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The podcast for women who want to create income and a life they love through renovating

Join serial renovator Bernadette Janson as she explores the ins and outs of renovating for profit!

Bernadette has over 30 years of experience in the renovating for profit business. She’s a registered nurse, a renovator, a mum, and a teacher.

256 – Scientist-Turned-Renovator’s $122K Profit On a Cheapie Adelaide Unit

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the She Renovates Podcast!

Today, we learn about Nady Harris’ property journey, from academic beginnings as a PhD scientist to becoming a full-time property renovator in Adelaide.

Nady’s latest achievement is—a low-budget renovation project in Mount Barker that resulted in an impressive six-figure profit.

She shares her secrets to sourcing undervalued properties,

managing tradies like a pro, and using savvy negotiation tactics to maximise returns.

Whether you’re a newbie dreaming of your first flip or a seasoned renovator looking for fresh strategies, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Plus, hear how Nady balances her property empire with family life, proving that property success is achievable for anyone ready to learn.

Listen now for more tips, tools, and inspiration to build the life you love through renovation.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:00 Introduction
02:36 Nady’s Journey: Challenges and Strategies in Property Investment
08:32 The Importance of Focus in Renovation
09:28 The Mount Barker Project: Sourcing and Initial Challenges
16:17 How Nadya secured the property herself
19:02 The Renovation and Market Timing
22:32 Budget-Friendly Kitchen Renovation
22:52 Bathroom Overhaul and Plumbing Challenges
23:13 Strata Meeting Success
24:15 Staging and Selling the Property Herself
24:54 Profit
25:30 Strata Tips
27:51 Project Management Lessons
31:11 Proud Moments
34:20 Future Goals
37:13 Micro Development Strategy
42:10 Commercial Property Considerations

“With renovations, people think it's all about the reno, but it's not, like, it is just paint, tiles and kitchens and stuff. It's more about how everybody works together and how you run it, really. and try to make it a fun environment as well."

- Nilangani Harris

Resources

CSIRO: https://www.csiro.au/
The School Of Renovating: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com
She Renovates Podcast: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page/

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“I have been listening to this Podcast for a few years now. I love how Bernadette freely shares her experiences and knowledge of renovating and how to create wealth through property. There are many people out there doing a similar things but Bernadette is the real deal. Her down to earth approach reasonates with me and I’ve learned lots from her. I’d highly recommend She Renovates!”

“I've been binge-listening to this podcast for the past week and it's absolutely brilliant. Bernadette has amassed so much knowledge and wisdom about renovating and she shares it generously and in a really easy to understand way that's inspired me to give it a go. Her advice is practical and I love that she approaches renovating in a really ethical and open-hearted way. Every episode honestly is gold. I also love that each episode is quite short and addresses a specific topic without any waffle. Thank you so much for this podcast!”

“Hands down best renovation podcast there is. There’s no scams or tricks here and Bernadette provides honest and practical advice that you can actually apply to your life. There’s also great insights into the property industry (not just renovating) and Bernadette’s simple approach gives you tools to mitigate risk and fuels confidence to start your own projects.”

“Bernadette is an inspiration. Warm, open and a fountain of wisdom and advice. I’ve learned so much about everything from renovating to selling to creating an independent future from this podcast. Look forward to every episode!”

“If you need to break through any of your limitations to find the joy and success in renovation, Bernadette is your inspiration and advisor with decades of experience. Her down to earth, practical style of sharing what works and how to keep control of any renovating project is worth tuning in for - week after week. I have done a few renovations in the (distant) past and now feel motivated to go again, this time for a change of pace and new horizons. This podcast shows the way. Thanks Bernadette, James Burgin”

“Just dropping by to show my support for your podcast Bernadette. I look forward to each episode and I am never disappointed with the content. It’s such a generous offering and compared to many of the other property podcasts I subscribe to, yours is the clear winner. Perfectly suited to people embarking on a new renovator journey but equally suited to more experienced folk like myself - there’s something for everyone. Keep up the great work. Your honesty is so refreshing! I look forward to future learning and hearing more student success stories. Best, David Michos (And yes... a bloke) 😉”

“If you have any interest at all in renovating, you would be crazy not to listen to every episode! As someone who has done many courses and a project manager by trade, i learn something every time. Bernadette is so genuine and generous and totally relatable. Do yourself a favour and subscribe now !”

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If you want to meet up with a group of savvy renovators. I would say come over and join She Renovates Facebook Group. It’s a completely FREE Facebook group and it is growing at the rate of knots. We hit over a thousand members just recently, and now it seems to have picked up momentum. They are all savvy renovating women and men working their little hearts out to live a better life through renovating.

The only membership you need to grow your renovation business…

Wonder Women is a combination of live sessions and pre-recorded content to help you get what you need, when you need it. I know that you’re the expert and you’ve got all of your subject knowledge nailed – now it’s time to build the business behind your renovation projects and stop being the worlds best kept secret.