Best Dave McKenzie Podcasts (2024)

In episodes 121 and #5 of the Watch the Femmes series, we welcome Kasia Niewadoma on to the TPR Podcast. Kasia and I discussed how she deals with internal pressures, especially after experiencing numerous near misses and podium finishes in recent years. We explored the changes Kasia made in her training that led to her successful 2024 season, culmi…

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Sarah Gigante 51:09

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In episode 120 and #4 of the Watch the Femmes series, we welcome back one of our OG guests and climbing stars, Sarah Gigante. Sarah has settled into the European peloton this season after her stellar Tour Down Under campaign and is currently riding the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. In this episode, Sarah and I catch up to discuss her preparatio…

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Neve Bradbury 37:19

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In episode 119 & #3 of the Watch the Femmes series, we catch up with Neve Bradbury from Canyon Sram. Neve is currently at the Tour de France Femmes after achieving a stellar 3rd place on GC in the Giro D’Italia, along with a huge stage win on the queen stage. We discussed the target stages for the TDFF, including some intense reconnaissance session…

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Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio 44:13

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In episode 118 and #2 of our Watch The Femmes series, we catch up with Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio from AG-Insurance Soudal. Ashleigh is one of the best climbers in the peloton and a legend of the sport. In this episode, we discuss the origins of the Tour de France Femmes and how COVID-19 and Zwift played a huge part in making it happen. We discuss the …

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Ruby Roseman-Gannon 34:18

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In episode 117 & #1 in our Watch The Femmes series, we catch up with Ruby Roseman-Gannon, the leader of Liv Alula Jayco for this year's Tour de France Femmes. Ruby and I start by discussing the Olympics' importance in road cycling and how it compares to the Tour de France Femmes. We then chat about the first few stages in Rotterdam and how they may…

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Puck Moonen 50:32

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In episode 116, I catch up with the multi-talented Dutch star, Puck Moonen. Puck and I discuss all of her favourite things, such as Formula 1, Moto GP, bike racing, training, and more. We also have a bit of fun chatting about the crazy experiences Puck has had throughout her promotional work and the downright weird ones too. We hear about the most …

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Paul Collins - Australian Track Team 45:18

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In episode 115, I catch up with Paul Collins, the head of performance excellence for AusCycling. Paul and I discuss the Australian Team Pursuit campaign ahead of the track events at the Olympics in Paris this week. We talk about the lessons learned since Tokyo, plans for Australia's "upgrade package" and the developments in track cycling across all…

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Alex Manly & Georgia Baker 45:56

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In episode 114, I catch up with besties Alex Manly and Georgia Baker ahead of their Paris Olympics campaign on the track for Australia. We discuss the interesting things about the Olympic games such as the rooms, kits and strange items the athletes receive. Alex and Georgia explain the preparation for the games that the Teams Pursuit squad have bee…

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Jess Allen - How to become a Director Sportiv 46:31

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In episode 113, I catch up with former professional turned director sportiv (DS) Jess Allen. Jess and I discuss her transition from road captain to DS and everything she has learned so far as we head towards the biggest women’s race of the year, the Tour de France Avec Zwift. Thanks to our sponsors who support the production of the TPR Cycling Podc…

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Kim Cadzow 42:11

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In episode 112, I chat with the absolute A1 huma, Kim Cadzow. In just her second year on the WWT, Kim has already amassed amazing results, such as 6th in LBL, 10th on GC at the Vuelta, and 8th on GC at Suisse. Not only is Kim Cadzow a huge talent, but she is also an awesome chat! Kim and I discussed EF’s new co-sponsor, Oatly, and what it’s like to…

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Antonia Niedermaier 31:39

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In episode 111, we chat to Antonia Niedermaier, the young climbing sensation from Canyon-Sram. Antonia burst on to the scene this time last year, winning a mountain stage at the Giro at just 20 years of age before winning the U/23 ITT World Title. We learn more about Antonia’s road to the World Tour, her hometown and hobbies, and how ski-mountainee…

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Kim (Le Court) Pienaar 56:50

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Episode 110 brings us a unique discovery in the world of women’s cycling. Kim (Le Court) Pienaar. Kim, a rider racing for AG Insurance Soudal, is a true hidden gem from Mauritius. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Kim, from her triumph at the Cape Epic to her renaissance in professional road cycling with AG. Her instant succ…

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Tunde Benjamin - Finding your Path in Security 33:06

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We interviewed Tunde Benjamin about his career journey, from deciding quite young he wanted to be a game developer, to working in IT before finding his squiggly path into cyber security management.By Rosie Anderson Bee in Cyber

