Under the Floorboard

Steven and Sean
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Tune in to Our Podcast! Step into the real world of property with us! ๐Ÿก Weโ€™re uncovering the highs, lows, and everything in between through every episode. ๐Ÿ” โœจ Top renovation tips to inspire your next project ๐Ÿ”ฅ Lessons learned from real challenges in property ๐Ÿ’ผ Investment advice straight from the experts Each episode features inspiring guests sharing their property journeys, success stories, and hard-earned lessons. Ready to learn from the best? ๐Ÿš€ #RealEstateTips ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ #InvestmentAdvice ๐Ÿ’ผ #PropertyJourney ๐Ÿš€ #PropertyInvestment ๐Ÿ“ˆ #BehindTheScenes ๐ŸŽฌ #LearnFromTheExperts ๐Ÿง 

  1. Oct 2

    Under The Floorboard | Ep. 39: From a Motorcycle Crash to Running a Full Property Brokering Business, with the man from Empire Property Brokers

    This week Sean and Steven sit down with the man behind Empire Property Brokers for an honest, inspiring and seriously funny conversation about how one moment can change the direction of your life. Liam takes us back to life before property and the motorcycle crash that changed everything. From there, he opens up about how he got into the property game, what the early days really looked like, and the setbacks that came with them. He shares the meetings where he felt completely out of his depth, and how he dove in anyway and made a success of them. Fast forward to today, and Liam runs a fully operational property brokering service, handling everything from sourcing right through to refurb management. He's also now branching into the SAU market for rentals, and he shares where he sees that heading. Expect real stories, real lessons and some proper laughs along the way. In this episode: Life before property The motorcycle crash that changed everything Getting started in property and the early days Setbacks, and saying yes to meetings that felt way out of his depth Building a full brokering service through to refurb management Moving into the SAU rentals market Plenty of laughs in between ๐Ÿ‘‰ Follow Liam and Empire Property Brokers on Instagram: @empirepropertybrokers If you enjoyed this episode, hit like, subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Under The Floorboard. Drop a comment below and let us know your biggest takeaway. #UnderTheFloorboard #PropertyPodcast #PropertyInvesting #PropertyBroker #PropertySourcing #RefurbManagement #ScottishProperty #PropertyInvestor #EntrepreneurStory #UKProperty

  2. Sep 21

    Under the floorboard - EP38 - What makes someone walk away from a 22-year career and start again?

    In this episode of Under The Floorboard, Steven McKaveney and Sean Spalding sit down with estate agent Gordon Lee to talk about leaving the motor trade after more than two decades and taking the leap into self-employment and property. Gordon spent 22 years working across the motor industry, from service departments and sales through to management, including time with brands such as Audi and Lotus. But becoming a dad changed his priorities. Long hours, weekends and the demands of the motor trade made Gordon start questioning what he actually wanted from his career โ€” and, more importantly, how much time he wanted to spend with his family. An Instagram advert eventually introduced him to a completely different opportunity: becoming a self-employed estate agent. Property might have been a new industry, but Gordon quickly realised that the skills he'd spent more than 20 years developing โ€” customer service, sales, negotiation and dealing with people โ€” transferred perfectly. We get into what makes Gordon's approach to estate agency different. Rather than sellers being passed between valuers, negotiators, viewing staff and office teams, Gordon looks after the entire journey himself โ€” from the first valuation right through to handing over the keys. That leads us into one of the biggest debates in estate agency... Is the highest valuation always the best valuation? Gordon talks openly about agents overvaluing properties simply to win instructions, why he refuses to play that game, and why an honest, research-backed valuation can ultimately achieve a better result for the seller. We also get into negotiation, property investors and off-market opportunities โ€” and why strong relationships between estate agents and investors should always work both ways. And Gordon shares one of the simplest, but potentially most powerful, negotiation techniques: Sometimes the best thing you can say is absolutely nothing. ๐Ÿ’ฌ In This Episode: ๐Ÿš— Gordon's 22-year career in the motor trade ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Why becoming a dad changed his priorities ๐Ÿ”„ Walking away from an established career and starting again ๐Ÿก How an Instagram advert led him into estate agency ๐Ÿค Why Gordon chose the self-employed agent model ๐Ÿ”‘ Looking after a seller from valuation right through to key handover ๐ŸŒ Managing property sales for clients who aren't even in the country ๐Ÿ“Š Why some estate agents overvalue properties to win instructions ๐ŸŽฏ Why Gordon believes in honest, evidence-backed valuations ๐Ÿ’ฌ Why silence can be one of your strongest negotiation tools ๐Ÿค Building relationships between estate agents and property investors ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Creating referrals and off-market opportunities ๐Ÿš€ Gordon's plans for building his business and creating something for his son This episode is about property and estate agency, but underneath all of that, it's really a conversation about knowing when it's time for a change. After 22 years in one industry, starting again isn't the easy option. But sometimes success isn't just about earning more. It's about having control of your time, enjoying what you do and building something that works around the life you actually want. We finish with some big rapid-fire questions too... Best investment? Biggest regret? Worst advice he's ever received? What has the motor trade taught him about property? And where does Gordon want to take the business next? ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This is Under The Floorboard with Gordon Lee. ๐Ÿ‘‡ Join the conversation ๐Ÿ”” Subscribe for more honest conversations around property, business, money and mindset. ๐Ÿ’ฌ Would you walk away from a 22-year career to start again? Let us know in the comments. ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow Under The Floorboard for clips, behind-the-scenes content and upcoming guests. #UnderTheFloorboard #GordonLee #EstateAgent #EstateAgency #PropertyPodcast #ScottishProperty #Property #PropertyBusiness #SelfEmployed #Business #Entrepreneurship

