A million years plan and being philosophical with Bingbing Chang

Alex is with Bingbing who pivoted from a successful corporate career into the entrepreneurial space and founded a multi-million-pound property business. They talk in-depth about her journey and the differences between being a successful employee and an entrepreneur. Bingbing explains that she never intended to be an entrepreneur but its brought her fulfilment and the opportunity to make a contribution that makes a difference to others. This is a great opportunity to hear about a fascinating career and business journey that will inspire and motivate. Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/bizwm   KEY TAKEAWAYS There was not a single part of me that was entrepreneurial until there was the need. I find life as an entrepreneur very fulfilling and know its who I am. For me being an entrepreneur was about having a direct connection to what I wanted to do and who I wanted to be. The direct fulfilment loop is what makes being an entrepreneur worthwhile. Everybody has a journey and most at the beginning will have a period as an employee. It’s vital to invest in yourself. The success of your business and what you achieve is a direct result of you and your world. My success and motivation are about the contribution I can make to other people. We are all continually evolving and the learning journey is continual. It a learning journey for any individual to be able to speak the truth and be themselves. It’s important to systemise, create a brand value and position yourself. As a buyer of a business, you look at the person who is running the business. Invest in mentorship, coaching and mastermind programs   BEST MOMENTS ‘If you have limited money it’s about spreading your risk and thinking creatively about how to use it to achieve growth’ ‘Before you can run a successful business or property portfolio you have to become the person who can do that’ ‘This is the moment where great opportunities present themselves across all areas of business’   VALUABLE RESOURCES Business, Wealth and Mindset podcast series   ABOUT THE GUEST Bingbing has many job titles, mother of two crazy boys, entrepreneur, coach/mentor, property investor, financial and joint venture strategist, wife, daughter, friend, armature yogi, keen runner...  But first and foremost, she is... Bingbing, founded multi-million £ property business, passionate about teaching & supporting everyone to achieve their freedom through entrepreneurship.   Yet, her journey to the business world was totally unexpected. Born in a poverty-stricken family in China during the very communist days when meals were dished out using coupons, she studied and worked her way out of China, then Singapore, The Netherlands and eventually, the UK. She always thought life has one path: study hard, get good grades then good jobs, work hard to keep your job, get married, have children, pay off mortgage... tadah, you can claim success.    If life didn't throw her a curveball in the form of a child with special needs, she would have stayed in her hibernation as a "high-flying" employee forever. But life did and after paying A LOT for therapy, life's path completely changed.      ABOUT THE HOST   Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs). He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference. Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.   CONTACT METHOD Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/ Twitter - @alex_sapala https://twitter.com/alex_sapala You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