From Flipping Burgers to Financial Freedom: Building a Self-Unemployed Life

From Burnout to Aligned & Unstoppable: Katrina Thomas on the SAVVY Framework

🔴 Get the Newsletter, Become Self Unemployed: https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198d8399 [https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198d8399] 📖 Pre-Order my book: https://self-unemployed.kit.com/products/quit-building-someone-elses-dream-pre?promo=PRE-ORDER&step=checkout [https://self-unemployed.kit.com/products/quit-building-someone-elses-dream-pre?promo=PRE-ORDER&step=checkout] 📈 Samuel Leeds' Free Property Webinar: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/ [https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/] Connect with Katrina https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-thomas-a51022188/ https://www.instagram.com/trina_thomas1 [https://www.instagram.com/trina_thomas1] 🎙️ In this powerful episode, meet Katrina Thomas – a qualified social worker with over 20 years of experience, mother of two and proud grandmother, who rose from being homeless with young children and just £5 in her bank account to a fulfilling career supporting children in care. Today, she helps others prevent burnout and live with purpose through the SAVI Method (Self-Aware, Authentic, Valuing, and Intentional).   🔑 Key moments from the episode include: ✅Katrina’s raw rock-bottom story and how it became the catalyst for massive change ✅Why social work (and many careers) has such high burnout rates and how misalignment with your true self is often the hidden cause ✅Breaking down the SAVI Method: becoming Self-Aware, showing up Authentically, Valuing yourself and others, and living Intentionally ✅The difference between living by design versus living by default – and how to align your career and identity so work energises rather than drains you ✅Why “just a job” leads to exhaustion and how to reprogram your identity to become the person you’re truly meant to be ✅Practical insights on visioning, planning your life like a business plan, recognising wins, and picking your hard to progress instead of staying stuck   📈 The Self-Unemployed Podcast is all about developing the wealth mindset that helps you break free from traditional paths, build real freedom, become the person you want to be, and create massive value for yourself and those around you. Katrina’s journey perfectly demonstrates how aligning with your authentic self is one of the most powerful foundations for sustainable success and financial independence. Listen all the way through for practical tools you can start using

Reprogram Your Mind to Deserve the Life You Want (Million Plank Story)

🔴 Get the Newsletter, Become Self Unemployed: https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198d8399 [https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198d8399] 📈 Samuel Leeds' Free Property Webinar: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/ [https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/] ⭕ Come to an Inner Circle meeting: https://www.samuelleeds.com/checkouts/the-inner-circle-guest/ref/319/ [https://www.samuelleeds.com/checkouts/the-inner-circle-guest/ref/319/]   🎙️ Meet Aneta Kostrzewa — well-being coach, Pilates instructor, and founder of the Million Plank movement. In this episode, Aneta shares how to reprogram your identity so you finally feel worthy of wealth, freedom, and success. From EFT tapping to release emotional blocks, to the surprising power of a 60-second plank, this conversation will help you shift from “I’m not enough” to becoming the person who naturally takes action toward their goals.   Follow Aneta: https://www.instagram.com/millionplank/ [https://www.instagram.com/millionplank/] https://www.youtube.com/@MillionPlankProject [https://www.youtube.com/@MillionPlankProject] https://www.tiktok.com/@millionplank [https://www.tiktok.com/@millionplank]   🔑 Key moments we cover: ✅How a 10-year life plan can completely reprogram your identity ✅Using EFT tapping to clear “I’m not enough” and childhood trauma ✅Why discipline feels boring but is essential (and how to make it easier) ✅Manifestation, visualization & taking real action ✅The Million Plank challenge and building unbreakable daily habits If you’re tired of self-sabotaging your potential and want to develop a true wealth mindset, this episode is for you. Listen all the way through — the shifts happen when you combine mindset work with consistent action. 👍 Like | Subscribe | Comment below if you’re ready to reprogram your identity! 🎧 The Self-Unemployed Podcast helps you develop the mindset to build wealth, create freedom, and become the valuable person you’re meant to be. Join the movement and start your journey toward financial independence today: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/

