Real Estate Investor Magazine October/November 2023 Edition | Page 38

MASTER INVESTOR
6 . HAVE YOU FACED ANY SIGNIFICANT SETBACKS AND CHALLENGES IN YOUR CAREER ? HOW DID YOU OVERCOME THEM , AND WHAT DID YOU TAKE AWAY ? I don ’ t believe in setbacks and problems but only challenges which can be overcome through solutions . I surround myself with smart , successful and experienced businesspeople . This helps me to always being ahead of the game and by always looking ahead , any challenge can be anticipated and overcome .
7 . HOW DO YOU APPROACH RISK-TAKING AND DECISION-MAKING WITHIN YOUR BUSINESS ? CAN YOU SHARE AN EXAMPLE WHERE A CALCULATED RISK PAID OFF ? Throughout my career I have never been averse to taking risks , however these are always done on a very calculated basis . I research every aspect of every investment decision I make .
This pays off every day . By being so clinical and methodical , I can provide these investment opportunities to our clients .
8 . IN WHAT WAYS DO YOU PRIORITISE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES WITHIN YOUR ORGANISATION ? BTIG ’ s Social Economic Development ( SED ) strategy is about empowering the communities in our project catchment areas with resources , support and skills that ultimately lead to better lives . During Covid this extended outside of our project specific areas where we