The Airbnb Nomads Alex Mannock

In this episode, Alex sits down with the incredible Jess Olsen Zabel. Despite a traumatic upbringing, Jess has found success in property and personal development. She shares her journey of healing, the importance of self-love, and her exciting new venture in neuroscience. Tune in for life-changing insights that will help you become the best version of yourself!

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Trauma, even seemingly small events, can create patterns that impact our lives. Healing involves taking responsibility and working on ourselves.
Perfection doesn't exist; striving for it leads to unhappiness. Focus on feeling good enough and letting go.
Gratitude, positive self-talk, and living in the present moment are key to happiness and success.
Remote property investing can be challenging, consider investing closer to home for better control and less stress.
Partnerships in business should complement each other's skills and align with personal values.
Jess' new neuroscience-based program combines self-love, nervous system regulation, and tangible practices to help people release trauma and maximise their potential.
Happiness comes from within, not from external factors. Living with joy and fulfilment attracts positivity.
Authenticity in business and personal life is crucial for genuine connections and success.

BEST MOMENTS 

 "It's that we have to reflect on ourselves, look ourselves in the mirror and say, what can I do to enhance myself?" 

"Perfection is something we just made up. And we, we're striving towards perfection, but perfection doesn't, doesn't exist." 

"Happiness doesn't come from you having everything you dream of. It comes from you living every day with joy." 

"When you feel fulfilled, it comes to you. You don't have to worry about chasing everything." 

ABOUT THE GUEST

Jess Olsen Zabel

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-olsson-zabel-b15387184/?originalSubdomain=uk

HOST BIO

Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. 

This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor made ‘lifestyle by design’.

Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer in order to spend his time at home with this young ever growing family and Alex can be found spending most of his time overseas in the mountains of sunny Mallorca enjoying his love of road cycling or possibly even hanging out with close friends over in USA.

CONTACT US

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebeyondbroke

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifebeyondbroke

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebeyondbroke

Alex welcomes the incredible Brooke Bownes, who shares her journey from experiencing childhood abuse and narcissism to becoming a successful coach and therapist. Brooke's story is one of resilience, determination, and the importance of breaking free from toxic relationships to live your best life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Narcissistic abuse can have a profound impact on one's self-esteem and ability to set boundaries, often leading to a pattern of attracting similar relationships in adulthood.
Breaking the cycle of abuse requires self-reflection, therapy, and a determination to create a better life for oneself and future generations.
Setting boundaries is essential for personal growth and can serve as a filter to identify true friends and supportive relationships.
Failure is a necessary part of success; embracing mistakes and learning from them is crucial for personal and professional development.
Pursuing happiness and fulfilment should be a priority, even if it means leaving familiar but unhealthy situations behind.
Helping others heal from trauma and live their best lives can be a deeply rewarding purpose.
It's never too late to start living the life you want; taking action and putting your desires out to the universe can open unexpected doors.
Surrounding yourself with supportive, positive people is key to achieving your goals and living your best life.

BEST MOMENTS 

"Setting boundaries is a really great filter to find out who your real friends are and those that are just using you for what they can get out of you."

"I believe that everybody's a diamond. They're just buried under layers of different beliefs and stories that they've inherited from other people."

"I purposely created the life that I wanted to live. I live in a gorgeous home that I want to live at in the country, right by the woods, you know, living with a very supportive partner, husband."

"The only way that you're going to go through life without having failures, making mistakes, losing things, gaining it again, is if you don't try."

"You've got to look after yourself first. When you succeed, when you're happy, whether that's in a financial sense or just, you know, in, in your heart, then you can start to help everybody around you."

ABOUT THE GUEST

Brooke Bownes is an accredited trauma coach, therapist & global No.1 bestselling author I work ambitious women who struggle with inner child wounds so they can find their power, confidence and release their trauma so they can go for their goals.

Email: brooke@brookebownes.com                                               

Calendly link: https://calendly.com/brooke-thebreakthroughqueen/1-1-chat

You Can Have It! How to breakthrough the self sabotage cycle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09DX7PB11

HOST BIO

Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. 

This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor made ‘lifestyle by design’.

Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer in order to spend his time at home with this young ever growing family and Alex can be found spending most of his time overseas in the mountains of sunny Mallorca enjoying his love of road cycling or possibly even hanging out with close friends over in USA.

