WCC 929: From Stuck to $257K Richer: How Dave & Jess Built Wealth in 12 Months

In this inspiring Wealth Coffee Chats episode, Positive Real Estate advisor Bob Proven shares the remarkable journey of Dave and Jess, a hardworking Aussie couple who turned financial frustration into a quarter-million-dollar success story. Despite earning solid incomes, they felt stuck—unsure how to grow their wealth or even if they could afford another investment. Through smart strategy, expert advice, and a few simple but powerful tax moves, they transformed their situation in just one year. Bob breaks down exactly how they reduced their taxable income, boosted their joint tax return from $4,600 to nearly $14,000, and built $257,000 in additional wealth through capital growth and savings. This real-life case study proves you don’t need to be rich to start investing—you just need a plan, the right guidance, and the courage to take action.

 

Episode Highlights:

  1. Meet Dave & Jess — a relatable Aussie couple feeling financially stuck.
  2. How they leveraged expert help instead of going it alone.
  3. The smart purchase of an off-market property in a high-growth area.
  4. How a simple depreciation report unlocked thousands in tax deductions.
  5. The numbers behind their $257K wealth creation in just 12 months.
  6. Why doing nothing is often the biggest financial risk.
  7. Three key lessons: use the system, have a plan, and take action.
About the Author
From a small town boy growing up in the remote outback of rural Queensland, to becoming the founder of Australasia’s most powerful property wealth creation engine – Positive Real Estate Group CEO Jason Whitton is on a mission to change the way we look at wealth.