Scouting Australia Podcast

By: Australian Property Scout
  • Summary

  • Welcome to The Scouting Australia Podcast, where each week, you’ll be guided by two of Australia’s most seasoned property experts, Sam Gordon and James Ibrahim. Sam is one of Australia’s leading and most award winning property investors (Strategic Investor of the year 2020 and Buyers Agent of the Year 2024), and founder and director of Australian Property Scout Buyers Agency. Along with his co-host James, an experienced and aggressive property investor, they dive deep into all things property investing. With years of experience and proven strategies, they tackle the tough questions and provide the latest, most actionable advice in the market. You’ll walk away educated, empowered, and ready to level up your investing game – all with a good dose of humour along the way. Got questions? The boys love hearing from listeners, so don’t hesitate to send them in! *Scouting Australia Podcast’ is a production by ’Australian Property Scout Buyers Agency’ with all owned rights by Australian Property Scout. Privileged or confidential information may be contained in this communication. We do not accept liability for any loss or damage in people property portfolios and all advice given within this podcast is general advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 2023 6885 | ABN: 64 638 266 369*
    2022
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Episodes
  • How This 61 Year Old Doubled His Portfolio Value to $9.6 Million in 2024
    Apr 27 2025

    In this week's episode, Sammy Gordon sits down with Peter Wandl: a seasoned property investor with grit, vision, and a serious track record. With a $9.6 million portfolio across 11 properties and $5 million in equity, Peter’s journey is the epitome of hustle, resilience, and smart strategy. From fixing up toys on weekends as a kid to navigating the GFC after losing half his super, Peter's path has been anything but linear. He shares how he went from taking advice from traditional financial planners and buying underperforming house-and-land packages, to finally taking control, doing the hard yards himself, and eventually partnering with APS in February 2024. Now a mentor client with an impressive portfolio, Peter’s influence extends beyond his own success, he inspires his family and everyone around him to chase a better future. School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy!

    If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au

    Send us your questions to:

    Instagram: @australianpropertyscout

    Want to book a call with us:

    Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au

    Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.

    Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

    Chapters:

    (01:45) Welcome

    (07:20) Property across the generations

    (19:45) A career shift sparked at a BBQ

    (25:57) Missed chances on the field

    (31:25) What the market cycle really means

    (43:19) Tough times that shaped the path

    (52:53) The Salisbury deal gone wrong

    (01:04:09) Going all-in on one strategy

    (01:10:10) Running the numbers on profit

    (01:12:32) Lessons learnt from past mistakes

    (01:22:19) Selling to move smarter

    (01:38:35) Importance of starting

    (01:45:50) Staying focused on the bigger picture

    (01:53:59) Why learning never stops

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    2 hrs
  • Aussie Housing Construction Stalls as Migration Rebounds + House Prices Climb for 9th Straight Quarter
    Apr 23 2025
    Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please write in and let us know! If you have any news you'd like Sam to share his point of view send us an email at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au.

    If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

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    14 mins
  • Breaking Free from Fear: Overcoming the Mental Barriers to Investing at Every Level
    Apr 20 2025

    In this week’s episode, Sam Gordon is joined by Jimmy Ibrahim to take a deep dive into the power of mindset and overcoming fear in investing. Facing fear head-on, they discuss how becoming educated and surrounding yourself with the right circle of influence can propel you toward success in the property world. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, understanding your strategy and taking decisive action is key. Don't let fear hold you back — embrace it, learn from it, and take that crucial step forward. Your journey to financial freedom begins with overcoming that initial fear (that is so normal to experience), and stacking the deck to continuously level up and win. Tune in for insights and advice that could change your investment game 🚀 School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au.

    If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy!

    If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au

    Send us your questions to:

    Instagram: @australianpropertyscout

    Want to book a call with us:

    Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au

    Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.

    Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

    Chapters:

    (01:45) Welcome

    (05:27) Revisiting mindset episodes

    (11:07) Mentorship and education in investing

    (15:05) Action over analysis in property

    (18:31) Overcoming decision paralysis

    (22:25) Simple investment strategies win

    (29:29) Do this to overcome roadblocks

    (35:09) Investing for the long-term

    (38:42) The key: persevere in your journey

    (44:23) Stick to ONE investment strategy

    (47:16) Empower your decisions

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    48 mins

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Nice work on the new podcast boys its a breath of fresh air. Looking forward to the deep dive into both of your portfolios. Ps not sure how you made it into the comedy genre LOL.

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