The Self Unemployed Podcast

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Billy Kooner is a successful property investor, returning guest, and now actively building his portfolio in Dubai. Since our last episode, Billy has been buying off-plan properties, securing distressed deals, attracting international investors, and exploring large-scale property funds — all while living as a true global citizen. In this powerful conversation, Billy reveals why he could retire comfortably tomorrow but chooses not to — because retirement is boring. He shares the Self-Unemployed mindset that keeps ambitious wealth builders creating, contributing, and growing for life.
🔑Key Topics Covered:
✅Why retirement is boring and what the true Self-Unemployed lifestyle looks like
✅Building multiple streams of income so you’re never dependent on one source
✅Billy’s Dubai property journey: off-plan purchases, flips, distressed deals (the 3Ds), and plans for a property fund
✅The power of community, networking, and surrounding yourself with action-takers
✅Why purpose and contribution beat sitting on a beach
✅Lessons on global citizenship, opportunity, and keeping the wealth-building mindset alive
This episode is a masterclass in developing the right mindset to build lasting wealth and live with purpose instead of chasing traditional retirement. The Self-Unemployed Podcast is all about helping you shift your thinking, build real wealth, become the person you’re meant to be, and create massive value for yourself and those around you. If you’re ready to break free from the 9-5 trap and design a life of freedom and impact, this is for you. Listen all the way through — Billy drops pure gold in this one!
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🎙️ Just two years ago, Charles and Maria joined the Samuel Leeds Academy as single “Pringles.” Today they’re a power couple running a hands-off property empire in Cornwall — completing full commercial-to-residential developments, operating a UK-wide service accommodation management company, retiring family members, and now scouting multi-million-pound deals in Dubai. In this powerful episode they reveal exactly how they used vision, goal-setting, pattern recognition, and relentless action to manifest the Self-Unemployed life most people only dream about.
🔑 Key moments you’ll hear:
✅How they went from “everyone said it was a scam” to exceeding every expectation
✅The exact visualisation and manifestation techniques that turned their Academy dreams into reality (including sitting with Samuel on the Palm in Dubai)
✅Why starting young + putting money to work creates exponential results
✅Balancing today’s enjoyment with tomorrow’s freedom (sacrificing neither)
✅The goal-setting exercise that helps you navigate obstacles instead of quitting
✅Their big vision for the “Heel” wellness-property brand (saunas, ice baths, retreats & community)
✅How clear vision + daily action beats wishful thinking every time
 
📈 The Self-Unemployed Podcast is all about developing the wealth mindset that lets you build real assets, create passive income, become the person you want to be, and add massive value to the world around you. If you’re tired of the traditional path and ready to design your own freedom, listen all the way through — this episode is packed with practical mindset shifts you can apply immediately.
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🎙️ Steve Walker is a 20-year veteran personal trainer and natural bodybuilder who now runs a successful online coaching business from Spain, helping men across the world transform their bodies, confidence, and lives. In this powerful episode, Steve reveals the simple but life-changing rule that transformed his mindset: if fear is the only reason you’re saying no, say yes and move towards it. He opens up about the deep imposter syndrome and self-sabotage that was quietly holding back his business and confidence — even after decades of experience — and how facing fear head-on helped him rebuild globally after lockdown and step into a new level of value creation.
 
🔑Key points we discuss:
✅Why fear is your “north star” and how to use it to make bolder decisions
✅Recognising and overcoming imposter syndrome and self-sabotage in business and life
✅The power of mentoring others to raise your own standards and confidence
✅Pivoting to a global online coaching business and creating real freedom
✅Why helping others is one of the fastest ways to grow your own wealth and value
✅The importance of keeping momentum with new goals instead of getting comfortable
 
If you’ve ever felt held back by fear, doubted your own success, or found yourself self-sabotaging right when things start going well, this episode will give you the practical mindset shifts you need. The Self-Unemployed Podcast is all about developing the wealth mindset that frees you from trading time for money, helps you become the person you’re meant to be, and allows you to create massive value for the people around you. Listen all the way through — the breakthroughs are in the details.
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🎙️ Ashley Hyland is a property investor, artist, mother, and high-flying coach in the Samuel Leeds Academy. She was living a full life in the Sussex countryside when a routine heart check revealed only 20% of her heart was working. What happened next is a powerful story of resilience and mindset.
 
