EPISODE · Dec 29, 2025 · 35 MIN
Property Spruikers Exposed: Sales Tactics, Target Markets & Red Flags (Bonus)
from The Follio Property Podcast · host Lachlan Delahunty and Reece Beddall
This is one of the most important episodes we’ve ever recorded.Off the back of our previous episodes calling out property spruikers, we received an overwhelming amount of feedback and more disturbing stories.In this bonus episode, we go deep inside the sales tactics used by property spruikers/scams; how they emotionally manipulate investors, and why near-retirees and people with superannuation are their primary target.We unpack:How fear is used to break people down before selling anythingWhy off-the-plan property is pushed so aggressivelyHow commissions of $80,000–$90,000 per sale influence adviceWhy “doing nothing” is used as a weaponThe warning signs every investor and their family needs to know This might not be the episode for everyone, but we want to send out a warning to yourself or those you may know being targeted by unsolicited advice and sales scams. If you know someone aged 45–60 with superannuation who’s been pitched property as a retirement solution ,please share this episode with them.Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction02:08 Calling Out Property Spruikers/Scams09:33 Who Do These Spruikers Target?10:54 The Hidden Sales Tactics The Spruikers Use19:23 Real Advice Or Marketing Ploy? 23:39 How To Know If You're Being Given Bad Advice?26:25 Why You Need To Be Protective Of Your Superannuation28:26 Don't Get SMSF Advice From A Property Advisor (Illegal)31:17 How To Fix A Bad Investment/PortfolioKey Themes: Property spruikers/scamsProperty spruiker/scam tacticsProperty investment scams AustraliaOff-the-plan property risksUnsolicited property adviceProperty investment red flagsSuperannuation property investingSMSF property investing risks🚨 Thanks to everyone for subscribing and commenting. Click the link below to enter the formal draw for a chance to have a free 1-1 portfolio review with Lachlan. Winners will be announced in the new year. Stay tuned! https://441711975.hs-sites-ap1.com/follio-property-podcast-subscribers#PropertyInvesting #AustralianProperty #PropertySpruikers #PropertyScam #PropertyInvestmentScam #Superannuation #SMSF #OffThePlan #OffThePlanProperty #FinancialEducation #InvestorWarning
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This is one of the most important episodes we’ve ever recorded.Off the back of our previous episodes calling out property spruikers, we received an overwhelming amount of feedback and more disturbing stories.In this bonus episode, we go deep inside the sales tactics used by property spruikers/scams; how they emotionally manipulate investors, and why near-retirees and people with superannuation are their primary target.We unpack:How fear is used to break people down before selling anythingWhy off-the-plan property is pushed so aggressivelyHow commissions of $80,000–$90,000 per sale influence adviceWhy “doing nothing” is used as a weaponThe warning signs every investor and their family needs to know This might not be the episode for everyone, but we want to send out a warning to yourself or those you may know being targeted by unsolicited advice and sales scams. If you know someone aged 45–60 with superannuation who’s been pitched property as a retirement solution ,please share this episode with them.Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction02:08 Calling Out Property Spruikers/Scams09:33 Who Do These Spruikers Target?10:54 The Hidden Sales Tactics The Spruikers Use19:23 Real Advice Or Marketing Ploy? 23:39 How To Know If You're Being Given Bad Advice?26:25 Why You Need To Be Protective Of Your Superannuation28:26 Don't Get SMSF Advice From A Property Advisor (Illegal)31:17 How To Fix A Bad Investment/PortfolioKey Themes: Property spruikers/scamsProperty spruiker/scam tacticsProperty investment scams AustraliaOff-the-plan property risksUnsolicited property adviceProperty investment red flagsSuperannuation property investingSMSF property investing risks🚨 Thanks to everyone for subscribing and commenting. Click the link below to enter the formal draw for a chance to have a free 1-1 portfolio review with Lachlan. Winners will be announced in the new year. Stay tuned! https://441711975.hs-sites-ap1.com/follio-property-podcast-subscribers#PropertyInvesting #AustralianProperty #PropertySpruikers #PropertyScam #PropertyInvestmentScam #Superannuation #SMSF #OffThePlan #OffThePlanProperty #FinancialEducation #InvestorWarning
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