Toni Gargan's Path to Entrepreneurship with Chloe Bisson

In this episode, the tables are turned as Toni Gargan is interviewed by Chloe Bisson. They discuss Toni's journey as a female in a male-dominated environment, from her role in HR within the retail industry to her transition into the property world. They delve into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship while balancing a young family, and Toni shares her passion for public speaking and the impact it has had on her life. Listeners gain insight into Toni's personal experiences and the challenges she has overcome, offering a deeper understanding of her journey. KEY MOMENTS: Toni Gargan's passion for public speaking was ignited when she attended a property event and was inspired by a speaker. This unexpected interest led her to pursue public speaking as a career alongside her property investments. Toni's journey in public speaking and property investing was not without challenges. She had to balance her full-time job, family responsibilities, and the demands of both industries. However, her determination and support from her husband helped her navigate these challenges. Toni's husband played a crucial role in her journey, supporting her even when he didn't fully understand or share her passion for public speaking. He was her biggest cheerleader and provided the necessary support for her to pursue her dreams. Fear, particularly fear of the unknown and fear of failure, often holds people back from taking risks and pursuing their passions. Toni's husband initially had reservations about leaving his job due to these fears, but eventually found the courage to make the transition. Toni's story highlights the importance of finding a balance between different roles and responsibilities. She and her husband recognized their strengths and divided tasks accordingly, allowing them to work together effectively as life and business partners. This division of labor helped them overcome challenges and achieve success in both public speaking and property investing. BEST MOMENTS:"I want to be a speaker."  "I realized now you don't actually need a strategy or a niche to speak about." "I think I've always liked a bit of a spotlight and attention because it was given to me from such a young age." "I love the communication, the storytelling, and it's a skillset that everyone's got, but not everyone hones." "I think our roles actually changed. And so, it was, we were in a position where less than a year after starting to invest in property, he could have left his job, but he wouldn't."  HOST BIO Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment. With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses. Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.