Paul Lanfear Property & Investor Podcast

Paul Lanfear

Welcome to the Property & Investor Podcast. The podcast where we speak to some of the most interesting, inspiring and resilient people in property, investing and beyond. With your host Paul Lanfear.

  1. FEB 19

    Andrew Craig ... How to Own the World By The Time You're 30.

    This podcast episode is titled "Andrew Craig ... How to Own the World By The Time You're 30". It features host Paul Lanfear interviewing Andrew Craig, a personal finance expert, author of books like How to Own the World, and advocate for smart, long-term investing. In this in-depth conversation, Andrew Craig shares practical wisdom on building wealth, especially relevant for younger people aiming for financial independence by age 30 (or sooner). Drawing from lessons observed in 2025—including persistent inflation driven by currency debasement, the strong performance of precious metals like gold and silver, and ongoing wealth inequality—he emphasises the critical need for financial literacy in an era of economic challenges and technological progress. Craig argues that traditional education falls short on money matters, leading many to miss out on owning productive assets. He promotes owning pieces of global human progress through broad equity investments (e.g., global indices like FTSE All-World), while hedging against risks with gold. The discussion covers critiques of government policies, the Cantillon effect (how money printing benefits those closest to the source first), geopolitical shifts impacting currencies, commodity opportunities (uranium, copper), warnings about overvalued markets and passive investing bubbles, the decline of the UK stock market/IPOs, angel investing, and optimism about AI, biotech, robotics, and future advancements improving lives despite short-term pessimism. Craig also offers advice for young people in an AI world: develop agency, read long-form content, learn business valuation, focus on equities over trading, build a following (e.g., "1,000 true fans"), prioritise mental/physical health through exercise, diet, community, and sunlight, and approach writing/creating with structure. Overall, it's an optimistic yet realistic guide to navigating inflation, investing wisely, and achieving a happier, healthier, wealthier future through ownership of real assets and progress. Plain English Finance was founded in 2011 by top-selling finance author, Andrew Craig. Their company mission is "…to improve the financial affairs of as many people as possible..." To find out more, please do visit their channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlainEnglishFinance Chapters 0:00 – 5:00 Intro & background on Andrew Craig's work, books, and recent insights from 2025 (inflation realities, currency debasement, precious metals outperformance). 5:00 – 20:00 Financial illiteracy in society, wealth inequality, property affordability for youth, and the Cantillon effect. 20:00 – 40:00 Investing basics: owning global equities for human progress, hedging with gold/silver, warnings on U.S. equity overvaluation and passive flows. 40:00 – 1:00:00 Geopolitical risks, dollar system shifts, commodity plays (uranium, copper, silver demand), and UK economic policy failures (e.g., IPO market decline costing trillions). 1:00:00 – 1:20:00 Entrepreneurship and angel investing in the UK, supporting startups, post-COVID business challenges (e.g., restaurant closures). 1:20:00 – 1:35:00 Advice for young people in the AI era: agency, reading, learning valuation/business planning, building "1,000 true fans," avoiding trading pitfalls. 1:35:00 – 1:50:00 Mental health, happiness factors (exercise, diet, community, sunlight), optimism on global tech/biotech/robotics future vs. UK pessimism. 1:50:00 – End Craig's writing process, final thoughts on long-term investing, and closing. This episode is a motivational and educational listen for anyone interested in personal finance, investing strategy, and thriving amid economic uncertainty. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To discuss property, investing, resilience and much more … please join me at the next Property & Investor Breakfast:  https://www.paullanfear.com/property-investor-breakfast    Please subscribe/follow, give it a 5 star rating and review the podcast if you can. It really helps people find the podcast. And of course share it with a friend. With thanks to the Exclusive Sponsor of the Property & Investor Breakfast: https://way-more.co.uk/ Please connect with me on social media: Facebook, Insta, Twitter and Linked In. https://www.paullanfear.com/ https://www.facebook.com/paul.lanfear.3  https://www.instagram.com/paul_lanfear/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullanfear/  https://twitter.com/Paul_Lanfear  #compassionateentrepreneur #propertyinvestorbreakfast #essentialism #Propertyinvestor #propertyentrepreneur #allweatherportfolio #investor #lifestyleentrepreneur #coliving #property #propertyinvesting #essentialism #Propertyinvestor #propertyentrepreneur #allweatherportfolio #investor #lifestyleentrepreneur #coliving #property #propertyinvesting #lifebydesign

    1h 54m
  2. JAN 22

    Inner Circle ALL STARS Neil Dawkin ...Unleashed!

