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Mentoring Packages
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If you are thinking about getting some kind of review, support or direction in your property journey and therefore found yourself here, why not just give me a call and have a chat? I have a limited number of offerings as shown below and I only work with a small number of people at any given time, as I like to commit, go deep and immerse myself with my mentees. In truth I have found two things to be true with people: 1) mentoring is a very personal experience and so without getting to know one another a little bit, it's all a bit sterile, and; 2) I could design a lot of different packages but you might have something else in mind altogether! So, what I would suggest is that we have a quick chat to see if we get on and I can help you with what you have in mind or not and also whether we are a good fit for one another. You can email at admin@thepropertyvoice.net or call me on +44 (0)208 144 5895 (or Skype Richardmb333)...I am often available on these numbers personally on weekday afternoons or early evenings until around 8pm.
Apprentice Testimonials
[efaccordion id="01"] [efitems title="Package 1 - The TPV Apprentice Programme" text="This is an innovative 100-day mentoring & masterminding programme to propel your property journey forward (Status: Autumn 2019 limited applications open)I have been working with Richard for the last 12 months having listened to his podcast (The Property Voice - TPV) for a similar period. Richard is very patient in his approach and actively listens to what you are saying and what you want to achieve. Offering advice as appropriate, I have found his insights invaluable in my property journey during the last 12 months. Having been part of TPV apprenticeship programme, I now have Richard mentoring me during 2019. I can highly recommend Richard and the very high integrity of his approach.
Richard, Essex, UK
Video testimonial from Martin, Berlin, Germany and soon to be Leeds, UK
Just one email from Richard was worth more to me than the cost of his apprentice and Mastermimd program..
I’ve done quite a bit of property education that for whatever reason didn't seem to work with me. And I wanted to share this testimony because I had almost lost hope - but with Richard's help, I am back on track. What Richard has done and is continuing to do during the program is to care enough to really focus on what I personally need in order to progress. We have looked at my past - what has previously stopped me. We've looked at my future - what am I personally looking to create - and my present - what are the things that I personally need to do that will get me there.
There are two analogies that have come to mind. The first is a bow and arrow. Richard’s been helping me pull back the bow and I can feel that when we let go, I will get much, much further. The other analogy is that it feels like when a satellite hooks around a planet on its way to another location. (It’s weird I know, please do bear with me!) The satellite uses the gravity of the planet to accelerate off in its own direction. That’s what these 100 days are feeling like!
I’m having visions of my future that I have never had before. The visions don't come from positive thinking, they come because Richard is giving me the skills that I need to be able to create them. We are being coached into independence and not to dependence. That is a wonderful thing.
The progress is partly down to Richard's personality - his caring nature, high ethics and his desire for the best for us - but it’s also down to Richard's skill - he has helped me with many necessary realizations already, one training session recently blew my mind and taught me stuff that I could never have got to on my own or haven't got to in my three year property journey so far.
Anyway - I wanted to share to thank Richard, as frankly, I want others to benefit from this program too! Thanks so much, Richard and his team and to the other mentees. I am looking forward to the future!
Anthony, UK/USA
Video testimonial from Carl, Basingstoke, UK
Contacting Richard was one of the best decisions I have made, Although the apprenticeship was intense, it was this process that has seen my confidence rise tenfold. This has led me so far to Project managing a BRR project for an investor and setting up a partnership with another apprentice and recently sourcing our first property for an investor. I have also joined up with the other apprentices in a mastermind group for continued accountability and a safe environment to help each other out.
Initially I was very sceptical of the whole situation, but now I firmly believe that Richard gets a real buzz passing on knowledge, mentoring and helping others achieve their goals. For anyone thinking of doing something like this, I would say just reach out and ask the questions... you may be surprised with the answers you get.
Sion, North Wales, UK
This package is best suited to those looking for an intensive and immersive experience to propel their property journey forward. The Apprenticeship combines a mentoring and masterminding programme all in one, so you get to learn in a 360 degree way. This is best suited for those who want to commit to a fast-track programme over a 100-day period to help shape and drive their property business. You can be new to property, experienced or just want a boost to your journey too. It has the following components:
- Baseline Situation Analysis
- Group Mastermind Kick-off Call
- Talent/Wealth Dynamics Assessment
- Group Monthly Mastermind Review Calls x 3
- Interim 1-2-1 Mentoring Check-In Calls x 7
- Full-Day Final Group Workshop Event
- Project Site Visit(s)
- Guest speakers selected to complement the unique blend of requirements of each Programme
- Ad Hoc Support, network intros, etc. (as required)
- Community Hub (Basecamp)
The objective is to get you a viable vision, business plan and strategy where you will be actioning and achieving results by the time the 100-day programme concludes, ready to springboard onto the next phase of your journey with greater momentum.
