The Self Unemployed Podcast

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Welcome to “Self-Unemployed,” the podcast that explores the journey to financial independence and living life on your terms. Join us as we dive deep into the stories of individuals who have mastered the art of making their money work for them, allowing them to break free from the 9-to-5 grind. In each episode, host Colin Munro interviews inspiring guests who share their unique paths to becoming self-unemployed. From eliminating bad debt and smart investing to taking calculated risks and planning for future generations, we cover the four essential phases to achieving financial freedom. Whether you’re looking to build a nest egg, explore new investment opportunities, or simply seek inspiration to pursue a more fulfilling life, “Self-Unemployed” provides the insights and strategies you need. Tune in to learn how to stop money from working against you, start making it work for you, step up your financial game, and think beyond yourself to leave a lasting legacy. Join us and discover how you too can become self-unemployed and live a life of purpose and freedom.

  1. Reprogram Your Mind to Deserve the Life You Want (Million Plank Story)

    6d ago

    Reprogram Your Mind to Deserve the Life You Want (Million Plank Story)

    🔴 Get the Newsletter, Become Self Unemployed: https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198d8399 📈 Samuel Leeds' Free Property Webinar: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/ ⭕ Come to an Inner Circle meeting: https://www.samuelleeds.com/checkouts/the-inner-circle-guest/ref/319/   🎙️ Meet Aneta Kostrzewa — well-being coach, Pilates instructor, and founder of the Million Plank movement. In this episode, Aneta shares how to reprogram your identity so you finally feel worthy of wealth, freedom, and success. From EFT tapping to release emotional blocks, to the surprising power of a 60-second plank, this conversation will help you shift from “I’m not enough” to becoming the person who naturally takes action toward their goals.   Follow Aneta: https://www.instagram.com/millionplank/ https://www.youtube.com/@MillionPlankProject https://www.tiktok.com/@millionplank   🔑 Key moments we cover: ✅How a 10-year life plan can completely reprogram your identity ✅Using EFT tapping to clear “I’m not enough” and childhood trauma ✅Why discipline feels boring but is essential (and how to make it easier) ✅Manifestation, visualization & taking real action ✅The Million Plank challenge and building unbreakable daily habits If you’re tired of self-sabotaging your potential and want to develop a true wealth mindset, this episode is for you. Listen all the way through — the shifts happen when you combine mindset work with consistent action. 👍 Like | Subscribe | Comment below if you’re ready to reprogram your identity! 🎧 The Self-Unemployed Podcast helps you develop the mindset to build wealth, create freedom, and become the valuable person you’re meant to be. Join the movement and start your journey toward financial independence today: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/

    50 min
  2. From Flipping Burgers to Financial Freedom: Building a Self-Unemployed Life

    May 29

    From Flipping Burgers to Financial Freedom: Building a Self-Unemployed Life

    🔴 Get the Newsletter, Become Self Unemployed: https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198d8399   🎙️Jesse and Adam from For The Landlords join the Self-Unemployed Podcast to share Jesse’s incredible journey from flipping burgers on a roadside van and building a sandwich shop empire, to facing the harsh realities of the self-employed trap — and ultimately discovering true financial freedom through property. Together, they’ve built a successful boutique letting agency, sourcing, and mentoring business that helps landlords systemize their portfolios and create sustainable wealth. This episode is packed with hard-earned lessons on breaking free from traditional work cycles. 🔑 Key Moments We Cover: ✅How Jesse went from a burger van to a multi-branch sandwich business… and why it ultimately declined ✅The painful but powerful lessons about the “self-employed trap” most people fall into ✅Discovering BRR (Buy, Refurbish, Refinance) and why property became the vehicle for real freedom ✅Why the DIY landlord era is over and how to run property like a professional business ✅The mindset shift from employee conditioning to becoming Self-Unemployed ✅Work Hard, Save, Invest – the simple formula that builds lasting wealth ✅Why traditional retirement can be dangerous and how to design a life of purpose and freedom instead ✅The 90-Day Yacht Test and systemizing your assets so they work for you 📈 If you’re tired of trading time for money and want to develop the wealth mindset that allows you to build assets, create freedom, and become the person you’re truly capable of being — this episode will inspire and equip you. The Self-Unemployed Podcast is all about helping you break free from the employee or self-employed grind, develop a powerful wealth mindset, and build a life where you control your time and income. Listen all the way through for the full value, and if you enjoyed it, please Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.

    1h 23m
  3. Teacher Quits After 15 Years & Builds 11-Unit Service Accommodation Empire in 12 Months!

    May 21

    Teacher Quits After 15 Years & Builds 11-Unit Service Accommodation Empire in 12 Months!