    Inner Circle ALL STARS Neil Dawkin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/neildawkin/ neil.d@propertyelevate.co.uk  https://www.instagram.com/neildawkin_property/     And please join me for the First Property & Investor Breakfast ... Discovery Day: Direction of Travel, Road Map & 2026 Predictions.🔥 After this FREE 2 hour online workshop you'll leave with: ✅ 2025 in perspective (including lessons learnt). ✅ A clear direction of travel for 2026. ✅ A road map to follow so you can focus on the most important task. ✅ Meaningful unique missions linked to your purpose and values.   You are guaranteed to leave with a simple focused plan for 2026. 🚀🚀🚀 And there will be an opportunity to book a FREE Strategy Call. Please use one the link to book on. 7.30 am Friday 16 January 2026: https://www.meetup.com/leeds-property-breakfast/events/312662357/ Amongst other things we'll talk about creating a £100k+ lifestyle business for those who want to create financial freedom to build a life of purpose, connection and fulfilment. ✅ Vision, Values and Mission… One page business plan … the missions. ✅ Fundamentals of Financial Freedom … Financial Independence Retire Early. 🔥 ✅ Finding Flow … Effective stress free productivity. ✅ Profile, Promotions and Privacy. ✅ Attracting Angels … attract everything you need. ✅ Thriving Tribe … Build your own high performance team.   Discovery Day testimonials: ' 'I've attended Paul's discovery day previously and found it very useful so didn't hesitate at re-attending in order to reset and re-align my goals for the coming year. The day was packed with information and useful thought processes to help us become more creative when making our plan, there were several 'aha' moments where I'd forgotten things from the previous discovery day which was a good reminder that doing this process regularly is so important. Without Paul's continuous push for creating a path and direction of travel, I fear I'd just plod through the year without any real plan. Huge thank you Paul for creating this framework and for delivering in such an engaging way.'' Ross 'Great event Paul really enjoyed the time out to focus.'' Jon ''Fun and informative meet-up... great start to the new year! Thank you very much Paul!' See you on the next one!' Andrew Recent testimonial: "The Property and Investor breakfast was a great introduction to a lovely and committed group of people who have a powerful skill set to share. Paul chairs a two hour breakfast for Property Investors where their experiences of the property market was shared and problems solved. People were passionate and knowledgeable and I was entertained and informed. When it was my turn to ask a question, the group gave excellent advice and directed me to people and services that could solve my problems. Thanks Paul! Brilliant idea!" The events support an amazing charity:  https://flourishingfamiliesleeds.com/ See you there. Paul https://www.paullanfear.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To discuss property, investing, resilience and much more … please join me at the next Property & Investor Breakfast: https://www.meetup.com/Leeds-Property-Breakfast  Please subscribe/follow, give it a 5 star rating and review the podcast if you can. It really helps people find the podcast. And of course share it with a friend. With thanks to the Exclusive Sponsor of the Property & Investor Breakfast: https://way-more.co.uk/ Please connect with me on social media: Facebook, Insta, Twitter and Linked In. https://www.paullanfear.com/ https://www.facebook.com/paul.lanfear.3  https://www.instagram.com/paul_lanfear/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullanfear/  https://twitter.com/Paul_Lanfear  #compassionateentrepreneur #propertyinvestorbreakfast #essentialism #Propertyinvestor #propertyentrepreneur #allweatherportfolio #investor #lifestyleentrepreneur #coliving #property #propertyinvesting #essentialism #Propertyinvestor #propertyentrepreneur #allweatherportfolio #investor #lifestyleentrepreneur #coliving #property #propertyinvesting #lifebydesign

