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Here’s How To Find Deals Before They Hit the Market
Most developers find deals one way: through an agent. Les Luxford stopped doing that twenty years ago and built a nine-pillar sourcing system instead. He walks Carson and Sharpy through how he gets to sites before the market does.
When You Should Walk Away From a Property Development Deal
Most developers lose money before they even settle. They just don't know it yet. Jason Webster of Legend Consultants exposes the deal killers hiding in plain sight on almost every block. 👉 Want to get started in property development? Learn more here: https://www.unemployableproperty.com.au/p-ffd 👉 Interested in Third-party Funding? Learn more here: https://unemployable.com.au/fund 👉 Interested in the accountants we use? Learn more here: https://unemployable.com.au/structure 👉 Want to connect with other developers? Join our community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unemployableproperty CHAPTERS 0:00 Meet Jason Webster 5:38 What a civil engineer actually does 12:51 How to cost a deal early 27:30 The DD spend that saves you 32:28 Flooding and stormwater traps 37:53 Retaining walls and earthworks 56:39 The power pole deal killer 1:01:59 What a good first site looks like 1:14:10 Quickfire round Follow our hosts on Instagram: 👉 Eric Machado: https://www.instagram.com/itsericmachado 👉 Carson Bolt: https://www.instagram.com/carsontbolt/ 👉 Shannon Sharp: https://www.instagram.com/theshannonsharp Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: https://www.unemployableproperty.com.au 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unemployableproperty/ 🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2oB5pthbYhx7kJhOyM6tsP?si=mBbycvgnRymjrkt6KvLBLw 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/unemployable-property/id1896808759 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode on property investing, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation in Australia. #PropertyInvestmentAustralia #AustralianRealEstate #PropertyDevelopment #CashFlowInvesting #UnemployableMedia ⚠️ Affiliate & disclaimer Some links above may be affiliate links. Unemployable may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only partner with people and brands we genuinely believe in. DISCLAIMER: Unemployable Media does not provide financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. All content is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not constitute financial guidance. Always conduct your own research and consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.
Our New Multi-Million Dollar Project
One of the last big rural res blocks on the Gold Coast. Same family since 1870. Fourteen offers on the table. We weren't the highest, but our terms won it.
Don't Enter A Property Partnership Until You Watch This
Trudy was a Gold Coast nurse with two blocks of land, a big idea, and a handshake. No written JV, no feasibility, no land valuation. Then her business partner ghosted her mid-project.
What happens to Australian property when the baby boomers start dying
In 10 years baby boomers start dying out of Australia's best located suburbs. Simon Kuestenmacher says it will change property development forever.
The Property Finance Trick That Let Them Keep Their Cash
Most people assume development needs a mountain of cash up front. This one walks through the deal and the finance structure that turned a site into a working profit engine without it, soft equity and all.
Why Equity Can Trap Property Investors Instead Of Building Wealth
Everyone says you cannot build homes below a certain cost per square metre. Christie Leet is doing it for less than half. The first episode of Housing Unplugged, with the cane farmer's son behind Sherpa.
How Flood Rules Added Massive Costs To This Development
70 rain days, a half-million-dollar road that gets used once a decade, and head-high unsuitable soil that nobody saw coming. This is what a 20-lot subdivision actually costs.
The New Planning Rules That Could Change Gold Coast Property
The Gold Coast just beat every capital city in Australia for economic growth, and that is exactly why nurses and firefighters can no longer afford to live there.
The Hidden Risks In Commercial Property Development
Everyone says childcare centres just print money. The guy with 8 of them says that's the lie that wrecks people.
Find Property Deals Everyone Else Misses
His son was twelve when he spotted a deal everyone else had walked past. Carson and Shannon on why the best sites tend to hide in plain sight, and the habits they use to surface them.
The Housing Model Australia Should Have Built Years Ago
He was the number one residential salesperson in Australia, selling the homes he now says we should never have built. Kevin Doodney on walking away from it, and what Australia should be building instead.
Ben Cutting: The First Property Mistake Most Investors Make
Ben Cutting spent 20 years playing cricket across the world, earned serious IPL money, and spent every hotel room he could reading RBA papers and downloading development plans, because he always knew…
BUDGET 2026: The Biggest Property Rule Changes - And How To Fight Back
The May 12 budget was sold as a tax shake-up for the wealthy, but Ashley Walsh says ordinary property investors could be the ones hit hardest.
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The people you are about to listen to have walked the exact path you are on.
Carson Bolt
Founder & Coach
Developer, strategist, and opportunity spotter.
Carson identifies overlooked sites and helps turn them into high-performing development opportunities, with a sharp focus on feasibility, structure, and decision-making.
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Known for his ability to simplify complex deals and spot value where others see risk, Carson has helped deliver projects across subdivisions, multi-lot developments, and joint venture structures.
Carson will break down real deals step-by-step, sharing the thinking behind each decision.
Shannon Sharp
Founder & Coach
Developer, operator, and project execution specialist.
Shannon brings hands-on development experience, helping clients move from acquisition and approvals through to construction and completion.
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Known for his calm approach under pressure and ability to solve problems as they arise, Shannon has successfully navigated complex sites, unexpected setbacks, and challenging conditions while still delivering strong outcomes.
Shannon will share what really happens once a deal begins, the risks, the realities, and how experienced developers protect themselves.
Eric Machado
Founder & Coach
Entrepreneur, brand builder, and dealmaker.
Eric helps clients think bigger, sharpen their strategy, and unlock opportunities through stronger positioning, networks, and commercial thinking.
Read more about Eric Machado
Known for his ability to spot opportunity where others see noise, he has been behind some of the biggest success stories in e-commerce and property development.
Eric brings his sharp insight and real-world experience to every conversation. Expect straight talk, smart strategy, and a few laughs along the way.
Assem Labib
Development Director & Coach
Development strategist, project leader, and deal execution specialist.
Assem brings practical large-scale residential development experience, helping clients navigate planning, delivery, and execution.
Read more about Assem Labib
With a background spanning development management and residential projects across Victoria, Assem understands how to assess opportunities, coordinate the moving parts of a deal, and navigate the decisions that determine whether a project stacks up.
Kevin Doodney
Host & Housing Futurist
Smarter Smaller housing, and where Australian housing goes next.
Forty years in real estate and ten as Founder & Chairman of the Future Housing Taskforce have made Kevin an Australian Housing Futurist and a cutting-edge expert in Smarter Smaller housing.
Read more about Kevin Doodney
He has been involved with over 20,000 property transactions and over $2 billion in real estate deals.
Kevin is passionate about creating innovative solutions for, and educating on, the future of Australian housing.
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