costs St Peter's Hospice to provide their incredible environment and care for just ONE day. The amount of love, compassion, patience and humanism in that place is literally superhuman. I honestly cannot imagine how we would have coped or cared for Yann without them."Join Owen in his journey on @rideforyann  on Instagram and follow all his updates using  #RideForYan on Twitter.  Take part in his fundraising project for St Peter's Hospice in Bristol and Cancer Research UK on https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RideForYann/1Learn more about him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/climateer and visit  www.climate-er.com. Support the show

“The Real Estate tech space as a whole, from an investment and ownership perspective, has been really resilient…there are various areas that have really boomed.”My guest today is Ben Lerner, a real estate tech veteran with 20 years’ experience in the PropTech sector. Ben learned his trade in his (now 40-year-old) family business creating software for the real estate industry including property management solutions, high street agency solutions, and everything in-between.He sold the business in 2017 to one of the largest companies in the sector, MRI Software, and has since set up his own M&A practice, Lerner Associates, focusing on growth equity funding, sourcing, brokering and managing deals.The company provides tailored advisory services to buyers and sellers, investors and company owners, in the UK, US, Europe and Israel, in local and cross-border transactions.We talk about different advances in technology and how they have changed the property industry over the years, as well as the huge value of data within the property market.  “What data supports is the fact that the world has changed – it’s not just about space, how much of it I’ve got and the price per space but, even before we’ve built anything, I can use data and look at my plot of land and see who is interested in that land and develop accordingly.”  We also talk about:  Investment opportunities in the PropTech and FinTech market Making PropTech more mainstream and reducing barriers to entryThe use of tech to shape the commercial spaces of the future PropTech and its effect on climate change You can contact Ben via email at ben@lernerassociates.com and keep up to date with news from Lerner Associates on Twitter @LernerAssociate. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast: Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here. DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show

“There are a million different solutions out there but how do we get the right solutions into the right hands of the right people?” My guest today is Tauhira Ali, who is the executive director of industry innovation at NECA, which acts as the voice of the $171 billion electrical construction industry in the US.  Tauhira supports over 4,000 NECA member contractors to find innovative technologies to better the electrical construction industry, which brings power, light, and communication to buildings and communities across America. As a young child, Tauhira struggled with maths and science but that didn’t stop her from going on to achieve, not just one, but two engineering degrees, which have helped shape her career and fascination in robotics. “I loved machines, I was fascinated by how machines think – how you can, not just create something really complex and interesting mechanically, but elevate it to that next level through robotics, automation and artificial intelligence,” she explains. “Machines, robotics, AI allow us to be a lot more intelligent and a lot safer in gathering up information in physically doing the work, but we’re always going to need to have the mental experts…you’ll never be able to wipe out the power that comes from quick expertise, quick decision making.”  We talk more about the man versus robot argument as well as: Gender and diversity inequalities in the technology sphereThe biggest challenges facing the construction industry today and how to solve themHow best to start a career in construction, particularly as a woman You can email Tauhira at tauhira@necanet.org and you can keep up to date with news from NECA by following @necanet on Twitter. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast: Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here. DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show

“Part of PR is working out what your USP is and what sets you apart from everyone else. The more you can niche that down the better. If you can’t describe what you do in one sentence then a journalist won’t be able to and they’re not going to remember you either.”My guests today launched their business during lockdown when they noticed a gap in the market for a DIY PR membership platform to empowering people to have the confidence to speak to the media.Lucy Sambrook, a PR and journalist who has worked at national publications like the Metro, and Toya Sambrook, a professional dancer turned events manager, launched PR for the People to demystifying PR and make it easy for everyone, from all walks of life, to be able to understand and afford. The lockdown has seen hundreds, if not thousands, of new small businesses launch all with an amazing story to tell. But start-ups often can’t afford high PR agency fees, or even very average independent freelance PR rates. So how do they get their business noticed? PR for the People provides a DIY PR tool kit with virtual memberships offering hundreds of press contacts, a unique Facebook community for entrepreneurs and press to connect via journalist requests, monthly ‘what Journalists want’ webinars and more for £55/month. “Getting press coverage should be inclusive for everyone, from all walks of life, not just the privileged. We want to revolutionise the PR industry and make it easy for journalists to find diverse experts and exciting stories.”The couple is also launching a new lifestyle business publication about self-employed life and how to get the work-life balance while ‘hustling’. We also talk about: The difference between PR & marketingWhat journalists actually wantHow to create the snowball effect Ethnical barriers and the lack of diversity in the media The importance of the sustainability message You can follow PR for the People on Instagram and facebook.  About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way.To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

“We are one of the few countries in the world where our property agents are not regulated…You can commit a crime under the Estate Agency Act in the morning, effectively be struck off, and then open a lettings office in the afternoon, so we have anomalies.”My guest today has one of the most impressive biographies I have ever read. With 45 years’ experience in the property industry Michael Stephen Day is a hugely influential figure in the sector. Having held partner and director roles at AC Frost, Prudential and Connells, in 2003 he founded Integra Property Services, providing a range of business consulting, mentoring and training to the property industry. He is also a director at teclet, an innovative and award-winning platform with CRM and sales products that enable letting agents to make money, save costs and improve service, and Coadjute, which uses blockchain technology to join up existing systems. We talk about how Michael helps agents and professionals in the property sphere with his no-nonsense approach to time & business management and compliance. “There is enough time in the day to achieve everything if you just set yourself up properly,” he says. “The biggest zapper of time is procrastination…You should never look at the same email twice – look at it, make a decision and move on.”We also talk about: The four Ds of time management: Do, Diarise, Dump, DelegateThe biggest compliance issues for property professionals today and how they are costing the industry millions each year.   ROPA and the need for licensing and regulation in the property industry. How blockchain could revolutionise the conveyancing process.  Find out more at Integra-ps.com or follow @integraps on Twitter and @intergrapropertyservices facebook.About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way.To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

“Marriage counselling isn’t a waste of time, it’s not always about getting back together, it’s about seeing if you should part and doing it in a sensible way.”My guest today is family law expert Linda Lamb who has 25 years’ legal experience and is a resolution-trained collaborative lawyer and hybrid mediator. Linda is accredited by the Law Society and the Family Mediation Council to provide child inclusive mediation and has ‘Leading individual’ status with Chambers UK for expertise in family matters and mediation work with both adults and children.In 2017 she founded LSL Family Law and last year was named as one of the #ialso100 f:Entrepreneurs.Prior to entering law, Linda was a district nurse and community midwife – a role which has proved valuable to building her career in law. “In nursing you have that caring aspect and actually family law is very similar," Linda says. "I just don’t need to touch people, although people do give me a hug from time to time.”   We talk about the financial and emotional aspects of separation, finding solutions that make the divorce process, particularly when children are involved, less disjointed and painful and the benefits of a no-fault divorce. “The really important bits are sorting out what the arrangements of the children are going to be and how you’re going to split up the financial picture but that gets so overshadowed by the divorce petition saying: ‘you did this, this, this and this’.”We also discuss: How the pandemic has affected relationships and divorce ratesSilver splitters and the concept of divorce nearing retirementThe first steps to take when seeking a divorce The Certainty Project and different ways to cope better with divorce  The pros and cons of prenuptial agreements For more information about Linda and LSL Family Law visit LSLfamilylaw.co.uk and follow @LSLfamilylaw on facebook and twitter. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way.To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

“The types of projects we’re working on now, there would have been no technical way to solve those problems five years ago. I’m looking forward to what’s next…what’s the next solution, what’s the next technology?”I’m joined today by a guest in Dublin, Ohio. Christopher Slee is the founder, principal and CPO at AWH, a software engineering firm currently celebrating its 26th year. Whether it’s Internet of Things or blockchain, a phone app, or Artificial Intelligence, AWH offers the opportunity to create a changing array of digital products.Chris has over 30 years’ experience in the industry and has built over 4,500 applications. His latest venture, Include Health, leverages machine learning proprietary algorithms and web camera technology to support a seamless blend of musculoskeletal (MSK) services anywhere anytime. The state-of-the-art platform is powered by AI technologies and uses the most advanced body-tracking available to build customised MSK treatment plans and analyse physical recovery progress in MSK patients. For example, it can track and analyse how well a user might be doing squat exercises that are part of their remote physiotherapy programme and feed back the data to the practitioner so they can offer relevant guidance and support or adjust the plan accordingly.   “Not only can we look at recovery but we can calculate velocity, we can calculate force, we can calculate a lot of things so from a performance perspective, I can tell how high they jumped in the air,” explains Chris. “So, if we look at professional sports, coaches can look at raw data to see which potential players have the best speeds, can corner the fastest, have the best turning ratios etc.” We discuss what’s driven advances in technology over the past five years, as well as some of Chris’s other projects in the healthcare field such as an app that can help identify mental health concerns and one that can soothe babies in neo-natal care. To find out more about AWH’s services visit awh.net or follow @AWHNET on Twitter or LinkedIn. You can follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisSlee. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way.To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show  Support the show

“You’ve got to accept that maybe the idea you had or the thing you’re working on isn’t going to be necessary or won’t survive this period of time.” My guest today is Tersha Willis a Goldsmith College graduate with a background in private equity, financial services and fashion. She is known for her progressive views on merchandise and is the co-founder and CEO of terrible*, a product management and technology company, which enables creators to source and sell products to their fans. terrible* was founded in 2016 as the result of years spent on the road and in music, merchandise, apparel and entertainment and aims to build and grow financial relationships between fans and artists that last a lifetime. The company works with over 400 creators, artists and record labels globally. Tersha has been on this podcast before but today is back to talk about how terrible* changed direction in light of the pandemic, to help artists who were losing thousands in revenue due to cancelled gigs and recordings, but also other creators, such as gamers and influencers, resulting in huge growth. “Sometimes it’s not about the company, it’s about the people. Sometimes the right team can make anything work,” Tersha says. We also talk about:  The practice of stoicism as a great business tool (Ryan Holiday books – The Obstacle is the Way and Ego is the Enemy)The secret to a great business partnershipMeditation and exercise as a way of grounding yourself in life and business. You can follow Tersha on Instgram @tersha_willis and on twitter @tersha and find out more about terrible* by visiting terrible.group and following @terriblegrb on Instagram and @terrible_group on Twitter.About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way.To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show Support the show

“The recovery in London is quick…you have to be careful because it can smack you in the face – you can miss it because it happens so quickly.”My guest today is property veteran and Chief Executive at London Central Portfolio (LCP), Andrew Weir. Andrew gained his industry-wide reputation as a consummate professional in the property sector with over 30 years' experience, during a period of unprecedented growth and change within the Prime Central London residential market. He was involved from the early stages of setting up Foxtons to managing its growth and creating one of the best-known brands in the industry, taking it from private ownership to private equity and initial public offering. Andrew held the position of Managing Director from 2014, managing 300 people and a £76m+ revenue portfolio, subsequently becoming Chief Sales Officer. Subsequently, he has chosen to expand his experience into the Investment Advisory side of the industry at LCP. We discuss how the last few years has affected the capital’s property market – from the effects of Brexit and the pandemic to what the city might look like in years to come. “I think London had got to a bit of an inflection point pre-pandemic, in those Brexit years. It was getting very expensive and becoming unaffordable and, given the Brexit vote, was potentially a little directionless,” Andrew explains. “I think the silver lining of the pandemic might be that London is forced to reinvent itself and that big influx of the younger generation into town could be a really positive thing.”We also talk about: The psychology of the property marketRental demand and the effect on property pricesThe migration of older people out of London and younger people into the cityThe return of foreign buyers Find out more about London Central Portfolio visit: https://www.londoncentralportfolio.com/ or follow @LCP_LTD on Instagram and Twitter. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way.To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

“Success is made up of tiny, small daily decisions, there are no big moments, there are just daily decisions that slowly, incrementally take you towards the destination.” My guest this week is brand consultant and speaker, Kubi Springer, who has over 24 years’ experience working with some of the world’s best-known brands, from Adidas and Nike to Aston Martin and Rolls Royce. Her brand journey began back in 1996 when she took an internship with MTV, which led her to work with celebrities such as P Diddy, Justin Timberlake and Maria Carey. Since then, she  has won numerous awards including BWB Best Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018.  Last year Kubi's book, I Am My Brand: How to build your brand without apology – a toolkit for personal brand success – was shortlisted in the Business Book Awards. We talk about what defines a brand and why it’s so important to learn and hone a craft before branching out on your own. “Every great personal brand has an art form, a skill that they’ve mastered ­– Oprah, presenter; Richard Branson, marketeer; Steve Jobs, innovator; Beyoncé, singer. So, get under the feet of greatness, learn your craft, make mistakes off somebody else’s money.”  We also talk about: What it actually means to pivot How to work with your gremlins and stop internalising negative thoughtsWhy strategy is so important and why you should look at your ‘vision’ every single dayWho is the biggest personal brand in the world, The Queen or The Kardashians? To find out more about Kubi, visit shebuildsbrands.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @shebuildsbrands and on Twitter @KubiSpringer. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way.To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

"If you don’t have a sustainability strategy that can stand the test of time, then you’re unlikely to succeed.”My guest this week is my good friend Josephine Bush – one of the most intelligent people I know. Josephine is a passionate advocate for the green and sustainable sector, deploying strategic, commercial and transactional skills to support clients in decarbonising, with an emphasis on the development of commercially effective Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies that robustly manage risk as well as opportunity.She worked at Ernst & Young Global for 15 years, during which time she led the delivery of a global renewables business plan and pioneered the build of EY’s renewables tax practice. She also sat on EY’s Power & Utilities Board, representing the tax practice for UK&I and renewables practice across EMIEA.Jo is focused on driving forward a low carbon economy for future generations by building a community of ESG specialists and interested parties to help businesses and individuals transition to net zero. We discuss our role within the environment as individuals, investors and businesses in the developed world and how we all need to adapt in order to survive. “We are in a state of emergency…we’ve gone beyond the point of no return, we are severely damaging our environment in a way that we cannot recoup what we’ve lost,” Jo says. “Against this backdrop, of the damage man is doing to the environment, corporates and investors are having to think what it means for them.” We also talk about: What constitutes an ESG company?The Terra Carter sustainable markets initiative The power or pension funds within the environmental agenda Scope 3 emissions and supporting the supply chainNet-zero contributions and how to calculate your carbon footprintJo's podcast, Sustainability and You features interviews with experts in science, academia, government, business, NGO’s and economists who influence and shape the race to net zero. Find out how to listen in by following @sustainability_and_you on Instagram and @Josephine_bush1 on Twitter. To contact Jo visit: Jobushgcv.com. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way.To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here. Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show

“Once you’ve been through the worst thing that could happen to you and you don’t die, it gives you an enormous amount of self-respect and confidence.” Today my guest is yet another fellow Australian, Bahar Etminan, who is founder and editor of Rescu, a digital magazine for women featuring curated content and advice on how to live a life more fabulous. The online collection of daily articles on style, substance and success, have been written and curated by experts in a variety of sectors from technology, personal finance and property to fashion, beauty and mindfulness. Bahar was a relatively early adopter of digital publishing technology in Australia and had to work incredibly hard to prove Rescu’s place alongside Australia’s once thriving print-dominated magazine market. Since then her business has had to continue to adapt to meet the ever-changing landscape as marketeers have shifted their advertising budgets from print to digital to social media and back again. Bahra talks about all the highs and lows of being a businesswoman, including how she lost everything in the Global Financial Crisis, and how she has managed to pivot her business post-pandemic by launching Rescu.Me Academy online courses.  “The Global Financial Crisis was the most traumatic experience of my life,” she says. “The trauma of that business stress stayed with me a good 5/10 years…but it gave me new strategies for how to read the signs earlier.”We also talk about: The effects of the pandemic on the publishing industryThe journey of agelessness and non-invasive aestheticsWhat treatments you should be having perimenopausal How online learning has become a trend of the pandemic that is here to stayBahar’s top book recommendation – Lifespan by Dr David Sinclair Read Bahar and her team’s excellent range of lifestyle content for women at rescu.com.au and watch their videos on YouTube. You can also follow Rescu on Instagram @rescu.com.au. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life. Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.   Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show

