In our second-to-last Summer Series episode, Bryce and Ben sit down with Mark: a quietly successful, deeply humble investor who has been building wealth through property for more than 3 decades.

Raised by hardworking migrant parents who arrived in Australia with nothing, Mark learned early about sacrifice, saving, and the importance of respecting money.

Those lessons shaped every decision from buying his first property at 25 (at 10% interest) to holding through cycles, making mistakes, and letting compounding do the heavy lifting.

In this conversation, Mark shares:
💸 The million-dollar mistake he’d never repeat
🏡 Why fewer, higher-quality properties beat owning “more”
⏳ What “doing nothing” really means in long-term investing

This is Get Rich Slow in its purest form. Listen now!

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• 💬 Send Us Your Favourite Bryce & Ben Memories
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At just 14, Christian's life took an unexpected turn; one that would shape how he thought about money, resilience, and freedom.

From growing up in Sydney’s west to building a life on Victoria’s coast, Christian’s journey is anything but ordinary. Along the way, he’s worn more hats than most: surfer, real estate agent, business owner, and now... something entirely new.

In this Summer Series conversation, Christian opens up about:
💡 The life event that completely rewired his mindset
🏡 The surprising first property decision that set him on his path
💰 The simple “envelope rule” that changed how he and his wife managed money
📈 And how he’s now redefining what it means to land the plane

It’s an inspiring, no-fluff chat about rebuilding, refocusing, and creating choices that last a lifetime.

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• Send Us Your Favourite Bryce & Ben Memories
  With Bryce taking a sabbatical, we’re creating a special episode filled with your messages, your favourite quotes, moments, stories and mindset shifts from the last 10 years of The Property Couch.
  👉 Record your message through our Speakpipe or send us a text on WhatsApp!
• Free Webinar Replay: The Surplus Challenge: How to Take Control of Your Money in 2026
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💥 “Future Steve’s problem.” 💥

That’s how he described his growing debts, a costly Europe trip, and an apartment disaster that lost him $160K.

But here’s the thing: the future arrived.

In this Summer Series story, you’ll meet Stephen & Santina, a couple who turned financial chaos into clarity, rebuilt trust, and found a shared vision that transformed their family’s future.

From spreadsheets and cashflow shocks to a plan that included Europe 2027 🇪🇺, the 2032 Olympics 🏅 and two investment properties, this is what partnership in real life looks like.

This is a story of redemption, teamwork, and proving it’s never too late to get it right. Listen now, folks!

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• 📣 BIG NEWS: Bryce Is Taking a 12-Month Sabbatical! 📣
  After more than a decade of education, storytelling and footy talk, Bryce is stepping back for a well-earned sabbatical beginning in February.
  
  To celebrate, we’re collecting:
  ✨ Your favourite quotes
  ✨ Episodes that changed your mindset
  ✨ Moments that made you laugh… or cry
  ✨ Anything you've learned that genuinely shifted your financial life
  👉 Send us your messages, memories and voice notes via SpeakPipe!
  
  
• Free Webinar: The Surplus Challenge: How to Take Control of Your Money in 2026
  7:30pm AEDT, January 13, 2026
  Focused entirely on setting yourself up for financial success this year. Learn how to set yourself up for financial success using real transaction data, a clear surplus target, and simple habits that keep you on track all year.
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• Moorr Transaction Challenge: Track 2025, Plan 2026 💰
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What would you do if you moved countries… with no job, and a five-month-old baby? Because that’s where today’s Summer Series guest, Daksha, began again.

And today? Well, that part will blow you away.

In this powerful episode, Daksha shares how she built a $5M+ property portfolio as a single mum, guided only by grit, education, and an unshakeable North Star:

P.S. In this episode, we announce huge news for TPC. After more than a decade of teaching, storytelling and pouring his heart into this community every single week…

Bryce will be taking a sabbatical to pursue other passion projects, starting in February.
It’s a huge milestone for him, and for all of us who’ve grown alongside his voice, ideas and passion for empowering everyday Australians.

To mark the moment, we want to celebrate the impact he’s had on you!
Please share with us:
✨ Your favourite Bryce moments
✨ The quote or framework that stayed with you
✨ Episodes that changed your thinking
✨ Anything you’ve learned that shifted your financial life

Your reflections will form part of a special farewell as Bryce steps into this next season of rest and renewal.

👉 Share your messages, stories and voice notes via SpeakPipe.

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• Free Webinar: The Surplus Challenge: How to Take Control of Your Money in 2026
  7:30pm AEDT, January 13, 2026
  Focused entirely on setting yourself up for financial success this year. Learn how to set yourself up for financial success using real transaction data, a clear surplus target, and simple habits that keep you on track all year.
  👉 Register now!

