Under the Floorboard

🚨 30 Episodes In! 🚨

To celebrate this milestone episode of Under The Floorboard, Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney sit down with Scottish property investor Taylor McDonald for a real blockbuster conversation.

Taylor opens up about his journey from being asked to leave school in secondary, to building businesses from a young age and carving out a serious name for himself in the property world. This episode is proof that school results are not the be all and end all of success.

We dive into his background in commercial business, his transition into property, deal sourcing, serviced accommodation management, and his latest hotel development project.

💬 What We Cover:

* Taylor’s early business mindset and commercial experience

* Getting into property and building momentum

* Deal sourcing and SA management

* The mindset required to overcome setbacks and doubt

* His latest hotel development project

* Why traditional education doesn’t define your future

This episode is packed with motivation, practical lessons, mindset shifts, and serious value from someone who built success his own way.

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Under The Floorboard | Episode 29 – Building a Hotel Business, Marriage & Massive Moves with David & Samantha

In this huge Episode 29 with tonnes of facts and one you won't want to miss, Steven McKaveney and Sean Spalding are joined with with David Liddell and Samantha Kirkland—the husband-and-wife duo behind Bide Hotels and Bide Investments.

This episode dives deep into what it really takes to build a hotel development and property business together as a couple. From the highs and lows of getting started, to raising finance, taking big risks, and making life-changing decisions—this is a raw and honest look behind the scenes.

We also explore the reality of juggling it all… including running a business with a newborn baby, and making bold moves like packing everything up on Boxing Day and relocating hundreds of miles to make their vision a reality.

💬 What We Cover:

Building a property & hotel business as a husband and wife team

The challenges and strengths of working together

Raising finance and scaling in hotel development

The highs, lows, and real struggles behind the scenes

Balancing business, life, and a newborn baby

Taking big risks to create long-term success

This episode is packed with honesty, resilience, and inspiration for anyone building a business, especially those doing it as a team.

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👉 @davidliddellbide

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🎙️ Under The Floorboard | Episode 28 – Q1 Review, Q2 Plans & Real Market Talk

In Episode 28, Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney are back for a no-guest catch-up, reflecting on everything that’s happened in Q1 of the year and looking ahead to what Q2—and the rest of the year—has in store.

The guys break down their wins, challenges, lessons learned, and give their honest take on the current property market. From deals and business growth to mindset and mistakes, this episode is packed with real conversations and practical insights that can help anyone on their own journey.

💬 What We Cover:

What happened in Q1 — highs, lows, and surprises

Goals and plans for Q2 and beyond

Current views on the property market

Challenges faced and how they handled them

Wins worth celebrating

Learnings that can help investors and business owners alike

Whether you’re in property, business, or simply trying to level up this year, this episode brings honesty, clarity, and value.

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🎙️ Under The Floorboard | Episode 27 – Accidental Landlord to SA Success with Paul McKim

In Episode 27, Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney sit down with Paul McKim—a Serviced Accommodation (SA) property manager and investor who turned an unexpected start into a thriving business.

Paul shares how becoming an accidental landlord sparked his journey into property, and how he went on to leave his corporate job to build a successful SA management company.

This episode dives deep into the realities of running a serviced accommodation business—the good, the bad, and what most people don’t see behind the scenes.

💬 What We Cover:

Paul’s backstory before property

How becoming an accidental landlord changed everything

The transition from corporate life to running a business

The reality of managing serviced accommodation

What investors should look for in SA deals

How to choose the right management team

Hot areas and opportunities to keep an eye on

Whether you're considering SA as a strategy or already involved, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world advice to help you avoid mistakes and make better decisions.

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In Episode 26, Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney sit down with Barry John Corr—a Scottish property investor whose journey is built on resilience, hard lessons, and serious growth.

From leaving the world of professional football due to injury, to finding his way into property through struggle and persistence, Barry John shares the real story behind getting started—when things don’t go to plan.

Now, he helps investors achieve strong returns while mitigating risk, using the experience he’s built through challenges, mistakes, and deals that didn’t always go smoothly.

💬 What We Cover:

Barry John’s difficult start in property

Transitioning from professional sport into business

The biggest mistakes and lessons learned early on

How he now helps investors maximise returns and reduce risk

Mindset shifts required to push through setbacks

Some juicy deals and real behind-the-scenes stories

This episode is raw, honest, and packed with value—especially for anyone who’s faced setbacks and is still pushing forward.

