In this episode, Jeannette talks with David Siegler who is a businessman, property investor, public speaker, and trainer. He started his working life in retail and has been investing in property since 1977. David and Jeannette talk about his careers in retail and property and discuss how he became a popular public speaker. He explains the principles and approaches he has used to succeed while following multiple career paths.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• It is not uncommon for people to be fearful of selling and to struggle to close deals.
• Believing in what you're selling is important.
• Pointing out the opportunity and benefits of what you are selling is highly effective.
• You have to practice the things that make you money.
• Effective marketing is an essential skill.
• Don´t wait for opportunities to be presented to you, instead put yourself out there.
• Be clear about why you are doing stuff - you need to understand what you are trying to achieve.
• Being yourself, instead of putting up a front, makes things far easier in the long run.
• Regardless of the career you choose, being a good communicator brings huge benefits.
• Having people around you to support you is important for success.

BEST MOMENTS

‘So often people are waiting for opportunities to be presented to them… you have to put yourself out there. ´

‘Practice makes perfect, you have to practice the things that make you money.’

‘It´s very difficult to do it on your own. I think you have to have people around you who think you can do it.’

ABOUT THE GUEST

In 2014 David Siegler first joined Progressive Property, despite already having a property portfolio generating enough money to live a comfortable lifestyle. However, David threw himself into property training, got himself educated and along with his vast experience of being in property through numerous property cycles his property business has gone from strength to strength. Now, David has over 35 years’ experience in property and his own portfolio of 26 units, with a rent roll in in excess of £10k per month.

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ABOUT THE HOST

Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.

Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams. 

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Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international business to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.