The Top 1% Podcast

Ep 22 | From Zero Followers to Australia's #1 Real Estate Podcast: Both Sides

The Top 1% Podcast

Show Notes

Kevin Buchanan and Daniel Biddle went from 23 and 26-year-olds with zero followers to building Australia's largest real estate podcast. In this raw conversation, the Both Sides hosts reveal the brutal realities behind podcast success that most won't tell you.

00:00 - Introduction to Both Sides journey 01:23 - Welcome to the show 03:09 - How you felt interviewing big names at 23 & 26 08:25 - Why starting a podcast was the best advice 12:40 - The mirror effect: what successful people taught you 16:06 - Your spiritual journey and finding balance 20:03 - Josh Morrissey partnership and stepping back 26:04 - Kevin's thoughts on how it's all played out 28:11 - Have you ever come close to stopping? 33:10 - Graham Home's $50K giveaway success story 39:06 - The power of note-taking and preparation 44:27 - Investment costs: "I nearly vomited at our monthly costs" 46:16 - Have you ever come close to stopping the podcast? 52:48 - What's been the biggest difference since first episode? 55:57 - What advice would you give to your 27-year-old self? 59:27 - What pisses you off most in the market? 1:09:25 - What is the ultimate goal with Both Sides? 1:15:41 - Brutal truth and best piece of advice

Want to learn my exact strategy for building a successful property portfolio? Check out School of Property for a step-by-step investing blueprint that's helped thousands of Aussies start and scale their investments: https://schoolofproperty.com.au

Follow me for more investing & business insights: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samgordonproperty Business: https://www.instagram.com/australianpropertyscout Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thetoponepercentpodcast

Follow Bothsides Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bothsides_podcast

#BothSides #RealEstatePodcast #PodcastSuccess #TopOnePercent #Entrepreneurship #RealEstate #BusinessStrategy #PodcastGrowth

The content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial, business, or legal advice. The hosts and guests of the podcast are sharing their personal opinions and experiences, which may not be applicable to your unique situation. We strongly recommend that you seek the advice of a qualified financial advisor, business consultant, or legal professional before making any financial or business decisions. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided. All information is provided "as is" without any guarantees of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or results obtained from the use of this information. Any references to specific financial products, companies, or services are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast or its hosts. By listening to this podcast, you agree that the podcast and its affiliates are not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for any actions taken based on the information provided in this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More from The Top 1% Podcast

Apr 27, 2026

Join host Sam Gordon for an extraordinary episode of the Top 1% Podcast that goes deep into raw, personal stories of resilience, survival, and transformation. In this compilation edition, you’ll hear ultra-high-performing guests open up about the real-life struggles, traumas, and pivotal moments that shaped their drive and success.

Apr 13, 2026

The Top 1% Podcast, hosted by Sam Gordon, dives deep into the journeys and mindsets of ultra high-performing individuals from diverse backgrounds, revealing the raw challenges, setbacks, and fears they've faced—and, more importantly, how they've overcome them. In this inspiring compilation episode, guests like Jack Delosa share honest accounts of experiencing both meteoric success and destabilising hardship, confronting failure, self-doubt, and the relentless pursuit of personal growth. Through powerful storytelling and candid conversation, the episode explores how embracing hardship, building resilience, and maintaining self-belief are essential to reaching the true "top 1%" in life and business.

Mar 31, 2026

In this episode of the Top 1% Podcast, Sam Gordon dives deep with a compilation of high performers, entrepreneurs, athletes, and business leaders to uncover the essential character traits and life lessons that separate the best from the rest. Through candid, often vulnerable stories about overcoming adversity, embracing persistence through pain, and developing resilience, guests share how their early experiences, setbacks, and even failures forged their drive and self-belief. The conversation explores topics like the power of compounding effort, staying focused in a world full of distractions, the true nature of wealth and motivation, and why backing yourself and learning from mentors who have walked the path—matters most. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for your business journey or personal growth, this episode is brimming with practical wisdom, relatable struggles, and strategies for building a fulfilling, high-performing life.

Dec 17, 2025

Four of Australia's most successful entrepreneurs sit down together for the first time ever in this explosive year-end roundtable. Sammy Gordon (AFR Fast 100 four years running, Young Entrepreneur of the Year), Jack Delosa (five-time AFR Young Rich Lister, founder of The Entourage), Geoff Jowett (serial entrepreneur behind Vision Personal Training and Body Trim), and Josh Morrissey (Co-Founder of Hive Property) share the raw, unfiltered lessons that shaped their success.

Oct 28, 2025

From a Thai refugee camp to building a $1.3 billion mortgage empire - Hung Chuy's story is nothing short of extraordinary. Born in a refugee camp after his family fled Cambodia's killing fields, Hung arrived in Australia with nothing and faced childhood trauma that could have destroyed him. Instead, it fuelleld his rise.

See all episodes →