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Going Against the Greats – Why You Shouldn’t Pay Yourself First!

Note: This episode is a re-run of one of our older episodes. It originally aired on 8th June 2017 😊  

According to Albert Einstein, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it…and he who doesn’t, pays it.” 

In this week’s episode, Bryce and Ben discuss the fascinating power of compounding. 

Tune is as they answer listeners’ questions, explain how you benefit from delayed gratification, and share their experiences and advice on property investing! 

   

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Additional Resources

 

Timestamps

    • 0:00 – Going Against the Greats – Why You Shouldn’t Pay Yourself First 
    • 4:35 – Tom Panos: “80% of winning is beginning” 
    • 5:58 – Mastering the power of money 
    • 6:56 – Listener Question #1 – Chris 
    • 9:09 – Would you prefer $1,000,000 now, or $0.01 today and double it every day for 30 days? 
    • 18:51 – The benefits of delayed gratification 
    • 24:25 – Leverage is the independent umpire 
    • 27:04 – Dud = dead on arrival? 
    • 30:17 – Listener Question #2 – Greg 
    • 30:33 – Why you shouldn’t pay yourself first! 
    • 32:51 – The plastic money world 
    • 33:42 – MoneySMARTS – the holistic approach to managing your money 
    • 36:46 – Ultimately, it’s about making sure you are enjoying life! 
    • 38:16 – The cup size theory… 
    • 40:33 – Plan to become what you plan to become 
    • 42:05 – Advice from Ben & Bryce on whether you should invest in the current market! 
    • 44:10 – LocationScore 
    • 47:22 – Bryce’s Life Hack 

 

Redefining Debt: The Game Changing Strategy You Need to Hear

In this week’s episode, Bryce makes a guest appearance on the Wealth Time Freedom (WTF) podcast, hosted by Terry Condon!   

They cover a wide range of topics including:
        💵 Horrible, tolerable and productive debt
        🏘️ How to pick an investment grade property
        👩‍👦‍👦 Demographic shifts that are likely to impact property prices over the next 5-10 years 

This bonus episode is all about the courage to pursue passion over expectations, cultivating financial resilience, and playing the long game of property investment! 

 

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Timestamps

  • 0:00 – Redefining Debt: The Game Changing Strategy You Need to Hear 
  • 0:50 – The “Man in the Ferrari” paradox 
  • 4:09 – What piqued Bryce’s interest in property (back in 1998!) 
  • 6:50 – On Dad’s generation, mindset & influence 
  • 13:27 – Starting his own business 
  • 17:10 – When the Global Financial Crisis hit 
  • 18:27 – What advice Bryce has for his younger self 
  • 20:16 – Leaning into the “Scary Ugly” 
  • 21:49 – How The Property Couch podcast started in 2015 
  • 23:39 – We Fix Bad Advice – the barbershop analogy 
  • 25:09 – People need guides, not heroes! 
  • 29:18 – Why the best way to learn is to teach 
  • 30:52 – The journey to helping 10,000 clients get into the property market 
  • 34:26 – Horrible, tolerable and productive debt 
  • 37:21 – How to retire on $2,000 a week 
  • 42:14 – Control your debt to control your life 
  • 44:45 – How to pick a great investment asset! 
  • 56:35 – Emotional forecasting – do you do this? 
  • 58:43 – How baby boomer wealth transfers will reshape the housing market 
  • 1:01:36 – Must listen for anyone looking to get into property, but not quite sure if it’s the right time! 

 

Exploring “Scarcity” in Property Investment

Note: This episode is a re-run of one of our older episodes. It originally aired on 12th November 2015 😊  

In today’s episode, we dive deep into why the old adage of ‘location, location, location’ still rings true for property investment. We explore how 80% of your return is determined by where you buy, and only 20% by what you buy. 

One of the three filters in our asset selection criteria is scarcity, and today we take a close look at that concept. What exactly do we mean when we refer to scarcity in property investing? Are there certain elements in particular to look out for that will increase your property’s value? 

Throughout the episode, we’ll also underscore the importance of considering owner-occupier appeal in your investments, why developers favour high-density projects, and why smaller investors should hone in on scarcity in top-tier locations. 

Get comfy because this bonus episode is all about helping you understand the crucial role of scarcity and how it can ensure your next investment decision is a savvy one! 

 

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Timestamps  

  • 0:00 – Exploring “Scarcity” in Property Investment 
  • 04:16 – When searching for your next investment, try asking the agent this question… 
  • 06:33 – 3 important filters when it comes to asset selection 
  • 07:24 – The two different parts to scarcity 
  • 07:33 – 20% of your return comes from the property, while 80% comes from the…?  
  • 11:46 – Consider the property’s proximity to the CBD… 
  • 13:56 – …as well as whether the land is fully utilised 
  • 14:28 – Peter Koulizos on the 3 Ls of property value 
  • 21:51 – Choosing the correct property is important, even though it only represents 20% of the formula! 
  • 24:21 – Linking back to the Buyer’s Decision Quadrant 

 

478 | What Happens When Money is Used to Control: How She Escaped It & Overcame Scarcity & Gender Wealth Inequality – Chat with Amanda

 

For our final episode in our 2024 Summer Series, we’re welcoming Amanda, an extraordinary guest who is not only a TPC listener but also an empowering qualified property investment advisor at Ben’s advisory!   

