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In this episode, Alex delves into the profound themes presented in Mark Manson's book, exploring the uncomfortable truth of life: the inevitability of death and the fleeting nature of our significance. He emphasises the importance of hope as a driving force against hopelessness, which can lead to depression and anxiety. Alex discusses the emotional roots of self-control, highlighting the interplay between our thinking and feeling brains. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Hopelessness is identified as a root cause of depression and anxiety, stemming from the feeling of being out of control in one's life. It is essential to recognize that while pain is inevitable, suffering is a choice.

• Hope is fundamental to our psychology, providing a sense of purpose and the belief that we can achieve something great. It is crucial to have something to look forward to and to feel a sense of control over our destiny.

• Self-control is primarily an emotional issue rather than a logical one. The feeling brain often drives our decisions, and aligning it with the thinking brain is key to achieving better self-control and overcoming feelings of hopelessness.

• True freedom comes from self-limitation, which involves making conscious choices about what to give up in life. The most meaningful freedom arises from the commitments we choose to sacrifice for our goals.

• Achieving harmony between the thinking brain and the feeling brain is essential for personal growth. When both are aligned with the same values, individuals can navigate life's challenges more effectively and reduce suffering.

BEST MOMENTS

"One day, you and everyone you love will die. And beyond a small group of people for an extremely brief period of time, little of what you say or do will ever matter."

"Hope is what makes us happy. It's what makes us progress forward."

"Pain is inevitable, but suffering is always a choice."

"The only true form of freedom is through self-limitation."

"Your life is not hopeless. Your life is not meaningless unless you subscribe to a belief that pain is inevitable." 

ABOUT THE HOST
Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange, and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS, and JPMorgan Chase
Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).
He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors, and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring
Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.
Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist, and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/alex_sapala
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ

In this episode of the Business, Wealth & Mindset Podcast, host Alex delves into Mark Manson's thought-provoking book, "Everything is F'd." The discussion explores the concept of hope and its significance in a seemingly meaningless existence. Through compelling examples, including the stories of Witold Pilecki, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Albert Einstein, the episode highlights the importance of hope in overcoming despair and finding meaning in our lives. Listeners are encouraged to engage with their pain, embrace discomfort, and cultivate a hopeful outlook for a better future.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. The Uncomfortable Truth: Hope is essential for finding meaning in a seemingly meaningless existence. Acknowledging the insignificance of our lives can lead to building a sustainable and benevolent sense of hope.

2. The Classic Assumption: The belief that reason should dominate our desires is flawed. Both the thinking brain and feeling brain are necessary for effective decision-making, and understanding our emotions is crucial for self-control and hope.

3. Newton's Laws of Emotion: Emotions have their own laws, such as the idea that every action has an emotional reaction. Our self-worth is shaped by our experiences over time, and our identities can be challenged by new experiences.

4. The Importance of Narratives: The stories we tell ourselves shape our identities and values. It's vital to ensure these narratives are constructive and foster hope rather than anxiety or nihilism.

5. Pain as a Universal Constant: Instead of pursuing happiness, we should accept that pain is a part of life. Embracing pain can lead to growth and finding meaning, as hope is rooted in our ability to navigate through life's challenges.

BEST MOMENTS

"Though Manson humorously expands on it by writing that if he were a barista at Starbucks, he would happily write the following message on every customer's morning coffee: One day, you and everyone you love will die."

"Hopelessness is the root of anxiety, mental illness, and depression. It is the source of all misery and the cause of all addiction."

"The only true meaning in existence is the ability to form meaning."

"We are inconsequential cosmic dust, bumping and milling around on a tiny blue speck. We imagine our own importance. We invent our purpose. We are nothing."

"The only true form of freedom, the only ethical form of freedom is through self-limitation."

ABOUT THE HOST
Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange, and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS, and JPMorgan Chase
Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).
He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors, and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring
Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.
Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist, and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alex_sapala
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ

Alex welcomes the legendary Malawian artist Patience Namadingo, who shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated musician. The conversation delves into themes of excellence, personal growth, and the importance of pursuing one's passion. Namadingo recounts his early life, the challenges he faced in the music industry, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. He emphasises the significance of happiness in achieving success and discusses how the evolution of technology and global influences have transformed the music scene in Malawi. Throughout the episode, listeners gain insight into Namadingo's creative process, his philosophy on life and music, and the profound impact of storytelling through art.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Pursuing Happiness Leads to Success: Patience Namadingo emphasises that true success comes from doing what makes you happy. When individuals engage in activities they love, such as music, they are more likely to excel and find fulfilment.

