Small is the New Big - Ft. Ian Ugarte - Life of a property developer, opportunities and advocacy Creating Australia

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“Small is the New Big”
On this episode, Jessica Reynolds interviews Ian Ugarte, a Property Developer, Educator, Entrepreneur and Advocate for Affordable Housing.
They discuss  Ian’s life experiences, property downsizing, and the people’s need for genuine connection.
 
Time Stamps
 
02:04               Introduction of Ian Ugarte.
 
4:32                 Ian’s experience feeling directionless and depressed to the point of being suicidal.
 
5:35                 Ian’s business purpose; bringing back genuine connection to the community.
 
6:27                 How Ian established himself in Property Investment.
 
9:44                 Ian on competing in the Skills Olympics which led him to teach plumbing.
 
12:41               Ian as Assistant Director of Business in TAFE Sydney Institute.
 
15:21               The realization of people’s need for genuine connection.
 
18:44               The property downsizing process which Ian calls “uplife”.
 
22:05               On changing the housing landscape and making property investments future proof.
 
25:52               Diversity and adaptability in housing.
 
28:12               Microapartment program for people to save money on accommodation.
 
29:29               Ian on his staff members working from home, and their increase in productivity during COVID-19.
 
31:34               Ian shares his favorite projects.
 
33:59               Ian’s final message.