Get Invested With Bushy Martin

Savvy property investors know that good buyer’s agents are worth their weight in gold - saving you lots of time, money and stress. And our guest on this episode is one of the best. Tracy Leske, founder of Cherish Property, is a multiple award winning buyer’s agent based in South East Queensland, who has been involved in all facets of the residential property industry for nearly 20 years. Tracy was listed in the Top 10 Property Specialists in Australia by The Property Investor Magazine, along with myself, Bushy Martin. Tracy operates on the motto that: ‘If it will be, it is up to me!’ And like all successful professionals that I know, she gives freely to others and shares a passion for voiceless and innocent animals, establishing her own award winning not-for-profit group Oceans 2 Earth. This group has achieved incredible things in animal welfare around the world over the last seven years. In this episode you'll learn the ins and outs of property from all angles, but also learn about the value of giving back.

As an author, speaker and world leading entrepreneur, Matthew Michalewicz is one of the very few people who doesn’t just walk his talk, he sprints it! Over the last 30 years Matthew has repeatedly demonstrated the ability to move into any industry, start from scratch and build large global, profitable, successful, scalable and saleable businesses. His is a modern day story of David and Goliath where he has been able to enter into multiple industries as a new, small player and very quickly position himself as an industry leader. He is a living breathing example of what we call Living By Design – visualising his ideal future outcome and then developing the step by step principles, processes and people to make it happen. He has repeatedly demonstrated that he achieves anything & everything that he sets his mind to. He has formula-ized and codified success into a repeatable process that can be applied to any situation. Let me give you a very brief run down on his achievements to date: To fund his lifestyle du

A little more than five years ago, Kevin Graham was living comfortably in Adelaide, South Australia, with a secure government job in IT. He was dabbling in the local property market, and seemingly setting himself up nicely. But Kevin felt trapped on the treadmill and longed to break free. Fast forward to today, Kevin is a globetrotting online entrepreneur currently based in idyllic Chiang Mai, Thailand. He's built a strong, location independent business that gives him the freedom and flexibility to do what he likes, when he likes, where he likes. How did he transform his life in such a short period of time? Kevin shares his story and insights with Bushy Martin.  Connect with Kevin Graham - https://kevingraham.com/  Get Invested is the podcast dedicated to time poor professionals who want to work less and live more. Join Bushy Martin, one of Australia’s top 10 property specialists, as he and his influential guests share know-how on the ways investing in property can unlock the life you always dreamed about and

Why do people chase new jobs, or new businesses, thinking the grass will be greener on the other side, only to find they’re left with more of the same? Ruth Morgan, a career wellbeing and success coach and the founder of Creating Healthy Careers, answers this question and many more from the world of ‘work’. Ruth coaches people to achieve success and new levels of high performance in their careers and business, but in a sustainable way, helping them optimise their wellbeing as well as their workplace. She draws on learnings from 25 years in the executive recruitment and career transition markets, where she saw addiction and fatigue impact the health, relationships and wellbeing of too many people. Ruth believes that a career should add to your life, not detract from it. And it starts with aligning your career with your passion and purpose. In this episode, Ruth shares her challenging, empowering and actionable steps to success with Bushy Martin. Get Invested is the podcast dedicated to time poor professionals

Luke Schenscher is the gentle giant who found his way to the pinnacle of elite sport, playing basketball in the NBA with the likes of the Chicago Bulls and Portland Trailblazers.  He played at the highest level in Germany as well as at home in Australia with the Adelaide 36ers, Perth Wildcats and Townsville Crocs in a high profile NBL career. Luke also represented his country with the Australian Boomers. On paper, it looks like he was living the dream but the reality is very different. Luke had to fight tooth and nail and overcome endless challenges to maintain his place alongside the best of the best in basketball.  Luke shares amazing insights and lessons from the journey about the relationship between the body and mind, high performance and rules for success.  Get Invested is the podcast dedicated to time poor professionals who want to work less and live more. Join Bushy Martin, one of Australia’s top 10 property specialists, as he and his influential guests share know-how on the ways investing in property

