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.

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🎙 Under The Floorboard | Episode 20 – Big Risks, Bigger Lessons with Rodger Boyd

In Episode 20, Sean and Steven sit down with Rodger Boyd — a property investor with a powerful story and a journey filled with early beginnings, big mistakes, and even bigger lessons.

Listen to this before we gets his MBE :-)

Rodger opens up about the realities of building in commercial property, navigating setbacks, developing a strong mindset, and the life experiences that shaped him along the way. This episode digs into what most people don’t talk about — the challenges behind the successes, and the clarity that comes from getting things wrong before getting them right.

💬 What You’ll Learn:

Rodger’s early steps into property — and what he’d do differently now

The biggest mistakes that shaped his growth

Lessons from commercial deals and high-stakes decisions

Mindset tools for staying focused through setbacks

What the future holds for Rodger and his investment journey

Rodger brings honesty, humour, and a wealth of experience — making this episode a must-listen for new and seasoned investors alike.

Follow Rodger on Instagram 👉 @rodgerboydy

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🎙 Big mistakes. Bigger lessons. 🏡🔥

In Episode 19 of Under The Floorboard, we sit down with Steven Clark (@stevenclarkproperty) — property investor, educator, and business owner with years of real-world experience.

We dive into business, mindset, life, property, setbacks, wins — and everything in between. Steven brings MASSIVE value and honesty in an episode you seriously don’t want to miss.

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🎙 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

Follow Matt on Instagram 👉 @mattmorrisonproperty

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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

Follow Gillian on Instagram 👉 @gillgreen_property

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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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