2. Adaptability in Music: The evolution of music over the years highlights the importance of adapting to changing trends and influences. Successful artists must recognise and respond to the demands of their audience while maintaining their authenticity.

3. Creating in Silence:  Patience Namadingo shares that creativity thrives in silence. The process of creating should be kept private until the work is complete, allowing for focused development without external distractions.

4. Life as Inspiration: Music can be inspired by various life experiences, and artists should feel free to express a wide range of themes. This openness allows for a richer connection with listeners, as different songs can resonate with diverse experiences.

5. The Importance of Authenticity: While it’s essential to adapt to current trends, maintaining a core message and authenticity is crucial. Artists should balance commercial appeal with personal expression to ensure their work remains true to their identity.

BEST MOMENTS

"I honestly think that in your journey, when you are walking through life, we succeed when we do things that make us happy."

 "I discovered to say, I can actually express myself and write about a lot of different things in the world."

"There is such thing as keeping your authenticity as an artist... But there is still a little bit of a core that even us as listeners can associate with."

"When a tree falls, there's so much noise. So when you are creating, you must create in silence."

"I have to balance it. I love doing music, but I've got some sidekicks where I do farming on the side."

ABOUT THE GUEST

Patience Namadingo is a Malawian international artist and singer songwriter. He was born on 28 May 1989, in a family of three children in Kapalamula Village, T/A Nsamala in Balaka district of Malawi.

In 2007, Namadingo released his debut album "Goseni." His second album, "Tili ndi Yesu," included the hit "Mtendere," becoming the top-selling gospel album in Malawi from 2010 to 2012. His song "Mapulani" reached a million views in five months.

In 2022, Namadingo and Giddess Chalamanda performed at the Spring Show in Cape Town, South Africa, gaining international attention for their mash-up "Liny Hoo." Namadingo has collaborated with artists like Grace Chinga Moffat and Lulu. In 2021, he participated in a competition in SADC countries, singing 9 songs in different African languages. He also raised funds for a 21-year-old music student with cancer and helped a woman and her twins receive medical care.

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Namadingo

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/dr.namadingo?igsh=cjBnbHE5NHFjcWZj

YouTube

https://youtube.com/@namadingo?si=PF57TsvfQRKmL037

ABOUT THE HOST
Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange, and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS, and JPMorgan Chase
Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).
He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors, and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring
Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.
Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist, and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alex_sapala
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ

Every communication and interaction that you have with others will make them feel either a bit better or a bit worse.

It’s vital to understand that every communication can be either positive or negative but never neutral and you can choose which way your communication tips the scales so it’s always important to pay attention to every communication and interaction.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Every interaction conveys a message.
• The communication can be positive or negative but it is never neutral.
• Every message or interaction will leave the other person feeling a little better or a little worse.
• You need to pay attention to every message you send out in the world.

BEST MOMENTS

‘In every communication, there is no neutral’

‘Pay attention to every interaction and communication’

‘Look back and consider have you made others feel better or worse?’

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ABOUT THE HOST

Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase

Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).

He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring

Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.

Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/

Twitter - @alex_sapala

https://twitter.com/alex_sapala

You Tube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ

Ray McLennan is a hugely experienced mentor who has owned and successfully grown a wide range of businesses.

He also co-hosts the ‘How to raise Money’ and ‘The Skill Stack’ podcasts sharing his expertise and extensive business experience with a global audience.

He shares his fascinating journey and explains why ultimately you have to be your authentic self and live by your values, asking the right questions if you want to be guided towards being able to do what you love.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• You need to learn to work on the business not in the business.
• When I learnt to work on the business and put systems and processes in place everything became much easier.
• I exited when the property values and leases exceeded the profits from running the restaurants and people wanted to purchase
• When I started in law I saw it from the view of someone who had experience in business.
• I could see how a law firm could be a more efficient business. There were people in charge of things who didn’t know anything about it
• I always ask about the reason why something is done the way it is.
• Often things continue to be done in the same way because it’s always been done that way.
• There can be different solutions to resolve a challenge.
• I now work with angel investors and very varied ideas for new businesses
• Work out what your core values are and use them to guide you in what you do.
• When you find what you love doing it will energise you.
• If you do what you love, the world needs it and you can get paid for it then you have found what you should be doing.
• Everyone has different values and the world needs you as your authentic self.
• The breakthrough comes when you ask the right questions.