CONTACT US

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebeyondbroke

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifebeyondbroke

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebeyondbroke

Alex chats with Lisa O'Reilly, who shares her incredible journey from a high-flying corporate career to building a successful HMO and serviced accommodation portfolio. Lisa's story proves that with determination, education, and a willingness to step out of your comfort zone, you can achieve financial freedom and live life on your own terms.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Transitioning from a corporate job to property investing requires a mindset shift, perseverance, and a willingness to learn from failures.
HMOs and serviced accommodations can provide high yields and cash flow, especially in areas with housing shortages and strict tenancy laws.
Raising private finance is achievable by finding great deals, presenting a well-researched investor pack, and leveraging existing relationships built on trust.
Systems and processes are crucial for scaling a property portfolio and leveraging time effectively.
The current era offers numerous opportunities for entrepreneurship and creating multiple income streams, thanks to the internet and access to global audiences.
Pursuing entrepreneurship allows for greater control over one's life and the potential to achieve financial freedom much earlier than in a traditional corporate career.
The knowledge-based industry may face significant changes due to the rise of artificial intelligence, making it essential to adapt and find ways to provide value to a larger audience.
Happiness and mental well-being are not guaranteed by success or material possessions; it's important to practice gratitude and maintain a balanced perspective.

BEST MOMENTS 

"I love my autonomy. I love my control now. I've managed to replace my income. So I don't need to go back to the corporate world now."

"If you can just believe that you can trust in your own self, even if you're only believing that you're only going to do the next two steps. And then after that, it's going to be another two steps. Eventually [you build] that portfolio."

"I think if anyone tells you that they have their mental health issues kind of sewn up, I don't believe so, I think that our brain is so complex and I think, just because they're driving a Lamborghini doesn't mean they're happy, right?"

"The biggest regret, the thing that scares the life out of me, and we read about it, we hear it all the time is the person on their deathbed saying, fuck. You know, I, now I'm just realising that I had one shot and I blew it cause I, cause I was scared."

ABOUT THE GUEST

Lisa O’Reilly

I’m a Big 4 trained Chartered Accountant and property investor based in Waterford in Ireland. I work with Private Lenders i.e. people who have money on deposit in their banks, and teach them how to provide loans that are secured in property and achieve a much higher rate of interest than bank interest.

My Private Lenders have lent over €2m in property loan notes over the last 2 years, they have received a minimum of 6% per annum on their investments and have enjoyed monthly interest payments. They have received 100% of their capital back.    

This money is used to purchase & refurb property and our strategy is Co-living for young professionals. Our mission is to bring over 200 rooms to the rental market over the next 3 years.

If you have cash sitting in a bank earning less than 6% per year and would like to find out how private lending works, I'd love to hear from you.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-oreilly/

https://www.facebook.com/Lisaoreilly20

HOST BIO

Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. 

This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor made ‘lifestyle by design’.

Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer in order to spend his time at home with this young ever growing family and Alex can be found spending most of his time overseas in the mountains of sunny Mallorca enjoying his love of road cycling or possibl

Chris Cassidy joins this episode to talk about how accepting redundancy helped him create his dream life in property. Chris changed from working a 9-5 salaried job to taking the chance to start his own serviced accommodation investment portfolio, he is now living in Spain selling million-pound properties! Alex and Chris talk about joint ventures, networking, goal setting and how to manage a side hustle. Chris also talks about how he recently made the move to live in Spain. Listen to this episode to hear how determination and hard work can get you the life you have always desired!

KEY TAKEAWAYS


A good mentor or mentor programme should be asking you where you want to be and how long you want to take to get there, to help you build the steps you need to take to achieve your end goal.
Whilst Chris enjoyed his job, he knew he wanted more. Leaving his job allowed him to seize opportunities to build the life he wanted.
Chris initially created a property-sourcing business but there wasn’t enough capital in it for him.
Although Chris didn’t have much external support in his business ventures, he knew he was the only one who could improve his own life. He was miserable and this was impacting every other area of his life.
Having a partner, wife or family that isn’t supportive can be one of the main reasons individuals don’t take the steps needed to improve their lives.
Taking action, being consistent and then showing people what you’re doing are the key elements to building a property business, regardless of the strategy you use.
You don’t need to use your own cash to build a property business. If you find the deals, you’ll attract the people with the money.

BEST MOMENTS 

"I’m a big fan of anyone who has carved a life out for themselves outside of the UK”

“I knew what I was capable of”

“If you want to change you need to be with someone who has your back”

“No not lucky me, I got here through hard work”

“One chance, one opportunity and I’m not going to use it in a job that doesn’t serve me”

ABOUT THE GUEST

Chris Cassidy

Managing Director

nusun realty

www.nusunrealty.com

Podcast: Nusun Network: Buyers guide to Marbella & BEYOND

nusunnetwork.com

HOST BIO

Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. 

This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor made ‘lifestyle by design’.

Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer in order to spend his time at home with this young ever growing family and Alex can be found spending most of his time overseas in the mountains of sunny Mallorca enjoying his love of road cycling or possibly even hanging out with close friends over in USA.

CONTACT US

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebeyondbroke

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifebeyondbroke

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebeyondbroke

Join Alex as he interviews communication expert Rob McPhun in an episode all about the power of conversation. Rob shares his journey from the police force to becoming a best-selling author and coach, and talks about the importance of effective communication in all aspects of life, especially in property. Packed with valuable insights and practical tips, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their relationships and achieve success in the property world and beyond.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Effective communication is the foundation of success in business, relationships, and life.
Property is a people's business; building trust, rapport, and finding common ground are essential.
Mindset shifts, such as understanding good debt vs. bad debt and leveraging time and cash, are crucial for property investors.
Surrounding yourself with like-minded people, having a clear vision, and taking action steps are key to achieving your goals.
Life skills, such as the ability to hold conversations and make people feel comfortable, are more valuable than academic qualifications.
Being curious, finding common ground, and making connections are the three C's of building rapport quickly.
Planning, preparing, and practising before important conversations can significantly improve outcomes.
Mental health and happiness are important, and it's okay to be vulnerable and admit that life isn't always perfect.

BEST MOMENTS 

"Property is a people's business. All business is a people's business, but property even more so because, you know, someone wants to do a deal with you because of you."

"Unless you start thinking and acting like the person you want to become, then you are really putting challenges and barriers in the way."

"I think once you understand, for example, that you can use other people's money, other people's time, other people's knowledge, it opens up a whole new world."

"If you can get those foundations and everything else you build on, it's just going to blow up."

"I am happier than ever been in my life. Cause you know, we have this lifestyle, but I, you know, am I a work in progress? I think we're all a work in progress because life throws you curve balls as well."

ABOUT THE GUEST

Rob McPhun

Books on Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Rob-McPhun/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3ARob+McPhun

Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=693032015

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-mcphun-1b263920

 

HOST BIO

Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. 

This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor made ‘lifestyle by design’.

Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer in order to spend his time at home with this young ever growing family and Alex can be found spending most of his time overseas in the mountains of sunny Mallorca enjoying his love of road cycling or possibly even hanging out with close friends over in USA.

CONTACT US

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebeyondbroke

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifebeyondbroke

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebeyondbroke

Alex interviews Julie Talbot, who shares her incredible journey of building a passive and hands-off property portfolio in the UK while travelling the world with her family. Julie's story proves that it's possible to blend property investment with living your best life, and her experiences will motivate listeners to pursue their dreams. Tune in for valuable insights and practical advice on remote property investing and living a nomadic lifestyle.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


It's possible to build a successful, hands-off property portfolio while living a nomadic lifestyle, as demonstrated by Julie's experience.
When facing challenges or setbacks in remote property investing, it's crucial to maintain a positive mindset, learn from mistakes, and quickly find solutions to move forward.
Creating a well-designed process and building a reliable team are essential for managing properties remotely and ensuring a scalable, hassle-free investing experience.
Living as an expat can provide opportunities to explore different parts of the world and serve as a transitional step towards a fully nomadic lifestyle while growing a property portfolio.
Having a clear purpose and a strong "why" is vital when pursuing unconventional life choices, as it helps you stay motivated and overcome obstacles.
It is possible to balance remote property investing with family life and create memorable experiences through slow travel and home schooling.
Maintaining a consistent daily routine, practicing gratitude, and setting small, achievable goals can help you stay focused, happy, and make steady progress towards your vision.
When starting with remote property investing, it's important to educate yourself, find the right funding options, and build a portfolio that aligns with your long-term lifestyle goals.

BEST MOMENTS 

"I didn't want to fly back to the UK. So, I just decided that I just had to find a way to make it work."

"Things are going to go wrong. I've had things go wrong and I suppose I've let things stop me before, but now I realised when things go wrong, you've just got to move to finding a solution quickly."

"I think with this and I think with any business, any change, right. It just takes guts and you've got to say,  if I don't try this as difficult as it may be, I'm always going to have that regret."

ABOUT THE GUEST

Julie Talbot

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/julierosetalbot/

 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/julie.talbot.359 

 

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HOST BIO

Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. 

This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor made ‘lifestyle by design’.

Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer in order to spend his time at home with this young ever growing family and Alex can be found spending most of his time overseas in the mountains of sunny Mallorca enjoying his love of road cycling or possibly even hanging out with close friends over in USA.

CONTACT US

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebeyondbroke

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifebeyondbroke

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebeyondbroke