April 15, 2024

Brick by Brick - How I Built My Property Business

28 minutes

In the first episode of The BEESPACE Podcast, Jade McNeil provides an open and honest look into her professional life so far, delving deep into the many challenges and achievements that have taken place along the way.

The experiences shared in this episode highlight the resilience and strength needed to start, grow, and scale a business - providing an honest and welcome reflection of what it really takes to manage the intricacies of a busy family life alongside the day-to-day demands of running a business.

Here’s what Jade covers in this episode:

An unconventional upbringing - touching on the impact of a somewhat unconventional upbringing, Jade shows how difficulties and circumstances can often lead you to pursue greater things from life.

Defying university dropout stereotypes - Talking us through her education days, Jade helps to debunk the myth that dropping out of university equates to a lack of success – proving you really can carve out your own path.

Losing yourself in maternity leave - Touching on the identity crisis, loss of motivation, and diminishing confidence she faced during maternity leave, Jade provides a voice for countless other new-mums (and dad’s) in similar situations.

The blow of redundancy - Jade recounts the emotional and financial toll of being made redundant from her dream corporate role, offering listeners a raw glimpse into the struggles of losing a seemingly secure job.

Building up that all-important first home cash-pot - Driven by the need to provide for her children and the desire for a better life, Jade recalls how she built her financial foundation - sharing her strategic approach to building that all-important ‘cash-pot’ needed to buy her first home.

Taking the leap into self-employment - Jade talks about overcoming doubts and the practical steps she took to start a business, overcoming a failed venture, and focusing on property development as a career.

Learning the ropes of property development - With transparency, Jade shares how teaching herself the basics and learning from hands-on experiences propelled her forward in the property world.

Juggling motherhood and business - Jade gets candid about the reality of juggling motherhood with two-under-two’s while launching and growing her business, laying bare the challenges and successes, and the mental health struggles that may present themselves along the way.

Finding your community and identity - Jade highlights the importance of networking and growing a community of peers you can trust and learn from.

It’s one of many, but Jade’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, vision, and hard graft. It’s a comforting reminder that where you start (or stumble) does not dictate where you will end up, and that every challenge faced is simply a stepping stone to bigger and better things

Connect with Jade over on Instagram now for more insights into her busy property and business life, and don't forget to join us next time on The BEESPACE Podcast for more empowering stories and actionable advice to help you navigate your own path to success.

To find out more about Jade, and see how you can work with her on your own business, head to the website: bee-space.co.uk

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By Jade McNeil