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Arvid de Kleijn: The next big sprint talent 38:56

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In episode 109, I catch up with Arvid de Kleijn, the Dutch sprinter from Tudor Pro Cycling. In the last two years, Arvid has forged himself as one of the top sprinters in the World Tour. We discuss his unconventional journey to the top flight. Arvid explains what makes the likes of Milan, Philipsen, and Merlier a cut above the rest and how importan…

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Kell O'Brien: Catching up with Kell in 2024 49:21

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In episode 108, I catch up with Australia’s track and road star, Kell O‘Brien, from Jayco-AlUla. Kell and I discuss his 2024 classics season and chat about his focus for the Olympics this year in Paris. We also talked about the Giro and the current weather concerns the riders are facing. What is it like to have to ride or race in those icy conditio…

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Jensen Plowright: The Plow in 2024 1:22:55

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In episode 107, I catch up with the loveable sprinter Jensen Plowright from Alpecin–Deceuninck. We catch up after a long time between drinks, and the result is very entertaining. We discuss the Giro and whether Caleb Ewan will get back to the top step this month, and Jensen explains the stresses of hectic sprint stages. We chat a bit about tech and…

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Jai Hindley: 2024 catch up! 47:38

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In episode 106, I catch up with Jai Hindley, the winner of the 2022 Giro d’Italia. He is also known as the Prince of Perth. Jai and I catch up on what has been happening in his life this year, including his new contract extension with Bora-Hansgrohe. We discuss the major factors Jai considered during the negotiations and the importance of being abl…

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Dave McKenzie: 2024 Giro d'Italia Preview 50:21

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In episode 105, I catch up with Giro stage winner, SBS commentator and my good mate Dave McKenzie to discuss some hot topics ahead of this year’s Giro d’Italia. Macca and I discuss the “dominance vs. entertainment” theme referring to Pogacar’s likely sweep of the Giro GC and speculate about Sam Welsford’s surprising exclusion from the Bora Hansgroh…

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Vasilis Anastopoulos: Mark Cavendish's coach 39:18

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In episode 104, I catch up with the man behind Mark Cavendish’s comeback to success, his coach, Vasilis Anastapolous, AKA “Vasi”. In Cavendish’s own words, Vasilis was the catalyst for Mark Cavendish’s return to success when they were introduced to each other at the beginning of 2021. Vasi and I discuss his training philosophy and what it is like t…

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Dave McKenzie - Security Community Debate 1:02:44

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Dave and I discussed his career, from working in IT in clean rooms, to working at an MSSP, to spending tax payers money within critical national infrastructure. Dave is now a third of Damn Good Security, a start-up aimed at the SME businesses. We talked about the importance of ethics and building trust, to community events, to supporting critical s…

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Jules - The Threat Intelligence episode 33:36

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We interviewed the fabulous Jules who talked to us about Threat Intelligence - what it is, what it isn't and the do's and don'ts about this type of career. Jules began her career on a service desk, and kept on wanting to learn more and more, and found herself in Threat Intel. This was a fascinating episode and a really inspiring discussion - with l…

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Esteban Chaves: The Australian Colombian 42:45

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In episode 103, I chat with the smiling Colombian Esteban Chaves. Esteban shot to fame in 2014 as a likeable and endearing character while riding for Greenedge Cycling. He has podiumed the Giro d’italia and the Vuelta Espana, winning numerous grand tour stages and a monument at Il Lombardia. In this episode, Esteban and I discuss the traditional de…

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Anya Louw: The Pro Life 49:45

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In episode 102, we chat with Anya Louw from AG Insurance - Soudal. The 23-year-old Tasmanian quickly rose to the Women’s World Tour in 2022 and has established herself as a real captain within the team despite admittedly still learning the ropes herself. Anya and I chatted about her adaption to the European professional lifestyle, what aspects she …

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Valtteri Bottas & Tiffany Cromwell: GRVL Season! 33:50

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In episode 101, I catch up with Valtteri Bottas & Tiffany Cromwell, the cycling and Formula One power couple. Valtteri, Tiff and I chat about their upcoming gravel race in Finland, Fnld GRVL, which is a part of the GRVL series, including RADL (AUS) and SBT GRVL (US). We chat about how they discovered gravel cycling and how it plays a role in improv…

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Nino Schurter: The Undisputed MTB Goat 42:36

