Routine is Revenue

In this episode, Ildikó sits down with Becky Loto to look at confidence in business, particularly for older entrepreneurs and women or those coming back after adversity.

They discuss rebuilding after unexpected and devastating life events, tackling imposter syndrome, protecting your energy and more. Becky’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and the power of community.

Whether you’re struggling with self-doubt, considering a career change, or searching for a supportive network, this episode offers real-world advice, uplifting stories, and the encouragement you need to move forward.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Harness Resilience in Adversity: When business and life throw unexpected disasters your way, remember that resilience is built by moving forward together. Losing everything in a storm taught Becky the value of leaning into community, sharing what you have, and seeking out the silver linings. Often, it´s them who spark new beginnings.

2. Build Supportive Networks: Show up for others, foster genuine relationships, connect people who need something with those who can help them and share opportunities. Your network will become your safety net. It will be a source of referrals, advice, and encouragement.

3. Actively Build Your Confidence and Take Action: Success starts with self-awareness. Recognise and confront self-doubt, set healthy boundaries, and don’t wait for the “right” time. The best time to invest in yourself, seek help, or find the confidence and courage to make changes is now.

4. Connect Mind, Body, and Purpose: Sustainable business comes from habits that fuel both your body and mind. Regular exercise, reflection on your deeper “why,” and surrounding yourself with positive energy givers create the clarity and stamina needed for long-term fulfilment.

BEST MOMENTS

Becky: "One day is now - Stop waiting for one day - let's do it now."

Becky: "I think it's actually easier when something dramatic like that happens, because you have no choice - you've got to pivot really quickly."

Becky: "Everyone bought something. So, the community, when something disastrous happens, is phenomenal."

Becky: "You've got to have that resilience - you've got to know why you're doing it. That's going to help you on those days that are rough."

Ildikó: "In my model, spiritual health is when you find your purpose and when you find your alignment with your values. Emotional health is connecting with people, nurturing relationships and setting your boundaries."

GUEST´S INFORMATION

https://www.facebook.com/becky.loto

HOST BIO

Ildikó Sealey is a Property Professional, Networking Host and Podcast Host serving her local and wider community.

In the property business with her husband since 2019, their core values are revitalising neglected properties so they can provide modern, future-proofed, comfortable homes for people.

Recognising a gap in the local networking scene, Ildikó started co-hosting Property and Business Network in March 2024, bringing together the best in business in Plymouth and surrounding areas in Devon and Cornwall.

With a rich background in administration, social housing, arts and crafts, education, business and mindset, she is passionate about empowering her fellow 50+ Encorepreneurs on their journey.

Through her business, podcast shows and networking events, she makes an impact, proving that age is no barrier to success in the business world.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media

https://disruptivemedia.co.uk

In this episode, Ildikó sits down with Ian to explore why, when it comes to

entrepreneurship, age is just a number. After decades of success in the corporate world and finance, Ian embraced self-employment in his 60s. He is living proof that being prepared to think creatively to solve problems, experience, and resilience are often your biggest business assets.

The tips Ian shares work for building a successful business regardless of what stage of life you are at. You’ll discover the role mindset plays, how planning ahead but still remaining flexible, open-minded and willing to learn leads to lasting results, and what it takes to embrace risk—and opportunity—later in life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Turn Experience Into Opportunity: Use decades of industry and life knowledge to avoid old mistakes, solve new problems, and shape a business uniquely suited to your strengths.

2. Build Genuine Connections: Focus on helping others and nurturing

relationships. Most business growth comes from reputation and referrals, not just advertising.

3. Solve Problems and Truly Serve Your Clients: Use your expertise to tackle each client’s unique challenges and be flexible, meet them where and when they need you.

4. Embrace Flexible Discipline: Self-employment offers freedom to choose your hours and satisfaction, but demands personal discipline, long hours, and direct responsibility for your results.

5. Plan, Review, Adapt: Set clear goals and regularly review progress. Stay flexible and adapt your approach to overcome challenges and achieve long-term success.

BEST MOMENTS

Ian: "I don't think people are as old now as they were possibly when I was younger. So, 65 is now really no age. My attitude and views are often very similar to when I was younger."

Ian: "The view is that as long as you get the work done by the time that we need it, you can do it when you like… If that means that you can spend time with your children during the day, then that's great."

Ian: "Mortgages are now solving problems. Our clients try to deal with the bank themselves directly, and they fail…. we present the same information that the client had already to the bank in a different way and we'll often get the result that the client wants."

