What Property Developers Can Learn from Private Equity | Episode 34: Nathan Winch

Would a stranger invest £100,000 in you? Nathan shares the bold moves and lessons that made it happen, and how it shaped his path in business and property.

Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of Nathan Winch, Chief Executive of Winch & Co, a private equity company. From acquiring businesses to managing commercial and residential properties, Nathan has a wealth of experience navigating the intersection of business and property.

In this episode, Nathan reveals how he acquired his first business and raised his first £100,000, how to take bold calculated risks that shaped his career, and the lessons learned from both triumphs and setbacks, including navigating a £1 million loss.

Whether you're an aspiring investor or a seasoned entrepreneur, this conversation offers invaluable takeaways to help you grow and thrive.

Key topics covered:
- Practical tips for beginners in property
- Lessons from losing £1 million
- Taking calculated risks
- Valuing businesses with EBITDA and other considerations
- Learning from mistakes 
- How Nathan acquired his first business
- Why having a business first and property second is a winning strategy

Chapters:
00:00 Trailer
00:55 Property Developer Show 2025
01:36 Who is Nathan
07:00 Current investments
08:19 Balancing property & business ventures
09:39 Managing commercial properties from acquisitions  
13:10 Key lessons from property investment 
14:10 Asset-backed businesses
17:12 Transforming a distribution centre 
20:00 Property advice for beginners
27:07 First business acquisition
30:15 Lessons from losing £1millon
36:06 Behind the Blue Bricks Magazine story
43:07 How to connect with Nathan

Contact Nathan:
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nathanjwinch/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/nathanjwinch/
Winch & Co: https://www.winchandco.com/

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