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The Blueprint Podcast
Hosted by Daniel Hill · EN
Welcome to The Blueprint podcast with Daniel Hill.
On this stripped back podcast we'll be going behind the scenes with special guests to provide insight and inspiration on all things business, life and the realities of high performance in practice
The Blueprint podcast has been launched to share the mindset, experience and unique and proven blueprints that have enabled Daniel to build PPN UK, one of the UKs Leading Property Groups, win Entrepreneur of the Year in both age categories and break a World Record through his Charity Get up Give Back.
Success and failure are both very predictable, we hope you enjoy!
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360 - Special Edition: 50 Deals Reviewed | £30M Equity | £5M Profit | £5M Cashflow
May 100:58:38Tap to summarizeIn this milestone episode of The Blueprint Podcast, Mark Barrett is joined by Dan Hill to review the first 50 deals featured on the Deals, Deals, Deals episode series. Across these deals: £30M+ equity created £5M+ profit generated £5M+ annual cashflow achieved We cover: A breakdown of the Wealth Hierarchy and Financial Fortress concepts Real examples of deals across cashflow, profit and equity strategies Key patterns that have emerged from analysing 50+ real property deals A summary of the most common lessons shared by guests Mark's own insights from hosting and reviewing every episode If you're looking to: Achieve financial and time freedom Build or scale your Financial Fortress Understand how different strategies fit together Create long-term wealth through property Then this episode gives you a clear, real-world perspective based on actual deals — not theory. Dan Hill shares his perspective on: The Wealth Hierarchy framework Building a Financial Fortress How to approach deals depending on your level of experience and capital The best strategy no matter what your situation The Big Takeaway is that the best investors consistently: Invest in themselves Understand their numbers Focus on the right strategy And build towards long-term assets Success and Failure are both very predictable. I hope you enjoy. Work With Mark / The HMO Agent: If you're an Investor or HMO landlord and want to: Discuss investment opportunities Explore long-term lease options Sell your HMOs, blocks or portfolio Build or scale your portfolio Visit: www.thehmoagent.com Arrange a call with Mark: https://calendar.app.google/Q7DMSzZ7cqtWdUf36 The patterns are clear. The Blueprints work. If you want to build equity, profit, and long-term cashflow with structure - not guesswork - join us at the Blueprint Summer Retreat, 19–22 May 2026. See how it works: https://theblueprintretreat.co.uk/ Want to learn more? 👥 Join 13K.5+ property entrepreneurs and business owners in our free Property Entrepreneur Facebook Group - a community built on shared knowledge, proven strategies, and support from those on the same journey.. 👉 The Property Entrepreneurs Community 📺 Want to see my proven Blueprints in action? Subscribe to The Blueprint YouTube Channel for powerful, practical content on how to start, scale, or sell a business in property — straight from the source. 👉 Watch & Subscribe Now Follow me on Social: Instagram: @danielhill_official Facebook: @PropertyEntrepreneurOfficial LinkedIn: @propertyentrepreneur Check out our new Instagram: @propertyentrepreneur_uk
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359 - Rules & Returns Blueprint
Apr 2800:19:54Tap to summarizeAfter the huge response to our last episode—where we broke down the risks of global conflict and how to de-risk, deleverage, and diversify—this one takes it further. This is The Rules and Returns Blueprint that every investor needs to ensure they can not only survive but thrive in the current market. In this episode of The Blueprint Podcast, I walk you through the exact framework I've used to complete over £100 million worth of property deals—one that's been battle-tested through uncertainty, volatility, and shifting markets including making over £5m extra profit by doing deals through the 2 years of lockdown! This is unique, it's proven and it's a four-step blueprint you must have if you are out there doing deals right now. Inspired by Warren Buffet, if you want maximum margins and minimum risk in your investing strategy, this is the only blueprint you need. Success and Failure are both very predictable. I hope you enjoy Success isn't luck — it's understanding what others miss. Learn how to spot and structure winning deals at BSR, 19–21 May 2026. Find out more: https://theblueprintretreat.co.uk/ Want to learn more? 