Ian: "There is a time to formulate the plan, and there's a time to implement the plan."

Ildikó: "Have a plan, implement it. Allow for the diversion."

GUEST´S INFORMATION

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-hoggart-adv-cemap-62146133

HOST BIO

Ildikó Sealey is a Property Professional, Networking Host and Podcast Host serving her local and wider community.

In the property business with her husband since 2019, their core values are revitalising neglected properties so they can provide modern, future-proofed, comfortable homes for people.

Recognising a gap in the local networking scene, Ildikó started co-hosting Property and Business Network in March 2024, bringing together the best in business in Plymouth and surrounding areas in Devon and Cornwall.

With a rich background in administration, social housing, arts and crafts, education, business and mindset, she is passionate about empowering her fellow 50+Encorepreneurs on their journey.

Through her business, podcast shows and networking events, she makes an impact, proving that age is no barrier to success in the business world.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media

https://disruptivemedia.co.uk

In this episode, Ildikó chats with Peter Ellis, a veteran entrepreneur who is now in his late 60s. He recently swapped retirement plans for a flourishing career in modern multi-level marketing (MLM).

Pete debunks common myths about multi-level marketing and why starting fresh in your 50s, 60s, or beyond is both accessible and fulfilling, particularly when you take the MLM route.

Are you exhausted and running your business on empty? Discover health routines that give you more focus and energy. Sign up today and get your free guide from Ildikó -

https://www.encorepreneurs.club/routine-club

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Modern MLM Is Not a Pyramid Scheme: Today multi-level marketing means earning by selling real products and building a team—not just recruiting other sellers.

2. You Don´t Have to Be Salesy to Sell: Your passion for what you sell makes sharing and success far more natural. But don’t join just any scheme; you need one with services that you genuinely believe in.

3. Selling is About Relationships: People buy from people they trust and can relate to. Pushy sales tactics just turn people off, learning network marketing skills will help you to get the balance right.

4. Earnings Reflect Effort, Not Position: Entry costs are low and anyone who takes advantage of company training, keeps learning, is active in the community and helps others can easily out-earn those who have been in the business longer.

5. Flexibility With Responsibility: Enjoy the flexible lifestyle, but don’t mistake it for “easy”—you set your own pace but only see results if you show up and put in consistent work.

6. Consistent Action and Routines Power Results: Every day do something that is income producing. Use routines to help you stay strong, healthy and focused on growing your business.

BEST MOMENTS

Peter: "People worry about sales, and at the end of the day, sales, whatever you're in, not just multi-level marketing, you're simply having conversations with people."

Peter: "You are in an organisation or an industry where everybody wants you to succeed. Everyone wants you to win, because if you succeed, they succeed."

Peter: "It´s not just about the money. It's also about how people grow through the self-development side of things."

Peter: “If you’re not doing something, thats income producing each and every day, you'll go backwards.”

Were you inspired by this conversation? Well, imagine applying these ideas directly in your own life. That's what we do, in the six-week programme, which you can join here:

https://www.encorepreneurs.club

GUEST´S INFORMATION

https://www.facebook.com/TravelmanPete

HOST BIO

Ildikó Sealey is a Property Professional, Networking Host and Podcast Host serving her local and wider community.

In the property business with her husband since 2019, their core values are revitalising neglected properties so they can provide modern, future-proofed, comfortable homes for people.

Recognising a gap in the local networking scene, Ildikó started co-hosting Property and Business Network in March 2024, bringing together the best in business in Plymouth and surrounding areas in Devon and Cornwall.

With a rich background in administration, social housing, arts and crafts, education, business and mindset, she is passionate about empowering her fellow 50+ Encorepreneurs on their journey.

Through her business, podcast shows and networking events, she makes an impact, proving that age is no barrier to success in the business world.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media

https://disruptivemedia.co.uk

In this episode, Ildikó chats with Kevin Cope about why AI is no barrier to anyone, regardless of age, business sector or size. Kevin is a tech startup specialist, property investor and business coach who helps SME owners achieve predictable growth through clarity, accountability and taking action. At the age of 67, Kevin started another enterprise that provides AI-supported business mentoring.

He explains why using AI is no longer optional. How to overcome your fear of adopting this new technology and how to leverage it for growth – regardless of age or technicalability.

