The Strategiq Chess Podcast - Profit, Property And Prosperity
How Simon Loo Built 14 Properties Before 30
Ready to scale your wealth through property? Learn how here: https://strategiqchess.com/ What separates successful property investors from everyone else? In this episode of Strategiq Chess, Ryan and Lisa sit down with Simon Loo to unpack the mindset, decisions, and strategies that helped him go from failing high school twice to building a 14-property portfolio before the age of 30. Rather than focusing on property tactics alone, this conversation explores how Simon thinks. From overcoming self-doubt and navigating a career he hated, to spotting opportunities others ignored and building wealth through strategic leverage, Simon shares the mental models that shaped his journey. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or unsure where to start, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on what it really takes to create financial freedom. In this episode: • Why Simon believes clarity is more powerful than motivation • The turning point that made property investing his vehicle for freedom • How he used equity, leverage and strategic buying to grow rapidly • Why he ignored popular advice and focused on overlooked markets • The sales skills that became his biggest investing advantage • How to identify opportunity before the data catches up • The mindset shift that transformed his future This episode is a reminder that wealth creation isn't about being the smartest person in the room. It's about having a clear goal, a repeatable strategy, and the discipline to keep making the next move. For more business, property and wealth-building strategies, visit strategiqadvisory.com.au and connect with the Strategiq team. Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategiqadvisory Website: https://strategiqchess.com/ Listen or watch here: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0K3na6MgfUw00IqTonXADF?si=3866f9b3b80f4d86 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strategiq-chess-podcast-profit-property-and-prosperity/id1836836524 🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5j7Ri-KfiOGCSDpVNbiWcFK8DfYtvnD ----------------- Chapters 01:12 - The Making of Simon Loo 02:36 - Failing Forward 06:04 - Searching for an Exit Strategy 06:51 - Questioning Conventional Wisdom 09:12 - The First Move Into Property 10:35 - Why Sales Was His Greatest Advantage 18:40 - Seeing Opportunity Others Missed 25:53 - When the Strategy Became Clear 29:14 - Finding Value Before the Market Does 35:43 - Turning a Side Hustle Into a Business 40:17 - The Fundamentals That Drive Long-Term Wealth 49:13 - The Next Move for Property Investors Keywords Simon Loo property investing Australia property investment strategy financial freedom through property Australian property market buyers agent Australia property portfolio growth leverage strategy equity investing property investment property investing for beginners wealth creation Australia property investor mindset passive income property buying undervalued property
