Three years on from losing my dad, I found myself reflecting on that period of life looking through photos, revisiting notes on my phone, and thinking about the moments surrounding his illness, passing, funeral, and wake.

This episode isn't a memoir or a full overview of his life. It's simply a personal reflection on a difficult chapter, the lessons that came from that time 3 years ago, and a few perspectives that have stayed with me ever since.

I hope there's something in here that resonates with you.

Success and Failure are both very predictable.

I hope you enjoy.

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In this Deals Deals Deals episode of the The Blueprint Podcast, host Mark Barrett is joined by investor, entrepreneur and Property Entrepreneur Board Member Chris Moss.

Chris shares how he transitioned from building a £1m buy-to-let portfolio in Newcastle into larger partnership-led developments and block investments in Dublin, contributing towards a €10 million portfolio generating approximately €30,000 per month cashflow.

The conversation covers scaling through strategic partnerships, raising investor finance, structuring larger developments and recycling capital to accelerate portfolio growth.

Chris shares lessons on building credibility, attracting investors and thinking bigger through long-term wealth strategies.

Chris also breaks down a recent development project that created over €900,000 in equity uplift:

• Purchase Price: €831,000

• Refurbishment Costs: €525,000

• Total Costs: €1.54m

• End Value: €2.45m

• Equity Created: €912k+

• Monthly Income: €10,440+

Success and Failure are both very predictable.

I hope you enjoy.

Work With Mark / The HMO Agent:

If you're an Investor or HMO landlord and want to:

• Discuss investment opportunities

• Explore long-term lease options

• Sell your HMOs, blocks or portfolio

• Build or scale your portfolio

Visit: www.thehmoagent.com

Arrange a call with Mark: https://calendar.app.google/Q7DMSzZ7cqtWdUf36

Connect with Chris Moss:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismoss.1/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/c.moss.11

If your business can't run without you, it isn't built properly yet.

At the Blueprint Summer Retreat, 14–16 July 2026, you'll learn how to build a business that runs without your constant involvement.

Three days. Real structure. Proven Blueprints.

Learn more: https://theblueprintretreat.co.uk/

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Project management is one of the most valuable skills in business and development, yet most projects fail because of poor communication, weak systems, delayed decisions and lack of control.

In this episode, I break down the top 10 skills every project manager needs to develop to successfully manage small and medium-sized developments, keep projects on track, control budgets, manage teams, and deliver consistently under pressure.

If you're involved in property, construction, business, or development, this episode will help you become a more effective operator and leader.

The aim of the game is on time and on budget and this is the blueprint you need to achieve it.

Success and Failure are both very predictable.

I hope you enjoy.

Stuck in the day-to-day of your business or job?

Most people know how to make money, but very few know how to turn that income into long-term, lasting wealth.

That's exactly what I'll be covering in The LOTS Academy Webinar: WORK ONCE, EARN FOREVER – The Living Off The Steam™ Blueprint.

Join me on Wednesday, 27 May, from 1:00pm – 2:30pm, where I'll show you how to start shifting from income through activity to income from assets.

👉 Secure your place

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A full-circle moment — from teenage mobile discos to owning a 30,000 sq ft pub, club, and hotel.

In this episode, I break down our newest acquisition of a large 30,000sqft mixed-use pub, club and hotel and the strategic pivot behind it.

What started as a long-held ambition to own a nightclub has evolved into a commercial development opportunity, with plans to transform the site into 60–80 residential units targeting an estimated £6.5M-£7M end value.

In this episode, I unpack the thinking behind the deal, why the nightclub market alone no longer stacks up, and how to identify higher-value exit strategies within existing assets.

This is for anyone looking to step into larger, more sophisticated development projects.

Success and Failure are both very predictable.

I hope you enjoy.

Ready to get in shape without the crash diets, punishment, or guesswork?

Akash and the team at RNT Fitness are offering our Property Entrepreneur listeners an exclusive 2026 offer with expert 1-1 coaching and a proven transformation methodology.

Visit www.rntfitness.com/property-entrepreneur to find out more.

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This episode breaks down the Blueprint for high-performing employees and entrepreneurs who are already earning well but want to transition to true financial independence.

Making money in business is often just another form of employment - you work, you earn, you repeat. But real wealth is built differently. It comes from working once, acquiring assets, and earning from them forever.

In this podcast, I will walk you through the exact framework to shift from income generation to asset ownership - the path that leads to Living Off The Steam™, not the salary. Income from assets not income from activity.