Do you want results quicker and prefer a private deep dive? - I offer one-to-one mentoring. To find out how to work with me personally – just go to

https://www.encorepreneurs.club

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. AI Is Not Going Away: It will not take over humans, but businesses who don't embrace it will be replaced. Use AI to do the tasks it is good at, then redirect your team’s time and energy into tasks that directly grow and improve your business.

2. You Need AI-Friendly SEO: Search engines now provide AI generated answers for most searches. You need to change your SEO approach to appear in the AI generated search results, so people can easily find you.

3. Don´t Use AI In a Lazy Way: teach your AI about your brand, the way you think and speak and learn to ask the right questions to produce accurate and useful results. Used correctly, AI enables you to think more deeply and broadly.

4. AI Is Very Affordable: you can do a huge amount of work with a very low-cost monthly subscription, e.g. just $20 per month.

5. Don´t Be Daunted : you do not have to be at all tech savvy to start using AI. If you can talk to a human, you can talk to AI. If you are unsure, still sign up and have a go. It´s super easy to find how to AI guides online.

BEST MOMENTS

Kevin: "Look at your business and see where the bottlenecks are, the things that you're struggling with, the things that could be automated."

Kevin: "If you can talk to a human, you can talk to Chat GPT. Don't think of it as a piece of technology. Think about it as your super-intelligent intern."

Ildikó: "Over time, I genuinely feel that it (AI) is helping me shape my business."

Kevin: "So what it can't do today, it will be able to do tomorrow.”

Kevin: "We can embrace it and use it and stay in control of it."

Were you inspired by this conversation? Well, imagine applying these ideas directly in your own life. That's what we do. In the six-week programme, which you can join here -

https://www.encorepreneurs.club

GUEST´S INFORMATION

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevincope1

HOST BIO

Ildikó Sealey is a Property Professional, Networking Host and Podcast Host serving her local and wider community.

In the property business with her husband since 2019, their core values are revitalising neglected properties so they can provide modern, future-proofed, comfortable homes for people.

Recognising a gap in the local networking scene, Ildikó started co-hosting the Property and Business Network in March 2024, bringing together the best in business in Plymouth and surrounding areas in Devon and Cornwall.

With a rich background in administration, social housing, arts and crafts, education, business and mindset, she is passionate about empowering her fellow 50+ Encorepreneurs on their journey.

Through her business, podcast shows and networking events, she makes an impact, proving that age is no barrier to success in the business world.

HOST LINKS

https://www.encorepreneurs.club

https://www.encorepreneurs.club/my-gift-to-you

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media

https://disruptivemedia.co.uk

In this episode, Ildikó chats with Helen Valentino, the founder of Inspired Healing, who started her working life as an army nurse, before growing her first independent start- up to £4M turnover in 3 years. But Helen was also living with trauma: her father sexually abused her and, despite having suspicions, her mother ignored the situation.

Helen went on a personal healing journey that took her through her own trauma and self-sabotage, from cutting, bulimia and alcoholism, to forgiveness and a place where she found peace and the ability to love herself just as she was.

Today, through Inspired Healing, using modalities she has learned along the way, including Shamanism, plant medicines, sound healing, Bach Flowers and more, she helps others to do the same.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Trauma Can Be Turned Into Treasure: Surviving and fully addressing trauma teaches us resilience. It ultimately empowers you.

2. Embrace Authentic Self-Acceptance and Forgiveness: True healing begins when you compassionately accept yourself, acknowledge imperfections, and wholeheartedly forgive both yourself and others. It creates space for growth.

3. Learn to Work With Your Differences: Helen’s experience with ADHD illustrates that accepting neurodiversity, building support systems, and trusting your intuition can turn obstacles into assets in life and business.

4. Let Go Of Bitterness and Anger : When you hold on to resentment, anger and bitterness you are actually damaging yourself.

5. Value Your Accumulated Wisdom: Look at what you have learned as collective wisdom. You can pass it on and use it to help others, whether you acquired it from books, teachers, courses, travel or life experiences.

BEST MOMENTS

Helen: Trauma can be a real challenge… I have a beautiful friend that says she turned her trauma into treasure.

Ildikó: The need for survival is so incredibly strong and I always find it astonishing.

Helen: When you’ve truly forgiven, you know because it stops popping into your head — there’s no more reaction in your body.

Helen: Sometimes we’re so busy trying to get out of our pain that we forget to go through it.

