In this episode, Jerry interviews Richie, a former Army officer who transitioned into the world of property investment and has achieved financial independence. Richie shares his journey, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he used to build a profitable property business, including a niche offer in Self Storage. They discuss the importance of balancing family life with business, the value of taking action, and Richie's approach to creating passive income streams. This episode is packed with valuable insights for aspiring and experienced investors looking to make impactful moves in commercial property.

Key Topics Covered

1. Balancing Family and Work:

• Richie discusses how his initial years in property investment required sacrifices, often working evenings and weekends alongside his Army job.
• Now, with the flexibility his business provides, Richie enjoys more time with his family, including helping with homeschooling his young children.
• He emphasizes the importance of achieving time freedom, allowing him to prioritize family life without being tied down by a traditional 9-to-5 job.

2. Working Smart, Not Long:

• Richie has structured his businesses to allow him to work only 20-25 hours a week, focusing on strategic growth and minimizing time spent on daily operations.
• He highlights the goal of reducing his operational hours even further, enabling him to concentrate on new opportunities, development, and raising funds for future projects.

3. Richie's Top Three Tips for Investors:

• Take Action: Richie stresses the importance of taking practical steps rather than just accumulating knowledge. Action drives results, while knowledge without action remains unused.
• Go Where the Air is Thinner: Instead of competing in over saturated markets like small residential properties, Richie advocates exploring commercial property and self-storage, where there’s less competition and more substantial returns.
• Leverage Finances Wisely: Richie explains how he purchased £3 million in property using none of his own money by leveraging other people's time, knowledge, and finances, demonstrating the power of partnerships and creative financing.

4. Mentorship and Giving Back:

• Richie has recently formalized a mentorship program, “Elevate Property Mentoring,” aimed at helping others progress in property investment and execute larger deals.
• He shares his passion for guiding others to success, with plans for an open day on November 21st to introduce potential mentees to his Sheffield property project.

5. Embracing New Opportunities and Self-Storage Investments:

• Jerry and Richie discuss the self-storage niche as an emerging, high-potential market within property investment.
• Richie talks about his own journey of exploring different property sectors, learning the business model, systemizing operations, and then moving on to new ventures, emphasizing the importance of organized growth.

6. Looking to the Future:

• Though Richie has reached his financial target, he is motivated to continue growing his investments, balancing his time between new ventures and family.
• The conversation ends with an optimistic look at the future, with Jerry and Richie speculating about where Richie's businesses and life goals will lead him in the next few years.

Key Takeaways

• Prioritize Action Over Knowledge: Knowledge without action is useless. Take consistent steps every day if you want to create meaningful change.
• Move into Less Crowded Markets: Seek opportunities in less saturated areas, like commercial and self-storage properties, for better returns.
• Utilize Other People's Resources: Leveraging other people's time, money, and expertise can exponentially grow your business without depending solely on your own resources.
• Systematize for Freedom: Building efficient systems allows you to scale your business without losing personal freedom and flexibility.
• Family Time Matters: Financial freedom isn't just about money; it’s about creating time and flexibility to spend with loved ones.

Resources Mentioned

• Elevate Property Mentoring: Richie's mentorship program focused on guiding property investors through their first big deals. Website (coming soon): Elevate Property Mentoring.
• Open Day Event: Richie's open day on November 21st in Sheffield, showcasing one of his projects and offering insights into his mentorship program.

Richie's details:

Email: Richie@elevatepropertymentoring.com

Storage website: www.citysafestorage.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richie-miller/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ricardo.monty.5

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