Built Different Podcast

Former Gold Coast Titans player Matt Srama joins Built Different for an honest conversation about elite sport, identity, resilience, and building wealth after football.
After injuries forced an early end to his NRL career, Matt pivoted into property investing and entrepreneurship, building a portfolio of more than 20 properties while launching a successful Gold Coast buyer’s agency. But this episode goes far deeper than property.
Matt opens up about:
The sacrifices required to become a professional athlete
Why hard work always beats talent when talent stops working
The mental pressure of elite sport
Identity loss after retirement
How injuries changed the course of his life
Building wealth through property investing
Scaling a business after sport
The importance of grit, discipline, and self-belief
Why “your business is what you do, not who you are.”
The hidden “success tax” high performers pay
This is a powerful conversation about purpose, ambition, mindset, reinvention, and learning how to build a life beyond the jersey.
Whether you’re an athlete, investor, entrepreneur, or someone navigating a major life transition, this episode is packed with lessons that will stay with you long after it finishes.
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Three of Australia’s most outspoken buyer's agents.One room. Zero filters.

In this special episode of Built Different, Aaron Christie-David sits down with Sam Gordon, Jack Henderson, and Dawn Fouhy for one of the most heated property investing debates we’ve ever recorded.

From blue-chip investing and cash flow strategy to Darwin vs Bronte, negative gearing, investor psychology, and the difference between investing as a “battler” versus investing from a position of wealth… nothing was off limits.

This episode dives deep into:
​Cash flow vs capital growth
​Buy & hold vs active portfolio recycling
​Rich vs battler investing strategies
​Property market psychology
​Investor fear and media narratives
​The future of Australian property investing
​Negative gearing changes
​How elite buyers agents actually think

Featuring:
​Sam Gordon – Australian Property Scout
​Jack Henderson – Henderson Advocacy
​Dawn Fouhy – Future Proof Property

Follow the guests:

Sam GordonInstagram: @samgordonproperty
Australian Property Scout: https://australianpropertyscout.com.auSchool of Property: https://schoolofproperty.com.au
Jack HendersonInstagram: @jackchendersonHenderson Advocacy: https://hendersonadvocacy.com.au
Dawn FouhyInstagram: @futureproofpropertyFuture Proof Property: https://futureproofproperty.com.au
Connect with Atelier Wealth
If you're looking to build a strategic property portfolio, the team at Atelier Wealth helps investors structure finance to grow long-term wealth through property.
Follow us on social media@_builtdifferentpodcast
Book a strategy call:https://www.atelierwealth.com.au
Subscribe:Subscribe for weekly conversations with Australia’s top investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
New episodes every Monday at 7 AM.

AFL veteran Taylor Adams joins the podcast for a raw conversation about professional sport, identity, resilience, property investing, and preparing for life after football.
Taylor shares stories from his journey through the Australian Football League, including his time with the Greater Western Sydney Giants, Collingwood Football Club, and Sydney Swans.
The episode explores:
Injuries and mental resilience
Dealing with criticism and pressure
Leadership and team culture
Transitioning from AFL into mortgage broking
Property investing and wealth creation
Fatherhood and identity shifts
Why discipline beats talent
Taylor also explains how he started investing in property at 21, why he chose finance after football, and the habits elite performers use to stay consistent under pressure.
A powerful episode about reinvention, mindset, and building a life beyond sport.

Connect with Atelier Wealth
If you're looking to build a strategic property portfolio, the team at Atelier Wealth helps investors structure finance to grow long-term wealth through property.
Book a strategy call:
https://www.atelierwealth.com.au

Subscribe:
Subscribe for weekly conversations with Australia’s top investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
New episodes every Monday at 7 AM.

About Built Different:
Built Different is a podcast about wealth, property, mindset, performance, and the psychology behind elite success.
Hosted by Aaron Christie-David, each episode explores the habits, discipline, setbacks, and strategies that shape high performers across business, sport, investing, and life.
New episodes every Monday at 7 AM.

