Ben’s journey into real estate began in 2016 through property development, long before he ever listed a home. While still playing professional cricket, he found real fulfilment in the process of creating something from scratch. That eventually led him to run his own buyer’s agency, a venture that carried him through injury and ultimately into real estate sales full time.
In this episode of the Property Career Podcast, Ben opens up about the lessons elite sport taught him and how the same obsession that drives a professional athlete can be channelled into building a successful career in real estate. From injuries and form slumps to being dropped from the team, Ben reflects candidly on the setbacks that shaped him and the fundamentals that connect being a good cricketer to being a good agent.
Joining Place felt like a natural fit for Ben, having bought and sold property through the network over the years. As he puts it, joining the business felt like becoming part of the “extended family”.
Now operating in the highly competitive 4171 market, Ben shares what he has learned about building momentum, earning trust and staying focused on the fundamentals. He talks about working across suburbs including Bulimba and Hawthorne, where honesty and consistency matter, and shares how one of his standout sales came directly from an appraisal, proving that the fundamentals, done well and consistently, still deliver results.
Life at Place Kangaroo Point has brought an unexpected element of fun too, from the facilities that first attracted Ben to the office to taking part in an indoor cricket tournament against other local businesses.
Ben is continuing to play cricket while building his real estate career, balancing prospecting, open homes and life on the field. He is also preparing to welcome his first child with his partner, marking an exciting new chapter both personally and professionally.
Tune in to hear Ben’s full story, the lessons he’s carried from elite sport into real estate, and how he’s applying the mindset that made him a professional athlete to building his career in property.
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