John Hopkins

John Hopkins is the Founder and Executive Chairman of The Hopkins Group (Australia), a company he established in 1980.12 Here are some key details about John Hopkins:

Professional Background

John Hopkins has over 40 years of experience in business, specializing in:

• Organizational management
• Business planning and marketing
• Property and investment

He is considered a leading independent specialist in property and investment, having advised thousands of Australians on financial planning, market trends, economic issues, and property investments.1

Achievements and Expertise

• Managed over 4,000 properties and 500 body corporates simultaneously
• Clients have purchased over $4 billion worth of investment properties in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane through The Hopkins Group
• Involved in planning and developing major property developments
• Founder and benefactor of the Property Investment Association of Australia (PIAA), now known as the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA)12

Public Speaking and Media Presence

• Accomplished public speaker, presenting at conferences, seminars, and workshops
• Hosted weekly radio programs in Melbourne and Sydney discussing investment, property, and economic issues
• Authored hundreds of articles for Australian print media
• Wrote a syndicated column titled "Safe as Houses" that appeared in over 100 regional and suburban papers1

Philosophy and Methodology

John Hopkins is passionate about the relationship between wealth and lifestyle. He emphasizes the importance of balancing personal, occupational, and financial interests. To this end, he developed the unique John Hopkins Three Circle Financial Planning Methodology.12

Personal Life

While his professional achievements are significant, John considers his five children to be his greatest engagement.2