If your goal is to join the top 1.8% in the UK - those with a seven-figure net wealth, a six-figure income, and complete financial independence - this episode lays out the roadmap.

For those of you that are serious and taking this to the next step, visit www.LivingOffTheSteam.co.uk now for free resources, a unique and proven Blueprint, and the ability to apply to join our online academy.

Work once, earn forever. Living Off The Steam™. That's the only game in town.

Success and Failure are both very predictable.

I hope you enjoy.

Learn directly from 7-figure entrepreneurs and mentors.
Proven frameworks. Real execution. Blueprint Summer Retreat.
19–21 May 2026 | Learn more: https://theblueprintretreat.co.uk/

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Most people assume now is the wrong time to buy their dream home. The reality? It's one of the best opportunities in years—if you know how to play the game.

In this episode, I break down what's really happening in the UK housing market, why seven-figure homes are sitting unsold, and how you can use that to your advantage in the same way that I did.

Using this simple three-step blueprint I will show you how to secure your dream house without needing to be the richest buyer in the room—just the most strategic.

We cover how to negotiate below market value, how to control property without owning it through lease options, and how to secure deals today with delayed completion.

If you're willing to think differently, act creatively, and play the long game, your dream home might be far more accessible than you think.

When you can see it, you can believe it, you can achieve it.

Time to Think Big.

Success and Failure are both very predictable.

I hope you enjoy.

Most people wait for certainty.
The best investors move first.

If you want to master the market, negotiate strategically, and structure deals others overlook —
join the Blueprint Summer Retreat, 19–22 May 2026.

Three full days working on your strategy, your structure, and your long-term wealth plan.

Learn more: https://theblueprintretreat.co.uk/

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In this milestone episode of The Blueprint Podcast, Mark Barrett is joined by Dan Hill to review the first 50 deals featured on the Deals, Deals, Deals episode series.

Across these deals:

£30M+ equity created

£5M+ profit generated

£5M+ annual cashflow achieved

We cover:

• A breakdown of the Wealth Hierarchy and Financial Fortress concepts

• Real examples of deals across cashflow, profit and equity strategies

• Key patterns that have emerged from analysing 50+ real property deals

• A summary of the most common lessons shared by guests

• Mark's own insights from hosting and reviewing every episode

If you're looking to:

• Achieve financial and time freedom

• Build or scale your Financial Fortress

• Understand how different strategies fit together

• Create long-term wealth through property

Then this episode gives you a clear, real-world perspective based on actual deals — not theory.

Dan Hill shares his perspective on:

• The Wealth Hierarchy framework

• Building a Financial Fortress

• How to approach deals depending on your level of experience and capital

• The best strategy no matter what your situation

The Big Takeaway is that the best investors consistently:

• Invest in themselves

• Understand their numbers

• Focus on the right strategy

• And build towards long-term assets

Success and Failure are both very predictable.

I hope you enjoy.

Work With Mark / The HMO Agent:

If you're an Investor or HMO landlord and want to:

• Discuss investment opportunities

• Explore long-term lease options

• Sell your HMOs, blocks or portfolio

• Build or scale your portfolio

Visit: www.thehmoagent.com

Arrange a call with Mark: https://calendar.app.google/Q7DMSzZ7cqtWdUf36

The patterns are clear. The Blueprints work.
If you want to build equity, profit, and long-term cashflow with structure - not guesswork -
join us at the Blueprint Summer Retreat, 19–22 May 2026.
See how it works: https://theblueprintretreat.co.uk/

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After the huge response to our last episode—where we broke down the risks of global conflict and how to de-risk, deleverage, and diversify—this one takes it further.

This is The Rules and Returns Blueprint that every investor needs to ensure they can not only survive but thrive in the current market.

In this episode of The Blueprint Podcast, I walk you through the exact framework I've used to complete over £100 million worth of property deals—one that's been battle-tested through uncertainty, volatility, and shifting markets including making over £5m extra profit by doing deals through the 2 years of lockdown!

This is unique, it's proven and it's a four-step blueprint you must have if you are out there doing deals right now.

Inspired by Warren Buffet, if you want maximum margins and minimum risk in your investing strategy, this is the only blueprint you need.

Success and Failure are both very predictable.

I hope you enjoy

Success isn't luck — it's understanding what others miss.
Learn how to spot and structure winning deals at BSR, 19–21 May 2026.
Find out more: https://theblueprintretreat.co.uk/

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