🎙 Under The Floorboard | Episode 18 – Big Ambition, Bigger Lessons with Matt Morrison

In this episode, Sean and Steven sit down with Matt Morrison—a property investor, deal sourcer, and business owner who runs both an estate agency and a letting agency in his early 20s. While most people spend decades trying to build what he has, Matt has already achieved a level of lifestyle, business growth, and maturity in property that many never reach.

But success hasn’t come without setbacks.

Matt opens up about his recent health condition, how it forced a complete shift in his mindset, and the way he approaches business, balance, and life now. From renovation struggles, to managing risk, to the reality behind scaling young—this conversation is packed with honesty, humility, and hard-earned lessons.

💬 In This Episode:

The mindset behind scaling fast in your early 20s

Running an estate & letting agency while sourcing deals

Health challenges that changed his perspective

How setbacks can become catalysts for growth

Real talk on risk, business resilience, and personal balance

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🎙 Under The Floorboard | Episode 17 – From Corporate to Property Freedom with Gillian Green

In Episode 17, Sean and Steven sit down with Gillian Green—a dynamic property investor with experience across BTL, SA, HMO, Commercial and more. Alongside her business partner, Gillian also runs Coorie Doon Stays, while mentoring others on their property journey.

We dive into business, mindset, renovations, risk-taking and the lessons she’s learned stepping away from the corporate world to build her property empire. Gillian also shares her powerful mindset philosophy: “If it’s not going to be a problem in 5 years, don’t spend longer than 5 minutes thinking about it.”

💬 What You’ll Learn:

How to transition from a corporate career into full-time property

The realities of running multiple property strategies at once

Lessons in risk, resilience, and renovation

Why mindset is the key to building long-term success

How to stop sweating the small stuff and focus on the big picture

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🎙 Under The Floorboard | Episode 16 – From Band Life to Property Headlines with Connaire McGuinness

This week, Sean and Steven are joined by Connaire McGuinness from Kelly Residential, whose journey into property is anything but ordinary. From life in a band, to tackling a headline-making project that cost over £100k in renovations and hit the papers and STV News, Connaire now runs a thriving career as an Estate Agent.

In this episode, Connaire shares the highs, lows, and lessons of his journey so far—plus how his philosophy that “the best ability is availability” helps him bring a truly personal touch to his clients.

💬 What You’ll Learn:

The unexpected path from music to property

The reality of a £100k+ renovation project that made the news

Lessons from mistakes, risks, and resilience

What sets a great Estate Agent apart in today’s market

Why availability and personal service matter more than ever

Follow Connaire on Instagram 👉 @connairekellyresidential

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🎙 Under The Floorboard | Episode 15 – Projects, Problems & Property Talk

In this episode, Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney sit down for a no-guest, no-filter catch-up. From the latest projects they’re working on to the challenges they’ve been facing, plus some topical industry insights, this one’s packed with real talk and lessons straight from the frontlines of property and business.

💬 In This Episode:

Behind-the-scenes updates on recent projects

The issues and roadblocks we’ve been dealing with

Topical discussions on what’s happening in property right now

The mindset needed to push through challenges

Honest reflections on the journey so far

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🎙 Under The Floorboard | Episode 14 – The Power of Adaptability: Navigating Change in Business & Life 🌍⚡

Let’s be honest — life and business don’t always go to plan. Sometimes the deal falls through, the market shifts, or life throws you a curveball. In this episode, Steven McKaveney 💼 and Sean Spalding 🎯 open up about how they’ve had to adapt, pivot, and keep moving when things didn’t go as expected.

It’s not just theory — they share the real wins 🌟, the tough moments 😅, and the mindset shifts 🧠 that helped them turn challenges 🚧 into opportunities. Whether you’re running a business, investing in property, or just trying to figure out your next step, this one’s packed with lessons you can actually use.

💬 In This Episode:

• 🔍 How to spot opportunities when plans change

• 📉 Lessons learned from unexpected setbacks

• 🧠 The mindset that makes pivoting easier

• 🔄 Why flexibility beats rigid planning every time

• ✅ Small, practical steps to become more adaptable today

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• 🗣 How have you had to adapt recently?

