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From The Ground Up

From The Ground Up

By: Jack Smith
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In this podcast hosted by Jack Smith, we speak with some incredibly successful and brilliant guests to discuss their personal journeys and their professional experiences. From The Ground Up is an open conversation designed to get to the core of how each of our guests have got to where they have, the catalysts that propelled them into their current situation and pull out actionable lessons that we can apply to our own lives.

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Episodes
  • He Bought 17 Houses Using Other People’s Money - George Burns
    Aug 11 2025

    ✅ Get our free Property Investment Playbook (learn how to invest like me): https://bit.ly/4oJUlxM

    You’ve probably heard the line: “You need money to make money.” But our guest today, George Burns, built a multi-million-pound property portfolio without using a penny of his own cash.

    No trust fund and no lottery win. Just relentless action and an unusual approach to raising capital that most people are too scared to even try.

    So in this episode, we’ll dive into how he actually pulled it off, including:

    - His exact method for raising funds from investors
    - The biggest mistakes beginners make with property funding
    - And practical tips for leveraging other people's money effectively

    Discover the unique strategies he used to raise capital, common mistakes to avoid, and actionable tips for leveraging investor funds to grow your property empire. Don't miss out on this insider look at real estate success!

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • From Royal Marine to Property Mogul In 5 Years - Ben Barrow
    Mar 24 2025

    Meet Ben Barrow…

    ✅Our Free Property Investment Playbook: https://bit.ly/3Fr15hR

    He bought his first property as a teenager, kept investing while deployed as a Royal Marine, and today runs a successful construction company with a passive portfolio on the side.

    And in this episode, Ben is breaking down:

    • His story from the royal marines to the world of property
    • How property became the foundation for his business empire
    • And the biggest mistake new investors make when trying to scale

    From Royal Marine to property mogul in just 5 years—Ben Barrow’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Starting young, he bought his first property as a teenager, kept investing while serving in the Marines, and now runs a thriving construction company alongside a passive property portfolio. In this episode, Ben shares his story, his investment strategies, and the biggest mistakes new investors make when trying to scale. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to take your portfolio to the next level, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • He Makes £21,025/Mo From Property And He's Only 32 - Ollie Hindle
    Mar 12 2025

    ✅Our Free Property Investment Playbook: https://bit.ly/3Fr15hR

    Meet Ollie. In 2018, he was stuck in a corporate job earning £25K a year.

    And just 5 years later, he owns 32 properties that make him 10 times that much

    So in this episode, he’s going to break down:

    The exact strategy he used to go from 0 to 32 properties
    And how you can start: even if you have no experience, big savings, or network of investors

    Ollie was just another guy stuck in a corporate job, earning £25K a year.

    Fast forward five years, and he now owns 32 properties, generating £21,025 per month.

    How did he do it?

    By following a property investment strategy that anyone can replicate—even if you have no experience, no big savings, and no network of investors.

    In this episode, Ollie breaks down exactly how he built his portfolio from scratch, the key strategies he used to scale quickly, and the lessons he learned along the way.

    Whether you're just getting started or looking to level up your property game, this episode will give you the blueprint to follow.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
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