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Showing posts with label simon zutshi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label simon zutshi. Show all posts

Wednesday, 26 April 2017

Do you want to build and grow your network or community?

6 years ago Simon Zutshi asked me to work with him to create and grow the online media presence of property investors network ‘pin’.

He’d seen me online and knew I was active within various online communities, as well as hosting my own events - in Property, Business and Internet Marketing.

I’d been doing online marketing for a long time and active on Facebook using paid Advertising (since 2008) before a lot of the big corporates were even aware of online marketing.

I’d also helped at and supported many personal development events, from local YES Groups to bigger Tony Robbins UPW events and similar.

As well as booking speakers for events, it was important for me to provide outstanding customer service to attendees as well, as I’d been to too many events where the organisers lacked integrity and each person was just a 'lead'. Things sometimes do go wrong and we all make mistakes - but when no-one takes actual responsibility for actions, service suffers and so does ‘word of mouth’ (and now social media posts) about your company.

People will remember how you make them feel and if you care enough to provide excellent service, which is more than just ‘good enough’. (Thanks to Graham Hill, Regional Director – Buckinghamshire & Bedfordshire of Shopper Anonymous for that reminder yesterday #FSB)

People are the most important part of any community or business.

Working with pin was a good fit, as one of my biggest values is that people should have a good time and feel valued. I would be able to help create that community online.

When I started with ‘pin’, I took on the task of creating and building the online presence of the property investors network across various online platforms and company websites. This grew from a few meetings to 50+ meetings and I was responsible for maintaining their online presence. Once I’d systemised all this, it became easier to scale and grow the online exposure.
The online marketing was all bootstrapped but has grown to a successful and large presence, had I bigger budget to work with I’d have done an even better job.

I also provided training & support to pin meeting Hosts on how to best use social media effectively, to connect with people and increase exposure for the meetings they ran in their local areas. Another task I took on was to keep on eye on the online reputation of Simon Zutshi, the company and the meetings.

As well as the online social media presence, I supported the Mastermind community by making sure information was easy to find on the forum and help them out with any queries they had, whether it was my ‘department’ or not. Either I’d sort it out myself or find the best person to help them.

All your clients (and team) are important, especially those that have paid for first class support.
This belief is what enabled me to provide the best service I could whilst at pin for many years.

In my spare time (Entrepreneurs don’t take evenings or weekends off, unless they want to take a holiday) I would also support on other events and help other Property education providers, as long as there was no conflict of interest.

After being there for over 5 years, it was time to move on.
So I have now moved to Milton Keynes. Why you ask? Why not?
It is closer and easily accessible to all the places I usually visit, from Birmingham & London being within 1 hour or so drive.  It was also good for a fresh start and to work on some new projects.

I’m now looking for a new challenge.  
Are you in property, personal development or a business related field and want to improve your service and/or reach? 
Or maybe you just want to create a community to share your love or hobby? 
Even if your idea is to start a Nicolas Cage Appreciation Society, get in touch.

If you have a business and no time to do it yourself, then why not give me a call and see how I can help.  My past experience and long-term view will help save you and your team many hours and tens of thousands by setting up things right to start with.
As I did when I advised a new property education startup earlier this month on the best way to set up and move forward.
The digital landscape has changed a lot in the last few years again, so don't think that trying to copy someone else will help you remain ahead anymore.   It's not just what you see at the front end that counts but how it is managed in the background that matters.

You can find out more and contact me on Facebook , Twitter and LinkedIn

I also prefer to work with people I know, so if this is of interest to you, read the mini-CV below and get back to me if I can help you in any way 😀 👍

[full CV available on request]

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Solutions focused Systems & Operations Freelancer looking to contribute extensive experience towards supporting progressive organisations in optimising their performance. Through increased efficiency by systemising, making things simpler by automating frequent processes, serving clients and having happier customers by meeting their needs and over-delivering on expectations.

My background is in Engineering, Property, Systems, Networking and Training Events and Social Media/Digital Marketing.

Engineering has given me an analytical background and project management skills which come in useful with jobs that require attention to detail and planning.

I have been involved in property investment and education since 2001, learning valuable lessons through boom and bust, and know many of the experts and trainers in the UK.

Attended a lot of personal development, business and entrepreneur seminars and paid for high-end coaching over the last 10 years.

As well as attending these events, I've also set-up, organised and hosted networking events, as well as helping out and crewing for many training courses.

Extensive background in social media and online marketing, website design from SEO to funnel creation, including paid marketing and CRM.