    21 min
  3. JAN 7

    Adam Lawrence ... Macro View 2026

    Adam Lawrence ... Marco View 2026 Please follow Adam at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamglawrence/ And please join us at the next in person Property & Investor Breakfast at the stunning Oulton Hall. ❌ No PowerPoint ❌ No sales pitch from me ❌ No fairy tales of instant riches Here is what you get: ✅ Meet some of the nicest people in property. ✅ Share a property challenge or opportunity. ✅ Sense check an idea or strategy. ✅ Promote your business. ✅ Learn what others are working on. Be connected to the resources you need to move forwards.🚀🚀🚀 And because it is IN PERSON at Oulton Hall it includes a Grade A+ breakfast. Please do book on: https://www.meetup.com/leeds-property-breakfast/events/311563605/ If you don't love it, I'll refund your ticket the same day and you can keep the breakfast. Recent testimonial: "The Property and Investor breakfast was a great introduction to a lovely and committed group of people who have a powerful skill set to share. Paul chairs a two hour breakfast for Property Investors where their experiences of the property market was shared and problems solved. People were passionate and knowledgeable and I was entertained and informed. When it was my turn to ask a question, the group gave excellent advice and directed me to people and services that could solve my problems. Thanks Paul! Brilliant idea!" See you there. Paul https://www.paullanfear.com   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To discuss property, investing, resilience and much more … please join me at the next Property & Investor Breakfast: https://www.meetup.com/Leeds-Property-Breakfast  Please subscribe/follow, give it a 5 star rating and review the podcast if you can. It really helps people find the podcast. And of course share it with a friend. With thanks to the Exclusive Sponsor of the Property & Investor Breakfast: https://way-more.co.uk/ Please connect with me on social media: Facebook, Insta, Twitter and Linked In. https://www.paullanfear.com/ https://www.facebook.com/paul.lanfear.3  https://www.instagram.com/paul_lanfear/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullanfear/  https://twitter.com/Paul_Lanfear  #compassionateentrepreneur #propertyinvestorbreakfast #essentialism #Propertyinvestor #propertyentrepreneur #allweatherportfolio #investor #lifestyleentrepreneur #coliving #property #propertyinvesting #essentialism #Propertyinvestor #propertyentrepreneur #allweatherportfolio #investor #lifestyleentrepreneur #coliving #property #propertyinvesting #lifebydesign

    1h 9m
  4. JAN 6

    Inner Circle ALL STARS Kate Whitwam … Life by Design!

    Inner Circle ALL STARS Kate Whitwam … Life by Design! https://www.linkedin.com/in/katewhitwam/ https://www.facebook.com/kate.whitwam.14 Please join me for the First Breakfast Discovery Day: Direction of Travel, Road Map & 2026 Predictions.🔥 After this 2 hour webinar you'll leave with: ✅ 2025 in perspective (including lessons learnt). ✅ A clear direction of travel for 2026. ✅ A road map to follow so you can focus on the most important task.  ✅ Meaningful unique missions linked to your purpose and values.  You are guaranteed to leave with a simple focused plan for 2026. 🚀🚀🚀 And there will be an opportunity to book a FREE Strategy Call. Please use the link to book on. https://www.meetup.com/leeds-property-breakfast/events/311563566/ Amongst other things we'll talk about creating a £100k+ lifestyle business for those who want to create financial freedom to build a life of purpose, connection and fulfilment. ✅ Vision, Values and Mission… One page business plan … the missions. ✅ Fundamentals of Financial Freedom … Financial Independence Retire Early. 🔥 ✅ Finding Flow … Effective stress free productivity. ✅ Profile, Promotions and Privacy. ✅ Attracting Angels … attract everything you need. ✅ Thriving Tribe … Build your own high performance team. Discovery Day testimonials: 'I've attended Paul's discovery day previously and found it very useful so didn't hesitate at re-attending in order to reset and re-align my goals for the coming year. The day was packed with information and useful thought processes to help us become more creative when making our plan, there were several 'aha' moments where I'd forgotten things from the previous discovery day which was a good reminder that doing this process regularly is so important. Without Paul's continuous push for creating a path and direction of travel, I fear I'd just plod through the year without any real plan. Huge thank you Paul for creating this framework and for delivering in such an engaging way.'' Ross ''Great event Paul really enjoyed the time out to focus.'' Jon ''Fun and informative meet-up... great start to the new year! Thank you very much Paul! See you on the next one!'' Andrew Recent testimonial: "The Property and Investor breakfast was a great introduction to a lovely and committed group of people who have a powerful skill set to share. Paul chairs a two hour breakfast for Property Investors where their experiences of the property market was shared and problems solved. People were passionate and knowledgeable and I was entertained and informed. When it was my turn to ask a question, the group gave excellent advice and directed me to people and services that could solve my problems. Thanks Paul! Brilliant idea!" 100% of the proceeds to charity:  https://flourishingfamiliesleeds.com/ See you there.  Paul https://www.paullanfear.com

