This is What is Stopping Your Success...and the BLUEPRINT to Overcoming It

Unleashing the Money Matrix: A Conversation with Rob Moore

On this episode of the Business Wealth and Mindset Podcast, host Alex Sopala interviews self-made multimillionaire Rob Moore. Rob, a successful entrepreneur and author, shares insights from his journey to success, including his early start working in his father's pub at a young age. He discusses his passion for business, his bestselling books, and his philanthropic efforts through the Rob Moore Foundation. Tune in for valuable lessons on entrepreneurship and mindset from Rob Moore.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Focus on the one thing: Overwhelm can be eliminated by focusing on the one right action at a time.

• Competition as a motivator: Competition can be a driving force for growth and progress, pushing individuals to be better.

• Evolution through challenges: Overcoming challenges, both external and internal, leads to personal growth and evolution.

• Mindset is key: Mindset plays a crucial role in success, with thoughts becoming things and shaping actions and results.

• Risk is necessary: Taking risks is essential for living life to the fullest potential and achieving success.

BEST MOMENTS

"Comfort is the enemy of greatness."

"Money isn't everything, but everything is better with money."

"If you don't risk anything, you risk everything."

"Competition is great because it makes better services, better products, and better prices."

"The biggest battle we're fighting is with ourselves in our own head."

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ABOUT THE HOST
Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange, and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS, and JPMorgan Chase
Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).
He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors, and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring
Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.
Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist, and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alex_sapala
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ

This is What is Stopping Your Success...and the BLUEPRINT to Overcoming It

Been to an event, got highly motivated, fired up and ready to go the next day? Get started, hit some blocks, motivation wanes, you give it, you get excited about something else only to repeat the cycle. Sounds familiar?

In this episode, Alex discuses the four phases of implementing any strategy (Euphoria, Epiphany, Evolution and Excellence) and why most people get stuck in a shiny penny syndrome loop in the first two stages and (most importantly), the BLUEPRINT to reaching the Excellence stage.

If you've ever procrastinated on a venture, hit obstacles, develop limiting beliefs and quit, hit a plateau and can't seem to breakthrough that glass ceiling then this episode is for you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Surround yourself with like-minded people
• Inspiration can help you gain motivation
• Accountability from others and yourself is essential in meeting goals.

• Shifting mindset is a fundamental part of personal development. By having a clear vision, developing a compelling reason why, and upgrading the belief system, a positive and empowering mindset can be cultivated to help overcome challenges and achieve goals.

• You need vision to find success. Acompelling vision and a clear blueprint helps you stay motivated and overcome challenges,

BEST MOMENTS

"I've built up a six-figure property business up to now, but that has actually been built up simply by following a system, simply by following a model. And it is this model that I'm going to share with you guys tonight so that you can also benefit."

"You go pass through the traffic lights and so on. Because you've developed this unconscious competence. You can do things almost on autopilot because you've been doing things many, many times over."

"You are eliminating your excuses. You own your agenda here. You know there's no one else who is going to come for you. Everything depends on you."

"In the absence of clearly defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily trivia until, ultimately, we become enslaved by it."

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ABOUT THE HOST
Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange, and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS, and JPMorgan Chase
Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).
He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors, and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring
Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.
Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist, and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alex_sapala
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ

Property Finance Intricacies (and lessons) of Alex Sapala's journey by finance experts Ro Sharma and Marc Champ

Alex is a guest on the "Show Me The Money Podcast: Unlocking Property Finance“, where he joins discussions with Marc Champ and Ro Sharma to explore his experiences with finance for his investment strategies. With years of combined experience in the real estate and financial industries, Marc and Ro bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. Their engaging discussions, in-depth interviews with industry insiders, and captivating storytelling will leave you inspired and armed with the tools you need to make informed decisions in the ever-evolving intricate landscape of property finance.

With mixed use and commercial to residential property investments and a financial services background, the episode focuses on investments in the Midlands and North East. Alex is also a co-host of PPN Brentwood.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Alex believes in using property as a vehicle to achieve financial and time freedom.

• His strategy focuses on buying commercial or mixed-use properties, splitting the titles, and converting the commercial units into residential to maximize returns.

• The target acquisition value ranges from £100,000 to £150,000, with a minimum of two-bedroom units and a minimum yield of 25% on capital employed.

• The corporate structure involves setting up separate SPVs for the freehold and leaseholds, with different lenders used for each property to spread the risk.

• Leveraging commercial units can be challenging due to limited lender options and lower loan-to-value ratios, but refinancing after converting to residential can help release equity.

BEST MOMENTS

"I stumbled on it actually by, I wouldn't say accident, but I had a light bulb moment."

"What if I had 10 of these? Essentially, I wouldn't need to actually work."

"The focus has always been to leave as little money as possible so that you can build a portfolio with the same pot of cash."

"We are picking up a lot of commercial or semi or mixed-use properties."

"We're looking for like infinite yields. I mean, obviously, these are the deals whereby you put all your money out and you have nothing invested and they are fully mortgaged."

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ABOUT THE GUEST

You can get in touch with Ro and Marc at [email protected] and [email protected].

CONTACT DETAILS
https://www.facebook.com/luciuschicco.banda
https://instagram.com/banda.lucius?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
https://youtube.com/channel/UCfYp6fQFVmMIP0rmQmXLQ4g

ABOUT THE HOST
Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange, and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS, and JPMorgan Chase
Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).
He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors, and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring
Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.
Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist, and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alex_sapala
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ

‘Hope, Freedom, Inspiration, Challenges and Successes’ – Journey Through Life With The Legend That is ‘Soldier’ Lucius Banda

Lucius has been hosting too many popular musicians, helping to begin the careers of Mlaka Maliro, Paul Chaphuka, Billy Kaunda, Cosi Chiwalo, Wendy Harawa, Emma Masauko, Enort Mbandambanda and Charles Nsaku.
In this captivating interview, Lucius walks through his early days, family, siblings, growing up, music, experiences of the hardest of times as a musician and family man, successes and challenges and lessons therein.
This episode is a must-listen for those who are curious and wonder what it takes to be inspired to pursue one’s dreams and navigate the challenges along the way against all odds.
It is a story of hope, freedom and everything in between. Here’s to the Legend that is Soldier Lucius Banda

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• My music speaks for the poor that’s why I’ve been called soldier for the poor because my music speaks about justice being done
• We took time to write our songs and knew when they were ready
• Those who feel their voice should be listened to should continue, you have to believe in yourself
• Everyone needs to be encouraged without encouragement it can be challenging to keep going
• People's lives are different. It can be the wrong mindset to assume that other people are doing well
• You need to talk to the people and find out the truth
• When you are an artist you need to be able to step into other people's shoes and analyse other people’s problems and find a solution, you can help them to change their situation
• How you stay relevant is to be a peoples man who fought for the people

BEST MOMENTS
‘When we have hope we can do things the right way’
‘The change is a very big responsibility but it’s a positive that it's happening’
‘I have my own philosophies and own beliefs and I stand by those whatever happens’

RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
https://www.facebook.com/luciuschicco.banda
https://instagram.com/banda.lucius?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
https://youtube.com/channel/UCfYp6fQFVmMIP0rmQmXLQ4g

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ABOUT THE GUEST
Lucius Chicco Banda, better known by his stage name Soldier Lucius Banda, is a Malawian singer-songwriter and music producer from Balaka, Malawi.
Born in 1970, his music career started in 1983 when he was 13 years old and started singing with his brother Paul Banda, leader of Alleluya Band. He first appeared on stage in 1985 with his brother's Alleluya Band.
Lucius later joined Dorkey house in Johannesburg, where he spent one full year studying music.
He recorded his first album titled 'Son of a Poor Man' at Shandel music studio with the help of producer George Arigone (an Argentinian). He had Nonhlanhla Mkhize and the famous gospel singer Debora Fraser on backing vocals.
His album became popular with hits like Mabala, Get up stand up, Linda and Life On Earth. From there he launched his long career of music which took him to 20 albums by 2023.

CONTACT DETAILS
https://www.facebook.com/luciuschicco.banda
https://instagram.com/banda.lucius?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
https://youtube.com/channel/UCfYp6fQFVmMIP0rmQmXLQ4g

ABOUT THE HOST
Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange, and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS, and JPMorgan Chase
Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).
He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors, and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring
Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.
Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist, and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alex_sapala
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ

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Of Inspiration And Hustling in One’s Mission Without Apology’ With The Real Wendy Harawa – International Malawian Singer Song-Writer

“What you see is what you get,” that’s how gospel musician and philanthropist Wendy Harawa describes herself.
From humble beginnings, school in Malawi and qualifications in Marketing and Computing, Wendy is a multi-disciplinary businesswoman spanning talent management, farming and trading on top of her charity work
In this interview, Wendy walks us through her journey, the successes, challenges and lessons therein and her mission to impact, touch and spark the light of possibilities in the masses.
It is an inspirational story of success and hardship, falling and rising and hustling with unwavering conviction in a mission that is greater than self.
Here’s to the rise and rise of the legend that is Wendy Harawa

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• I always wanted to be my own boss and look for opportunities in everything. When you combine your passion and profession you don’t ever feel like you are working
• As people, we are compensated and paid through the creation of value. If you are looking, you will see the opportunities to create value
• I work hard and look for opportunities in everything, you have to have principles and keep trying
• I’m on a mission to reach out to people so that they know it’s possible, we are meant to be something else, God has something in mind for each of us, we were meant to be great
• When you don’t know God and you are just living there is a difference in how you do things
• I wish for a better Malawi for the sake of our children and I want my legacy to be the change I have brought to the lives I have touched
• When you use your network for a cause you can reach many more people
• Sometimes you can’t see all the people who are being inspired by you, but they are out there and encouraged to move forward

BEST MOMENTS
‘Education is what’s helped me in the industry, to be a better artist and get to where I am now’
‘When you have faith and believe in yourself nothing is impossible’
‘Time doesn’t wait for us so we need to use it wisely’

RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
https://instagram.com/wendyharawa?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
https://www.facebook.com/WendyHarawa
https://youtube.com/@wendyharawa

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ABOUT THE GUEST
“What you see is what you get,” that’s how gospel musician and philanthropist Wendy Harawa describes herself.
From humble beginnings, school in Malawi and qualifications in Marketing and Computing, Wendy is a multi-disciplinary businesswoman spanning talent management, farming and trading on top of her charity work
Wendy became a household name in the early 2000s while in Zembani Band and, of course, with her collaboration with Lulu in Sindilichomcho, a single hit which became an anthem to music fanatics.
Through music, Wendy has won local and international awards, inspiring many artists with her talent and dedication.

CONTACT METHOD
https://instagram.com/wendyharawa?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
https://www.facebook.com/WendyHarawa
https://youtube.com/@wendyharawa

ABOUT THE HOST
Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange, and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS, and JPMorgan Chase
Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).
He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors, and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring
Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.
Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist, and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/
Twitter - @alex_sapala
https://twitter.com/alex_sapala
You Tube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ

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