She Renovates

Are you interested in creating a profitable income and lifestyle through renovating? In this episode, you will learn how to turn your family home into an asset that generates income to help you build a better future, help your kids, and secure a comfortable retirement. You will also discover the steps to take when considering downsizing your family home, including renovating your home, presenting it in the best way possible, and finding smart ways to age-proof it. Tune in to learn more about the secrets of turning your family home into a profitable asset that will secure your financial future. “Be open to potential and follow your interest to your strengths. So my strength is renovating, and so everything I do, it relates to renovating and it's created a rich life for us” - Bernadette Janson EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 02:50 Creating a retirement plan worksheet 04:20 Short-term rental for passive income 05:20 The 100K Renovation Process 06:40 Take advantage of downsizer superannuation bene

In this captivating episode, Bernadette Janson, founder of The School of Renovating shows how problem-solving helped her close a recent deal that generated an impressive profit of over $700,000. Not only that, she took this seemingly impossible deal to its culmination in just 30 days, without the need to carry out a development, or get any finance! The tale starts with Bernadette’s purchase of a house and granny flat on a large block in Western Sydney, as part of a land-banking strategy with the intention to develop at a later date. Because the long-term rental return wasn’t satisfactory, Bernadette researched the property’s potential for short-term rental.  Although the property was neat and tidy but otherwise unremarkable, she listed it on Airbnb. Because of its size and location, it did very well - even accommodating a number of Olympic sporting teams. When it came time to develop the property, Bernadette found that the rules had been changed by Council, rendering her project impossible. The counci

In this episode, Bernadette interviews Angela Counsel, a leading naturopath and menopause medical coach, on the topic of menopause. Angela emphasises that menopause symptoms are not always the sole cause of discomfort in women during this stage. Instead, menopause can bring underlying issues to the surface because the hormones that once provided a protective barrier are now decreasing. Angela offers practical advice to help women navigate menopause with ease and highlights the importance of embracing this time as an opportunity for personal growth. “We blame a lot of things on menopause. It's not always menopause. Quite often there's something else going on, but what's happened is menopause has brought these things up because our hormones are messengers and they are protective, and so they give us a protection, which means that we can get away with a few things in our younger years. Then as we lose the protection, the things that we haven't been doing quite so well for our body starts to come out.” -Angela

Welcome to Episode 202 of our podcast, where we take a behind-the-scenes look at the 2023 Wonder Women Retreat, an exciting annual event designed to empower, educate and inspire women through property and renovating. Bernadette was joined by Elizabeth Gordon and Rona Diola who shared their experiences of the retreat, discussing its purpose, benefits and success stories. The Wonder Women Retreat provides a creative and inspiring space for women who love to renovate and create profitable projects with property and Airbnb. The retreat brings together a supportive community to build a brain's trust with, develop lifelong friendships and engage in joint ventures. James Burgin, the retreat event manager also joins the conversation, and shares how the perfect venue for this year's retreat came about as well as some of the local highlights we will be experiencing. The team also discussed highlights of the five-day program and why this might be the perfect opportunity for you to jump in to power-up your renovating

In this podcast interview, Bernadette Janson speaks to Katrina Lumsden about how holiday home owners can use social media to boost bookings. Katrina, who is an interior designer and property investor, shares her expertise on Instagram and Facebook, and the importance of the human connection these platforms provide. She emphasizes how Instagram can offer an opportunity to connect with potential clients, particularly those in the older demographic who are still using Facebook. Throughout the interview you will pick up useful tips and insights into how to utilize social media to elevate holiday properties and attract more bookings. “Obviously you want to have a lot of followers because the more followers you've got, the more people eyes you've got on your business and on your property. But it's more about the engagement and the way that you're connecting with the people that you actually have within your community” - Katrina Lumsden EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Who is Katrina Lumsden 02:44 Ka

The She Renovates podcast, hosted by Bernadette Janson, is a source of inspiration and information for women who want to turn their passion for renovating properties into a profitable business. The podcast covers a range of topics from renovation and development strategies to business and finance advice. In this celebratory 200th episode, Bernadette is joined by James Burgin and Elizabeth Gordon to discuss the podcast’s evolution, the challenges of renovating and developing properties, and the benefits of the education provided by The School of Renovating... The podcast has become a popular resource for women looking to create a better future for themselves and their families through property renovation and development. Bernadette, Eilzabeth and James highlight the importance of empowering women to take control of their financial future and share valuable insights and tips for successful renovation projects. “The podcast is a great way to not only learn some tips and tricks, but also to get some insight int

In this episode, Bernadette walks listeners through the steps she would take to make decisions about how to maximize the performance and value of a four-bedroom, two-bathroom investment property in Grovedale, Victoria. Before diving into the property, Bernadette discusses an upcoming roadshow that will be touring Australia to help women make savvy property investment decisions. Bernadette then discusses the importance of research and determining whether a renovation should focus on increasing equity, cash flow, or both. Finally, she talks about the importance of desktop valuations and analyzing comparables to support property valuations. “If you are gonna make decisions that you'll spend money on, you need to dig down further and get more concrete numbers as to what you can expect.” -Bernadette Janson EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 01:15 The Ultimate Event for Smart Property Women 04:29 Considering Equity vs. Cash Flow 05:15 Desktop Valuation of the Property 07:30 - Assessment of Revenue throug

