Matt Srama: From NRL Player to Property Investor, Buyer’s Agent & Entrepreneur
Built Different PodcastShow Notes
Former Gold Coast Titans player Matt Srama joins Built Different for an honest conversation about elite sport, identity, resilience, and building wealth after football. After injuries forced an early end to his NRL career, Matt pivoted into property investing and entrepreneurship, building a portfolio of more than 20 properties while launching a successful Gold Coast buyer’s agency. But this episode goes far deeper than property. Matt opens up about: The sacrifices required to become a professional athlete Why hard work always beats talent when talent stops working The mental pressure of elite sport Identity loss after retirement How injuries changed the course of his life Building wealth through property investing Scaling a business after sport The importance of grit, discipline, and self-belief Why “your business is what you do, not who you are.” The hidden “success tax” high performers pay This is a powerful conversation about purpose, ambition, mindset, reinvention, and learning how to build a life beyond the jersey. Whether you’re an athlete, investor, entrepreneur, or someone navigating a major life transition, this episode is packed with lessons that will stay with you long after it finishes. Connect with Atelier Wealth If you're looking to build a strategic property portfolio, the team at Atelier Wealth helps investors structure finance to grow long-term wealth through property. Follow us on social media @_builtdifferentpodcast Book a strategy call: https://www.atelierwealth.com.au Subscribe: Subscribe for weekly conversations with Australia’s top investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. New episodes every Monday at 7AM.
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