#147 — From the Tools to Property Deals: How Lachlan O’Connell is Building Two Full-Time Incomes
Release Date: 03/06/2025
#165 — Why This Accountant Left His Career to Help People Build Wealth Through Property - Albert Hadinata
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After seven years in finance and a costly detour running a bubble tea franchise, Albert realised the power of focusing fully on one thing. In 2024, he left his stable corporate job, got licensed, and started his buyers agency - with no clients, no leads, and no social media presence. What followed was a journey of consistency, discipline, and trust. From cold-calling brokers and posting his first videos online to averaging two to three clients a month, Albert's story is proof that success in this industry comes down to showing up, especially when no one’s watching. In this episode,...
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#164 — Your Top 10 Buyers Agent Questions Answered: From Zero to $200K Part-Time
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James Rankin tackles the most common questions about entering the buyers agent industry in this comprehensive FAQ episode. Covering everything from income timelines to startup costs, this solo session cuts through the confusion for anyone considering this career change. Questions Answered: What does a buyers agent actually do? Can you do this part-time while keeping your current job? Do you need a real estate background? How long to replace your current income? What qualifications and licenses are required? How much does it cost to start a buyers agency? Is the...
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#163 — The Broker-Buyers Agent Partnership That Actually Works with Amol Khuntale
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Amol Khuntale from ASK Financials breaks down what actually works (and what doesn't) when buyers agents try to partner with investment-focused mortgage brokers. Having purchased 4 of his 10 properties through buyers agents before becoming a broker himself, Amol delivers unfiltered insights on building real partnerships in the property investment space. Key Discussion Points: Why 98% of buyers agent LinkedIn outreach fails The "data language" buyers agents must learn to work with investment brokers How one buyers agent stands out by sharing stories instead of DMing for leads The shift from...
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#162 — From Physio Practice Owner to 80 Deals a Year: Matt Skehan's Career Pivot
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Matt Skehan abandoned a decade of medical training and a profitable physiotherapy practice to become a buyers agent. By 32, he had built a six-property portfolio while working 60-80 deals annually at a major buyers agency. In 2022, during one of the toughest market cycles, he launched Azure Buyers Agents. In this episode: Why Matt walked away from a successful physio practice he owned Building six investment properties before age 32 on a physio salary Working 60-80 deals annually at a large buyers agency Starting Azure during the 2022 rate rise cycle Current 50/50 split between investors and...
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161 — 20 Years at BP to 20 Clients in 6 Months: Haley Lim’s Corporate Escape Story
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In October 2024, Haley Lim had never heard of a buyers agent. By January 2025, she was running her own buyers agency. Six months later, she's serviced 20 clients and is hiring staff. Haley spent 20 years at BP as a senior commercial negotiator, leading billion-dollar fuel supply deals across Europe and Asia Pacific. When she decided to start her own business while buying an investment property, Ben's face kept appearing in her feeds. One click changed everything. We dive into: How to transition from corporate to buyers agent in months, not years Building agent relationships when you have zero...
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160 — From 800km Camino to Property Career: How Cameron Built His Buyers Agency
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Cameron Tyers walked 800km on the Camino de Santiago before deciding to change his life. In this episode he shares how the lessons from the Camino helped him leave nursing, start fresh in Cairns, and build a buyer’s agency from the ground up. We cover his first year in business, what slowing down taught him about success, and why going at your own pace can be the most powerful strategy in both life and property. 🌐 Website: Achieve Financial Freedom & Transform Your Career by Becoming a Buyer’s Agent: 👉 🏠 Join our FREE property group @ 🌟 Check out our...
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Why He Left the Corporate Ladder: Hayden Waititi-Parata's Journey from Construction to Buyer's Agent
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Have you ever felt like you've hit a ceiling in your career? What does it take to leave a 20-year profession and chase a new passion, especially with a family to support? In this episode, we sit down with Hayden Waititi-Parata, the founder of Simple Home Buyers, who did exactly that. For over two decades, Hayden lived and breathed the construction industry, climbing the corporate ladder from a 15-year-old labourer to a commercial manager. But a "light bulb moment" in property investing revealed a new path, one with no ceiling and the potential to create true generational wealth. Hayden shares...
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From Music Festivals to Melbourne Real Estate: Tristan Larkin’s Buyers Agent Journey
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Tristan spent years in the entertainment industry, working with big names like Live Nation and Falls Festival, managing nightclub marketing, and even helping artists get their music into Shazam boxes. But when the music stopped, Tristan followed a spark of curiosity… and it led him straight to the Buyers Agent Institute. Since making the switch, Tristan has built a successful career in Melbourne’s property market, serving a broad mix of clients from everyday homebuyers to prestige investors. He’s proof that you don’t need a background in real estate, just the drive to...
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Surviving COVID, Scaling a Team & Stepping Back: James Rankin’s Full Story
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In this episode of The BAI Show, we’re joined by the host himself, James Rankin, for an unfiltered solo episode that dives deep into his journey in real estate. James shares how he transitioned from working for developers to launching his own buyers agency, the moment he decided to quit his job and back himself, and the raw truth behind what it took to get traction, from doing 100 outreach messages a day to running 40 meetings a week. We dive into: how James signed his first clients, the biggest mistakes he made early on, why he worked night shifts during COVID to keep the business afloat,...
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#156 — Two Aussie Mates Turn Property Passion into a Full-Time Business - Joel & Brodie’s Journey
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In this episode of the BAI Show, we're joined by Brodie and Joel, the duo behind The Property Tradies—two young buyers agents who are building a booming business while still holding down their day jobs. What started as a side hustle from a backyard shed is now a fast-growing brand with a $2.3M+ personal portfolio, a 4.6K-strong Instagram following, and a reputation for realness, value, and hustle. We dive into: the mindset that separates them from most 20-somethings, how they used paid courses, podcasts & daily content to grow fast, why testing everything changed the game for their...
info_outlineAfter years working as a full-time tradie, Lachlan O’Connell knew he needed a long-term plan—one that would allow him to build financial security for himself and his family beyond the tools. While still earning a PAYG income, he made the strategic move to become a buyers agent, creating a second full-time income and setting himself up for future success. In this episode, we dive into Lachlan’s journey of balancing two careers, his approach to growing a buyers agency while working on-site, and the steps he’s taking to transition into real estate full-time. He shares how he manages his time effectively, why property investing was the perfect fit, and his ultimate goal of replacing his tradie income with a buyers agency business.