“In order to do well in business, you must get creative.” My guest today is creative expert and author of The Creator Mindset: 92 Tools to Unlock the Secrets to Innovation, Growth and Sustainability, Nir Bashan. Nir has worked among Hollywood and music stars like Woody Harrelson and Rod Stewart and, in doing so, discovered that these creative superstars aren’t all that different from you and I, they’ve just mastered a method of repeatable and predictable creativity. It’s a type of creativity that anyone can learn and can be used in business and careers everywhere. Nir has spent the last two decades working on a formula to codify creativity and has taught thousands of leaders and individuals around the globe – including household names such as Microsoft, NFL, EA Sports and jetBlue (to name a few) – how to harness the power of creativity to improve profitability, increase sales, boost customer service and ultimately create more meaning in their work. “We’re all born creative and the way we approach our job, our career is as unique as our DNA,” he says.  Nir’s book offers 92 tips or ‘tools’ to refresh your approach to problem solving. We talk about some of these as well as:How to combine the creative and analytical mindThe power of listening as a creative business tool Prosperity through error and turning mistakes into a positiveHow to switch gears and stop multi-tasking You can follow Nir on Instagram @Nirbashan and find out more about his workshops, keynote speeches and where to buy The Creator Mindset at Nirbashan.com. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life. Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.  Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

“It’s extremely hard to be in this fame bubble, where you’re looked after, to then just be tossed out… A while after I had some counselling about it all, I just felt like a failure.”Today my guest is the incredibly creative Belinda Chapple, who rose to fame in the early noughties as a member of all-female Australian pop group, Bardot. In late 1999, at the age of 24, Chapple auditioned for the first Australian series of reality TV talent competition, Popstars, landing her dream job in a girl band. However, Belinda had been in entertainment since she was just 13, having spent her teenage years singing and dancing at the Johnny Young Talent School (Australian listeners may remember the related TV Show Young Talent Time, which was a launching pad for several Australian performers, such as Dannii Minogue.) and then as a touring singer and dancer for shows across Asia. Bardot exploded on to the Australian music scene and became one of the most iconic girl bands in Australian history but after just 2.5 years the band dissolved, which proved to be one of the hardest times in Belinda’s life. Belinda went on to launch two singles on her own, including Where It All Began, which became the anthem for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens but a solo career just wasn’t meant to be.  “The hardest part for me was putting my passions away, my song and dance,” she says. “I found myself on stage thinking about my washing, I was on auto-pilot.” We talk about what it was like for Belinda to step away from the limelight to work behind the scenes and how that led to a new career in interior design. The influence travel has had on her career and interior design business Living across three different countries; Australia, Marbella and SingaporeUsing singing as a form of meditation Moving on after the pandemic Find out more about House of Chapple Interiors at houseofchappleinteriors.com and on Instagram @houseofchappleinteriors. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way.To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

“In the 21st century, you can’t just rely on eating the best diet nutritionally, you have to think about what’s better for the world as well.” I have known my guest today for many years, having collaborated with him on a number of health, nutrition and body-building books in the noughties. James Collier is the co-founder and head of nutrition at Huel, a nutritionally complete powdered food brand that I happen to use every day. He is also the co-founder of the highly popular bodybuilding website MuscleTalk. Launched in June 2015, Huel was the brainchild of Julian Hearn, who partnered with James to design a formula for a healthy product that could become the future of food. Huel is now one of the most successful meal replacement companies in the world – not that James likes to call it meal replacement. “When you’re discussing what you’re having for dinner you don’t say: ‘shall we have pizza or replace it with fish and chips?’ Huel is a meal, it’s food in powdered or liquid form.”Made with ingredients like oats, rice, peas, coconut and flaxseed, Huel contains 26 essential vitamins and minerals and is 100% plant based and sustainable. We talk about the how the product got off the ground and why sustainable nutrition has to be the future of food. We also discuss: The importance of recruiting well in businessMoving careers from the fitness to food industryMacronutrient ratios and what they meanHow different nutrients interact with each otherNutrition and mental health You can connect with James on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Find out more about Huel at uk.huel.com. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way.To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

“If you don’t have a digital strategy yet, it’s time to start thinking about it because what we’re witnessing in the cryptocurrency market is the biggest wealth generation event of our lifetime.” For anyone struggling to get to grips with cryptocurrency and how it all works, this episode is for you! Nick Prouten is a veteran of the tech sector and COO of LODE, a blockchain-powered gold and silver money system that is reinventing money as we know it. An expert in driving project growth, Nick uses his unique leadership style and vision to cultivate seamless paths to create value and transcend goals. A firm believer that diversity is strength, he has worked in a wide array of industries, ranging from cybersecurity, gaming, real estate, entertainment and blockchain.So, what is blockchain? Nick explains: “Blockchain is a virtual handshake that uses consensus algorithm (a series of computers that reach the same agreement, rather than have an intermediary like two banks) to validate that value is being transferred from one individual to another. eliminating the need for a financial institution or visa institution to validate the transfer of funds.”We discuss the different types of cryptocurrencies blockchain technology enables, how they work and if they are a worthwhile investment. We also talk about: The millions of funds lost to forgotten passwordsWhat is Bitcoin? The pros and cons of the cryptocurrencyPutting silver and gold back to work in day-to-day commerce The challenge of cryptocurrency as a practical spending toolYou can connect with Nick on Twitter @NicholasProuten and find out more about LODE by following @lodepaymedia on Instagram and Twitter or visiting lode.one.About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way.To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show

“Imagine if the world around you disappeared and the paths to which you are so accustomed suddenly went away and you had to reinvent them…”Charles (Chuck) Wolfe is the founder of Seeing Better Cities and the author of the award-winning books Seeing the Better City and Urbanism Without Effort.In 2017 Chuck left 34 years’ experience as an environmental land-use lawyer behind and set up Seeing Better Cities to improve the conversation around how cities grow and evolve in the around the world. Chuck helps developers and municipalities with policy-related issues and community involvement strategies and leads explorations of urban spaces impacted by rapid change and growth. “Enough with the touristic experience or the classical fantasy that drives our understanding of a particular place, we need to do the work, we need to dig in,” he says. Much of Chuck's inspiration, he says, comes from his father, who founded the Modern Urban Design and Planning Programme at the University of Washington. Chuck's latest book, Sustaining a City's Culture and Character explores what it means for a city or town to acknowledge and honour its traditional identity as it transitions to something new.We talk about that and also: What makes up the essence of a cityHow to understand the fundamental relationships between people and their cities Taking your home with you versus immersing yourself in a cultureThe LEARN methodology: Look Engage, Assess, Review and Negotiate You can follow Chuck on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and find out more about his consultancy services at Seeingbettercities.com. You can buy a hard copy of his latest book at Blackwells.About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way.To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show

“Over 83% of companies now anticipate having some kind of flex in their portfolio… How do we make our tenants want to come to the office when they could stay at home and work from home?”My guest today is Annie Rinker, who joins me all the way from Texas. Annie is director in the office of innovation at Hines, a family-owned real estate firm founded by Gerald Hines in the 1950s. Since then the company has grown to be in over 225 cities across the globe and manages over 400 million square feet of office space with an emphasis on consumer-focused innovation."Mr Hines believed it was his duty not to just build a building because you could make money doing so but because it bettered the ground it was on and the society that would walk by it every day," Annie explains.We also talk about: The changing face of our working environments and the hub and spoke model. An EQ versus IQ-based work place. Tenant engagement apps and how to create a seamless user experience.The shifting demographics of people in the workplace and experiential-based buildings.Women in property and gaining confidence in the industry. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way.To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show

“Young people today have such a tough time, on every level. If people have a roof over their head, everything shifts for them.” Lorraine Thomas is a risk-taking, changemaking, life-enhancing visionary. She took a leap from a successful career in business development for the legal sector to property development, where one of her key focuses is helping young disadvantaged adults get on the ladder. Over half of the investment property that Lorraine renovates through her company, View from My Window, has a social element attached to it and part of her business focuses on encouraging a new breed of landlord with a social conscious. “When my parents first came to this country, when they knocked on that door and there were those signs saying, 'No dogs, no Irish, no blacks', somebody took a chance on them and said ‘okay you can rent a room with me’. I want to be that person today. We are taking a chance on people who other landlords wouldn’t,” she explains.Lorraine has been nominated for dozens of awards and was recently presented with the Lancelot Andrewes Award for a podcast she created for her local community in Southwark, to help bring them together, virtually, during lockdown.We also talk about: Diversity of thought and point of difference that comes from having a diverse workforce. Property with purpose that puts people first. How to learn, earn and own your own property.How Lorraine’s life experiences have helped shape her attitude to money and feeling financially secure.If you’re interested in being part of Lorraine’s network of socially conscious landlords, contact her via LinkedIn. Lorraine is on Instagram @view_from_my_window_ , Twitter @_LorraineThomas and on Facebook @Lorraineviewfrommywindow. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way.To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show

“You can have a successful career, you can make all the money in the world, but if you’re afraid of food and losing control of your body, you are not happy.”  *Trigger warning* This podcast contains content about eating disorders. Is it ever possible to really love your own body? Like many high-achieving young women, I slipped into an eating disorder in my late teens and early 20s. Thankfully having children turned me around, but what I was left with was body dysmorphia – what I see in the mirror is probably not what others see. In this incredibly open and honest episode, I chat to emotional eating, digestive and hormone expert, Amber Romaniuk. Amber helps  women achieve optimal health through mindful eating and self-care.  On her podcast, The No Sugarcoating Podcast, Amanda offers advice on difficult topics like food addiction, roadblocks with weight-loss, body acceptance and more. The show has had over a million downloads and is listened to in over 88 countries, which goes to show just how prolific these issues are. “90% of the female population is or has fought with some form of body image struggles,” she says. “Most of the women coming to me have been struggling for decades – it’s really consumed a lot of their lives.” Amanda has fought her own emotional eating struggles, having gained and lost over 1,000 lbs during her battle with food addiction. We talk about how she overcame that and learnt to truly accept her body. We also speak about: The multi-dollar diet industry and how it fuels self-sabotage The physical symptoms of emotional eating Techniques to help build awareness and understand triggers to emotional eatingHow to break the cycle and gain food and body freedom To take Amber's quiz to assess your eating habits visit: amberapproved.ca. For more inspiration and advice, follow @amberromaniuk on Instagram and listen to The No Sugarcoating Podcast. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life. Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way.To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show

“When we first started computing, computers were the size of rooms, now the devices are in our hands and on our wrists. The next logical step is in our field of vision.” What is the future of technology? When you think back to how computers and devices like mobile phones have changed since they were first introduced, it’s quite astonishing – if a little scary. But how can this technology be used positively when it comes to our built environment? My guest today is Jordan Kostelac, who is Director for Proptech in the Asia Pacific region for real estate firm JLL. JLL is not so much a property firm but rather a tech firm that provides for the property industry and in September 2019 formed JLL Technologies. Based in Hong Kong, Jordan’s role is to solve challenges in real estate through the creation and deployment of Property Technology and says that the next 10 years will see augmented reality become commonplace.  We talk about how human and technological innovation are pushing our buildings in new directions as occupants demand the highest levels of comfort and functionality.“Most buildings have such a long way to go to really be technologically contemporary,” he says. “There’s tremendous amounts of opportunity.” We also speak about:The concept of a digital twins and the ability to carry our tasks without being physically present. Whether technology can ever completely replace human connectivity.Josh Wolfe’s half-life of technology intimacy concept and how, with each advancing period of time, technology becomes less visible and less distant. The difference in technology advancement between the East and West, developed and developing worlds. Jordan’s other business venture – Hong Kong's first local craft cidery, Neonotic.  You can follow Jordan and JLL on Twitter @Scopelessness and @JLL and keep up to date with news from Jordan’s brewery on Instagram @neonoticbrews.  About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show

“I’d gone from having this great career, which I’d worked really hard for, to having this other life as a housewife.”The coronavirus pandemic has been tough for so many people but for some it has also enabled them to take a step back, restock and finally follow their dream. Jenny Guertin is one of those people. In April 2020, she set up Sharkie & Bear, a vegan-friendly earring and accessories brand – a manifestation of her passion for design and helping women feel good about themselves.But Jenny didn’t start her career in design. She is like so many highly qualified women, who in order to have a family, have had to sacrifice their career and give up the corporate world.  Jenny studied Maths and Management at Leeds University before heading into the world of accountancy, corporate finance and business recovery, where she lived and played hard. Her world was turned upside down however when she met, fell in love with and married her now husband, an RAF fighter pilot, and quit her job and uprooted her life to move with him to a military base abroad. “It was a really difficult transition. I think we’re so defined by what we do. I was so used to being ‘Jenny who works in corporate finance’,” she says. “Going from that to ‘Jenny the housewife’ was really difficult.”We also talk about:What it’s like as a civilian living in the military world.The different reasons women are required to take a career break. Coping with loss of identity after stepping away from a corporate career.The need for more flexibility in the workplace.How to start a business that you can mould around a life with a family.You can follow Jenny on Facebook and Instagram @sharkieandbear. To view the full collection of earrings and accessories, including the special charity earrings in aid of Coppafeel visit: https://sharkieandbear.com/About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show

“People have crossed the road to avoid speaking to me in the past and I can’t blame them.”Today my guest is Helen Garlick – fellow author, divorcee, YouTube presenter and cocker spaniel owner! Until recently Helen was a family lawyer and mediator and has written six issues of The Which? Guide to Divorce, but she recently stepped back from all that to write her memoir, No Place to Lie. The book is a brutally honest memoir about the secrets that shrouded her family, namely her brother David’s suicide on St David's day in 1981, and a secret her mother took to her grave – one Helen only found out about in a note written on the back of an envelope found in her mother's belongings.In the book, written in lockdown, Helen very eloquently unpicks and articulates what is often a really complex relationship with parents – in Helen’s case her relationship with her mother and her grandmother and grandmother-in-law. ‘It wasn’t an easy relationship with my mother,” Helen explains. “She was just different, that’s what she wrote on her envelope. She could make people trip over, just by looking at them.” We also speak about:The tender subject of maternal narcissism and the language of emotions.Helen’s coronavirus vaccine experience with Hugh Bonneville.Sobriety, the concept of ‘being present’ and surrounding yourself with a sober tribe.‘Blended’ families and the need for new vocabulary to describe the various roles within themAttitudes towards suicide, Zero Suicide Alliance and the true cost of suicide. In 2023, Helen is walking from Land’s End to John O’Groats with her husband Tim to raise money for the Samaritans and other charities dedicated to suicide prevention. To find out more, follow Helen on Instagram and Twitter and subscribe to her You Tube Channel, Hello! It’s Better to Talk. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast: Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here. DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show

“The value of time for entrepreneurs is the most important thing.”Have you ever felt a need to clone yourself? I know I have. Running a business,  family and podcast – there just never seems to be enough time in the day. I have today’s guest, the queen of delegation outsourcing expert and coach Imogen Cook, to thank for taking some of the pressure off my shoulders  as she introduced me to Kim, who runs this podcast. In 2015, Imogen went from a full-time corporate world that she hated to launching a dynamic company that helps entrepreneurs accelerate their businesses by leveraging high-quality, yet affordable, Virtual Assistants from the Philippines. Her idea for The Freedom Geek came about while she was building her own real estate business, where she raised finance from angel investors to fund property projects. Facing burnout, she ran an advert on a Filipino job website looking for someone she could delegate to. Inundated with responses, and surprised by the quality of the skillset available, Imogen hired one virtual assistant, then another, and soon friends and business associates were asking her to help them hire a VA too. She has since refined and developed a bullet-proof process for finding the best talent from the Philippines, helping overwhelmed and overworked entrepreneurs around the world outsource and lesson the burden of business. "If you’re doing lots of admin as the owner of your business and it’s not driving the business forward, no wonder you’re in pain," she says.We also speak about:  The work from home phenomenon and the increase in demand for cross-border outsourcing solutions.  The importance of measuring your time and the value of a time solution versus a money solution.VAs as more than just admin assistants and the scope of their skills.How to be a Queen of Delegation and which tasks to delegate.Find out more about The Freedom Geek at thefreedomgeek.com. For a copy of Imogen’s 100 Tasks to Delegate, contact her via her Instagram page @thefreedomgeek_rebellionAbout The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show

“A lot of girls don’t look in the mirror…they’re afraid of what they will see, of not loving what they will see, because of the imagery they are exposed to on social media every single day.”Today’s guest, Marsha Powell, is the ambitious CEO of BelEve UK, a London-based charity created to offer support, guidance, education, confidence, self-esteem, opportunities, positive solutions, and role models to young girls. Having herself grown up in a large family (her mum was one of nine children and Marsha herself has three sisters), Marsha has been surrounded by love and support, particularly from women, all her life. When her mother died suddenly from cancer at just 52, Marsha created BelEve as her legacy – helping to keep her mother’s ‘magic’ alive. “I was 32 when my mum died so I know what it’s like, as an adult, not to have a cheerleader. But I also know what it’s like to have one,” she says. “What if I could recreate some of what my mum gave me for other girls who don’t have that?” Marsha believes every girl needs a mentor to be able to bridge the gap between their aspirations and reality and through BelEve’s various mentorship programmes, has supported 6,000 girls aged between eight and 20. As well as her work connecting and empowering young girls, Marsha is also the COO of Reliable Property Group, whose ambassador is none other than Rio Ferdinand, and before founding BelEve, she had a high-flying career in HR, all while bringing up two children. We also speak about:  Society’s archaic view of leadership and what leadership really means.Your network as your net worth and opening doors for young girls and women.Marsha’s career in HR and studying for a Masters while bringing up her children.Having a plan and being vocal with that plan to create opportunities.You can find out more about BelEveUK by on Instagram @beleve_UK and at www.BelEveUK.org.About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show

