Wealth Made Simple Podcast

You can purchase a commercial property with a long term lease bringing in rent and capital appreciation or you can buy a commercial property and convert it into residential creating an uplift in profit. There are great deals available on commercial properties and the opportunities to get a property at a reduced price is out there right now. Shaz shares his expertise on what you can do with commerc...

Shaz explains exactly what you need to understand and be aware of when you are buying a business. If you understand exactly what you want to achieve then you can make sure that any business you buy will help you to on the journey to reaching your goals. Make sure you spend time finding out what the right business is for you, know the motivation of the seller and never get emotionally involved if y...

Are you looking for regular cash flow or quick cash? Shaz shares information about buy, refurbish, refinance and flipping as property strategies. Each has advantages and it is all about what you are trying to do – build equity and a passive income or generate cash flow and an active income. As someone who uses both buy, refurbish, refinance and flipping Shaz has great tips on what works and why -...

People talk lots about business plans and in this episode, Shaz shares the 10 succinct things that you actually really need in a business plan. Any business plan is only effective if it’s reviewed regularly, adjustments made and actions are taken, so this is a great opportunity to hear about exactly what you do need in a business plan and how you need to use it so that it makes a difference to you...

Why is contract hire a good way forward? Everyone wants a lovely car but any car purchase is immediately a depreciating asset. Shaz has been using contract hire for his cars for the last sixteen years and explains why it’s such a good way to have the car you want and not have to worry about the depreciation. He also shares his favourite cars and explains why in any business you should lease any as...

Shaz shares the most common deal structures for buying a business, giving anyone who is thinking of buying a business the opportunity to think about what will be the best structure for them. You could be looking at all money upfront, deferred payment or joint shares it’s all about what works for you with Shaz also explaining why deferred payment is his preferred strategy for a deal and why.   KEY...

Commercial conversions are they a good idea? Shaz thinks they are a great strategy and shares great content about a commercial conversion of his own, how it was funded as a no money down deal for him and the positive outcome with money available to invest in the next project. If you have wondered how a no money down commercial conversion works then this is a great opportunity to hear how it’s a gr...

It’s important that you do due diligence whatever the size of the deal Financial, legal and commercial due diligence must be at the centre of any business deals if you want to make sure you don’t get caught out and Shaz covers the key aspects of good due diligence and a timely reminder that due diligence is about buyer beware. This is a great opportunity to hear about the best ways to get due dili...

Shaz is a multiple business owner and successful property entrepreneur and in this episode, he shares why property remains his favourite strategy. Property is a tangible investment and people are always going to need somewhere to live either as property owners or tenants. If you invest in property as a strategy there are a huge range of strategies you can get involved in from new builds through to...

In this episode, Shaz shares great advice and tips on how to negotiate effectively. It’s a numbers game so it’s important to not get emotionally involved but effectively use your negotiation skills to get the best deal. There are always multiple factors involved as to why someone is selling and building rapport and respect through communication is the best way to understand the motivation of the s...

Everyone is talking about if and when a property crash will happen and Shaz has put together great content that explains when and why it will happen in 2021. Following the worldwide pandemic, the support measures put in place are coming to an end and officially the UK went into a recession in the second quarter of 2020 so there will be a correction in the property market and Shaz shares great info...

In this episode, Shaz looks at the different ways you can secure funding to buy a business. there are a variety of different ways and each has different challenges. Shaz explains in detail why deferred payment works exceptionally well and is his personal choice for funding. It means putting in the work to understand the motivation of the seller but it’s about you not having to put any money into t...

Currently, with a global pandemic, lots of people are re-evaluating and thinking about whether this is the right time for them to get out of the business they are in. So, this is a great time to buy a business and Shaz shares how with a deferred sale you can in reality get a business for free. People are open to doing deals so if you can find people who want to sell then you are helping them to re...

In this first episode of a new series about buying a business Shaz looks at shares and assets. It’s important to understand the differences for both the buyer and the seller when selling and purchasing assets and shares and Shaz explains the differences and why sellers usually prefer selling assets. Ultimately it’s about understanding what both the seller and buyer want and what’s required when as...

Everyone in business is always looking to find more time and many identify time management as a challenge. Time moves on in the same way for everyone but you can learn to manage yourself and how you tackle the working day with more focus. Shaz explains how he has refined the ways he approaches the working day to make sure he gets the most out of it and shares great tips on how anyone can get more...

When you go into property you are going to lose money at some point and there will be challenges. The most important thing to do is to persevere there will always be challenges to overcome and things will sometimes go wrong but if you persevere and are not afraid of making mistakes you can learn from the things that go wrong and achieve more   KEY TAKEAWAYS When you are looking at any deal make su...

In this succinct episode, Shaz shares an overview of the taxes you are likely to need to pay when you have a buy to let property portfolio. You need to consider Section 24, stamp duty land tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax along with deciding which is the right structure for you to purchase property through. This is a great opportunity to hear about what you need to take into account and...

Shaz shares his key tips in this episode, the things you need to do if you want to be successful in business as a property entrepreneur. Shaz shares his personal experiences and provides a great opportunity for others to learn from the mistakes he made along the way. If you are passionate about property and committed to growing a successful property business then follow these key tips and you will...

Shaz shares his top tips for property investing from demand through to commercial conversions there are tips that cover all aspects of property and a range of different strategies. Whether you are new to property investing or already on your property journey there is something for everyone in this episode.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Stamp duty tax holiday ends on 31 March this year. The demand for 2021 will...

Having clarity on your business and goals is vital and affects all other aspects and areas. If you don’t know where you are aiming or clarity you are unlikely to get there and in this episode, Shaz shares great advice and poses the questions any business owner should be asking themselves about what exactly they want to get out of their business and how they are going to achieve their goals and Key...

When you look at your income as a whole how and what should you be allocating where? Shaz explains how to start tracking and distributing your income in the right way to make a positive difference in your life. If you follow his advice and make a start on budgeting you will find it quickly becomes a positive habit in your life.   KEY TAKEAWAYS 60% of your income will go towards your monthly expend...

Shaz explains exactly how to build a power team for your property business and shares great advice based on his own experiences. Getting the support of a good power team will mean you can create a strong property business that is scalable and save yourself time and money. You need a power team with the right people and not finding the right team can make everything much more challenging but a good...

Should you invest in a mentor or coach? This is frequently discussed and in this episode Shaz shares some great reasons as to how a mentor or coach can make a positive difference to your business. From bringing accountability and challenge to resources and access their connections a mentor or coach can help you get where you want to be and achieve your goals faster.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Having a fresh...

One of the most common questions asked by those starting out in property is ‘ I don’t have the funds how can I buy property?’ Shaz answers the question and explains exactly how anyone starting out can buy property without using any of their own money. Follow Shaz’ advice and you will be able to focus on spending your time finding good deals and building your property business.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Spen...

Shaz reviews the variety of ways you can invest in yourself to further your knowledge and understanding from reading regularly through to being part of Mastermind Groups. Many people underestimate the importance and impact of personal development on the journey to a successful business but the more progressive thinking you are the more valuable you will be to your customers and clients. So, get st...