From Flipping Burgers to Financial Freedom: Building a Self-Unemployed Life

🔴 Get the Newsletter, Become Self Unemployed: https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198d8399 [https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198d8399]   🎙️Jesse and Adam from For The Landlords join the Self-Unemployed Podcast to share Jesse’s incredible journey from flipping burgers on a roadside van and building a sandwich shop empire, to facing the harsh realities of the self-employed trap — and ultimately discovering true financial freedom through property. Together, they’ve built a successful boutique letting agency, sourcing, and mentoring business that helps landlords systemize their portfolios and create sustainable wealth. This episode is packed with hard-earned lessons on breaking free from traditional work cycles. 🔑 Key Moments We Cover: ✅How Jesse went from a burger van to a multi-branch sandwich business… and why it ultimately declined ✅The painful but powerful lessons about the “self-employed trap” most people fall into ✅Discovering BRR (Buy, Refurbish, Refinance) and why property became the vehicle for real freedom ✅Why the DIY landlord era is over and how to run property like a professional business ✅The mindset shift from employee conditioning to becoming Self-Unemployed ✅Work Hard, Save, Invest – the simple formula that builds lasting wealth ✅Why traditional retirement can be dangerous and how to design a life of purpose and freedom instead ✅The 90-Day Yacht Test and systemizing your assets so they work for you 📈 If you’re tired of trading time for money and want to develop the wealth mindset that allows you to build assets, create freedom, and become the person you’re truly capable of being — this episode will inspire and equip you. The Self-Unemployed Podcast is all about helping you break free from the employee or self-employed grind, develop a powerful wealth mindset, and build a life where you control your time and income. Listen all the way through for the full value, and if you enjoyed it, please Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.

Teacher Quits After 15 Years & Builds 11-Unit Service Accommodation Empire in 12 Months!

🔴 Get the Newsletter, Become Self Unemployed: https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXRSMFZCNDhRcllwUUVCUTgxVW9ZUFphQ1ZJd3xBQ3Jtc0ttVkUtMU0yLWN5TGxSUUpwbGZRc2hkWmhBSWpxcWpZeTI2Z3JtWW9iWTQ1VXl2T3ZEN3pmWUI1ZTFhdHFtZ0JwZlI4bDYweEpzbC1wcWpPSHBYRzU3TFptRDZXeG1JMmNxamNHRVN2elBKUFlzZ0NMbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fself-unemployed.ck.page%2F3d198d8399&v=0QWqqDq9cIY] 📈 Samuel Leeds' Free Property Webinar: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFc2SDdQVWk5Rjdmbk5WTmt0Q3JGdzdYUWhUQXxBQ3Jtc0ttMUdja0h4SDdhOFc4Q3hNUkJMWDhGMWsyeGNaMW5lVkdiYkVJSmM1UnppTW96LWRudEZYanNJZk9rNzRlMHgtT2tCZkMtZkxCaGpFU2l2Sy1kVWdmaU5FYVpjUlZyOTZwSGZnOU5qZWtOR28tanM4RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samuelleeds.com%2Fref%2F319%2F&v=0QWqqDq9cIY] ⭕ Come to an Inner Circle meeting: https://www.samuelleeds.com/checkouts... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblQ1bnVfbjk3ZXp4cFVLMWRlcHlhRC1CRklIZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsNkk4bUJoaDBKeTd5YjlkMWV1d0FqS01yWGdQNlFLcUN3NjNRUTdDSmdiSWs5Rmg1dmhzYzVaUXduU1VGYzE2d0IzZlVMOVlXUlJhQ3M0Ykd2TXVJS1ZTN2RwOEFVM3VKbzZSMlpZQmNGblZ6aEhDcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samuelleeds.com%2Fcheckouts%2Fthe-inner-circle-guest%2Fref%2F319%2F&v=0QWqqDq9cIY]   🎙️ Sara Mann was a dedicated teacher for 15 years until repeated promotion rejections left her questioning the entire system. Today, she’s a full-time property investor who has built an impressive 11-unit serviced accommodation empire in just 12 months. In this powerful episode, Sara reveals how she escaped the “matrix,” bounced back from a costly HMO disaster, discovered rent-to-rent serviced accommodation, and rapidly scaled her portfolio using strategies from the Samuel Leeds Academy.   🔑Key Highlights: ✅Why she walked away from teaching after 15 years ✅The painful HMO mistake that nearly made her quit property ✅How she scaled to 11 serviced accommodation units in just 12 months ✅The power of persistence and learning from free content before investing ✅Why she’ll never go back to a 9-5 job again ✅Deep mindset shifts around money, freedom, and self-employment ✅Lessons on procrastination, burning desire, and taking massive action   The Self-Unemployed Podcast is all about developing the wealth mindset you need to break free from the traditional path, build real wealth through property, become the person you’re meant to be, and create massive value for yourself and others. If you’re a teacher, 9-5 worker, or anyone feeling stuck in the matrix, this episode will inspire you to take action and start building your own freedom. Listen/watch all the way through — the mindset shifts in this one are game-changing! 👉 Ready to start your property journey? Join the Samuel Leeds Academy here: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVcwSjQtYzBlX1EtMGU1cnJnbnJiVjFiWnEtZ3xBQ3Jtc0trdlhvOFJpTlF6SFpadWVCY3hJUVN0MG1TbHhHRDAwZG9ocTZuMlUxZTgzLVlzVkpWMUtxLW1JSm1QT01zbVZ2NXpBcC1wS0ZPOENQZlhKclJfUkM2dWVOM1lKMlppZldkRm1pSEhObGZMOHJpZzFmNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samuelleeds.com%2Fref%2F319%2F&v=0QWqqDq9cIY]

