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Steve Ash

From Investment Banking to Property Investment Success

In just six months, Steve Ash transitioned from investment banking to securing 36 property investment clients as a buyer’s agent. His background at Goldman Sachs, combined with his own eight-figure property portfolio, has positioned him as a trusted advisor for both high-net-worth clients and first-time investors.

Steve Ash

Steve Ash

  • Secured 36 clients in first 6 months
  • In track to hit $1 million in revenue
  • Built an 8-figure property portfolio
Prior Industry/Job
Investment Data Strategist at Goldman Sachs and Australian Super
Agency name
Property Strats
Niche
Investment Property Advisory
Heritage & Location
English heritage, based in Australia

“I just purely focus on investment clients and want to see them hit the same sort of goals that I’ve done and hit that financial freedom mark. It’s like Spider-Man – great power, great responsibility.”

After years at institutions including Goldman Sachs and Australian Super, Steve found himself at a crossroads after achieving financial freedom through his own property investments. Despite being offered a senior data architect position, he craved greater purpose.

“I’ve hit that financial freedom mark. What am I going to do next? I thought a buyer’s agency sounds good, almost like an investment property advisor.”

The transition required shifting from regular paychecks to entrepreneurship. Steve launched mid-2022, balancing it with his corporate role before going all-in around May-June 2023. His approach focuses on simplifying property investment for overwhelmed clients.

“BAI gave me the framework and confidence to build this business. Without it, I wouldn’t have had the clarity to grow this fast.”

Steve’s analytical skills help identify contrarian investment opportunities, while his agent relationships secure off-market deals. In six months, he’s expanded to a team of four and is on track to potentially hit $1 million in revenue in his first year. Steve is aiming for 72 clients within his first year and, eventually an eight-figure business, focusing on the compounding effect of consistent daily actions.

“To get to eight figures, it’s not gonna happen overnight. It’s the day-to-day things, the tough things. If you keep kicking goals for clients, that’ll come.”

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