Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast

Ep. 313: The Mindset Shift That Builds High-Return Portfolios, with Rishi Bajaj

Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Rishi Bajaj, Director of InvestVise and a property strategist helping clients build high-return portfolios that thrive even in shifting economic conditions. Rishi brings a wealth of lived experience, from buying his first property during the GFC, to building a multi-country portfolio, to guiding everyday Australians through the overwhelm of investing. His story is full of setbacks, lessons, and wins that shape how he helps clients today.

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