I'm more than competent in a lot of fields, although not a self-proclaimed expert or goo-roo. I realise I can always learn more and be better at everything. I'm a polymath (Renaissance man) with curiosity and many hobbies, talents and areas of interest and expertise, therefore I have a wide knowledge base that I can draw on and use in other areas to solve problems and for success.  I can explain what needs to be done in simple language, by removing fluff that some experts use to complicate things to justify their position.  I will listen to your ideas and recommend creative solutions & improvements.  I offer highly professional consulting and honest opinions and feedback, always acting in the client's best interest.

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So if any of that is of interest, contact me today on Facebook , Twitter  and LinkedIn or call if you've got my number and not rung me for a long time anyway. Always happy to meet up and have a chat.

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Monday, 24 September 2012

Maybe Tomorrow I'll Want to Settle Down (Down the road is where I'll always be)



What a weekend! With lots of ups & downs, happiness & sadness, laughs & tears and everything else in between.  It was the end of Simon Zutshi's Mastermind 10 on Saturday - and the journey people had come along in the last year was amazing. Whether it was financial or personal breakthroughs, everyone had changed for the better.

My 'unexpected' year in Birmingham had also come to an end, although that's where I had to be for then, it's not where I need to be next.  I'd known for a while and the timing just seemed right, now; to move on again.

From the pin Team who were now family to the Masterminders who were good friends, they will ALL be missed.  As in the Simpsons, dysfunctional or not, they're still the family and the friends that you love!

It's like when everyone leaves school, not knowing if they will see each other again - and nobody wants to go home that night, in case tomorrow everything is different (which it always will be).
Although everything finally has to come to an end, to create space for something new to be created...

Do you ever recall emptying your desk at work and remembering the good times? Or when you left home and turned the lights off and closed the door for the last time? You see the space you lived and breathed in for so long - and as you move those in-animate objects and things into boxes again, they bring back a flood of happy memories.  The meanings we give these items that link us to emotions that we had in the past and may have forgotten about momentarily. This is what we live for, the good times and the memories.  "People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel." {Maya Angelou}

I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to everyone, which was partly intentional, as I don't like goodbyes. It almost always ends up with crying and hugging (and it's usually me).  Only for us to meet again in a few weeks anyway.  I'm never really gone, just moved elsewhere to my next calling.

What people really miss is the best about themselves that they see in the other person, which is what they already have inside them, they've just forgotten temporarily - and it's the same for me.  Just remember that you can always remember the good times, tell stories and just smile to yourself knowingly.

The weekend was wonderfully rounded off by Richard Wilkins who is not your average speaker. What I mean by 'not average' is that he is real and authentic.  He reminded people that it's OK for men to be sensitive, to be real and be themselves.  Reminding us that "To not be dead is your biggest Goal" - Richard Wilkins www.theministryofinspiration.com

It was worth waiting all year for him to finally appear and remind me, who I am - and that there is a long way to go from where I was and that actually "I'm there" (where I want to be) right now!

We stayed late on Saturday night for a meal, laughed and joked and shared stories.  Stories of who we really are. Telling the truth, being ourselves and knowing that no judgement is passed for the human-ness that we share.  The honesty, integrity and vulnerability I hope I've brought to every conversation and everyone I have met over the last year.  You all Freakin' Rock!

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Can you remember one small thing for me? And I'll only tell you if you promise to always remember… Agreed!? Great, here goes...

Myself (and everyone else that you've ever known) - they've not really gone anywhere.  They are all here/there, thinking of you all the time and smiling with the happy memories. And if you really miss them, they are just waiting for you to call, email, facebook or send them a happy thought.

Now that you 'know' and have promised to remember forever, there's no reason to feel like they're missing - because they're not. It was just you temporarily 'missing' and now that you know this secret, you won't fall for that misleading thought again.
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It was then a rainy Sunday and I knew it was time to grab the few things I had and hit the road again.

My friend London (aka The Littlest Hobo) explains it best when I can't find the words.  *woof*


Till we meet again.  Maybe tomorrow…

http://www.youtube.com/v/IzBQnWlWpRY

There's a voice that keeps on calling me
Down the road is where I'll always be

Every stop I make, I'll make a new friend
Can't stay for long, just turn around and I'm gone again.

Maybe tomorrow, I'll want to settle down,
Until tomorrow, I'll just keep moving on.

Down this road, that never seems to end,
Where new adventure, lies just around the bend.

So if you want to join me for a while
Just grab your hat, come travel light - that's hobo style.

Maybe tomorrow, I'll want to settle down,
Until tomorrow, the whole world is my home.

So if you want to join me for a while
Just grab your hat, come travel light - that's hobo style.

Maybe tomorrow, I'll want to settle down,
Until tomorrow, I'll just keep moving on.

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Maybe tomorrow, I'll want to settle down,
Until tomorrow, I'll just keep moving on.