Delivery is via a mixture of virtual, on-site, online and live events to give you a mixture of different learning and development methods, alongside Richard Brown as the mentor and facilitator and your fellow Apprentices as mastermind peers.
Who is it best suited for? Those who want more than a short 'what's my strategy' assessment and instead want to dive into their property business in a committed manner over a 100-day period. Those with or without property knowledge, with or without time (although you WILL need to dedicate some time to the programme!) and with or without money. This option allows a deep, fast & immersive experience to propel your property business forward by combining mentoring with masterminding principles. In an attempt to be 'inclusive', Richard has allocated a value to this programme that could be paid as a fee, as a 'value-exchange' or a combination of the two. This means that you can receive education aligned to your current resource strengths in what is probably one of the most innovative learning and development programmes currently available in the property industry.
Benefits:
- Input and guidance from into your personalised property business plan from an experienced property investor
- Deep understanding of yourself and others to be able to pitch to everyone, learn what your blind spots are and bring in the 'wingmen' needed to ensure your success.
- Mastermind with a small group of peers to generate support and accountability...and even partnership opportunities...from a mastermind group of your peers.
- A mixture of virtual, online, on-site and live events to ensure variety, value and maximum time efficiency in the programme.
- From review => planning => committed action => results - this is an action and results-based programme, not a talking shop!
- A choice of payment options of a fee, a unique 'value exchange' option...or a combination of the two, designed around you and your particular resources.
- Potential to partner with your peers and also Richard if that works for all parties. In TPVA1 we had four apprentices, who in a variety of ways, agreed to work among themselves and also directly with Richard by the end of the programme. A similar outcome from TPVA2 as well. This is not essential, but it could be useful!
- Only open to a small number of carefully screened people in each intake...if our values do not align, please do not apply.
- If you wish to be considered for a future TPV Apprentice Programme, then email admin@thepropertyvoice.net and ask to complete the application screening survey. Remember though, you must make the right impression and have the right stuff to get onto this programme, as Richard only wants to work with people with the right values and approach and where he thinks it would be a good fit for all involved.
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This package is best suited to those looking for a quick start. For example to get going on your journey, define or refine your strategy, or a boost in some way to get from thought to action. It is a structured approach following an outline as follows:
- Session 1 is us getting to know you and your objectives in depth.
- Session 2 is us presenting a selection of options back to you to consider.
- Session 3 is open for you to drill down further to discuss and explore the suggestions, ask questions and so on.
The objective is to get you to a ready for action state by the end of session 3 over a 2-4 week period.
Delivery is via conference calls
Who is it best suited for? Those new to property looking for a quick intervention to take a wish, hope or aim into an action plan ready to implement, or those already involved in property that seeks a new beginning, such as a new strategy or revised goals.
Benefits:
- Input from an experienced property investor and mentor with strong ethics & values
- Personalised insights suited to you and your specific situation
- An interactive approach where you get your questions answered
- Remote, punchy delivery with no 'padding', so to maximise your time input and focus on action
- Tools and resources to help you on your way
- Notes summarising our suggestions to refer back to later
- Low-risk, low-cost introduction to working with me"]
This package is best suited to those looking for ongoing guidance and support. For example to bounce ideas off the mentors as you make progress on your property journey, ask questions and get input into different aspects of the 'property investment acquisition lifecycle' (including Research, Sourcing, Acquisition, Financing, Project Management, Letting & Exit Strategy). It is a more free-format approach following an outline as follows:
- A regular mentoring programme over an agreed period that is objective driven
- Together, we deal with any and all issues arising along the way via the free format monthly calls & email exchange.
- For each session, we would agree the content/agenda/objective in advance, discuss the issues with you, provide call summary notes along with any action steps.
- The intention of this programme is a regular guide or sounding board with an experienced property investor for you and so the path is directed by you.
The objective is to get you actively investing/involved in property during the engagement and so I would qualify the likelihood of this happening before we start to ensure nobody wastes their time or money.
Delivery is via regular conference calls and interim email support (subject to a fair use policy).
Who is it best suited for? Those new to property looking for a longer-term intervention to take a wish, hope or aim into an action plan and actual implementation. Probably those who have limited property investing knowledge, experience or confidence and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss their issues with an experienced property investor and mentor.
