This episode is with the incredible Jackie Tomes, CEO and founder of Tomes Homes. Jackie shares her inspiring journey from failed actor to property investor, having raised over £5 million in private investor finance and managing over 100 properties while travelling the world. Packed with valuable insights and tips, this episode will light a fire inside you and inspire you to go for more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Jackie's journey demonstrates that with determination, grit, and a clear vision, you can achieve amazing things in property, even without a privileged background or large sums of money to start. Raising finance through joint venture partnerships allows you to leverage the power of knowledge and education to create wealth, even if you don't have the capital yourself. Staying focused on one strategy and being crystal clear when presenting to investors is crucial for success in property investing. Surrounding yourself with a supportive partner who shares your vision and lifts you up during challenging times is essential for long-term success and happiness. Creating a business that doesn't require your constant physical presence is the key to achieving time, financial, and location freedom. Embracing travel and disconnecting from negative cultural narratives can have a profound impact on your mindset, leading to greater success and fulfilment. Mental health challenges are a normal part of the entrepreneurial journey, and it's important to be kind to yourself and prioritise self-care when needed. The journey to success is never linear, and unexpected opportunities can arise when you stay open, adaptable, and focused on creating value for others. BEST MOMENTS  "I didn't care what it takes. I'm going to get a second job. I'm going to save all of the money I can. And I hopefully in like, maybe like 10 years time, I found a way to get a few properties, have enough income coming in that I will not have to ask for permission to go on holiday." "Consistently being patient, consistently being just a little bit out of your comfort zone. And, you know, they've, they've gone from doing like one deal in two years, having five deals on the go at the same time right now." "It's now I don't need loads of money, but I can go out and create loads of value and create loads of money. And what, what can you do in the world? Like if you can create millions or billions of pounds, what you know, you can look at problems that you don't think I'm right in the world, and you can do things about it." "We're all just trying to be okay. And that, what that level of what you have to go through to be okay. It's just, it's just different as you evolve and step up. And I would say the, the main difference now is that I'm aware of it." "I'm much kinder to myself now than I used to be before. I would like beat myself up if I was having a bad day and push through. And now I go, you know what? I'm not having a good day. I'm gonna close the laptop." ABOUT THE GUEST Jackie Tomes Award winning CEO & Mentor – Jackie, The Property Strategist, went from £0 to £17M+ of deals done & £7M+ finance raised in under 10 years with a systemised approach to doing deals. Jackie’s created & implemented strategies for £150M+ of property investment businesses and is the host of the top 10 charting podcast, Property Lifestyle Mastery. She’s best known for creating the #holidayevery6weeks lifestyle & scaling her business in a way that creates FREEDOM, and spends her time travelling the world thanks to property. [email protected] [email protected]   Here is the link to Jackie’s book that we would like to share - www.property-strategy.com/book   Links to connect: www.facebook.com/jackietomes1  www.instragram.com/tomesjackie  www.linkedin.com/in/jackietomes/    Email: [email protected]    HOST BIO Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 y