🔑 In this episode we dive deep into:
• How daily mantras and vision boards helped heal her heart failure
• The emotional academy dinner that ended with a standing ovation
• Why “My body is a miracle” became her daily reminder
• How goals and affirmations gave her the strength to keep going
• Blending art, property investing, and family while planning a global future
• The difference mindset makes when doctors say it’s experimental
 
The Self-Unemployed Podcast is all about developing the wealth mindset that lets you build real freedom, become the person you’re meant to be, and add massive value to the world around you. Ashley’s story proves that the right inner game can literally save your life and fuel extraordinary success. Listen all the way through – you’ll walk away with practical tools you can start using today. If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who needs inspiration.
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🎙️ In this episode 21-year-old Noah Brierley (Noahxboa) reveals exactly how he built a 2-million-follower empire and became Samuel Leeds’ Head of Organic Social Media — without ever being the “expert” first. From fan videos to running shorts for the entire Leeds family, Noah shares his simple but powerful system for turning everyday lessons into viral content that actually builds wealth and freedom. 🔑 Key points we dive into:
✅Why repackaging beats creating from scratch — and how to do it even if you’re not an expert
✅The “third or fourth grade” rule that makes complex ideas go massively viral
✅Noah’s exact workflow: intentional scrolling, mind maps, testing ideas on X/LinkedIn first, and split-testing hooks
✅How to repurpose long podcasts and interviews into shorts that drive real results
✅Why simple, repetitive messaging wins — and how to stop overcomplicating your content
✅The power of adding your own unique experiences to timeless ideas
✅Bonus: reposting winners, minimising time from idea to post, and turning content into income
 
This episode is all about developing the Self-Unemployed mindset — learning how to package your knowledge and value so you can escape traditional paths, build an audience that pays, create multiple income streams, and become the person who adds massive value to yourself and others. If you’ve ever felt stuck thinking “I don’t know enough to create content” or “my ideas aren’t original,” this conversation will completely rewire how you think about wealth creation through social media. Listen (or watch) all the way through — the practical systems Noah shares could be the shortcut you’ve been looking for.
 
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🎙️ Tony and Lana Flemming have travelled the world on a yacht, built wealth through property, and are now seriously eyeing Dubai as their next chapter after becoming core members of the Samuel Leeds Academy. In this raw and honest conversation, they reveal why the UK increasingly feels like a police state designed to trap its citizens with taxes, cameras, and bureaucracy — while Dubai offers clean streets, respect, opportunity, and the right incentives for ambitious people.
 
🔑 What we discuss:
✅Why the UK now feels like a sinking ship and “last chance saloon”
✅The huge differences between UK and Dubai immigration, taxation & mindset
✅How the Samuel Leeds Academy became their second family and completely shifted their thinking
✅Why multiple residencies and passports are essential for true freedom
✅The power of surrounding yourself with a diverse, supportive, wealth-focused community
✅Practical steps to stop relying on governments and start building real options
If you’re tired of feeling stuck in a system that works against you and you want to develop the Self-Unemployed mindset — building wealth, creating freedom, and becoming the valuable person you’re meant to be — listen to this episode all the way through.
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🎙️ From council estates in Southeast London to living the Dubai luxury lifestyle — meet twins Elijah and Shyem Ramsay. Just a few years ago they were broke architecture graduates following the traditional path. Today they run multiple rent-to-rent properties, service accommodations, a 20-unit Apart hotel, and off-plan developments in Dubai, with one brother’s rent-to-rent even paying for his Porsche. In this powerful episode we dive deep into how one twin’s breakthrough on The Eviction inspired the other to join the Samuel Leeds academy, and how they quickly scaled together using the Self-Unemployed mindset.
 
🔑 Key moments we discuss:
✅Escaping the “hood” and the hunger that fuels massive action
✅Why seeing your twin succeed creates unstoppable belief (“If he can do it, I can”)
✅Replicating proven systems instead of reinventing the wheel
✅Building hands-off income streams so you can live between the UK and Dubai
✅The police stop that made Elijah upgrade from an old Toyota to a Porsche paid for by rent-to-rent
✅Self-imposed 5-day financial freedom challenges and twin competition that forces results
✅Creating generational wealth and true freedom beyond the 9-5 and university trap
 
If you’re tired of the traditional path and ready to build real wealth, passive income, and become the person you’re meant to be, listen all the way through. This episode will shift your mindset.
 
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00:00 - Introduction: Elijah & Cheyenne Ramsey
00:21 - From Broke Architecture Students to Wealth
00:47 - Using Rental Returns to Pay for a Porsche 01:04 - History of the Twins & The "Eviction" Challenge
01:23 - Cheyenne’s Entry into the Samuel Leeds Academy
02:14 - The Strategy: Replicating Proven Business Models
03:06 - UK Hotel Projects & Dubai Off-Plan Investing
04:02 - Wealth Mindset: Why Assets Beat Cash
05:50 - The Vision: Taking Action After the Academy
07:24 - Closing a £35k Block Deal & 20-Unit Apart Hotel
08:48 - The Toyota Aygo: Life Before the Success
09:23 - Overcoming Bias: Dealing with the Police in SE London
11:19 - Why Perception and "The Car" Matter for Young Investors
12:13 - Financial Freedom: Buying a Porsche for Mom
13:46 - Running Costs: Porsche Taycan vs. Tesla
14:11 - University Life: Studying Architecture at UCL
15:39 - Rejecting the 9-5 Path to Become Self-Unemployed
16:58 - Cheyenne’s Artist Career & Appearance on Sky Arts
18:53 - Leveraging Social Media and Influencer Collaborations
24:33 - Property Management: Handling Issues and Floods
28:17 - Fitness and Business: The Muscle Mania Journey
32:14 - How Financial Freedom Changes Your Daily Mindset
35:37 - Strategies for Attracting High-Value Property Investors
39:52 - Future Goals: Global Expansion and UK Hotels
46:53 - Luxury Living: Hands-Off Management in Canary Wharf
53:40 - Overcoming Personal Health Obstacles
01:00:00 - Conclusion: Building a Wealth Mindset Beyond YouTube

