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Scouting Australia Podcast

Scouting Australia Podcast

By: Australian Property Scout
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Welcome to The Scouting Australia Podcast, where each week, you’ll be guided by two of Australia’s most seasoned property experts, Sam Gordon and James Ibrahim. Sam is one of Australia’s leading and most award winning property investors (Strategic Investor of the year 2020 and Buyers Agent of the Year 2024), and founder and director of Australian Property Scout Buyers Agency. Along with his co-host James, an experienced and aggressive property investor, they dive deep into all things property investing. With years of experience and proven strategies, they tackle the tough questions and provide the latest, most actionable advice in the market. You’ll walk away educated, empowered, and ready to level up your investing game – all with a good dose of humour along the way. Got questions? The boys love hearing from listeners, so don’t hesitate to send them in! *Scouting Australia Podcast’ is a production by ’Australian Property Scout Buyers Agency’ with all owned rights by Australian Property Scout. Privileged or confidential information may be contained in this communication. We do not accept liability for any loss or damage in people property portfolios and all advice given within this podcast is general advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 2023 6885 | ABN: 64 638 266 369*2022 Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • "You're an Idiot For Investing Interstate and Why Waste Your Money on APS?"
    Aug 17 2025

    Tickets are now on sale for the Australian Property Scout Summit on Saturday, November 15th at The Star in Brisbane. This is your chance to walk away with a clear, actionable game plan for 2026, renewed clarity and motivation, advanced investor strategies and the tools to level up your investing, no matter where you’re at in your journey. You’ll be surrounded by the APS and SAP community and hundreds of driven investors to expand and develop your circle of influence. Spots are selling fast — secure yours now here and gear up for a massive 2026! 🔥

    This week, Sammy Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim tackle the realities of borderless investing and bust the myths around “wasting money” on buyer’s agent fees after receiving a heartfelt message from young client Dylan - who copped criticism for investing interstate and working with APS. The boys break down the biggest objections, why so many people resist buying outside their backyard, and how education and strategy always outweigh local bias.

    They share personal stories of pushing past the naysayers, unpack how data-driven decisions create real wealth, and deliver some tough love on tuning out uninformed opinions. If you’re chasing financial freedom or just need validation to stay the course, this episode is loaded with motivation, straight talk, and practical advice to keep you moving forward.

    PS: We’re running a FREE live webinar this Thursday 21st August at 6pm AEST on the biggest mistakes investors are making in 2025 (and how to avoid them). Discover the costly traps catching investors out, why they happen, and the strategies to protect your portfolio, maximise returns, and invest with confidence. Limited seats — register now!

    School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to https://www.schoolofproperty.com.au. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au

    Send us your questions to:

    Instagram: @australianpropertyscout

    Want to book a call with us:

    Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au

    Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.

    Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters:

    (00:01:45) Welcome

    (00:03:03) Listener story: Dylan’s message

    (00:07:59) Why the local-only investing mindset?

    (00:13:10) Understanding property market cycles

    (00:19:34) The reality of borderless investing

    (00:20:35) The value of using a buyer’s agent (APS)

    (00:24:53) Cost vs. benefit: education and performance

    (00:30:40) Importance of education, strategy & execution

    (00:35:50) Who are you taking advice from?

    (00:37:52) Breaking the cycle: why most investors get stuck

    (00:39:58) Push through: the value of resilience

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    43 mins
  • Drivers of Growth for 2026 (Superboom)
    Aug 10 2025

    Tickets are now on sale for the Australian Property Scout Summit on Saturday, November 15th at The Star in Brisbane. This is your chance to walk away with a clear, actionable game plan for 2026, renewed clarity and motivation, advanced investor strategies and the tools to level up your investing, no matter where you’re at in your journey. You’ll be surrounded by the APS and SAP community and hundreds of driven investors to expand and develop your circle of influence. Spots are selling fast — secure yours now here and gear up for a massive 2026! 🔥 This week, Sammy Gordon is joined by Luke Teeuwsen, Head of Strategy at Australian Property Scout, to dive deep into the key drivers shaping the Australian property and economic landscape as we approach 2026. The boys unpacks the staggering surge in national household wealth, with property values leading the charge, and discusses how construction cost blowouts, slowing job creation, and government-driven employment are transforming the market. They analyse the latest data on inflation, interest rate projections, and the mounting challenges of supply shortages, offering insights into what these trends mean for investors and homeowners. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the forces influencing Australia's ongoing property boom and the outlook for growth in the years ahead. School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy!

    If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au

    Send us your questions to:

    Instagram: @australianpropertyscout

    Want to book a call with us:

    Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au

    Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.

    Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters:

    (00:01:45) Welcome (00:06:45) Record household wealth & property growth (00:11:55) Capital city medians & regional growth (00:17:05) Inflation: latest data & impacts (00:22:10) Construction costs & supply issues (00:27:19) Build delays: market impact & established vs. new (00:31:50) Private vs. public sector jobs (00:37:02) Applications per job ad surge & job market trends (00:44:17) Recap & market sentiment

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    49 mins
  • Are Your Friends Keeping You Poor?
    Aug 3 2025

    Tickets are now on sale for the Australian Property Scout Summit on Saturday, November 15th at The Star in Brisbane. This is your chance to walk away with a clear, actionable game plan for 2026, renewed clarity and motivation, advanced investor strategies and the tools to level up your investing, no matter where you’re at in your journey. You’ll be surrounded by the APS and SAP community and hundreds of driven investors to expand and develop your circle of influence. Spots are selling fast — secure yours now here and gear up for a massive 2026! 🔥

    This week, join Sammy Gordon and co-host Jimmy Ibrahim as they dive into how your circle of friends and even your family, can impact your financial future. Together, they candidly discuss their own backgrounds, touching on scarcity versus abundance mindsets, the power of positive support, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who genuinely celebrate your wins.

    The conversation offers practical advice on how to audit your social circles, seek out like-minded individuals, and avoid falling into the trap of “keeping up appearances,” ultimately empowering everyone to be intentional with their relationships and take control of their futures. If you’re looking to break free from limiting influences and build a stronger foundation for financial success, this episode is a must-listen.

    School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy!

    If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au

    Send us your questions to:

    Instagram: @australianpropertyscout

    Want to book a call with us:

    Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au

    Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.

    Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters:

    (00:01:45) Welcome (00:04:48) Scarcity vs. abundance mindset (00:10:38) Breaking the mold (00:12:53) Outgrowing old circles (00:16:11) Friends for different seasons and reasons (00:22:04) Building your circle (00:26:02) Keeping up appearances (00:30:34) Take action: audit your circle (00:33:17) Celebrate others’ wins, fuel your own

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    36 mins
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Nice work on the new podcast boys its a breath of fresh air. Looking forward to the deep dive into both of your portfolios. Ps not sure how you made it into the comedy genre LOL.

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