Are you frustrated that you can't pull the trigger on a bigger, more profitable project? Stop waiting for the perfect moment! This episode of the Residential Developer hosted by Nathan Battishall unlocks the secret to exponential growth in property development: joint ventures (JVs).

Learn why Nathan argues you should always prefer "a percentage of something than a percentage of nothing" and how to leverage other people's capital and skills to finally make those dream deals happen.

Topics:

✅The "Percentage of Something" Philosophy

✅ Leveraging and Pooling Resources

✅ Prioritising Character Over Capital

✅ Spreading Risk and Workload

✅ Importance of Complementary Skills

✅ Alignment on Exit Strategy and Communication

Connect with Nathan Battishall:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbattishall/

Website: https://duplexbuildingdesign.com/

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In this episode of the Residential Developer podcast, host Nathan Battishall peels back the curtain on the often-overlooked personal toll of property development.

While industry education typically focuses on strategy and numbers, Nathan argues that the mental, emotional, and relational costs of high-stakes projects are rarely discussed. He candidly addresses the "unspoken" consequences of unchecked stress, sharing how some successful investors lose their marriages or turn to substance abuse to cope with the pressure. The conversation challenges listeners to define a "deeper why" beyond financial gain, warning that wealth is meaningless if it costs you your family or health.

Nathan shares his own strategies for maintaining balance, such as implementing strict boundaries between business hours and family time to ensure he remains present as a husband and father. He also emphasizes the importance of physical fitness and quiet time, viewing them not as luxuries but as essential methods to "recharge the battery" for leadership.

Ultimately, this episode serves as a reality check, urging developers to design their lives intentionally so they don't find themselves successful in business but bankrupt in their personal lives.

Topics:

✅ The Unspoken Mental Toll

✅ Growth Through Pressure

✅ The Cost to Relationships

✅ Substance Abuse & Coping

✅ Work-Life Boundaries

✅ Health as a Battery

Connect with Nathan Battishall:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbattishall/

Website: https://duplexbuildingdesign.com/

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Nathan dives into the most crucial skill for success in residential development: mastering feasibility. He stresses that running feasibility isn't about expense, but time investment, and that poorly run feasibility studies are the biggest pressure builder and cause of project failure.

Learn why feasibility is both an art and a science and how it encompasses not just the financial numbers, but also buildability, compliance, and factoring in all project time frames (approvals, build, and sales).

Nathan strongly advises aspiring developers to become laser-focused specialists in a small, proven area and to continually "flex that feasibility muscle" by testing both successful and unsuccessful sites. By doing the hard reps behind the scenes, you gain the insider knowledge to make calculated risks and secure the best deals.

Topics:

✅ Feasibility: Art and Science

✅ Project Failure Point

✅ Avoid Emotional Investing

✅ Become a Laser Specialist

✅ The Feasibility Muscle

✅ Time Frames are Key

Connect with Nathan Battishall:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbattishall/

Website: https://duplexbuildingdesign.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.