“The purpose of your life can be different to that thing that makes you feel alive.”How many times have you thought hard about building a career on one of your passions? It’s the dream, isn’t it – finding your spark and then being able to make money doing the thing you enjoy?My guest in this episode of The Nicole Bremner Podcast is Forex trader, educator and business owner, Lewis Crompton, who is all about making money work hard for you, rather than you working hard for your money. He travels the world teaching people how to trade, sometimes in front of over 14,000 people, earning him the nickname, The Travelling Investor. But, trading is not something that came naturally to him, nor is it his passion.“It’s a skill that I’ve mastered and it’s given me the freedom, choice and ability to live my life of passion,” he says. “Trading for me is more of a purpose, it’s something that I do and help other people do because it’s a doorway to living the life you want to live.”Lewis talks to me candidly about his religious upbringing, the serendipitous moment that led him to learn about trading through Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad process and how, six years later, he now has his own StartTrading community. We also speak about: The relationship between religion, money and personal identity.Building a business community that is generous with time, energy and knowledge.Trading as a facilitator for property investment and keeping things simple.Technical analysis versus fundamental analysis.The volatility of Cryptocurrency – should you invest? How to become a successful trader, safely, in less than 30 minutes a day.You can follow Lewis on Instagram @lewis_crompton and download his free ebook, Stop Failing, Start Trading, here.About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

“The story of me has been really hard work, loads of self-analysis, a bucket load of therapy and also giving myself permission to have a team around me that help me be me.”Today’s guest on The Nicole Bremner Podcast is partly to thank for me being able to speak eloquently in public as her Pitch Perfect Club is where I learnt so many helpful skills in this area.   Comedienne, MC, West End performer, speaker mentor, podcaster and filmmaker Emma, ‘Em’ Stroud has many strings to her bow and joins me straight from filming a trailer for her new immersive film about mental health and how we “show up” in life and business. Em’s mission is to get people to laugh, think and play more through her global movement Laugh, think, play.  She speaks candidly about her upbringing and how it has led to making certain decisions in life and business, choosing to become a mum and how that has helped her look in the mirror and ask: “Who am I if I pull away the identity of my work, what does ‘Em’ really stand for and how do I want to show up in the world?”We also speak about: Friendships in business and the antidote to Cancel Culture. The meaning of 'showing up' and having the courage to question who you are and reflect on your identity. Vipassana meditation and how it led to Em making a huge life choice.Em’s Clowning Around podcast and how comedy can aid personal development.Em’s book Lessons from a Clown: What the Clown Taught the Business Coach publishes in May. You can follow Emma on Twitter @emmastroudldn and get updates on her podcast and new film by following @clowningaroundpodcast and @reframedtheshow on Instagram.  Find out more about Emma at emmastroud.london About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show

EP86: “Imagine, you’re coming back from your honeymoon, you’re newly married and you’re told you can go back to Florida but your husband can’t go with you – it was so shocking.”On February 22, 2007, something truly devastating happened, which turned Canadian-born Lauren Cohen’s life upside down. On returning to America, where she lives, from her honeymoon in Thailand, her husband was deported and told he could never return to the US. This sparked a journey that has seen Lauren become a top international immigration lawyer, helping others to avoid a similar fate. She is now a bestselling author, speaker and cross-border expert with a globally-acclaimed advisory service, assisting entrepreneurs and real estate professionals and investors expand their global footprint so they can live, work and play anywhere in the world. Lauren tells me about how she recovered from this traumatic time in her life, her new book, Finding your Silver Lining in the Business Immigration Process, and the countries to invest at a time when the world is recovering from a global pandemic.  “I think right now the most appealing country would be Israel…if I was to immigrate anywhere, it would be there,” she says.  We also speak about: Cross-border barriers between America and Canada.Citizenship by investment and how that can be a path to gaining an American visa. How the Biden administration might affect immigration and the real estate market in the US. The new tax havens gaining popularity across the world. Lauren's Creative Cross Border Academy and the 7 steps to investing across borders.  You can follow Lauren on Instagram @Lauren_cohen_esq, on facebook @Laurenesq and on Twitter @eCouncilInc. Find out more about the e-council global and listen to Lauren’s podcast, Investing Across Borders at laurenesq.com. To receive a free How to Invest in Real Estate Across Borders consultation with Lauren, email her at laurenesq@gmail.com. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show

EP85: “Get too big for your boots, it’s what you need to do to make it.”My guest today already has a decade of business experience under her belt, yet she is only in her early 20s. Liv Conlon started her first business when she was just 13, importing products from China and selling them online. After leaving school at 16, she founded her next business, ThePropertyStagers, which revolutionised how the UK sells properties and became a seven-figure business within two years. Named UK Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019 and 2020, Liv is now a personal brand expert, helping other like-minded entrepreneurs grow an internationally-recognizable brand through her  The Thought Leader Method. She’s also written a book, Too Big for Your Boots, which has been hailed by co-founder of Netflix, Marc Randolph, ,as “the step-by-step guide that I wish I had when I was starting out."We talk about the lack of support there is for young people interested in becoming entrepreneurs and how Liv is working with government to change that, as well as exactly what it was that made her hungry for success at such a young age and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. “I get up at 4am every single day and do eight hours work before midday," she says.  We also speak about: The perception of young people in the world of business The fatal mistake of falling in love with your product or service and knowing when to quit or stick.How to deal with knock-backs and build the courage to ask for help.The importance of investing in personal development.You can follow Liv on Instagram and Twitter @oliviaconlon and on Facebook @livconlon.co.uk.About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

EP84: “In the traditional fashion industry, there’s about 30-40% over production on average every season – if you can find a way to tackle that, you’re tackling a big part of the problem.” Did you know that the fashion industry emits more carbon than the airlines and maritime industries combined? The effect of fast fashion on the environment is an issue that has been highlighted more frequently in the press in recent years but is enough being done? Today my guest is Aslaug Magnusdottir, an Icelandic fashion entrepreneur responsible for the launch of luxury women’s fashion e-commerce site Moda Operandi, customisable women’s fashion store Tinker Tailor and sustainable fashion brand Katla. Sustainable fashion has shaped Áslaug's career but through her American-based, Icelandic-focused brand, Katla, she has created a company centred around on-demand manufacturing to produce clothes that are kind to the environment, people and animals. Katla clothing also has a unique tracking number so purchasers can learn about the history of the garment, for example who made the item and where the fabric came from, as well as a free-return shipping so unwanted items can be returned for recycling.  We also speak about: The future of fashion and how, in collaboration with other industries, it can be a force for good. The effect of raw fashion materials on our health and the need for better labelling.The responsibility of brands and consumers to clean up the fashion supply chain.Áslaug's partnership with Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas to launch Six Senses Össurá Valley, a sustainable hotel in Iceland. You can followÁslaug on Instagram @amagnusdottir, Twitter @MyKatla and facebook @AslaugMagnusdottir and visit her website: aslaugmagnusdottir.com.About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

EP83: “The wonderful thing about sailing boats is that you’re always on your toes – you’re always racing a little.”Those who follow me on socials will know that my partner Paul and I are avid sailors and love nothing better than escaping to the Mediterranean to spend time together with our families on his X-Yacht, Savvy of London.So, it was an absolute honour for this episode to speak with X-Yachts CEO Kræn B. Nielsen, who is not only as passionate as us about sailing but also power-boating, open-water swimming and paddle boarding too.Denmark-based Kræn’s love of sailing started as a child with classic small dingy lessons but, after writing a letter to one of his country’s best sailors, Olympic gold winner Jesper Bank, in 1992, he managed to join the national team. “Back then, I was a hardcore sailor but now I’m a hardcore cruiser,”  he tells me. X-Yachts was founded in 1979 and was responsible for the X-79, which won what was then the biggest yacht race in the world, Sjælland Rundt. The company is now renowned for its cruiser yachts, which can be fully customised so you can optimise your ideal boat for an alternative life at sea.Kræn and I also speak about: The heritage of X-Yachts and the brand’s beginnings as the ‘Formula 1’ of sailing.‘Corona customers’ and how the pandemic has changed the way people feel about sailing and how achievable the yachting lifestyle is. The growth of the power boat market and the launch of the X-Power 33C.Catamaran vs monohull – what's better?Find out more about X-Yachts at www.x-yachts.com and you can follow Kræn B. Nielsen on Instagram @kbrincknielson and facebook @kraen.nielson About The Nicole Bremner Podcast:Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here.DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

EP82: “Every single city is unique – the result of the direct forces that act upon it…they are a physical manifestation of the society that we live in and they represent the best of us.”What makes a city a good place to live? Is it the buildings? The infrastructure? The history perhaps? In this episode of the Nicole Bremner podcast, I speak with Monika Jaroszonek, co-founder of Ratio.City, about what shapes a city and how data can be used to help develop and transform cities for the better. Toronto-based Monika is inherently passionate about cities. Ever since she was a child she was fascinated by the various different factors that make up a city. This fascination evolved into a career in architecture, which then led to her co-founding Ratio.City, a dynamic Proptech company that helps city builders make data-driven decisions for urban transformation. Monika explains how technology can be used to build more liveable cities through increased density, affordable housing, well-designed municipalities, and better access to urban information.“Amazing things really happen in cities, they have always been centres of culture and invention and innovation,” she says. “And they are going to continue to be that because humans are social creatures – we like being around other humans.” We also speak about: The intersection of real estate and technology and how that affects the future of city building.Toronto as one of the ‘new world’ cities at the forefront of urbanisation.The ecological benefits of city living.Current trends in urbanisation and the changing face of our residential communities.The ‘15-minute community’, de-urbanisation and the long-term impact of coronavirus on the built form. For updates about Monika Jaroszonek and Ratio.City follow them on Instagram @ratio.city  and Twitter @RatioCity.  About The Nicole Bremner Podcast: Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here. DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show

 EP81: “Imposter syndrome is that feeling that you’re a fraud, that whatever success or achievements that you’ve had are down to luck and the fear that any minute now someone is going to tap you on the shoulder and expose you as the fraud you think you are."Imposter Syndrome can be totally debilitating but it can also be used as a force for good. In this episode of the Nicole Bremner podcast, I explore this subject with my guest, inspirational keynote speaker, transformational coach, author and fellow podcast host, Caroline Flanagan. Caroline was the only black student in an all-white school, was one of a tiny minority of students of colour at Cambridge University and one of the only people of colour at two of the world’s most prestigious law firms. She now works with some of the most influential international global organisations including Latham & Watkins, Kirkland and Ellis, Morgan Stanley, Google and Shell, to increase the number of women and people of colour in leadership.Caroline talks about her new book Be the First: People of Colour, Imposter Syndrome and the Struggle to Succeed in a White World and how she has used Imposter Syndrome to fuel her own success and improve diversity in the workplace.   “The bit that I want to help us all individually repair is the perception of that aspect of ourselves as a weakness, when actually that is the root, the seeds, of our strength.”We also speak about: Marginalisation of minority groups, particularly people of colour, and the struggle for better diversity in the workplace and beyondTerminology surrounding ethnic minority groups – what language should we use?Meritocracy and systemic bias.The ethnicity pay and ‘stay’ gap.The secrets to balancing a career and family explored in Caroline’s first book Baby Proof Your Career. You can follow Caroline on Instagram @flan_caroline and Twitter @caroline_flanagan. Listen to The Caroline Flanagan podcast on all iTunes. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast: Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life.  Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who’s coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show

EP80:  In the last of our live podcasts we interview  The Property Twins, Tonya and Rea. With England still in lockdown we talk about how much of the burden of homeschooling  and childcare typically falls on women and the myth of having it all. While many aspects of Tonya and Rea's lives are similar - they're both mums of two, they started as lettings agents and their husbands even work together - there are many differences too. Particularly in their choices in property. Tonya is a very hands-on property manager favouring HMOs and student lets while Rea prefers a more hands off approach developing and selling. About The Property Twins :In their early 20s Tonya and Rea began their property careers in estate agency in their hometown of Chelmsford. Working from the bottom of already established businesses as trainee negotiators, up to management positions before setting up their own property companies some years later.   Since selling her estate agents in 2018 Rea spends the majority of her time designing luxury gardens for her husbands garden design company Rose Hill Design & Build Ltd.​As well as head of lettings for Adrian’s, Tonya also has her own property portfolio which continues to grow.​Now in their mid 30s, as well as being mums to four small children (Avie, Drew, Hudson & Jaxon), they have a selection of buy to let properties that they let and manage.The Property Twins have write their own Interior Column and their future as a on screen duo is exciting.Follow Tonya & Rea  on her social media channels:Website: https://officialpropertytwins.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertytwins_Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/officialpropertytwins/Facebook :  https://www.facebook.com/tonyaandreatwinsRose Hill Garden Design : https://www.rosehilldesign.co.uk/Hosted by Nicole Bremner:Nicole is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to stop and reassess what really matters. After a period of healing, Nicole realised that what comes after a setback is a success. Nicole focuses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Nicole:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerDisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show

EP 79 :  Elinor believes that success in construction is all down to one thing; mindset. In her experience lack of self belief holds people back from what could be a very rewarding career in construction. Elinor was always attracted to the construction industry and started her career studying architecture and then specialising in construction management. When the pandemic hit and construction sites in Australia closed Elinor realised that she really enjoyed the coaching and mentoring side of her job. She set out to write a book, launch a podcast and establish herself as Australia's first construction coach. About Elinor Moshe :Elinor Moshe is an ambitious and driven thought leader in the construction industry. Her passion to guide, inspire and direct future leaders and industry professionals led to her founding Australia's first construction coach, The Construction Coach. She is also the host of the Constructing You podcast, and #1 best-selling author of a one-of-a-kind book, Constructing Your Career. Her book offers practical, actionable, and inspirational advice and insight to build an exemplary career in construction. Follow Elinor on her social media channels:Website: https://www.elinormoshe.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinor-moshe/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elinormoshe_/Hosted by Nicole Bremner:Nicole is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to stop and reassess what really matters. After a period of healing, Nicole realised that what comes after a setback is a success. Nicole focuses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Nicole:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerDisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

EP78: It's easy to forget that many of the high street and travel chains collapsing were already on that path pre-covid. The global pandemic has just been the nail in their coffin, unfortunately. But there are some good signs coming out of this beleaguered sector. I was joined by Jayne Rafter, co-publisher of RLI, Retail Leisure International, a long-running print and digital magazine about some of the trends she believes will save those companies nimble enough to adapt to changing consumer demand and habits. Interestingly RLI faced its own challenges at the start of lockdown quickly switching from print-only to both digital and print. In doing so they increased their circulation from 20,000 a month to over 85,000 digital subscribers and growing. About Jayne Rafter :Jayne Rafter is the Co-Founder & Publisher of RLI, the world’s only global retail and leisure magazine established in 2004, and the Global RLI Awards which celebrate retail and leisure excellence on a global scale now in its fifteenth year. Jayne has over 30 years, experience in the sector and a proven track record for publishing well-respected, high-quality magazines. Jayne’s renowned reputation internationally has enabled her to connect retailers, leisure operators and entertainment concepts with potential partners, operators, owners, and developers worldwide. Last year Jayne launched a new industry podcast, ‘RLI Talks’, A weekly inspiring podcast with iconic retail leaders, sharing interesting insights and secrets to success in the world of retail & leisure.Follow Jayne on her social media channels:Website : https://www.rli.uk.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retail-&-leisure-international https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayne-rafter-3588a16Twitter: https://twitter.com/rli_globalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rli_global/Hosted by Nicole Bremner:Nicole is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to stop and reassess what really matters. After a period of healing, Nicole realised that what comes after a setback is a success. Nicole focuses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Nicole:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerDisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show