This episode is going to challenge your views on how to achieve high performance, in terms of what ‘high performance’ really is and how to make it happen. Greg Layton takes us on his fascinating, around the world journey, which has included evangelical Catholicism, desert ultra-marathons, training with monks and kung-fu masters, NLP, hypnosis and the art of framing. These experiences, and years of self-discovery, have enabled Greg to distill the essence and psychology of high performance. He has gone on to work with sporting greats like Martina Navratilova and many other elite athletes, helping them take their careers to the next level. Greg has been there, done it, and now walks his talk to help others do the same. If you’re an intrapreneur, middle manager or a time poor professional who is continuously frustrated with where your life and career is at, and want to position yourself for purpose and impact, then you’ll love this episode with Greg Layton.  And if listeners want to tap into the Chief Maker’s per

Kym Nitschke is an accountant, financial planner, a licenced builder and an active property investor. How many ‘accountant builders’ have you met? He is, by definition, a maverick – an independently minded person and non-conformist who thinks outside the square and follows through. Kym has built a strong property portfolio that affords him a great lifestyle including a beautiful property on acreage in the Adelaide Hills. And he also owns and runs an accounting practice where he helps medical professionals and other intraprenuers and entrepreneurs to live by design and not by default. In this insightful discussion you will learn: How he nearly walked away from property never to return after his first venture What he then learned about property that put him back on to the road to success His best tips on how to save tax He is a great down to earth guy who calls it as it is, you’re sure to enjoy this interview with Kym Nitschke. Nitschke Nancarrow - http://nitschkenancarrow.com.au/ Kym Nitschke, Accounting Ins

When it comes to the topic of your future home, the age old question is sure to come up - do I buy or build?  In our experience at Know How, building can save you tens of thousands of dollars and unleash huge value into your property portfolio. But some investors are put off by the horror stories shared by those who have had nightmare experiences with building. There are few people better positioned to address the risks, uncertainty and complexity in building than our guest Natalie Stevens. Natalie is the founder and CEO of Build In Oz, an online membership based platform that shares the benefits of building with Australian families who are looking to upgrade their existing home or break into home ownership for the first time.  Natalie, who is also author of Building Home and Better Business, Better Life, Better World, reveals her step by step building process, which is guaranteed to save you time, money and stress. We also discuss how to get a better lifestyle for less, how Natalie gives back through her cha

The latest episode of Get Invested is one you might not want to listen to while driving or doing something else. Instead, you might want to sit down with a pen and some paper to take notes. Our guest, Tom Hector, is one of South Australia’s most successful real estate agents, having sold more than 200 properties in the past year. If that sounds like a lot, it’s because it is. Tom has an incredible eye for the real estate market and knows how to leverage relationships to get the best prices possible for his clients. Tom and I spoke for close to an hour on a number of fascinating topics, including plenty of inside tips for making the real estate market work for you. This is one you definitely won’t want to miss. During the episode, we talk about: The insane work culture behind real estate How to select a real estate salesperson The best way to build real relationships Why the real estate game is “all mental” Insider property knowledge for South Australia How Tom’s past failures influence his current view on th

While property is often touted as one of the safest means of investing your money, individual property markets can be incredibly fickle. But thanks to Doron Peleg and his team at RiskWise Property Research, we have some people who are using the power of data and algorithms to make property investment more of a science and less of a guessing game. On this episode of Get Invested, Doron and I have a fruitful chat about the importance of rationality in investment. He’s an incredibly intelligent fellow and has a lot to say that will surprise you. We also talk about: Why historical data can be misleading The usefulness of rationality, data and planning ahead Why you should always be thinking in the long-term Whether hotspots are really “hot” Top insights into local Australian markets How houses have always outperformed units in Australia’s property market The many ways politics can affect the property market Why couples can make great property investment teams Links: LinkedIn RiskWise Property ResearchSee omny

