How Faith & Purpose Built a Property Empire - Bankole Akinlade | TSP 055

This week I sit down with Bankole Akinlade, a multifaceted individual who wears many hats - Pastor, Author, Property Developer. In this episode we discus:

1. Bankole's Personal Journey
- Bankole's journey into property development
- Challenges when first moving to the UK
- Balancing pastoral work with business pursuits
2. Property Development Insights
- UK property market - competing with larger property developers
- Land banking and its impact on housing development
- The challenges of property development (dealing with contractors, quality control, managing stress etc.)
- Advice for beginners interested in property development
3. Faith, Purpose, and Personal Growth
- The concept of a "calling" and "burden" in finding your purpose
- The role of faith in business decisions and personal life
- Balancing different aspects of self (natural, business, and Christian perspectives)
- Reflections on God's purpose and dealing with adversity

Bankole Akinlade -   / kinladbanks  
Rocktower Homes -   / rocktower.homes  
Rindex Academy -   / therindexpropertyacademy  

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00:01:14 The current state of UK property market
00:04:01 Challenges of competing with larger developers
00:07:56 Bankole's journey to property development
00:14:40 Dealing with setbacks and financial difficulties
00:19:00 Taking risks and stepping out of comfort zones
00:23:47 Bankole's experience coming to the UK
00:28:08 Coping with struggles and maintaining faith [00:33:34] Balancing pastoral work and business
00:39:39 Managing stress in property development
00:45:25 Balancing Christian values with business decisions
00:52:30 Understanding one's calling and purpose
01:00:47 The concept of God's purpose and dealing with adversity
[01:06:38] Quick-fire questions: