The Self Unemployed Podcast

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In this explosive episode of Self-Unemployed, Colin sits down with entrepreneur, property investor, and CEO of the UK’s leading property training company, Russell Leeds — also co-host of the Property Investors Podcast.
This conversation goes way deeper than property. Russell pulls back the curtain on the actual state of the UK system — from broken courts to failing councils, from insane tax rules to the government's attempt to “protect tenants” while accidentally destroying the rental market. If you’ve ever felt like the system is set up to keep you stuck, unmotivated, and under-earning… this episode lays it all bare.
Russell also reveals:
What the Property Investors Academy really does behind the scenes
Why community and mentorship matter more than any course
How boxing, public speaking & content creation grow you beyond property
The truth about the Renters’ Rights Bill, Section 21 & failing courts
Why councils, the NHS & government-run services are collapsing
How licensing, wealth taxes & stamp duty punish the wrong people
Why so many young adults are choosing benefits over work
How AI is changing entrepreneurship—and why creators must adapt
This is one of the most brutally honest breakdowns of entrepreneurship, property, and the UK system you’ll hear anywhere. If you want to think bigger, move smarter, and navigate a world that’s increasingly stacked against you… you’ll want to listen to the whole thing.
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In this powerful episode of Self-Unemployed, Colin sits down with Faigy Liebermann, certified ADHD coach, author, and trailblazer in adult neurodiversity advocacy. Known for helping adults finally understand their brains after years of being misunderstood, Faigy shares her bold mission: to empower neurodiverse individuals to stop hiding, start healing, and rebuild their lives with self-awareness and practical tools.
We explore how ADHD shows up in adults (especially women), why so many are misdiagnosed, and how executive dysfunction plays out in real life — from forgotten keys to emotional spirals. Faigy also explains why working memory deficits feel like “a broken bridge,” and how tools like scaffolding, self-talk, and dopamine-based motivation systems can change everything.
This is a must-listen for anyone who feels like they’re constantly behind, misunderstood, or stuck in a system that wasn’t built for them.
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What if the system that once gave you purpose… now holds you back? In this powerful episode of Self-Unemployed, Colin sits down with Dr. Min Ho Lee — a GP, surgeon, and certified property investor — to break down how even high-status professions like medicine no longer guarantee wealth, freedom, or fulfillment.
🔥 From long NHS shifts to building a property portfolio, Dr. Lee reveals how financial literacy, entrepreneurial mindset, and bold decision-making helped him reclaim his time and future.
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In this episode of Self Unemployed, host Colin sits down with Scott Lyons, who went from growing up on a council estate and working as a window cleaner to building a £2.3 million property portfolio in just four years named Property Investor of the Year 2024, Scott shares the raw truth about what it takes to break free from the system and create financial freedom on your own terms.
🌟 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Scott’s journey from council estate beginnings to successful property entrepreneur.
-The mindset shifts and risks needed to escape the 9–5 trap
- How he turned self-education, mentorship, and relentless drive into results
- The power of failure as a stepping stone to success
- Why property still creates more millionaires than any other industry — despite its challenges
💡 Scott proves that your background doesn’t define your future — persistence, education, and action do. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming financially independent, this episode is your blueprint for starting today.
📌 Connect with Scott Lyons: Instagram: @scottlyonsofficial 💬 What part of Scott’s journey resonated with you most? Drop a comment below!
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🎯 How Jon Simpson Built 11 Houses with ZERO CASH (£1.8M Portfolio in 4 Years) Discover how Jon Simpson, the UK’s “compassionate landlord,” went from owning 1 house to building an £1.8M property portfolio in just four years—without using a penny of his own money. In this episode of the Self Unemployed Podcast, Jon breaks down his “use houses to buy houses” strategy — a creative finance method that uses equity and bridging loans to buy properties without cash deposits. What you’ll learn in this video:
 
✅ How to buy houses with no money down
✅ How to use your property as a deposit for your next one
✅ Bridging loans explained (and why they’re a game-changer)
✅ Turning undervalued homes into instant income-generating assets
✅ Why financial literacy is the real key to escaping the rat race
✅ How to break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck trap
 
If you’re ready to break out of the system and build long-term wealth, this episode will change how you think about money and property forever.
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From career pivots to personal reinvention — Shannon’s story is proof that you can start over and win. In this episode of Self Unemployed, host Colin sits down with Shannon, an entrepreneur and creative force, to unpack her journey of leaving the traditional path, building something of her own, and redefining what success looks like.
🎙 What You’ll Learn:
How Shannon navigated big career changes without a “perfect” plan
The mindset shift from playing it safe to betting on yourself
Overcoming uncertainty and turning it into momentum
The role of community, collaboration, and saying yes to the right opportunities
How she blends creativity with business to build a career she loves
Whether you’re dreaming of quitting your 9-to-5, stuck in a rut, or already on your entrepreneurial journey, Shannon’s insights will help you take that next step with clarity and courage.
👀 If you're into real estate, mentorship, or building wealth with purpose, don’t miss this.

