Inside the Mind of a Property Developer | Dion Ferra: To The Point

Dion Ferra went from homeless at 17 to building a property portfolio, after working as a labourer and mechanic while running his own 500-client mechanic business. Dion joins us for this special bonus episode of To The Point to answer seven quick-fire questions. From what he'd do if he were starting again today to how he learnt about property, this episode is packed with insights from an active SME property developer.  To hear Dion’s full episode, head to https://youtu.be/xLFIt0xZMy8 🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community. Register for free tickets at: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk 🎟️ Commercial Property Expo is heading to Manchester on 4th November 2026! The UK's first must-attend event dedicated to the world of commercial real estate, investment, and development. Grab your free ticket at: https://commercialpropertyexpo.co.uk/ 🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs: PDBC: £50 off a 12-month membership: A dedicated discount club that gives property developers & landlords access to exclusive deals, discounts, and preferential rates on the products and services you use regularly. Use code: PDS to secure the discount: https://pdbc.uk/ GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial: Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show  📱 Property Developer Show: https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/ https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow 00:00 Coming up 00:16 Property Developer Show  00:51 Commercial Property Expo 01:31 If you were starting in property again today, what would you focus on? 02:57 How did you learn about property? 04:50 What is your favourite property strategy? 05:25 The best property or business books 05:46 Name 3 property people that inspire you  07:06 What motivates you? 08:03 Your dream dinner party: 4 people, dead or alive  Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.