In this episode of the Happy Investor podcast, Sophie Foote shares her entrepreneurial journey, detailing the inception, challenges, and successes of her first business - a scuba diving resort in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Sophie recounts how her passion for scuba diving led her and her husband, Simon, to establish a unique diving experience in a stunning location. They navigated the complexities of starting a business abroad, from market research and financial forecasting to building a community and working alongside the community. Sophie emphasizes the importance of understanding the market and the value of community support in overcoming obstacles like dealing with a wildfire!

As the conversation progresses, Sophie transitions to her current venture in property management, highlighting the lessons learned from her dive resort experience. She discusses the challenges of cash flow management, tenant relations, and the significance of scaling a business effectively. With over 40 properties under management and a million-pound revenue milestone achieved, Sophie reflects on the importance of systems and delegation in business growth. Her insights provide valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need for resilience, adaptability, and community engagement in building successful businesses.

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In this episode of the Happy Investor podcast, Heather Roberts shares her inspiring journey of buying and renovating a flat with her sister. From taking a leap of faith and starting with a sledgehammer to navigating the challenges of DIY renovations all by herself, Heather emphasizes the importance of financial independence and empowering women in the property space. She discusses the ups and downs of content creation, monetization, and her vision for future projects, all while encouraging listeners to believe in their capabilities. This is such a great conversation that is really important right now!

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In this episode of the Happy Investor podcast, Sophie breaks it down - why? Because investing is usually seen as a bit complicated, confusing or very risky. But there are lots of things we can do to invest safely!

Listen in to find out what investing even is, how we can do it really safely, how incredible compound interest can be and how to start today!

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This is the very first episode of the Happy Investor podcast, where Sophie chats through why she's on a mission to help the world get investing!

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Connect with me on instagram here: www.instagram.com/sophie_coachbythebeach

Grab my free guide to investing here:

https://thehappyinvestor.co.uk/startinvesting-455928

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