There's a world, that's waiting to unfold,
A brand new tale, no one has ever told,

We've journey'd far but, you know it won't be long,
We're almost there and we've paid our fare, with the hobo song.

Maybe tomorrow, I'll want to settle down,
Until tomorrow, I'll just keep moving on.

So if you want to join me for a while
Just grab your hat, come travel light - that's hobo style.

Maybe tomorrow, I'll find what I call home
Until tomorrow, you know I'm free to roam.

Thursday, 11 November 2010

Midlands - Internet Marketing, Business, Personal Development and PIN Xmas Dinner

If you live in the Midlands or the North, then you'll want to
know about these events and share them with your friends.

Also, when you get to the bottom - there's something in London
and an online opportunity so the rest of the country (and World)
don't feel left out.

These include learning and spending time with the BEST, including
Joseph McClendon, Simon Zutshi, Andy Phillips and Sohail Khan.


Stratford-upon-Avon, Saturday 13th November 2010
Internet Lead Generation Success with Andy Phillips
This is a 1-day workshop for Businesses and Property Investors
When it comes to Business on the Internet, Andy is the Man! 
http://whizkidz.networkbillionaire.com


Burton upon Trent, Tuesday 16th November 2010
The Laws Of Attraction with Joseph McClendon
Head Trainer and Master Instructor for Tony Robbins. Joseph has
taught millions with his ‘Next Step’ event and has toured the
world with Tony Robbins on the ‘Unleash the Power Within’ seminars.
CALL 01889 881488 NOW for more information and to BOOK
Quote: "Bobby Gill" or "Diane Hughes" for best prices


Birmingham, Friday 19th November 2010
Join us for the Property Investors Network Xmas Dinner and Party
with Simon Zutshi and the top UK experts in property. Not to be
missed! Book NOW: http://pin.networkbillionaire.com


London, Friday 19th November 2010 - The JV Club Mastermind
Hosted by JV Expert Sohail Khan and Mark Nathwani
By invitation only - Limited Guest Places Available:
http://jv.networkbillionaire.com


Want to find out what is happening to the economy?
Learn how to BUY GOLD as a savings plan and protect your wealth
Check out this site: http://gold.networkbillionaire.com


I hope to catch up with you before Christmas.
All the best,
Bobby

Friday, 15 October 2010

Northern Entrepreneurs Super Conference, 30th-31st October 2010 - Manchester

Surely this will be The Biggest UK Entrepreneur's Event of the Year. It will be held at The Hilton Hotel, Manchester Airport, Outwood Lane, Manchester, United Kingdom M90 4WP on Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st October 2010

Hosted by Steven Aspinall, Bobby Gill and Mike Clarke PLUS 10 TOP UK Experts, this 2 day event has been setup for entrepreneurs based "Up North".

With high profile members and guest speakers, the Northern Entrepreneurs Super Conference is all about connecting with the right people. Creating connections with key players in the industry. It's about making yourself known in the marketplace as the best person to do business with.

The aim as is to help you make the right contacts in the marketplace. The event offers the most cost effective method of meeting the industry's decision makers.
  • Bringing together key players in the Market
  • Learning through shared knowledge and understanding
  • Listening to the highest profile speakers
  • Generating opportunities
  • Building relationships
  • And, creating a platform for highly effective networking and communication across various Industries
The list of speakers for the event are:
  • Simon Zutshi – property entrepreneur, speaker and author 
  • Glenn Armstrong – serial entrepreneur now with over 300 properties 
  • Marie-Claire Carlyle – The Miracle Coach, Money Magnet and Best Selling Author
  • Phil Martin – Property expert and mentor
  • Michael Bradford – Highly Intuitive International Healer, Business Coach, Consultant, Mentor and Professional speaker
  • Richard Shepherd – Property expert and mentor
  • Zoe Cairns – Social media queen 
  • Daniel Wagner – Internet Marketing Genius
  • Clive Arneil - Stock trading expert
  • Allan Kleynhans – Peak performance coach
AND
  • Mr X - The Current Economy & Investing in Gold

There has never been a group of leaders like this assembled at the same event!

BOOK NOW: www.northernentrepreneurssuperconference.com
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Really. Your future is important and we encourage you to attend this event. But it still only offers one perspective.

At The Northern Entrepreneurs Superconference, you will hear the insights, case studies, and best practices of many of the Industry leaders.

It doesn't matter if you are into property, internet marketing, or Investing, we have put together what is arguably the strongest faculty of leadership talent that has ever been assembled under one roof!

You will hear how Average people have gone from zero to building a multi million pound property, how properties can be purchased without a mortgage, numerous ways to increase your cashflow, proven techniques to generate online traffic, and many more...........
With a little discernment and critical thinking, you can study all the options and leave Sunday night with the strategies that will work best for YOU.