Successful people in all walks of life exhibit some common traits. You’ll find that most are lifelong learners. They’re always questioning. They’re often big readers, and always seek out knowledge - improving and honing their skills.   But most of all they’re not afraid to reach out to the best of the best in their field and learn from them. It’s a trait that my guest Tyrone Shum on this episode of Get Invested – has turned into an art form. Tyrone is host of the hugely popular Property Investory podcast. In essence, he picks the brains of the crème de la crème in the property investment game so you and I can benefit from their experience and knowledge.   Tyrone’s own story – from real estate agent to digital marketing guru, nomad entrepreneur to top podcast host and budding property developer – is an inspiration in itself.   Here are some of the brain-filling goodies you’ll get from my chat with Tyrone:   Why knowledge is nothing without action Distilling the wisdom of property experts through their stories

Making money for the right reasons: what does this entail? Peter Finn, Managing Director of Face Contracting and fellow podcaster, thinks you should make sure that you have a profound sense of fulfilment and peace of mind in your career and your personal life. Several years ago, Peter was immensely successful but still found himself depressed. So he saw a psychologist and reevaluated what was important in his life.   This practice of looking at what’s important in life is what the latest episode of the Get Invested podcast is all about. Peter and I had a great chat about what he’s learned throughout his career in the mining industry, and why fostering healthy relationships is the most important thing you can do.   We also talk about:   How making $70,000 at 17 years of age taught Peter some important lessons about financial responsibility What you can do to achieve your ideal lifestyle Why it’s crucial that you find something that makes you feel fulfilled in your work What passive income can do for you Why a

This episode is a bit different from the rest. Instead of having a guest come on the Get Invested podcast, I was actually a guest myself speaking to a good friend of mine, Glen Carlson of Dent Global.   Glen is a fantastic host, and is just as passionate as I am about investing smart and using property as a vehicle for personal freedom. Glen and I have known each other for ages, and this episode is full of plenty of friendly banter. But it’s also packed with concrete tips for how you can start turning your savings into passive income and work towards living your best life.   The episode also covers: My own personal transformation that took me from self-esteem issues to confidence The importance of a good investment team Why time is so crucial when it comes to smart investments The four F’s of Know How Group’s customer service guidelines The key growth factors for wealth Why income and influence follows assets How to navigate the pitfalls of the property industry What you can do today to work towards person

Are you a better person than you were yesterday? This is the golden message of Andrew Griffiths, a bestselling author, speaker and entrepreneur who has written upwards of 20 books and is requested to speak all over the world. Despite enduring endless mental, physical and emotional abuse as a child, Andrew has crafted a lifestyle built on positivity and freedom, and is a true inspiration to anyone who calls themselves an entrepreneur.   On the latest episode of the Get Invested podcast, Andrew and I spoke about his incredible journey and how he made the choice to be happy and successful. He is one of the few people that I can describe as having genuinely changed my life, and I am thrilled to be able to bring his wonderful perspective to more people. This is an episode you really won’t want to miss.   During the show we chat about:   How empathy helped Andrew through an abusive childhood Why we all have the choice to make our lives better How buying his first business as a teenager taught Andrew valuable life

Tony Dutton is my personal accountant, and somebody who I’m lucky enough to call a friend. With more than 20 years experience, he’s a down-to-earth yet highly realistic financial advisor who has helped myself and plenty others multiply their investments.   On the latest episode of the Get Invested podcast, Tony and I sat down to have a long and enlightening chat about investment, life and keeping a healthy attitude. Tony has plenty of advice — and plenty of good jokes — about how not to become paralysed by life and take control of your own financial future.   During the episode, we talk about: What leaving school at 16 years of age taught Tony Why everything in life is a sink-or-swim matter The importance of strategising early when it comes to investment Why investing in yourself and your family should be your first priority Why property is a great choice for safe yet profitable investments How you can put fear out of your mind and move forward in life The importance of money and how it brings freedom How to

