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Investing, business, finance &economics - Mark Homer has the experience to help you with many of your questions & challenges. Mark My Words is a successful, eccentric & introverted businessman’s experience of 20 years with no waffle, ads, bravado or big pitches. Mark will interview the worlds most successful business, finance & money experts as well as impart his knowledge in a factual, direct manner. Mark runs & owns multiple businesses & property portfolios so teaches you what he does on a daily basis. A contrarian investor & capitalist, Mark will help you raise more finance, make more money & grow your business empire.
Investing, business, finance &economics - Mark Homer has the experience to help you with many of your questions & challenges. Mark My Words is a successful, eccentric & introverted businessman’s experience of 20 years with no waffle, ads, bravado or big pitches. Mark will interview the worlds most successful business, finance & money experts as well as impart his knowledge in a factual, direct manner. Mark runs & owns multiple businesses & property portfolios so teaches you what he does on a daily basis. A contrarian investor & capitalist, Mark will help you raise more finance, make more money & grow your business empire.
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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics
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Hosts
Mark Homer
Previous Guests
Jonathan Collins
Jonathan Collins is a planning consultant with extensive experience in local government. He has worked on various infrastructure projects and has a deep understanding of the complexities involved in the UK's planning systems. His expertise includes navigating planning permissions and local council operations, making him a valuable resource for developers and property investors.
Jonathan Collins is a planning consultant with extensive experience in local government. He has worked on various infrastructure projects and has a deep understanding of the complexities involved in the UK's planning systems. His expertise includes navigating planning permissions and local council operations, making him a valuable resource for developers and property investors.
Topics Discussed
UK debt
economic situation
national debt
spending
taxes
growth
chancellor
inflation
housing
power team
business
motivation
due diligence
property specialists
mentorship
UK infrastructure
planning systems
local government challenges
planning permission
energy pricing
local council operations
property investors
infrastructure development
local politics
Episodes
Here's the recent few episodes on Mark My Words Podcast.
0:005:11
What is Trump Thinking? Why New Tariffs May Lead to Recession
Mark gives his thoughts on Trump’s recent tariffs including why it’s both a confusing and a poor choice for the U.S. He shares the economic problems with what Trump has announced and predicts what will happen next.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Trump has announced tariffs on China and over 70 other allies, which makes little economic sense.
The U.S are consumers rather than savers which is the core problem with these tariff announcements.
The tariffs may reduce imports but they are also likely to reduce economic growth.
BEST MOMENTS
"The markets have been up and down like a whores drawers”
“The U.S does have a big current account deficit”
“There is a 60% chance of a U.S recession after this”
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
Mark gives his thoughts on Trump’s recent tariffs including why it’s both a confusing and a poor choice for the U.S. He shares the economic problems with what Trump has announced and predicts what will happen next.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Trump has announced tariffs on China and over 70 other allies, which makes little economic sense.
The U.S are consumers rather than savers which is the core problem with these tariff announcements.
The tariffs may reduce imports but they are also likely to reduce economic growth.
BEST MOMENTS
"The markets have been up and down like a whores drawers”
“The U.S does have a big current account deficit”
“There is a 60% chance of a U.S recession after this”
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
UK debteconomic situationnational debtspendingtaxesgrowthchancellorinflationhousing
Mark gives his analysis of the UK's dire economic situation following the spring statement. Mark talks about the current national debt and reveals why we're caught in a dangerous doom loop of increased spending, higher taxes, and reduced growth. He dissects the chancellor's recent announcements, calling most of it "just noise" while highlighting the critical issues that politicians aren’t properly addressing.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The UK's debt crisis has reached critical levels at approximately 100% of GDP (£2.65 trillion), with interest payments alone now costing taxpayers £105 billion annually which is nearly 10% of all government spending.
Government spending is £1.27 trillion yearly (roughly 50% of all money generated in the economy), with welfare representing the largest portion at £313 billion, yet the chancellor's proposed cuts amount to less than 2% of this budget.
The UK is caught in a doom loop where increased taxes to fund growing expenditure only reduces economic growth and productivity, ultimately generating less tax revenue and worsening the debt situation.
