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

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English - June 14, 2020 22:30 - 36 minutes - 25 MB
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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.