Why I Quit Climbing the Corporate Ladder to Build a Property Portfolio | Episode 73: Mariam Radi

Mariam Radi swapped the security of a corporate law career for the uncertainty of property development and became an award-winning property investor before 30. But what really drives that kind of success?How do you take the leap from comfort and security into risk and growth? What are the telltale signs someone will succeed in business and property? What are the key ingredients to building a power team that actually works? And why might insecurity be the hidden advantage behind it all?This is a conversation about mindset, entrepreneurship, and building wealth through property.Contact Mariam:https://instagram.com/itsmariamradi/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 2026!Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community.Join the waitlist to be first to hear when tickets are released: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk/be-first-in-line-202600:00 Coming up00:37 Are some people born driven or can you learn it?03:50 How to know if you’ve got what it takes to succeed in property 07:01 Ad: Property Developer Show & Tide08:36 Cont: How to know if you’ve got what it takes to succeed in property 09:20 Leaving a safe career for property 17:15 Permitted development 22:06 The secret to building a power team that delivers 24:53 Scaling and growing the business 33:28 Ad: Vast Commercial Finance34:18 Cont: Scaling and growing the business 37:57 The mindset of a risk-taker42:53 Thinking of leaving your 9-5? Here’s what you need to know first Thank 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.