Education
In this weeks episode the boys are joined by Tom Gatzen, founder of Ideal Flatmate. Tom is a really interesting guy and this episode is very varied covering a host of topics ranging from axe murderers to setting up your own business! Ideal Flatmate is an app that helps people find their perfect match for house/flat sharing. What makes Ideal Flatmate different is it works on a similar basis as the ever popular dating apps matching people on detailed preferences. · We find what Ideal Flatmate is and how it works. · Tom’s career history. · How/why Tom decided to set up a business. · How in two years they’ve become the second largest flat sharing website in London and now they’re going national with international inspiration. · How the build-to-rent market is fuelling Ideal Flatmate and the future of the rental market. · Rental trends nationally and internationally. · The surprising statistic of what is the faster growing flat share age group. · What weird stuff has been requested on the site. · Lessons learned from setting up a business and raising business finance. · The working culture of Ideal Flatmate and Tom’s management style. · The balance of taking money out of the business for yourself vs keeping it in the business to grow for the future. · Does HS2 boost the north or is it a vanity project. · Toms outlook of the near future of UK politics with Brexit and the Tory leadership. To find out more about Tom and Ideal Flatmate visit www.idealflatmate.co.uk follow on twitter/instagram: @idealflatmate like their facebook page: www.facebook.com/idealflatmate For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us on Twitter/Instagram/LinkedIn @PodcastProperty or join our community on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/propertyinvestorspodcast