The Samuel Leeds Podcast From DIY Builds to £8M Land Deal Dreams
Nov 12, 2025
48:09
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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with the unstoppable duo, Charles and Maria to uncover their journey from humble DIY builds to chasing an incredible £8 million land deal. Discover how they leveraged their construction and sales experience to transform run-down properties into profitable investments – and how social media supercharged their success.
In this inspiring conversation, we reveal the highs, the lows and everything in between – from flipping homes for over £100,000 in clean profit to dealing with the challenges of planning rejections and navigating complex commercial conversions.
🔑 *KEY TOPICS COVERED:*
→ How Charles and Maria turned their passion for property into a thriving business
→ Secrets to flipping homes for £100,000+ profit
→ Using social media to raise investor finance and build credibility
→ Navigating planning challenges and building a power team
→ Insights into managing serviced accommodation by the beach
→ The £8 million land development project and strategies to make it happen
→ The realities of property investing – it’s not all sunshine and rainbows!
✨ Follow their journeys on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariadifonzo.official and https://www.instagram.com/charles_hankin_
🎬 *VIDEO CHAPTERS:*
00:00 Meet Charles and Maria – The Dynamic Duo 💪
01:58 The Power of Social Media in Raising Finance 📲
02:40 Charles’ Background in Construction and Rhea’s in Sales 🛠️
06:08 How They Found The Academy and Took The Leap 🎓
09:40 Learning How to Make Money vs Property 💷
11:11 Flipping Their First Property For £100K Profit 💰
11:38 Living in a Construction Site – Challenges and Rewards 🏚️
13:47 Overcoming Planning Rejections and Dealing With Councils ⚖️
15:49 Building A Power Team and The Value Of Mentors 👥
16:41 Difficulties With Bridging Loans and Solicitors 🔍
18:42 Building a Power Team 📊
20:25 Managing Five Beachfront Serviced Accommodations 🌊
21:35 Advice For Couples in Property Business ❤️
25:30 How Rhea Became a Deal-Selling Machine 📈
28:02 Deals Down South and Commercial-to-Residential Strategies 🌍
31:19 Converting Commercial Spaces Into Mixed-Use Developments 🔄
32:42 Differences Between Residential and Commercial Tenants 🔑
34:06 Future Plans: Office, Architects and Larger Projects 🚀
35:02 £8M Land Development Plans and Partnering on the Project 🌳
37:26 Growing the Business and Building a Group Structure 📈
38:15 Challenges of Running Multiple Businesses Simultaneously ⚖️
39:04 Running Inner Circle Bristol and Overcoming Public Speaking Fears 🎤
40:16 Pushing Comfort Zones and Embracing Growth 🌱
41:02 Delivering a High-Quality End-to-End Service 📦
42:06 Focus on Long-Term Reputation and Integrity 🏆
42:45 Breaking the Mask of Perfection and Asking For Support 💬
46:41 Final Thoughts, Social Media Plugs and Closing Remarks 👋
Share this video: https://youtu.be/VlqtdIyp4Ao
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🎙️ LISTEN: Samuel Leeds' Podcast: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ytpodcast
🎥 WATCH: The Eviction 2024: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2pwVLNuxBo9kq5OI0hyH82LHqhTq93Q0
📖 READ: My latest best-selling book: https://www.samuelleeds.com/FOMYT
*FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:*
→ Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SamuelLeeds
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelleeds
→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samuel_leeds
→ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/778613042238071
→ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSamuelLeeds/
→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-leeds-64660683
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*DISCLAIMER* All information, including dates, figures, links, and references mentioned in this video, is accurate and valid at the time of filming. Please note that circumstances may change over time, and we recommend double-checking any details before making decisions based on this content.
#PropertyInvesting #UKProperty #RealEstateUK #SamuelLeeds #DealSourcing #PropertyDevelopment #FlippingHomes #BRR #ServicedAccommodation #FinancialFreedom #PassiveIncome #BuildingWealth #LandDevelopment #SocialMediaMarketing #PowerTeam #PropertyTips #PropertyInvestingUK #PropertyFlips #RenovationProjects #InvestingJourney #UKPropertyMarket #CommercialConversions #EntrepreneurLife #PropertyMentorship #PropertyBusiness #MillionPoundDeals #PropertySuccess #PropertyCommunity #WealthBuilding #PropertyInvestors #PropertyEducation #PropertyWealth #InnerCircleBristol #DevonProperty #CornwallProperty #PlanningPermission #InvestmentStrategies
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with the unstoppable duo, Charles and Maria to uncover their journey from humble DIY builds to chasing an incredible £8 million land deal. Discover how they leveraged their construction and sales experience to transform run-down properties into profitable investments – and how social media supercharged their success.