    Under the floorboard - EP38 - What makes someone walk away from a 22-year career and start again?

  3. Sep 4

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Under The Floorboard | Episode 37 โ€“ The Day Everything Changed with Barry Lawson

    What happens when you're given a second chance at life? In Episode 37 of Under The Floorboard, Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney sit down with businessman and property investor Barry Lawson for a conversation that goes far beyond bricks and mortar. Barry grew up around the family business and today runs Lawson Autotech alongside his dad, while also building a successful property portfolio across Buy-to-Let and Serviced Accommodation. But Barry's journey took a dramatic turn following a near-death experience that completely changed his outlook on life. We take the conversation back to that day, what happened, and most importantly, what changed afterwards. What suddenly became important? What stopped mattering? And did being given that second chance ultimately give Barry the drive to build the life, businesses and property portfolio he has today? From there, we get into the reality of balancing a family business with property investing, building a portfolio, and some of the lessons Barry has learned along the way. We also tackle a side of property investing that isn't spoken about enough... Investing with other people. Barry opens up about his experience of a partnership that didn't go to plan, the warning signs investors should look out for, the importance of due diligence, and how one bad experience can completely change the way you approach business and trust. ๐Ÿ’ฌ In This Episode: ๐Ÿš— Growing up around the family business and Lawson Autotech ๐Ÿก How Barry first discovered property investing โค๏ธ The near-death experience that changed everything ๐Ÿง  How a life-changing event completely shifted his mindset ๐Ÿ“ˆ Building a Buy-to-Let and Serviced Accommodation portfolio โš–๏ธ Balancing the garage, property, business and family ๐Ÿค The reality of investing with other people ๐Ÿšฉ Warning signs to look for before entering a partnership or JV ๐Ÿ’ฐ Lessons learned when a property partnership goes wrong ๐Ÿ”ฎ Barry's ambitions for the next chapter of his life This episode is about property, business and investing, but underneath all of that, it's really a conversation about perspective. Because sometimes it takes something life-changing to make you realise what you're actually working towards. We finish with some big rapid-fire questions too... Best investment? Biggest regret? Worst advice he's ever received? One thing money can't buy? And what advice would Barry give after being given a second chance at life? ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This is Episode 37: The Day Everything Changed. ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow Barry on Instagram: @barrylawson316 ๐Ÿ‘‡ Join the conversation ๐Ÿ”” Subscribe for more honest conversations around property, business, money and mindset. ๐Ÿ’ฌ If you were given a second chance, what would you change? Let us know in the comments. ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow Under The Floorboard for clips, behind-the-scenes content and upcoming guests. #UnderTheFloorboard #BarryLawson #PropertyPodcast #PropertyInvesting #ScottishProperty #ServicedAccommodation #BuyToLet #PropertyInvestor #Business #Mindset #Entrepreneurship

