The Strategiq Chess Podcast - Profit, Property And Prosperity

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Join hosts Ryan and Lisa as they share their real-life experiences and strategies from their business journey, aimed at helping you to thrive in your business and optimise your wealth, both personally and professionally. Expect honest, raw, and insightful content from their journey in business and life. They'll share strategies they've personally implemented or advised their clients to follow, leading you on a clear path to success and wealth improvement.

  1. Oct 9

    He Charged $25 an Hour. Now He’s Young Master Builder of the Year

    Join The Builder to Developer Program: https://buildertodeveloper.com/ At 24, Tom was charging $25 an hour and selling materials at cost. Ten years later he's a Young Master Builder of the Year, runs a team that doesn't need him on the tools, and builds his own developments. What changed wasn't the work. It was the numbers. Tom White of T White Building was Ryan’s very first Strategiq client. Ryan & Lisa sat down with Tom to go through the decade between those two points. They cover the first budget Tom didn't understand, the difference between markup and margin, how he handled a client who sent lawyers to Tom before signing a contract, building a team out of mates, and the cash-funded house at Long Jetty that taught him what happens when you chase a lower tax bill. In this episode: Why a revenue-only model feels like winning until one bad job wipes you outMarkup vs margin, and why "slap 10% on and hope" doesn't workHow to hold your price, and what happens when you push back.Strengths-based leadership, hard conversations, and getting yourself off the toolsHow profit, not tax minimisation, unlocks home warranty insurance and development financeTreating your own developments exactly like a client job, variations and margin includedChapters 00:00 Cold open 00:52 Tom: Strategiq's first client, ten years on 03:16 Starting out with no vision 04:28 The turning point: a first budget and P&L 07:53 Markup vs margin: $25 an hour, no markup 09:24 Revenue model vs profit model 10:48 The big blows that built the belief 12:14 Lessons from ten years of knowing your numbers 13:05 Tools: Buildxact, Wunderbuild and Xero 15:21 Holding your price and building self-worth 17:00 The Mr Meticulous story 18:30 Leadership: building a team out of mates 21:16 How to have hard conversations 24:28 Attracting and keeping the right people 26:11 Getting off the tools: clear role descriptions 29:19 Profit, tax, home warranty insurance and finance 34:36 The Long Jetty house: why paying cash backfired 37:22 Client work vs your own developments 39:48 How Tom runs a feasibility 42:10 Advice to junior Tom Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategiqadvisoryWebsite: https://strategiqba.com.au/Join The Builder to Developer Program: https://buildertodeveloper.com/ Listen or watch here: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0K3na6MgfUw00IqTonXADF?si=3866f9b3b80f4d86 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strategiq-chess-podcast-profit-property-and-prosperity/id1836836524 🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5j7Ri-KfiOGCSDpVNbiWcFK8DfYtvnD If you're a builder-developer who's busy but not sure where the money is going, subscribe for more conversations on profit, structure and development strategy.

  2. Sep 14

    The 5 Myths Stopping Builders & Investors From Profitable Developments

    The Builder to Developer Program: https://buildertodeveloper.com/ Ninety-five percent of developments genuinely don't stack right now. Ryan and Lisa explain why that's a modelling problem, not a market problem, and what the other 5% are doing differently. "It's a bad time to buy."  "Building prices are too high."  "Nothing stacks."  Ryan and Lisa hear it at client meetings, at barbecues and all over social media, and they half agree: most deals crossing their desk genuinely don't stack. What they don't accept is the conclusion. In this episode they break down the five limiting beliefs holding builder-developers back, and the system they've built and run themselves to answer each one, with real numbers from our own projects, and our clients.  00:00 Intro 01:43  "It's a bad time to buy": the beliefs in the market right now 03:35  The Builder to Developer Course explained 06:40  MYTH 1: Nothing stacks right now 11:54  MYTH 2: You can't make more than 3-5% as a builder 16:41  MYTH 3: Funding is too hard and you need capital upfront 21:04  MYTH 4: Any accountant, broker or buyer's agent will do 24:11  MYTH 5: It's too risky to buy in this market 28:50  The client who ran the full builder to developer model, and the result Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategiqadvisory Website: https://https://strategiqba.com.au/ Listen or watch here: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0K3na6MgfUw00IqTonXADF?si=3866f9b3b80f4d86 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strategiq-chess-podcast-profit-property-and-prosperity/id1836836524 🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5j7Ri-KfiOGCSDpVNbiWcFK8DfYtvnD

