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476 | From $30k Debt to a $2.78M Portfolio: How He Rebuilt His Finances and Confidence After a Failed Business Venture – Chat with James

 

Imagine waking up to find yourself $30,000 in debt with a restaurant business turned bad and a great deal of self-doubt left in its wake.

Now fast forward a decade or so to find… 

You’ve amassed a $2.78 million property portfolio; you are now confident on your path to helping others and you are financially empowered.  

This is the rollercoaster ride of James, today’s articulate and inspirational Summer Series guest. 

From growing up “material poor but experience rich” in the heart of Canada (You’ll have to tune in to find out how this Aussie family found themselves in the remote province of Manitoba) to running a successful bar business that ended in disaster, we’re tracing the peaks and troughs in James’ career and financial life. 

Together, we unpack how he snowballs out of this debt, the advantages that come from having a wonderful accountability partner and wife, and his passionate pathway to self-development. 

Plus, we’ll dive into that heart-dropping moment that this self-professed “enthusiastic amateur” realised HE was working alongside spruikers 😮  

Yet another fantastic story that highlights the importance of smart money management, resilience, the power of financial education and so much more!  

Thank you for coming to the couch to share your story, James! Listen now folks.

 

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Timestamps

  • 0:00 – From $30k Debt to a $2.78M Portfolio: How He Rebuilt His Finances and Confidence After a Failed Business Venture – Chat with James  
  • 1:22 – Welcome James!  
  • 2:43 – Travelling Family and Two-Dollar Chores  
  • 7:09 – “Materialistic poor but experience rich”  
  • 8:16 – A 6L tub of ice cream for dinner?!  
  • 11:11 – What happened when Mum took the reins financially?  
  • 15:50 – Pivoting from AFL to Events 
  • 18:20 – Money management…on a business level  
  • 19:53 – The Mistake Venture  
  • 23:25 – The financially transformative career he swapped into 
  • 27:25 – How he got out of $30k of debt 😮  
  • 31:37 – What did it feel like being financially free?  
  • 32:13 – Next Steps & Self Development    
  • 34:44 – …and then he realised he had been working with spruikers 🙁  
  • 39:43 – A warning from a self-confessed enthusiastic amateur  
  • 44:08 – THIS is how they decided where to buy  
  • 47:49 – Construction Grants & COVID 
  • 52:16 – Their first cottage investment property 
  • 56:32 – The perks of an accountability partner  
  • 58:10 – What has it been like being a landlord? 
  • 59:40 – Pulling the trigger (again) in Perth  
  • 1:03:19 – He now owns a $2.78M property portfolio  
  • 1:06:58 – What security means to James  
  • 1:11:51 – The card game that inspired him to share his story  
  • 1:16:10 – Folks, look at your skillsets  
  • 1:18:52 – Thank you, James! What a fantastic conversation  
  • 1:24:52 – We’re giving away some exciting stuff very soon…  

 

How To “Cheat” The Property Game: The 5-Step Framework, Money SMARTS and Meeting The Industry Players

“Cheat?” By this we mean… How to “Fast Track” The Property Game by getting the PROVEN method from the get-go.

In all honesty… if you’re looking to “rig” the system, or are chasing a “Get Rich Quick” scheme, then you’re likely not going to succeed in property investing… especially over the long term!

That said, there IS a simple 5-Step framework to follow that will make your property investing experience a whole lot easier and much more fruitful… which, of course, we’re unpacking in today’s episode! Plus, we’re diving deep into our famous Money SMARTS system – it’s a no B.S. money management system that will keep you ahead of the game by trapping more surplus cash in only 10 minutes a month (yes, really!… this system is currently transforming more than 15,000 everyday folks’ bank account as we speak!).

On top of that, we’re also walking you through the Industry Players – that is, the major players in the property industry who provide advice. Warning: Not all of these individuals can be trusted, so it’s vital you know what professionals to use and which “Property Spruikers” to avoid at ALL costs!

Listen now to get our proven 5-Step Framework, our simple money management system designed to trap more surplus cash AND meet all the industry players!

Don’t forget, to get further insights and “play along at home” by picking up a FREE physical copy of our book here: http://www.thearmchairguide.com.au/

 

Here’s a bit of what we cover in today’s episode…

  • The Five Steps to Property Investing – The “Yellow Brick Road” to Financial Peace
  • Money SMARTS: The Simple Money Management System That Traps More Surplus in Less Than 10 Minutes A Month
  • Free vs. Free: Who Should Property Investors Take Their Advice From?
  • Who is really on the side of the property buyer?
  • What is a Buyers Agent and do you need one?
  • How to spot a property spruiker
  • Where should ALL of your income go?
  • Why is an Offset Account so powerful?
  • When should you use a credit card?