In this episode of She Renovates, Bernadette Janson speaks with Tina Dawes, an interior and building designer and the senior design consultant at Caroma showroom at the Design Center in Brisbane. Tina discusses the latest bathroom trends and products available for renovators, as well as the new Livable Housing laws and requirements for making homes more accessible. With over 30 years of experience in construction and renovating, Tina shares her expertise in the industry and offers valuable insights for those embarking on a renovation project. “I think the best thing I ever did was working on the tools with the boys on the site, getting my hands dirty because as a designer there's only a certain amount of things you can learn on a piece of paper or on a screen, and there's nothing quite like getting your hands dirty and seeing how it actually all goes together.” -Tina Dawes EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 00: 09 Who is Tina Dawes? 02:03 How Tina started in the construction industry. 05:50 What the

Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we sit down with Elizabeth Gordon, a successful property investor and developer who believes in the power of coaching and community. Elizabeth's passion for property investing has led her to undertake various projects, from renovation to Airbnb. Throughout her journey, she has always had coaches and mentors by her side, helping her navigate the ups and downs of the industry. In this episode, Elizabeth shares her experiences with two big property projects she undertook, the coaching programs she joined, the mistakes she made along the way, and how she managed when things didn't go according to plan. She also talks about her membership in Wonder Women, a like-minded community of women property investors and developers, and the value it brings to her life. Join us as Elizabeth shares her insights on the power of coaching and community, and how they have helped her achieve success in the property industry. Whether you are a seasoned property investor or just startin

In this podcast episode, Bernadette Janson interviews Lauren Maetzig, a full-time renovator, Airbnb superhost and mother of two young children. Lauren is a force to be reckoned with, having 5 Airbnb listings and recently started renovating a dilapidated 80-year-old house on her street. In this episode, Lauren talks about her passion for sustainable design and repurposing old buildings, and shares her inspiring story of how she turned a small profit from renovating a Melbourne apartment into a property portfolio that has given her financial freedom. Bernadette and Lauren also discuss how Lauren manages her time as a busy working mother and share tips on how to succeed in the renovation business. “In the first three podcasts that I listened to of yours, I just learned so much and it was amazing. So I really wanted to do the program, like the a 100K program cause I just wanted that, tell me how to do it and I'll do it. And that's kind of what your program's like.It's just you follow these steps and you'll get

“It's something I love to do and it's just a little hobby on the side, but it's definitely helped increase my confidence about the skills that I've learned, in your course, but it's helped me to feel like I've got a little bit more of a sort of safety net when it comes to savings and disposable income.” -Jenna Bradwell EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 00: 56 Who Is Jenna Bradwell? 01:57 The mindset to improve your situation with renovating 04:02 How did Jenna got started in the business of property inspections? 07:30  The concept of the third space. 11:37 How Jenna got into her first property? 13:56 How did Jenna meet Amanda Gould? 15:20 The realistic way to succeed 17:42 The power of renovating and the importance of having a financial rock. 23:56 How Jenna found trades post covid? Resources The School Of Renovating https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/ Ladies Financial Club https://www.ladiesfinanceclub.com/ Airtasker https://www.airtasker.automic.com.au/ The Barefoot In

At a time when many people are feeling fear around rising interest rates and the fluctuating property market, Bernadette Janson discusses 5 surprising renovation and micro-development strategies to minimise risk and maximise profit. “Buying something that's dirty, filthy, stinky, usually hoarders properties that nobody's willing to go near. And often the gold is in those properties, because they're so much undervalue, it gives you a lot of leeway.” -Bernadette Janson EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Tips for navigating the current market conditions. 01:24 Adjustments to manage your risk 02:14 Hold your property if necessary. 05:11 Short-term rental is best Plan B 06:06 Cosmetic Plus renovation 08:29 Taking advantage of the lower prices 10:35 Adding a land component to your project 12:41 Micro development 13:22 Renovating your principle place of residence 16:46 Renovating for Airbnb Resources The School Of Renovating https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/ Airbnb https://ww

In this She Renovates podcast, Bernadette Janson speaks to professional organiser, Virginia Wells about breakthrough ways to improve the quality of your renovation projects through better organisation. When Virginia Wells, a professional organizer, and productivity coach, helps a renovator tackle their chaotic project, she must overcome her client's denial of the problem and create custom storage solutions that are both manageable and efficient. "By having cupboards and storage that is able to be changed and adjustable shelves, you can make it easier to fit in what you want in any given space and create storage solutions that make you smile when you move in." Virginia Wells is a professional organizer located in Canberra and an accredited member of the Institute of Professional Organizers and the Institute for Challenging Disorganization. She enjoys helping people to let go of their stuff so they can live their life more harmoniously. Virginia Wells was faced with the challenge of organizing a space for m

“if I set up a structure today for someone and then they go and change their mind cuz they're a bit wishy-washy on the strategy and they do something different once that property's sold or if they keep it or whatever they end up doing, we can end up with an adverse tax outcome, which is not ideal.” -Brian Goodridge EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 00:24 Brian Goodridge of Goodridge Advisory 04:15 Why you need an accountant to help you buy a property 07:01 The first protocol for joint ventures and self-managed super funds 08:33 What are mistakes that renovators can avoid, by getting the right advice from an accountant? 10:26 Joint ventures and partnership agreements 12:57 Joint ventures is like getting married 14:04 The importance of the basics 18:01 Don’t buy a property you haven’t seen yet 22:10 The more work you put into it, the more likely you are to be successful Resources The School Of Renovating https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/ Brian Goodridge https://goodridgeadvisory.

