Episode 53
Is Real Estate Still a Good Bet, and Expanding Business Globally from Singapore - James Puddle, One Global Group
James Puddle
James Puddle is the CEO & Founder of One Global Group
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WE SPEAK TO: James Puddle, CEO & Founder of One Global Group
In 2017 James spotted an opportunity in the marketplace and relocated with his family to Singapore, where he founded One Global Group, a boutique real estate agency business that specialises in international project marketing, headquartered in Singapore with regional offices located in Hong Kong & Kuala Lumpur as well as offices in Dubai, South Africa, London and regionally Birmingham.
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- James: Water
WE CHAT ABOUT:
- A gap in the region’s real estate industry
- Why was Singapore chosen as the HQ
- Registering a company in Singapore – the ease and hurdles faced
- Benefits of setting up a company in Singapore
- Expanding and scaling the company
- Issues faced when pivoting and adapting the business strategy
- How did One Global Group differentiate itself in the real estate industry
- What are property developers missing or doing wrong right now
- Tips for a successful marketing/sales strategy
- Is real estate still a good bet?
- What kind of investment is highly volatile and has a chance of decreasing in value
- Handling different timezones
- Advice for any aspiring entrepreneurs
- The biggest misconception about life in Asia
- Property tips for buyers
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