I'd been debating whether to move full time into property as I had a successful architectural practice which I founded in 2012; however, I didn't have the same passion for it anymore.

Michael helped me debate the pros and cons in a way that focused in on what was most important to me; this gave me the clarity of thought I needed and I've made the full time move to property. 

Access to Michael's business wisdom and property experience was invaluable in helping me to structure a successful transition.

I have been interested in getting into property development for a while, as I work day to day as an architect with my own practice, but knowing where to start and with which strategy can sometimes be daunting especially with so many options out there.

I met Michael at a property Networking event and what he said made sense. He is a straight talker and I found that is what you need from a mentor. He has been there and done it with his own projects and that gives you confidence that he knows what he is talking about when he gives advice.

Michael helped me understand how best to set up the foundations of a property business and why it’s important. And he helped me clarify in my own mind what I could achieve and how best to achieve it.

I have been very lucky to have Michael as my mentor. I have been able to choose topics to cover and Michael has also advised me on potential purchases/projects, helping me work through the numbers and sharing his experience and learning with me. He is very easy to talk to and has a wealth of knowledge to share. I have definitely learnt a lot and built a good relationship with Michael, who is now a key part of my property network.

When I started working with Michael, I was at a crossroads with my real estate business and that’s where Michael came in. He helped me identify the flaws in my business model, guiding me to make critical adjustments and explore ways to generate immediate cash flow.

Perhaps the biggest breakthrough Michael has helped me achieve is the clarity that I could no longer ignore the immediate financial realities. I needed to face them head-on, and thanks to his support and guidance, I’ve stayed on track to achieve that. This experience has been truly transformative for me, and I credit Michael for playing a pivotal role in shaping my professional growth during this critical time.

Michael was a board member at Brentwood Group during a period of reflection on our business strategy and growth plans. 

He has an analytical approach and a clear and straightforward communication style that enables difficult and awkward issues to be teased out in a positive way. He was also good at constructive challenge and getting us to think more clearly about the future outcomes we were aiming for. 

We would have no hesitation in recommending Michael and can highly recommend having some external input to help ensuring the business has a clear focus.