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Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast

Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast

Mike Mortlock · MCG Quantity Surveyors

344 episodesEN

Show overview

Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 344 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 220 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 28 min and 48 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. Published by MCG Quantity Surveyors.

Episodes
344
Running
2017–2026 · 9y
Median length
37 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

Geared for Growth is designed to assist Australian property investors to achieve financial freedom. The aim is to grab as many experts within the property investing space as possible and really tease apart their strategy and how they assist property investors to achieve financial freedom whether directly as buyers agents, or as expert accountants, brokers, conveyancer, whatever. We'll endeavour to cut through the sales pitches and get down to the nuts and bolts.

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Ep. 340: Why Less Competition is Scaring Buyers Away, with Lauren Jones

Jun 24, 202630 min

Ep. 339: The Budget Shock No One Modeled Properly, with Veronica Morgan

Jun 16, 202640 min

Ep. 338: Why Removing Negative Gearing Hits Beginners The Hardest, with Munzurul Khan

Jun 9, 202641 min

Ep. 337: The "Wait And See" Trap Costing Buyers Thousands, with Andy Reid

Jun 2, 202649 min

Ep. 336: From Rookie Mistakes to a $7.5M Portfolio, with Adrian Trimboli

May 28, 202633 min

Ep. 335: Why Property Prices Will Still Triple No Matter What the Budget Says, with Simon Pressley

May 19, 202648 min

Ep. 334: The Investor Who Rebuilt from Zero and Didn't Play It Safe, with Joey Croke

May 13, 202621 min

Ep. 333: What History Tells Us About Buying Property in Uncertain Times, with Frank Ambesi

May 8, 202630 min

Ep. 333: What History Tells Us About Buying Property in Uncertain Times, with Frank Ambesi

May 7, 202630 min

Ep. 333: What History Tells Us About Buying Property in Uncertain Times, with Frank Ambesi

May 6, 202630 min

Ep. 332: Why Smart Investors Are Quietly Moving Back Into Victoria, with Lachlan O'Connell

Apr 30, 202628 min

Ep. 331: The Biggest Investing Mistake in 2026 Isn't What You Think, with Jordan De Jong

Apr 22, 202644 min

Ep. 330: Why "Buy Now, Pay Later" Is Quietly Killing Your Borrowing Power, with Brooke Juracic

Apr 7, 202633 min

Ep. 329: The "Cheap & High Yield" Trap Most Investors Fall Into, with Matthew Hughes

Apr 1, 202636 min

Ep 328Ep. 328: Why Property Alone Won't Make You Wealthy, with Riley Jan

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Riley Jan, Financial Adviser for property investors and busy professionals, and Partner at Cruz Financial Planning. With a background in law and deep experience in financial planning, he brings a structured, holistic approach to property investing that goes far beyond simply "buying the next deal."

Mar 26, 202653 min

Ep 327Ep. 327: Why Buying in "Hot Markets" is Costing You More Than You Think with Scott Aggett

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Scott Aggett, Australia's leading property negotiator, founder of Green Shoots Property, and one of the country's most experienced and trusted property experts. Scott brings decades of experience from both sides of the transaction. over 4,000 property deals as a real estate agent and now as a buyer's agent focused on negotiation and strategy. In this conversation, he pulls back the curtain on how property markets really work, and why the biggest opportunities often exist before they become obvious to the public.

Mar 18, 202642 min

Ep 326Ep. 326: Is the Property Market Ready for Inflation, Oil Shocks & Rate Hikes? with Evan Lucas

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Evan Lucas, economic futurist, keynote speaker, media commentator, and bestselling author of Mind Over Money. Evan returns to the podcast to unpack what has already been a volatile and eventful start to 2026. From global geopolitical tensions and oil supply disruptions to stubbornly high inflation and the possibility of further interest rate hikes, the economic landscape is shifting rapidly. But what does it all mean for property investors?

Mar 12, 202654 min

Ep 325Ep. 325: The Property Tax Traps Costing Investors Thousands, with Jen Richardson

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Jen Richardson, Founder of 123 Financial Group and a specialist in helping business owners and individuals build wealth through financial literacy and strategic tax planning. With a client base split evenly between small businesses and individuals, Jen brings a unique perspective to property investing, one grounded in accuracy, strategy, and long-term thinking rather than chasing the biggest tax refund.

Mar 3, 202635 min

Ep 324Ep. 324: Why 'Where's the Next Hotspot?' Is the Wrong Question to Ask, with Brett Warren

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Brett Warren, Director at Metropole Property Strategists, a leading buyer's agent who helps property investors and home buyers cut through the noise and build real, long-term wealth. Brett brings a refreshingly honest take on what's really driving property growth right now, from Brisbane's massive run, to Melbourne's long period of underperformance, and why chasing "hotspots" can be a dangerous game for everyday investors.

Feb 24, 202637 min

Ep 323Ep. 323: What 16 Years in Ballarat Teaches You About Today's Boom, with Cate Bakos

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Cate Bakos, Buyer's Agent, Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA) and 2025 Chair of Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA). Cate shares what she's seeing on the ground as volume buyer's agents flood regional markets, how investor-driven demand can distort pricing in lower price brackets, and why some of the most popular "hotspot" suburbs may actually carry higher risk than buyers realise.

Feb 18, 202633 min