EP77: Savills research recently said senior housing was the last untapped sector in the property industry.  To discuss this as well as recent trends in the elderly living market I welcome back Andrew Fyfe. He shared his recent paper published in conjunction with the University of Aberdeen and Elderly Accommodation Counsel about the supply of senior housing in Scotland. We also talked about his venture Sovereign Property Partnership which is planning their next move for their research to create a matrix for homes that shows which technology products can help people with certain diseases and disabilities stay independent for longer.About Andrew Fyfe  :Andrew Fyfe is co-founder of Sovereign Property Partnership. His research in the field of senior housing first alerted him to the difficulties faced by the ageing population and inspired him to want to investigate further. He is a published research author and currently sits on two cross-party government groups concerned with ageing in Scotland.Follow Andrew:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-fyfe-38746341/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Andrew_SovPropFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovPropertyHosted by Nicole Bremner:Nicole is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to stop and reassess what really matters. After a period of healing, Nicole realised that what comes after a setback is a success. Nicole focuses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Nicole:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerDisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

EP76: In this podcast we discuss ways property developers can create a tradable market for their investors by utilising blockchain technology and list on global exchanges. We touched on women in the current day traders v. hedge fund tussle and why some crypto currencies are so volatile. Yael founded the Women in Block global network, advancing women influencers in the blockchain industry. She's also a regional co-chair at FIBREE, the Foundation for International Blockchain and Real Estate Expertise, the leading international network for exchanging knowledge between the real estate industry.About Yael Tamar:Yael has spent almost two decades in the financial markets. She started at a Wall Street broker dealer as an analyst, moving to M&A and private equity, as well as financial engineering, structuring products and indices for pensions funds and family offices. Yael worked on the largest IPO of an Israeli real estate company on AIM and served as an executive on the largest MVNO in Israel that was listed on NASDAQ. Yael has co-founded several fintech startups, a successful marketing company in the blockchain space, and an import/export company that was acquired. Yael is an influencer, who has appeared as a guest speaker in over 50 conferences and events has a podcast (Apple podcast, Spotify: BlockSolid) and a full course on tokenization. She is listed in the Top 25 Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Speakers and 100 Most Inspirational Women In Blockchain.Follow Yael :Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaeltamar/Website: www.solidblock.co Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/yaelgreTwitter  @yaeltamarYouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC84dDl36X0MYEQPnpMXL7zQHosted by Nicole Bremner:Nicole is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to stop and reassess what really matters. After a period of healing, Nicole realised that what comes after a setback is a success. Nicole focuses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Nicole:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerDisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

EP75: Tear jerker alert! Amy really was such a lovely guest. I welled up, and so did she, as she opened up about the near-failure of her business and what she did to move on and learn from her mistakes. Clearly it's still raw but her humility and willingness to talk about provides us with such value. Also an HGTV presenter and best-selling author Amy Mahjoory who mastered the art  of strategic networking while in a corporate environment before transferring her skills to real estate. Over the last 8 years have raised over $16 Million in private money.  Amy also discussed her traditional roots and how she defied her family's dream for her to pursue entrepreneurship. In this podcast we also discussed her journey with mentors and coaches in which a system Amy encourages that you can apply to yourself. Also how she transitioned from being a shy kid to being an extrovert and how this attitude propels her to greater heights.About Amy Mahjoory:Amy is an expert real estate investor and educator, best selling author, HGTV personality, networking coach and keynote speaker. Before pursuing her passion in Entrepreneurship, Amy was a highly recognised global leader in procurement, logistics, and operations management for Dell. After 14 years in corporate America, Amy quickly realised that a traditional education combined with the security of a 9-5 was not going to produce the results she wanted to achieve. Amy’s success can be attributed, in large part, to her team-building talents and cutting-edge business systems. She focuses on surrounding herself with some of the most dynamic and dedicated entrepreneurs, mentors, peers, employees, and investors. Her training include Strategic Networking, Team Building, Problem Solving, Outsourcing, and Raising Capital. Amy has a genuine interest in helping others succeed. Most of her success originates from her belief in working smarter, not harder. Amy’s number one goal is to provide the absolute highest level of service to her clients.Follow Amy :• Website: https://amymahjoory.com/• Instagram :  https://www.instagram.com/amymahjoory/• Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Amy-Mahjoory-2257653407619681Hosted by Nicole Bremner:Nicole is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to stop and reassess what really matters. After a period of healing, Nicole realised that what comes after a setback is a success. Nicole focuses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Nicole:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerDisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

EP74: Buying property is not as simple a process as shows such as Homes Under the Hammer would have you believe. Many people end up getting it wrong and end up over paying or purchasing the wrong type of product for their area. The argument goes that you wouldn't fly your own plane back from your holiday in Alicante so why not leave investment property buying to an expert too? In this podcast I talk to My Property Consultant founder Eyeedul Haque about time poor professional and how he helps them invest in property. We also discuss his excellent one page summary of the many monthly property statistics which are published each month. We also discuss: How  My Property Consultant came aboutWhat will happen to UK house pricesThe MPC property index trackerAnd the challenges in the housing market eg is there a housing crisis?About Eyeedul Haque:Eyeedul spent 20 years in financial services before setting up My Property Consultant, which is now 6 years old.  My Property Consultant is a boutique property buying agency and a property management service that offers an end-to-end process of raising finance, sourcing the property, overseeing the legal work, and then putting in tenants. Eyeedul spent 20 years building up his own property portfolio and now offers this as a proposition to others. He has a passion for skiing and he dreams to be based in the Alps and fly to the UK for meetings.Follow Eyeedul :• Website: mypropertny-consultant.london• Twitter :  https://twitter.com/mpc_london• LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/eyeedul-haque• Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/PropertyConsultantofLondonHosted by Nicole Bremner:Nicole is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to stop and reassess what really matters. After a period of healing, Nicole realised that what comes after a setback is a success. Nicole focuses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Nicole:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerDisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

EP73: In this podcast we talk about:Leadership Team for Coding Black Females (largest community of black women in tech in the UK);Mentoring and education events for children and young people with Inspiring the Future and STEM Learning UK; andComing from an Arts background I'm curiously engaged in the move to bring the Arts to STEM.About Siobhan Baker:Siobhan Baker first entered the tech industry in 2017, as the Community Manager for a social enterprise aiming to get more women into careers in tech. Whilst there she scaled their community offering to almost triple its size - delivering over 200 activities across the UK including free coding courses.She left this role in 2018 to pursue a coding internship through Black Girl Tech and 8th Light, which was instrumental in preparing her for her current role (still with 8th Light) in full-stack software development.In her own time, Siobhan is part of the Leadership Team for Coding Black Females, anon-profit which supports Black females aspiring to and/or working in tech. She is also actively questioning how to blend her interests in art, philosophy, and coding.When not doing that, she’s been escaping to her local park and woodlands for long solo walks in an attempt to combat her lockdown weight gainFollow Siobhan :• Website: https://codingblackfemales.com/• Twitter :  https://twitter.com/sohbaker• LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohbaker/Hosted by Nicole Bremner:Nicole is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to stop and reassess what really matters. After a period of healing, Nicole realised that what comes after a setback is a success. Nicole focuses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Nicole:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerDisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

EP72: When I met Justin Shee a couple of years ago he had a very good idea. It wasn't a unique idea per se, but his approach and the reasons behind it were. That idea was Kohab, an intergenerational co-living venture bringing older and younger adults together to live side-by-side in mutual support. The idea was influenced by Justin's background as a musician and the way that music is one tool that can be harnessed by all generations to bring joy, friendships and combat loneliness.In this podcast we talk about:- Kohab, what it does and where the idea came about;- Their approach to conceiving of and designing around the needs of their customer;- Loneliness as a topic and how it affects both older and younger people;- The mutual benefits of older and younger people having strong relationships;- The general movement towards social finance / ESG.About Justin Shee:Justin is founder of The Kohab, an intergenerational co-living venture providing a new way for people across the ages to live together and support each other, just like we all used to.  They develop and operate schemes which are designed around the needs of the older population, but always provide a proportion of the units for younger adults to live in at affordable rents in return for being active participants in the community.  Based on successful European models, it has the potential to solve some of the big issues we face in society around isolation, loneliness and age segregation. Justin founded the company in response to observing that many older people have an aversion to the age ghettos which retirement living creates, and a discontent with how we 'deal with older people' in society, born out of having grown up living with his grandfatherFollow Justin :• Twitter :  https://twitter.com/JustinShee• LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsheeHosted by Nicole Bremner:Nicole is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to stop and reassess what really matters. After a period of healing, Nicole realised that what comes after a setback is a success. Nicole focuses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Nicole: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerDisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

EP71:  If you haven't read Nick Usher's  second book Elemental Change: Making stuff happen with nothing stands still, now the right time. While it is written with a corporate workplace in mind it is applicable to all of us in a world of change. Interestingly while many say we don't like change, just our desire for a better version of ourselves is a desire for change. In this episode, workplace and change strategist Nick Usher shares his learnings from years of experience working with leaders and as a leader for change.  Among other things we discuss Stoicism, fatalism, perpetual beta and "day two" planning. He also offers us his well informed view on the famed saying "Leaders are born not made". About Neil Usher:Neil Usher has wrestled with complex change problems for almost 40 years, solving them with a rare blend of straightforward and creative thinking together with an eye for both strategy and detail. He brings a wealth of client-side management and leadership experience from around the world in a variety of industries. He has held senior roles at Warner Bros., Honeywell, Rio Tinto and Sky amongst others, and is presently Chief Workplace & Change Strategist at GoSpace AI, the first artificial intelligence application for the workplace. He has been actively blogging about work for over a decade and his first book The Elemental Workplace was published in 2018.He is a sought-after conference and academic speaker, always bringing a fresh perspective while challenging assumptions and myths. That said, he prefers to be thought of as ‘a regular bloke just trying to make sense of it all’.Follow Neil :• Twitter :  https://twitter.com/workessence?lang=en• LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilusher/Hosted by Nicole Bremner :Nicole is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to stop and reassess what really matters. After a period of healing, Nicole realised that what comes after a setback is a success. Nicole focuses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Nicole LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerDisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

Ep#70 :  We're kicking off 2021 in style with influencer Elizabeth Cates. She's calling out all those tone deaf influencers holidaying in Dubai and plastering your feeds with their bikini shots while we're locked up during a pandemic. Also those who portray an unrealistic lifestyle they can't afford thanks to all the freebies they receive. Instead Elizabeth believes that we should all use our platform for good only posting what is authentic. We had an interesting discussion about using your platform for good especially in a time of the #BLM and this global pandemic. Elizabeth shares the nitty-gritty of being a conscious creator and invites you to her advocacy on making a positive conversation and making an impact on social media .About Elizabeth Cates :Elizabeth Cates is a content creator and advocate for positive social media, meaning, she cultivates conversation with other industry insiders about the trending topics in social media. She moved to the UK five years ago and started her blog when she had her son three years ago. She has grown this into a business and loves to teach others how to do this as well. Her main focus in terms of relationships is based on the sigma and bad press content creators and influencers receive.Follow Elizabeth  on her socials :• Website :  www.mamacates.blog• Instagram : @mamacates • Podcas : The Social Effect Hosted by Nicole Bremner :Nicole is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to stop and reassess what really matters. After a period of healing, Nicole realised that what comes after a setback is a success. Nicole focuses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Nicole LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerDisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)ighSupport the show

EP69: spaceOS is one of those inspirational success stories. Their first line of code was written in 2016 and now they count some of the biggest names in commercial real estate as clients and have offies in 17 cities around the world. Co-founder Maciej Markowski joins me to discuss how his co-founders  started with an idea that grew so big in such a short time.As a former Workplace Strategist for some of the top real estate corporates, Maciej shares his view on the growing trend of the flexi space in London and worldwide and how this translates to smaller commercial operators.  About Maciej Markowski :Maciej Markowski, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of spaceOS - an operating system for commercial real estate, used by Commerz Real, Immofinanz and Hitachi. Maciej has a decade of experience in PropTech and workplace strategy, having worked for AECOM, CBRE, JLL and as Partner at Cushman & Wakefield, prior to launching spaceOS.Follow Maciej  on her socials :• Website : spaceos.io• LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/spaceos.io/https://www.linkedin.com/in/maciej-markowski/• Twitter :https://twitter.com/spaceOS_techhttps://twitter.com/mmworkplaceHosted by Nicole Bremner :Nicole is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her stop and reassess what really matters. After a period of healing, Nicole realised that what comes after setback is success. Nicole focuses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Nicole LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerDisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)year-ender peSupport the show

EP68: "I dunno, I'll give it a go!" - James Burtt2020 will be the year of podcasts with seemingly everyone starting one. But the listening numbers are increasing rapidly too. This is why I invited one of Europe's top podcast trainers James Burtt to take us through his process. James has launched  129 podcast shows with over 80% of those shows landing in the charts and has hosted some top names like Grant Cardone, Elena Cardone and many more on his own podcast. About James Burtt : James Burtt is a multiple iTunes Top 50 Podcaster, a certified Performance Coach, and having launched 100+ podcasts for clients, an in-demand Media Trainer. His love of radio and broadcast started 14 years ago when he ventured into the world of Broadcast PR which led to him working with some of the world's biggest household name brands and eventually led to him becoming a radio presenter.James is an international keynote speaker who has shared the stage with the likes ofLes Brown and Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards and - via his own shows - has interviewedthe likes of global influencer Grant Cardone, Elena Cardone, Trunki inventor Rob LawMBE, global fitness influencer James Alderton and a ton of other leading industryfigures.Follow James on her socials :• LinkedIn : jamesburtt• Facebook : ultimatepodcastgroup• Instagram : @jamesburttofficial @ultimatepodcastgroup• Twitter : jamesburttHosted by Nicole Bremner :Nicole is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her stop and reassess what really matters. After a period of healing, Nicole realised that what comes after setback is success. Nicole focuses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Nicole LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerDisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

EP67: Bronwen Vearncombe joins me for an inspiring interview live from a nature reserve in Namibia where she is currently volunteering. We talk about what led Bronwen and her husband on this adventure and how they set up their property portfolio to enable this lifestyle. I was also curious to se what systems they had set up to manage their properties remotely. About Bronwen : Property Investor, best-selling author and coach, Bronwen Vearncombe, has built a successful business over the last few years and been able to give up her full time corporate banking job and find freedom.In just two years she and her husband replaced their corporate income with property rental and left their jobs. Inspiring many people each year through her success, not only does she have a great property business, but she teaches others through her online learning platform established in 2017.    Two years later they set out to follow their dreams and specific adventures:  John circumnavigate the globe with the 17/18 Clipper Round the World yacht race, and Bronwen followed working in the business and volunteering along the way.  Travelling the world proved that they could balance a property business and adventure. In 2019 they spent 6 months working from The Whitsunday Islands in Northern Queensland, where Bronwen wrote her book Building Your Dream Life which was published in February 2020.Bronwen is currently in Namibia volunteering at her favourite wildlife conservation group, Naankuse – a great place to escape the UK lockdown and continue to work from her laptop!Follow Bronwen Vearncombe on her socials :• LinkedIn : bronwenvearncombe• Facebook : propinvfoundation• Website : propertyinvestingfoundation.com• Instagram : @bronwen_pifHosted by Nicole BremnerNicole is an investor, speaker, writer and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her stop and reassess what really matters. After a period of healing Nicole realised that what comes after setback is success. Nicole focusses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Nicole LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerDisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

EP66: Planning expert and qualified barrister David Kemp joins me to discuss one of the most confusing areas of property development. We talk about the recent changes to planning legislation and the possibility of a centralised government planning function that could speed up the process, provide more continuity and finally push the local authorities to spend the CIL payments sitting in their coffers. David also weighs in on land and rental values for commercial and businesses and his view on the possibilities for our high streets and retail premises. About David Kemp David Kemp has more than 20 years’ experience in planning consultancy, and is a qualified barrister, solicitor, planning consultant, and chartered surveyor.  His background in advising Councils as well as private clients, combining legal experience with planning practice, uniquely distinguishes him from other planning consultants, bringing together a developer-focused and commercial approach with a robust insight to policy and law.  DRK Planning works closely with investors and developers to help successfully deliver residential development projects throughout the UK, whether PD, Commercial conversion or redevelopment projects, sometimes looking at projects on a risk-sharing basis.Follow David Kemp on his social media accounts :Facebook : @david.kemp.16121 ; @planningpermissionWebsite : drkplanning.co.ukLinkedIn : /dkempHosted by Nicole BremnerNicole is an investor, speaker, writer and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her stop and reassess what really matters. After a period of healing Nicole realised that what comes after setback is success. Nicole focusses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Nicole LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/nicolebremner/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/NSBremner/DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

