Stepping away from the tools and into the world of property development can be a daunting move - especially for someone already running a successful building business. In this episode, mentoring student Reece Brydon talks about the pivotal moments that led him to join the Property Mastermind mentoring program, the knowledge gaps he’s filled, and the mindset shifts that have helped him take action.

Reece’s story is one of determination, calculated risk-taking, and a desire to buy back time for the things that matter most. From tackling a major renovation project as his first deal to planning a future with more flexibility and family time, his insights offer both inspiration and practical takeaways for anyone considering the leap into development.

Links
Attend the 3 Day Workshop on the Gold Coast: https://bit.ly/3UmDhjo 
Chat to Hilary about the current investment opportunity we have: https://link.propertymastermind.com.au/book-a-call
Join the Ultra-Urban Database for upcoming investment opportunities: https://bit.ly/45sqO2F
Head on over to our website to find out more about our workshop and education options: Our Website
Connect with handovers.com: https://handovers.com/

Episode Highlights: 

00:01 – Introduction and guest welcome: mentoring student and builder, Reece Brydon

01:08 – Celebrating the podcast’s recent Gold Stevie Award

01:40 – Reece’s motivation for moving from building into property development

02:29 – Bob explains the benefits of being both builder and developer

03:27 – What pushed Reece to finally join the mentoring program

04:27 – Removing excuses and taking action

06:25 – The goal of buying back time for family and lifestyle

07:54 – The growing number of builders entering development mentoring

08:51 – Shifting expectations and first project choice

10:04 – Gaining confidence to aim for larger projects

11:38 – Understanding the difference between building and developing

12:08 – Plugging knowledge gaps in finance, feasibility, and planning

13:29 – Why the smart work in development happens upfront

14:48 – Mindset and confidence growth through mentoring

16:08 – Applying new confidence beyond development projects

17:31 – The value of having a mentoring team for support and second opinions

19:06 – How property development could change Reece’s work-life balance

20:45 – Long-term goal of fewer client builds and more personal projects

23:44 – Flexibility in choosing building involvement as a developer

24:06 – Potential for family involvement in future projects

25:37 – Favourite parts of the development process so far

28:05 – Redefining success as more free time and lifestyle choice

31:42 – Rewarding milestones without overextending financially

34:12 – Why Reece chose Property Mastermind’s mentoring over other courses

36:09 – The value of a smaller, more personal mentoring community

37:37 – Reece’s question: how would Bob and Hilary start if they were 20 today?

46:01 – Common takeaway: start earlier, whatever your goal is

48:19 – Final plug for joint venture opportunities with Reece in Brisbane

Stepping away from the tools and into the world of property development can be a daunting move - especially for someone already running a successful building business. In this episode, mentoring student Reece Brydon talks about the pivotal moments that led him to join the Property Mastermind mentoring program, the knowledge gaps he&rsquo;s filled, and the mindset shifts that have helped him take action.
Reece&rsquo;s story is one of determination, calculated risk-taking, and a desire to buy back time for the things that matter most. From tackling a major renovation project as his first deal to planning a future with more flexibility and family time, his insights offer both inspiration and practical takeaways for anyone considering the leap into development.
Links
<ul>
<li data-start="333" data-end="613">Attend the 3 Day Workshop on the Gold Coast: <a href="https://bit.ly/3UmDhjo">https://bit.ly/3UmDhjo</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3UmDhjo"></a></li>
<li data-start="333" data-end="613">Chat to Hilary about the current investment opportunity we have:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.propertymastermind.com.au/book-a-call">https://link.propertymastermind.com.au/book-a-call</a></li>
<li data-start="333" data-end="613">Join the Ultra-Urban Database for upcoming investment opportunities: <a href="https://bit.ly/45sqO2F">https://bit.ly/45sqO2F</a></li>
<li data-start="333" data-end="613">Head on over to our website to find out more about our workshop and education options: <a href="https://www.propertymastermind.com.au/">Our Website</a></li>
<li data-start="333" data-end="613">Connect with handovers.com: <a href="https://handovers.com/">https://handovers.com/</a></li>
</ul>
Episode Highlights: 
00:01 &ndash; Introduction and guest welcome: mentoring student and builder, Reece Brydon
01:08&nbsp;&ndash; Celebrating the podcast&rsquo;s recent Gold Stevie Award
01:40 &ndash; Reece&rsquo;s motivation for moving from building into property development
02:29 &ndash; Bob explains the benefits of being both builder and developer
03:27 &ndash; What pushed Reece to finally join the mentoring program
04:27&nbsp;&ndash; Removing excuses and taking action
06:25 &ndash; The goal of buying back time for family and lifestyle
07:54 &ndash; The growing number of builders entering development mentoring
08:51 &ndash; Shifting expectations and first project choice
10:04 &ndash; Gaining confidence to aim for larger projects
11:38 &ndash; Understanding the difference between building and developing
12:08 &ndash; Plugging knowledge gaps in finance, feasibility, and planning
13:29 &ndash; Why the smart work in development happens upfront
14:48 &ndash; Mindset and confidence growth through mentoring
16:08 &ndash; Applying new confidence beyond development projects
17:31 &ndash; The value of having a mentoring team for support and second opinions
19:06 &ndash; How property development could change Reece&rsquo;s work-life balance
20:45 &ndash; Long-term goal of fewer client builds and more personal projects
23:44 &ndash; Flexibility in choosing building involvement as a developer
24:06 &ndash; Potential for family involvement in future projects
25:37 &ndash; Favourite parts of the development process so far
28:05 &ndash; Redefining success as more free time and lifestyle choice
31:42 &ndash; Rewarding milestones without overextending financially
34:12 &ndash; Why Reece chose Property Mastermind&rsquo;s mentoring over other courses
36:09 &ndash; The value of a smaller, more personal mentoring community
37:37 &ndash; Reece&rsquo;s question: how would Bob and Hilary start if they were 20 today?
46:01 &ndash; Common takeaway: start earlier, whatever your goal is
48:19 &ndash; Final plug for joint venture opportunities with Reece in Brisbane

Want to sky-rocket your property development career? Bob Andersen & Hilary Saxton are here to add value to your property journey, whether it be through high-quality education, guidance, and accountability. Stay tuned for weekly episodes!

Want to sky-rocket your property development career? Bob Andersen &amp; Hilary Saxton are here to add value to your property journey, whether it be through high-quality education, guidance, and accountability. Stay tuned for weekly episodes!

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