Today, she’s sharing an incredibly eye-opening and gut-wrenching story…  

Amanda grew up in an environment where…

“Money was frequently used as one of the tools on the coercive control toolbelt by my dad… There was also financial inequity between the males and females in my family growing up.”   

From battling psychological, physical and financial abuse to rebuilding her family’s life from scratch after a life-changing epiphany, we’re unpacking a tale that demonstrates Amanda’s strength and determination at every turn.   

But this story isn’t just about Amanda.   

We also get to celebrate how her inspirational supermum escapes from this abusive relationship and takes control of her future – also using property as a vehicle! 🙌🙌🙌      

This episode explores the scars that are left from financial abuse, the determination and bravery it takes to start again, and the financial disparity (be it finances, property investing or superannuation) that still exists between men and women.  

  

It’s a truly impactful and heartwarming story – we’re finishing our 2024 Summer Series with a guest we’re so proud to have on the couch and in our team.  

 

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Helpful Resources

This week’s episode explores serious financial issues. For those looking for assistance or support, especially in dealing with financial abuse, you are not alone. Below, you’ll find a collection of helpful resources and links. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for support.  

  • 1800RESPECT is a 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced or is at risk of these occurring. Learn more about what financial abuse looks like on their webpage or YouTube 
  • Facing financial abuse? Equip yourself with 1800’s financial abuse support toolkit.  
  • Financial counsellors can be contacted via 1800RESPECT or the national debt helpline on 1800 007 007. You can also visit the National Debt Helpline’s webpage.   
  • The Centre for Women’s Economic Safety offers a supportive space for individuals seeking guidance on financial matters. You have the option to schedule an appointment through their Money Clinic online, or you can call them at 1800 730 031. (Please note – they do not provide direct financial assistance.)  
  • Each state and territory has police specifically dedicated to supporting family and domestic violence. Often called Domestic Violence Liaison Officers (usually women), those facing financial abuse can ask to speak with one at a nearby police station.  

 

Timestamps

  • 0:00 – What Happens When Money is Used to Control: How She Escaped It & Overcame Scarcity & Gender Wealth Inequality   
  • 1:26 – Welcome Amanada!  
  • 1:59 – Living with financial abuse 🙁  
  • 4:36 – “Our psychological, physical and financial safety were shifting plates beneath us” 
  • 6:26 – What was it like living with financial gender disparity?  
  • 8:30 – First jobs and sent away to boarding school 
  • 12:15 – Growing up with a parent who was narcissistic…  
  • 14:36 How she used these experiences to positively shape her life.  
  • 16:00 – Cutting contact & finding courage at her wedding  
  • 17:32 – Ben’s family faced financial abuse too. Here’s his story.  
  • 20:51 – Amanda’s mum used property to change her financial future 🙌🙌🙌  
  • 22:42 – From the grieving period to re-building confidence  
  • 29:32 – Amanda’s first big rock in the jar!   
  • 30:37 – Managing money as a couple & love languages  
  • 32:34 – The solvent money management system they used to save   
  • 33:54 – “We jumped onto the property ladder on an oily rag”  
  • 36:50 – Raising Kids & Renovating: Why did they decide to stay?  
  • 41:23 – The 10-property strategy  
  • 45:00 – Amanda’s epiphany moment and leaving it all behind…  
  • 47:39 – What motivated them to make this life-changing leap? 
  • 49:17 – Finding their dream home!  
  • 51:52 – Future plans & landing the debt plane ✈️ 
  • 53:22 – The transformational career pivot & finding The Property Couch 
  • 57:11 The War on Wage Disparity  
  • 1:02:33 – “I just want to live my life authentically”  
  • 1:04:15 – Folks, you can always pivot.  
  • 1:10:20 – A message to anyone facing coercive control… 
  • 1:16:19 – Amanda, we’re so proud of you!  
  • 1:20:10 – “Where I am right NOW is my FAULT, IF…”  
  • 1:21:14 – Our Mission   
  • 1:22:30 – How can the Moorr platform help with your Lifestyle by Design?  
  • 1:33:20 – Stay tuned! We’ve got historically revolutionary updates in store!  
  • 1:40:50 – Keep sending us your stories! We read every single one of them 🙂  

 

How to Create $2,000 A Week – Six Real Life Case Studies from Six Very Different Investors

Want to hear how six very different people — that’s different ages, different incomes, different incomes and different demographics — ALL managed to build a multimillion-dollar property portfolio that creates $2,000 a week in passive income?

Yep. They each hit that magical figure of $2K per week in passive income!

So… how’d they do it?!

Psst.. for a FULL breakdown into all the numbers and property portfolio builds for each case study, please pick up your  FREE physical copy of The Armchair Guide to Property Investing here: http://www.thearmchairguide.com.au/

 

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

  • Six Real Life Case Studies!
  • How much do kids really cost?
  • What is Consequential Finance?
  • What are the Four Levers to Financial Peace?
  • What’s the biggest challenge for Millennials?
  • What’s the interest rate we use to model out our property portfolio builds?
  • The Money and Wealth Accumulation Model
  • The Variables and Assumptions we use 

 

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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