BEST MOMENTS

‘You have to live to your values and be your authentic self’

‘My contacts are a bottomless pit of knowledge and content about everything’

‘I like new things and learning then teaching about new stuff to help others’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Business, Wealth and Mindset podcast series    

Ray McLennan website

ABOUT THE GUEST

Ray McLennan is a former corporate lawyer from Edinburgh, Scotland who also has many years of experience owning and operating a mixed variety of small businesses in the UK and Ireland.

As a former regional manager for Angels Den for 6 years, Ray has seen thousands of pitches from SME’s looking for start-up and scale-up finance from private investors and he has spoken at many large and small Scottish Enterprise and RBS events.

Ray has been a VIP one-on-one mentor for Progressive Property based in Peterborough since 2016 and hosts a number of their VIP Lifetime Mastermind groups for established developers and business owners.

He is also a Keynote speaker and Lead Trainer with shares in a small number of property companies specialising in property and Start-up incubators.

Ray has created a Community Interest Company (CIC) to build affordable housing solely for key workers such as nurses, paramedics, fire and police officers where the rent is capped at a percentage of their salaries. (www.HomesForKeyWorkers.co.uk)

Ray is currently working with a group of finance lawyers and professionals to launch a series of Property Funds to bring back old-school banking for experienced property developers.

Ray is also a Guinness World Record Holder and keynote public speaker and is co-host of the “How To Raise Money Podcast” and host of “The Skill Stack” Podcast.

ABOUT THE HOST

Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase

Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).

He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring

Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.

Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/

Twitter - @alex_sapala

https://twitter.com/alex_sapala

You Tube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ

Ray McLennan is a hugely experienced mentor who has owned and successfully grown a wide range of businesses. He also co-hosts the ‘How to raise Money’ and ‘The Skill Stack’

podcasts sharing his expertise and extensive business experience with a global

audience.

Growing up in an entrepreneurial environment showed Ray the importance of working hard and understanding that there is always a way forward.

As he shares his fascinating journey he explains the importance of seeing the opportunities and acting on them to create new business possibilities that can open up unexpected new ventures.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• My father was an entrepreneur and worked very hard in the various businesses he had.
• He showed me a way but didn’t give me a path I had to follow.
• I understood from an early age about the concept of work, everyone around me worked hard.
• I briefly considered several different career possibilities whilst still in education including training as a vet.
• I joined the army and went on to Sandhurst to complete my officer training.
• I saw an opportunity to sell beer to and was able to organise a supply chain.
• It’s about looking for and acting on the opportunities when they occur.
• I recognised a high level of demand for beer and responded to this opportunity by organising a bulk purchase and the logistics to move it.
• I went on to source and supply wine to meet the demand of officers and then to exclusively supply champagne.
• Its exclusivity to us meant there were no pricing comparisons with anyone else.
• Wine and beer distribution are relatively simple compared to owning a restaurant which is what I moved on to next.

BEST MOMENTS

‘It’s always about seeing the opportunities’

‘It was a win, win situation’

‘We went to a supplier who wasn’t big enough to have their own distribution so we got it at a very good price’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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Ray McLennan website

ABOUT THE GUEST

Ray McLennan is a former corporate lawyer from Edinburgh, Scotland who also has many years of experience owning and operating a mixed variety of small businesses in the UK and Ireland.

As a former regional manager for Angels Den for 6 years, Ray has seen thousands of pitches from SME’s looking for start-up and scale-up finance from private investors and he

has spoken at many large and small Scottish Enterprise and RBS events.

Ray has been a VIP one-on-one mentor for Progressive Property based in Peterborough since 2016 and hosts a number of their VIP Lifetime Mastermind groups for established

developers and business owners.

He is also a Keynote speaker and Lead Trainer with shares in a small number of property companies specialising in property and Start-up incubators.

Ray has created a Community Interest Company (CIC) to build affordable housing solely for key workers such as nurses, paramedics, fire and police officers where the rent is capped

at a percentage of their salaries. (www.HomesForKeyWorkers.co.uk)

Ray is currently working with a group of finance lawyers and professionals to launch a series of Property Funds to bring back old-school banking for experienced property

developers.

Ray is also a Guinness World Record Holder and keynote public speaker and is co-host of the “How To Raise Money Podcast” and host of “The Skill Stack” Podcast.

