The Financial Freedom Podcast

Episode 69: School Failed You

Can you really build financial freedom… without sacrificing the life you actually want? In this episode, we sit down with pharmacist, property investor, and world traveller Sachin Govind to talk about building wealth, travelling the world, navigating health challenges, and creating a life on your own terms. From travelling solo across 38 countries to growing a property portfolio alongside a demanding career, Sachin shares the mindset shifts, lessons, and tough realities that shaped his journey. We dive into: Why financial freedom looks different for everyone Building a property portfolio while working full-time The danger of following the “noise” in property investing How health challenges changed his entire outlook on life Why purpose matters more than motivation A powerful conversation about property, freedom, health, and building a life you genuinely enjoy. 🎧 Watch or listen now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Stay connected with us through our social media channels: Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/propertyportfoliobuilding/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyportfoliobuilding/ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/propertyportfoliobuildinguk/ YouTube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@propertyportfoliobuilding/⁠⁠ Websites: ⁠⁠propertyportfoliobuilding.co.uk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠invest-prop.co.uk⁠⁠ Connect with our hosts: Phil Bygrave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-bygrave-8b792421/ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/phil.y.bygrave Get in touch with Tim here: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-witt-77b0275b/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-witt-77b0275b/ COME AND MEET US http://www.manchesternorthpin.co.uk use "bygrave" to attend for free! For all enquiries, please contact us at: ⁠podcast@invest-prop.co.uk

Episode 68: How to build your BDRR professional team

Building a property team is a lot like building a business… get the wrong people in place, and things can quickly become expensive. In this technical episode, we break down how to build the right BDRR professional team and why a successful project is about far more than just finding a builder. From project managers and planning consultants to architects, EPC assessors and builders, they unpack who you actually need on your team and how the right professionals can help de-risk your project, protect your budget and avoid costly mistakes. Because great developments are never built alone. If you’re planning a HMO, conversion or development project, this episode is packed with practical insights you’ll want to know before you start. Stay connected with us through our social media channels: Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/propertyportfoliobuilding/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyportfoliobuilding/ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/propertyportfoliobuildinguk/ YouTube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@propertyportfoliobuilding/⁠⁠ Websites: ⁠⁠propertyportfoliobuilding.co.uk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠invest-prop.co.uk⁠⁠ Connect with our hosts: Phil Bygrave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-bygrave-8b792421/ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/phil.y.bygrave Get in touch with Tim here: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-witt-77b0275b/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-witt-77b0275b/ COME AND MEET US http://www.manchesternorthpin.co.uk use "bygrave" to attend for free! For all enquiries, please contact us at: ⁠podcast@invest-prop.co.uk

Episode 67: Hidden truth about the housing standards: What the authorities don’t know

The housing standards nobody wants to talk about In this technical episode, we uncover the uncomfortable reality behind planning policies, EPC targets, HMO standards and government intervention across the UK property market. What happens when developments become too expensive to build? Investors walk away. Projects stop. Housing supply slows down. From conflicting council requirements to policies that no longer stack financially, this episode breaks down why many developers are now calling the system unsustainable. A thought-provoking conversation for anyone involved in property development, HMOs or investing. If you're serious about building momentum in property, this is one you don’t skip. Stay connected with us through our social media channels: Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/propertyportfoliobuilding/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyportfoliobuilding/ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/propertyportfoliobuildinguk/ YouTube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@propertyportfoliobuilding/⁠⁠ Websites: ⁠⁠propertyportfoliobuilding.co.uk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠invest-prop.co.uk⁠⁠ Connect with our hosts: Phil Bygrave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-bygrave-8b792421/ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/phil.y.bygrave Get in touch with Tim here: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-witt-77b0275b/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-witt-77b0275b/ COME AND MEET US http://www.manchesternorthpin.co.uk use "bygrave" to attend for free! For all enquiries, please contact us at: ⁠podcast@invest-prop.co.uk

Episode 66: Marketing yourself to achieve Financial Freedom

Everyone talks about strategy… But very few talk about what actually moves the needle. In this episode, we break down the real drivers behind wealth creation in today’s property market: ✅ Why visibility and positioning now matter more than ever ✅ The shift from passive investing to active deal-making ✅ How consistency and systems separate serious investors from the rest ✅ And what most people are getting completely wrong right now This isn’t theory. This is what’s working right now in the real world. If you're serious about building momentum in property, this is one you don’t skip This podcast is sponsored by Property Filter register.property-filter.co.uk/ppb Stay connected with us through our social media channels: Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/propertyportfoliobuilding/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyportfoliobuilding/ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/propertyportfoliobuildinguk/ YouTube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@propertyportfoliobuilding/⁠⁠ Websites: ⁠⁠propertyportfoliobuilding.co.uk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠invest-prop.co.uk⁠⁠ Connect with our hosts: Phil Bygrave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-bygrave-8b792421/ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/phil.y.bygrave Get in touch with Tim here: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-witt-77b0275b/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-witt-77b0275b/ COME AND MEET US http://www.manchesternorthpin.co.uk use "bygrave" to attend for free! For all enquiries, please contact us at: ⁠podcast@invest-prop.co.uk

Episode 65: War, What is it good for? Absolutely nothing

A Technical breakdown of Global Conflict and its impact on property In this technical episode, we break down what’s really happening behind the headlines and how global conflict affects the property market and wider economy. From rising energy costs to inflation, interest rates, and market confidence… everything is connected. One thing is clear—when uncertainty rises, confidence drops. And when confidence drops: – Buyers pause – Sellers hold – Markets slow But at the same time, opportunities are created. Because while some sectors contract… others expand. And for property investors, understanding these shifts is key. Because markets don’t disappear…they adjust. And those who understand the cycle are the ones who stay ahead. This podcast is sponsored by Property Filter register.property-filter.co.uk/ppb Stay connected with us through our social media channels: Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/propertyportfoliobuilding/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyportfoliobuilding/ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/propertyportfoliobuildinguk/ YouTube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@propertyportfoliobuilding/⁠⁠ Websites: ⁠⁠propertyportfoliobuilding.co.uk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠invest-prop.co.uk⁠⁠ Connect with our hosts: Phil Bygrave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-bygrave-8b792421/ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/phil.y.bygrave Get in touch with Tim here: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-witt-77b0275b/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-witt-77b0275b/ COME AND MEET US http://www.manchesternorthpin.co.uk use "bygrave" to attend for free! For all enquiries, please contact us at: ⁠podcast@invest-prop.co.uk