Don't come to this event just because you want to take your picture with the speakers, feel all warm and fuzzy, or add to your seminar notes collection. Come because you want to:

• Get out of the rate race;
• Develop faster;
• Develop your leadership skills;
• Convert more leads;
• Learn from the best in the business;
• Develop passive residual income!

We didn't select these speakers because they have great books, give nice speeches, or and have strong credibility. (Even though they have great books, give nice speeches and have enough credibility to fill the MEN Arena!!)

They were selected because of their unique gifts for taking what they have learned, and teaching it in a way that you will hear it, understand it, and then be able to go back home and immediately implement it!


All of these key people have powerful information you need to know about.

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Register here: www.northernentrepreneurssuperconference.com
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Why up north...

We believe there is a shortage of similar events for people that live in the North. We want to show that people that live up North have got as big aspirations as the guys that live in the south. Wouldn't it be wonderful to get the money thing out of the way, and lead the lifestyle you dreamed about? You can.

The Northern Entrepreneurs Superconference can show you how to achieve it. Of course the event will be motivational, you'll feel good about attending, and you'll have a great time...

But more importantly, you will leave Sunday evening with a toolbox of techniques, strategies, and skills you can immediately put into practice to build a life beyond your wildest dreams !!!

If you are serious about building a massive, exponentially growing business - clear your calendar right now, and get yourself a ticket for this event !!

Be warned, however...


We're not bringing in the most successful people in the profession to teach you how to make a couple hundred pounds, we want you to walk away with a clear strategy on how best to create wealth !!

Any one of these speakers could do the entire weekend, and you'd still get the bargain of your career. Put them all together in one room as we are, and you have the largest and strongest collection of speakers ever assembled under one roof!

We're talking about people who have founded huge property business', developed legions of leaders, built networks in the thousands, conducted hundreds of opportunity presentations all around the world, discovered how to overcome fear and rejection, uncovered the secrets of the most compelling presentations, and made millions of pounds in their chosen career's !

This is not an event for the idle curious. It is for people who want to turn their business' into a multi-million-pound, income money machine!
We don't tell you that to impress you about how “big” they are. But to demonstrate how lucrative and valuable a weekend with people like this can be for you.

Many speakers will be revealing information they might not share if it was going to be offered for general public consumption…

This event is for people that really want to become top earners...

We've assembled the finest minds and put them at your disposal for an entire weekend.

• You'll hear them speak;
• Ask them questions one-on-one!

What's the investment?

If we charged £500 a seat for this event, it would be the bargain of the decade. But you won't have to pay even that...

Fortunately, we can keep the price below market. So the event is only £67.  

And if you act before 10pm on Sunday 17th October 2010, you can sneak in with our 30% OFF Early Bird Special of only £47!

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BUY NOW: www.northernentrepreneurssuperconference.com
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Seats are limited, so BOOK NOW as this event will sell out !!!

For more information, click here http://www.northernentrepreneurssuperconference.com

Tuesday, 7 September 2010

UK Banks causing a double dip?

The Banks were technically bankrupt a couple of years ago but got bailed out by us. Now they want as much cash in as possible, despite the cost to businesses and the economy.

Unfortunately the Banks are not run by people but systems and organic robots – they are only interested in their bottom line and do not care about the economy, taxpayers, you or me.

The dip is coming, not good news for people with equity to lose or poor cash flow – but an opportunity for investors to stock up on houses!

See Simon Zutshi's article below and join his Mastermind Programme to stay ahead of the pack.

Bobby

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Check out Simon Zutshi's Property Mastermind Programme

Simon Zutshi is giving away a full scholarship on his next Property Mastermind Programme starting in October 2010.

This is an incredible 12 month Programme that will teach you how to be a professional investor with the objective of buying £1m in property and giving your £50k in the bank in 12 months.

For details of how you could be the lucky person to receive this incredible opportunity, you need to register your interest on the Property Mastermind Scholarship “Pre announcement list” by Clicking Here
Property Mastermind Programme

Note: This offer is for Serious UK investors Only!




Are the UK Banks causing a second dip?

by Simon Zutshi

"There is a lot of talk in the media at the moment of the possibility of a second dip in the UK housing market. There is a good chance that there could be a second dip particularly when the banks release all of the repossessed property that they are currently holding, into the market. When the supply increases then house prices could fall further, if the demand is not sufficient to soak up the extra supply.

However, I would argue that the demand is there. The two groups who stimulate the market are investors and first time buyers. Investors realise that properties stack up well at the moment, far better than they have for a few years. If you are investing for the long term it does not matter if prices fall in the short term, as long as you can afford to hold by ensuring you buy in an area with strong rental demand and positive cash flow each month after all the expenses. First time buyers are also keen to get on the ladder before prices go up although many of them are uncertain about what the future holds due to all the scare mongering in the press.