 

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457 | CHRIS VOSS: FBI Hostage Negotiation Masterclass on Why You Should Never Split the Difference

Folks…we’re going to be honest with you. 

This episode took us 4 years (and countless emails) to land, and that’s because today’s super special guest is none other than the famous… 

CHRIS VOSS, former FBI hostage negotiator and author of the book Never Split the Difference!  

 He has had a jaw-dropping, movie-worthy career working for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that spans 24 years. Across the time, he has worked in roles such as the Lead International Kidnapping Negotiator and Hostage Negotiation Representative for the National Security Council’s Hostage Working Group (Yep. We’re also jealous of those titles 😉) 

But of course, that’s not all! In 2019, he went on to create and narrate The Art of Negotiation Masterclass and is currently the CEO of the Black Swan Group. He also works as adjunct Professor at Harvard Law School, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and as a lecturer at the Marshall School of Business at University of Southern California. 

Basically, Chris has had a lifetime of experience in resolving crises and high-stake negotiations and today, we get to sit down with this inspiration and discover how to use his knowledge to win the property game.  

From the #3 tactics Chris uses to gain the upper hand in negotiations to the 3 extremely different and crucial Yes commitments, we’re digging into Chris’s fascinating brain to understand exactly what Tactical Empathy is and why you should NEVER split the difference.  

It’s an episode that’s been 4 years in the making and we promise you – it’s one that’ll completely enthral you. Give it a listen now folks!  

 

P.S. Be sure to stick around ‘til the end to hear the two golden tactics that’ll make you, as a buyer, the one they want to sell to!

 

 Give it a listen now or watch the Episode below! 

 

Free Stuff Mentioned… 

  • (NOT FREE) Join Chris’ global group coaching sessions on Fireside! Deep dive into one topic every month with the Black Swan’s best coaches. Find out more here.  

 

Here’s some of the gold we cover… 

  • 00:00 – CHRIS VOSS: FBI Hostage Negotiation Masterclass on Why You Should Never Split the Difference  
  • 3:18 – Mindset Minute: People default to whatever society tells them…  
  • 8:11 – We’ve been chasing this interview for 4 years?!?!  
  • 10:48 – Leading by example & learning money habits in college  
  • 14:06 – Kidnapping in Haiti…    
  • 17:05 – What’s more stressful?? 
  • 18:16 – When you put predictably in the process… 😮 
  • 19:47 – Putting certainty into the conversation  
  • 21:23 – “No plan ever survives the first encounter with the battlefield”  
  • 22:08 – The Accusations Order   
  • 24:26 – Listen to someone who….  
  • 27:46 – Sympathy vs. Empathy  
  • 28:18 – Tactical Empathy – it’s all about the packaging😉  
  • 30:50 – The Lizard Brain: These levels actually change in your brain…  
  • 32:59 – Use this 1 line to get people to open up!  
  • 34:17 – Never Split the Difference 
  • 37:26 – The Tactics & Question Chris Uses to Gain the Upper Hand 
  • 38:52 – Hearing “That’s Right” vs. Saying “That’s Right”!!!  
  • 40:44 – Why is “That’s Right” better than “Yes”?   
  • 42:51 – Manhattan Bank: The very first hostage negotiation he ever did!  
  • 46:38 – The Dark Side of Empathy  
  • 47:31 – What a win-win solution looks like  
  • 49:11 – Tone: They either fought, ran or flew 
  • 52:43 – Calm is Contagious (Here’s why)  
  • 53:44 – Like father, like son: Learning by watching 
  • 55:52 – How to use tactical empathy when buying properties  
  • 57:37 – Mirroring & Labelling: Why it increases your chances!  
  • 59:58 – Why Chris does what he does… 
  • 1:01:20 – The Black Swan Method 
  • 1:02:38 – Join Chris’s global group coaching sessions! Find out more about Fireside now.  

 

And… 

  • 1:05:47 – Wow! Thank you Chris – what an amazing episode!  
  • 1:12:05 – Lifehack: How can labelling and mirroring work with your budget?  
  • 1:13:38 – What’s Making Property News: WARNING! There’s a taxpayer creep… 

 

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DON’T Invest in Property Without These Four Foundational Levers…

The process of building wealth is like operating a bulldozer…

What do we mean by that?