Retirement is Boring: Why Billy Kooner Refuses to Retire & Keeps Building Wealth

🔴 Get the Newsletter, Become Self Unemployed: https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198d8399 [https://self-unemployed.ck.page/3d198d8399] 📈 Samuel Leeds' Free Property Webinar: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/ [https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/] ⭕ Come to an Inner Circle meeting: https://www.samuelleeds.com/checkouts/the-inner-circle-guest/ref/319/ [https://www.samuelleeds.com/checkouts/the-inner-circle-guest/ref/319/] Billy Kooner is a successful property investor, returning guest, and now actively building his portfolio in Dubai. Since our last episode, Billy has been buying off-plan properties, securing distressed deals, attracting international investors, and exploring large-scale property funds — all while living as a true global citizen. In this powerful conversation, Billy reveals why he could retire comfortably tomorrow but chooses not to — because retirement is boring. He shares the Self-Unemployed mindset that keeps ambitious wealth builders creating, contributing, and growing for life. 🔑Key Topics Covered: * ✅Why retirement is boring and what the true Self-Unemployed lifestyle looks like * ✅Building multiple streams of income so you’re never dependent on one source * ✅Billy’s Dubai property journey: off-plan purchases, flips, distressed deals (the 3Ds), and plans for a property fund * ✅The power of community, networking, and surrounding yourself with action-takers * ✅Why purpose and contribution beat sitting on a beach * ✅Lessons on global citizenship, opportunity, and keeping the wealth-building mindset alive This episode is a masterclass in developing the right mindset to build lasting wealth and live with purpose instead of chasing traditional retirement. The Self-Unemployed Podcast is all about helping you shift your thinking, build real wealth, become the person you’re meant to be, and create massive value for yourself and those around you. If you’re ready to break free from the 9-5 trap and design a life of freedom and impact, this is for you. Listen all the way through — Billy drops pure gold in this one! 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Check out our previous episodes with Billy and other inspiring guests. Join the Self-Unemployed community and get more mindset and wealth-building resources straight to your inbox. Ready to take your property journey and mindset to the next level? 👉 Join the Samuel Leeds Academy here: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/