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As we head into a new year, many people want to get ahead financially — but struggle to work out why their money never seems to stick.

In this TPC Gold, Ben unpacks the difference between intentional wealth and unconscious spending, highlighting how lifestyle creep, forgotten subscriptions and interest costs quietly erode surplus over time.

This short episode sets the foundation for building financial clarity and making better trade-off decisions with your money.

If you want to take this further, Ben will be unpacking these ideas in detail in Empower Wealth’s upcoming live webinar, where you’ll learn how to track your money, target surplus, and take back control heading into 2026.

👉 Live webinar: 7:30pm AEDT, Tuesday 13 January 2026

👉 Register here

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What does it look like when someone backs themselves, takes calculated risks and refuses to sit on the sidelines?

That’s the story of Ben, a chiropractor, business owner, husband, dad and long-time TPC listener who built his financial future with purpose, action and his motto: “No risk, no magic.”

From growing up in a middle-class Egyptian-Australian family with first-class values, to chasing status in a BMW, to burning out and rediscovering his purpose… Ben’s journey proves that wealth isn’t about luck; it’s about habits, behaviour and backing yourself.

This is the heart of Summer Series: real people, real decisions, real results, and a reminder that anyone can do this with the right mindset and a clear plan. 😊

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🎁 Your Christmas Pack: All the Free Resources We Released This Year

• MyKnowledge FREE inside Moorr, including:
  • Updated How to Retire on $3K A Week masterclass
  • Spreadsheets & calculators
  • Free Property Reports (13,000+ downloads!)
• Free Books:
  • Make Money Simple Again
  • How to Retire on $3K a Week (Just cover shipping)
• Discounts and Special Offers from Guests:
  • Ep 566 | BMT Depreciation Schedule
    Enjoy discounted tax depreciation schedules through BMT. They’ve created a special pathway just for TPC listeners. Simply mention “The Property Couch” or submit your details via the dedicated TPC form to access the offer.
  • Ep 573 | Housemark
    Housemark is offering 3 months of free property management for our community. If you’ve been considering a switch or want to explore your options, reach out to Housemark today >>

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What happens when life’s expectations collide with financial reality?

In this heartfelt Summer Series episode, Katrina “Kat” S, long-time listener, mum of two, and Bali trip volunteer from Bryce’s 50th, opens up about her real money story:

Growing up in a small country town, learning to save, splurging at uni, facing postnatal depression, and rebuilding her confidence through property.

Kat gets raw about pressure, parenting, and perfection… and how she found peace in progress, not performance.

From a risky first investment to the “aha” of building a proper plan, her journey proves that you don’t need to be perfect to move forward; just brave enough to start.

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• FREE BOOK: How To Retire on $3K a Week 📘
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• New Feature: Moorr Acquisition Costs
  Buying a property comes with a long list of hidden costs… and most people lose track of them the moment settlement hits.
  With Moorr’s brand-new Acquisition Costs tool, you can now store every upfront cost in one clean, digital record (Ready for your tax return, your accountant, or your future self!)
  👉 Find out more or try it today!
  
  
• Will You Take On Ben’s Surplus Challenge in Moorr?
  Now that Moorr Transactions is live, Ben is setting a challenge to the entire community: Track exactly where your money went in 2025 and set a meaningful surplus target for 2026.
  👉 Get started today

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When life knocks you down, how do you rebuild from nothing? 💭

Meet Matt: a proud Aussie veteran whose life took a sharp turn when he lost his hearing in the Army and was suddenly left without income, identity, or direction.

With a newborn to care for and his savings running out, he and his wife, Ashley, hit rock bottom… before choosing to climb their way back up.

From living off charity food boxes to buying two investment properties, Matt’s story is one of courage, persistence, and education in action. 👏

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• FREE BOOK: How To Retire on $3K a Week 📘
  We’re giving away our latest book How to Retire on $3K a Week for FREE, just cover shipping! Inside, you’ll learn the exact frameworks behind Lifestyle by Design, MoneySMARTS, and how to build a surplus-based financial life.
  👉 Get your copy now
  
• FREE DEMO: Moorr Transactions Feature 💻
  Ben’s challenge to the community this Summer Series! Now that Moorr Transactions is live, it’s time to discover exactly where your money went in 2025, and set your surplus target for 2026.
  👉 Book a free demo and let our team show you how to track your spending, set goals, and automate your surplus!
• Guests & Episodes Mentioned:
  • 574 | The #1 Reason You Won’t Retire Comfortably Has Nothing to Do with Your Income
  • Listen to our complete collection of Summer/Winter series guests!

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