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Creating Australia
Jessica Reynolds
Small is the New Big - Ft. Ian Ugarte - Life of a property developer, opportunities and advocacy
36 minutes Posted Jun 14, 2020 at 10:30 pm.
Introduction of Ian Ugarte.   4:32                 Ian’s experience feeling directionless and depressed to the point of being suicidal.   5:35                 Ian’s business purpose; bringing back genuine connection to the community.   6:27                 How Ian established himself in Property Investment.   9:44                 Ian on competing in the Skills Olympics which led him to teach plumbing.   12:41               Ian as Assistant Director of Business in TAFE Sydney Institute.   15:21               The realization of people’s need for genuine connection.   18:44               The property downsizing process which Ian calls “uplife”.   22:05               On changing the housing landscape and making property investments future proof.   25:52               Diversity and adaptability in housing.   28:12               Microapartment program for people to save money on accommodation.   29:29               Ian on his staff members working from home, and their increase in productivity during COVID-19.   31:34               Ian shares his favorite projects.   33:59               Ian’s final message.
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 This episode is sponsored by datracker.com.au “Small is the New Big” On this episode, Jessica Reynolds interviews Ian Ugarte, a Property Developer, Educator, Entrepreneur and Advocate for Affordable Housing. They discuss  Ian’s life experiences, property downsizing, and the people’s need for genuine connection.   Time Stamps   02:04               Introduction of Ian Ugarte.   4:32                 Ian’s experience feeling directionless and depressed to the point of being suicidal.   5:35                 Ian’s business purpose; bringing back genuine connection to the community.   6:27                 How Ian established himself in Property Investment.   9:44                 Ian on competing in the Skills Olympics which led him to teach plumbing.   12:41               Ian as Assistant Director of Business in TAFE Sydney Institute.   15:21               The realization of people’s need for genuine connection.   18:44               The property downsizing process which Ian calls “uplife”.   22:05               On changing the housing landscape and making property investments future proof.   25:52               Diversity and adaptability in housing.   28:12               Microapartment program for people to save money on accommodation.   29:29               Ian on his staff members working from home, and their increase in productivity during COVID-19.   31:34               Ian shares his favorite projects.   33:59               Ian’s final message.