👥 Join 13K.5+ property entrepreneurs and business owners in our free Property Entrepreneur Facebook Group - a community built on shared knowledge, proven strategies, and support from those on the same journey.. 👉 The Property Entrepreneurs Community 📺 Want to see my proven Blueprints in action? Subscribe to The Blueprint YouTube Channel for powerful, practical content on how to start, scale, or sell a business in property — straight from the source. 👉 Watch & Subscribe Now Follow me on Social: Instagram: @propertyentrepreneur_ Facebook: @PropertyEntrepreneurOfficial LinkedIn: @propertyentrepreneur Check out our new Instagram: @propertyentrepreneur_uk
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358 - THE WAR – Derisk, Deleverage, Diversify Blueprint
Apr 2100:21:09Tap to summarizeTensions are rising. Global stability is fragile. Supply chains, capital markets, and investor confidence are shifting faster than most people are prepared for. This episode of The Blueprint Podcast breaks down a clear, strategic response to uncertain times not based on fear, but on control. This is about being early, not reactive. When conditions tighten, those who are prepared stay in control and those who don't tumble with the markets Success and Failure are both very predictable. I hope you enjoy. If you know you're capable of more, this is where structure meets ambition. Join us at BSR, 19–21 May 2026. Explore the retreat: https://theblueprintretreat.co.uk/ Want to learn more? 👥 Join 13K.5+ property entrepreneurs and business owners in our free Property Entrepreneur Facebook Group - a community built on shared knowledge, proven strategies, and support from those on the same journey.. 👉 The Property Entrepreneurs Community 📺 Want to see my proven Blueprints in action? Subscribe to The Blueprint YouTube Channel for powerful, practical content on how to start, scale, or sell a business in property — straight from the source. 👉 Watch & Subscribe Now Follow me on Social: Instagram: @propertyentrepreneur_ Facebook: @PropertyEntrepreneurOfficial LinkedIn: @propertyentrepreneur Check out our new Instagram: @propertyentrepreneur_uk
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357 - Hall of Fame Podcast: Lyndsay Yuill – Finding Balance with a Clear Vision for Growth
Apr 1500:28:15Tap to summarizeIn this Hall of Fame episode of The Blueprint Podcast, Katie Harvey sits down with Lyndsay Yuill, Founder and Sales Director of Rentlocally, as she enters the Property Entrepreneur Hall of Fame having achieved her Financial Fortress. Lyndsay shares how clarity of vision and a structured approach to business enabled her to step back from day-to-day operations, reduce her working hours, and build a strong management team that allows the business to thrive without relying on her constant presence. Over her three-year journey with Property Entrepreneur, Lyndsay has focused on planning, systems and delegation to transition into a more strategic leadership role while maintaining growth and performance. The conversation explores Lyndsay's commitment to Life by Design, balancing family, health and leadership while building a resilient, people-focused business with long-term financial security. A Property Entrepreneur Virtual Entrepreneur of the Year and leader of a multi-award-winning agency, Lyndsay demonstrates how the right structure and clarity can help you scale a business while reclaiming your time. Success and Failure are both very predictable. We hope you enjoy....! Strategy, systems, finance, marketing — aligned into one clear plan. Blueprint Summer Retreat, 19–21 May 2026. Find out more: https://theblueprintretreat.co.uk/ Want to learn more? 👥 Join 13K.5+ property entrepreneurs and business owners in our free Property Entrepreneur Facebook Group - a community built on shared knowledge, proven strategies, and support from those on the same journey.. 👉 The Property Entrepreneurs Community 📺 Want to see my proven Blueprints in action? Subscribe to The Blueprint YouTube Channel for powerful, practical content on how to start, scale, or sell a business in property — straight from the source. 👉 Watch & Subscribe Now Follow me on Social: Instagram: @propertyentrepreneur_ Facebook: @PropertyEntrepreneurOfficial LinkedIn: @propertyentrepreneur Check out our new Instagram: @propertyentrepreneur_uk
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356 - 12 Week Year Blueprint - What a Winter!!
