This week in the show we turn the spotlight on successful investment and alarmingly we have learnt that a very small percentage - 5% or 1 in 20 - property investors achieve sustainable success.   John Manciameli also tells Bushy how many investors sell up within 5 years.  John will reveal what separates the best from the rest.

Also in today’s show, Bushy talks to Matthew Aflitto about the investment opportunities emerging in the commercial property development sector, driven by funding gaps and short falls. 

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This week in the show we turn the spotlight on successful investment and alarmingly we have learnt that a very small percentage - 5% or 1 in 20 - property investors achieve sustainable success.   John Manciameli also tells Bushy how many investors sell up within 5 years.  John will reveal what separates the best from the rest.
Also in today’s show, Bushy talks to Matthew Aflitto about the investment opportunities emerging in the commercial property development sector, driven by funding gaps and short falls. 
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Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts. Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested.  RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week. Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design.  Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle. Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week. More Realty Talk episodes and info: https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau  More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media.  Business and partnership enquiries: podcasts@dm.org.au

Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts. Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested.  RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week. Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design.  Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle. Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week. More Realty Talk episodes and info: <a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau">https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>  More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media.  Business and partnership enquiries: podcasts@dm.org.au

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Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts.
Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested. 

RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week.

Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design. 

Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle.

Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week.

More Realty Talk episodes and info: https://channels.realty.com.au/realtytalk/

More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts

Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media. 

Business and partnership enquiries: antony@dm.org.au

Realty Talk: Why half sell up in under 5 years

If you want a better year as an investor — and a better life overall — it starts with reconnecting to your “why.”

In this re-released but timeless episode of Get Invested, Bushy Martin steps away from market noise and strategy talk to focus on something far more powerful: intentional living.

This episode is a reminder that smart property investing isn’t just about assets and returns — it’s about designing a life worth living, then using property as the vehicle to get you there.

Bushy walks listeners through why regular reflection matters, especially for investors who want clarity, direction, and momentum. Drawing on insights from psychology and years of experience, he explains why hearing — and revisiting — foundational truths is essential for long-term success.

To help bring clarity to your goals and values, Bushy introduces seven simple but confronting questions designed to uncover:


What truly matters to you


How you measure success and happiness


The kind of life you actually want to live


What’s on your bucket list — and why it’s still waiting

This isn’t theory. It’s a practical reset you can revisit every year to realign your investing decisions with the life you’re trying to build.

Take Action

Bushy’s challenge is simple but powerful:

Write down your perfect day.

Putting it on paper helps embed it into your unconscious mind — and sharing it introduces accountability, making you far more likely to follow through.

If you’re willing to take that step, email your perfect day to hello@khgroup.com.au. As a thank you, Bushy will send you a complimentary copy of his award-winning book, Get Invested.

Take the next step with Bushy

Personal Solutions Session

Get clarity and personalised guidance: Book now

Property W.E.A.L.T.H Program - live now!

Be first to access discounts + free Module 1: Find out more https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth

Find your Freedom Formula

Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour!

Find out more https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course

Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player.

Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with theProperty Hub community atlinktr.ee/propertyhubau

Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a Personal Solution Session with Bushy.

All the links and info are here: linktr.ee/propertyhubau

About Get Invested, a Property Hub show

Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential.

Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them.

Subscribe now on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to get every Get Invested episode each week for free.

For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com.