Benefits:
- Input from an experienced property investor and mentor with strong ethics & values
- Personalised insights suited to you and your specific situation, varied as time and progress changes
- An interactive approach where you get your questions answered
- Remote, punchy delivery with no 'padding', so to maximise your time input and focus on action
- Tools and resources to help you on your way
- Notes summarising our suggestions to refer back to later
- A mid-term engagement to provide you with someone to turn to as you venture forward in your property journey
- An opportunity to tap into my contacts, experience, know-how & mistakes to help short-circuit your journey
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This is is different from the first two packages, as instead of being a general strategic approach it is totally project-driven instead
This package is best suited to those looking for ongoing guidance and support on a specific deal following a specific strategy. For example, if you have identified that you want to work on long-term buy and hold, a recycle your cash or property trading (flip) strategy, I can shadow you every step of the way. Rather than dealing with theoretical guidance, the intention is to take a real deal from concept to successful investment during our engagement; it, therefore, follows that I shadow you every step of the way.
There are two variations of this package - 'your deal' or 'my deal earn and learn' - you decide. If you bring the deal to me, then I will in effect shadow you. If I bring the deal to you, then you will shadow me. Different fee structures and engagement approaches apply depending on which variation is selected. I currently offer Shadow Investor Mentoring on:
- Buy-to-Let
- Value-Adding Refurbishment (including recycling investment known as BRR)
- Property Trading (Flips)
- Residential to HMO Conversion
- Commercial to residential conversion (my deals only)
It is a very much a project-driven format approach following an outline as follows:
- An 'over the shoulder' approach into how to take a property project from concept to first let/refinance/ short-term resale, covering the entire 'property investment acquisition lifecycle' (including Research, Sourcing, Acquisition, Financing, Project Management, First Let & Exit Strategy)
- I share with you my insights as we progress through telephone calls, email exchange, screenshots & screencasts, video/audio, web links, copies of original documents, sample agreements, checklists, work schedules, etc.
- The expected timescale to complete a project is 4-12 months, depending on the project
- The intention of this programme is for you to work with an experienced property investor and see how I do things to support you every step of the way as you progress through a real-life property investment
The objective is to work with you on an individual property investment deal, guiding you through every step of the journey.
Delivery is via telephone calls and interim email support (subject to a fair use policy) and any other format relevant to sharing the information.
Who is it best suited for? Those new to property looking for more of a partnership approach working together on an individual property project. Probably those who have limited property investing knowledge, experience or confidence and would appreciate the opportunity to be guided through every step of a property investment acquisition with an experienced property investor.
Benefits:
- Input from an experienced property investor and mentor with strong ethics & values
- Personalised insights suited to you and your specific project
- Deal-driven for maximum practical application of knowledge, not just 'show and tell'
- Free one-year subscription to our Property Deal Tips service to compliment your property search
- No fluff - I only deal with issues relating to the deal and nothing else
- Tools and resources to help you on your way
- A range of different support materials that you can keep and re-use on your own for your next deal
- A mid-term engagement to provide you with someone to turn to as you venture forward in your property journey
- An opportunity to tap into my contacts, experience, know-how & mistakes to help short-circuit your journey
- An opportunity to work with me in partnership
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Mentoring Testimonials
I was looking for some advice on how to take my property journey further and spoke to a few people in the industry before selecting Richard for a Strategy Review. He seemed to have more of an analytical mind than the others, and this proved to be true with the feedback he gave me, which really went into the numbers. He gave me some really good tips with everything, from how to reach my goals, to some options which i had never considered that will help me reach these goals faster. I'd recommend having a chat with him!
Oliver, Surrey UK
I asked Richard to do a Mini Strategy Review on my current property strategy. Richard went beyond my expectations and put a lot of time and effort in to my review. The review was extremely detailed and looked at a number of routes I could take to meet my goals. He then gave me a lot of his time in the follow up meeting, answering all questions I had and looking further into my current strategy, making suggestions as to how I could progress. I can't recommend Richard enough, and I certainly will be using his services in the future.
Paddy, Bangkok, Thailand
I have been listening intently to the Property Voice since the very first broadcast and haven't missed one since! Richard's presentation style just keeps you listening, the depth and breadth of quality material covered is relevant to our current and emerging property world in the UK.
I have been involved in residential and commercial property since 2000. Initially I started out with a chain of 6 retail outlets as a tenant (or lessee in commercial terms) back in the late 1990's & when we employed a consultant I remember those life changing words that made 'the penny drop'. The consultant had simply said to us why are you renting when you could be buying the buildings (it sounds so simple doesn't it!).......anyway we went from there and since then have purchased a reasonable number of cash flowing freehold buildings since.
In 2016 I re-focused on my property education & spent lots of time thinking, listening, reading, touring, viewing & attending shows / property meet ups........eventually finding Richard and the Property Voice! I am just moving forward on one of our units now for 8 x 1 bedroom flats having, called on the expert services of Richard to provide me some mentoring feedback under his 'Deal Critique'.
