Geared for Growth is designed to assist Australian property investors to achieve financial freedom. The aim is to grab as many experts within the property investing space as possible and really tease apart their strategy and how they assist property investors to achieve financial freedom whether directly as buyers agents, or as expert accountants, brokers, conveyancer, whatever. We'll endeavour to cut through the sales pitches and get down to the nuts and bolts.
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Ep. 285: The Whirlwind Perth Market and Where To From Here With Janine Leafe
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35:56In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes Perth-based Senior Mortgage Broker, Janine Leafe, to dissect the city's booming property market. With Perth experiencing a 19% price surge in 2024, they explore the drivers behind this rapid growth and what lies ahead.…
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Ep.284: How Rohit Gehlot Built His Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio
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48:08In this inspiring episode, Mike dives deep into the incredible journey of Rohit, a property investor who moved to Australia from India in 2017 with just $7,000 and a dream. What followed was a bold leap into the unknown, a relentless pursuit of growth, and the building of a multimillion-dollar property portfolio—now spanning 11 properties worth ove…
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Ep.283: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Property Investment, with Julian Khursigara
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39:11In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes Julian from Search Party Property to discuss the evolving property investment landscape in Australia. They explore the rapid rise of buyer’s agents, emerging market trends, and key strategies for investors to navigate 2025 successfully.…
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Ep.282: An Investor’s Guide to Residential and Commercial Investing, with Brendan Colley
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46:34In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock takes a slightly different approach, welcoming successful investor and podcast listener Brendan Colley to the conversation. With a strong background in accounting and finance, along with a proven track record in property investment, Brendan shares a unique perspective and v…
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Ep.281: A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Melbourne, with Dawn Fouhy
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32:57In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back Dawn Fouhy, Director of Future Proof Property Advisory, to explore the Melbourne property market and assess its potential as Australia’s next investment hotspot.
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Ep.280: Buying Property in Your Self-Managed Super Fund, with Oliver Jackson
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31:50In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back Oliver Jackson, Buyer’s Agent and Director at Living Property, to dive into the intricacies of purchasing property through a self-managed super fund (SMSF)—with a special focus on renovating for profit.
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Ep.279: Identifying outperforming Markets, with Evan Lucas
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1:01:18In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back Economic Futurist, keynote speaker, and author of Mind Over Money – Why Understanding Your Money Behaviour Will Improve Your Financial Freedom, Evan Lucas. Earlier this year, Evan joined the show to discuss how human behaviour influences property investing. No…
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Ep.278: The True Value of Good Property Management, with Patrick Mears
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43:12In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back one of the show’s original guests, Patrick Mears. As an experienced Property Manager and owner of Maitland-based Rubix Realty Australia, Patrick shares his insights into what defines success in property management and explores the true value of exceptional pro…
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Ep.277: Behavioural Economics and it’s Impact on Property, with Evan Lucas
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56:14In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes Evan Lucas, Economic Futurist, keynote speaker, and author of Mind Over Money – Why Understanding Your Money Behaviour Will Improve Your Financial Freedom. Together, they explore the macroeconomic factors shaping the current property market, including the root caus…
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Ep.276: Killer Auction Strategies for Beginner Buyers, with Dean Pinter
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38:21In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back Dean Pinter, an experienced Buyer’s Agent and owner of Newcastle Property Advisory, for an in-depth discussion on the ins and outs of buying property at auction. Dean shares invaluable advice for first-time bidders, ensuring they are well-prepared before stepp…
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Ep.275: Pioneering a Shared Equity Funds Based Approach to Residential Housing, with Evan Thornley
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46:14In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by Evan Thornley, CEO of Longview and a recognised leader in residential property buying and management. Evan is dedicated to addressing Australia’s housing challenges, and in this episode, he shares Longview’s innovative approach to shared equity and funds-based property inves…
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Ep.274: James Fitzgerald Discusses His New Book “Bulletproof Investing”
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48:10In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock sits down with James Fitzgerald, Managing Director of the JLF Group of companies, including Custodian Wealthbuilders. This business is dedicated to educating and empowering Australians to achieve financial independence through residential property investment.…
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Ep.273: Investor Fundamentals in the Post-Covid Southern Highlands, with Matt Knight
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36:33In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike Mortlock is joined by Matt Knight, a seasoned Buyer’s Agent with over a decade of experience at Precium, to discuss the property market dynamics in the Southern Highlands and Illawarra regions.
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Ep.272: The Outlook for Property in 2025, with Bushy Martin Part 2
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34:44In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined once again by Bushy Martin—Founder of KnowHow Property Finance and host of the Get Invested podcast—for part two of a deep dive into the Australian property market.
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Ep.271: The Highs and Lows of Property in 2024, with Bushy Martin Part 1
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36:45In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back Bushy Martin - Founder of KnowHow Property Finance and host of the Get Invested podcast - for the first part of a two-part series reflecting on the highs and lows of the Australian property market in 2024.
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Ep.270: The Advantages of Engaging a Buyer’s Agent with a Sales Background, with Dean Pinter
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32:33In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock sits down with Dean Pinter, an experienced Buyer’s Agent and owner of Newcastle Property Advisory, to explore the advantages of working with a reputable Buyer’s Agent, especially one with a comprehensive understanding of the sales side of property transactions.…
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Ep. 269: The Danger of Property Filters in Analysing Data, with Kent Lardner
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35:47In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined once again by Kent Lardner, Property Data Analyst and Founder of SuburbTrends, to explore the challenges of relying on common filters when analysing property data.
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Ep.268: Mindset Matters: Navigating Property Investment, with Simon Pressley
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42:26In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined once again by Australia’s leading property analyst and Managing Director of Propertyology, Simon Pressley. They dive into the role of mindset in property investing and explore how the right mindset can be developed.…
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Ep.267: Setting The Right Game Plan For a Successful Property Portfolio, with Jordan De Jong
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35:38In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back property investor and founder of Game Plans and Homefront.today, Jordan de Jong, to discuss his latest ventures and insights in the property industry.
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Ep.266: The Difference Between Property Investing and Creating Long Term Wealth, with Brett Warren
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29:31In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock sits down with Brett Warren, Director at Metropole Property Strategists, to dive into the essentials of long-term wealth creation and why it’s crucial to have a clear strategy for your financial goals.
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Ep.265: The Australian Economy and its Impact on the Property Sector, with Pete Wargent
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46:17In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined by returning guest and podcast favourite, Pete Wargent, for a deep dive into Australia’s current economic conditions and their influence on the property market.
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Ep.264: The Difference Between White-Collar and Blue-Collar Investing, with Darren Venter
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41:40In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock chats with Darren Venter, Buyers Agent and Director of The Investors Agency and Strat Prop, about the distinctions between white-collar and blue-collar property markets in real estate investing.
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Ep.131: Insights From the 2024 PIPA Annual Investor Survey, with Nicola McDougall
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56:02In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes Nicola McDougall, Chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), to discuss the results of the 2024 Annual Investor Survey.
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Ep.130: Building a Property Portfolio that Helps You Sleep at Night, with Dawn Fouhy
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30:56In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock sits down with Dawn Fouhy, Buyers Agent and Founder/Director of Future Proof Property Advisory, to explore the current property market with a focus on Melbourne. Dawn shares her unique approach to guiding clients on their property journeys, drawing from her personal experie…
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Ep. 129: Property Education for Winning the Long Game, with John Pidgeon
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31:26In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined by Property Coach and Buyer’s Agent, John Pidgeon, to discuss his passion for educating people about property and making a real impact on his clients' lives.
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