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🎙️ Under The Floorboard | Episode 25 – Inside the Auction Room with John Loudon

In Episode 25, Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney sit down with John Loudon from Auction House Scotland, a seasoned property auctioneer with deep insight into how the auction world really works.

John shares his journey into property and how he became involved in auctions, taking us behind the scenes of the auction process and explaining why it can be such a powerful strategy for both buyers and sellers.

We dive into the benefits of buying and selling at auction, the pitfalls investors should avoid, and the key information you must know before raising your hand to bid.

💬 What We Cover:

John’s journey into property and auctions

How the auction process works step-by-step

Why auctions can be a powerful exit strategy for sellers

Opportunities auctions create for investors

Common pitfalls and costly mistakes to avoid

What buyers should check before bidding

Whether you’re an experienced investor or brand new to auctions, this episode is packed with practical advice and insider knowledge that could save you time and money.

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🎙️ Under The Floorboard | Episode 24 – From Offshore to On-Market: The Real Property Journey with Jason Kelly

In Episode 24, Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney sit down with Jason Kelly—an off-shore worker turned property sourcer and investor with a refreshingly honest story.

Jason breaks down what it really took to move from offshore work into property: the mindset shifts, the graft, the wins, the losses, and the mistakes that shaped his approach. We dive into how he thinks differently about using multiple strategies—raising finance, joint ventures, and sourcing—and why flexibility is key in today’s market.

💬 What We Cover:

Making the leap from offshore work into property

The mindset changes required to succeed long term

Lessons from setbacks and costly mistakes

Wins that made the grind worthwhile

A different way of thinking about raising finance, JVs, and sourcing

Building momentum without burning out

This episode is real, practical, and grounded—perfect for anyone considering a move into property or refining how they use different strategies to grow.

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Connect with Jason on Instagram - @jwk_property_investment

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In Episode 23, Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney sit down with Tony Carrigan—a Scottish property investor and the successful business owner behind Northern Vans.

Tony opens up about his journey into property, how working closely with other investors through joint ventures, raising private finance, and sourcing deals completely changed his outlook—and what’s possible when you collaborate instead of going it alone.

We also dive into Tony’s first-ever deal, which turned out to be a true unicorn: all money out, profit made, and the only thing owed to the sourcer… a beer (still unpaid!) 🍺

💬 What We Cover:

How JVs opened Tony’s eyes to property opportunities

Raising private finance the right way

Sourcing deals and spotting real opportunities

The mindset shift that unlocked growth

Sales skills that transfer across every business

Balancing family life with business and property

This episode is packed with real-world lessons, laughs, and practical insights for anyone building across property, business—or both.

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🎙️ Under The Floorboard | Episode 22 – End of Year Review, Big Wins & Festive Chaos 🎄

In this end-of-year special, Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney sit down together to reflect on the year that was—the high points, low points, biggest wins, and hardest lessons along the way.

We talk openly about the risks we took that paid off, the ones we regret, and the decisions that shaped both our businesses and personal lives. It’s honest, reflective, and wrapped up with some festive fun, Christmas hats, and plenty of laughs.

💬 In This Episode:

The biggest wins of the year

The toughest challenges and setbacks

Risks that went right—and ones that didn’t

Key lessons we’re carrying into the new year

How we’re setting ourselves up for what’s next

Festive chaos, banter, and year-end reflections

This episode is about growth, perspective, and finishing the year stronger than we started—with a bit of Christmas spirit thrown in for good measure.

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🎙️ Under The Floorboard | Episode 21 – From Medicine to Property: Building with Purpose with Amy Russell

In Episode 21 of Under The Floorboard, Steven is away, but Sean Spalding sits down for a powerful one-to-one conversation with Amy Russell — a business owner in the medical field and a highly driven Scottish property investor.

Amy shares her journey into property, how and why her strategies have shifted over the years, and what it’s really like balancing demanding businesses, life, and long-term investing goals. This episode is honest, grounded, and packed with lessons earned through experience — not theory.

💬 What We Cover:

How Amy first got started in property

Why property strategies evolve as life and goals change

Lessons from setbacks and challenges along the way

The mindset required to juggle business, investing, and life

What the future holds for Amy and her property journey

Amy brings clarity, perspective, and a calm confidence that makes this episode a must-listen for anyone serious about building something sustainable — in property or business.

Follow Amy on Instagram 👉 @aims_property_group

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