Apr 1400:22:41Tap to summarizeIn 12 weeks, I locked in and executed more than most people would hope for in a month: 1. Launched a brand new business: The Hill Family Office 2. Built the brand, business plan, website, PDPs and full team recruitment and onboarding from scratch 3. Completed a full year's worth of deals before the year even began!! Results: Hill Family Office now Live PLUS £5.3m New Acquisitions £10m+ GDV £2.25m equity 114 new units secured £34k+ new net monthly cashflow In this episode of The Blueprint Podcast, I break down exactly how it was done through the Hunt Like a Lion Blueprint which is built on the 12 Week Year philosophy, a Property Entrepreneur methodology and how I've approached building businesses for as long as I can remember. Explore the Hill Family Office now to get an insight to what we've built at: www.Hill-Family.com If you want to do this alongside us, join one of this year's Blueprint Summer Retreats. www.TheBlueprintRetreat.co.uk Success and Failure are both very predictable. We hope you enjoy....! Systemise. Scale. Structure for freedom. Join the Blueprint Summer Retreat, 19–21 May 2026. Learn more: https://theblueprintretreat.co.uk/ Want to learn more? 👥 Join 13K.5+ property entrepreneurs and business owners in our free Property Entrepreneur Facebook Group — a community built on shared knowledge, proven strategies, and support from those on the same journey.. 👉 The Property Entrepreneurs Community 📺 Want Daniel's proven Blueprints in action? Subscribe to The Blueprint YouTube Channel for powerful, practical content on how to start, scale, or sell a business in property — straight from the source. 👉 Watch & Subscribe Now Follow Daniel on Social: Instagram: @propertyentrepreneur_ Facebook: @PropertyEntrepreneurOfficial LinkedIn: @propertyentrepreneur Check out our new Instagram: @propertyentrepreneur_uk
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355 - Daniel Hill and Katie Harvey go Six Rounds!
Apr 701:08:37Tap to summarizeNow THIS is going to be a podcast you DO NOT want to miss! It's time for another episode of our HUGELY popular SIX ROUNDS VIP Guest podcast! In this episode, Property Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 winner Katie Harvey and Daniel Hill go behind the scenes with six surprise topics which neither have any idea of! In this Six Rounds, at 10 minutes apiece, Dan and Katie covered the below HIGHLY PERSONAL questions and in many cases VERY PRIVATE topics which are now yours to enjoy! Round One: How do you balance ambition with enjoying the journey? Round Two: The secret sauce Round Three: Why don't we give importance to safeguarding the physical and mental health of business high performers ? Round Four: What's your vision / ultimate purpose? Round Five: What part of success do people hide? Round Six: Biggest lessons learnt Depending how well you know Dan or Katie, these may or may not seem like the six round topics you would expect to see from two high performing, award winning Property Entrepreneurs at the top of their game but that is the beauty of dropping the ego, opening up and going six rounds on The Blueprint Podcast. Success and Failure are both very Predictable LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!!!! We hope you enjoy....! While others hesitate, you can execute. Master the market at BSR, 19–21 May 2026. Explore the retreat: https://theblueprintretreat.co.uk/ Want to learn more? 👥 Join 13K.5+ property entrepreneurs and business owners in our free Property Entrepreneur Facebook Group — a community built on shared knowledge, proven strategies, and support from those on the same journey.. 👉 The Property Entrepreneurs Community 📺 Want Daniel's proven Blueprints in action? Subscribe to The Blueprint YouTube Channel for powerful, practical content on how to start, scale, or sell a business in property — straight from the source. 👉 Watch & Subscribe Now Follow Daniel on Social: Instagram: @propertyentrepreneur_ Facebook: @PropertyEntrepreneurOfficial LinkedIn: @propertyentrepreneur Check out our new Instagram: @propertyentrepreneur_uk