The government is using inflation as a strategy to reduce the real value of the national debt, effectively devaluing the pound in everyone's pocket by approximately 3% annually.
Public confidence in economic management is abysmal, with only 16% of voters believing the government is handling the economy well and just 11% viewing the chancellor's performance positively.
Housing may be the one bright spot, with the OBR forecasting construction will reach a 40-year high of 305,000 homes annually by the end of the forecast period, approaching the government's promise of 1.5 million new homes.
BEST MOMENTS
"Currently we're riding at about 100% of GDP, so the UK owes £2.65 trillion, or 96% to be precise, of the amount of money that flows around this economy every year, which is a huge amount of money."
"What they should have done was fix the roof when the sun was shining. But instead what they've done, they've increased welfare spending, they've increased spending on the NHS, which seems incredibly wasteful."
"We're in a doom loop. And it needs somebody to come along and take some very difficult decisions to fix that."
"It's going to take somebody, a Margaret Thatcher style character, I think, to come along and really get government spending in check because I just don't think Labor are going to do it."
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
Mark gives his analysis of the UK's dire economic situation following the spring statement. Mark talks about the current national debt and reveals why we're caught in a dangerous doom loop of increased spending, higher taxes, and reduced growth. He dissects the chancellor's recent announcements, calling most of it "just noise" while highlighting the critical issues that politicians aren’t properly addressing.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The UK's debt crisis has reached critical levels at approximately 100% of GDP (£2.65 trillion), with interest payments alone now costing taxpayers £105 billion annually which is nearly 10% of all government spending.
Government spending is £1.27 trillion yearly (roughly 50% of all money generated in the economy), with welfare representing the largest portion at £313 billion, yet the chancellor's proposed cuts amount to less than 2% of this budget.
The UK is caught in a doom loop where increased taxes to fund growing expenditure only reduces economic growth and productivity, ultimately generating less tax revenue and worsening the debt situation.
The government is using inflation as a strategy to reduce the real value of the national debt, effectively devaluing the pound in everyone's pocket by approximately 3% annually.
Public confidence in economic management is abysmal, with only 16% of voters believing the government is handling the economy well and just 11% viewing the chancellor's performance positively.
Housing may be the one bright spot, with the OBR forecasting construction will reach a 40-year high of 305,000 homes annually by the end of the forecast period, approaching the government's promise of 1.5 million new homes.
BEST MOMENTS
"Currently we're riding at about 100% of GDP, so the UK owes £2.65 trillion, or 96% to be precise, of the amount of money that flows around this economy every year, which is a huge amount of money."
"What they should have done was fix the roof when the sun was shining. But instead what they've done, they've increased welfare spending, they've increased spending on the NHS, which seems incredibly wasteful."
"We're in a doom loop. And it needs somebody to come along and take some very difficult decisions to fix that."
"It's going to take somebody, a Margaret Thatcher style character, I think, to come along and really get government spending in check because I just don't think Labor are going to do it."
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
power teambusinessmotivationdue diligenceproperty specialistsmentorship
This is a revisit of a previous episode. Join Mark as he talks about how to build the power team you need for your business. Mark also talks about how to keep your team motivated and why it’s essential for the success of your business to work with a team.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Working with property is a team sport, you can’t do everything yourself. Find the people who know more than you and work with them.
Due diligence is essential in finding the right people for the jobs you need. There are a lot of specialists when working with property, especially if you are working in renovating or conversions.
You want an expert with experience, someone who has verifiable skills in the exact job you want doing.
Progressive Property Approved, is a list of approved specialists that have proven experience with progressive so you can feel confident you have the right person for the job.
Mentorship is essential for building you and your power team, allowing you to continue to learn from those who have been where you are.
BEST MOMENTS
"I’m a bit of a conductor, trying to find the right person for each job that I need doing”
“You cannot know even a tiny percentage of what goes on in the property market”
“I've kissed so many frogs, picked so called experts, picked the wrong ones for the wrong jobs"
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
This is a revisit of a previous episode. Join Mark as he talks about how to build the power team you need for your business. Mark also talks about how to keep your team motivated and why it’s essential for the success of your business to work with a team.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Working with property is a team sport, you can’t do everything yourself. Find the people who know more than you and work with them.
