She Renovates

About She Renovates

Welcome to the She Renovates Podcast with Bernadette Janson Our home renovation podcast, She Renovates hosted by Bernadette Janson, helps women with a passion and flair for beautiful homes create an income and a life they love through renovating and property.

Publisher

Bernadette Janson

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Feb 2019

Latest episode

16 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

278 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Jun 2026

   275 - Budget, Bricks & the Bottom Line: What Sydney's Property Market Really Looks Like Right Now

   Budget, Bricks & the Bottom Line: What Sydney's Property Market Really Looks Like Right Now Bernadette sits down with Bernadette Summers, an 18-year real estate veteran and founder of Eastern Beaches Property, for an unfiltered cup of tea and a frank look at what the Federal Budget actually means for property investors and renovators in the current market. With three rate rises, a war, Easter, and now a budget all landing in quick succession, it is fair to say Sydney's property market has had a rough few months. But as Bernadette Summers points out, she has seen this before, through the Banking Royal Commission and through COVID, when predictions of 40% price drops were followed by a 30% boom. Her message: stay calm, know your numbers, and pivot your strategy rather than your principles. The good news for most listeners is that the principal place of residence came through the budget untouched, and as Bernadette Summers reminds us, the lesser-known six-year rule means you can rent out your family home and retain your CGT exemption, a powerful and underused wealth tool. For renovators weighing up their next move, the two of them dig into flipping inside a company structure, why discretionary trusts are under the microscope, and a micro-development strategy that can effectively deliver land at no cost. This is not a "doom and gloom, wait it out" episode. It is a clear-headed, practical conversation for anyone who wants to understand the landscape before they act and to act wisely when they do. If you have been sitting on a decision because the market feels uncertain, or wondering whether to flip, hold, rent, or redevelop, this episode cuts through the noise and gives you a framework for thinking it through. Tune in for a real conversation between two women who have been around the property block and who know that the right strategy, in any market, always starts with knowing your numbers. "It's very important that you don't panic. Nothing's been set in legislation yet, so we don't actually know what the final outcome will be." EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Welcome & Introducing Bernadette Summers 01:00 About Eastern Beaches Property: 18 Years in Sydney Real Estate 02:00 The Budget Reaction: Why Everyone Needs to Take a Breath 03:00 Market Lessons from COVID, Rate Rises & the Banking Royal Commission 05:00 The Big Win: Principal Place of Residence Left Untouched 05:45 The Six-Year Rule: How to Rent Your Home Without Losing Your CGT Exemption 07:00 Using a Money Tree or Short-Term Rental to Offset the Changes 08:30 Flipping in the Current Climate: What's Actually Changed 09:15 Company Structures, Tax Rates & Why You Must Know Your Numbers 11:00 How Cheeky Should You Be? Negotiating the Purchase Price 15:00 The Housing Shortage: Are We Actually That Far Behind? 18:30 Negative Gearing and the CGT Concession: What We Know So Far 20:30 Micro-Development: The Strategy That Gets You Land for Free 23:00 Sydney Market Right Now: Soft, But Resilient 24:30 Before You Sell: Why an Appraisal Is Your First Move 26:00 Presentation That Pays: Declutter, Street Appeal & Don't Shoot the Messenger 29:00 How to Reach Bernadette Summers & Where to Find Her Free Booklet

2. 

   2 Jun 2026

   274 - From the First Flip to a Six-Figure Holiday Rental in the First Year!

