Guest: Andy Reid
Date of recording: 24 February 2025
Summary:
In this episode of the Made in Migration podcast, Andy Reid shares his journey from the UK to Australia, detailing his early life, education, and the challenges he faced while transitioning into the Australian real estate market. He discusses the importance of embracing one's identity asa migrant, the significance of community, and his passion for Australian Rules Football. Andy emphasises the need for respect towards the new country and the personal growth that comes from overcoming obstacles in a foreign land. Andy also talks about the challenges and rewards of building connections in a new country, the launch of his book 'Success Curious', and offers valuable advice for aspiring migrants.
Keywords:
Andy Reid, Australian immigration, real estate, hospitality, personal growth, integration, success, community, migration, AFL, auctioneering, community engagement, success
Chapters:
03:10 – Andy’s early life and education
05:58 - Transition to hospitality and real estate
09:08 - Migration to Australia and initial challenges
15:14 - Early days in Australian real estate
17:58 - Embracing Identity and community in Australia
21:10 - Integration and personal growth
23:58 - Passion for AFL and connection to Melbourne
29:08 - Journey into auctioneering
33:26 - Building a community connection
38:40 - Importance of community engagement
44:53 – Book launch
49:24 - Advice for aspiring migrants
Acknowledgments:
Our heartfelt thanks to Andy Reid for so generously volunteering his time, and for imparting his knowledge andinsights!
As always, many thanks to our editor, Ryan Prestipino of Fallen Pine Studio, for his amazing work behind thescenes.
And of course, thank you to our listeners, without which this podcast would simply not exist.
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