Building a Property Investment Company, Wealth, Freedom and Security with James Gerrard

James Gerrard is the founder of The Drawbridge Investment Partners, a UK property investment firm with over £100 million in AUM and on track to reach £1 billion by 2030. In this episode, we explore how James assesses investments, what makes a competent investor, what investors often overlook, the UK property market and why he looks for businesses operating within major macroeconomic shifts. We also discuss mentorship, the importance of knowing what you want from life, applying your life aspirations to your business aspirations, how to accumulate the knowledge you need to succeed, and positioning yourself in the strongest streams of opportunity. The full conversation covers: • Why you should decide what you want from life before deciding what business or career to pursue • The “knowledge gap” between where you are and where you want to be• How to find mentors and position yourself closer to opportunity • What James looks for before investing in a business or property • Why investors should never fall in love with an investment • The difference between an investor and capital allocator• How macroeconomic trends and money supply influence investment decisions • Why James is increasingly focused on low- to medium-income housing • The importance of consistency, systems and simplifying your life • What it means to move higher up the value chain - and ultimately make your capital and time work for you A conversation about wealth, judgement, opportunity and designing a life around the things that matter most. If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe for more interviews with founders, CEOs, investors and business leaders sharing practical insights on leadership, growth and decision-making. Taking Care of Business is a podcast exploring leadership, entrepreneurship and the decisions behind building exceptional businesses through conversations with founders, CEOs and industry leaders. Connect with Stephanie: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tcob.stepha...) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie...) | YouTube (   / @tcobpodcast  ) Episode also available on: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...) | YouTube⁠ (   / @tcobpodcast  )