The main problem lies with the UK banks and their lending policy. Understandably they have learnt their lesson and I am sure will now lend more responsibly than in the past, which has got to be a good thing. However, for the UK market to recover the lending availability has to improve. The banks are already being cautious by restricting their lending on Buy to Lets to 75% Loan to Value so they have plenty of buffer in case prices fall.

They are also being careful of whom they lend to although I would question the logic behind some of their decisions. The Lloyds TSB banking group now owned by the government (or rather the tax payer) restrict the number of mortgage across its brands to a maximum of nine. Most experienced investors, with a reasonable sized portfolio, would exceed this limit and so would not be able to get further mortgages for any lender in the group including; Birmingham Midshires, Halifax, Lloyds and C&G. Ironically these banks seem to be happy to lend to a complete novice investor, with absolutely no experience and so someone far more likely to make mistakes than an experienced investor to whom they will not lend. It does not really make sense.

But the real problem is that the banks are instructing surveyors to down value properties in their surveys. Most surveyors would say that a property is worth what someone is prepared to pay for it. However, this wide spread policy of down valuing property ignores the fact that there are buyers prepared to pay the agreed price. When the property is down valued the mortgage offer is adjusted down and often not sufficient enough for the buyer to afford the property, so the sale falls through. The surveyors are under pressure from the banks and they don’t want to be sued for getting it wrong.

Willing buyers are not able to make the purchase they want and so the market stagnates as people get stuck in chains and the net effect is less sales. Less sales will lead to a fall in prices and a general down valuing of the market. Thus the second dip that the press seem determined to talk us into.

This is bad news for everyone, including the banks who will have even less security and equity on their existing lending. With many people potentially in negative equity unable to afford to move, the market will stagnate further and take even longer to recover. Again bad news for everyone.

If we are not careful we will get to the point where no one can sell or buy and the only solution will be to do every property transaction as an option. I am convinced purchase lease options will become far more common place over the next few years.

What we need is some positivity in the press to encourage first time buyers to stimulate the market and general easing of lending criteria so that more people can access the funds to buy the property they want to purchase. And ideally an end to this policy of Banks telling surveyors to down value property.

Come on UK Banks….sort it out. As owners of many of the banks, the new government should wake up, smell the coffee and realise what is going on. Unless something changes I predict that the UK Banks will cause a second dip in the UK house market."

Simon Zutshi, - Founder of Property Investors Network

Friday, 7 May 2010

Dodgy solicitors and greedy family = repossession

I’m aware of this case that Simon Zutshi has just written about on his blog. It’s a tough one with so many parties involved but you’re right, a lawyer should be looking after the best interests of the client at the time and not providing financial advice.

Did he back it up with a guarantee that he’d cover the difference, should things not work out as expected? I didn’t think so…

Unfortunately I know of another lawyers / solicitor / legal ‘advisor’ who seems to think that whatever the money men (banks) say is the truth without actually really being able to apply the legal rules in specific circumstances. They tend to open the text book at a certain page and say that’s how it is or discuss things that they have no idea or experience about. There's nothing worse than bad legal advice from someone who doesn't have any attachment to the outcome.

Definitely worth bringing up with the law society as someone has to hold them accountable!

Also the other family members are partly responsible too, allowing greed to get in the way of sound judgment. Did they consider the implications of what would happen if they couldn't sell it for a higher price?

What happened to common sense? Clearly it doesn’t pay the bills.

Bobby



Screwed by their Lawyer!

by Simon Zutshi

I still can’t believe it. I have been dealing with a motivated seller in London who is being repossessed on the advice of a lawyer acting for one of the family members and even worse this decision has been backed up by a Judge.

I was speaking at an event in London last week and at the end I was approached by a gentleman who for privacy we shall call Mark. Mark asked me if I could help because his mother’s property was due to be repossessed this week!

He asked me to come and look at the property to see if I could help them. It is a large four bed property in North London in need of some work but a fantastic location. Mark explained that his mother lives in the property but that he, his sister and his mother were all on the mortgage.

The loan was with a subprime lender who was charging them 10.5% per annum and they were finding it very hard to keep up the payments and so had decided to sell. Another brother and sister had been helping to pay this mortgage but had decided enough was enough and they had to sell

So the house was put on the market and as a sale had been agreed the lawyer representing Mark’s sister (let’s call them “Bungle & Scarper”) had suggested that the family members stop paying the mortgage and the arrears that build up could be paid off when the revenue comes in from the sale.

This is a risky strategy in the event that the sale could fall through, which surprise, surprise it did. We all know what happens if you do not pay your mortgage (or maybe we don’t all know) …eventually you will get repossessed. Mark had already been to court with his mother and the Judge advised that the property had to be sold.