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From selling photocopiers to building an £8M printing business… and then losing it all to the internet.
In this episode of the Self Unemployed Podcast, Tony Crook — mentor to Samuel Leeds — shares his brutally honest journey through entrepreneurship, real estate, failure, reinvention, and global impact.
🎙 What You’ll Learn:
How Tony built (and lost) an £8M/year printing empire
The mistake that almost ruined his business: ignoring the internet
How he pivoted to property investing and found financial freedom
The true meaning of being “self-unemployed” — and how to fire yourself from your own business
Why he believes property is the last industry standing in the AI age
Real estate strategies: BRRR, super rents, serviced accommodation, and social housing
Inside look at building schools and hospitals in Uganda with Samuel Leeds
This one’s not just a business masterclass — it’s a wake-up call for every entrepreneur.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Rise and fall of the printing business due to digital disruption 03:27 Urgent advice: adapt early to AI and industry shifts
06:44 Pivot from printing to property investing
09:35 Key lesson: treat property as a business, not a hobby
10:53 Why property remains a powerful long-term investment
17:08 Accidental landlord during 1987 crash – first big property lesson 19:14 From sales to launching a successful print business
24:03 Business mistake: not systemizing early
25:42 Growth mindset: “Fire yourself yearly” to scale
32:07 Serviced accommodation as top strategy
33:55 BRRR strategy explained
36:07 Focus on ROI, not just pulling all money out
41:15 Choosing purpose over retirement
44:02 Samuel Leeds Foundation: real-world impact in Uganda
49:20 New initiative: remote digital education center in Uganda
53:34 Dual nature of Samuel Leeds: direct leader with genuine care
56:23 Why confronting critics worked better than staying silent
👀 If you're into real estate, mentorship, or building wealth with purpose, don’t miss this.
🎧 Listen now & drop your biggest takeaway in the comments.
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From Eviction to £23K in 7 Days: Elijah Ramsay's Journey to Financial Freedom | Self Unemployed Podcast.
In this episode of the Self Unemployed Podcast, we sit down with Elijah Ramsay, the 2024 winner of The Eviction — Samuel Leeds' high-stakes property competition. Elijah went from being broke, jobless, and struggling in silence… to earning £23,000 in just one week and securing his first property investment.
Hear the raw, unfiltered story behind his transformation — the setbacks, the mentorship, and the life-changing week with property mogul Samuel Leeds. From street fights and heartbreak to high-level deals, this episode is packed with real estate hustle, mindset shifts, and pure grit.
Timestamp:
00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:23 – One-on-One Mentorship with Samuel Leeds
00:07:03 – Choosing Ownership Over Rent-to-Rent
00:10:17 – £23K Target to Fund Home & Engagement Ring
00:13:29 – Property Search in Burnley/Manchester
00:21:16 – Learning High-Level Sales & Closing Tactics
00:25:30 – Closing 3 Deals in One Week
00:27:59 – Faith & Converting to Islam After Adversity
00:33:04 – Buying a House & Proposing to His Partner
00:35:30 – Assault & Robbery Before Filming the Show
00:43:07 – First Boardroom Test & Game Strategy
00:51:12 – Growth Through Challenge, Rejection & Focus
👉 Topics Covered:
What it’s like training 1-on-1 with Samuel Leeds How Elijah closed 3 property deals in 7 days His journey from redundancy to real estate success Overcoming fear, staying humble & embracing faith Behind-the-scenes stories from The Eviction
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In this episode of Self Unemployed, we sit down with Patricia Masuda — a successful property investor and sought-after real estate coach who has worked closely with Samuel Leeds.
She reveals the untold truths behind the UK property investment game, her journey from uncertainty to financial freedom, and what it's really like working inside the Samuel Leeds empire.
Whether you're a beginner in real estate or already doing deals, this conversation uncovers raw insights, powerful strategies, and real talk about building long-term wealth through property.
Topics covered:
How Patricia started with nothing and built her portfolio
Inside scoop on Samuel Leeds’ property mentorship
Mistakes new investors make (and how to avoid them)
How to find, fund, and flip property deals