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@atelier_wealth
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Most people think earning more money is the key to building wealth… but what if that’s actually holding you back?
In this episode of the Australian Property Investment Podcast, we sit down with James Fitzgerald, co-author of the bestselling book 7 Steps to Wealth, to break down what really separates the top 1% of property investors from everyone else.
With over 500,000 books sold and data from thousands of investors, this conversation dives deep into the strategies, mindset, and mistakes that determine whether you build a portfolio… or get stuck at one or two properties.
🚨 Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why high-income earners are often the WORST investors
The exact traits of investors who build 6+ property portfolios
Why teachers, nurses, and everyday Australians outperform
The biggest mistake investors make after buying property #2
Why most people never get past 1–2 properties
The truth about diversification vs concentration
Where the Australian property market is heading (density shift explained)
Why Sydney will look more like Toronto in the future
How to manage risk, cash flow, and market downturns
The mindset shift required to become a top 1% investor
💡 If you’ve ever wondered why some people build massive portfolios while others stay stuck… this episode breaks it down with real data and real experience.
📊 Key insight: Out of 2.3 million property investors in Australia, only a tiny percentage build large portfolios. The difference isn’t knowledge… It’s an action.
🎯 This is a must-watch for:
First-time property investors
Anyone stuck at 1–2 properties
High-income earners looking to build real wealth
Investors wanting a long-term strategy (not short-term noise)
👇 Don’t forget to:
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Timestamps (optional add):
00:00 Why high earners fail at investing
05:00 The 7 Steps to Wealth explained
10:00 Why most investors get stuck
18:00 The power of numbers vs headlines
25:00 Future of Australian housing
40:00 Biggest risks in property investing
01:01:00 Why people sell too early
01:02:00 Rapid fire investor lessons

What happens when property investing goes WRONG?
In this episode of the Australian Property Investment Podcast, we sit down with returning guest Richard, who shares the brutal reality behind building a 22-property, $17 million portfolio.
Including a shocking $30,000 property disaster caused by a hidden water leak. From unexpected costs and insurance battles to mindset, risk-taking, and long-term wealth strategies, this episode breaks down what most investors don’t talk about.

If you’re serious about property investing in Australia, this is the episode you NEED to hear.💥
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- How a hidden water leak led to $4,000 → $12,000 → $30,000 in costs
- Why most investors FAIL when things go wrong
- The mindset shift that separates successful investors from beginners
- How Richard scaled from 10 properties to 22 properties
- Inside a $17 million Australian property portfolio
- The importance of insurance (and how to actually claim it properly)
- Why emergency buffers and cash flow are critical
- How to recover financially from property investing mistakes
- The truth about risk, debt, and building wealth through property
- Why surrounding yourself with the right investors changes everything
🧠 Key Takeaways
Property investing isn’t smooth sailing. Pipes burst. Tenants default. Costs blow out. But the investors who win long-term are the ones who: Take ownership, Solve problems quickly, Stay focused on the bigger picture. Richard’s story proves that even a $30,000 setback is just a speed bump when you’re building serious wealth.
📊 Portfolio Snapshot22 properties across AustraliaPortfolio value: $17,000,000+Properties across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA + internationalTransitioning from growth → cash flow strategyGoal: Financial freedom by 2030
🚨 Why This Episode Matters
Most property content focuses on wins. This episode exposes the reality — the mistakes, the costs, and the lessons — so you can avoid them and build a smarter, more resilient portfolio.🔑 Perfect For: First-time property investors, anyone building a portfolio in Australia, investors worried about risk or market uncertainty. People want financial freedom through property. Listeners who want REAL, unfiltered investing stories

🎙️ About the Show: The Australian Property Investment Podcast brings you real stories, strategies, and insights from investors, experts, and business leaders shaping Australia’s property market.

📢 Connect with Atelier Wealth. 
If you're looking to build a strategic property portfolio, the team at Atelier Wealth helps investors structure finance to grow long-term wealth through property.
Book a strategy call:https://www.atelierwealth.com.au
Subscribe: Subscribe for weekly conversations with Australia’s top investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
New episodes every Monday at 7 AM.