  3. Jun 17

    How Simon Loo Built 14 Properties Before 30

    Ready to scale your wealth through property? Learn how here:https://strategiqchess.com/  What separates successful property investors from everyone else? In this episode of Strategiq Chess, Ryan and Lisa sit down with Simon Loo to unpack the mindset, decisions, and strategies that helped him go from failing high school twice to building a 14-property portfolio before the age of 30. Rather than focusing on property tactics alone, this conversation explores how Simon thinks. From overcoming self-doubt and navigating a career he hated, to spotting opportunities others ignored and building wealth through strategic leverage, Simon shares the mental models that shaped his journey. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or unsure where to start, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on what it really takes to create financial freedom. In this episode: • Why Simon believes clarity is more powerful than motivation • The turning point that made property investing his vehicle for freedom • How he used equity, leverage and strategic buying to grow rapidly • Why he ignored popular advice and focused on overlooked markets • The sales skills that became his biggest investing advantage • How to identify opportunity before the data catches up • The mindset shift that transformed his future This episode is a reminder that wealth creation isn't about being the smartest person in the room. It's about having a clear goal, a repeatable strategy, and the discipline to keep making the next move. For more business, property and wealth-building strategies, visit strategiqadvisory.com.au and connect with the Strategiq team. Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategiqadvisory Website: https://strategiqchess.com/  Listen or watch here: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0K3na6MgfUw00IqTonXADF?si=3866f9b3b80f4d86 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strategiq-chess-podcast-profit-property-and-prosperity/id1836836524 🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5j7Ri-KfiOGCSDpVNbiWcFK8DfYtvnD -----------------Chapters 01:12 - The Making of Simon Loo 02:36 - Failing Forward 06:04 - Searching for an Exit Strategy 06:51 - Questioning Conventional Wisdom 09:12 - The First Move Into Property 10:35 - Why Sales Was His Greatest Advantage 18:40 - Seeing Opportunity Others Missed 25:53 - When the Strategy Became Clear 29:14 - Finding Value Before the Market Does 35:43 - Turning a Side Hustle Into a Business 40:17 - The Fundamentals That Drive Long-Term Wealth 49:13 - The Next Move for Property Investors Keywords Simon Loo property investing Australia property investment strategy financial freedom through property Australian property market buyers agent Australia property portfolio growth leverage strategy equity investing property investment property investing for beginners wealth creation Australia property investor mindset passive income property buying undervalued property

  4. May 1

    2026 Tax Strategy For Profit Growth & Wealth Building

    Most business owners don't find out what they owe in tax until it's too late to do anything about it. By then, the opportunities are gone and the bill is already on its way. In this episode, Ryan and Lisa break down what a real tax strategy looks like, why most people are only getting half the advice they need, and what you can still do right now before June 30 to get ahead. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why finding out your tax bill in May or June is already too late • The difference between minimising tax and actually building wealth through your tax strategy • The business structures that work together to keep more money working for you • What to action before June 30 to get ahead • How your tax position affects your ability to borrow and buy property• Why protecting what you build needs to be part of the strategy from day one • The simple formula that increases what your business is worth while reducing what you pay in tax If this episode gives you a clearer picture of where you stand before June 30, share it with a business owner who needs to hear it and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategiqadvisory Website: https://strategiqchess.com/ Listen or watch here: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0K3na6MgfUw00IqTonXADF?si=3866f9b3b80f4d86 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strategiq-chess-podcast-profit-property-and-prosperity/id1836836524 🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5j7Ri-KfiOGCSDpVNbiWcFK8DfYtvnD ----------------- Chapters 1:14 - Tax Planning vs Tax Strategy: What Is the Real Difference 4:23 - The Real Cost of Skipping Tax Planning Before June 30 6:15 - Why Timing Is Everything: The April Window Explained 9:05 - The Benefits of Acting on Tax Strategy Right Now 17:27 - Why Bad Structuring Advice Costs Business Owners More 18:23 - Business Structures Explained: Companies, Trusts and SMSFs 21:14 - Why Putting Everything Into Super Is Not a Strategy 22:43 - Real Client Case Study: From $700K Profit to $10M Portfolio 28:49 - Tax Strategies to Deploy Before June 30 32:27 - Investing in People and Systems as a Tax Strategy 38:00 - Risk Protection and Why It Sits Inside Your Tax Strategy 43:54 - How Tax Strategy and Wealth Creation Must Work Together Keywords tax planning Australia tax strategy for business owners EOFY tax tips how to reduce tax in Australia tax minimisation vs tax strategy trust structure Australia bucket company tax SMSF property investment negative gearing strategy business tax planning before June 30 integrated tax strategy wealth creation through tax property portfolio tax strategy family trust tax benefits income protection tax deduction business structure advice Australia tax effective investing leverage and tax strategy proactive tax planning accountant advisory Australia