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Under The Floorboard | Episode 37 โ€“ The Day Everything Changed with Barry Lawson

  4. Aug 21

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Under The Floorboard | Episode 36 โ€“ Business, Relationships & Building Investor Trust with Kyle & Aimee

    What does it take to build a successful lettings business โ€” while running it with your partner? In Episode 36 of Under The Floorboard, Steven and Sean sit down with Kyle Robin and Aimee Harle, the couple behind Glasgow-based Glashause Lettings. We get into how they built the business, what the early days really looked like, the challenges of scaling and what landlords and investors consistently get wrong. Kyle and Aimee also share the reality of working together as a couple โ€” how they divide responsibilities, handle disagreements and stop business decisions spilling into everything else. This is less about romance and more about what it actually takes to build and run a business together. ๐Ÿ’ฌ *In This Episode:* ๐Ÿš€ How Kyle and Aimee got into property ๐Ÿข Why they launched Glashause Lettings โค๏ธ What itโ€™s really like running a business as a couple โšก How they handle disagreements and tough decisions ๐Ÿ“ˆ The challenges of growing a lettings business ๐Ÿ  The biggest mistakes landlords make ๐Ÿค What makes a good landlord to work with ๐Ÿ”‘ What makes a property easy โ€” or difficult โ€” to manage ๐Ÿด Whatโ€™s changing in the Scottish rental market ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ How landlords can future-proof their portfolios ๐Ÿ’ฐ What they would change if handed 10 rental properties tomorrow ๐Ÿ“Š How they build trust with investors and landlords ๐ŸŽฏ Where they want to take Glashause over the next five years Whether youโ€™re a landlord, investor or building a business yourself, this episode gives a candid look at property management, growth and the realities of running a company with your partner. Because building the business is one challenge. Building it together is another. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Follow Kyle on Instagram: @kyle_glashaus_lettings ๐Ÿ‘‰ Follow Aimee on Instagram: @aimeeharle ๐Ÿ‘‡ Join the conversation ๐Ÿ”” Subscribe for more honest conversations around property, business and mindset. ๐Ÿ’ฌ Could you run a business with your partner? Let us know in the comments. ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow Under The Floorboard on socials for clips, behind-the-scenes content and upcoming guests. #UnderTheFloorboard #GlasHausLettings #PropertyPodcast #ScottishProperty #LettingAgent #PropertyInvesting #Landlords #PropertyManagement #BusinessCouple #Entrepreneurship

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Under The Floorboard | Episode 36 โ€“ Business, Relationships & Building Investor Trust with Kyle & Aimee

  5. Aug 7

    Under The Floorboard | Episode 35 โ€“ Building Wealth, Going Commercial & Building the Dream Home with Mark Murray