Helen: The universe is conspiring to help us be our best selves, but sometimes we think life is against us, and I know that's not true

GUEST INFORMATION

https://www.inspiredhealing.co.uk

Cacao remote healing session - https://www.inspiredhealing.co.uk/events/sacred-

cacao-ceremony-on-zoom-ezxty-xnnba-kjeky-cnf6l-6dpfk-fk9yw-zpc3b-384sk

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551922200224

https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-valentino-04a7714

EPISODE RESOURCES

ADHD UK Benefits - https://www.adhdadult.uk/adhd-and-benefits

HOST BIO

Ildikó Sealey is a Property Professional, Networking Host and Podcast Host serving her local and wider community.

In the property business with her husband since 2019, their core values are revitalising neglected properties so they can provide modern, future-proofed, comfortable homes for people.

Recognising a gap in the local networking scene, Ildikó started co-hosting Property and Business Network in March 2024, bringing together the best in business in Plymouth and surrounding areas in Devon and Cornwall.

With a rich background in administration, social housing, arts and crafts, education, business and mindset, she is passionate about empowering her fellow 50+ Encorepreneurs on their journey.

Through her business, podcast shows and networking events, she makes an impact, proving that age is no barrier to success in the business world.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media

https://disruptivemedia.co.uk

In this episode, Ildikó chats with Jackie Gammage. After overcoming mental health issues, Jackie, grew fast and became a senior HR professional responsible for regions across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

The sad loss of her brother prompted Jackie to reevaluate her life, identify her mission and become a late-in-life entrepreneur. She quickly built a thriving property and coaching businesses and achieved true financial and time freedom. She shares candid insights into leaving corporate life, building confidence, embracing routines and developing a powerful mindset.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. It’s Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself: Launching a business in later life is deeply rewarding and possible for anyone who is prepared to learn, draw on their life experience and take consistent action.

2. Cultivate a Powerful Mindset: Your mind is far more powerful than you realise. What you consistently think and believe shapes what you achieve. Overcome self-doubt with positive affirmations, surround yourself with supportive people, and truly believe in your ability to succeed.

3. Confidence Grows Through Action: Regularly step outside your comfort zone, believe in your abilities, and you'll build the self-assurance needed to succeed.

4. Define Your Vision &Stay Focused: Clarify your goals and your why. Staying emotionally invested in your journey is what will enable you to successfully navigate challenges.

5. Set Up Efficient Systems: Whether managing properties or any business, clear processes, strong customer screening, hiring well and empowering others will help you achieve steady results while freeing up your time.

BEST MOMENTS

GUEST´S INFORMATION

https://www.facebook.com/jackie.gammage.9

https://www.instagram.com/jackiegammage

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiegammage

HOST BIO

Ildikó Sealey is a Property Professional, Networking Host and Podcast Host serving her local and wider community.

In the property business with her husband since 2019, their core values are revitalising neglected properties so they can provide modern, future-proofed, comfortable homes for people.

Recognising a gap in the local networking scene, Ildikó started co-hosting Property and Business Network in March 2024, bringing together the best in business in Plymouth and surrounding areas in Devon and Cornwall.

With a rich background in administration, social housing, arts and crafts, education, business and mindset, she is passionate about empowering her fellow 50+ Encorepreneurs on their journey. Through her business, podcast shows and networking events, she makes an impact, proving that age is no barrier to success in the business world.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media

https://disruptivemedia.co.uk

In this episode, Ildikó chats with Lisa Negus, who was inspired to start her new business, Unfrazzled, at the age of 60. Being involved in a life-altering accident, experiencing personal loss, and a late ADHD diagnosis led her to review her life and reinvent herself.

Her new business Unfrazzled is dedicated to helping others find calm amid chaos. Discover how struggles can spark new beginnings and be inspired by Lisa’s journey from adversity to empowerment.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Anyone´s Life Can Change Within Seconds: You genuinely need to treasure and make the most of what you have while you have it.

2. Don´t Give Up On Healing: The right therapy can help you to heal, and to tackle the issues that are holding you back. But you may need to be patient and try several therapies before you find the right one for you.

3. Writing It Down Is Powerful: Journaling is particularly powerful. Establishing routines, self-reflection, and learning are also effective at helping you to regain balance and purpose, in particular after major life changes.

4. It´s Never Too Late: It is never too late to learn and reinvent yourself. In fact, age and experience are powerful assets for entrepreneurs.

