Business
“They worry about what may happen or whether they’re going to make a sale next week, or next month, or ever again…Why are you worrying about those things, when you should be worrying about the things you can control? That’s all you should worry about; the things you can control….& rather than be worried about them why don’t you do something about it?” Drew Davies is the selling principal & director of Place Ascot, a residential real estate sales firm employing 17 staff & turning over 9-figures+ worth of inner-city property per annum. In just 6 short years Drew entered the industry, clawed his way out of credit card debt & established himself as one of the top luxury agents in Ascot & Hamilton, breaking sales records & generating millions of dollars in gross commission along the way. Drew is perhaps best known for his presence on social media, having amassed over 32,000 loyal followers on Instagram -- making him Australia’s most followed agent on the platform. Today, we sit down with Drew to discuss cultivating mental toughness, learning from failure & the realities of doing multi-million dollar deals. To learn more about Drew, you can find him on Instagram @definitelydrewdavies. If you’d prefer to watch instead of listen, head over to my YouTube channel @carterlagana. Timecodes: 2:47 | When push comes to shove, how does Drew rise to the occasion? 4:07 | What was going through Drew’s head when businesses were being shut down? 6:32 | Why failure is crucial for getting better & achieving your goals 9:38 | Drew’s thoughts on not predicating your self-esteem/confidence on income 11:15 | How Drew thinks about money & business decisions generally 14:57 | How Drew copes with crippling setbacks & being forced to adapt 17:37 | How Drew dealt with the biggest blow he suffered in his career 19:27 | Drew’s top takeaway from his favourite book (7 Habits) 24:12 | How much of a role sheer determination has played in Drew’s success 26:02 | The story of Drew’s biggest apartment sale to date ($4m) 29:07 | The secret to a successful career in real estate 30:20 | Drew’s parting advice for those in business during these times Books Mentioned: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen Covey Credits: Filmed | @Blackardt Crew | @BriannaBlack Crew | @SamuelJBernard If you’d like to keep tabs on what I’m up to, you can find me @carterlagana on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok & LinkedIn.