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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 2H 10M

I Built The Dream Life....Then Realised I Was Trapped - Property Developer Rob Barr

from The Talking Tradesman · host Russell Payne

In this episode, Rob Barr shares the journey that took him from tradesman to property developer, and the hard lessons that came with it.Find Rob Here-https://www.instagram.com/robrealproperty?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Rob built the life many people aspire to — the nice house, the car, the lifestyle. But behind the scenes, he realised he’d created a system where he was constantly chasing money just to maintain the life he’d built. What looked like success from the outside eventually led him to rock bottom.That moment forced a complete rethink.Rob made the bold decision to sell everything and move to Spain with his family in search of a better quality of life and a life built around purpose rather than pressure.We also dive into mental health, financial struggles, societal expectations around success, and why chasing status can leave people feeling trapped rather than fulfilled. Rob shares his thoughts on the state of the NHS, UK politics, the future of jobs in the age of AI, and the mindset needed to build resilience when life doesn’t go to plan.This is a powerful conversation about redefining success, breaking free from the pressures of modern life, and building a life that actually makes you happy.Headline sponsor - Zinsser uk Merch Sponsor - Branded By Sammi

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