“It's important to have a goal, and it's important to have a plan. Now, the goal never changes, but the plan must change because nothing ever stays the same, and you need to be able to negotiate all the things that you come across in your journey to achieve that goal” -Bernadette Janson EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 00:52 10 Tips For A Transformational 2023 With Renovating And Airbnb 02:15 Keep your eye on the prize 05:45 Feasibility feint 07:32 Get comfortable with talking and thinking about money 10:03 Focus on the learning experience 12:04 Learn to work your budget. 13:40 Go hard early 16:00 Work on your confidence and mindset 17:24 We aware that the cheapest isn't always the best 20:30 Surround yourself with ambitious people 22:06 Keep your eyes and ears open for opportunity. Resources Real Estate https://www.realestate.com.au/ The School Of Renovating https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/ Airbnb https://www.airbnb.com/ Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BE

“the other thing that I'm in the process of planning is a road show with my two business besties What we thought we would do is try and get the message out there before they get roped in by Spookers and whatever to buy something that's not in their best interest. So it's really about educating and making our women more savvy around property” -Bernadette Janson EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Mental Health 02:39 Stephen’s Retirement 03:45 Harriet and new grandchild. 04:23 Business retreat 05:51 Darley St. Project 09:27 Principal Place of Residence 16:29  Buying new studio property 17:41 Be more social 19:40 New Website (Shhe Renovates) 20:24 Wonder Women Community Model 26:18 Roadshow Resources The School Of Renovating https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/ Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3faoWlT Subscribe to Youtube: https://www

“With Airbnb, it's so much fun because you get to let your creativity run wild it's a really good strategy for someone that doesn't have property, but still wants to push up their cash flow.” -Bernadette Janson EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 00:29 10 Things to consider when buying a property 02:12 What is short term rental? 02:48  Location 04:40 Investigate the Demand 05:45 Buying a unit or house 06:56  Understand the state and local legislation around short-term rental. 08:16 New or existing property? 10:11 Uniqueness 11:08 Management 15:08 Capital gains tax implications 15:40 Spoil your guest Resources The School Of Renovating https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/ Maggies at Trentham https://www.thehousesdaylesford.com/accommodation/maggies-at-trentham/ Hosting With Heart https://hostingwithheart.net.au/ Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast https:/

“I really feel that sometimes we just lose sight of the end goal and just a few small tweaks could make the world of difference.” -Bernadette Janson EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 00:40 10 ways to avoid your renovation looking, amateur 06:09 White wall tiles 07:21 White Gloss Kitchen 08:40 Direct Stick Mirrors 09:30 Non-Standard Bench Heights 10:13 Floating Floor with Short Boards. 11:46 Roller Blinds for Window dressing 12:52 Exposed Curtain tracks 13:35 Acrylic Shower Bases 14:05 Fake Green walls Resources The School Of Renovating https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/ Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3faoWlT Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovating Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/renovatingsc Follow  on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating Follow  on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadette

“You can build a property like a modest size property with the idea of doing co-living. So you can do that, or as a renovator, you can do a retrofit to something and make it work.”  -Jo Vadillo EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:  00:00 Intro 00:55 Jo Vadillo (Property Women) 03:36 Jo's Co-living project. 06:30 Number of tenants 09:42 The two types of co-living property 12:56 Does Jo allow tenants that has pets? 16:16 The configuration of the property 22: 20 Jo’s project in Sydney 24:57 Airbnb  29:05 DA Development Application Resources  The School Of Renovating https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/  Property Women https://propertywomen.com.au/  Real Estate https://www.realestate.com.au/  Share Accommodations https://flatmates.com.au/ Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3faoWlT Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovating Follow

“Being an interior designer I guess by working with the build, I'm able to sort of offer inspiration, on a larger scale to more people. and, using these 3D spaces we can curate looks. To give them, more of an idea of what these products are gonna look like in, real space and hopefully, give them a bit of confidence in the product and, make them feel confident about their purchase.” -Laura Pittaway EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Laura Pittaway Background 02:23 What Does Laura do? 05:39 Do buyers consult with renovators? 08:45 What do renovators need to know about the build? 11:05 Delivery 11:49 What's common myth about this industry? 13:51 Trade account 14:17 Temple and Webster’s best selling product? Resources The School Of Renovating https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/ The Build by Temple & Webster https://www.thebuild.com.au/ Goldie Interior Designer https://www.laurapittawaydesign.com/ Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolo