Episode 263 How Suzanne Built a Renovation Empire in Just One YearIntroduction🎙️ Dive into the latest She Renovates podcast episode!Meet Suzanne, a Diamond Wonder Woman Renovator who went from funeral director to full-time property renovator—and achieved more in 12 months than most do in a decade.From surviving toxic workplaces and personal tragedy to negotiating off-market deals, staging unfinished bathrooms, and building a trusted team of investors, Suzanne’s journey is raw, inspiring, and proof that resourcefulness is a renovator’s greatest superpower.You’ll discover how she turned setbacks like a house fire, financial hurdles, and even trashed properties into six-figure equity wins and a future pipeline of projects, including a creative regional subdivision.If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to walk away from a job and back yourself in renovating full-time, this episode is your roadmap to courage, creativity, and financial transformation.“I wouldn’t recommend giving up your job cold turkey. But if you’ve got six months of living expenses and a money partner, you can make the leap.”— Suzanne EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS00:00 – Welcome & Why Suzanne’s Story Matters 01:30 – From Funeral Director to Renovator: The Turning Point 04:00 – Christmas Day House Fire & The First Reno That Changed Everything 07:00 – Landing a $140K-Under-Market Deal in Hot Perth 11:00 – Creative Staging: Fooling the Valuer & Adding $300K in Equity 15:00 – Regional Dream vs Harsh Reality: From Heritage Reno to Subdivision Opportunity 20:00 – Investor Deals, Trust, and Building a Money Team 24:00 – Distressed Sales, Delays & Glass-Smashing Tenants: A Renovator’s Worst Nightmare 30:00 – Settlement Drama & Why Resourcefulness Wins Every Time 34:00 – How to Leave a Job (Without Losing Financial Security) 38:00 – Suzanne’s Advice for Anyone Feeling “Stuck” 41:00 – Reflections on Growth, Grit & GratitudeResourcesThe School Of Renovatinghttps://www.theschoolofrenovating.comShe Renovates Podcasthttps://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page/Connect with The School of RenovatingASK BERNADETTE:https://sherenovates.com.au/podcast/ Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast:https://apple.co/3faoWlTSubscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovatingFollow on Twitter:https://twitter.com/renovatingscFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating

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