Due diligence is essential in finding the right people for the jobs you need. There are a lot of specialists when working with property, especially if you are working in renovating or conversions.
You want an expert with experience, someone who has verifiable skills in the exact job you want doing.
Progressive Property Approved, is a list of approved specialists that have proven experience with progressive so you can feel confident you have the right person for the job.
Mentorship is essential for building you and your power team, allowing you to continue to learn from those who have been where you are.
BEST MOMENTS
"I’m a bit of a conductor, trying to find the right person for each job that I need doing”
“You cannot know even a tiny percentage of what goes on in the property market”
“I've kissed so many frogs, picked so called experts, picked the wrong ones for the wrong jobs"
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
UK infrastructureplanning systemslocal government challengesplanning permissionenergy pricinglocal council operationsproperty investorsinfrastructure developmentlocal politics
Mark and Jonathan Collins continue their conversation into the intricacies of UK infrastructure, planning systems, and local government challenges. They discuss the complexities of planning permission, energy and local council operations. Collins shares expertise from his experience in local government and his current role as a planning consultant, making this episode essential listening for developers, property investors, and anyone interested in UK infrastructure development and local politics.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The planning system is too complex, projects that should be simple often get bogged down with unnecessary requirements and delays.
Most council money goes to social care, leaving little for other important services like planning and development.
Extra rules and taxes on landlords have led to fewer rental properties and higher rents for tenants.
The UK's energy pricing makes no sense, we pay the highest possible price even when cheaper energy is available.
Getting planning permission takes too long because councils don't have enough staff and the process is overly complicated.
Infrastructure projects in the UK often cost far more than in other countries because we try to make everything perfect rather than practical.
Local politics has become less cooperative over time, making it harder to get things done that everyone actually agrees need doing.
BEST MOMENTS
"The whole thing is bonkers and if the market means anything, surely it should mean that me as an electricity purchaser can go to a solar person and say, I'll have your electricity."
"When you sit down and you talk to people, most people will agree what the challenges are and some of the ways forward by way of solutions."
"Infrastructure projects suffer because they're over-engineered and gold-plated, which means they run out of money before completion.”
"Local democracy is great, but we've all voted in a national election and if the government is saying it's infrastructure and growth, sorry guys, but we're going to have to constrain your local ability to say no."
"The nature of our politics has got worse... there's an inability to actually listen and to debate and to understand and to compromise."
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
Mark and Jonathan Collins continue their conversation into the intricacies of UK infrastructure, planning systems, and local government challenges. They discuss the complexities of planning permission, energy and local council operations. Collins shares expertise from his experience in local government and his current role as a planning consultant, making this episode essential listening for developers, property investors, and anyone interested in UK infrastructure development and local politics.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The planning system is too complex, projects that should be simple often get bogged down with unnecessary requirements and delays.
Most council money goes to social care, leaving little for other important services like planning and development.
Extra rules and taxes on landlords have led to fewer rental properties and higher rents for tenants.
The UK's energy pricing makes no sense, we pay the highest possible price even when cheaper energy is available.
Getting planning permission takes too long because councils don't have enough staff and the process is overly complicated.
Infrastructure projects in the UK often cost far more than in other countries because we try to make everything perfect rather than practical.
Local politics has become less cooperative over time, making it harder to get things done that everyone actually agrees need doing.
BEST MOMENTS
"The whole thing is bonkers and if the market means anything, surely it should mean that me as an electricity purchaser can go to a solar person and say, I'll have your electricity."
"When you sit down and you talk to people, most people will agree what the challenges are and some of the ways forward by way of solutions."
"Infrastructure projects suffer because they're over-engineered and gold-plated, which means they run out of money before completion.”
"Local democracy is great, but we've all voted in a national election and if the government is saying it's infrastructure and growth, sorry guys, but we're going to have to constrain your local ability to say no."
"The nature of our politics has got worse... there's an inability to actually listen and to debate and to understand and to compromise."
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
The Real Cost of Political U-Turns: Jonathan Collins on UK's Infrastructure Crisis
Mark talks to Jonathan Collins, friend and former leader of Nottingham City Council for 16 years. They discuss in depth Labour's recent budget decisions, infrastructure challenges, and the complexities of political promises. While coming from different sides of the political spectrum, their frank discussion explores local government, infrastructure investment, and the realities of political decision making. The debate around HS2, regional development, and political accountability makes this a must listen for anyone interested in UK politics and economic policy.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Good infrastructure (railways, roads, broadband) is essential for local economic growth - when these basics are missing, even successful businesses struggle to expand.
Politicians avoid being honest about taxes before elections, creating a cycle of unrealistic promises and voter disappointment.
There aren't enough young people being born causing a social care and tax crisis.
Government projects often cost much more than necessary because officials are too focused on avoiding any possible criticism rather than being practical.
The constant stopping and starting of major projects like HS2 wastes enormous amounts of money as contractors have to keep reorganising their work.
Many areas of the UK are held back not by lack of business opportunity, but by poor transport connections and outdated infrastructure.
Union influence on Labour Party decisions is less direct than many people think.
Professional experts often over-engineer infrastructure projects due to fear of future criticism, leading to gold-plated solutions rather than practical ones.
Local councils face challenges in basic service delivery (like waste collection) due to the complex relationship between unions, management, and practical realities.
BEST MOMENTS
"Part of the challenge with politics is that it often descends into personalities... But ultimately, this is all about how we run the country and it's about policy."
"The country isn't working anymore. It isn't functioning and so the conversation is, so are we happy with that? Are we happy to continue doing that?"
"There aren't enough young people being born. You're not enough working age people to pay for the old people. We've got social care issues."
"If you concentrate on infrastructure and housing, you will get growth. Infrastructure and housing will deliver you growth."
"Why does it cost four times as much to do HS2 per mile than it does to do the TGV?"
"Each time they get all of their payments, as soon as the government decides to stop again, it's massively disruptive and costly. Stop starting. I mean, it's completely bonkers."
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
Mark talks to Jonathan Collins, friend and former leader of Nottingham City Council for 16 years. They discuss in depth Labour's recent budget decisions, infrastructure challenges, and the complexities of political promises. While coming from different sides of the political spectrum, their frank discussion explores local government, infrastructure investment, and the realities of political decision making. The debate around HS2, regional development, and political accountability makes this a must listen for anyone interested in UK politics and economic policy.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Good infrastructure (railways, roads, broadband) is essential for local economic growth - when these basics are missing, even successful businesses struggle to expand.
Politicians avoid being honest about taxes before elections, creating a cycle of unrealistic promises and voter disappointment.
There aren't enough young people being born causing a social care and tax crisis.
Government projects often cost much more than necessary because officials are too focused on avoiding any possible criticism rather than being practical.
The constant stopping and starting of major projects like HS2 wastes enormous amounts of money as contractors have to keep reorganising their work.
Many areas of the UK are held back not by lack of business opportunity, but by poor transport connections and outdated infrastructure.
Union influence on Labour Party decisions is less direct than many people think.
Professional experts often over-engineer infrastructure projects due to fear of future criticism, leading to gold-plated solutions rather than practical ones.
Local councils face challenges in basic service delivery (like waste collection) due to the complex relationship between unions, management, and practical realities.
BEST MOMENTS
"Part of the challenge with politics is that it often descends into personalities... But ultimately, this is all about how we run the country and it's about policy."
"The country isn't working anymore. It isn't functioning and so the conversation is, so are we happy with that? Are we happy to continue doing that?"
"There aren't enough young people being born. You're not enough working age people to pay for the old people. We've got social care issues."
"If you concentrate on infrastructure and housing, you will get growth. Infrastructure and housing will deliver you growth."
"Why does it cost four times as much to do HS2 per mile than it does to do the TGV?"
"Each time they get all of their payments, as soon as the government decides to stop again, it's massively disruptive and costly. Stop starting. I mean, it's completely bonkers."
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
