About Us...
Powered by Rockbourne, the central intention of this podcast is to share the stories, views, opinions, and career journeys of the movers, shakers, innovators, and leaders in the real estate investment management industry. Whether you are an existing real estate professional, aspiring to break into the space, or just want to know more about this fascinating sector this podcast is for you. New episodes of The People Property Place Podcast will be released regularly and you will be able to find them for free on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or any App that supports podcasts. Oh, and one last thing – in every episode, I will be asking each guest who are the People, what Property, and which Place they would be looking to invest, should they have £500m at their disposal. Listen now:
Matthew's Story...
Born in Germany to a father who was a helicopter pilot in the army, and mother who was an orthoptist. Boarding school provided stability in my education, it was here that I first became fascinated by real estate, business, finance, and entrepreneurship.
Graduated from Oxford Brookes University with a degree in Business, I entered the world of real estate recruitment in 2014. It became a passion, blending my interest in people, property, and having a meaningful impact on careers and businesses—plus, the financial rewards were motivating.
After 3.5 years, I realised the only job I wanted was the founder's role. He was successfully investing millions in real estate, and I saw an opportunity to disrupt recruitment through marketing, storytelling, and technology. After getting engaged at 26, I quit my job three days later. Surprisingly, my engagement shocked people more than my resignation.
With £15,000 left after buying an engagement ring and laser eye surgery, I had a six-month runway to start Rockbourne. My office was my bedroom in a Kilburn house share above an Indian takeaway. Five months later, I closed my first deal—a modest £4,000 fee.
Launched the People Property Podcast, addressing a gap in the market for high-quality, insightful conversations in the real estate private equity & investment management space. The podcast shares stories and career journeys of industry leaders, making their knowledge accessible to all—from professionals to curious newcomers.
Big plans for the future. Nearing 100 podcast episodes, I remain focused on disrupting the executive search industry with innovative, tailored solutions while pushing the podcast to new heights. I aim to explore fresh market areas and engage with key figures shaping the future of real estate.
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