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The journey from 13 to 30 getting involved in over 40 businesses, the story of Luke Anderson

Published

4 years ago

August 3, 2020

Luke David Anderson, born in Victoria, Australia. Till the age of 10 Luke grew up on the Mornington Peninsular in Melbourne, then his family moved to Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays, on the North-Eastern Coast of Australia.

He started his first business at the age of 16 and since then he has been an entrepreneur working for himself. Luke moved out of home very young and negotiated with the high school to only attend 3 days a week, leaving the rest of the days to work at a retail store. He spent his spare time on his business. At the age of 13, by the day he was buying and selling cars and by the night he started DJing at local house parties. This is when he became passionate about music. By the age of 16, Luke launched LA Entertainment and was doing wedding and local events under the DJ name “LA Walker”. He started including all the local DJs and ran the evening music entertainment in the area.

Doing all the work in the evening he started labouring in sites by the day. He learnt there was so much money in building and construction. For the next few years, he started and closed a bunch of businesses, which include building company, a popular local hairdressing salon, surf and clothing store and a few more.

A break came when he owned one of the local nightclubs. He then opened a scaffolding business that struggles to get into a competitive industry, but Luke never gave up. Luke started building relationships with people and over the years this business and has grown up. Luke is now hiring hundreds of people in scaffolding.

LA Entertainment was also growing, now has 3-night venues. Luke is a business builder and a successful entrepreneur. He has been personally involved in over 40 businesses by the age of 30. Some of them were major failures.

At present, Luke is generating 40 million in a year in the construction and mining sector. He has invested in over 34 companies. He spends his time travelling and sharing his experience with upcoming entrepreneurs and give them innovative ideas on all types of problems. He tries to spend time both in Australia and Rawai, Phuket. He invests in peoples across the globe. He has two dogs named Nala and George.

Luke has crossed over 10s of millions in sales over 10 different verticals and manages hundreds of staff and still wishes to visit more countries.

Luke says,” I choose business as my way of thinking wires me to see openings and provide solutions for the market, I don’t switch off. Always on. I would rather be always on working for myself than always working for someone else”.

Business

Private Listings by Harold X. Clarke: A New Approach to Fine Real Estate

Published

1 week ago

December 16, 2024

Matthew Wiles

Photo credit: Private Listings by Harold X. Clarke.

Byline: Andi Stark

Private Listings by Harold X. Clarke, a real estate platform operating across Hawaii, is rewriting how properties are bought and sold in the region. Unlike larger firms reliant on public listings and mass marketing, Private Listings’ strategy prioritizes personalization, privacy, and meticulous curation of ultra-high-end, off-market properties, including oceanfront estates, gated community residences, and architectural masterpieces.

Harold Clarke, founder of Private Listings, describes their method as one that rejects “cookie-cutter solutions in favor of understanding the nuances of both buyers and sellers.” This approach has resonated with ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) seeking refined and discreet real estate transactions.

The Hawaiian real estate market remains a hub for global investors, with the median price for a single-family home in the state reaching $900,000 in 2024, according to the Hawaii Association of Realtors. Within this competitive landscape, Private Listings is building up to be a trusted name for properties that extend beyond luxury into generational investments.

Challenging the Industry Norms

Private Listings deliberately avoids the conventions of large-scale real estate firms. By focusing on fewer, higher-value properties, the company ensures that each transaction is treated with the same level of care and confidentiality.

Public listing platforms, while effective for broader markets, often expose sellers to unnecessary attention or unqualified inquiries. For Clarke, this model is misaligned with the needs of UHNWIs. “Privacy isn’t a luxury for our clients—it’s a necessity,” Clarke explains.

This philosophy has led Private Listings to handle some of Hawaii’s most significant real estate transactions, including off-market properties valued at over $40 million. Its success is not measured by the volume of listings but by the depth of trust built with clients, many of whom return for subsequent transactions.

Adapting to Changing Client Demands

While Private Listings maintains a foundation of traditional practices, the firm also recognizes the evolving needs of its clientele. The global real estate market is increasingly influenced by concerns over digital security, with a 15% rise in data breaches targeting high-net-worth individuals in the past three years, according to cybersecurity firm NortonLifeLock.

To address these risks, Private Listings employs rigorous screening for potential buyers and uses secure platforms for communication and transactions. The firm’s “by invitation only” model ensures that clients remain protected from the pitfalls of public exposure. Clarke notes, “Our goal is not just to sell homes but to create an environment where clients feel safe and confident during every step of the process.”

The Human Element in Real Estate Transactions

Despite advancements in technology, Private Listings firmly believes that real estate transactions cannot be reduced to algorithms or automation. Unlike firms that depend heavily on online data aggregation, Private Listings emphasizes human connection and insight.

The company’s sales strategy integrates personalized client interactions, in-depth market analysis, and years of experience navigating Hawaii’s unique real estate ecosystem. Clarke’s background in managing family assets and his global perspective is significant in shaping this essence.

Future Directions for Private Listings by Harold X. Clarke

As Hawaii continues to attract global attention, Private Listings aims to expand its influence within the state while maintaining its core principles. The company is currently developing a new platform to streamline services for UHNWIs, blending their demand for discretion with seamless access to Hawaii’s finest off-market properties.

Additionally, Private Listings is strengthening its ties with local communities, recognizing that sustainable growth benefits both the company and the islands’ ecosystems.

Private Listings by Harold X. Clarke has set itself apart in Hawaii’s real estate scene by moving away from the typical mass-market approach. Through a mix of traditional values and modern sensibilities, the firm continues to define what it means to transact ultra-high-value properties with integrity and care.