Mark was a very motivated seller. He and his mother agreed that they would rather sell the house at a discount, to clear all the debt and walk out with £100k rather than get repossessed, have their credit records trashed and potentially not get much money after all the associated legal costs. Mark had an investor lined up ready to buy the property who also went to court with them to present the solution.

Unfortunately, Mark’s sister and the other brother and sister had a different view. On the advice of their lawyers, Bungle & Scarper, they thought the best solution would be good to get repossessed and then do a deal with the lenders solicitors to sell the property on the open market get the best possible price and then hopefully they would get more money from the sale, not to mention the trashed credit rating or maybe they are unaware of the full implications.

Incredibly the judge thought that the investors offer was too low (even though it would clear all the debt and give the family £100k plus), and agreed to give possession to the lenders solicitors. How can being reposed be the best solution for the property owners? Maybe the judge was thinking that they will get more money by selling the property on the open market. Well, whilst I agree they may receive a higher offer I wonder if the Judge has conserved all the associated costs. For a start an estate agent in London would want 2.5% of the sales price. I am sure the lenders lawyers and Bungle & Scarper will also have very high costs associated with their time involved in the sale, not to mention all the interest and penalties building up whilst the property is marketed and sold.

This cannot be right! Maybe I have a simplistic view of this. Maybe I have had a bias account of the facts from Mark but this does not seem right to me. Is this fair? What do you think?

I wonder if Bungle & Scarper were more concerned about the fees they can earn from the prolonged case rather than the best interests of their clients. It looks to me as if this lawyer has been giving financial advice to their clients. Interesting as I don’t think they can do that. I wonder what the law society would have to say about this?

The lessons I would like you to draw from this are as follows:
1. Most sellers do not understand the implication of getting repossessed. Often the bury their head in the sand and think everything will be better once the property is repossessed
2. You need to be aware the advice that sellers are given may not be the best course of action for them.
3. When you are dealing with sellers always put their interests first ahead of your own and try to come up with an ethical win win solution.
4. When there is a disagreement between family members the judge can decide the course of action he sees fit.

Feel free to post what you think about this case study.

Source: Simon Zutshi, Property Investors Network

Monday, 18 May 2009

Cash Flow Dynamics

In March, I attended a Wealth Day organised by Simon Zutshi from the Property Investors Network.

It was a very good event that covered different ways to create wealth and also included wealth profiling.

If you're a member of XL you'll know what Wealth Dynamics is all about and the different styles of profile that you can use to make money and create wealth. Also how you can use your profile to decide what area of property you should focus on to make more money.

After covering the different profiles in detail there was a session on stock trading by Knowledge-To-Action. They covered the mindset of a trader and how to manage your risk when pip trading currencies.

Simon Zutshi talked about Business and how to increase your income by asking for referrals, looking after existing clients, why your team is also very important and lots of other tips to increase your cashflow in your existing business.

The highlight of the event was David Cavanagh, an Australian living in Pattaya Beach, who had flown over especially for us. He was AMAZING! I've not been to a multi-speaker event before where there was so much value and info being freely shared. David is a star and a real internet guru. He gets rid of all the hype and BS, with lots of simple advice including easy ways to get to the top of google without SEO.
He shared various ways to make money online through websites and ebooks, using copywriting skills, video and autoresponders. A really giving guy with loads of value to add!

NOW after a succesful Property Magic Dolf De Roos is back in the UK and the main speaker at a Cashflow Dynamics Event event in London this weekend (see below for full details), along with The Beermat Entrepreneur Mike Southon and internet expert Simon Coulson and other guest speakers.

You can also meet Dolf at these Property events PIN Birmingham (tuesday) and PIN London (thursday) this week.

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Cashflow Dynamics Event - 23rd-24th May 2009

Come to the Cash Flow Dynamics and learn more about your wealth profile and how to make cash flow!

Would you like to make more money?

"At last YOU CAN discover the easiest way FOR YOU to make serious CASH FLOW right now”

Announcing the “Cash Flow Dynamics” seminar in LONDON on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May

Would you like to make more money?

"At last YOU CAN discover the easiest way FOR YOU to make serious CASH FLOW right now”

Announcing the “Cash Flow Dynamics” seminar in LONDON on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May

Book HERE: Cash Flow Dynamics Event


Once you have attended “Cash Flow Dynamics” you will have a clear idea of what you should be doing and the most appropriate strategy for you to earn extra cash flow right now.

You will also know exactly WHO CAN HELP YOU to achieve the success you desire.

No longer will you have to waste your time, money or energy chasing that new shinny penny. You will be able to focus on the best strategy for YOU. The one strategy you have been looking for that will be the easiest, most enjoyable and stress free way for you to make more money.

