Scouting Australia Podcast

As part of our Summer Throwback Series, we’re revisiting some of the most impactful episodes our audience loved and shared. This week, we’re thrilled to feature Sammy's episode from The Top 1% Podcast, joined by Jimmy Ibrahim, as they deep dive into his incredible journey.

From a farm kid with no degree, no big salary, and no head start, Sammy went from buying his first investment at 19 to building a 100+ property portfolio by 34. In this episode, he shares the real strategies, mistakes, and mindset shifts that made it possible - and how you can apply them to your own journey.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

How to grow a 100+ property portfolio without a six-figure salary

The biggest mistakes Sammy made (so you don’t have to)

Why most investors fail and the key to scaling successfully

The truth about financial freedom through property

How Sammy built Australian Property Scout & School of Property to help others achieve the same

School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au

If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy!

If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected]

Send us your questions to:

Instagram: @australianpropertyscout

Want to book a call with us:

Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au

Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.

Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Chapters
(00:00:00) Welcome
(00:06:11) Introduction & The 100 Property Milestone
(00:08:41) Growing Up & Work Ethic
(00:14:26) Buying the First Property at 19
(00:21:31) Scaling to Multiple Properties
(00:28:51) Biggest Setback: Losing $10,000 on a Bad Deal
(00:36:21) Going All In: The Turning Point
(00:46:36) Starting a Buyers Agency & The Early Struggles
(00:56:41) Winning Investor of the Year & Scaling Success
(01:06:56) The COVID Property Boom
(01:17:31) Scaling the Business to 50+ Employees
(01:26:16) Managing a 100+ Property Portfolio
(01:36:41) Final Advice for Investors & Entrepreneurs

As part of our Summer Throwback Series, we’re revisiting some of the most popular episodes our audience loved and shared around the most. This week, Sammy Gordon is joined by Jimmy Ibrahim as they step into the proverbial dog run to dive deep into Jimmy Ibrahim's own portfolio. 
 
There are some battle scars on the old dog, and he's been through a lot in his journey and it's time for Sammy to step on the other side of the mic and ask Jimmy all the questions about his own journey and how he built a 10 property portfolio in a few short years. 
 
There were house fires, builds, renovations and business collapses. Almost everything you could think of popping up, Jimmy has tackled. Strap yourself in folks, this one is going to be a good one!
 

If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy!

School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au.
 

If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected]

Send us your questions to:

Instagram: @australianpropertyscout

Want to book a call with us:

Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au

Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.

Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Welcome
(00:04:05) Jimmy’s Background & Upbringing
(00:06:37) Jimmy's Pivotal Realisation
(00:15:58) Cruise Ship Adventures to Entrepreneurship
(00:21:44) Business Grit, Setbacks and Lessons Learned
(00:29:15) The COVID-19 Hit: Business Losses and Reset
(00:33:35) Finding a New Path to Meeting Sammy
(00:41:04) Portfolio Beginnings and Past Mistakes
(00:47:53) Turning Point: Going All-In with APS
(00:52:58) Executing the Portfolio Strategy
(01:04:15) Diversifying and Scaling Jimmy's Portfolio
(01:09:12) Mindset, Resilience and Owning Your Money Story
(01:15:21) Portfolio Results and Position

As part of our Summer Throwback Series, we’re revisiting some of the most popular episodes our audience loved and shared around the most. This week, Sammy Gordon is joined by Jimmy Ibrahim as they dive into the actionable strategies to help you take charge of your property investing in 2025 and beyond. 

From assessing your current portfolio and setting realistic goals, to making sacrifices and focusing on wealth creation over appearances, this episode is packed with practical advice to ensure you’re executing on your goals. We discuss the importance of working with experts, taking the right advice, and maintaining consistency for long-term success. Whether you’re gearing up for your first deal or scaling your portfolio, this episode will keep you motivated, strategic, and ready to take action NOW.

School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au.

If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy!

If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected]

Send us your questions to:

Instagram: @australianpropertyscout

Want to book a call with us:

Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au

Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.

Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome
(05:35) Pulse check: where are you at?
(07:09) Setting goals for 2025
(10:59) Assess your current position and next steps
(15:01) What could you sacrifice to get to your first deal?
(16:43) Creating wealth vs pretending to look wealthy
(20:45) Taking the correct advice from the correct team
(27:38) Work with experts more advanced than you
(34:53) Revalue your properties
(41:03) Taking charge of your financial future
(42:51) Solution-based thinking
(47:24) Consistency always outperforms intensity
(55:25) Take action NOW

We’re rolling out our Summer Throwback Series, sharing the episodes that resonated most with our community. This one was a clear favourite. Sammy Gordon welcomes into the studio, APS Strategists Luke Teeuwsen and back by popular demand, Mr Paul Karpierz; along with his co-host Jimmy Ibrahim to discuss the common investor mistakes they see made by beginners day in day out.

From transitioning PPOR properties into investments, purchasing an investment at full borrowing capacity to listening to the wrong or inexperienced people in your life, this episode will educate and pin-point the exact places they see investors make mistakes and what you can do to avoid them.

School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au.

If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy!

If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected]

Send us your questions to:

Instagram: @australianpropertyscout

Want to book a call with us:

Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au

Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.

Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

 

Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome
(07:09) Paul’s top mistakes
(13:32) Builders profit margins
(18:54) You can never out save a good market
(21:21) Luke’s top mistakes + BBQ chats
(25:00) Cash flow or bread and butter
(29:36) You definitely need a strategy
(34:08) Sam’s top mistakes
(40:09) A more expensive property isn’t a better investment
(42:56) Jimmy’s top mistakes
(44:54) Don’t be impatient, this is a long term game
(47:25) Don’t let anyone talk you out of what you could achieve

In the final episode of the year, Sammy Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim unpack why goals alone don’t cut it - strategy, action, and relentless 1%ers do. From the wins, losses and lessons of 2025 to the habits that actually move the needle, this episode shows you how to think bigger, act harder, and gear up for a massive 2026. If you’re ready to stop planning and start executing, this one’s unmissable. 

School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au

If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy!

If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected]

Send us your questions to:

Instagram: @australianpropertyscout

Want to book a call with us:

Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au

Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.

Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Chapters
(00:01:45) Welcome
(00:05:22) Strategy vs. goal setting
(00:08:25) The power of consistency & relentless action
(00:13:05) Practical accountability
(00:17:52) Learning from experience + fast-tracking growth
(00:24:39) Portfolio management: the power of micro actions
(00:26:56) Compounding effects of lost time
(00:29:47) Mentoring, commitment & turbocharging success
(00:35:22) Consistency, execution & life lessons