In this episode of The Developers Club Podcast, host Ben Wilson speaks with Gavin J. Gallagher, Founder of Elite Property Accelerator and a seasoned international property developer. Gavin shares his journey from architecture into large-scale property development, detailing how early planning gains led to rapid portfolio growth, followed by the hard lessons of the 2008 crash. He discusses the psychological pressure of development, lifestyle inflation, global market dynamics, and why resilience and mindset are as important as financial strategy. The conversation spans Ireland, the UK, New York, and Dubai, offering valuable insights for developers navigating volatile markets and long-term growth. 00:00 – Introduction and meeting Gavin Gallagher 02:30 – Early exposure to architecture and property 06:10 – The planning deal that changed everything 10:40 – Rapid portfolio growth and early success 15:20 – Lifestyle inflation and hidden risks 19:30 – The 2008 crash and losing a multi-million euro portfolio 24:50 – Rebuilding after failure and financial pressure 30:15 – Global property markets: Dublin vs London vs Dubai 36:40 – Mental resilience, health, and long-term sustainability 41:30 – Lessons for developers navigating today’s market   🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts 🔔 Subscribe for more expert conversations on UK property development   CONNECT WITH THE DEVELOPERS CLUB 🎧 Listen on your preferred platform: YouTube: / @thedevelopersclub Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P6c6lc... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/thedevelop...   📲 Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: / thedevelopersclub Instagram: / thedevelopersclub.uk TikTok: / thedevelopersclub X (Twitter): https://x.com/_developersclub Facebook: / thedevelopersclub.uk   💬 Book a discovery call: info@thedevelopersclub.co.uk 🌐 Visit: https://www.thedevelopersclub.co.uk   JOIN OUR COMMUNITY • Explore membership options and find your pathway in development • Be part of our mission to deliver 10,000 new homes by 2030 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY • Explore membership options and find your pathway in development • Be part of our mission to deliver 10,000 new homes by 2030 HELP US GROW • Leave a review on Apple Podcasts • Share this episode with your network • Interested in partnering or sponsoring the show? Email us   #TheDevelopersClubPodcast #GavinGallagher #ElitePropertyAccelerator #UKProperty #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateUK #DeveloperMindset #PropertyInvestment #TheDevelopersClub