Our guest speakers at “Cash Flow Dynamics” are the very best experts in their fields, and will share with you the best strategies to make more cash flow right now.


Just a few of our guest speakers include:

* Dolf de Roos - probably one of the top wealth creation experts in the world. Author of ten best-selling property books including the New York Times Best Seller Real Estate Riches. Dolf teaches at events and institutions in over 16 countries including Tony Robbins’ Wealth Mastery and Trump University. In 2003 Dolf was appointed visiting professor of real estate at the University of North Texas.

At “Cash Flow Dynamics” Dolf will share with you how you can massively increase your results by working with the right team of people around you.


* Simon Coulson - climbed the corporate ladder with BT PLC for 14 years before quitting the city life in December 2003. He started a series of internet businesses. In less than 5 years Simon has generated over £4 million pounds. The first £2 million were from the spare room in his house!

Simon will teach you how he has made his fortune in niche markets as diverse as Bulgaria property, bonsai trees, plumbing and philosophy. All of which by his own admission he knows NOTHING about!


* Mike Southon - one of the world’s top business speakers, a Fellow of The Professional Speakers Association. Co-author of several best-selling business books, including The Beermat Entrepreneur and Sales on a Beermat and has made frequent appearances on television and radio.

These are just a few of the world class speakers we have lined up for you.

Book HERE: Cash Flow Dynamics Event

Tuesday, 28 April 2009

BMV Quickstart with Simon Zutshi and Property Mastermind Programme

BMV Quickstart

I attended Simon Zutshi's BMV Quickstart workshop earlier this month in London and it was a great event to learn more and meet fellow investors.

When asked what I was doing there as someone who has been in the property business since 2001, I explained that I am always learning and picking up fresh tips. It's also good to refresh your knowledge.

In an economy where a lot of investors have ended up jumping in the deep end and are now struggling to swim, it is good to get back to basics and learn how to do and use the simple and basic techniques (with some new No Money Down thrown in as well).

Simon covers ethics which is sometimes missed by many investors, why you need to listen to people and then offer them solutions, ie. how to help the person.

You will get introduced to his power team including solicitors, mortgage brokers and people that provide bridging.

The BMV Quickstart literally does what it says on the tin: it gets you ready to start doing below market value deals the following day. You will know the people to put the deal together and learn strategies to get out there and find the deals straight away.

It would have been really useful to have done something like this when I first started as it would have saved me a lot of money making mistakes and learning by myself.

His next event is in Birmingham on Saturday 2nd of May 2009 and you can find out more and book your place here: BMV Quickstart

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One action-packed day of intensive BMV training

This isn't some high-level overview we're talking about here. We immediately get into the meat of the strategies; within the first hour I introduce you to your own personal Power Team which is CRUCIAL to your success with this type of investing, and by the end of the day your head will be spinning with new ideas and strategies that you can immediately begin implementing.
What will we cover during the day?

Of the dozens of things we will cover, here are what I believe are the most important:

* The step-by-step, nuts and bolts of the BMV investing strategy - the process by which you can by property using none of your own money
* We introduce you to your personal Power Team, including an expert mortgage broker and specialist BMV solicitors
* 6 simple strategies to generate BMV leads on tap
* The 7 key step by step key ingredients to building a trusting relationship with the seller
* How to create a WIN WIN deal for everyone and negotiate like a pro
* The 5 magic words to clinch ANY deal
* How to minimise the amount of work you need to put in by taking advantage of "armchair investment" opportunities.

The secret is to buy property now significantly Below Market Value (BMV)

Savvy investors never pay the full market price for their investments. Right now, due to the current market conditions, we have the biggest ever opportunity in our lifetimes to purchase property BMV.

There are plenty of deals out there and when you find the right deals it is still possible to buy with very little of your own money invested.

Find out more and book your place here: BMV Quickstart

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Property Mastermind Home Study

Already an investor and/or do you want to join a Property Mastermind?

WIN a place on the NEW Property Mastermind Home Study course

Simon Zutshi is about to launch details of the home study version of his very popular Property Mastermind Programme.

To find out how this programme can help you to achieve everything you want from your property investing you need to join the “PROPERTY ANNOUNCEMENT LIST”.

To Join this list just click here: Property Mastermind

It is well worth joining as you could be the lucky person who wins a place on the Property Mastermind Home Study course in Simon’s free prize draw. Good luck!

The Property Mastermind Home Study Course runs along side the main Mastermind Programme, which means that this is the only chance to join at the beginning.
Register you interest here: Property Mastermind Home Study Course

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Property Networking

Attend property networking events around the UK to learn more, meet other investors and get your questions answered.

