In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we’re joined by Aaron Christie-David, Director of Atelier Wealth, a multi-awarded mortgage broker company.
Aaron shares his story of growing up in a large family, migrating to Australia, exploring non-traditional education routes, and building a business that helps people start and scale up their property portfolio.
He also shares how "migrant mentality" influenced how he built Atelier Wealth and talks about finding work-life balance and prioritising mental health.
00:00 - Intro
01:39 - The Origins of Aaron’s Humble Work Ethic
04:40 - Growing Up in Saudi Arabia & Having a Large Family
09:11 - Migrating to Australia & Aaron’s Educational Journey
13:47 - The Difference in Identities and Being Raised Between Aaron & his Siblings
16:20 - Exploring Non-Traditional Routes of Education
20:08 - The Entrepreneurial ‘Spirit’ Within Aaron’s Family
22:55 - The Birth of Atelier Wealth & Building Up Its Reputation
33:52 - The ‘Migrant Mentality’ & Delayed Gratification
36:51 - The Influence of the ‘Migrant Mentality’ on Atelier Wealth
40:52 - Generational Wealth Over the Years & Busting Property Myths
46:04 - Future Plans for Atelier Wealth and Juggling Fatherhood, Family & Health
53:28 - Finding a Work-Life Balance, Prioritising Mental Health & The Power of Affirmations
01:01:34 - Sharing Gratitude for His Experiences in Australia from a Migrant Lens
01:07:39 - Final Thoughts
01:10:10 - Outro
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