    11 min
  5. JAN 5

    Inner Circle ALL STARS Nyama Johnson ... Clarity!

    Inner Circle ALL STARS Nyama Johnson ... Clarity! https://thekeyachievers.club/ Please join me for the First Breakfast Discovery Day: Direction of Travel, Road Map & 2026 Predictions.🔥 After this 2 hour webinar you'll leave with: ✅ 2025 in perspective (including lessons learnt). ✅ A clear direction of travel for 2026. ✅ A road map to follow so you can focus on the most important task.  ✅ Meaningful unique missions linked to your purpose and values.  You are guaranteed to leave with a simple focused plan for 2026. 🚀🚀🚀 And there will be an opportunity to book a FREE Strategy Call. Please use the link to book on. https://www.meetup.com/leeds-property-breakfast/events/311563566/ Amongst other things we'll talk about creating a £100k+ lifestyle business for those who want to create financial freedom to build a life of purpose, connection and fulfilment. ✅ Vision, Values and Mission… One page business plan … the missions. ✅ Fundamentals of Financial Freedom … Financial Independence Retire Early. 🔥 ✅ Finding Flow … Effective stress free productivity. ✅ Profile, Promotions and Privacy. ✅ Attracting Angels … attract everything you need. ✅ Thriving Tribe … Build your own high performance team. Discovery Day testimonials: 'I've attended Paul's discovery day previously and found it very useful so didn't hesitate at re-attending in order to reset and re-align my goals for the coming year. The day was packed with information and useful thought processes to help us become more creative when making our plan, there were several 'aha' moments where I'd forgotten things from the previous discovery day which was a good reminder that doing this process regularly is so important. Without Paul's continuous push for creating a path and direction of travel, I fear I'd just plod through the year without any real plan. Huge thank you Paul for creating this framework and for delivering in such an engaging way.'' Ross ''Great event Paul really enjoyed the time out to focus.'' Jon ''Fun and informative meet-up... great start to the new year! Thank you very much Paul! See you on the next one!'' Andrew Recent testimonial: "The Property and Investor breakfast was a great introduction to a lovely and committed group of people who have a powerful skill set to share. Paul chairs a two hour breakfast for Property Investors where their experiences of the property market was shared and problems solved. People were passionate and knowledgeable and I was entertained and informed. When it was my turn to ask a question, the group gave excellent advice and directed me to people and services that could solve my problems. Thanks Paul! Brilliant idea!" 100% of the proceeds to charity:  https://flourishingfamiliesleeds.com/ See you there.  Paul https://www.paullanfear.com

    10 min
  6. JAN 3

    Inner Circle ALL STARS Vicky Howden ... Dive In!

