Finance Executive: Forget Startups and Property, This Is A Faster Way to Build Wealth

In this episode, Ato speaks with Darren Johnson is the Global Chief Operating Officer at Impax Asset Management, a leading specialist in sustainable investing. Darren has also built a track record as an angel investor and business buyer. Having made more than 40 early-stage investments and acquired 2 businesses. In this episode we discuss: Why you need an edge in everything that you do Positioning yourself to earn more money Darren's experience of angel investing An alternative way to build wealth outside of buying houses or startups How you can use the 4 C's to your advantage and much more 🔗 Connect with Darren: Linkedin:   / darren-johnson-905a8b1a   📩 Sign up to my mailing list to be the first to know about upcoming events: https://eepurl.com/hJEcLL 🤝 Sponsors XTB Get your free share of Rolls Royce by signing up to XTB and using code "SAVVY" or go to https://link-pso.xtb.com/pso/vPgQK Please note the free stock promotion applies to the United Kingdom only. Your capital is at risk. 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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Preview 1:23 - Intro 1:34 - Meet Global Chief Operating Officer, Darren Johnson 5:05 - The moment that made me think I could create wealth for myself 7:55 - My path into financial services 14:28 - You have to have an edge! 18:14 - XTB Ad - Free Rolls Royce Share 19:08 - How to listen more than you speak 23:23 - Key moments that helped me get to Global Chief Operating Officer 26:04 - How to position yourself to earn more 27:50 - My experience with angel investing 31:10 - Don’t invest in a house or startup, buy a business instead 36:46 - Xero Ad - 90% off for 6 months 37:50 - Businesses for first time buyers to consider 40:21 - Buying a business for my wife 44:55 - What is seller finance 46:45 - How do you make money from buying a business 54:14 - How to value a business? 55:44 - Other ways to get money to buy a business 58:20 - Doing your due diligence on a business 1:01:31 - Best and worst experiences of businesses I’ve bought 1:06:09 - Types of businesses to avoid 1:07:48 - Think about an exit strategy before you buy 1:08:19 - Don’t chase AI! 1:12:23 - What is the 4 C’s? 1:13:49 - What advice would I give my younger self 1:15:15 - Final words Other episodes to watch: EP. 194 - The Greatest Wealth Shift of Our Lifetime Has Just Begun — Don’t Get Left Behind ft. 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