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🎙️ Rich Harris and Nina Bartlett were once deep in the hospitality grind—running multiple high-pressure pubs, working 80-hour weeks, juggling teams, family life, and even navigating COVID chaos while building award-winning businesses. Burnout hit hard, but their mindset shift changed everything. Today, they've escaped to build a thriving property empire through service accommodation, HMOs, investor partnerships (including zero-money-down deals), and running their own letting agency—gaining true financial independence, family time, holidays in Dubai, and the freedom to coach others. In this episode, we dive into:
🔑 Key discussion points we cover:
✅The brutal reality of pub life: endless hours, family sacrifices, competition, and lockdown panic that sparked their pivot.
✅How embracing education (like the Samuel Leeds Academy), community, and smart strategies overcame fear and negativity from others.
✅Practical wins: scaling service accommodation, investor-funded BRR/HMOs, acquiring a letting agency, and achieving calm after handing back pub keys.
✅The power of integrity, resilience, and shifting from "working hard" to "working smart" for lasting wealth.
 
🚀This is the Self-Unemployed mindset in action—developing the wealth mindset to escape traditional traps, build scalable income, become the person you want to be, and add massive value to your family and community.
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Craig Beasley is an ex-Royal Navy aircraft engineer who spent 16 years working on iconic aircraft like Harrier jets, Sea King helicopters, and the F-35 on brand-new carriers. In 2023, he made the courageous decision to leave the military's guaranteed security—including the infamous pension trap—and transition into full-time property investing. Today, he's scaling a growing portfolio through Buy, Refurb, Refinance (BRR) strategies turned into high-performing serviced accommodation, leveraging "good debt" to build real wealth and freedom. In this episode of The Self-Unemployed Podcast,
Craig shares:
🔑 Why he walked away from 8 years left to pension eligibility and the "safety net" that was holding him back
🔑 The mindset shift from fearing debt to embracing "good debt" vs "bad debt"—and how leverage changed everything
🔑 How military discipline, cheap living in service, and aggressive saving funded his first big moves (including buying commercial property cash!)
🔑 The power of environment and community (like the Samuel Leads Academy) in fueling motivation and action
🔑 Why solving bigger problems for others creates massive value—and how that applies to property, entrepreneurship, and life
🔑 His current setup: turning rundown properties into contractor-focused serviced accommodation for passive income potential
This conversation is packed with real-talk mindset shifts on security, debt, risk, and building abundance. The Self-Unemployed Podcast is all about developing the wealth mindset to escape the traditional 9-5 trap, become the person you want to be, add massive value to the world, and live life to your full potential—without waiting for permission or a pension. Listen/watch all the way through for the full story and practical takeaways.
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🎙️ In this episode of The Self-Unemployed Podcast, 24-year-old entrepreneur Tommy Cleary opens up about his journey from a traditional Irish Traveler background—facing bullying, deep stigma, depression, and suicidal thoughts—to becoming known as “The Hotel Guy” in the property world. Today he runs a thriving locksmith business, sources high-value property and business deals (now expanded to Dubai), and scales hotel acquisitions with creative no-money-down strategies, all while building serious cash flow and personal freedom. Tommy shares raw, honest insights into the mindset battles most ambitious people hide, and how he turned pain into unbreakable confidence and business success.
🔑 Key discussion points we cover:
✅The dark moments of suicidal thoughts and how a strong “why,” faith, and community pulled him back from the edge
✅“Fake it till you make it” – pretending to be confident until it becomes real, and why putting on a strong face matters
✅Boxing as the ultimate mindset metaphor: facing crippling fear before a fight, then watching it vanish in the ring—and applying that to business risks and failures
✅Overcoming Traveler stigma and bias in school, work, and business, then building credibility so strong that background no longer defines him
✅Shifting to hotel specialization for niche branding (“Tommy’s the hotel guy”), raising finance creatively, outsourcing smartly, and maintaining a pipeline even during lows
✅The life-changing power of surrounding yourself with winners, asking for help, and adopting a “can-do” abundance mindset over poverty thinking
🚀This episode is raw proof that the Self-Unemployed mindset isn’t about never feeling down—it’s about developing the tools, reasons, and support network to rise every time life knocks you back. Tommy’s story shows how mastering your inner game directly builds wealth, lets you become the person you’re meant to be, and makes you more valuable to everyone around you.
🎧Listen/watch all the way through—Tommy’s vulnerability and practical takeaways will hit different depending on where you are in your journey. If this resonates, smash that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE for more mindset-shifting episodes, check out the playlist for similar stories, and drop a comment: What’s one mindset shift that’s helped you push through a low point?
Let’s keep building – see you in the next one!