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

• Connect With Reece: Email: office@bryterdevelopments.com.au
• Attend the 3 Day Workshop on the Gold Coast: https://bit.ly/3UmDhjo 
• Chat to Hilary about the current investment opportunity we have: https://bit.ly/41tSFhC
• 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: https://bit.ly/4fyZWm 

 

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

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