Pak Chat

Pak Chat
Podcast Description
Pak Chat is where ambition and real conversation collide. Hosted by Blake Thorn — with $100M in loans settled in 2024 and on track for $200M in 2025 — Pak Chat shares real lessons, mindset shifts, and strategies from Australia’s leading minds in property, business, sport, and beyond. From building wealth to navigating growth, it’s real people, real lessons, and making the complex simple. The conversation starts now.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as property investment, strategic business growth, and real estate trends, with episodes delving into topics like buyer agency dynamics, the impact of gentrification, and effective negotiation tactics. For example, it features discussions on how marketing strategies can elevate a business brand and the intricacies of off-market property purchases.

Pak Chat is where ambition and real conversation collide. Hosted by Blake Thorn — with $100M in loans settled in 2024 and on track for $200M in 2025 — Pak Chat shares real lessons, mindset shifts, and strategies from Australia’s leading minds in property, business, sport, and beyond. From building wealth to navigating growth, it’s real people, real lessons, and making the complex simple. The conversation starts now.
Josh Meli is the Co-Founder of CH Secure, a fast-growing buyer’s agency created in partnership with leading industry expert Simone Cohen. With a bold ambition to become Australia’s top buyer’s agent, Josh is building not just a business, but a trusted brand for people entering and investing in the property market.
In this episode, we dive into the mindset behind building a reputation in a competitive industry, the critical role of gentrification when choosing suburbs, the power of strategic renovations, and how buying off-market can give buyers a major edge.
Josh also shares what he looks for in a property and the long-term vision that drives CH Secure’s success.
Expect practical insights for anyone thinking about buying, investing, or understanding what separates good advice from great advice.

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