  5. Apr 15

    Why Speed Is the Real Competitive Advantage in Business

    What separates the people who build real wealth, real results, and real momentum from those who stay stuck in the daily grind? It's not talent, it's not hours. It's the ability to execute with speed and intention. In this episode, Lisa and Ryan share the exact framework to execute like a champion, make faster decisions, and build real wealth without burning out.  They break down the three-part system covering: Productivity, Planning, and Execution, including the MITs method, the Eisenhower Matrix, and the capture-and-clarify model from David Allen's Getting Things Done. In this episode, you’ll learn:  Busy vs. productive: How to tell which one you actually are The MITs method: three outcome-driving tasks every single day The Eisenhower Matrix and which quadrant really builds wealth  Why your calendar is a financial document of your future profits The capture-and-clarify system that reduces mental load and puts you back in control Why reactive people never get ahead How mastering your time ripples into your team, relationships, and property portfolio If this episode gives you a new way to look at your time, share it with someone who needs to hear it and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategiqadvisory Website: https://https://strategiqba.com.au/ Listen or watch here: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0K3na6MgfUw00IqTonXADF?si=3866f9b3b80f4d86 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strategiq-chess-podcast-profit-property-and-prosperity/id1836836524 🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5j7Ri-KfiOGCSDpVNbiWcFK8DfYtvnD Chapters 01:21 - Introduction: Optimizing Time and Executing Like a Champion 06:09 - Where Lisa's Obsession With Speed Came From 08:33 - Mastering Time: The Equaliser Nobody Talks About 09:32 - Busy vs Productive: The Difference That Changes Everything 11:05 - The MITs Framework: Your 3 Most Important Tasks Each Day 12:00 - The Eisenhower Matrix: How to Prioritise What Actually Moves the Needle 15:44 - Why You Need to Schedule Deep Work Not Just Meetings 16:40 - Your Calendar Is a Financial Document 19:17 - Why the People Who Need This Most Resist It the Hardest 24:01 - How Speed and Productivity Affects Your Team, Partners and Home Life 28:17 - Getting Things Done by David Allen: Capture and Clarify Explained 34:10 - Final Thoughts: Don't Underestimate Time Keywords time management for business owners productivity strategies for entrepreneurs how to execute faster in business Eisenhower Matrix explained getting things done David Allen deep work planning MITs most important tasks busy vs productive how to prioritize tasks time blocking for entrepreneurs productivity system for leaders how to build wealth faster overcome overwhelm in business business execution strategy speed and momentum in business

  6. Mar 23

    The Leverage of Language - and What Limits It

    Negative thinking can silently cost you profits and property success. Here's how to flip your mindset and lead with clarity. In this episode of Strategiq Chess, Ryan and Lisa unpack how limiting beliefs can hold business owners back from achieving their full potential. From the impact of self-talk to transforming a realist mindset into an idealist approach, this conversation explores practical steps for shifting your thinking, influencing others, and unlocking financial freedom through profits and property. Perfect for Australian business owners looking to lead with clarity and purpose. These Are Practical Strategies You Can Start Today: ➡️ Audit Your Self-Talk: Identify negative narratives and replace them with empowering language. ➡️ Lead Yourself First: Develop self-leadership before trying to influence staff or clients. ➡️ Simplify Steps to Goals: Break big objectives into simple, achievable actions. ➡️ Surround Yourself with Mentors: Seek guidance from those who model success and positive outcomes. ------------- Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategiqadvisory Website: https://https://strategiqba.com.au/ Listen or watch here: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0K3na6MgfUw00IqTonXADF?si=3866f9b3b80f4d86 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strategiq-chess-podcast-profit-property-and-prosperity/id1836836524 🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5j7Ri-KfiOGCSDpVNbiWcFK8DfYtvnD ----------- Chapters 02:00 – Why leading with language starts with self-belief 05:00 – Realist vs. idealist mindset: the big limiting belief trap 10:25 – Turning knowledge into action: mindset as a “muscle” 15:25 – How saying “no” empowers both you and your clients 24:18 – The bridge model: guiding clients from pain to outcome 27:13 – Simplify steps to Everest: clear, actionable strategies Keywords Limiting beliefs Mindset shift Business leadership Self-leadership Profits and property Australian business owners Financial freedom Personal development Law of attraction