    🔴 Get the Newsletter, Become Self Unemployed: https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198... 📈 Samuel Leeds' Free Property Webinar: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/ ⭕ Come to an Inner Circle meeting: https://www.samuelleeds.com/checkouts...   🎙️ Sara Mann was a dedicated teacher for 15 years until repeated promotion rejections left her questioning the entire system. Today, she’s a full-time property investor who has built an impressive 11-unit serviced accommodation empire in just 12 months. In this powerful episode, Sara reveals how she escaped the “matrix,” bounced back from a costly HMO disaster, discovered rent-to-rent serviced accommodation, and rapidly scaled her portfolio using strategies from the Samuel Leeds Academy.   🔑Key Highlights: ✅Why she walked away from teaching after 15 years ✅The painful HMO mistake that nearly made her quit property ✅How she scaled to 11 serviced accommodation units in just 12 months ✅The power of persistence and learning from free content before investing ✅Why she’ll never go back to a 9-5 job again ✅Deep mindset shifts around money, freedom, and self-employment ✅Lessons on procrastination, burning desire, and taking massive action   The Self-Unemployed Podcast is all about developing the wealth mindset you need to break free from the traditional path, build real wealth through property, become the person you’re meant to be, and create massive value for yourself and others. If you’re a teacher, 9-5 worker, or anyone feeling stuck in the matrix, this episode will inspire you to take action and start building your own freedom. Listen/watch all the way through — the mindset shifts in this one are game-changing! 👉 Ready to start your property journey? Join the Samuel Leeds Academy here: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/

    1h 4m
  4. Retirement is Boring: Why Billy Kooner Refuses to Retire & Keeps Building Wealth

    May 14

    Retirement is Boring: Why Billy Kooner Refuses to Retire & Keeps Building Wealth

    🔴 Get the Newsletter, Become Self Unemployed: https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198d8399 📈 Samuel Leeds' Free Property Webinar: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/ ⭕ Come to an Inner Circle meeting: https://www.samuelleeds.com/checkouts/the-inner-circle-guest/ref/319/ 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! 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Check out our previous episodes with Billy and other inspiring guests. Join the Self-Unemployed community and get more mindset and wealth-building resources straight to your inbox. Ready to take your property journey and mindset to the next level? 👉 Join the Samuel Leeds Academy here: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/

    59 min
  5. How Charles & Maria Manifested a Multi-Million Pound Empire in Just 2 Years

    May 8

    How Charles & Maria Manifested a Multi-Million Pound Empire in Just 2 Years

    🔴 Get the Newsletter, Become Self Unemployed: https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198d8399 📈 Samuel Leeds' Free Property Webinar: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/ ⭕ Come to an Inner Circle meeting: https://www.samuelleeds.com/checkouts/the-inner-circle-guest/ref/319/   🎙️ 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. 👍 Hit LIKE if you enjoyed this, SUBSCRIBE for weekly wealth mindset episodes, and drop a comment with your biggest takeaway! Join our community and get notified of every new episode → sign up to the mailing list (link in bio). Ready to fast-track your own journey? Check out the Samuel Leeds Academy here: 👉 https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/

    1h 3m
  6. How Saying “Yes” to Fear Destroyed My Imposter Syndrome – Steve Walker’s Story

    May 1

    How Saying “Yes” to Fear Destroyed My Imposter Syndrome – Steve Walker’s Story

    🔴 Get the Newsletter, Become Self Unemployed: https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198d8399 📈 Samuel Leeds' Free Property Webinar: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/ ⭕ Come to an Inner Circle meeting: https://www.samuelleeds.com/checkouts/the-inner-circle-guest/ref/319/   🎙️ 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. 👍 Like the episode if this resonated 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more episodes that will help you build real wealth and freedom Ready to take your next bold step and surround yourself with the right people and opportunities? Join the Samuel Leeds Academy here: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/

    1h 4m
  7. Mindset Saved My Life: How Vision Boards & Mantras Healed My Heart Failure - Ashley Hyland

    Apr 23

    Mindset Saved My Life: How Vision Boards & Mantras Healed My Heart Failure - Ashley Hyland

    🔴 Get the Newsletter, Become Self Unemployed: https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198d8399 📈 Samuel Leeds' Free Property Webinar: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/ ⭕ Come to an Inner Circle meeting: https://www.samuelleeds.com/checkouts/the-inner-circle-guest/ref/319/ 🎙️ 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. Check out our other episodes and join the Self-Unemployed community via the mailing list. Ready to take your mindset and property journey to the next level? Join the Samuel Leeds Academy here: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/

    1 hr
  8. How to Package Information So It Goes Viral - With Noah Brierley (NoahxBoa)

    Apr 16

    How to Package Information So It Goes Viral - With Noah Brierley (NoahxBoa)

    🔴 Get the Newsletter, Become Self Unemployed: https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198d8399 📈 Samuel Leeds' Free Property Webinar: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/ ⭕ Come to an Inner Circle meeting: https://www.samuelleeds.com/checkouts/the-inner-circle-guest/ref/319/ 🎙️ 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.   👍 Like the video if you’re ready to start repackaging your knowledge 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode that helps you build the Self-Unemployed life 📩 Join the community and get more mindset & wealth tips straight to your inbox Ready to take the next step and build real wealth through property and mindset? https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198d8399 Join the Samuel Leeds Academy here: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/ Check out more episodes and start your journey to becoming Self-Unemployed today.

    1h 1m

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Welcome to “Self-Unemployed,” the podcast that explores the journey to financial independence and living life on your terms. Join us as we dive deep into the stories of individuals who have mastered the art of making their money work for them, allowing them to break free from the 9-to-5 grind. In each episode, host Colin Munro interviews inspiring guests who share their unique paths to becoming self-unemployed. From eliminating bad debt and smart investing to taking calculated risks and planning for future generations, we cover the four essential phases to achieving financial freedom. Whether you’re looking to build a nest egg, explore new investment opportunities, or simply seek inspiration to pursue a more fulfilling life, “Self-Unemployed” provides the insights and strategies you need. Tune in to learn how to stop money from working against you, start making it work for you, step up your financial game, and think beyond yourself to leave a lasting legacy. Join us and discover how you too can become self-unemployed and live a life of purpose and freedom.

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