Well, a bulldozer comes with a few levers that you’ll need to push and pull to make sure that it’s doing what it’s meant to do. Likewise, when it comes to building your property portfolio, there are “Four Foundational Levers” that you’ll need to adjust to achieve your own specific and unique end goal.

And the faster you can adjust each of these levers, the quicker you’ll get to your goal.

To put this into perspective… Let’s say you’re building a house. First, you’d start with the number of rooms you need (the floor plan), then you’d focus on the size (the measurements), then the engineering (how it’s going to be built) and, finally, what it’s going to be built from (building materials). Without these things you can’t build the house as you planned to build it, right? Not to mention, if you changed just one of these things you automatically affect the other three.

And, yes, the same applies when you’re building wealth. You need ALL four levers and if you adjust one you impact ALL the rest….

So. What are the Four Levers when it comes to building wealth? And why are these so important for a property investor?!

Listen now to find out!

Don’t forget, you can get further insights and “play along at home” by picking up a FREE physical copy of our book here: http://www.thearmchairguide.com.au/

 

Here’s a bit of what we cover in today’s episode…

  • The Four Foundational Levers To Financial Peace and How They Work Together
  • How To Use The Four Foundational Levers To Align Your Passive Income Target With Your Current Circumstance
  • How can you PLAN your property portfolio?
  • Why won’t a “Cookie-Cutter” approach cut it?
  • How do you work out how much money you’ll need to retire?
  • When should you start earning that passive income?
  • What’s the difference between discretionary and essential spending?
  • How much do kids cost?!

 

Free Resources

  • Free Book – The Armchair Guide To Property Investing: How to Retire on $2,000 A Week (please just pay for postage – we’ll pay for the book and send it anywhere in Australia for you.)
  • The Property Couch PodcastThe Insider’s Guide to Property Finance and Money Management (This is Australia’s #1 Property Podcast with over 307+ episodes that features HEAPS of simple and actionable frameworks, countless interviews with the best minds in the Australian property and finance industry and a ridiculous number of free resources to help you at any stage of the property investment journey)

 

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The Game of Property Investing: How To Win Before You Even Play

Are you curious about the single factor that distinguishes a thriving property investor from one facing financial challenges?

Knowledge.

Well, to take that one step further… it is actually the RIGHT knowledge!

Property Investing is a game. Sure, it’s a game that requires part “Art” and part “Science”, but it’s just like any other game… there are “rules” you need to play by. And these rules determine whether you win or lose.

So, what would be possible for you if you ALREADY knew how to win at The Game of Property Investing?

In this episode – one of a ten-part mini-series of our #1 bestselling book, The Armchair Guide to Property Investing: How to Retire on $2,000 a week – introduces you to The Cardinal Rule every property investor must know if they want to build a multimillion-dollar property portfolio that creates a passive income for life!

Listen now to get Rule #1: How To Win Before You Even Play!

Get further insights and “play along at home” by picking up a FREE physical copy of our book here: http://www.thearmchairguide.com.au/

Here’s a bit of what we cover in today’s episode…

  • Who are we to teach The Game of Property Investing, anyway?
  • A behind the scenes look out our personal experiences as property investors
  • How To Adopt The Winning Mindset of A Successful Property Investor
  • Why Property Investors Fail: The Barriers To Lasting Wealth And How To Avoid Them
  • Why Your Money Attitude Will Either Cripple You OR Propel You Forward
  • Why don’t the majority of people succeed as property investors?
  • The “Have-Nots and Won’t Haves” vs. The “Will-Haves” (use these insights to see where you currently sit!)
  • The best place to start…
  • Personal Values and Money Alignment
  • Bryce Holdaway’s Mindset Tips (a sneak peak)
  • Ben Kingsley’s Action Plan (a sneak peak)

 

Free Resources

  • Free Book – The Armchair Guide To Property Investing: How to Retire on $2,000 A Week (please just pay for postage – we’ll pay for the book and send it anywhere in Australia for you.)
  • The Property Couch PodcastThe Insider’s Guide to Property Finance and Money Management (This is Australia’s #1 Property Podcast with over 307+ episodes that features HEAPS of simple and actionable frameworks, countless interviews with the best minds in the Australian property and finance industry and a ridiculous number of free resources to help you at any stage of the property investment journey)

 

Episodes from The Property Couch to Further Support You…

 

 

 

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