Ex Marine Built a Property Empire | Ben Barrow Story

HMOs, Refurbs & Strategic Growth | Ronnie Bhathal of Kalen Property Group

In this episode of Allsorts Property with Joe Burns, I’m joined by Ronnie Bhathal, co-founder of Kalen Property Group and winner of HMO Deal of the Year 2025.Ronnie shares his journey into property investing, the lessons learned while scaling a successful property business, and the strategies that have helped him identify and execute high-performing deals.We discuss:✅ Ronnie’s route into property investing✅ The story behind the award-winning HMO Deal of the Year✅ Finding and funding property deals✅ Refurbishments and adding value✅ Building a property business in today’s market✅ Mistakes, lessons and key turning points✅ Advice for new and experienced investorsThis episode is packed with practical insights, honest experiences and valuable lessons for anyone interested in property investing and entrepreneurship.🎙️ Hosted by Joe Burns📲 Follow Ronnie:@kalengroup📲 Follow Joe:@allsortspropertywithjoeburns

600+ Properties Built Through Data & Economics | Adam Lawrence

In this episode of Allsorts Property with Joe Burns, I’m joined by property investor Adam Lawrence. We talk through his journey from growing up and studying at Oxford University, to working in Switzerland, and then returning to the UK where he stepped into the property world and got started in a big way. Adam shares his background in economics, his career path, and how those experiences shaped the way he approaches property investing today. We also dive into the mindset, decisions, and early moves that helped him build momentum in the industry, plus what to look out for when investing in today’s market. We cover: * Growing up and studying at Oxford University * Working in Switzerland * Returning to the UK and entering property * Using an economics background in investing * Early steps into property and scaling up * What to look out for when investing * Mindset, discipline, and decision-making A really interesting conversation about career shifts, property, and how a structured, analytical approach can be applied to building long-term success.

How He Built a Medi-Spa With His Mother and Started Investing in Property | Dan Lowrie

In this episode of Allsorts Property with Joe Burns, I’m joined by Dan Lowrie — entrepreneur, property investor and owner of a successful award-winning aesthetics and skincare medi-spa business he built with his mother.Dan shares how he built his clinic into a respected brand while also growing his interests in property and business. We dive into the realities of entrepreneurship, the discipline needed to scale a company, and the lessons he’s learned balancing multiple ventures.We also talk about:* Building a successful aesthetics business* The reality behind running a medi-spa* Customer trust and building a strong brand* Property investing and creating additional income streams* The mindset needed to grow in business* Challenges, risks and lessons from entrepreneurship* Advice for people wanting to start their own businessA really interesting conversation around business growth, personal development, property and what it takes to build success in competitive industries.

From Plumbing to Property | Alex Carr on Hard Work, HMOs & No Excuses

In this episode of  Allsorts Property with Joe Burns, I sit down with Alex Carr — owner of a successful plumbing business and growing property investor with HMOs and buy-to-lets. We talk about how Alex built his business from the ground up, the reality of running a trade company, and how he’s used that income and experience to grow a property portfolio alongside it. From managing staff and customers to refurbishments, HMOs, and long-term investing, this episode is packed with real insight for anyone wanting to build wealth through business and property. We also get into: * Starting and scaling a plumbing business * The truth about working in the trades * HMOs vs buy-to-lets * Using trade skills in property investing * Lessons from business ownership * Advice for people starting out If you enjoy honest conversations around business, property and entrepreneurship, make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast.

From Success to Setbacks - Ste Hamilton Breaks His Silence

In this episode of Allsorts Property with Joe Burns, I’m joined by Ste Hamilton for a raw and honest conversation about success, setbacks, and what happens when deals don’t go to plan. Ste opens up about going from having it all in property to experiencing a difficult period of failed deals, investor pressure, and public criticism that impacted both his business and reputation. Now, he’s focused on rebuilding trust, clearing his name, and making things right. We talk openly about: * What actually went wrong behind the scenes * The reality of property investing when deals turn sour * The podcast interview he walked out of and what led to it * Pressure, accountability, and public perception * How he’s working to repay investors and rebuild his business * The lessons he’s learned the hard way * Why he refuses to give up despite the backlash This is a candid discussion about risk, responsibility, and what it really takes to recover when things go wrong in property. Whether you’re in property, business, or just interested in real-life comeback stories, this episode gives you an unfiltered look behind the headlines. 🎙️ Hosted by Joe Burns If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the podcast and help us keep bringing you honest conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners.