In our very first episode, Adam Lawrence joins us for a real, honest conversation about growth, risk, and building something from nothing.
Adam Lawrence is a property investor and economist who has been involved in over 850 property deals. In this episode, we dive into his past to see the moments that have brought him to where he is today and discuss common issues people encounter along their journey into investing.
From actionable insights to inspiring stories, this is not an episode you want to miss if you are looking to get into property and investment.
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Follow Adam Lawrence:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamglawrence/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@propenomixwithadamlawrence
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/propertyadam
Follow Dylan Russell:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_dylan_russell
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Episode Trailer
2:00 - Introduction & Adam's Background
4:36 - Passion for Macroeconomics
10:00 - Growing Up in a Traditional Family
14:04 - Network Value of Education
17:19 - Work-Life Balance & Fatherhood
23:12 - Discovering Personal Values
25:54 - Putting Family First
29:52 - Rejecting Financial Freedom Numbers
31:47 - Marketing Gurus vs Real Content
36:50 - Oxford Experience & Education Advice
42:02 - Generational Comparisons & Student Debt
45:38 - Recruiting Story
48:52 - Raising Kids Without Entitlement
55:53 - Olympic Gold Medal Syndrome
58:13 - Crisis of Meaning After Hitting Goals
65:01 - Institutional vs Private Landlords
68:17 - Section 21 & Renters Rights Act
72:56 - 1.2 Million Empty Homes in England
76:23 - Bringing Derelict Properties Back to Life
79:52 - From Gambling to Property
88:00 - Poker & Early Internet Days
91:01 - Life-Changing Car Accident
93:02 - Sports Arbitrage Discovery
96:53 - Starting Property in 2011
102:30 - First Rental - Accidental Landlord
106:15 - Four Pillars of Property Investment
110:50 - Identifying Bottlenecks
113:01 - Managing £40 Million in Debt
117:11 - Interest Rate Risk Management
121:07 - Asset Management & Operational Expenses
123:36 - South Wales Investment Strategy
128:16 - Scaling Sustainably
132:49 - Buy 100, Sell 50 Strategy
135:37 - Using Debt Intelligently
136:11 - Stamp Duty Arbitrage
136:55 - Advice to 18-Year-Old Self
138:38 - Connect on LinkedIn & Attend Workshops
I will see you next week!
Dylan