If you want a better year as an investor &mdash; and a better life overall &mdash; it starts with reconnecting to your &ldquo;why.&rdquo;
In this re-released but timeless episode of Get Invested, Bushy Martin steps away from market noise and strategy talk to focus on something far more powerful: intentional living.
This episode is a reminder that smart property investing isn&rsquo;t just about assets and returns &mdash; it&rsquo;s about designing a life worth living, then using property as the vehicle to get you there.
Bushy walks listeners through why regular reflection matters, especially for investors who want clarity, direction, and momentum. Drawing on insights from psychology and years of experience, he explains why hearing &mdash; and revisiting &mdash; foundational truths is essential for long-term success.
To help bring clarity to your goals and values, Bushy introduces seven simple but confronting questions designed to uncover:
<ul>
<li>
What truly matters to you
</li>
<li>
How you measure success and happiness
</li>
<li>
The kind of life you actually want to live
</li>
<li>
What&rsquo;s on your bucket list &mdash; and why it&rsquo;s still waiting
</li>
</ul>
This isn&rsquo;t theory. It&rsquo;s a practical reset you can revisit every year to realign your investing decisions with the life you&rsquo;re trying to build.
Take Action
Bushy&rsquo;s challenge is simple but powerful:
Write down your perfect day.
Putting it on paper helps embed it into your unconscious mind &mdash; and sharing it introduces accountability, making you far more likely to follow through.
If you&rsquo;re willing to take that step, email your perfect day to hello@khgroup.com.au. As a thank you, Bushy will send you a complimentary copy of his award-winning book, Get Invested.
Take the next step with Bushy
Personal Solutions Session
Get clarity and personalised guidance: <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=12550363&amp;appointmentType=category:Let%27s%20Connect%20you%20with%20Bushy%20Martin%20%28PSS%2FPMS%29">Book now</a>
Property W.E.A.L.T.H Program - live now!
Be first to access discounts + free Module 1: <a href="https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth">Find out more</a> https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth
Find your Freedom Formula
Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour!
<a href="https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course">Find out more</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course">https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course</a>
Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player.
Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with the<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> Property Hub</a> community at<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>
Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a <a href="https://knowhowgroup.as.me/schedule/c660dda5/appointment/24325294/calendar/675356?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=24325294">Personal Solution Session</a> with Bushy.
All the links and info are here:<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>
About Get Invested, a Property Hub show
Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full &lsquo;self, health and wealth&rsquo; potential.
Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia&rsquo;s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them.
Subscribe now on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/get-invested/id1363808121"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKuLEYZNG1jS8TMGStM0P"> Spotify</a> and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxTBfhLIAHCwgQUROmQBaDw"> YouTube</a> to get every Get Invested episode each week for free.
For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com.

Get Invested: Living By Design, part 1 - Reconnecting to your big 'why'

Is it smarter to buy property or build it in today’s market? The answer depends less on the headlines and more on which lane you should be running in right now.

In this re-released 'Sunday Session' conversation, Bushy Martin sits down with good mate Rob Flux from the Property Developer Network for a friendly but insightful sparring match: invest vs develop, buy vs build.

Rob flies the flag for developers. Bushy holds the investor line. Together, they unpack when each strategy works, when it doesn’t, and how to work out where you fit at this stage of the property cycle.

You’ll hear the real pros and cons of investing versus development, how the numbers shift as build costs and interest rates move, and a practical Strategy GPS (or Nonagon) you can use to assess your own situation — without emotion or hype.

This episode is especially relevant right now, as parts of the market reach a point where building new or doing small development can stack up just as well — or better — than buying existing property on cost and cashflow.

In this episode, Bushy and Rob cover:


Why investing and developing are two completely different games


How buy-and-hold uses time and compounding, while development manufactures equity through process and execution


When build costs and interest rates tilt the equation toward development


How to use the Strategy GPS / Nonagon to choose between investing, developing — or a hybrid of both


Why most time-poor Aussies are better off building strong investment foundations first


How community, education and experienced support (like Property Developer Network and Property Hub) dramatically reduce mistakes and accelerate progress

Whether you’re an experienced investor wondering if it’s time to step into development — or just trying to decide which lane makes sense for your life right now — this episode will help you think strategically, not emotionally, about your next move.

Connect with Rob

https://developernetwork.com.au/

Take the next step with Bushy

Personal Solutions Session

Get clarity and personalised guidance: Book now

Property W.E.A.L.T.H Program - live now!

Be first to access discounts + free Module 1: Find out more https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth

Find your Freedom Formula

Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour!

Find out more https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course

Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player.

Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with theProperty Hub community atlinktr.ee/propertyhubau

Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a Personal Solution Session with Bushy.

All the links and info are here: linktr.ee/propertyhubau

About Get Invested, a Property Hub show

Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential.

Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them.

Subscribe now on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to get every Get Invested episode each week for free.

For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com.

Is it smarter to buy property or build it in today&rsquo;s market? The answer depends less on the headlines and more on which lane you should be running in right now.
In this re-released <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPLhjiN2YIQ&amp;t=2s">'Sunday Session'</a> conversation, Bushy Martin sits down with good mate Rob Flux from the Property Developer Network for a friendly but insightful sparring match: invest vs develop, buy vs build.
Rob flies the flag for developers. Bushy holds the investor line. Together, they unpack when each strategy works, when it doesn&rsquo;t, and how to work out where you fit at this stage of the property cycle.
You&rsquo;ll hear the real pros and cons of investing versus development, how the numbers shift as build costs and interest rates move, and a practical Strategy GPS (or Nonagon) you can use to assess your own situation &mdash; without emotion or hype.
This episode is especially relevant right now, as parts of the market reach a point where building new or doing small development can stack up just as well &mdash; or better &mdash; than buying existing property on cost and cashflow.
In this episode, Bushy and Rob cover:
<ul>
<li>
Why investing and developing are two completely different games
</li>
<li>
How buy-and-hold uses time and compounding, while development manufactures equity through process and execution
</li>
<li>
When build costs and interest rates tilt the equation toward development
</li>
<li>
How to use the Strategy GPS / Nonagon to choose between investing, developing &mdash; or a hybrid of both
</li>
<li>
Why most time-poor Aussies are better off building strong investment foundations first
</li>
<li>
How community, education and experienced support (like Property Developer Network and Property Hub) dramatically reduce mistakes and accelerate progress
</li>
</ul>
Whether you&rsquo;re an experienced investor wondering if it&rsquo;s time to step into development &mdash; or just trying to decide which lane makes sense for your life right now &mdash; this episode will help you think strategically, not emotionally, about your next move.
Connect with Rob
https://developernetwork.com.au/
Take the next step with Bushy
Personal Solutions Session
Get clarity and personalised guidance: <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=12550363&amp;appointmentType=category:Let%27s%20Connect%20you%20with%20Bushy%20Martin%20%28PSS%2FPMS%29">Book now</a>
Property W.E.A.L.T.H Program - live now!
Be first to access discounts + free Module 1: <a href="https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth">Find out more</a> https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth
Find your Freedom Formula
Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour!
<a href="https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course">Find out more</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course">https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course</a>
Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player.
Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with the<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> Property Hub</a> community at<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>
Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a <a href="https://knowhowgroup.as.me/schedule/c660dda5/appointment/24325294/calendar/675356?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=24325294">Personal Solution Session</a> with Bushy.
All the links and info are here:<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>
About Get Invested, a Property Hub show
Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full &lsquo;self, health and wealth&rsquo; potential.
Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia&rsquo;s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them.
Subscribe now on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/get-invested/id1363808121"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKuLEYZNG1jS8TMGStM0P"> Spotify</a> and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxTBfhLIAHCwgQUROmQBaDw"> YouTube</a> to get every Get Invested episode each week for free.
For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com.

Get Invested: When to buy or build? With Rob Flux and Bushy Martin

If you think 2025 was a property boom, you’ve been lied to.

Prices did rise — but not because Australia suddenly got richer, smarter or more confident. In this episode of Get Invested, Bushy Martin dismantles the popular boom narrative and explains why 2025 was really a policy-driven bottleneck that quietly rewarded a small group of prepared investors — while leaving many others exposed.

Bushy breaks down how record-low listings, decade-low construction, surging migration and government-engineered price bands combined to create intense pressure in very specific parts of the market. The result? Some Australians made a year’s wage in equity without fanfare, while others chased hotspots, followed influencers, and overpaid for the wrong property in the wrong location — often without realising it yet.