5. Use Your Struggles as Fuel: Your struggles can become your greatest source of strength. For Lisa, receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life brought clarity and self-acceptance, inspiring her to channel her experiences into helping others through her business, Unfrazzled.

BEST MOMENTS

Lisa: I was literally driving along the road one minute and my whole life changed within seconds.

Lisa: My subscription box is very much built around people who have messy minds … it's very clean, lots of white space, where you can just start to manage and organise your life in the way that suits your brain.

lldikó : You asked the universe, and it delivered.

Lisa: Take advantage of your body´s natural rhythms.

Lisa: Starting out on a new business, certainly at my age, can be a really

freeing experience. None of us are really over the hill.

GUEST´S INFORMATION

https://unfrazzled.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/unfrazzleduk

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575068972235

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://www.healthassured.org/employee-assistance-programmes

HOST BIO

Ildikó Sealey is a Property Professional, Networking Host and Podcast Host serving her local and wider community. In the property business with her husband since 2019, their core values are revitalising neglected properties so they can provide modern, future-proofed, comfortable homes for people.

Recognising a gap in the local networking scene, Ildikó started co-hosting Property and Business Network in March 2024, bringing together the best in business in Plymouth and surrounding areas in Devon and Cornwall.

With a rich background in administration, social housing, arts and crafts, education, business and mindset, she is passionate about empowering her fellow 50+ Encorepreneurs on their journey.

Through her business, podcast shows and networking events, she makes an impact, proving that age is no barrier to success in the business world.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media

https://disruptivemedia.co.uk

In this episode, Ildikó  chats with Claudia Sheena,

Claudia shares her journey of building confidence, embracing technology, mapping her processes, prioritising health and finding new purpose as a business owner in later life. Claudia has a knack for turning financial confusion into clarity, so during this episode, she busts several tax

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1.      Don´t be Afraid: Nobody enjoys stepping outside their comfort

2.      Expert Tax Advice Pays Off : DIY finances can cost more than the

3.      Embrace Technology: Don´t be afraid that tech will replace you.

4.      Build Strong Processes: Claudia’s firm kept thriving when she took several weeks off after a family bereavement. This was only possible because she had already put in place strong processes, systems and team members.

5.      Prioritise Health and Wellbeing: Claudia shares how routines, diet

BEST MOMENTS

GUEST´S INFORMATION       

https://cs-accountants.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/claudia.sheena

https://www.instagram.com/creative_studio_accountants

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cs-as

https://www.tiktok.com/@claudiasheena     

HOST BIO

Ildikó Sealey is a Property Professional, Networking Host and Podcast Host serving her local and wider community. 

In the property business with her husband since 2019, their core values are revitalising neglected properties so they can provide modern, future-proofed, comfortable homes for people. 

Recognising a gap in the local networking scene, Ildikó started co-hosting Property and Business Network in March 2024, bringing together the best in business in Plymouth and surrounding areas in Devon and Cornwall. 

With a rich background in administration, social housing, arts and crafts, education, business and mindset, she is passionate about empowering her fellow 50+ Encorepreneurs on their journey. 

Through her business, podcast shows and networking events, she makes an impact, proving that age is no barrier to success in the business world.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media https://disruptivemedia.co.uk

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In this episode, Ildikó  chats with Alison Theaker, a globe-trotting entrepreneur, artist, author, and menopause myth-buster who proves it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. From learning to ski and belly dance in her 40s to launching art exhibitions with her husband in her 50s and publishing PR textbooks. Alison’s story is all about embracing new chapters.

She shares her journey from academia to empowering women (and men!) to navigate menopause with confidence. Discover practical tips, creative inspiration, and why Alison believes everyone should understand this important life transition.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Embrace Lifelong Reinvention: Alison’s journey, from learning to ski and belly dance in her 40s to launching art exhibitions and starting a PhD at 59, demonstrates that it’s never too late to embrace new passions.

Society Benefits From Menopause Education: Educating women, men, and organizations about menopause empowers individuals to make informed decisions, challenge outdated narratives and help women uncover the therapies and lifestyle changes that work for them. 

Don’t Settle for “Nothing Can Be Done”: When doctors say nothing can be done about your menopausal symptoms, explore other solutions until you find what works for you.

Aging Is a Time of Opportunity: Alison’s mentoring of young entrepreneurs highlights the value of sharing wisdom across age groups, fostering growth for both mentors and mentees. Share your knowledge.