EP65: I wrote my first book, Amazon best seller Bricking It, in just 10 days because I had a brilliant system that mapped out the book before I started writing. Since it's publication in 2017 being an author has opened many doors and is one of my top achievements for which I'm proud. Now I've got another two books I'd like to write. If you're just like me that already have a book in mind this episode is for you. Helen Pollock of Content Doc shares  tips on what to do before you start writing and insights into what it takes to publish a book. Additionally she ran us through her five-day challenge Get Unstuck Programme which helps you with these crucial first steps, starting with auditing your audience, profiling your reader, or in her words, the Reader Avatar Stage; book structure writing, to reader's journey. At the end of this five day programme you'll have a complete skeleton of your book and be ready to write.  PLUS! If you're up for the challenge Helen has a special offer exclusively for my listeners in the  Author Accountability Facebook Group. It's her free five day programme. We kick off each day with a Facebook Live to se the challenge and then each evening Helen will jump on a call to answer your questions and see your progress.  Do join us and let's work together to get those books published. About Helen Pollock Helen Pollock runs  The Content Doc, which helps women to tell their stories through books and by building a coaching or consultancy business, and Founding Partner forThe BizBook Foundry, a simple one-stop-shop solution for self-publishing business book authors. She's a book coach, ghostwriter, and personal brand strategist with an extensive background in marketing and PR. She worked with organisations as varied as Aston Martin, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and Blitz Games Studios. Send Helen a message on Social Media :Facebook : /TheContentDocInstagram : /helenpollockWebsite : thecontentdoc.comHosted by Nicole BremnerNicole is an investor, speaker, writer and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her stop and reassess what really matters. After a period of healing Nicole realised that what comes after setback is success. Nicole focusses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Nicole LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/nicolebremner/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/NSBremner/DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

EP64: "Baking is showing you love someone without saying the words." Miranda Gore Browne, Great British Bake Off episode one finalist.There is a reason why audiences fell in love with bubbly Miranda Gore Browne on the first episode of Great British Bake Off. She is as warm and bubbly in real life as she was on the show all those years ago. After a fast tracked corporate life at M&S in charge of millions of pounds of budgets (and using cake to extract more) the birth of her second child caused her to step back as it does for so many women. Baking for friends became her outlet and a way of expressing that she cared without saying the words. Miranda Gore Browne became the biscuit fairy. Her heart shines in this interview as I get to know her more of her story especially her inspiring line ‘It’s more than cake, it’s a philosophy for life.'  In this podcast we talk about what went on behind the cameras in The Great British Bake Off contest. As well as her Marks & Spencer career which eventually led her to roll out the successful cafe concept. She also talks about her fight to allow family to see their loved ones in care.  About Miranda Miranda Gore Browne achieved widespread acclaim as a finalist on the first series of BBC2’s The Great British Bake Off. She was highly praised for her home baking, which was described consistently as both delicious and beautiful. Mary Berry remarked that Miranda reminded her of herself when she was younger. Miranda made a great impression with her “signature bake” biscuits in the form of perfectly dainty decorated shoes, pretty dresses, and stylish handbags.Connect with Miranda Gore BrowneFacebook: /MirandaGoreBrowne.co.ukInstagram: @mirandagorebrowneTwitter: @MirandaBakesWebsite: mirandagorebrowne.co.ukYoutube: Simply MirandaHosted by Nicole BremnerNicole is an investor, speaker, writer and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her stop and reassess what really matters. After a period of healing Nicole realised that what comes after setback is success. Nicole focusses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Nicole LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremnerInstagram: http://instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/nicolebremner/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/NSBremner/DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show

EP63: In this special episode I share with you the opening keynote speech I presented from  BuildIT & PropIT 2020 in October. The brief was to deliver a speech talking about the importance of personal brand in scaling your business and attracting investment. As one of the early adopters of property crowdfunding and once the record holder for the highest amount raised in the UK I feel well placed to discuss this. There's actually a bit of a funny story behind this speech. It was delivered to a couple of thousand people from yacht sailing around the Greek Islands! It went really well except...🙈I managed to delete my whole presentation and only realised 4 minutes before I was due to to go live. The night prior to the talk my partner Paul and I were going over the logistics of having solid WiFi on the boat and all the apps installed and ready. He suggested that I reboot by laptop so it would run smoothly. I took that a step further and decided to delete all the screenshots off my desktop. Then I emptied the bin, went to bed and woke up ready to present. You should have seen my absolute panic when I realised that one of the “screenshots” was the PowerPoint. There were nearly tears. The conference organiser, Rion, was so calm and assured me it was fine to deliver without one. I gave it my all and attempted to be as animated as possible as one can through a screen. After much searching it turns out there is no way to recover files despite the expensive apps you can download. A lovely chip on the 2020 version of my MacBook means it’s deleted permanently. Never to be recovered again. A number of people have asked for the slides so I’m slowly rewriting them. They’ll be better than ever! So if anyone would like me to deliver a keynote on building your personal brand, I have the slides and am ready to present. If you would like a copy of the slides please do drop me an contact@east-eight.com. To connect follow me across my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleBremnerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SailingSavvyFacebook: http://facebook.com/nicolesbremnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/nicolebremner/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/NSBremner/ Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

EP62:  I've worked with my architect, Amrita Mahindroo, for nearly ten years now. Together we have created some beautiful properties across Hackney. Award winning in fact.Here, we chat over the properties we have worked on, juggling a career and being a mum, and shed light on the diversity aspect within the industry. She also shares her forecast on what's next in the architecture world. Amrita BiographyAmrita Mahindroo holds a Masters degree with Honors from MIT in Architecture and Urbanism, a Bachelors degree in Architecture with Honours from the University of Melbourne. Following a number of years of collaboration with reputable firms in Australia, Europe and North America, including Atelier Seraji, Shigeru Ban Architects in Paris and the MIT Media Lab, she co-founded DROO with her husband, Michel Da Costa Goncalves. Her interest in urban architecture and city form has been informed by her continuing research on the impact of emerging technologies and economics on future building typologies and subsequently urban form. Amrita has had the opportunity to lecture widely across the United States on her research including, UCLA, University of Oaklahoma, UNC Charlotte, and MIT. She was a contributer to the journal Thresholds, Socio (MIT Press).She has a breadth of experience in both private and public sector projects including High-end Residential, Luxury retail and hospitality and Contemporary Art Museums and Urban regeneration plans, with projects in Australia, Europe, Asia and North America. She has rigorously delivered a number of high-end residential and mixed-use projects, with particular expertise in tight urban sites with innovative results.Follow Amrita Mahindroo on her social media : •IG @drooprojects ; @amritamahindroo • FB :  Droo - Da Costa Mahindroo Architects•Linkedin - DROO  / Da Costa Mahindroo Architects• Twitter : @drooprojectsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show

EP61: In this bonus episode we are joined by Jaryd Krause from Australia. As an expert on online business buying, we touched on drop shipping, fulfilment by Amazon (FBA), valuations, processes and tips straight from Jaryd's experiences. Also, we share stories about getting mentors and coaches and his journey that made him settled in the online business buying industry. Principles need for website due diligence, business mindset, and more.About Jaryd :Jaryd runs the only Buying & Building Online Businesses Community where there are 5,6 & 7 figure income earners buying, growing, and selling websites in the group with Jaryd’s programs, training, and help. Jaryd Krause used to be a plumber working 60+ hours per week and hated it. Fast forward to today and he now owns multiple online businesses himself and many of his clients earn thousands to tens of thousands of dollars per month from their business they bought working with Jaryd. His Buying Online Businesses Podcast is rated in the top 3 best passive income podcasts online.Follow Jaryd on his social media accounts Facebook : https://facebook.com/jarydkrause1Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3g6G2USlnq7EgnUsajTBwLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarydkrause/Support the show

EP60: Many of us know what to do but come up with excuses for not doing it especially as working mums. Jennifer Nagel, CEO of Figured Out Fitness and certified personal trainer, and her team work with high performing women over 30 using proven methods to overcome the blockers and create a firm foundation of health that goes beyond the aesthetics. Jennifer Nagel shares some actionable tips about the small but effective changes we can make. After all, the way we feel has a direct impact on the way we perform in all areas of life.Learn also the turning point of Jennifer's career, her journey, fitness and health tips that you can include in your routines.About Jennifer : Jennifer Nagel is a certified personal trainer and CEO of Figured Out Fitness an online coaching company for women over 30 who want simple nutrition and fitness solutions that they can be strong, feel energetic, and live healthy lives.  Through her signature 1:1 coaching program The Body Blueprint and free online community, Modern Women Getting Fit, she’s here to shake up what you THINK you know about health and fitness — while making it feel like the easiest thing since sliced bread. Her practical advice has been featured in MyFitnessPal, POPSUGAR Fitness, and Medium and top podcasts like Best of Both Worlds and A Purpose Driven Mom. And when she’s not coaching, you can find her watching sappy Netflix original movies, reading a good book, and planning her next travel adventure with her hubby. Follow Jennifer on her Journey :Instagram - @therealjennifernagelFacebook page - www.facebook.com/figuredoutfitFacebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/modernfitwomenLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/therealjennifernagelLink to free guide for listeners - www.therealjennifernagel.com/simplestart Support the show

EP59: Nikki is the reason why I relaunched this podcast!In this episode I am joined by branding expert and transformational coach Nikki Trott who empowers people to be  'conscious entrepreneurs'. Find out what this means and how you can be more empowered in this conversation! During the first lockdown I worked with Nikki to help me in the midst of my own identity crisis. It was this work that lead me back to what I really enjoyed, this podcast. If you feel the same lack of purpose listen to Nikki share her practical tips on balancing body and mind to create that holistic approach wellness. She also shares inside information about her recently launched podcast, Going Conscious .  ABOUT Nikki Trott: Nikki's mission is to empower people to unleash their power, true purpose, and positive impact on themselves and the world as a conscious entrepreneur. She is a certified transformation coach, helping clients crush blockers, align with their values and unleash their impact with the TRANSFORM ON PURPOSE programme. She is also a brand strategy expert, helping clients translate their vision into strategic communications, growth and success with the CONSCIOUS BRAND PLATFORM method. Her podcast, Going Conscious, brings listeners new ways to live a more conscious life of fulfilment and freedom from entrepreneurs, academics and change-makers. Nikki is also an advisor for companies and charities and a speaker for brands and universities. Before aligning her values with her work, Nikki built her own consultancy company for fashion/lifestyle brands and has 10+ years experience consulting 100+ brands, from Mulberry to Mango to Mercedes Benz, globally from London to New York to Berlin to Bangkok.FOLLOW Nikki Trott  on these channels :Website (coaching & consulting): www.nikkitrott.comPodcast: www.goingconscious.comInstagram: @nikkitrottLinkedIn: nikkitrottFacebook: @nikkitrottcomTiktok: @nikkitrottSupport the show

In this episode, Susannah Cole answers all your questions revolving around properties, investments, and portfolio management.  Highlighting our very insightful conversation is her foresight to the industry and her powerful tips in maximising assets during this very unique situation that we are currently living with. We also get to take a peek at her point of view on how to navigate in the property industry as a woman and how she beat all odds. Plus, her view on why  social media is an important way to build community and accelerate your brand.ABOUT SUSANNAH COLESusannah started in property from her kitchen table, and since then has raised millions in private finance, sourced over £45m of property at an agreed purchase price of £30m, built a multi-million-pound property portfolio in Bristol, and run a successful buy to sell strategy, at one point with 30 projects on the go. Now Susannah splits her time between the UK and traveling the world. She is also a social media superstar with millions of views on Youtube through her social media channel The Good Property Company Follow Susannah Cole on these channels : Website: https://www.thegoodpropertycompany.co.uk/Instagram: @susannahcoleukFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusannahColeTGPCLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannahcole/Twitter: @SusannahColeUKSupport the show

Feelings of loneliness and isolation are a devastating side effect of the current lockdown measures. Even before this, finding somewhere to live as a person over 50 was a difficult process. Suzanne Noble recognised this predicament when her partner tried to find a flat share in Camden and toured a series of unsuitable students digs. Suzanne set out to change that with Silver Sharers. Silver Sharers (new name TBA) is a platform that allows those who are over 50 to rent our their spare room to suitable lodgers.  Suzanne has attracted a lot of interest from the Proptech industry and talks about fund raising as an over 50s woman as well as grant applications.  We also had an interesting chat about whether or not the word ‘silver’ to describe an older person is offensive. On this podcast we discuss all of this as well as her social enterprise,  Startup School for Seniors, a social enterprise for those over 50 who want to start their own businesses. Join us in this informative podcast and please do like, share and subscribe. About : Suzanne is a serial entrepreneur currently working on a solution to help homeowners over 50 'age in place' and reduce social isolation by matching them with compatible long-term lodgers called Silver Sharers.On the side, she run a social enterprise called Advantages of Age helping over 50s to access a pro-ageing community of like-minded people and host events on behalf of the Soho House Group. Currently working on Startup School for Seniors. Funded by the London Community Response, this 8-week course  has been designed for anyone unemployed and over 50 who wants to run a business but doesn’t know where to start.Email:  suzanne@silversharers.comPhone:  +4479 5737 1840 Follow Suzanne on her journey : twitter.com/silversharerstwitter.com/_suzannenobleinstagram.com/_suzannenobletwitter.com/advantagesofagefacebook.com/groups/startupschoolforseniorsSupport the show

I confess that I couldn’t sleep before recording this podcast. It was the toughest discussion I’ve ever broached; that of ethnic diversity and inclusion. As a white woman how do you approach it? What language do you even use? Is black socially acceptable for a white person? Is the word black or Black? What about white or White? Or BAME? And what is it about grouping everyone “non-white” into one label like that? I needn’t have worried because CJ of @urbanistplatform is an expert. And specifically relating to the built environment. Together we discussed the big issues of language, tokenism, meritocracy versus inclusion and the cost to corporates of not having a policy of diversity. In this episode, CJ helps us answer and understand one of the industry's posing issues on the importance of ethnic diversity in the workplace. He also delves into the most important bits of the Urbanist Platform and sahres how this company act on the issues of diversity. About CJ : Cj Obi has a Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning Design and Management and he's also got a Masters in Science of European Property Development both at UCL. He was listed as one of the Property Week's residential trailblazers. He's also an experienced consultant, demonstrated with a history of advising planners, surveyors, and other built environment professionals on the important career moves within the industry and also supporting companies with their expansion decisionsVisit CJ on these platforms : Instagram/urbanistplatformTwitter.com/urbanistplatLinkedin.com/company/urbanistplatformwww.urbanistplatform.comSupport the show

It's been a while coming but we're back bigger and better than ever. We're now streamed live across LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube every Thursday at 13:00 and then later available as a podcast. Join us live to have your questions answered live or listen later. This one is a pretty unique episode since I myself was the guest in order to test the tech and answer some of the bigger questions I get asked across my socials. Stick around and let's chat about joint ventures, crowdfunding and more.Support the show

 "The word ‘authentic’ has become a buzzword and a bit of a joke. Really, we want to be a bit more real and we can do that with video." - Cheryl Laidlaw When website developer Cheryl Laidlaw told friends she was going to build websites in a single day they laughed. But Cheryl has done just that for years, and successfully with a waiting list that keeps getting longer. During lockdown we spoke about the initial panic that things would completely shut down to the bounce in motivation as people realised now was a time they could reshape their businesses. What this means for Cheryl is many of her clients requiring shiny new websites. We also discussed Social Media World 2020 she was lucky enough to attend in San Diageo just before the world shut down including her key learnings. Although, she’s still digesting them.   Then we switch over to a previous podcast I recorded with Cheryl in September 2019 but was never published. Enjoy and as always, I welcome your feedback. ABOUT GUEST Cheryl Laidlaw, or London Web Girl, is a digital marketer specialising in website creation for business growth. She has a big passion in making web design not only interesting but accessible to all, she prides herself on her Website In A Day service that leaves her clients not only with a fantastic website but having had a great day learning new skills and new-earned confidence using their website to grow their business.HOSTED BY: Nicole Bremner Nicole is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a frantic decade building out a property portfolio worth millions throughout London recent personal and professional setbacks forced her to reassess what really matters. After a period of healing Nicole realised that what comes after setback is success. Nicole focusses on telling these stories of #reboundaftersetback and the lessons learned along the way.DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show

"Care homes still have a place in our society but it’s about finding a halfway point in retirement housing." Andrew Fyfe With the backdrop of the covid-19 pandemic and numerous tragic fatalities in care homes I interviewed independent living strategist, Andrew Fyfe. We discussed the role of care homes and retirement living for today’s society and the way our approach needs to change if we are going to meet increased demand for suitable property. With 8.6 million more people reaching age 65 over the coming decades, demand for suitable accommodation is only going to increase. The vast burden of meeting demand is going to rest on housebuilders. It’s a subsector of this industry which could be very interesting for those quick to adapt their strategy and take specialist advice. ABOUT GUEST Founded in 2019, Sovereign Property Partnership is the brainchild of two top University of Aberdeen Real Estate Masters Graduates. Through their academic studies and with a foot in the industry, they saw the gap in the market and recognised the difficulties facing retirees, developers, regulators and providers. They endeavoured to protect the independence of retirees, to fight for their right to remain sovereign. They reached out to the industry, formed partnerships with top universities and gathered a board of advisers with experience and insight. Most importantly, they included the very people they wished to help – retirees. DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research.Support the show

