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Graeme and Leanne Carling: Lessons in Entrepreneurship and Real Estate Investing

2024-07-05

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Guest Bio

Graeme and Leanne Carling are the dynamic duo behind the Carling Property Group, a trailblazing enterprise that's reshaped the real estate landscape in Scotland with its unparalleled successes. Graeme, driven by a relentless pursuit of financial education, transformed his life with strategic insights from Robert Kiyosaki and has since risen from humble beginnings to orchestrating business maneuvers worth millions of pounds. Lianne, known for her brilliant prowess in creative deal-making, has masterminded the group's meteoric rise to owning the largest private land share in Scotland. With an impressive portfolio in mergers and acquisitions, she has directly influenced transactions worth £200,000,000. Together, the Carlings epitomize the essence of innovation and dedication in entrepreneurship, consistently challenging the boundaries of the real estate industry.

Key Lessons From Episode

  • Fail fast and start as early as possible; failure is a key part of learning and entrepreneurship.
  • Invest in personal and professional development continually for long-term success.
  • Seek and surround yourself with a strong team and the best advisors for strategic guidance.
  • Apply new knowledge actively and reassess strategies to ensure growth and improvement.
  • Reflection on past challenges helps build resilience and prepare for future ventures.
  • During times of crisis, break problems down and tackle them one step at a time for effective resolution.
  • Proceed with bigger deals early on instead of playing it too safe, as it's a numbers game with different zeros.
  • Timestamps

    [00:31] Episode Introduction – Phil Better introduces the podcast and the guests, Graeme and Leanne Carling.

    [02:13] Welcome and Introduction – The Carling couple's journey into entrepreneurship and real estate investing.

    [02:56] Entrepreneurship Beginnings – Graeme Carling's perspective on why he chose entrepreneurship.

    [05:16] Leanne’s Entry into Entrepreneurship – Her background and initial exposure to entrepreneurship.

    [07:40] The Real Estate Start – Graeme discusses the starting point and timing of their real estate investments.

    [11:14] Investing for the Future – Leanne on future plans and focusing on bigger ventures.

    [13:14] Education and Personal Development – The importance of continuous learning and investing in oneself.

    [17:12] Real-Life Entrepreneurial Challenges – Overcoming challenges and the value of perseverance.

    [20:31] Team and Partnership Dynamics – How the Carling couple balances their strengths and weaknesses.

    [23:09] Reflecting on Journey Milestones – Memorable moments from their entrepreneurial journey.

    [27:00] Addressing Business Challenges – A story illustrating their approach to resolving difficulties.

    [28:08] Advice for the Younger Self – The importance of failing fast and building a team.

    [29:40] Closing – Where to find and follow Graeme and Leanne Carling.

    [30:35] Final Thoughts – Phil wraps up the episode and invites listeners to a webinar.

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