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In episode 100, I caught up with the greatest Men’s mountain biker of all time, Nino Schurter. Nino is a 10 (!!) time World Champion in the cross-country discipline and an Olympic gold medalist. At 37 years old, Nino is still a force in the sport, and the likes of Tom Pidcock and Mathieu van der Poel are trying to dethrone him in the MTB world. In …

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Tash Norris - Path to CISO 31:54

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This was a great interview with Tash Norris, currently the CISO at Zopa Bank. We talked about her route into the industry, from working at the Apple Store, to working at Capital One. Tash discussed how she became Security Manager at Moonpig, and how she built on her skills by sitting in on interviews. Tash also shared some great advice about compar…

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Cadel Evans: The Modern Day Peloton 59:19

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In episode 99, I catch up with Australia’s greatest-ever general classification rider, 2011 Tour de France winner and World Champion, Cadel Evans. Cadel begins by explaining the origins of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and explains the difficulties of putting on a bike race in 2024. We then turn our attention to which riders in the modern-d…

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Fabian Cancellara: Owner of Tudor Pro Cycling 48:22

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In episode 98, I catch up with Fabian Cancellara, the owner of Tudor Pro Cycling, the new Suisse team on a rapid rise towards the World Tour. Fabian explains how the team came to be and its organisational values. We discuss the challenges of creating a new team and managing sponsor expectations. Fabian and I close the episode by discussing the riva…

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Gerald Benischke - The DevSecOps Edit 46:26

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We interviewed the AppSec expert Gerald Benischke about whatDevSecops is, and what it isn't, his path from software engineering into cyber security, and the interesting roles he has worked on, including the Furlough scheme during Covid. We also discussed contracting vs permanent roles, the benefits of both, as well as his thoughts on the industry. …

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Matej Mohorič: Descending tips, Gravel Worlds & Roubaix 57:43

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In episode 97, I catch up with one of the most fascinating cyclists in the modern peloton, Matej Mohorič. Matej is well-known for his impressive record of wins and his fearless riding style, but also for his eloquent and candid interviews that he consistently delivers. In our conversation, we discussed the classics, what it takes to win, and the ch…

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Laurence Pithie: Winning Cadels, leadership at FDJ, park-runs & golfing 55:07

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In episode 96, I catch up with the man of the summer, Laurence Pithie. Laurence and I discussed the recent NZ national championships, his huge victory at Cadel Evans GORR, and what was going through his mind during that hectic sprint finish. We dive into his favourite sponsor items (it will surprise you) and chat about living in Europe, running in …

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Greg Henderson: World Tour Sprint & Leadout Analysis 50:58

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In episode 95, I chat with one of the authorities of sprinting at the top level, Greg Henderson. Greg has raced 17 grand tours and 5 Olympic games and worked closely with Andre Greipel, Mark Cavendish and other world-class sprinters. He is known for his race IQ and now operates as a director sportif in his post-racing career. Greg and I sat down to…

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Ruby Roseman-Gannon: 2024 in the Green and Gold. 34:47

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In episode 94, I chat with Australian champion Ruby Roseman-Gannon. Ruby and I discussed how she plans to step up in the classics in 2024 as she enters her 4th season as a pro. Ruby explains why the gym is important for her training and details what she wants to work on for this season to take that next step in her career. Finally, we finish with s…

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Keith Price - The Diverse Teams Discussion 44:08

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We had a fantastic chat with Keith Price, and covered a lot in the 40 minute chat. From transitioning from the military, working in the US and the UK, to working with DarkMatter overseas and finding the right working environment. We talked about the benefits of working within and hiring diverse teams, the importance of being an ally and speaking up…

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Finn Fisher-Black: Tour Down Under 2024 36:33

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In episode 93, I chat with Finn Fisher-Black from Team UAE. Finn and I catch up at the Tour Down Under and chat about his fantastic 2023 season after recovering from a horrific leg injury in his neo-pro season. We discuss the upcoming Olympics, time trialling and New Zealand’s finest chocolates. Head to www.procyclingkitsales.com to check out the r…

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🔓 The Proven Presentation Formula to Unlock Unlimited Capital💲 1:04:30

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You have a grand vision, inspiring dreams, and an endless supply of hunger & ambition. But you’ve probably realized that starting, growing, and scaling a Real Estate portfolio isn’t as easy as you’d like it to be, or how it appears on HGTV. You may be feeling stuck, frustrated, and not sure what to do next. The biggest thing stopping Real Estate in…

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Ally Wollaston: Tour Down Under 2024 44:27