Check out ours at the Northern Property Network in Huddersfield, with Rob Moore of Progressive Property presenting on Tuesday 5th May 2009.

And in Bristol organisers Benjamin Leppier & Barry Davies host the South West Property Network, with Rhett Lewis presenting on the same date.

Tuesday, 23 December 2008

Property Investment Strategies for 2009!

Forget Everything You Thought You Knew about Buy-to-Let Property Investment

* Banking sector nationalised
* 60% Plunge in house sale
* Transactions grind to a halt
* Headlines Screaming 35% Fall in Valuations

It's Time To Face The New Reality of Buy-to-Let Property
Especially The Holy Grail of Investments - HMO's (Houses in Multiple Occupancy)
Best Time Ever to Purchase Property - But How To Finance?
How To Convert Non-Performing Buy-To-Let Properties
How to Bypass Hype, B.S. & Economic Uncertainty
How To Ride The Storm & Learn Expert Strategies & Solutions
and Much Much More..

At the B2L-HMO Summit The UK's top Buy-to-Let experts were asked NOT to give their usual talk. All experts responded brilliantly giving their strategies for 2009.

So what exactly did Simon Zutshi, Rob Moore, Jim Haliburton, Ranjan Bhattacharya, Glenn Armstrong, Vanish Patel, TV's Secret Millionaire - Caroline Marsh, TV's To Buy or Not to Buy - Sarah Walker, Barry Danser, John Lee & Dr David Kyte have to say?

This special 10 DVD set filmed Live in London is the equivalent to attending a year of networking meetings.

Check it out now: Buy To Let / HMO 10 DVD Set




Stay Ahead - Get your 2009 Buy-To-Let property strategy in place - Now!

This DVD set will give you new Strategies for 2009. You need to get your hands on this info if you're anyway involved in property, novice investor or seasoned pro. Buy To Let / HMO 10 DVD Set

# Jim Haliburton - 500 HMO Tenants, Now That Is Multiple Income Streams
# Rob Moore -How To Make Cash In A Property Crash
# Glenn Armstrong -200 Houses Using Other Peoples Money
# Caroline Marsh - TV's Secret Millionaire
# Sarah Walker - TV's To Buy Or Not To Buy
# Vanish Patel - Statistic Analysis & Reasoned Strategies For 2009
# John Lee - even More Below Market Value Using NLP
# Simon Zutshi - Fresh From Property Magic With New Tricks For 2009
# Barry Danser
# Ranjan Bhattacharya

A Must-Have DVD Set For Both Novices & Expert Property Entrepreneurs.
Get it here now: Buy To Let / HMO 10 DVD Set



Red-hot Strategies for 2009!

Buy-To-Let / HMO property DVD's
With brand new info and 10 TOP Property Experts

Wednesday, 6 August 2008

The Death of Property Investing Report by Simon Zutshi

Is Simon Zutshi REALLY spelling the death of property investing during the credit crunch?

Have you seen this report? click here to get the report

This underground report is quietly kicking up a storm on the internet at the moment.

Not least because the author Simon is a No.1 best-selling property coach, and mentor to hundreds of professional property investors.

It is a thought-provoking, candid yet controversial account of the current market. If you're not happy believing everything you see in the papers, then I recommend reading this to find out what's really going on.

Download The Death Of Property Investing here: Free property report

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A couple of the 165 comments about the report:

"Great report Simon and definitely worth reading. Everyone is asking these questions and it is good that you’ve pulled them together in a simple report. Page 14 covers nicely what a lot of people are thinking" - Bobby Gill

"Thanks once again for a no-bullsh!t common sense report Simon - Once again, all meat without the fat!" - Mike Michaelides

"Excellent report, I agreement with your sentiments, all investors whether professional or otherwise must get clear in their minds money can be made in a falling market." - George McCormack

Sunday, 6 July 2008

Simon Zutshi at the Northern Property Network

First Wednesday of the month was another great evening of value for those that attended the Northern Property Network and a great talk on mindset and structuring No Money Down, BMV deals.

For those of you who saw Simon Zutshi last night, register your interest in “Property Magic Live” coming to London this October - just click here: Property Magic Live

As a thank you for just registering your interest, Simon will give you access to the 8 on line videos that he is currently preparing about the 8 core competencies of successful investors which will be ready from mid August.
Make sure you register now to get hold of these valuable videos for free.
Property Magic Live

Simon also mentioned the property investor network monthly meetings which happen in Manchester (3rd Wednesday of the month) and in Leeds (4th Wednesday of the month). To find out more about these monthly meeting just click here: www.propertyinvestorsnetwork.co.uk/monthlymeetings

And also check out Simon's blog here:
www.propertyinvestorsnetwork.co.uk/blog/property-magic-book-update