    Inner Circle ALL STARS Vicky Howden info@vdhproperty.co.uk Please join me for the First Breakfast Discovery Day: Direction of Travel, Road Map & 2026 Predictions.🔥 After this 2 hour webinar you'll leave with: ✅ 2025 in perspective (including lessons learnt). ✅ A clear direction of travel for 2026. ✅ A road map to follow so you can focus on the most important task.  ✅ Meaningful unique missions linked to your purpose and values.  You are guaranteed to leave with a simple focused plan for 2026. 🚀🚀🚀 And there will be an opportunity to book a FREE Strategy Call. Please use the link to book on. https://www.meetup.com/leeds-property-breakfast/events/311563566/ Amongst other things we'll talk about creating a £100k+ lifestyle business for those who want to create financial freedom to build a life of purpose, connection and fulfilment. ✅ Vision, Values and Mission… One page business plan … the missions. ✅ Fundamentals of Financial Freedom … Financial Independence Retire Early. 🔥 ✅ Finding Flow … Effective stress free productivity. ✅ Profile, Promotions and Privacy. ✅ Attracting Angels … attract everything you need. ✅ Thriving Tribe … Build your own high performance team. Discovery Day testimonials: 'I've attended Paul's discovery day previously and found it very useful so didn't hesitate at re-attending in order to reset and re-align my goals for the coming year. The day was packed with information and useful thought processes to help us become more creative when making our plan, there were several 'aha' moments where I'd forgotten things from the previous discovery day which was a good reminder that doing this process regularly is so important. Without Paul's continuous push for creating a path and direction of travel, I fear I'd just plod through the year without any real plan. Huge thank you Paul for creating this framework and for delivering in such an engaging way.'' Ross ''Great event Paul really enjoyed the time out to focus.'' Jon ''Fun and informative meet-up... great start to the new year! Thank you very much Paul! See you on the next one!'' Andrew Recent testimonial: "The Property and Investor breakfast was a great introduction to a lovely and committed group of people who have a powerful skill set to share. Paul chairs a two hour breakfast for Property Investors where their experiences of the property market was shared and problems solved. People were passionate and knowledgeable and I was entertained and informed. When it was my turn to ask a question, the group gave excellent advice and directed me to people and services that could solve my problems. Thanks Paul! Brilliant idea!" 100% of the proceeds to charity:  https://flourishingfamiliesleeds.com/ See you there.  Paul https://www.paullanfear.com

    15 min
  7. 12/30/2025

    Life Lessons in 2025 ... Surfing the Right Wave in 2026

    Huge thanks to Tom from the Cuppa Podcast. This is an extended clip from his podcast "Surfing the Right Wave in 2026" with me. For the original video check out:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPyZxmLl_t3C_y6IIZTJrzQ Please join me for the First Breakfast Property & Investor Breakfast of 2026 ... the Discovery Day: Direction of Travel, Road Map & 2026 Predictions.🔥 After this 2 hour webinar you'll leave with: ✅ 2025 in perspective (including lessons learnt). ✅ A clear direction of travel for 2026. ✅ A road map to follow so you can focus on the most important task. ✅ Meaningful unique missions linked to your purpose and values. You are guaranteed to leave with a simple focused plan for 2026. 🚀🚀🚀 And there will be an opportunity to book a FREE Strategy Call. Please use the link to book on. https://www.meetup.com/leeds-property-breakfast/events/311563566/ Amongst other things we'll talk about creating a £100k+ lifestyle business for those who want to create financial freedom to build a life of purpose, connection and fulfilment. ✅ Vision, Values and Mission… One page business plan … the missions. ✅ Fundamentals of Financial Freedom … Financial Independence Retire Early. 🔥 ✅ Finding Flow … Effective stress free productivity. ✅ Profile, Promotions and Privacy. ✅ Attracting Angels … attract everything you need. ✅ Thriving Tribe … Build your own high performance team. Discovery Day testimonials: ''I've attended Paul's discovery day previously and found it very useful so didn't hesitate at re-attending in order to reset and re-align my goals for the coming year. The day was packed with information and useful thought processes to help us become more creative when making our plan, there were several 'aha' moments where I'd forgotten things from the previous discovery day which was a good reminder that doing this process regularly is so important. Without Paul's continuous push for creating a path and direction of travel, I fear I'd just plod through the year without any real plan. Huge thank you Paul for creating this framework and for delivering in such an engaging way.'' Ross ''Great event Paul really enjoyed the time out to focus.'' Jon ''Fun and informative meet-up... great start to the new year! Thank you very much Paul!'' Andrew See you on the next one! Recent testimonial: "The Property and Investor breakfast was a great introduction to a lovely and committed group of people who have a powerful skill set to share. Paul chairs a two hour breakfast for Property Investors where their experiences of the property market was shared and problems solved. People were passionate and knowledgeable and I was entertained and informed. When it was my turn to ask a question, the group gave excellent advice and directed me to people and services that could solve my problems. Thanks Paul! Brilliant idea!" 100% of the proceeds to charity: https://flourishingfamiliesleeds.com/ See you there. Paul  https://www.paullanfear.com  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To discuss property, investing, resilience and much more … please join me at the next Property & Investor Breakfast: https://www.meetup.com/Leeds-Property-Breakfast  Please subscribe/follow, give it a 5 star rating and review the podcast if you can. It really helps people find the podcast. And of course share it with a friend. With thanks to the Exclusive Sponsor of the Property & Investor Breakfast: https://way-more.co.uk/  Please connect with me on social media: Facebook, Insta, Twitter and Linked In.  https://www.paullanfear.com/  https://www.facebook.com/paul.lanfear.3  https://www.instagram.com/paul_lanfear/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullanfear/  https://twitter.com/Paul_Lanfear  #compassionateentrepreneur #propertyinvestorbreakfast #essentialism #Propertyinvestor #propertyentrepreneur #allweatherportfolio #investor #lifestyleentrepreneur #coliving #property #propertyinvesting #essentialism #Propertyinvestor #propertyentrepreneur #allweatherportfolio #investor #lifestyleentrepreneur #coliving #property #propertyinvesting #lifebydesign