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In episode 92, I chat with New Zealand RR champion and stage 1 winner of the Tour Down Under, Ally Wollaston. Sitting down at the Hilton, Adelaide, we chat about her recent successful start to 2024 at the TDU, personally and for her AG Insurance-Soudal team. There is also some chat about Oakleys, chocolate, coffee and moon landings (allegedly). Fin…

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🏆 How To Win Real Life Monopoly 🏢 1:32:33

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How To Win Real Life Monopoly featuring Investor Chris Smith Don't know if I should share this, in case I ever find myself playing Monopoly with you. I like to win, after all… Oh heck, why not? I want you to win too. It all comes down to math and fundamentals… No special or magical cards In Monopoly, as in real-life Investing, you need to follow so…

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Sam Welsford: Tour Down Under, Road Nats & Paris Olympics 42:23

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In episode 91, I chat with Australian sprinter and new Bora Hansgrohe recruit, Sam Welsford. Sam and I discuss the recent Australian Nationals and where it might be headed before getting stuck into some Tour Down Under thoughts. Sam explains why being a sprinter is much more than simply putting out 1700W, and we look ahead to the Paris Olympics and…

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Sarah Gigante: Nationals, Tour Down Under & Fan Questions 54:14

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In episode 90 and our first here at Tour Down Under, I sit down with TPR favourite, Sarah Gigante of AG Insurance - Soudal. Sarah and I chat about her recent Australian Road Nationals return and her explosive display in the road race. We chat about her new team, new equipment, losing her nickname and of course, moon landings. Tour Down Under Event …

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🚦Starting Over- Reinventing Your Life and Recreating Your Future 1:32:11

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Starting Over- Reinventing Your Life and Recreating Your Future featuring Mike Banks A little over 2 years ago, Mike Banks decided to burn everything to the ground. Feeling burnt out, stressed, down and out, he decided to make some changes... massive changes. Fast forward a couple of years, Mike has taken control of his health, fitness and gained b…

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Why 🎓 S-M-A-R-T Goals Are Stupid! Goal Setting For Real Estate Investors 1:07:26

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Why S-M-A-R-T Goals Are Stupid! Goal Setting For Real Estate Investors Setting GOALS, especially in January, is a bit of a cliche. Nonetheless, it's also a great way to set out your intentions and deliverables for the year. If your anything like me, every January, you are inspired to make a change in one (or several) aspects of your life, be it you…

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Grace Brown: 2024 RoadNats Preview 41:53

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In episode 89, I chat with reigning Australian ITT champion Grace Brown of FDJ Suez Futuroscope. Grace and I unpacked what’s to come in the women’s road race and also the ITT. Grace explains the tightrope of fitness she must balance at this time of the year and details the external pressures of being the favourite to win during the Australian summe…

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Jimmy Whelan: 2024 RoadNats Preview 47:36

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In episode 88 and the first for 2024, I sat down with Q36.5 rider and Australian professional Jimmy Whelan. We discuss the upcoming Australian National Championships, how the road race can be won and lost, and who Jimmy will be looking at in the final laps of Buninyong. We begin by touching on Jimmy’s inspiring journey back to the top flight of cyc…

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🎁 Christmas Gift #4- Jason Mattern 1:32:14

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(REPLAY) Build Businesses --> Invest in Real Estate- Featuring Jason Mattern Rich Dad Poor Dad, was one of the first books that started me on my Entrepreneurial and Real Estate investing journeys. One of the concepts in Robert Kiyosaki book series describes is; Build Businesses and use the money from your Business to Invest in Real Estate. That man…

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🎁 Christmas Gift #3- Arlen Dahlin 1:40:48

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(Replay) Overcome ALL Your Investor Objections- Featuring Arlen Dahlin So honoured to bring you the second part of my interview with Arlen Dahlin. Arlen has made such a measurable impact on my journey and has made a positive impact on the trajectory of many up and coming aspiring investors. This interview, will be one that you will come back too of…

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🎁 Christmas Gift #2- Dave Steele 1:44:33

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(Replay) Building A Multi-Billion Dollar Real Estate Portfolio; Developing People, and Growing Your Team featuring Dave Steele Scaling an investment portfolio not only requires money; it also needs a lot of planning and flawless execution. To grow your real estate portfolio you need top hone your skills, you must know how to work within monetary li…

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🎁 Christmas Gift #1- Jules McKenzie 2:11:14

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(REPLAY) Do You Have What It Takes To Finish The Race- Featuring Jules McKenzie If you start at the back of the pack, do you have what it takes to stick it out and finish the race?⁠ Winning the race isn't even a consideration. Completing the race is winning.⁠ If you had the odds stacked against you, are you still inspired to do the work without los…

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