Some of us are rich, but are we wealthy? For Sean D’Souza, founder of marketing strategy company Psychotactics, wealth is having enough time on your hand to do what you want — whether that’s travelling, cooking, spending time with your family or anything else.   By all means, Sean is wealthy. He takes three months holiday every year, and spends plenty of time with his family and pursuing his hobbies. On the latest episode of the Get Invested podcast, Sean and I spoke about how his journey through life taught him what’s important and how anybody can simplify their life and put their energy towards what’s really important.   During the episode, we talk about:   Why Sean wakes up at 4 AM every day The reason Sean doesn’t believe in inborn talent How to find more time for vacation How to become wealthy, not just rich Why time is our biggest asset The importance of finding a good teacher How energy leads to confidence and skill Why luck explains nearly everything   Links:   Psychotactics LinkedInSee omnystudio.

A good property manager can be crucial in the success or otherwise of a property investment over the long term. But choosing the right one can be surprisingly difficult – so where do you start? What do look for? And what should you expect from a good property manager? I’ve gone straight to the source on this episode of Get Invested. My guest is Lauren Robinson. The great thing about this chat with Lauren is that she comes to the topic from two perspectives, both as an award-winning property manager with her own successful business, Rental Results, and as a long-term property investor in her own right. In fact, when it comes to property management and investors, she wrote the book on the subject – it’s called Rented. And as you’ll hear, Lauren really knows her stuff. Here’s just some of what we check off the list in this episode:        What makes a good property manager      Top tips for choosing a good one      Why you should never self-manage a property      The benefits of using a dedicated property manag

When it comes to podcasting, there are few bigger names than John Lee Dumas, host of the hugely popular Entrepreneurs On Fire podcast. And it’s a very great pleasure to have him on this episode of Get Invested.  With ‘Entrepreneurs On Fire’, John has really been an inspiration for so many people, from Silicon Valley heavyweights to wantrepreneurs looking for a place to start. It’s easy to see why. He’s a guy filled with generosity of spirit and knowledge, and in this episode we get some great insights into his business and investment journey and what he’s learned along the way. Compared to some of our other episodes, this one’s an absolute machine-gun dance (under 20 minutes), but I think you’ll agree it’s packed with gold. Here are just some of the nuggets we unearth:      Why John believes the best investment he ever made is himself      Why he’s passionate about dollar cost averaging and index investing      How John invests in practice, and his big wins      Why he recommends getting your hands dirty be

Wouldn’t it be great if you could learn from one of the greatest investing minds around? Well you’re in luck, in this weeks episode of the Get Invested podcast, you’ll get a chance to do just that. Dr. David Dugan has had a massively varied career, he has been a business mentor, navy commander, dentist, financial planner, mentor, coach, and is a highly successful investor. We go in-depth on investing, what the ideal investments look like, how to handle and approach risk. You’ll also learn about how his experiences as a helped him cultivate his investing prowess, and how often the problem isn’t what we want but not taking the time figure out how to get there. He also shares with us why the planning stage of your goals can often be more important than the action that comes after it. If that wasn’t enough, we also go over:-A simple technique Dr. David Dugan uses to keep himself from hitting his goals-How to always get the edge in any industry-A way to plan your life that skyrockets your success-The fundamental q

It can be tough to take care of ourselves nowadays. We’re so busy and burdened with the demands of a fast-paced world, that we tend to ignore our bodies and let stress, illness and discontent pile up. The remedy, according to our latest guest on the Get Invested Podcast, lies in coming back to natural foods and healthcare products. Sally Lydia Paech is the founder of OrganiQ, a company that for more than four years has used naturally-sourced ingredients to create rejuvenating cosmetic products. On our latest episode, Sally was kind enough to chat with me and share her fascinating story, which took a turning point when she was undergoing a thyroid disorder and finally decided to slow down her life and heavily involve herself in yoga, mindfulness and holistic living. If you’re finding yourself overly stressed by modern life, you’ll have to give this podcast a listen. Sally and I chat about all of the above, as well as the following: How modern cosmetics are causing a host of health problems Why “I don’t have e