   Introduction: From Podcast Listener to Two Profitable Projects: Carly's First Year Renovating Bernadette sits down with renovator Carly to unpack a remarkable first year, one that began with bingeing this very podcast over the summer holidays and ended with two profitable projects and a completely changed sense of what's possible. Just over twelve months ago, Carly was convinced that renovating for profit was for other people: people with more experience, more money, and more time. After joining the course in early 2025, she and her husband completed their first flip in under three months, a full-gut renovation that delivered just over $95,000 in profit. From there, the strategy shifted. When the numbers on their second property pointed to long-term growth rather than a quick sale, Carly turned a coastal home an hour from Adelaide into a holiday rental, now a Superhost listing that has earned more than $60,000 in bookings and a wall of five-star reviews in its first two months. But this is not a "list it and the money rolls in" story, and Carly is refreshingly honest about that. She and Bernadette dig into the real work behind short-term rental, the styling, the systems, the photography, and the cleaning saga — and why it is anything but passive income. If you have ever told yourself it is too late to start, that you do not have enough experience, or that serious profit and money partners are for other people, this conversation shows what becomes possible when belief and a solid system finally line up. Tune in to discover how one woman went from podcast listener to confident, profitable renovator in a single year, and what she would tell anyone still waiting for the "right time" to begin. "Twelve months ago, I would have said this wasn't possible for someone without much experience. Now my eyes have been opened, of course, it's possible. You just have to believe in yourself." EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 – Welcome & Carly's Renovating Journey So Far 01:30 – From Bingeing the Podcast to Buying Within Months 03:30 – The Fundamentals That Built Her Confidence 04:30 – Giving Yourself the Authority to Start 05:00 – Inside the First Flip: $95K Profit in Under Three Months 06:30 – Why Project Two Became a Holiday Rental, Not a Flip 08:00 – Two Months In: $60K in Bookings, Superhost & Five-Star Reviews 09:30 – The Buy: Why Untouched Kitchens and Bathrooms Were the Win 11:00 – Designing for Demand: A Pickleball Court, Kids' Wing & Beds for 14 13:00 – The Budget: $110K, Black Friday and the Marketplace Goldmine 14:30 – Bernadette's Advice: Build Your Own Database & Beware Booking.com 16:30 – The Honest Truth: Why Short-Term Rental Isn't Passive 21:30 – What's Next: Refinancing, Money Partners and the Belief Shift Resources: The School Of Renovating: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com (https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/) She Renovates Podcast: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page/ (https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page/) Connect with The School of Renovating: Book a FREE Reno Strategy Audit: https://member.theschoolofrenovating.com/10-min-strategy-call-page (https://member.theschoolofrenovating.com/10-min-strategy-call-page) ASK BERNADETTE: https://sherenovates.com.au/podcast/ (https://sherenovates.com.au/podcast/) Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3faoWlT (https://apple.co/3faoWlT) Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovating (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovating) Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theschoolofrenovating (https://www.facebook.com/theschoolofrenovating) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating (https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating) Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@she_renovates_bernadette (https://www.tiktok.com/@she_renovates_bernadette)

3. 

   14 Apr 2026

   273 - From “Just a Hobby” to Profitable Business: The Mindset Shift That Matters

   Introduction: Dive into this powerful episode of the She Renovates Podcast! Bernadette sits down with money mindset mentor Denise Duffield-Thomas to explore one of the most underestimated drivers of financial success for renovators, the beliefs we hold about money. While many aspiring renovators focus on strategy, feasibility, and profit margins, Denise reveals that the real barrier to wealth is often invisible… the unconscious money stories formed long before the first deal is ever done. In this conversation, Bernadette and Denise unpack how childhood experiences, cultural conditioning, and social expectations shape the way women think about earning, charging, investing, and building wealth. From undercharging and guilt about wanting more, to the impact of tall poppy syndrome and the pressure to be “nice”, this episode shines a light on the hidden forces that can quietly sabotage financial success. If you’ve ever hesitated to charge what you’re worth, felt uncomfortable wanting more financial independence, or wondered why confidence sometimes lags behind capability, this episode will help you understand why and what to do about it. Tune in to discover how shifting your money mindset can unlock greater confidence, clearer decision-making, and the freedom to create income through renovating. “You can have the best strategy in the world, but if your mindset doesn’t support success, you will unconsciously hold yourself back.” – Bernadette Janson EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 – Welcome & Why Money Mindset Matters in Renovating 02:30 – The Hidden Money Stories Women Carry 05:00 – How Childhood Experiences Shape Financial Confidence 08:30 – Why Women Often Undercharge for Their Skills 11:00 – The Impact of Tall Poppy Syndrome & Wanting to Be Liked 14:30 – Why There Is No Perfect Time to Start 17:00 – Confidence Comes From Action, Not Before It 20:30 – The Role of Community in Normalising Wealth Creation 23:00 – “I Serve, I Deserve” – Balancing Value & Profit 26:00 – Pattern Interrupts: Changing Your Financial Story 29:00 – Why It Has Never Been a Better Time for Women to Build Wealth 32:00 – How Renovating Builds Confidence and Independence Resources The School Of Renovating: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com (https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/) She Renovates Podcast: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page/ (https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page/) Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE: https://sherenovates.com.au/podcast/ (https://sherenovates.com.au/podcast/) Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3faoWlT (https://apple.co/3faoWlT) Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovating (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovating) Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theschoolofrenovating (https://www.facebook.com/theschoolofrenovating) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating (https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating) Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@she_renovates_bernadette (https://www.tiktok.com/@she_renovates_bernadette)

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YouTube views

89,080

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

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Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

85