  7. Feb 5

    The Difference Between Owning Property and Building Real Wealth

    Most business owners don’t run out of opportunity, they run out of clarity around finance, and it quietly costs them multiple properties. In this episode of Strategiq Chess, Ryan and Lisa sits down with strategic broker Hung Chuy to unpack why so many investors leave hundreds of thousands, sometimes millions, on the table, simply because they misunderstand how finance actually works. This isn’t about chasing low interest rates. It’s about understanding ROI first, structuring finance properly, and knowing when borrowing rules are flexible, not fixed. Hung breaks down real examples where the difference between conservative lending and strategic structuring meant zero properties versus ten, and explains why experienced investors view property portfolios like businesses, not emotional purchases. If you’re a business owner who feels “stuck” by finance, this conversation will reframe how you think about borrowing power, risk, and long-term wealth creation. Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategiqadvisory Website: https://https://strategiqba.com.au/ Follow Hung here: https://www.strategicbroker.com.au https://www.instagram.com/strategicbrokers/ Listen or watch here: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0K3na6MgfUw00IqTonXADF?si=3866f9b3b80f4d86 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strategiq-chess-podcast-profit-property-and-prosperity/id1836836524 🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5j7Ri-KfiOGCSDpVNbiWcFK8DfYtvnD

  8. 12/22/2025

    From Builder to Developer: The Shift No One Talks About

    What if the biggest thing holding you back from property development, wealth, scale, and freedom isn’t money, but identity? In this episode, Ryan & Lisa sat down with James Watkin, founder of Jakin Luxury Living, to unpack his 20-year journey from elite residential builder to full-scale property developer. James shares the raw truth about why most builders stay stuck trading time for money, how success can quietly become a trap, and why becoming a developer isn’t about “doing something new”, it’s about building for yourself instead of everyone else. You’ll hear how James built hundreds of high-end homes across Sydney’s North Shore, why clients paid him full retail without hesitation, and the exact moment he realised he was leaving millions on the table by not owning the developments he was delivering. The conversation dives deep into scalability, burnout, leadership, leverage, finance myths, site acquisition, and the psychological cost of staying busy instead of strategic. This episode is a must-watch for: Builders wanting to transition into property developmentBusiness owners feeling trapped by their own successAnyone stuck in a high-income, low-freedom modelEntrepreneurs ready for a serious identity and lifestyle upgrade Key topics include: Builder vs developer mindset (and why most get it wrong)Why finance is easier than you think, and sites are harderHow identity attachment blocks scaleThe real cost of being “the guy” in your businessTurning experience into leverage, not exhaustionHow James unlocked $45M+ in developments after stepping back If you’re busy, burned out, and telling yourself “I’ll do it later”, this episode is your wake-up call. Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategiqadvisoryWebsite: https://https://strategiqba.com.au/ 00:00:00 – From Builder to Developer: James Watkin’s Journey 00:02:06 – Starting as a Builder in Sydney’s Luxury Market 00:04:51 – How James Built a High-End Building Reputation 00:13:03 – The Decision to Transition Into Property Development 00:15:25 – The Hidden Constraints Holding Builders Back 00:15:59 – Client Expectations and Why Building Doesn’t Scale 00:17:54 – Burnout, Pressure, and the Emotional Cost of Building 00:18:19 – Fear, Risk, and the Unknown in Development 00:20:04 – Identity Crisis: Letting Go of the Builder Label 00:20:39 – The Turning Point That Changed Everything 00:23:03 – Work Addiction and Builder Conditioning Explained 00:26:31 – Why Turnkey Development Is the Better Model 00:31:15 – The Mindset Shift From Builder to Developer 00:38:08 – Finding Development Sites and Building the Right Team 00:47:49 – Advice for Builders Wanting to Become Developers builder to developer property development Australia builder mindset vs developer mindset scaling a construction business property developer journey high end residential builder building vs developing property how builders become developers property development strategy real estate development Australia

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Join hosts Ryan and Lisa as they share their real-life experiences and strategies from their business journey, aimed at helping you to thrive in your business and optimise your wealth, both personally and professionally. Expect honest, raw, and insightful content from their journey in business and life. They'll share strategies they've personally implemented or advised their clients to follow, leading you on a clear path to success and wealth improvement.

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