Building confidence as a solo real estate entrepreneur
Real-life coaching stories and transformations
If you're dreaming of escaping the 9-5 and becoming self unemployed, this episode is a masterclass.
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🎙️ Welcome to another empowering episode of the Self Unemployed Podcast, hosted by Colin Munro, where we explore the path to financial freedom 💸 and escaping the 9-to-5 grind
🕘. In this episode, 🏡, we’re joined by Yolanda Morari, a trailblazing entrepreneur and the first female guest on the podcast! 🌟 Yolanda has carved a niche in social housing, specializing in emergency accommodation 🏠, and shares her inspiring journey from knowing nothing about property to becoming a commercial supplier for local councils 📑.
From Romania to Italy, to the UK 🌍, Yolanda’s global perspective and relentless drive have led her to master rent-to-rent strategies 📝 and build a portfolio of 12 properties, including one she owns outright
🏘️. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion on social housing, creative property strategies, and the mindset needed to achieve financial independence! 🚀
🔍 Summary
Yolanda Morari shares her remarkable story of transitioning from a traditional mindset of avoiding debt 🚫💳 to leveraging rent-to-rent and emergency accommodation strategies to build a thriving property business. Starting with no property knowledge,
Yolanda discovered Samuel Leeds’ £1 crash course 💷, which opened her eyes to the power of property investment. She now controls 12 properties, including 9 for local authorities and 3 for serviced accommodation, generating consistent cash flow
💵. Yolanda specializes in emergency accommodation, a niche within social housing 🏠, where councils pay nightly rates to house vulnerable families. She explains the challenges of low Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates 📉, bureaucratic delays, and the inefficiencies in the UK’s housing system, which often leave families in temporary accommodation for years.
Her journey began with a Help to Buy scheme property purchase in 2017 📜, which she later refinanced to enter the buy-to-let market, capitalizing on a £42,000 gain due to a market dip 📈. The conversation dives into the complexities of social housing, the importance of building relationships with councils 🤝, and why emergency accommodation is a quicker entry point into the sector. Yolanda also shares her vision to create a blueprint to help landlords become commercial suppliers, addressing the UK’s housing crisis by connecting councils with willing property owners 🏘️🔗.
🧠 Main Takeaways
✅ Rent-to-Rent as a Starting Point: Low capital? Start with rent-to-rent to control properties and generate cash flow without owning 🏡🔄.
✅ Emergency Accommodation Opportunity: Councils pay nightly rates for short-term housing, offering a lucrative entry into social housing 💵🛏️.
✅ Good Debt Fuels Wealth: Leverage mortgages to build assets, as Yolanda learned through Samuel Leeds’ Academy 📚💡.
✅ Relationships are Key: Networking with councils and academy members opened doors to becoming a commercial supplier 🤝📈.
✅ System Inefficiencies Hurt: Low LHA rates and bureaucracy keep families in costly emergency housing for years, highlighting the need for reform 🏛️⚠️.
✅ Avoid Government Schemes: Help to Buy and shared ownership often benefit developers, not buyers, though Yolanda turned a profit 📉🏠.
✅ Mindset Shift: Moving from a debt-averse Romanian upbringing to embracing strategic debt was pivotal for Yolanda’s success 🧠💪.
✅ Blueprint for Change: Yolanda’s upcoming guide aims to empower landlords to become commercial suppliers, easing the housing crisis 🌍📋.
 
💬 Key Quotes
🗣️ “Social housing is a broad term… emergency accommodation is the quickest way to get into it.” – Yolanda Morari
🗣️ “I had no knowledge about property before Samuel Leeds’ Academy… it’s the most tangible asset anyone can have.” – Yolanda Morari
🗣️ “Councils are paying nightly rates for emergency housing, but LHA rates haven’t caught up with the market.” – Yolanda Morari
🗣️ “I thought debt was bad, but leveraging good debt changed everything.” – Yolanda Morari
🗣️ “It’s a mess… there’s huge demand for housing, landlords want to help, but bureaucracy stops them.” – Colin Munro
🗣️ “I want to create a blueprint to show landlords how to become commercial suppliers.” – Yolanda Morari
🗣️ “The government gets screwed over by these schemes, and that means the taxpayer does too.” – Colin Munro
 
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