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354 - The Deal of The Year: 32 New Build Units Generating £1.8m Profit
Apr 100:42:00Tap to summarizeIn this 50th episode of the Deals Deals Deals Blueprint Podcast, our host Mark Barrett welcomes Mark Jones and Meena Kanagavel, winners of the Property Entrepreneur Advanced Deal of the Year Award, to explore how they scaled from doing an HMO conversion and office conversion to a 9-unit development and delivering an award winning 23-unit scheme. This episode gently touches on the tragic loss of Mark's son Luke just before his 23rd birthday and the reason for their mission to deliver a 23-unit scheme in his memory. We look at their corporate backgrounds and the transferable skills that allowed them to be able to do a 9-unit new build scheme and the 23-unit scheme in Luke's memory. Listen to the actual numbers, how they missed out on a deal which was a blessing, to sourcing the two sites, joint venture structures, their Top Three Tips and the metrics they now use to secure sites. Since joining Property Entrepreneur in 2023, Mark and Meena are now on the PE Advanced program and have also spent the last two years in Josh Keegan's mastermind group, accelerating their growth into larger-scale developments. Deal Breakdown (With £ Per Unit) 9-Unit Scheme Purchase Price: £250,000 (£27,778 per unit) Development Costs: £2,200,000 (£244,444 per unit) Finance Costs: £770,000 (£85,556 per unit) Total Project Cost: £3,200,000 (£355,556 per unit) GDV: £4,055,000 (£450,556 per unit) Profit: £855,000 (£95,000 per unit) 23-Unit Scheme (Deal of the Year) Purchase Price: £1,100,000 (£47,826 per unit) Development Costs: £4,300,000 (£186,957 per unit) Finance Costs: £880,000 (£38,261 per unit) Total Project Cost: £6,280,000 (£273,043 per unit) GDV: £7,450,000 (£323,913 per unit) Gross Profit: £1,170,000 (£50,870 per unit) Combined Figures (Across Both Deals) Total Units Delivered: 32 units Purchase Price: £1,350,000 (£42,188 per unit) Development Costs: £6,500,000 (£203,125 per unit) Finance Costs: £1,650,000 (£51,563 per unit) Total Project Cost: £9,480,000 (£296,250 per unit) Total GDV: £11,505,000 (£359,531 per unit) Total Profit Combined Profit: £2,025,000 (£63,281 per unit) About the Host Mark Barrett – Founder of The HMO Agent Helping landlords and investors build profitable, hands-free portfolios through: Supported Living Lease Partnerships Portfolio building with joint ventures HMO Sales www.thehmoagent.com 📩 Contact Details – Mark Jones & Meena Kanagavel 🌐 https://linktr.ee/yournewhomemms 📸 https://www.instagram.com/yournewhome_uk 📧 enquiries@yournewhome.org.uk 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/your-new-home-uk/ 🌍 https://yournewhome.org.uk/ The best deals happen when others don't understand the cycle. Master the market and build your Financial Fortress - 19–21 May 2026. See how it works: https://theblueprintretreat.co.uk/ Want to learn more? 👥 Join 13K.5+ property entrepreneurs and business owners in our free Property Entrepreneur Facebook Group - a community built on shared knowledge, proven strategies, and support from those on the same journey.. 👉 The Property Entrepreneurs Community 📺 Want to see my proven Blueprints in action? Subscribe to The Blueprint YouTube Channel for powerful, practical content on how to start, scale, or sell a business in property — straight from the source. 👉 Watch & Subscribe Now Follow me on Social: Instagram: @danielhill_official Facebook: @PropertyEntrepreneurOfficial LinkedIn: @propertyentrepreneur Check out our new Instagram: @propertyentrepreneur_uk
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353 - Challenge - Make £1M in 90 Days!!!