    21 min
  8. 12/10/2025

    Joe Taylor ... People Don't Care About Your Logo.

    A warm welcome to the Property & Investor Podcast with your host Paul Lanfear. Joe Taylor - Owner of eGrowth Media | Helping Angel Investors Diversify Through UK Property Investment | Social Media Marketing Expert Joe helps small business owners and property investors grow their sales through social media. Their sole focus is to improve client's digital presence through strategic Facebook and Instagram advertising. LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/egrowthmedialtd/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-taylor-entrepreneur/  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000137689773  BOOK: Rich Dad Poor Dad By Robert Kiyosaki _________________________________________________________________________ Virtual Property & Investor Breakfast 2 hour WEBINAR (Zoom) - Online only via Zoom Please join me for the First Breakfast Discovery Day: Direction of Travel, Road Map & 2026 Predictions.🔥 After this 2 hour webinar you'll leave with: ✅ 2025 in perspective (including lessons learnt). ✅ A clear direction of travel for 2026. ✅ A road map to follow so you can focus on the most important task. ✅ Meaningful unique missions linked to your purpose and values. 100% of the proceeds to charity:  https://flourishingfamiliesleeds.com/  You are guaranteed to leave with a simple focused plan for 2026. 🚀🚀🚀 Please use the link to book on: https://www.meetup.com/leeds-property-breakfast/events/311563566/ Discovery Day testimonial: ''Without Paul's continuous push for creating a path and direction of travel, I fear I'd just plod through the year without any real plan. Huge thank you Paul for creating this framework and for delivering in such an engaging way.'' Ross See you there. 🫡 Paul -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To discuss property, investing, resilience and much more … please join me at the next Property & Investor Breakfast:  https://www.meetup.com/Leeds-Property-Breakfast Please subscribe/follow, give it a 5 star rating and review the podcast if you can. It really helps people find the podcast. And of course share it with a friend. With thanks to the Exclusive Sponsor of the Property & Investor Breakfast: https://way-more.co.uk/ Please connect with me on social media: Facebook, Insta, Twitter and Linked In. https://www.facebook.com/paul.lanfear.3  https://www.instagram.com/paul_lanfear/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullanfear/  https://twitter.com/Paul_Lanfear #compassionateentrepreneur #propertyinvestorbreakfast #essentialism #Propertyinvestor #propertyentrepreneur #allweatherportfolio #investor #lifestyleentrepreneur #coliving #property #propertyinvesting #essentialism #Propertyinvestor #propertyentrepreneur #allweatherportfolio #investor #lifestyleentrepreneur #coliving #property #propertyinvesting #lifebydesign

    48 min

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Welcome to the Property & Investor Podcast. The podcast where we speak to some of the most interesting, inspiring and resilient people in property, investing and beyond. With your host Paul Lanfear.

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