ABOUT THE HOST

Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from

trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase

Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since

2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).

He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and

joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free

and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring

Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs

and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets

required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.

Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/

Twitter -

@alex_sapala

https://twitter.com/alex_sapala

You Tube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ

Emily Hughes is passionate about making the exam years in education as stress-free as possible for both parent and child.

She runs the Parent Guide to GCSE, showing parents exactly how to support their children through the trials and tribulations of GCSEs and Post-16. In this episode, she shares the journey she has been on and how the experience and skills she has developed have led her to the creation of a venture that is her passion – helping parents and young people to successfully navigate the exam years that play such a key part in education.

Emily discusses seizing the opportunities and why a business mindset is vital if you want to make a difference.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• A business mindset is about learning it’s not about you it’s about others.
• You try different things and that’s how you learn.
• When you’ve been in a career for 15 years if can be difficult to make a career change.
• We realised there was no support for parents with teenagers.
• We created ‘The parent guide to GCSE’ and the membership is continuing to build.
• It’s the culmination of everything I’ve done my teaching skills and growing confidence have come together in this venture.
• I knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur who could be the master of my own business
• When you face challenges, it can be the opportunity to look for something different.
• If you can see things as an opportunity rather than a threat everything will be easier.
• Things are sent to us to shape us.
• You may not be able to see the positives initially but they are there it’s about seeing them.
• We would like to support every parent in the UK to support their children through exams with less stress and a better relationship afterwards.
• We  want to take the pain out of education and exams
• We want to improve education from the outside in.
• It’s about seizing every opportunity and working out how later.

BEST MOMENTS

‘It’s important to do something that scares you a little every day’

‘Us working together from home was the ‘why’ we were working towards’

‘All the challenges you face are taking you closer to the person you are meant to be’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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Parent Guide to GCSE podcast

Parent Guide to GCSE website

ABOUT THE GUEST

Emily Hughes is on a mission to make the exam years as stress-free as possible for both parent and child.

She runs the Parent Guide to GCSE, showing parents exactly how to support their children through the trials and tribulations of GCSEs and Post-16, because knowledge beats nagging, every time!

Since founding ParentGuidetoGCSE and ParentGuidetoPost16, Emily’s expertise has been sought after by thousands of parents through the ParentGuide Facebook groups.

Emily has been a regular contributor to the BBC via her appearances on local news programmes and radio.
More recently she appeared on Good Morning Britain on GCSE results day as an expert to give advice to parents and their teenagers.

Emily is also the author of ‘GCSE Survival Guide for Parents’.

ABOUT THE HOST

Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase

Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).

He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring

Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.

Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/

Twitter - @alex_sapala

https://twitter.com/alex_sapala

You Tube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ

Motiul’s areas of expertise are primarily HMOs and structuring deals but he also has years of experience in rent to rent, title splits, no money down, refurbishments and developments.

He talks about his journey in property and why he believes if you know how to make your own money you will never be poor.

As someone who has a passion for doing deals, this is a great opportunity to hear about what and how he has found the strategy that works for him and how you can get on the property ladder if you really want to.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Understanding your own path is vital.
• Today when you buy a property to convert it you have to go down the bridging route.
• There are more products in the market but they are now very specific.
• If you want to use it as an HMO you have to have a commercial mortgage.
• I help people to get on the property ladder and to find the strategy that works and is the best for them.
• If you know how to make money you will never be poor.
• I know that if I don’t have enough money I just need to implement more.
• I’ve never seen a job as making me financially secure.
• You are making yourself more valuable if you have the right skills and knowledge.
• I’m deal centric, it’s all about the right deal and my passion is doing the deals.
• If you want something you need to find out how you can get it.
• If your community is entrepreneurial then it fosters the entrepreneurial spirit in everyone.
• You need to have a five-year plan and work backwards to work out how you can achieve it.
• If you can survive the first years in business it’s likely you will go on to be successful.
• It’s important to look at others who are successful in your arena.
• Network with people and find out what resonates with you.
• What you start with may not be what you continue with.
• Business is not easy but if you do something you enjoy and are passionate about its likely you will be successful.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I love joint venturing and work with people who are entering the market’

‘I feel that if you know how to make money you will never be poor’

‘This is a time for personal development and positioning yourself for the opportunities’

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Motiul Islam

Motiul started his property journey at the age of 19 when he was still at university in London studying BA Economics and BSC in Business Information Technology. Before this, he was always thinking outside the box and investing in other areas. He then turned to property. Whilst his peers were in lectures, Motiul was stepping out of the lecture theatre to negotiate deals. He learned some crucial lessons early on when he was ‘gazumped’ in each of his first 3 property deals. However, he did not let this stop him and by the age of 23, Motiul had bought his first property investment. He continued to buy subsequent properties one after another, employing no money down strategies before they were even taught and adding value to properties through a combination of extending, developing and carrying out title splits. 