Entrepreneurial Education Needs Rethinking: UK entrepreneurs are taught to focus on rapid scaling and selling. Yet, 84% of UK businesses are happy staying the size they are, most with fewer than 10 employees. Education to change to reflect the real goals and challenges of small business owners.

BEST MOMENTS

Alison: "Be an elder, not elderly. Grow into that wisdom."

Alison : "When you talk to women, when they set up their own business, it's often about them. So, their business is quite personal."

Alison: "We have that wonderful time when we’re not [fertile] when we actually have that benefit to move into that fantastic third phase and be the wise women that the world needs us to be and start a new business in later life."

Ildikó: "Don't just give up after one or two or three different things. Keep going until you find what works."

GUEST´S INFORMATION 

https://www.livelifeforme.org

https://www.facebook.com/livelife4me

https://www.linkedin.com/company/live-life-for-me

https://www.youtube.com/@wisdomformenopause 

Course for women - https://www.udemy.com/course/live-life-for-me-menopause/?referralCode=9565A6448C2B67FC532C 

Course for men - https://www.udemy.com/course/live-life-for-me-menopause/?referralCode=9565A6448C2B67FC532C

HOST BIO

Ildikó Sealey is a Property Professional, Networking Host and Podcast Host serving her local and wider community. 

In the property business with her husband since 2019, their core values are revitalising neglected properties so they can provide modern, future-proofed, comfortable homes for people. 

Recognising a gap in the local networking scene, Ildikó started co-hosting Property and Business Network in March 2024, bringing together the best in business in Plymouth and surrounding areas in Devon and Cornwall. 

With a rich background in administration, social housing, arts and crafts, education, business and mindset, she is passionate about empowering her fellow 50+ Encorepreneurs on their journey. 

Through her business, podcast shows and networking events, she makes an impact, proving that age is no barrier to success in the business world.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media https://disruptivemedia.co.uk

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In this episode, Ildikó  chats with Fiona McBride, founder of the property staging firm Fuchsia Design. Fiona started her business in her 60s as a way of leveraging her decades of experience in interiors. From refreshing tired rentals to elevating multi-million-pound estates, Fiona brings creativity, colour, and a perfectionist’s eye to making any property shine and sell fast, even in a sluggish market. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Staging Really Does Sell: Regardless of the market you are working in, staging sells. That is the case whether the market is sluggish or moving fast. But how you stage it needs to evolve as tastes change, the market moves and what region you work in.

Selling is About Emotion: Staging is about guiding the eye through the room. Doing so helps draw buyers in and picture themselves living there. When that happens, they build an emotional connection with the property.

Work Should Be Fun: When you enjoy what you do, you are automatically enthusiastic and do your best for every client.  Work energises Fiona. She thrives on transforming sad, unloved homes into places that “smile” again.

Know Yourself and Respect Others: Being older and having managed people in various contexts allows for better communication, conflict resolution, and the ability to adapt. Knowing yourself well helps you to do this more effectively.

Lean on Your Life Experience: Fiona has not taken formal courses to learn her trade, instead she leans on her experience. It's an approach that works and brings her a lot of repeat business.

BEST MOMENTS

Fiona: "It’s about maximising the appeal to potential buyers, but minimising the investment."

Fiona: "Then their house starts to shine again. You can almost hear the house going, “I can breathe.” Suddenly there is space… and the house starts to smile 

Ildikó: " Your face lights up every moment you speak about your business. That is absolutely beautiful."

Fiona "Your perfectionist is reflected in your work. So, you want your social media posts to be exactly the story you want to tell - not “it's close”."

Fiona: "Why should a lower end property look like a low-end property? You still want it to look like a high-end property."

again."

GUEST´S INFORMATION 

https://fushiadesign.com

HOST BIO

Ildikó Sealey is a Property Professional, Networking Host and Podcast Host serving her local and wider community. 

In the property business with her husband since 2019, their core values are revitalising neglected properties so they can provide modern, future-proofed, comfortable homes for people. 

Recognising a gap in the local networking scene, Ildikó started co-hosting Property and Business Network in March 2024, bringing together the best in business in Plymouth and surrounding areas in Devon and Cornwall. 

With a rich background in administration, social housing, arts and crafts, education, business and mindset, she is passionate about empowering her fellow 50+ Encorepreneurs on their journey. 

Through her business, podcast shows and networking events, she makes an impact, proving that age is no barrier to success in the business world.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media https://disruptivemedia.co.uk