How He Got Started in Property… After Prison and Hitting Rock Bottom | Ian Cowie: Ep 69

Ian Cowie shares his remarkable journey from addiction and prison to building a growing property portfolio while working full-time as a scaffolder. Once trapped in a cycle of drugs and violence that landed him a 9-year prison sentence, Ian hit rock bottom during lockdown and made the decision to turn his life around.Today, he’s not only a property investor with 14 properties (and 10 more in legals), but also an full-time scaffolder, ultramarathon runner, mountain climber, and devoted parent.We dive into:- His early struggles with addiction and prison life- The turning point during lockdown that changed everything- How he built his portfolio to 14 properties in 4 years- Why comfort is the killer of growth- The mindset that drives him to keep pushing limits in both property and fitnessThis is a brutally honest, no-excuses story about resilience, risk-taking, and building a better future.Contact Ian:https://instagram.com/ian_cowie_property/https://linkedin.com/in/ian-cowie-419b33119/Property Developer Show:https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershowhttps://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-showhttps://facebook.com/propertydevelopershowJoin us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2025!Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community.Register for your FREE tickets now: https://www.propertydevelopershow.co.uk00:00 Coming up00:29 From drugs & prison to ultramarathons & property08:33 Ad: Property Developer Show + Tide11:05 The first property deal14:50 Lessons and mistakes from early deals19:48 Advice to my younger self25:54 Ad: Vast 28:02 Growing from 1 to 10+ properties31:36 Building a team and working with contractors39:30 Why boring work builds success41:43 Ad: Roma Finance46:52 How to connect with IanThank you to our sponsors:Tide Business - The all-in-one business finance platform designed to run your property business better. Open a Business Current account with them and spend £100 to get £50 cashback. T&C's apply. Sign up link:  https://glnk.io/91954/property-developer-show9gz.Promocode: PDSVast Commercial FinanceWebsite: https://vastcommercialfinance.com/Email: [email protected] Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.