"This is a huge experiment we're all living through. How do you feel when you're stuck inside?" Philippa Charrier What do you do when your business is student lets and universities shut down? This is the problem facing Philippa and Tom Charrier of FAT Properties. Late last year I had the opportunity to interview Philippa for my podcast. It wasn't published at that time so we caught up a couple of weeks ago to discuss what's changed now we're in lockdown and the rapid adjustments they've had to make in their business.  ABOUT PHILIPPA Philippa Charrier trained as an architect and urban designer and has 10 years experience working in the public and private sectors facilitating high profile urban regeneration projects throughout the UK and Australia.  She understands the impact that the built environment has on people’s behaviour, mood and mental wellbeing. Six years ago she co-founded FAT Properties with her husband  Tom alongside their busy family life as they saw a gap in the market to provide high quality student co-living with a focus on customer experience and wellbeing. Every year they are over subscribed with students and have a waiting list of investors wanting to work with them.  They have been featured in the UK’s leading property magazines and podcasts. FAT Properties are leading the way in promoting wellbeing in student co-living through great design and customer experience. They are currently undertaking ground breaking new research across multiple UK universities investigating the link between student accommodation and wellbeing over time. Their book ‘Designed for Wellbeing’ will be published in the next few months. Twitter: @fatproperties, @_philippa Facebook: @fatproperties Instagram: @fatproperties, @philippacharrier DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show

"The most successful people I have worked with have a really good level of self awareness." Jamil Qureshi Jamil knows all about successful people having coached no less than six elite sports people to number one positions. Jamil agreed to speak with me not once but twice. Listen to the two podcasts back to back now.  We spoke more broadly about success late last year. Before publishing I caught up with him again to see what adaptations he has made in his business, once highly dependent on travel, now we're in lockdown.  ABOUT GUEST In 2006, he was appointed as the first-ever official psychologist to work with the European Ryder Cup team. They made history in winning by a record-equalling margin. Jamil has worked with 22 golfers inside the top 50 in the world, including two world number 1s. His clients have included Darren Clarke, Lee Westwood, Henrik Stenson, Paul McGinley, Graeme McDowell, Paul Casey, Thomas Bjorn, Sergio Garcia, Ranked among the most influential figures in British sport in 2009, Jamil was voted in the top 100 most powerful men in golf 2008 by his international peers. He has worked successfully with three English Premiership football clubs, one of which reaching a record position from its halfway point in the season. He has worked with footballers from Manchester United FC, Manchester City FC, Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC Jamil has worked with Fomula 1 drivers David Coulthard and Eddie Irvine and 2009 England Ashes winning cricketers.  DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show

Dr Louise Wiseman MBBS BSc(Hons) DRCOG MRCGP is a mother, former GP, now health writer and motivational speaker. After working 15 years in the NHS, Louise has written her first book Your Best Life - A Doctor’s Secret Guide to Radiant Health Over 40 (release September 28th 2020), working with experts from all fields of medicine to uncover evidence-based secrets to improve health and maximise longevity. Within the book you can also find the stories of many prolific women who will tell you whether you can really have it all. Louise is also a medical editor and writer for www.netdoctor.co.uk and a medical writer for www.thefrankmagazine.com www.drlouisewiseman.co.uk Instagram and twitter @drlouisewrites https://www.troubador.co.uk/bookshop/self-help/your-best-life-a-doctors-secret-guide-to-radiant-health-over-40/Support the show

“How can I accomplish something beautiful within the budget that I have?” - Joao Botelho Before founding Casa Botelho, João Botelho enjoyed a 22 year career in global luxury retail, beginning his journey in sales for a prestigious Brazilian brand Belo Horizonte. With the ambition to explore the world, he decided to move to Europe in 1994, making London his new home. Since then he has worked for Harvey Nichols, Nicole Farhi and Jasper Conran, opening Jasper Conran's flagship Mayfair store in 2004. He joined Donna Karan New York in 2000 and has held several senior positions including Director of Retail. Having worked with iconic homeware designers and travelled around the globe, he has experienced style at its best, learned exquisite architectures and gained interiors' knowhow, inspiring him to explore different sides of his creative personality through the redesign of a space. Joao's obsession for homeware and passion for styling has led him to discover his desire for interiors. During the journey he was able to design furnishings, doors, windows and customise kitchen, TV console, vanity unit, walk-in wardrobe as well as concrete floating shelves and sink, collaborating with Waind Gohil Architects. In this podcast: -fashion vs interior design; -how to accomplish perfect harmony in any room? -Joao’s top interior design tips; Find out more at: www.casabotelho.com   Let me know what you think in the comments below and do reach out if you have any questions or suggestions, always happy to hear from you!Support the show

"My mission is to let others see just how construction can change lives and lead you down a different path." Katie Smith, bricklayer My name is Katie Smith, I am 30 years old and I’m a multi-award-winning Bricklayer. I love what I do and wouldn’t change it for the world. My mission is to let others see just how construction can change lives and lead you down a different path. I believe there’s something for everyone and I think for people with backgrounds like me. Construction is the answer. While working in construction I quickly realised that there's a gap in the market for Womens workwear. So I did something about it and designed a range especially for the increasing number of women entering the industry.  #thelifeofafemalebricky #togetherwecanmakeadifference I have an Instagram account @the_bricky_chick_ feel free to follow my journey and watch my love for bricklaying and helping others.Support the show

A good news story in an otherwise lacklustre property market. Graeme Alfillie-Cook, consultant, Apex Airspaces In this podcast we discussed what it was that sets Apex Airspaces apart and how they've grown from a standing start to now a company with a heft delivery pipeline and millions of development funding. Graeme is a senior real estate banker now working on a consultancy basis for Apex Airspace. He has helped the company put in place a £9m development financing with Homes England and more recently a £10m revolving development financing with the GLA to deliver 500 units across London. Graeme formerly headed Lloyds Bank’s Developers team providing innovative client centric debt finance solutions and in turn helping customers deliver complex development projects. He has extensive real estate and structured finance experience having worked with Lloyds’ major real estate clients closing numerous high profile debt transactions as well as being active in the structured credit and securitisation markets. Graeme joined Lloyds Bank from the University of Exeter where he studied Economic and Political Development. He is married with two children, lives in Central London, and sits on the Executive Committee of Wasps FC.Support the show

"How do you get your investors? We just ask." Adrian Cormican In this podcast Adrian discusses: - His unique property financing offering; - Getting over his fear of public speaking; - Being called a LinkedIn guru; and - Turning around a development that starts going wrong. Adrian has worked in the property industry since 2001. Initially starting in banking before setting up a property brokerage in 2010, Hallcroft Finance. Since then the business has assisted with the finance of over £750,000,000 worth of property to the market. The business has grown alongside its clients into a lending business in its own right with both a second charge lending business and a joint venture arm which has been built on strong relationships created over the years. For more information see: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-cormican-80198a11/Support the show

High Definition You is the brain child of Gita Trevorrow-Seymour. Her love affair with human behaviour began at age 6 when she attended her first play. Who, she wondered, couldn’t be fascinated with the inner workings of the human being and how we portray ourselves and how we are perceived?! Understanding what makes humans tick and what forms ‘character’ developed over the decades from a fascination to an occupation. An unexpected passion and current study into applied neuroscience now deeply informs the approach we take at High Definition You and our focus on how we can transform the mindset and ‘confidence’ of our clients. We love inspiring a-ha moments but we live to empower our clients to take action. Having sat through too many dull trainings in her corporate career, Gita is determined to equip our clients with a toolkit full of practical techniques that are not only easy to remember and implement but also have a huge impact on their personal and professional happiness, motivation, engagement and success. Before qualifying as a coach, Gita’s 15-year career spanned psychology, acting, banking, recruitment and sales, so she is uniquely placed to combine science-backed research with an innovative approach to business in an inspiring, engaging and empowering way. Drawing on her own leadership journey, she brings a compelling combination of creative, commercial and cognitive to the personal and professional development space. Whether giving a keynote speech or working with participants over several days, Gita and her team facilitate change on a deep and sustainable level. Clients report meaningful shifts that unlock not only their individual hidden potential but also boost the company’s effectiveness in a myriad of ways. To find out  more about Gitanjali see www.highdefinitionyou.com or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gitanjali_hdyou/ Let me know what you think in the comments below and do reach out if you have any questions or suggestions, always happy to hear from you!Support the show

Martine is the driving force behind Bridging London, her charisma and professionalism have enabled her to build one of the most significant networks in the Property PR industry. Martine and her skilled team have leveraged their considerable experience to create long lasting and mutually beneficial partnerships for all in her network. Before starting Bridging London in 2013, Martine had a varied and extensive career in property and lifestyle communications, including five years with luxury developer Candy & Candy, where she has worked on iconic developments such as One Hyde Park, Chelsea Barracks, and Fitzroy Place. Martine has also worked for luxury interior design firm Lawson Robb and branding and design agency Heavenly, on prestigious projects such as The Lancaster’s and Somerset Place at the Royal Crescent, in Bath.Support the show

‘We won’t mention what the short comedy is about…!’ Marina Conway-Gordon, producer of short comedy Get Notted.Marina Conway-Gordon is a media strategist and producer. Joining East Eight in 2016, she helped develop the East Eight story which attracted over £6.4m in equity crowdfunding over 18 months. Marina is a firm advocate of storytelling over advertising; attraction versus promotion in business. ‘It’s only going to get louder out there, and what differentiates you is story.’ Marina is also a scriptwriter and at the time of this podcast was getting ready to launch her latest short comedy, Get Notted! funded entirely on Kickstarter. It’s now been made and going through festivals. But we won't mention what it's about... In this podcast: -The importance of story and messaging - Being creative in business - Bringing a sense of humor and the ‘real’ to media strategy. Now a creative producer at her own production company The Real Life of Brands - launching 1 May, the focus is on real feel storytelling in and behind brands. She works with social media teams, trainers, coaches, and entrepreneurs in delivering a powerful story that builds a thriving online community. To find out. For more about Marina follow her on Twitter @marinascriptSupport the show

“If you have a book within you, you should do it.” – Your Success PodcastMo and Angelos are the always fun duo behind Your Success Podcast, a podcast celebrating well, success! It’s all about actionable insight and stories behind real life success.Each week, Mo and Angelos try and understand what contributes towards successful people and businesses.They are interviewing people from a wide range of industries and professions, including property, law, sports, acting and modelling often featuring interviews with world record holders and globally recognised personalities._____It is yet another time where I have the pleasure to join forces with the best Your Success Podcast team, this time to deliver a very special, two-part series focusing on Podcasting and Publishing of course. | PART 2In this podcast:-how to start writing?-everything you need to know about publishing;-how to guide to an unforgettable book launch;Find out more at: www.yousuccesspodcast.comLet me know what you think in the comments below and do reach out if you have any questions or suggestions, always happy to hear from you!Support the show

“You have to have something to share, something you want to say.” - Your Success PodcastMo and Angelos are the always fun duo behind Your Success Podcast, a podcast celebrating well, success! It’s all about actionable insight and stories behind real life success. Each week, Mo and Angelos try and understand what contributes towards successful people and businesses.They are interviewing people from a wide range of industries and professions, including property, law, sports, acting and modelling often featuring interviews with world record holders and globally recognised personalities. ______It is yet another time where I have the pleasure to join forces with the best Your Success Podcast team, this time to deliver a very special, 3-part series focusing on three p’s, Podcasting, Publishing and Property of course.| PART 1 In this podcast: -how to start a podcast? ;-all you need to know about podcasting;-Your Success Podcast top podcasting tips. Find out more at: www.yousuccesspodcast.com Let me know what you think in the comments below and do reach out if you have any questions or suggestions, always happy to hear from you!Support the show

“If you’ve got it, flaunt it, but know your worth and be prepared to prove it.” - Kerry Gooden Kerry has been in the fitness industry for seven years. She freelances at Virgin Active, Equinox, and Gymbox teaching a range of group exercise classes from hardcore HIIT to booty-sculpting Barre. She is a Les Mills Tribe Coach and partner in EDER Active - a luxury fitness wear brand. She also co-runs the Ibiza Body Blitz Bootcamp in Ibiza. In a previous career, she worked in the advertising industry as one of the few female creatives in London. She refused many an interview about the difficulties of being a woman in a male-dominated industry and believes it is such articles that perpetuate sexism. ‘If you’ve got it, flaunt it’ would be her mantra but know your worth and be prepared to prove it. The force is female.  In this podcast:   - Hear how Kerry started in advertising after being photographed at a party by Loaded magazine wearing a bin liner bustier. Campaign magazine then started a campaign to find her. - How Kerry changed from a life of parties to being a fitness industry pro (who still parties). - Her new businesses - EDER - Eat, Drink, Exercise, Repeat and Ibiza Body Blitz.    Find out more at www.facebook.com/IbizaBodyBlitz and www.EDERactive.com   Let me know what you think in the comments below and do reach out if you have any questions or suggestions, always happy to hear from you!Support the show

"This long term attitude has enabled us to do things which a shorter-term trader developer company might not be able to do." Edward BenyonNot many people can trace the start of their property portfolio to the 1600s. Yet his family initially bought a farm in the 1640s which then covered Islington, De Beauvoir, and into Kings Cross. By the 1930s the estate owned just about every freehold in the 1930s. Since then the estate has shrunk thanks to bombing, leaseholder reform, compulsory purchase, and, most significantly, death duties. In this podcast we discuss: - The history of the De Beauvoir and Benyon families; - The rise and fall of Hackney's fortunes; - Investing for the long term; - Rental reform and so much more. Horses were an early passion in life and Edward briefly considered a career in eventing and showjumping before quickly realising that it was a challenging way to make ends meet. Instead, he turned his mind to property. His first job was in Connaught Square, W2, working for the Irish property investor and former Olympic equestrian, Alfred Buller – who went on to invest heavily in Clerkenwell, on the fringe of the City, not far from De Beauvoir Town. Edward then set up an offshoot of the firm that focussed on rural property from an office in Hungerford, Berkshire. Later on, Edward ran a property department for a small finance house in St James putting together deals until the family and its trustees decided that The Benyon Estate could no longer be properly managed and required asset managing. Edward was brought in to lead the team as Estate Manager in 2007. “So, my wife and I moved from Peckham to De Beauvoir Town to oversee this change,” explains Edward. “It’s been an amazing experience – somewhat nail-biting at times as we’ve invested a lot of money into the Estate – but I am pleased with what we have started in terms of bettering the Estate with the community in mind and I am determined to keep it going. Both the family and trustees have been, and continue to be, extremely supportive of what we are doing here which is about looking after our tenants and really understanding this area and its needs.” For more information see https://thebenyonestate.comSupport the show

“The real key for me in the social media marketing space is nurturing the rest of the journey, after you’ve got that touchpoint or an initial bit of awareness.” - Tim Hyde, a 23-year-old award-winning marketer and CMO who specialises in Social Media Marketing, Acquisition Strategy and Brand Strategy. As a business consultant focused on growth, product and viral marketing, Tim has pioneered the top 9 most engaged live streams, by a brand, ever. Having worked at TheLADbible and Social Chain Tim has managed some of the biggest social media communities on the planet and leveraged these channels to engage young people and influence their purchase decision. As a CMO for TruFan Tim is part of the founding team and has helped the business privately raise $1,000,000 in funding. As a Public Speaker and Brand Consultant Tim has spoken in front of the likes of UFC, ASICS, Eurosport, Apple Music, Unicef, and MyProtein as well as helping organise talks at Universities, WeWork, Glug Events and has Keynoted for Sky. In this podcast: -the real value of social media; -how to develop a successful social media strategy; -why is it all about engagement? Find out more at www.timwillhyde.com Let me know what you think in the comments below and do reach out if you have any questions or suggestions, always happy to hear from you!Support the show

 “Aim for doing things really, really well and to the best, I think perfection stops you from doing things.” - Jo James With over two decades of growing multiple 6 and 7-figure businesses, Jo James is a rather experienced business coach. Her focus is empowering people with a variety of proven networking, sales, social media and mindset strategies for success. Through her coaching work with entrepreneurs, executives and teams Jo can significantly increase sales and develop client relationships for future growth. She also provides Executive Coaching & Corporate Training, Sales Training, Stress Busting & Time Management Workshops, ACE Customer Engagement, Email Marketing, Effective Networking & Events. Last but not least, Jo facilitates great business networking events Contacts and Cocktails where you have an excellent opportunity to develop relationships with like-minded, ambitious business owners and executives. In this podcast: - how to grow your business for solopreneurs and small business owners? - how to make social media and marketing actually work for you? - Jo’s top networking insights. Find out more at: www.amberlife.com Let me know what you think in the comments below and do reach out if you have any questions or suggestions, always happy to hear from you!Support the show

“Merchandise helps fans identify each other out in the world.” - Tersha Willis Tersha is the co-founder and Head of Creative at the innovative music merchandise and tech company Terrible Merch. She graduated from Goldsmiths College with a Fine Art and History of Art Degree. Tersha then worked in financial services, private equity and fashion before becoming an entrepreneur and co-founding cult streetwear brand Terrible Movement and later, Terrible Merch. Now, Terrible Merch provides unparalleled design, production, and merchandising services and tools for artists to help them increase profits from merchandise but also to create a unique connection between the artist and their fanbase. Tersha works only with projects that she truly believes in, carefully curating a roster of the best new artists and brands, including Marika Hackman, Girl Ray and Chastity Belt. Data aggregated across the client base creates valuable insight for both artists and the wider industry. Terrible Merch also produced merchandise for the likes of Japanese Breakfast, Illuminati Hotties, Anna Burch, Chad VanGaalen, Matt Maltese, Goat Girl and many more. In this podcast: -music merchandise industry -how important is good merchandise? -how to create seamless customer experience Find out more at: https://terriblemerch.com Let me know what you think in the comments below and do reach out If you have any questions or suggestions, always happy to hear from you!Support the show

EP35: "Life is about connections, experiences and life long memories." - Ray Youngman From a council block to the tallest of skyscrapers, Ray Youngman have been lucky enough to experience a lot and understand that liking and wanting the nice things isn’t just reserved for the rich and privileged. He started developing properties around London at the age of 24 and was able to forge fantastic working relationships with worldwide partners who shared his vision of creating luxurious environmental experiences that seduce all the senses. Now, Ray is an experienced property investor, entrepreneur, visionary and social media and marketing guru with more than 50K followers on Instagram alone. Numbers do speak for themselves, right? He is the founder of Mr.Youngman Global which specialises in prime residential properties, wealth services, hypercars and lifestyle. He believes that everyone has to start with investing in themselves as with the right mindset, anything is possible. This is why Mr.Youngman showcases a number of sectors but all with the luxurious element at their heart. In this podcast: - from dancing to property - how to start in property from scratch- how to build your life confidence Find out more at: www.mryoungman.com Let me know what you think in the comments below and do reach out If you have any questions or suggestions, I am always happy to hear from you!Support the show

EP34: "People ask me 'what is it that pushes you Carl? And it's always the next 'can I achieve that? " -Carl Hutchings , Elite Property TradingCarl Hutchings played as a professional football player for over 13 years making over 300 football league appearances including Brentford, Bristol City and Southend United. Quite early in his career however he made a decision to take full responsibility of his financial future. After being introduced to the property market through a close friend and mentor, Carl bought his first property at the age of 19 in New Cross, Peckham for £58.000! He then followed that up with another purchase in Fulham and those two properties alone netted him over £250.000 in profit by the time he turned 22 years old. He set up his first property company which had bought and sold over £5 million worth of property by the time he retired at only 29 years of age. Now, Carl is the CEO of Elite Investments, the number one property company helping professional football players, athletes and celebrities to build long term wealth through the property market. In this podcast: - overcoming challenges - how to transform you life - what happens after retirement and why it can be a great point in your career. Find out more at: carlhutchings.co.uk or elitepropertyinvest.co.uk. Support the show

EP33: "I think having good, positive values is important that's what helps me sleep at night. That's what motivates me, that's what drives me. " - Richard Blanco​ Richard Blanco is a London based landlord developer with properties in North, East and South East London. Areas of interest and his exceptional expertise include buying at auction, managing the development process, encouraging positive landlord-tenant relations, fundraising, and business strategy. Richard is also a London Representative for the National Landlords Association, sets up and speaks at landlord meetings and works on policy, press and media campaigns. His recent television appearances include BBC, Sky & Channel 4 News. He also commented on housing issues on BBC Radio London, LBC Radio and Radio 4, plus appeared in a range of national newspapers and property websites. Richard has featured in sixteen episodes of Househunters International which airs prime time in the USA, Canada and on Sky Living in the UK. He also presents NLA podcast and Share Radio programme, Inside Property. In this podcast: - how to build your property portfolio from scratch - how to buy at auction? - current state of the market. Find out more: www.richardblanco.comSupport the show

EP32: " It's all about mentality isn't it really? I think if you've got the mentality that you believe you can do something, that's so powerful. " - Simon Church Simon Church (happy birthday for earlier this week) had a successful career playing professional football at both Premier and International levels. He spent ten years at Reading after signing for their academy as a teenager. In six years as a professional, he scored 22 goals in 104 league appearances before moving to Charlton Athletic, MK Dons and finally Roda JC Kerkrade. Despite being born in Amersham, Simon represented the Wales national team at international level. He has been capped 38 times, including two appearances at Euro 2016. Luckily for him, quite early in his career he recognised the need to invest in the future. Buying property from the age of 20 was a kick start to his property journey. Now he is a founder and director of Church Investments where in partnership with established and well respected property professionals he helps other professional athelets with long and short term strategic property investment. In this podcast: - ups and downs of being a professional football player - dealing with high pressure and criticism - career change and how to handle it. Find out more at: churchinvestments.co.ukSupport the show

EP31: “Success is not just about providing finance; it is about creating opportunity for all of our stakeholders.” - Tal Orly, Co-Founder & CEO, Cogress A veteran of the UK property market with over two decades’ experience as a developer, Tal Orly is the founder of Symbia Realty Portfolio and an experienced global investor himself. He has been involved in large, complex urban property development projects since 1992. He has vast experience in acquisition, development and resale in both the residential and commercial sectors. As a licensed solicitor, Tal is well versed in the complexities of realty law in multiple markets, as well as the legal, financial, planning and execution stages that are vital to increasing the value of property investment projects. He is the co-founder and CEO of disruptive property investment company Cogress. First within the UK, Cogress provides mezzanine and private equity loans to SME developers, and makes off-market property development opportunities accessible to investors who qualify. To date, Cogress has committed £170m to 52 UK projects, with a combined GDV in excess of £1bn. In this podcast: - what is Cogress? - how does Cogress work?- how to enter an unknown market? - current state of the market. Find out more at: www.cogressltd.co.ukSupport the show

EP30: "Building a brand is very much about building a community." - Rosie Coxshaw Certainly a modern woman herself, Rosie​ started her first business after leaving school at just 16 years old. Since then she’s worked in finance, baking, interiors, marketing, and media! In 2009 she was one of the pathfinders of the Peter Jones (Dragon’s Den) National Enterprise Academy, a business course that is now available across many schools and colleges in the UK. Also a keen runner, Rosie ran the London marathon in 2012 as well as climbing Kilimanjaro for charity. After working in many industries Rosie felt that women weren’t being recognised in the business for who they are and wanted this to change so in May 2018 she launched Modern Woman. Modern Woman is now a multi-media brand to empower, support and influence women in the workplace. Accessible across events, podcasts, online, and via a digital and print magazine. In this podcast: - building a recognisable brand - the value of print over digital - the importance of women in business. Find out more at modern woman.coSupport the show

EP29: "There is no competition. You're competing with yourself and if people want to compete with you, fair enough but you just have to smash it, you have to be better. " - Karolina Adamczyk I met Karolina Adamczyk three years ago for an informal chat as she was looking to switch from banking into property and I absolutely love her story. Despite travelling around the world having highly successful career in banking, she felt something was missing and decided to follow her passion for interior design. Building upon her experience in property development, she founded Ademchic. Karolina saw the need to help homeowners and developers create properties that make a statement. She noticed, that unique homes are often created once refurbishment is completed, through bringing together furniture, accessories, soft furnishings and items of emotional value. This is how ADEMCHIC was born. Ademchic now is an Interior Design and Styling Studio helping developers and vendors maximise perceived value of properties they wish to sell. They prepare everything from development specifications, concept boards, CGIs, technical drawings and install stunning Show Homes. Their show homes are modern and unique and sell on average 3 months faster than their empty equivalents. In this podcast: - how to follow your dream and switch careers - challenges of starting your own business - how to grow your business - nuances and trends of the interior design world. Find out more at: www.ademchic.comSupport the show

EP28: Richard has been involved with property for the last 10 years, purchasing his first buy-to-let property at the age of 21. As well as a property developer and landlord, Richard is an ex-professional rugby player, spending 14 years playing over 150 premiership rugby games with London Irish, Leicester, and London Welsh. Richard has 12 international caps for Canada whom he represented at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. He is a co-founder of RDT Invest​, a property investment company, with a core focus of SME Property Development. He is also a director of SBL Capital, a family office offering principle funding solutions typically to SME Developers. Richard combines his experiences from professional rugby career and property development with his knowledge of psychology, psychotherapy, financial and wealth management, and investment to produce content that adds value and is centered around mental health, performance, and career transition across various corporate events. "I found that the more prolific you are, the more likely you are just to put yourself in the state of flow where you're no longer overthinking things, you're almost working on autopilot, just getting things done. You're moving forward." In this podcast: - sports psychology and its transference into business - the importance of managing your ego - transitioning from the pro-rugby career into "the real world" - current state of the marketSupport the show

EP27: "You've got to be consistent. It's about the signal, not noise" - Daniel Priestley Daniel Priestley is the closest I've had to a mentor. He knew me when I was a shy returning to work mum sitting at the back of the KPI classroom too scared to ask a question. Dan's straight-talking, insightfulness has always inspired me so I was thrilled when he agreed to be on my podcast. Daniel started out as an entrepreneur at age 21 and built a multi-million dollar event, marketing, and management business before the age of 25. A successful entrepreneur, international speaker, and best-selling author, Daniel has built and sold businesses in Australia, Singapore, and the UK. Daniel is the founder of Dent Global, which runs a 9-month growth accelerator programme for small enterprises, working with over 500+ entrepreneurs each year to develop their businesses. Dent has offices in the UK, USA, Singapore, and Australia. Daniel uses campaigns to help raise up to $100,000 for charity each year and is connected to some of the world’s most known and celebrated entrepreneurs and leaders. With a passion for global small business, Daniel is the author of the four best-selling books Key Person of Influence, Entrepreneur Revolution, Oversubscribed, and 24Assets. In this podcast: - What is Key Person of Influence? - Why should you aim to become the key person of influence within your industry?Support the show

EP26: Atuksha’s background is in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and data analytics. Over 15+ years, she has helped businesses, across many industries build a raving fan base through her CRM consulting business. Her focus now is crowdfunding. In 2013, Atuksha co-founded Simple Backing, a property focused Peer to Peer Lending (P2P) platform. She then launched a second platform, Simple Equity in August 2016 following feedback from the crowd. P2P (including investing using the Innovative Finance ISA) and Equity projects now sit alongside each other under her brand ‘Simple Crowdfunding’. Being an active property investor herself, she understands the benefits that crowdfunding brings to this industry. Atuksha is also a director of the UK Crowdfunding Association and in 2017 won the National Venus Award for ‘Influential Woman of the Year’. In this podcast: - current state of the market - the benefits of crowdfunding - how to crowdfund your projects? - how to communicate with investors and keep them happy? Check out more of what Atuksha is working on at: simplecrowdfunding.co.ukSupport the show

EP25: 'I want to do ground-breaking things; things that are interesting and difficult! Because that's how you get to the next level.' Michelle Lowe is a streetwise and spirited Quantity Surveyor with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Leaving A-level studies at 17 to pursue a career in construction, Michelle was looking for a career path that would offer tangible fruits of her labour and provide the variety and challenges that only construction can! Michelle has worked her way through the ranks as Trainee QS to Senior, Project Manager to Associate and is now the founding director of Redshell Consulting, an independent and agile consultancy company offering the very best of Cost, Project and Development Management and has worked on some of the largest and most prestigious developments in and around London. In this podcast: - doing sustainability on a high-end level - construction costs - importance of design - being a woman in construction Michelle is now working on a new, award-winning design concept - a high-end eco-driven development. To find out more visit: www.redshell.orgSupport the show

EP24: Lafina Diamandis​ is a medical doctor, educator and property investor with over 10 years of experience buying, developing and selling residential properties. She is also the co-founder of Eurekadoc, a startup providing education and training to help doctors to create careers they love. Lafina delivered education and training to over 1000 doctors to date, is an advocate for portfolio careers in medicine and the author of two books. Her recent crowdfunding campaign known as ‘The Doctors Project’ was overfunded in just 7 minutes! ‘Healthcare real estate, that’s a new area for me, but I think it’s a really important area. Something I feel really passionate about because a lot of my patients have huge housing problems.' Currently working on a pipeline of developments between £1 and £5 million across the UK, Lafina’s focus is on leveraging her experience and contacts in both real estate and healthcare, to create innovative solutions for the housing problems faced by patients as well as healthcare staff. She is motivated by projects with a social purpose and is curious about how concept such as ‘Co-Living’ could be used within the healthcare sphere and the bio-psycho-social impact this could have on our communities. Lafina’s book Property Investing for Doctors is published this November. In this podcast: – intersection between healthcare and property – healthcare real estate market: property investing for doctors – social housing issues among patients. To discuss a property project with a social impact, contact Lafina at www.eurekadoc.com or you can follow her on Instagram @the_propertydoctor.Support the show

EP23: Mike & Victoria Stenhouse are full time property investors who, after years of flipping houses and creating HMOs, were both able to escape the rat race before they were 30. Aside from continuing to add to their personal property portfolio the duo also run a hugely successful property media company centred around their iTunes top 10 podcast - Inside Property Investing. In this podcast: - Leaving corporate for the property life - Starting a media company especially for property professionals - Valuing your time - Building and sharing a community Mike and Victoria are well known on Facebook, Twitter and iTunes - see Inside Property Investing.Support the show

EP22: How do you solve the problem of old-fashioned, limited 2D design briefing in building projects? 'Most people do not know how to read plans, or really visualise the project from a simple document. If we can show our clients a complete 3D look of how the space will feel and work, it solves a huge amount of problems down the line.' Oli is an architect and co-founder of Ackroyd Lowrie. At AL the focus is on using VR to design and collaborate with their clients. Previous to this, Oli spent 10 years working at Architype where he was responsible for developing a modular, timber-framed construction system that was used by several London Boroughs to deliver new Primary Schools and Nurseries. Most recently Oli has spent three years as Project Architect for the prestigious £24m New Junior School for Highgate School in North London. Oli passionately believes in working closely with clients, makers and builders to deliver projects in a collaborative manner. This approach, along with the revolution in 3D printing will change the building industry fundamentally, and Oli is keen that Ackroyd Lowrie are at the forefront of this shift. He has worked on several community self-build projects using this methodology, most notably to build a Biogas plant that provides renewable energy to a remote village from farming waste. Oli is also an artist. His work has been exhibited at the Royal Academy as part of the Urban Utopias exhibition and has been published in Blueprint and FX Magazine. In this podcast: - Designing the new urban - Using VR in a briefing - Interior design packaging Ackroyd Lowrie is based in Hackney, London.Support the show

EP21: What Simon can’t draw isn’t worth illustrating. His unique ability of being able to visualise in minutes a vague thought and idea in his clients’ mind-eye; bringing concepts to life in simple yet compelling sketches, is like watching a maestro at work. Simon has over 24 years worth of practical experience in both residential and commercial interior design, having worked for global agencies and clients in London, Milan & Sydney Australia. Clients include Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge, Moda In Pele for House of Fraser, and Dennys. And with a background education in furniture design, Simon's creative process brings a very full spectrum of detail to his work. More recently Simon founded his own interior design practice in London where he and his talented team craft unique environments for a multitude of clients across many dynamic sectors including retail, F&B, hotel, workplace and residential. In this podcast: - the changing design of work spaces and its effects - finding a connection with clients - working with architects - what he brings to interior design from furniture and joinery His new role as Creative Director at Salacia Of London is focused on developing new bathroom environments and product ranges on the one hand and working direct with clients to create bespoke bathroom designs on the other.Support the show

