The Property Doctor

Dr Andrew Threadgold

Entrepreneurship podcast where Andrew documents his journey from NHS doctor of 20+ years into a 'seat of the pants' entrepreneur. Initially this was through property (which enabled his exit from the profession) and more recent years through running his other trading businesses. Its a healthy mix of amazing contributors and their stories, advice, analysis and discussion with like minded individuals.

  1. 6d ago

    A Doctor's Honest Guide to Leaving Medicine and Building Real Wealth

    Former GP and surgeon Andrew Threadgold sits down to tell the full story of how he built a property and business portfolio that let him leave medicine on his own terms. From a council estate start and medical school in London, to a GMC investigation around 2011 that became the turning point, to years as a touring doctor looking after the crowds (and the odd rock star) at Donington, Madonna's Confessions tour and more, Andrew traces the path that took him out of the NHS and into business. In this conversation he covers: - The GMC investigation that made him rethink everything, and why it set him on a different road - His first property: a flat on Hercules Street, Darlington, bought for £42,000 with a loan from his father-in-law, refurbished himself to learn what a bag of plaster actually costs - The Redcar deal nobody else would touch, and how he bought it creatively - Why serviced accommodation is a hospitality business, not a property strategy, and how aiming to be 10% better than the next best built full occupancy - Buying Halo physiotherapy, and the hard lesson about changing the people in a business you acquire - The skill-will matrix he uses on every member of staff - Acquiring a security firm in Norwich and what really matters when you buy a business: EBITDA, contracted revenue and volume - The rescue deal that brought in around £1.5 million of property for roughly £16,000 in total acquisition costs - How social media changed his trajectory, and why putting yourself out there for free is a no-brainer - Building a portfolio now in triple digits, almost entirely through creative strategies rather than buying on the open market A candid, no-spin look at leaving a secure profession to build something of your own. Ready when you are 🫡 Thank you for listening, I'm Dr Andrew Threadgold and the host of The Property Doctor Podcast. You can find me on instagram: www.instagram.com/andrew_threadgold All other enquiries: andrew@cornerplotproperties.com

    1h 38m
  2. Feb 27

    Old Bendylegs Herself! - Dr Jo Watkins!

    In this episode of The Property Doctor Podcast, I sit down with Dr Jo Watkins for a candid conversation about medicine, leadership, risk, and life beyond the consulting room. Dr Jo shares her journey through the medical profession — the pressures, the pivots, and the personal evolution that comes with building a career in a system that demands resilience. We explore identity, responsibility, entrepreneurship, and what happens when high achievers decide to redefine success on their own terms. This isn’t a surface-level conversation. We talk about: The realities of working as a doctor in today’s NHSBurnout, boundaries, and professional responsibilityTransitioning skills from medicine into business and leadershipRisk tolerance and decision-making under pressureThe psychology of high performersBuilding a life that aligns with your valuesIf you’re a clinician, entrepreneur, property investor, or someone navigating change at a high level, this episode will resonate. Medicine shapes the way you think. Business tests the way you act. This conversation sits at the intersection of both. About The Property Doctor Podcast Hosted by Dr Andrew Threadgold, former NHS GP turned multi-business owner, The Property Doctor Podcast explores property, business, leadership, and the mindset required to build and scale in the real world. Expect honest conversations, practical insights, and lessons from people who have actually done the work. Connect with Dr Jo Watkins: www.jowatkins.com Connect with Andrew Threadgold: instagram.com/andrew_threadgold If you found this episode valuable, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone building something meaningful. Thank you for listening, I'm Dr Andrew Threadgold and the host of The Property Doctor Podcast. You can find me on instagram: www.instagram.com/andrew_threadgold All other enquiries: andrew@cornerplotproperties.com

    1h 10m

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Entrepreneurship podcast where Andrew documents his journey from NHS doctor of 20+ years into a 'seat of the pants' entrepreneur. Initially this was through property (which enabled his exit from the profession) and more recent years through running his other trading businesses. Its a healthy mix of amazing contributors and their stories, advice, analysis and discussion with like minded individuals.

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