Mar 3100:10:58Tap to summarizeWhat if you gave yourself 90 days to create £1 million in value from a single property deal? In this episode of The Blueprint Podcast, I break down a challenge I've set myself just for fun on a deal we're working through right now using a structured asset management strategy designed to unlock real value fast. The model is simple, but powerful: Source – Off-market opportunities Stack – Value created per unit Secure – Cash and bridging finance Strategy – Purchase → Asset Manage → Refinance → Hold This particular deal started with the following numbers: Purchase price: £3.25M Refurbishment: £0 Occupancy: Low and under-let The opportunity isn't planning, refurb or development, it's asset management and if executed correctly, this is the type of deal that can create seven figures of value in a matter of months, not years. Listen to this episode to hear about how I unpack the numbers, the strategy, and the thinking behind the challenge and why opportunities like this are appearing more frequently in the current market. But can we pull it off….?! We shall see, have a listen to the steps and the strategy and wish me luck! Success and Failure are both very predictable. We hope you enjoy....! Ambition without structure leads to frustration. Get the Blueprint to scale profitably and sustainably — 19–21 May 2026. Learn more: https://theblueprintretreat.co.uk/ Want to learn more? 👥 Join 13K.4+ property entrepreneurs and business owners in our free Property Entrepreneur Facebook Group - a community built on shared knowledge, proven strategies, and support from those on the same journey.. 👉 The Property Entrepreneurs Community 📺 Want to see my proven Blueprints in action? Subscribe to The Blueprint YouTube Channel for powerful, practical content on how to start, scale, or sell a business in property — straight from the source. 👉 Watch & Subscribe Now Follow me on Social: Instagram: @danielhill_official Facebook: @PropertyEntrepreneurOfficial LinkedIn: @propertyentrepreneur Check out our new Instagram: @propertyentrepreneur_uk
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352 - Make £100k Income in 24 Months - 5 Step Blueprint
Mar 2400:32:44Tap to summarizeMost entrepreneurs fail because the model is broken before the work even begins. In this episode of The Blueprint Podcast, I share the secrets to the 5 Step Business Model I use to build predictable, scalable income in all of my businesses which I only usually share on my £40,000 a year private mentoring programme The Board. The goal is simple: • £100k+ Income per year within 24 months • £1M+ Income per year within 3–5 years This is the same 5-step blueprint (with 3 key components inside each step) that I teach our Board Members and the same structure I'm using to build Hill Family Office into a seven-figure annual income business in the next 2-4 years WITHOUT even running the business myself. If you want a business that is predictable, scalable and HIGHLY lucrative, this episode will show you how the Blueprint works. Success and Failure are both very predictable. We hope you enjoy....! If you're stuck operating instead of building, it's time to step back and design properly. Three full days working on your business — 19–21 May 2026. See what's included: https://theblueprintretreat.co.uk/ Want to learn more? 👥 Join 13K.4+ property entrepreneurs and business owners in our free Property Entrepreneur Facebook Group - a community built on shared knowledge, proven strategies, and support from those on the same journey.. 👉 The Property Entrepreneurs Community 📺 Want to see my proven Blueprints in action? Subscribe to The Blueprint YouTube Channel for powerful, practical content on how to start, scale, or sell a business in property — straight from the source. 👉 Watch & Subscribe Now Follow me on Social: Instagram: @danielhill_official Facebook: @PropertyEntrepreneurOfficial LinkedIn: @propertyentrepreneur Check out our new Instagram: @propertyentrepreneur_uk
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351 - Tax Hacks: Part II – The Tax Ladder Blueprint
Mar 1700:16:49Tap to summarizeMost people try to save tax at the wrong stage of wealth. The strategies that work at £500k net worth are completely different to what works at £20m. In this episode of The Blueprint Podcast, I break down The Tax Ladder into the five structural stages your tax strategy can evolve through as your net worth grows. This isn't about gimmicks or offshore fantasies. It's about understanding what level you're operating at and applying the right strategy for that level. Overcomplicate too early and you waste money. Stay unsophisticated too long and you lose millions. Wealth evolves, your tax strategy must evolve with it. Success and Failure are both very predictable. We hope you enjoy....! If you're stuck operating instead of building, it's time to step back and design properly. Three full days working on your business — 19–21 May 2026. See what's included: https://theblueprintretreat.co.uk/ Want to learn more? 👥 Join 13K.4+ property entrepreneurs and business owners in our free Property Entrepreneur Facebook Group - a community built on shared knowledge, proven strategies, and support from those on the same journey.. 👉 The Property Entrepreneurs Community 📺 Want to see my proven Blueprints in action? Subscribe to The Blueprint YouTube Channel for powerful, practical content on how to start, scale, or sell a business in property — straight from the source. 👉 Watch & Subscribe Now Follow me on Social: Instagram: @propertyentrepreneur_ Facebook: @PropertyEntrepreneurOfficial LinkedIn: @propertyentrepreneur Check out our new Instagram: @propertyentrepreneur_uk
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