Henry turns money mistakes to his advantage
05/06/20 • 43 min
This week I'm joined by the UK media's favourite residential property expert and buying agent Henry Pryor.
Henry tells of how a false start at agricultural collage saw him fall into the world of property with a firm of chartered surveyors, followed by a rollercoaster 10 years with a major property firm, and a decade of extravagent spending.
After a short daliance with another property firm, Henry started his first business, met his now wife, and started a family.
After selling his first business, Henry explains why and how he started his current business, which was based on the previously unheard of concept of helping people to buy a home, rather than selling them one.
And Henry makes the important point that taking considered risks is a key part of his approach and what has helped him improve his financial situation and life enjoyment. And do listen to the end when Henry explains why he includes his competitors on his website and never asks clients to sign a contract.
Henry's interview is peppered with great insights, wisdom, humour, humility and honesty. I could have spoken to him all day so I suggest you listen to this one twice.
This week I'm joined by the UK media's favourite residential property expert and buying agent Henry Pryor.
Henry tells of how a false start at agricultural collage saw him fall into the world of property with a firm of chartered surveyors, followed by a rollercoaster 10 years with a major property firm, and a decade of extravagent spending.
After a short daliance with another property firm, Henry started his first business, met his now wife, and started a family.
After selling his first business, Henry explains why and how he started his current business, which was based on the previously unheard of concept of helping people to buy a home, rather than selling them one.
And Henry makes the important point that taking considered risks is a key part of his approach and what has helped him improve his financial situation and life enjoyment. And do listen to the end when Henry explains why he includes his competitors on his website and never asks clients to sign a contract.
Henry's interview is peppered with great insights, wisdom, humour, humility and honesty. I could have spoken to him all day so I suggest you listen to this one twice.
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