I can happily recommend Richard's service and advice
Ian (Director), Essex UK
Out of several options that Richard offered me to help me progress, I picked the 'Portfolio Review' option because I wanted to know just how well my existing portfolio was doing. At the time I had no clear idea of what my goals were in terms of return on investment so it was timely that Richard asked me to complete a portfolio spreadsheet as well as a simple but detailed survey which really helped me to work out my goals. For what now seems like a ridiculously low fee, it was definitely worth it.
As I expected, Richard fulfilled his promise of completing the portfolio review in five working days and what came out of it was truly eye-opening for me. I could tell that he had put a tremendous amount of time and effort into it, because there were so many mind boggling numbers to look at! Still, it all made sense, and the more I studied the numbers and notes on the spreadsheet the more I felt the need to take inspired action. Further inspiration came from a follow-up Skype call with Richard, the main purpose of which was for him to discuss the numbers in more detail and answer any questions that I raised. It was supposed to be a brief twenty minute call, but being the kind-natured person that Richard is, he went the extra mile by discussing in detail what could work for me moving forward, as well as sharing some of his own personal investing experience, which lasted for over an hour!
I am increasingly optimistic going forward. With Richard's guidance I am confident that I can achieve my financial targets, or at least get as close to them as I can. It goes without saying that I highly recommend his services. You definitely get a lot more than what you pay for!
K.A.Y. Hong Kong, China
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Before starting my mentorship, I had a few specific concepts and strategies that I was considering. From his own extensive and diverse experience, not only was Richard able to discuss these strategies with me, but he also broadened my thinking and showed me other solutions I could use to achieve my goals. His excellent guidance is provided in a way that I felt more and more pleased each week with my progression. Alongside his own experience, he extends his advice in various property communities, mastermind groups and is a prolific industry blogger.
He is truly an exceptional mentor and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Sundeep, London, UK
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I would highly recommend Richard as a mentor.
I reached out to Richard when I was in the early stages of my property investment journey for a strategy review. He took the time to understand my goals, attitude to risk and the amount of time I was able to commit to property investing. Following several calls with me to discuss my current position and goals, Richard produced a report suggested some tweaks to my overall strategy that should enable me to reach my end goals, including several things I hadn’t even considered doing.
As a result of the strategy review with Richard I am much more confident about my ability to reach my property investment goals
RM, London, UK
I have worked with Richard through a number of Mentoring Sessions on some aspects of property investing. I have always found this advice & knowledge to be clear and concise, leading me to avenues not thought about previously. Richard is a fantastic mentor, he has helped my property investing experience and I am very pleased and fortunate to have made his acquaintance.
Richard, Lancashire, UK
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Thank you very much for all the time and effort you put into the Mentoring Sessions. I didn't really know what to expect when I signed up, but I've come away feeling much more confident, which was definitely one of my goals.
Gareth, Surrey UK
I was a novice in property investing and Richard played a big role as my Mentor. I have to admit that I am risk averse and the idea to use a large part of my savings did scare me a lot. Richard was amazing; he helped to work through my fears and to understand how to take more educated, calculated and acceptable risks. Through following his support, I had the courage to move forward much faster. I now have the confidence to make property investing decisions in any market conditions, have a seemingly wealth of information, expertise and resources; have numerous opportunities to network with other like-minded people; and have been successful in other strategies such as overseas investing.
The greatest value I have found is having the privilege of running through ideas and potential deals with Richard, someone I can trust, an expert in property investing and someone who wants me to succeed.
Catia, London, UK
Richard provided me with valuable advice during the purchasing of my first property as a Shadow Mentor. As a first time buyer, I had no experience in the process and had many questions. He coached me during the whole process, from location, best properties, returns, types of financing, best interest rates to the closing of the purchasing. Richard guided me in every step of the way, making it so that all the cumbersome bureaucracy was as smooth as possible. He has a great experience in Real Estate / Property in different countries and regions and I would definitely recommend Richard's services to anyone who is planning to buy an investment property.
Sonia, Miami, USA
As an experienced property investor, I know Richard to be dynamic and forward thinking. He studies property widely, writes extensively and has a real understanding & passion for what he does. Most of all, I find his balance to be a great attribute. Whether weighing up the pros & cons of an opportunity in a Deal Critique, determining his stance on an issue, or applying his knowledge and insights into other people’s personal circumstances under a Strategy Review he remains balanced. He is therefore someone that I trust to give good advice and guidance.
Paul, Surrey, UK
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If you want to know more, then just drop me an email at admin@thepropertyvoice.net or give me a call on 0208 144 5895 and we can start a conversation to get to know one another better.