EP20: 'The funding puzzle is quite organic. What was once the way to get funded can be affected by the economy, lenders own situations, changing needs of the borrower, interest rates, geo political situations...' After a career in Corporate Banking helping large listed companies with their funding needs, Piragash Sivanesan set up Totum Finance in order to support SME businesses and property developers improve their access to finance. He has worked at KPMG , Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland, across credit, front office, restructuring and turnaround divisions, in a career spanning over 14 years. In this podcast: - seeing through the ups and downs of financing a project - crowdfunding and changes in the lending landscape - starting your own finance business. Piragash has worked with London Central Developments on several projects, working tirelessly to get results. I'm grateful for all the support he has given through some fairly hair-raising moments. Piragash is also a member of the Devonshire Forum for Quorum Property Club www.quorumclub.orgSupport the show

EP19: Greg Pope is a property developer and investor located in the North West of England. After successfully selling his large estate agency business Greg concentrated on building his property development and finance business. As an entrepreneurial property developer, Greg has looked to fund his developments with creative finance consisting of angel investors, crowdfunding and his own capital. A range of developments have been completed by Greg which include commercial to residential conversions, new build apartment blocks and private luxury housing. Greg devotes a lot of time to building a social profile and connecting with other like-minded people and growing the group brand under which he operates his businesses. In this podcast: - Developing quality homes and products - Crowdfunding developments and social media - Building a brand and becoming an entrepreneur - Building a finance business sector. The Magnus Group have a crowdfund going live this week with Simplecrowdfunding.co.uk and are featured in Property TV's Developing Britain Series soon on Sky Channel 198Support the show

*COMING SOON - BRICKING IT - ON AUDIOBOOK* Want to create a stunning property portfolio and still have time to go to the kids’ school plays? Want to get started now and learn while doing it? My book Bricking It takes you into the world of property development from first purchase to scaling up the business and growing an internationally-known brand. - Choose a strategy which suits your skills and your lifestyle. - Create an attractive brand so investors and partners come to you. - Learn as you go, being prolific not perfect! Here is a 5 minute sample from the audio version of my book, coming soon to Audible. About the Author For Nicole Bremner, property was not an obvious choice. An ex-banker with three kids to work around, she had tried all the usuals - photography, cooking, even knitting. None of them allowed her to contribute to the family finances in the way she wanted. Since her first property development in 2010 (her own home), Nicole’s gross development value has risen to over £120 million. Most recently, she has embraced crowdfunding – raising over £4 million with her team – and currently manages £10m in investor funds. She regularly speaks about her journey into property and entrepreneurship. Hard copy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IP3XlCSupport the show

EP18: What defines success when it comes to personal style? Style consultant, fashionista and former model Lizzie Edwards joins Nicole to talk about dressing for work and making an impact through your personal style. Starting her style career early, Lizzie was 'spotted' by Storm model agency and spent much of the 1990’s working as a fashion model living in London, Milan and Paris and working with some of the leading fashion photographers including Rankin, Corrine Day, and David Sims for magazines The Face, I-D and Dazed & Confused. She also worked for fashion magazines such as Elle, Marie Claire, and Glamour and as a fit model with designers including John Galliano, Jasper Conran, Karl Lagerfeld, Chloe, and Issey Miyake. In 2005 she set up her Style and Wardrobe Consultancy combining this grounding in fashion with a talent and love for shopping and effortless style, and an interest in personal development. ‘I loved advising people on what to wear, and it was a joy to see how my skills helped people become more confident and happy. As my business grew, increasingly many of my clients were executive women. I am also one of only a handful of UK style and image consultants who has been certified by the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI, FLC). I love my work, and have great fun with my clients. In the 12 years since I started my consultancy I have worked with hundreds of women, spoken in front of countless groups and led workshops helping people discover their personal style and upgrade their image.’ In this podcast: - No nonsense advice - Insights on how to create an effortless wardrobe - Dressing for leadership Lizzie’s new book, 'Look Like The Leader You Are; A Seven Step Style Strategy For Ambitious Women', is published this month.Support the show

EP17: Having left school Ollie started to look for a "real" job. To keep him in petrol money for his racing cars Ollie started selling discontinued bathroom products on eBay. His eBay strategy snowballed and he never found the "real" job. Instead, Ollie focused on building his bathroom product company. At just 19 years old the Bathroom Cellar was incorporated and now has a distribution hub, office and showroom based in Kent. Seeing the frustration involved in buying full bathroom suites from multiple retailers and wholesalers Ollie came upon the idea of selling full bathroom suites perfectly curated to your individual bathroom. In 2017 he founded Salacia of London, a disruptive, online bathroom brand alongside long-term family friend Jamie Dixon and Creative Director Simon May. In early 2018 I came onboard as the marketing director. Ollie lives a life that many people only dream about with winters spent in Barbados and summers in St. Tropez. His passion really lies in fast cars and one very unusual license. What struck me about Ollie is just how grounded he is despite his early success and the lifestyle he now lives. Take a listen to hear how this 25-year-old reluctant entrepreneur is changing up an industry he was born into.Support the show

EP16: From a standing start of just one property, 30 years later Avi Dodi’s high-end commercial and residential property development portfolio boasts a global reach spanning the UK, Israel and the US. In 2013, Nicole and Avi became partners and formed London Central Developments - the development partner to East Eight - now developing around 300 units together. Here Avi joins Nicole at April 2018's Quorum Property Club to give insights into his long career in development including: - Keeping construction costs competitive - The UK and London market currently - Building a loyal team in property With a focus on sourcing interesting sites, Avi has navigated the vagrancies of the UK property market to become an expert in creating and handling property and development opportunities. His two sons have recently graduated from university and now work alongside him and with staff who have been with him from the beginning.Support the show

EP15: Property Investor, author and Londonphile Sally (Jing Wang) talks about what it’s like to be a Chinese Investor in London - a perspective you don’t often get to hear. Born in China, she has spent the last 17 years working, living and investing in property in the UK. Author of two property books Buy Smart: what you need to know when investing in UK properties, and her latest book being released this week EXTRAordinary: a peek into UK property magnets’ minds, she has a unique perspective on the property market. The Chinese version has been picked up by one of the best publishers in China and is going live nation-wide from the 12th of May. In this book, she has managed to interview some of the top property ‘legends’ in the U.K. including the founder and chairman of the Berkley group. The book is full of untold stories, fascinating facts, and timeless wisdom. She is the Founder and Director of SJW UK Property Investment Ltd. A company focused on helping the Chinese with their property investments in the UK property market. She has a great passion for three things: business, property, and writing. And it seems that she has managed to combine all her passion together beautifully.Support the show

EP14: In property, there's one thing which ALWAYS needs to be perfect - the numbers. Lisa Conway-Hughes is a financial adviser at a wealth management firm in the City of London. She is a Chartered Independent Financial Adviser and also a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society (PFS). This is the highest qualification a financial adviser can hold and less than 2% of PFS members have reached this. I met Lisa at Sister Snog and we often chat about the relationship between people and money. Lisa has featured in national newspapers such as The Financial Times, The Telegraph, The Independent & The Daily Express commenting on issues as diverse as retirement planning, setting up a savings plan, getting out of debt, and protecting your financial future. Lisa is a Chartered Financial Planner, Independent Financial Advisor, and a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society (PFS) - the highest qualification a financial advisor can hold. There are currently only 1300 Fellows of the PFS in the UK. Lisa holds advanced qualifications with the CII in Personal Tax and Trust Planning, Business Financial Planning, Pension Planning, Investment Planning, and The Financial Planning Process.Support the show

EP13: Rob Lee is a social media speaker, trainer, and strategist, specialising in helping brands to develop a meaningful presence on Snapchat and Instagram. Rob has developed and run several industry-specific workshops, including #PropertyGoLive with Nicole, and ‘Snapchat and Instagram for Recruitment’, which has been attended by brands including BBC Worldwide, Barclays, Virgin Trains and The Ritz. He also has a passion for the charity sector and works closely with the Salvation Army Housing Association, teaching homeless young people how to use social media storytelling in a positive way to improve their relationships, career and community.Support the show

EP12: Voted one of the top 100 young property professionals in the UK 2012 and the only independent consultant make that list (Property Week's 'Hot 100'), Alexandra Notay’s areas of expertise include city economic development, real estate, regeneration and sustainability. She has led projects in London, Moscow, New York, Istanbul, Barcelona and many other global cities. Alex operates as an independent advisor to a range of global organisations from the public and private sectors, providing strategic advice and initiative leadership. Her client portfolio includes Grosvenor, Cushman & Wakefield, IPD (Investment Property Databank) and the Greater London Authority. Alex also sits on a number of boards, including the World Economic Forum’s Building Retrofit Steering Board, the UK Green Property Alliance and as an observer member for the UN ECE Committee on Housing and Land Management. Alex is also on the advisory committee for an independent UK charity promoting educational and career opportunities for women in the UK.Support the show

EP11: Alex Harrington-Griffin, a seasoned entrepreneur in two continents, brings together insight into over 100 land deals, 45-years of family experience, from football clubs to graveyards, and a network of over 100 developers through his private Developers Boardroom group. Ongoing Land Director of award-winning property development firm Coeur de Lion Property, and founder of TrustedLand, the UK’s first land transaction advice platform, Alex believes strongly in business ethics, transparency and bringing land buying into the 21st century. Alex offers audiences an upbeat, inspiring and authentic presentation. Whether chairing development panels or unique and original industry insights. Alex thoroughly enjoys his philanthropic work, as a LandAid nominated Charity Ambassador and Larches Community Trustee.Director @ TrustedLandFounder @ Developers Boardroom;Support the show

EP10: Rob co-founded Crowd with Us, an FCA-approved FinTech property crowdfunding platform in 2014. As a qualified Master Mariner (Ships Captain) Rob has worked both commercially in the shipping industry and on several of the worlds largest privately owned yachts for some of the worlds wealthiest and most influential people, including a senior member of the Saudi Royal Family and former richest man in the world. Since purchasing his first property in London in 2002, with six months vacation per year, in the years that followed he continued to expand his portfolio, refurb, develop and raise investor funds alongside his day job. This eventually culminated in the formation of Crowd with Us. Rob has vast operational and project management expertise is used to running and working alongside large teams and has extensive experience in managing and budgeting multi-million-pound projects. Having retired from the sea Rob is now entirely focused on Crowd with Us. Instagram: rob_wilkinson46 Facebook: Rob Wilkinson LinkedIn: Rob WilkinsonSupport the show

EP9: Property sourcing has become a popular trend for many people wanting to get into property. Sourcers – are you being compliant? There is regulation around sourcing which few property professionals know about. Property sourcer and trained architect Laura McLoughney has a layered previous experience in Healthcare & Operations for urgent and primary care services in both UK & Ireland, with responsibility for data protection policy & process implementation and adherence. She advises start-ups on data protection processes and has a real desire to ensure that private data is well protected at a time when we share more and more online. On today’s podcast: Property sourcing – what makes you compliant? GDPR – what you need to know about data protection e.g databases as of May 2018 Project Management tips and CRM.Support the show

EP8: Robin ​is ​the ​CEO ​of ​Bamboo ​Auctions ​and ​Duomo. ​He ​qualified ​as ​a ​corporate ​solicitor in ​London ​and ​practised ​for ​a ​number ​of ​years, largely ​in ​the ​TMT ​and ​Corporate ​Real Estate ​sector. It ​was ​personal ​experiences ​of ​the ​auction ​sector ​that ​prompted ​Robin ​to ​found Bamboo ​Auctions, ​with ​the ​belief ​that ​property ​transactions ​should ​be ​fast, ​certain, transparent ​, and ​excellent ​value ​for ​money. Duomo ​takes ​this ​fundamental ​belief ​and ​applies ​them ​to ​the ​new ​homes ​market. The ​first ​come ​first ​serve ​reservation ​system ​is ​outdated. ​Being ​at ​the ​back ​of ​the ​queue means ​buyers ​could ​miss ​out ​on ​their ​dream ​home. With ​Duomo, ​buyers ​can ​place ​their ​highest ​offer ​online ​for ​individual ​new ​build properties, ​with ​the ​chance ​to ​increase ​that ​offer ​over ​the ​sale ​period. ​The ​highest ​offer when ​the ​sale ​period ​ends ​reserves ​that ​property. In ​his ​spare ​time, ​Robin ​enjoys ​playing ​and ​following ​both ​cricket ​and ​rugby ​and ​is ​a Harlequins ​fan.Support the show

EP7: Matthew Siddell has been investing in property since 2001. An experienced entrepreneur, property investor and property developer, he has bought, developed and sold many millions of pounds worth of property. He has also helped countless other people with their property-related challenges. Matthew is a regular public speaker and the founder and host of PPN Knightsbridge, a joint venture with Progressive Property. Since it began in 2015, thousands of people have attended to listen to Matthew’s contacts discuss a variety of entrepreneurial and property-related topics some of which have been filmed and can be viewed here. Matthew is also the founder and host of property developers club Quorum which gives investors, developers and professionals the opportunity to collaborate, share contacts and knowledge, and massively accelerate their progress.Support the show

EP6: Gavriel is founder and CEO of REalyse, the UK's leading big data analysis platform, helping property developers and investors to better understand the market, its opportunities and risks. Having previously worked in derivative structuring and quantitative finance with several hedge funds, he joined Quintain and then Essential Living, overseeing analytics across their £bn developments. The lack of fast, accurate, and reliable data in the market is what prompted him to create REalyse.Support the show

EP5: Starting out as a software engineer in Silicon Valley, John made his first investment when he was 25. A ‘nothing down’ deal after a weekend seminar on the same. Yes, a Saturday and Sunday weekend seminar followed by exchanging on a purpose by Monday afternoon. They did not say you had to go slower. John is a proper software engineer who spent years working on interesting projects with famous people and companies you would recognise. In the 1990s John moved to London to take up an IT role at Swiss Bank Corp. The oldest of the 3-big Swiss banks. After some mergers, the name changed to UBS. These days, John is a multi-national landlord with property from Hawaii to Bradford. Yes, a spread of 11 time zones and multiple legal systems. Real estate really is all about finance the legal details. Having received a lot of help from others along the way, John is happy to speak with people when they have questions. He runs an Ask John hotline where people can book in for a 20 minute call. No strings. Just a bit of ‘Pay it forward’.For more information, visit Property FortressSupport the show

EP4: Andrea is a writer and communications consultant in the property industry. She most recently worked as Head of Marketing and Communications EMEA at CBRE Global Investors where she oversaw the corporate and programme marketing, press, branding and internal communications in the region. Andrea began her career as a journalist at Property Week before moving on to be editor of EuroProperty for seven years. Following this, she worked for various industry bodies including the Urban Land Institute as well as spending three years as a director and interim CEO at INREV in Amsterdam, and one year at its sister organisation ANREV in Hong Kong. She is currently working as a consultant in the industry while working on a book about the history of the modern European property industry.For more information, visit Women Talk Real Estate Support the show

EP3: Mark is a partner at Firstplan, a Central London planning consultancy based on Bermondsey Street, SE1. He has over 10 years of experience dealing with a variety of developments across London and the UK, including a range of residential, mixed-use and retail, restaurant and commercial developments, as well as high-end, smaller-scale residential schemes such as basements and listed building alterations and extensions. Mark first worked with Nicole on her City Road scheme – winning a planning appeal enabling her to build 2 additional storeys of residential on the roof of the building – and has subsequently assisted with a number of her other ongoing developments in Hackney, including the St. Matthias Club in Dalston and the Paintworks site on Kingsland Road. He specialises in managing and negotiating with local authorities and advising developers on planning strategies aimed at helping them to maximise the planning potential of their sites. Support the show

EP2: Atuksha’s background is in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and data analytics. Over 15+ years, she has helped businesses, across many industries build a raving fan base through her CRM consulting business. Her focus is now crowdfunding. In 2013, Atuksha co-founded Simple Backing, a property focused Peer to Peer Lending (P2P) platform. She then launched a second platform, Simple Equity in August 2016 following feedback from the crowd. P2P (including investing using the Innovative Finance ISA) and Equity projects now sit alongside each other under her brand ‘Simple Crowdfunding’. Being an active property investor herself, she understands the benefits that crowdfunding brings to this industry. Atuksha is also a director of the UK Crowdfunding Association and in 2017 won the National Venus Award for ‘Influential Woman of the Year’. Support the show

EP1: Nicole Bremner speaks to Antony Slumbers – 20th September 2017 Antony has over 20 years of experience developing and running online technology companies, primarily within the commercial office and property management sectors. He currently runs the office research site Cityoffices.net, the SaaS software company Glasnost21.com, blogs at antonyslumbers.com, and writes a technology & real estate column for Estates Gazette. He consults widely with companies looking to leverage technology within the real estate sector. For more information visit antonyslumbers.comSupport the show