In this inspiring conversation, we reveal the highs, the lows and everything in between – from flipping homes for over £100,000 in clean profit to dealing with the challenges of planning rejections and navigating complex commercial conversions.
🔑 *KEY TOPICS COVERED:*
→ How Charles and Maria turned their passion for property into a thriving business
→ Secrets to flipping homes for £100,000+ profit
→ Using social media to raise investor finance and build credibility
→ Navigating planning challenges and building a power team
→ Insights into managing serviced accommodation by the beach
→ The £8 million land development project and strategies to make it happen
→ The realities of property investing – it’s not all sunshine and rainbows!
✨ Follow their journeys on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariadifonzo.official and https://www.instagram.com/charles_hankin_
🎬 *VIDEO CHAPTERS:*
00:00 Meet Charles and Maria – The Dynamic Duo 💪
01:58 The Power of Social Media in Raising Finance 📲
02:40 Charles’ Background in Construction and Rhea’s in Sales 🛠️
06:08 How They Found The Academy and Took The Leap 🎓
09:40 Learning How to Make Money vs Property 💷
11:11 Flipping Their First Property For £100K Profit 💰
11:38 Living in a Construction Site – Challenges and Rewards 🏚️
13:47 Overcoming Planning Rejections and Dealing With Councils ⚖️
15:49 Building A Power Team and The Value Of Mentors 👥
16:41 Difficulties With Bridging Loans and Solicitors 🔍
18:42 Building a Power Team 📊
20:25 Managing Five Beachfront Serviced Accommodations 🌊
21:35 Advice For Couples in Property Business ❤️
25:30 How Rhea Became a Deal-Selling Machine 📈
28:02 Deals Down South and Commercial-to-Residential Strategies 🌍
31:19 Converting Commercial Spaces Into Mixed-Use Developments 🔄
32:42 Differences Between Residential and Commercial Tenants 🔑
34:06 Future Plans: Office, Architects and Larger Projects 🚀
35:02 £8M Land Development Plans and Partnering on the Project 🌳
37:26 Growing the Business and Building a Group Structure 📈
38:15 Challenges of Running Multiple Businesses Simultaneously ⚖️
39:04 Running Inner Circle Bristol and Overcoming Public Speaking Fears 🎤
40:16 Pushing Comfort Zones and Embracing Growth 🌱
41:02 Delivering a High-Quality End-to-End Service 📦
42:06 Focus on Long-Term Reputation and Integrity 🏆
42:45 Breaking the Mask of Perfection and Asking For Support 💬
46:41 Final Thoughts, Social Media Plugs and Closing Remarks 👋
Share this video: https://youtu.be/VlqtdIyp4Ao
*OTHER USEFUL LINKS:*
🎙️ LISTEN: Samuel Leeds' Podcast: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ytpodcast
🎥 WATCH: The Eviction 2024: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2pwVLNuxBo9kq5OI0hyH82LHqhTq93Q0
📖 READ: My latest best-selling book: https://www.samuelleeds.com/FOMYT
*FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:*
→ Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SamuelLeeds
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelleeds
→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samuel_leeds
→ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/778613042238071
→ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSamuelLeeds/
→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-leeds-64660683
🔔 Subscribe for weekly content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMZkB9CLBpjuviJ6Ljzd_w?sub_confirmation=1
*WARNING* Samuel Leeds will never give out his mobile number in the comments of this YouTube channel. There is currently a channel impersonating Samuel Leeds and commenting on videos with a number to message about investing in cryptocurrencies so please beware of this.
*DISCLAIMER* All information, including dates, figures, links, and references mentioned in this video, is accurate and valid at the time of filming. Please note that circumstances may change over time, and we recommend double-checking any details before making decisions based on this content.
#PropertyInvesting #UKProperty #RealEstateUK #SamuelLeeds #DealSourcing #PropertyDevelopment #FlippingHomes #BRR #ServicedAccommodation #FinancialFreedom #PassiveIncome #BuildingWealth #LandDevelopment #SocialMediaMarketing #PowerTeam #PropertyTips #PropertyInvestingUK #PropertyFlips #RenovationProjects #InvestingJourney #UKPropertyMarket #CommercialConversions #EntrepreneurLife #PropertyMentorship #PropertyBusiness #MillionPoundDeals #PropertySuccess #PropertyCommunity #WealthBuilding #PropertyInvestors #PropertyEducation #PropertyWealth #InnerCircleBristol #DevonProperty #CornwallProperty #PlanningPermission #InvestmentStrategies