    Under The Floorboard | Episode 35 โ€“ Building Wealth, Going Commercial & Building the Dream Home with Mark Murray What does building real, long-term wealth through property actually look like? In Episode 35 of Under The Floorboard, Steven McKaveney and Sean Spalding sit down with Scottish property investor Mark Murray to unpack his journey from his first investment to building a significant portfolio, starting in commercial property and moving into residential, before taking on the challenge of buying land and building his own dream home. But one thing comes through just as strongly as Markโ€™s property experience โ€” his mindset and personality. Mark has an incredibly positive outlook, a quiet confidence that things will work out, and a laid-back approach that makes even the biggest challenges seem manageable. Heโ€™s successful without being flashy, confident without arrogance, and genuinely one of the nicest and most down-to-earth people you could meet โ€” something that comes across throughout the entire conversation. This isnโ€™t just a conversation about buying more properties. Mark shares how his approach has evolved as heโ€™s gained experience, the deals that moved the needle, the mistakes that cost money, and what experienced investors begin to understand that beginners often donโ€™t. We also dive deep into commercial property โ€” why Mark was attracted to it, how it differs from residential investing, the risks involved, and why it could still be an overlooked opportunity for investors willing to educate themselves. And then we get into one of Markโ€™s biggest projects yetโ€ฆ ๐Ÿก Buying land and building his own home from the ground up. From finding the land and navigating the process to unexpected challenges, costly lessons and whether heโ€™d ever do it again, Mark gives us the reality behind a dream many people have but very few actually pursue. ๐Ÿ’ฌ In This Episode: ๐Ÿก How Mark started his property journey๐Ÿ“ˆ Building and evolving a long-term property portfolio๐Ÿ’ฐ The deals โ€” and mistakes โ€” that changed his approach๐Ÿข Why he moved into commercial propertyโš ๏ธ The risks and rewards of commercial investing๐Ÿ”‘ What you should know before buying your first commercial unit๐ŸŒณ Buying land and building a dream home from scratch๐Ÿงฑ The reality and lessons behind a self-build๐Ÿง  The positive mindset and quiet confidence behind Markโ€™s success๐Ÿ˜Ž Why staying calm and believing things will work out has shaped his journey๐Ÿ’™ Remaining grounded, approachable and genuinely down-to-earth as the portfolio grows๐Ÿ’ท Financial freedom, legacy and long-term thinking๐Ÿš€ What Mark would do if he had to start again from zero Whether youโ€™re buying your first property or already building a substantial portfolio, thereโ€™s something in this conversation for every stage of the journey. Perhaps the biggest takeaway is that success isnโ€™t only about the properties you buy or the money you make. Markโ€™s positivity, confidence, calmness and ability to enjoy the journey are a big part of why this episode is such an enjoyable listen. Itโ€™s less about getting rich quickly and more about making the right moves over a long enough period of time โ€” while still being a good person along the way. Follow Mark on Instagram ๐Ÿ‘‰ @mark_murray_property ๐Ÿ‘‡ Join the conversation ๐Ÿ”” Subscribe for more honest conversations around property, business and mindset.๐Ÿ’ฌ Whatโ€™s your goal โ€” building a portfolio, moving into commercial, or eventually building your own home? Let us know in the comments.๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow us on social media for clips, behind-the-scenes content and upcoming guests. #UnderTheFloorboard #MarkMurray #PropertyPodcast #CommercialProperty #PropertyInvesting #SelfBuild #PropertyInvestor #ScottishProperty #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom

    Under The Floorboard | Episode 35 โ€“ Building Wealth, Going Commercial & Building the Dream Home with Mark Murray

  6. Jul 24

    Under the floorboard - Sam Dyer - EP34

    Under The Floorboard | Episode 34 โ€“ Is Aberdeen Really That Bad? A Property Masterclass with Sam Dyer Would you invest where everyone else is too scared to? In Episode 34, Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney are joined by Sam Dyer for what can only be described as an Aberdeen property masterclass. Aberdeen is one of the UK's most debated investment locations. Some investors won't touch it. Others believe it's one of the country's biggest opportunities. So... who's right? As someone investing in Aberdeen day in, day out, Sam cuts through the headlines and social media opinions to explain what's really happening on the ground. From tenant demand and yields to the best (and worst) areas to invest, this episode is packed with practical knowledge that every property investor should hear. Whether you're actively considering Aberdeen or you've already written it off, this conversation might completely change the way you think about the city. ๐Ÿ’ฌ In This Episode: ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Why Aberdeen developed such a negative reputation ๐Ÿ“‰ Has the city really recovered from the oil crash? ๐Ÿ“ˆ Where the biggest investment opportunities are today ๐Ÿ  The best areas to buyโ€”and the areas to avoid ๐Ÿ’ฐ Yield vs capital growthโ€”which strategy wins? ๐Ÿง  How to invest confidently when everyone else is fearful ๐Ÿ”ฎ Sam's predictions for Aberdeen over the next five years One of our favourite questions... "If someone handed you ยฃ500,000 today... would you invest it all in Aberdeen?" Sam's answer might surprise you. If you're looking for facts instead of fear, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Follow Sam on Instagram ๐Ÿ‘‰ @samdyerinvestment ๐Ÿ‘‡ Join the conversation ๐Ÿ”” Subscribe for more real conversations on property, business and mindset. ๐Ÿ’ฌ Would you invest in Aberdeen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow us on social media for exclusive clips, behind-the-scenes content and upcoming guests. #UnderTheFloorboard #SamDyer #AberdeenProperty #PropertyPodcast #PropertyInvesting #BuyToLet #ScottishProperty #RealEstate #PropertyEducation

