057 | “Don’t get water on the shower seal - then the ceiling collapses!” - Interview with Josh Guest

RESOURCE LINK Buy Jamie’s new book, “The HMO Blueprint” on Amazon TODAY! (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1838538089?ref=myi_title_dp) Download the 11 Steps to Running your successful HMO Property Business and other FREE RESOURCES (http://www.thehmoexperience.co.uk/resources-page) Sign up for weekly hacks and tips for starting and scaling your HMO Property Business (https://www.thehmoexperience.co.uk/subscribe) IN THIS EPISODE Your host Steve Mitchell interviews Josh Guest as part of our #RisingStars Series. Josh shares his story and why he didn’t go to Uni in order to start work at a finance lease company before selling coffee machines out of a Range Rover and buying a Serviced Accommodation business in Brighton when he lives 180 miles away in Worcester! In addition to the importance of systems and processes, Josh discusses how mentors, training and learning have helped him along the way from problem solving to learning different property strategies, and the best thing is - he’s only 22! If you’re looking for some inspiration and want to get your property journey started, this episode of The HMO Experience Property Podcast is definitely for you! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Introduction [00:00 – 03:00] Selling Coffee Machines [03:00 – 10:00] Buying A SA Business 180 Miles Away [10:00 – 18:45] Getting Educated [18:45 – 21:50] Growing A Successful Property Business [18:45 – 26:36] The Future Of Serviced Accommodation [26:36 – 32:55] Tips On Managing Your Team [32:55 – 37:50] Random Questions [37:50 – 40:25] The Final Word [40:25 – 46:25] KEY TAKEAWAYS When you have a challenge thinking outside the box to do things slightly differently will generate big results Systemising your business early on will help you grow your business more quickly Being part of a mentoring or mastermind group enables you to tap into the collective knowledge & experience Once you have hit a critical mass diversifying your income streams makes complete sense. Don’t have all your eggs in one basket Treat your team as a team and involve them in all aspects of your business ABOUT OUR GUEST Josh Guest – Guest Homes Contact: 01905 347469 www.guesthomes.co.uk If you enjoyed this episode of The HMO Experience Property Podcast, PLEASE don’t forget to subscribe & share this podcast! Make sure you rate & review the podcast HERE - thank you :) CONNECT WITH THE HMO EXPERIENCE Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnFoaXd-do8eTxZniWrcKhA/featured Follow Us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thehmoexperience Join us online EVERY Third Wednesday of the - https://www.facebook.com/ProgressivePropertyStPancras/