• 💡 What’s one lesson you’ve learned from a setback?

• 👥 Who should we invite on to share their adaptability story?

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🎙 Under The Floorboard | Episode 13 – Mid-Year Review: Wins, Lessons & What’s Next

We’re officially halfway through the year—and in this episode, your hosts Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney take a step back to reflect on everything that’s gone down so far.

From the biggest wins to the toughest lessons, they’re laying it all out: what worked, what didn’t, and what they’re focusing on for the next 6 months. It’s a real, honest review of life, business, and the journey in between.

💬 In This Episode:

Key wins from the first half of the year

Hard-earned lessons and what they taught us

Project updates and where the focus is shifting

Personal growth, mindset shifts & what we’re leaving behind

What we’re most excited about for the rest of the year

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🎙 Under The Floorboard | Episode 12 – Business, Brains & Big Tech: Real Talk with Sean & Steven

In this no-guest episode, your hosts Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney sit down for an open, unscripted catch-up on life, business, mindset, and what’s been going on behind the scenes.

From navigating ADHD in business, to juggling health goals, dealing with distractions, staying accountable, and even unpacking the rise (and fear) of AI in property and beyond—this one is real, raw, and probably the most personal episode so far.

💬 Inside the episode:

• How ADHD impacts business, focus, and performance

• Honest chat about health, personal development, and burnout

• What’s happening with current property projects

• Why AI is both exciting and terrifying—and how we’re using it

• The importance of checking in with yourself (and each other)

Whether you’re building a business, managing your mind, or just trying to figure it all out—this one’s for you.

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🎙 Under The Floorboard | Episode 11 – Rent Caps, Rising Pressure & Letting Agent Truths with Wily Dodd

Wily Dodd is back—and this time we’re diving into what’s really happening on the ground now that the rent cap has been lifted in Scotland.

In this episode, Wily pulls back the curtain on what landlords and letting agents are facing today. From navigating rent increases to communicating with tenants, to the growing pressures on agents—this is the episode landlords, investors, and property professionals need to hear.

💬 We Get Into:

• The real impact of the rent cap lift—what’s changed and what hasn’t

• Step-by-step insight on how to approach a rent increase

• What landlords are struggling with most—and how to avoid the same traps

• How letting agents are adapting to support both sides

• Why having a good letting agent is more important than ever

Expect honesty, humour, and hard truths—because understanding the market starts with understanding the people in it.

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🎙 Under The Floorboard | Episode 10 – First Flip, Family Life & Finding Your Feet with Jenna Playfair

In Episode 10, we’re joined by Jenna Playfair, a rising property investor who’s just completed her first flip project—and she’s here to give us the honest truth about what it’s really like getting started in property.

Jenna shares her journey of juggling the demands of family life, learning through trial and error, and staying motivated through the ups, downs, delays, and decisions that come with your first deal. This isn’t a highlight reel—it’s the real reel.

💬 What We Cover:

• The reality behind a first flip—from idea to market

• Juggling business with family and life responsibilities

• What went wrong, what went right, and what she’d do differently

• How to keep moving forward when things feel uncertain

• Why done is better than perfect (and starting is everything)

If you’re early in your journey—or just need a reminder that property isn’t always glamorous—this episode is for you.

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🎙 Under The Floorboard | Episode 9 – Building, Closing & Scaling: Real Talk with Andrew McGhee

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew McGee—a multi-business entrepreneur with a multi-million pound property portfolio, successful gym ventures, and a long list of lessons from both wins and wipe-out's.

From starting and exiting businesses, to navigating Covid closures and coming out stronger, Andrew opens up about the real journey behind the success. No fluff—just lived experience, practical lessons, and the mindset that keeps him moving forward.

💬 What We Cover:

• The highs and lows of starting (and closing) a business

• How property became a long-term wealth builder

• What Covid taught him about resilience and adaptation

• A behind-the-scenes look at balancing multiple ventures

• Andrew’s real-time advice for people building in today’s market

This one’s for the dreamers, doers, and anyone who needs a reminder that resilience beats perfection.

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