In this solo episode, Bushy reveals the three real forces that pushed prices higher even as affordability hit rock bottom, why 2025 was never an “equal boom”, and how national policy settings funnelled buyers into the same narrow price band — creating artificial competition in so-called “affordable” markets.

He also revisits his proven 3 I’s (Infrastructure, Incomes, Industry) and 3 P’s (People, Property, Position) framework, showing why fundamentals — not FOMO — explained where growth actually occurred. Most importantly, Bushy outlines why strategy must come before location, and why borderless analysis paired with strong local execution is the smarter way to invest.

Stick with Bushy to the end and you’ll walk away with a clear, practical three-step checklist you can use before buying anything in 2026 — because next year isn’t about prediction, it’s about positioning.

This episode is essential listening for investors who want to live by design, not by default.

Take the next step with Bushy

Personal Solutions Session

Get clarity and personalised guidance: Book now

Property W.E.A.L.T.H Program - live now!

Be first to access discounts + free Module 1: Find out more https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth

Find your Freedom Formula

Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour!

Find out more https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course

Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player.

Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with theProperty Hub community atlinktr.ee/propertyhubau

Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a Personal Solution Session with Bushy.

All the links and info are here: linktr.ee/propertyhubau

About Get Invested, a Property Hub show

Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential.

Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them.

Subscribe now on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to get every Get Invested episode each week for free.

For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com.

If you think 2025 was a property boom, you&rsquo;ve been lied to.
Prices did rise &mdash; but not because Australia suddenly got richer, smarter or more confident. In this episode of Get Invested, Bushy Martin dismantles the popular boom narrative and explains why 2025 was really a policy-driven bottleneck that quietly rewarded a small group of prepared investors &mdash; while leaving many others exposed.
Bushy breaks down how record-low listings, decade-low construction, surging migration and government-engineered price bands combined to create intense pressure in very specific parts of the market. The result? Some Australians made a year&rsquo;s wage in equity without fanfare, while others chased hotspots, followed influencers, and overpaid for the wrong property in the wrong location &mdash; often without realising it yet.
In this solo episode, Bushy reveals the three real forces that pushed prices higher even as affordability hit rock bottom, why 2025 was never an &ldquo;equal boom&rdquo;, and how national policy settings funnelled buyers into the same narrow price band &mdash; creating artificial competition in so-called &ldquo;affordable&rdquo; markets.
He also revisits his proven 3 I&rsquo;s (Infrastructure, Incomes, Industry) and 3 P&rsquo;s (People, Property, Position) framework, showing why fundamentals &mdash; not FOMO &mdash; explained where growth actually occurred. Most importantly, Bushy outlines why strategy must come before location, and why borderless analysis paired with strong local execution is the smarter way to invest.
Stick with Bushy to the end and you&rsquo;ll walk away with a clear, practical three-step checklist you can use before buying anything in 2026 &mdash; because next year isn&rsquo;t about prediction, it&rsquo;s about positioning.
This episode is essential listening for investors who want to live by design, not by default.
Take the next step with Bushy
Personal Solutions Session
Get clarity and personalised guidance: <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=12550363&amp;appointmentType=category:Let%27s%20Connect%20you%20with%20Bushy%20Martin%20%28PSS%2FPMS%29">Book now</a>
Property W.E.A.L.T.H Program - live now!
Be first to access discounts + free Module 1: <a href="https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth">Find out more</a> https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth
Find your Freedom Formula
Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour!
<a href="https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course">Find out more</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course">https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course</a>
Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player.
Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with the<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> Property Hub</a> community at<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>
Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a <a href="https://knowhowgroup.as.me/schedule/c660dda5/appointment/24325294/calendar/675356?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=24325294">Personal Solution Session</a> with Bushy.
All the links and info are here:<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>
About Get Invested, a Property Hub show
Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full &lsquo;self, health and wealth&rsquo; potential.
Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia&rsquo;s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them.
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