After achieving his financial and property goals within a year of setting them, well ahead of the short timeframe he had set himself, Motiul was able to retire from property altogether. However, being young and having a big interest in the property field, he returned to property for two reasons. Firstly, he has a passion for property, ‘finding deals, doing deals and structuring deals'. Secondly, he has a vision to help others get started on the property ladder, but with his extensive experience, his expertise also benefits those who have already started and are established in the property arena.

Motiul’s areas of expertise are primarily HMOs and structuring deals but he also has years of experience in rent to rent, title splits, no money down, refurbishments and developments, with current ongoing refurbishments and developments in commercial properties as well as joint ventures and mentoring peers in various strategies.

ABOUT THE HOST

Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase

Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).

He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring

Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.

Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/

Twitter - @alex_sapala

https://twitter.com/alex_sapala

You Tube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ

Are you living life to the full or are you letting your fears hold you back?

Fears come from false expectations appearing real but it’s important to remain objective and be able to see both the upside and the downside of any situation if you want to move forward.

Alex shares great advice about how you can get your fears in perspective and see how every situation has an upside that is an opportunity to learn, grow and develop and live your life in the best way.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Remain objective to see both the upside and the downside of any situation.
• Many suffer from imposter syndrome but we are all the same and we all have things we are good at and those that we are not.
• There can be a fear of time running out but it’s important to understand what time well spent is and minimise time spent on activities that don’t serve you well.
• See moving outside your comfort zone as an opportunity to learn and grow and develop.
• Fear of what the next step is – life is too short to fear anything except the life you haven’t lived.
• Fear of losing control can mean that you miss out but it’s important to live life to the full and recognise there are always elements that cannot be controlled.
• Being afraid of failing can mean you never get started but it’s about focusing on getting started to gain momentum.
• Surround yourself with people who support you and drive your own agenda, one that moves you closer to your goals.
• Our identities are our most prized asset but a fixed view of identity can hold us back. You need to be dynamic and flexible so you can embrace learning and growing.

BEST MOMENTS

‘You cannot be all things to all people’

‘Live your life to its fullest potential’

‘Being in a perpetual state of anxiety will just take away the happiness now’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Business, Wealth and Mindset podcast series    

ABOUT THE HOST

Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase

Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).

He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring

Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.

Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/

Twitter - @alex_sapala

https://twitter.com/alex_sapala

You Tube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ

Sharon Griffiths talks to Alex in-depth about her journey and the underpinning values and mindset.

Having begun her career in education Sharon has worked with hundreds of colleagues to enable tens of thousands of people to learn and develop. She is now a successful property investor living to her highest values.

Throughout her life, she has followed her passion to help others and explains how having a plan has helped her to stay in alignment and achieve her dreams. She advocates that you need to always say yes and put yourself in the path of success and her own fascinating life journey reflects this.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• I’ve always been strategically reinventing myself.
• I’ve always lived my dream enjoyed what I’ve done with passion and on my terms.
• Having mentors and coaches is so important. They help you to learn and see things from a different perspective.
• The initial inspiration has to come from within
• You can only go so far on your own, you need other people to help you.
• No matter how hard you try you can’t do it all on your own.
• If you push through a boundary then you are learning.
• My aim is to help kids to realise the potential they have and help them achieve it.
• If you have a closed mind then your perspective is fixed.
• If you have an open mindset then you have a wider perspective and can learn more.
• You have to learn more to understand more.
• Alignment is a hugely important element for anyone in their lives.
• I created a plan and I always go back to the plan to look and see if I’m in alignment with it.
• When you are developing and learning you create the undulations that take you forward.

BEST MOMENTS

‘All the way through life it’s a fine balance enabling the equilibrium’

‘When you are successful you need to be mindful’

‘I have always wanted to help people’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Business, Wealth and Mindset podcast series    

ABOUT THE HOST

Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase

Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).

He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring

Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.

Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/

Twitter - @alex_sapala

https://twitter.com/alex_sapala

You Tube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