How do you find the extra $43K hiding in your property? In this episode, I’m joined by two absolute weapons, Damien Walker and Nate Condie, to break down one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in real estate: valuations.

We’re pulling back the curtain on the exact strategies we use to stretch valuations, unlock equity, and supercharge investor portfolios. This isn’t about chasing the lowest rate, it’s about building long-term wealth with a strategic game plan most brokers aren’t even talking about.

Damien and Nate unpack everything from AVMs and desktop valuations to the policies that make or break your ability to scale. If you’ve ever wondered how top investors keep buying while others stall, this episode has your answer.
It’s raw, real, and packed with gold.

👉 Tune in now and share this with someone on the journey with you.

Key Moments:
01:05 3 Pillars: Borrowing, Equity, and Cash Flow
03:13 How Valuation Ranges Work
08:46 Types of Valuations Explained
12:24 Comparing Bank Valuations: A $43K Difference
16:03 Why CBA and Certain Banks Let You Go Bigger
19:03 Policy vs. Valuation: What Really Matters
22:13 Which Banks Actually Let You Cash Out Big
24:12 Why Most Brokers Use Only 4–6 Lenders
29:41 The Full Strategic Broker Experience
34:06 Why 2025 Is the Year to Buy
35:46 Join the Property Accelerator Group

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

What if we’ve been delivering financial advice the wrong way all along? Amanda Thompson thinks we have, and she’s not afraid to say so.

In this episode, I sit down with Amanda: three-time Ironwoman, heart attack survivor, single mum, and founder of Endurance Financial. We go deep into the psychology of money, the gender gap in financial confidence, and why women are often told to play it safe while men are encouraged to take risks.

This conversation isn’t just about dollars and cents, it’s about mindset, legacy, and rewriting the money story you’ve been handed. Whether you’re in a relationship navigating finances as a couple, or simply trying to take control of your own wealth journey, this one is for you.

Because the truth is: finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the feelings behind them.

👉 Tune in now and share this with someone on the journey with you.

Key Moments:
00:00 Introduction and why women are often left behind in finance
02:27 Masculine vs. feminine energy in money decisions
05:20 Understanding fear, risk, and emotional investing
09:56 Generational inequality and rewriting your money story
16:00 The power of habits and starting small
20:51 Mindset shifts that change your financial future
26:19 Equity myths and the dangers of playing it too safe
31:11 Navigating finances with your partner
36:22 Clarifying your “why” and building goals with meaning
42:07 Estate planning, clarity, and protecting your loved ones

About Amanda Thompson:
Amanda Thompson is the founder of Endurance Financial, an award-winning financial advisor, speaker, and author with over 20 years of experience in Australia’s leading financial institutions. She specializes in helping individuals align their money with their values, offering strategic financial advice with heart.

A three-time Ironman and heart attack survivor, Amanda brings a powerful blend of resilience and expertise to her work, especially in empowering women to take control of their financial futures through her "Financially Fit Women" program.

Connect with Amanda Thompson:

Visit the website: https://endurancefinancial.com.au/

Follow Amanda on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/amandathompsonfp

Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandathompsonofficial/

Follow Endurance Financial on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endurancefinancial/

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

When it comes to property investing, the numbers are important but mindset is everything.

In this episode of the Australian Property Investment Podcast, I sit down with someone who’s had a massive impact on my own journey, my coach and friend, Jodie Cooper.

Jodie’s been in the game for over 20 years, working with high-performing individuals and teams to strengthen confidence, clarity, and connection. We dive deep into the inner world of investing, the regret, the resentment, and how to build true resilience for the long game.

Whether you’re navigating tough decisions, feeling stuck, or simply want to realign your goals with your values, this episode is full of insight. It’s personal. It’s practical. And it might just be the mindset reset you didn’t know you needed.

Pro Tip: Success starts in the space between your ears. Get that right, and everything else follows.

👉 Tune in now and share this with someone on the journey with you.

Key Moments:

2:03 Meet Jodie Cooper

7:05 Choosing Your Hard

9:00 How to Shift From Regret to Resourcefulness

15:51 Resentment in Relationships

21:01 Your Values Define Your Path

28:03 Redefining Resilience

32:19 Wealth-Being: The Real Currency

36:07 A Family-Centered Life

40:48 The Achievement Trap

45:43 The Power of Connection

48:29 Mindset Is the Game

About Jodie Cooper:
Jodie Cooper is a Positive Psychology Coach and Wellbeing Trainer with over 20 years of experience helping professionals build confidence, motivation, and resilience.

With a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology, and qualifications in coaching and commerce, Jodie blends deep expertise in wellbeing with real-world business insight to deliver powerful coaching sessions, workshops, and keynotes.

Connect with Jodie Cooper:

Visit the website: https://jodiecooper.com.au/

Follow Jodie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-cooper-mapp-54586211/

Follow Jodie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodiecoopercoaching/

Follow Jodie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JodieCooperPtyLtd

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au