How Blake Huddleston Turned Passion into a Property Portfolio
In this exciting Episode 4 of Your Wealth Playbook, hosts Jared Doran and Kerrod Holland welcome their first guest, Blake Huddleston, a true Aussie success story. Hailing from West Wallsend, Blake is a coal-train driver and founder of Huddleston Property Group, a buyer’s agency specialising in regional areas across eastern Australia.
As a property investor, developer, and small/medium subdivision specialist, Blake has built an impressive portfolio of 10 properties before age 30. Now based in Cessnock, this family man and father of two boys shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to property mogul.
With a growth mindset that never quits, Blake dives into what fuels his passion for helping others create wealth for themselves and their families. Tune in to discover the mindset, strategies, and fire behind his remarkable story, and learn how you can start building your own wealth journey.
Creators and Guests
Host
Jared Dorans
Meet Jared, Managing Director and Principal of Crown Property Finance, and co-host of Your Wealth Playbook. From his lending start in 2009, he became a top 5 lender at a Big 4 bank, later mastering complex and commercial lending with national awards. With 13 years of experience and 40+ lenders, Jared offers fast, client-focused solutions. Off-duty, he volunteers with Talk2mebro, enjoys sports, family, and a good coffee or beer.
Host
Kerrod Holland
Meet Kerrod, your Newcastle-based financial advisor at Tenex Wealth and co-host of Your Wealth Playbook. Originally from Singleton, he’s passionate about helping business owners, pre-retirees, retirees, and high-income earners secure their financial future through tailored tax strategies and retirement planning. Outside of turning hard-earned money into lasting wealth, Kerrod finds balance in sports, fatherhood, and cherishing family moments.
Guest
Blake Huddleston
Blake Huddleston is the founder of Huddleston Property Group, a dynamic buyer’s agency specialising in regional eastern Australia. A coal-train driver and fridge repairman by trade, Blake transformed his humble beginnings into a thriving career as a property investor, developer, and small/medium subdivision specialist. Known for his growth mindset and genuine desire to help others, Blake empowers people to build wealth for themselves and their families, driven by an inspiring story of grit and ambition.