  7. Jul 10

    Under the floorboard - Mark Downie - EP 33 - From the city to the sand !

    From the city to the sand... to build a better future. This week Steven and Sean are joined by Mark Downie (@mark_downie_property) as he shares why he made the bold decision to move to Saudi Arabia, how it changed his outlook on money and business, and why he eventually returned home to build a career in property. We cover: ๐ŸŒ Why Saudi Arabia? ๐Ÿ’ฐ Building wealth while working overseas ๐Ÿก Growing a property portfolio from abroad ๐Ÿ”จ Project management mistakes investors make ๐Ÿง  Mindset, business & long-term thinking ๐Ÿš€ What he'd do differently if starting again today A brilliant conversation packed with honest lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to build wealth through property. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch now on YouTube or listen on all major podcast platforms. #UnderTheFloorboard #MarkDownie #SaudiArabia #PropertyPodcast #PropertyInvesting #Business #Entrepreneur #ProjectManagement #Mindset #ScottishProperty

  8. Jun 26

    Under the floorboard - EP 32 - David McGinty

    Under The Floorboard | Episode 32 โ€“ From Accidental Landlord to Property Auctions with David McGinty In Episode 32, Steven and Sean sit down with the ever-insightful David McGinty from Prime Property Auctions. David shares his journey into property, from working down south and unexpectedly becoming an accidental landlord, to building a successful career within one of Scotland's leading property auction companies. We explore the lessons learned along the way, how his perspective on property has evolved, and what it's really like being part of the Prime Property Auctions team. David also discusses his involvement with Glasgow PIN, helping connect property investors, business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs through the power of networking. ๐Ÿ’ฌ What We Cover: How an accidental landlord journey led to a career in property Working away from home and transitioning into investing Lessons learned from real-life property experiences Behind the scenes at Prime Property Auctions The value of networking and building relationships Glasgow PIN and helping others grow their network Opportunities and challenges in today's market Whether you're new to property or years into your journey, David brings practical advice, valuable insights, and a refreshing perspective on building success through relationships and action. Follow David on Instagram ๐Ÿ‘‰ @david_prime_property_auctions ๐Ÿ‘‡ Join the conversation: ๐Ÿ”” Subscribe for more real conversations on property and business ๐Ÿ’ฌ Comment with your biggest takeaway ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow us on socials for clips, updates, and behind-the-scenes content #UnderTheFloorboard #DavidMcGinty #PrimePropertyAuctions #PropertyPodcast #GlasgowPIN #PropertyInvesting #Networking #EntrepreneurLife #RealTalk

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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Tune in to Our Podcast! Step into the real world of property with us! ๐Ÿก Weโ€™re uncovering the highs, lows, and everything in between through every episode. ๐Ÿ” โœจ Top renovation tips to inspire your next project ๐Ÿ”ฅ Lessons learned from real challenges in property ๐Ÿ’ผ Investment advice straight from the experts Each episode features inspiring guests sharing their property journeys, success stories, and hard-earned lessons. Ready to learn from the best? ๐Ÿš€ #RealEstateTips ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ #InvestmentAdvice ๐Ÿ’ผ #PropertyJourney ๐Ÿš€ #PropertyInvestment ๐Ÿ“ˆ #BehindTheScenes ๐ŸŽฌ #LearnFromTheExperts ๐Ÿง 

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  • Creator
    Steven and Sean
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ยฉ Steven and Sean
  • Show Website
    Under the Floorboard

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