Meet Bryce Holdaway & Ben Kingsley: The property podcast pioneers who changed the game

What happens when two passionate educators decide to give away all their best secrets? You get The Property Couch, one of the most influential property podcasts in Australia.

In this episode, I sit down with podcasting royalty, Bryce Holdaway and Ben Kingsley, to dive into their journey from humble beginnings to reshaping how Australians think about investing. We explore the philosophies behind their new book How to Retire on $3,000 a Week, the birth of Empower Wealth, and the frameworks that have helped thousands achieve financial peace.

From redefining success to calling out industry spruikers, Bryce and Ben drop truth bombs on everything from mindset to money habits. This isn’t just about property, it’s about clarity, discipline, and living life on your terms.

If you’ve ever wondered what separates those who retire free from those who don’t… this conversation is it.

Bryce Holdaway and Ben Kingsley talk about:

00:00Who are Bryce & Ben
02:00The early days of The Property Couch
06:30The mindset behind giving away free knowledge
13:00How $3,000 a week became the benchmark
17:00The power of frameworks and financial behaviour
24:00The ego trap and shifting to a long-term game
28:00Status vs. wealth: a confronting truth
32:00Helping high-income earners avoid financial ruin
36:00Trauma, transformation & the cost of doing nothing
42:00Being a good landlord & the bigger picture of impact
45:00Avoiding ‘spruiker’ traps & protecting your future
52:00Why responsibility matters in financial advice
59:00Final thoughts & why every strategy should be personal

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years. 

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron’s decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth. 

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

About Bryce Holdaway & Ben Kingsley:

Bryce Holdaway and Ben Kingsley are the powerhouse duo behind The Property Couch, one of Australia’s leading property investment podcasts. Together, they’ve demystified the property market for everyday Australians, sharing practical frameworks, financial insights, and decades of combined industry experience.

Bryce is a qualified Buyers Agent and financial educator, while Ben is an award-winning Property Investment Advisor and Managing Director of Empower Wealth. Through their podcast, books, and media appearances, they’ve helped thousands build wealth through property, focusing on long-term strategy, responsible investing, and financial freedom with purpose.

Connect with Bryce Holdaway & Ben Kingsley:

Visit the website: https://thepropertycouch.com.au/ 

Visit the website: http://www.empowerwealth.com.au/ 

Follow Bryce Holdaway on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryceholdaway/ 

Follow Bryce Holdaway on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryceholdaway/ 

Follow Ben Kingsley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkingsleyau/