Property Solopreneur with Rachael Troughton

Today's episode is inspired by a recent conversation I had with another property solopreneur, who made me realise the troubles that landlords around the world could face when it comes to repairs. I'd like to shed light on different ways that having a separate account, which I like to call my repair jam jar, can save you a lot of stress and lower your day-to-day expenses. What You Will Learn In Thi...

I'm delighted to bring my first guest to the show, Susannah Cole. She is a property investor, property YouTuber with over 1 million views on the platform, and Head Honcho of The Good Property Company. One of the many things that makes Susannah so unique is that she knew right from the start what she wanted in property, she wrote a plan and delivered it.  We had a fantastic conversation about Susan...

This week, we will talk about a phrase we all know, but actually don't think much about it: cookie cutter or something new? There are all kinds of opportunities in property, and we are free to choose any of them. However, if we decide to get out of the comfort our cookie cutters provide, we must consider the risks. If we fail, we will hurt ourselves and our business.  What You Will Learn In This E...

In this episode, we talk about something that needs to be done, whether we love or hate it: networking. Not online networking, but shaking hands and meeting people in real life. There are many reasons why networking is vital for our business. Today, we will cover all those reasons, and we will also learn where to find networking opportunities, how to be prepared appropriately for meeting people, a...

This week, we will differentiate between a full-time and part-time property solopreneur. The common assumption is that newbies should quit their job and jump head-first into the property space. However, it's never that straightforward. Sometimes it makes more sense to go in part-time and learn the ropes while using your full-time job as a cushion. Other times lucrative opportunities come knocking,...

In this episode, we will go through the top five mistakes new property solopreneurs make. It's no secret, you can build incredible wealth by investing in property. However, this is only possible if you're sharp, patient, do your research well, and have the right picks. Unfortunately, due to some avoidable mistakes and greed for instant cash, most newbies never make it to the top.  What You'll Lear...

In this episode, we are talking about finding "your people" and building a tribe in the property world. Property is just like real life: you need friends, family, and relationships to support you while you are following your dreams. With that, you then need to build that special trust that eventually makes people consider you as their "go-to" person. And when that trust cements itself, you will ha...

Today we talk about building a property portfolio from scratch. Even the most successful property solopreneurs start somewhere, but the reality is, you need something to start with. That something traditionally has been either equity, cash, or both. The good news is that building a property portfolio is pretty straightforward stuff when you commit to implementing the right strategies and put in th...

In today's episode, I will explain what time really means to a property solopreneur. Unfortunately, most property solopreneurs become landlords instead of outsourcing minor tasks that other, more competent people could do. While it might make sense to do everything on your own, it's not sustainable. Plus, you will never be able to make serious money if you don't optimise your time. What You'll Lea...

Today we will talk about being yourself and staying true to your values in the property world. The term "be yourself" is often overused and is somewhat a cliche in the business space. But what does it truly mean? It means not pretending to be somebody else. It means not offering or promising to do more than you can. And it also means not pretending to be more or less of an expert than you truly ar...

If you enjoy working independently, and the idea of handling employees makes you cringe, you might be part of an increasing number of professionals who choose to start a business with no intention of ever adding a team. In this episode, we will differentiate between a solopreneur and an empire builder and explain the pros and cons of pursuing either of the two.    What You'll Learn: - The differen...

In this episode, we talk about how to kick-start your property business. There are two reasons for kick-starting your property business. The first one is you've never actually got started. The second one is you're in the property world, but you just slowed down and need something to spark you back into action.  What You'll learn: - How to function properly as a business - How to take care of logis...

In this episode, we answer the question - what is a property solopreneur? Traditionally, entrepreneurship is one of the few ways people make serious money. Unfortunately, few people take advantage of the property market, and even fewer ever think about solopreneurship.  Still, being a property solopreneur is not for the faint of heart. The road to success is filled with numerous challenges and pit...

We all know who an entrepreneur is, however, few people know the meaning of the term solopreneur. The term is a combination of the words “solo” meaning alone, and entrepreneur. Therefore, a solopreneur is someone who operates a business that is uniquely designed to run without any permanent employees.  I'm Rachel Troughton, and I'm a prime example of a property solopreneur. Although I work in prop...