The BEESPACE Podcast

London, Are You Ready? The Business & Property Mastermind Taking Over Shoreditch

Happy New Year!

In our first episode of 2025, Jade reunites with Saam Lowni to chat about their recently announced venture – Elevate To Eight, an exciting business and property mastermind program launching in London this year.

Together, they share their vision for creating this unique mastermind experience, which will kick off at the iconic Hoxton Hotel in London's vibrant Shoreditch district. 

Saam shares his connections to East London and why this location perfectly embodies their mission to blend serious business growth with an edgy, creative, and inspiring atmosphere.

Elevate To Eight aims to help members reach eight-figure success through multiple income streams, combining property investment with scalable business ventures. The program's comprehensive approach, including access to industry experts, meet-ups, and a strong network that can accelerate growth for both property investors and business owners, are all discussed.

Saam and Jade openly address the changing property landscape, acknowledging that success in 2025 requires a more diversified approach than traditional property investment alone. They share insights from their own journeys of building multiple businesses from scratch and their commitment to authentic, no-BS mentoring.

So, ready to scale beyond single-stream income and want to join a community of ambitious, like-minded entrepreneurs in 2025?

You are invited to join Jade and Saam for their kick-off workshop at The Hoxton Shoreditch on January 24th 2025, or learn more about the Elevate To Eight mastermind program through the links below:

https://elevate-to-eight.webflow.io/

Looking Back, Moving Forward — 2024 in Review

In this solo episode, Jade offers a reflective year-end review as 2024 comes to a close. She reflects on her personal and professional growth throughout 2024, sharing valuable lessons from both triumphs and challenges. She discusses her journey in property development, including navigating complex projects like BEE21 and RUBEE33, and the importance of strategic thinking and resilience. Jade also highlights the revitalization of her consultancy brand and her experience launching a podcast while optimizing customer journeys and services.

On a personal note, Jade shares milestones such as pursuing equestrian dreams, balancing business with passion, and transforming a long-awaited equestrian facility. She discusses the joy of family holidays and the importance of time management in balancing multiple ventures, including a growing family business and future goals like writing a book.

Looking ahead to 2025, Jade emphasizes the power of collaboration, protecting her time, and working with great people as key priorities for the future. This episode offers a mix of heartfelt reflections, strategic insights, and inspiration for anyone looking to align their professional ambitions with personal goals in the new year.

Two Clients to Twenty – The Pocket Watch Scale Story

In this episode of The Beespace Podcast, Jade sits down with Tracey, founder of Pocket Watch Assistant, to explore how virtual assistance can transform property management and business operations.

Tracey shares her journey from corporate burnout to successful entrepreneur, growing Pocket Watch from just 4 client hours per week to a thriving business with 12 virtual assistants serving 23 clients across 400+ monthly hours.

The conversation goes into essential business systems like Coho and Click Up, while exploring the key differences between UK-based and overseas virtual assistants, and how to effectively delegate and systemise your business.

Together, they discuss service tiers, managing client expectations, and Tracey's own path to achieving work-life flexibility – including running her business while traveling Europe in a campervan with her family.

The episode offers practical advice for both established business owners and those considering virtual support for the first time.

This is essential listening for property investors, developers, landlords, and business owners looking to scale their operations through effective delegation and robust systems.

Looking to streamline your property business or get virtual support? Connect with Tracey over at Pocket Watch Assistant on Instagram @pocketwatchassistant or learn more about working with Jade on her mentoring program at bee-space.co.uk

Property Investment in 2025 – Everything You Need to Know

In this episode of The Beespace Podcast, Jade sits down with Saam Lowni, an experienced property professional and Founder of Merryoaks Property Finance, to discuss the current state of the UK property market and investment landscape.

Together, they explore:

• The evolution of the property market since 2015

• The recent challenges of property investment and development

• Impact of political changes and Labour government policies on property investors

• Changes in buy-to-let lending and property valuations

• The future of HMOs and student accommodation

• Upcoming rental market reforms for 2025 and their implications

• Effects of global political changes, including Trump's re-election

• Strategies for surviving and thriving in challenging market conditions

As well as covering all of these hot topics, Saam also shares his journey from estate agent to property investor, developer, and finance broker, offering valuable insights on:

• Building a diverse property portfolio across the UK

• The importance of treating property as a business

• Why multiple income streams are crucial in today's market

• The advantages of staying invested in the UK market despite challenges

• Long-term versus short-term property investment strategies

This is a packed episode, and is essential listening for both existing portfolio owners and those considering entering the property market.

Saam and Jade offer a balanced perspective on current challenges while highlighting opportunities that still exist out there for strategic investors.

Looking to grow your property portfolio or start your investment journey? Learn more about working with Jade at Beespace - A Design-led Creative Property Company or Saam at Merryoaks Property Finance: sam@merryoaks.com

Behind the Scenes – The Magic of Face-to-Face Mentorship

In this slightly shorter episode of The Beespace Podcast, Jade invites listeners backstage to her recent one-to-one client day.

She discusses the unexpected power and productivity of these face-to-face meetups, and shares the kinds of conversations and troubleshooting topics that normally go down with her mentees.

Jade gets real about how this new feature - originally not part of her mentorship program - has blown her away. She talks about the magic of bringing individual clients together and how attending a high-level mastermind in London recently was also a game-changer for her own mindset and business perspective.

What you can expect to hear in this episode:

• The surprise perks of networking (especially with other amazing women in business)

• Common hurdles business owners face, no matter their industry

• Why building a lifestyle business that vibes with your values is crucial

• Jade’s newfound fire for backing female-led businesses

This episode offers a fresh perspective on how mentorship and community can supercharge your growth and give you much-needed confidence.

Tune in for Jade's reflections and to find out how you can jump on this mentoring journey too.

Interested in having a mentor? Find out more here.

 

 

Building A Lifestyle You Love – A Brand New Look for Stylish Living Property

In this episode of The Beespace Podcast, Jade sits down with an inspiring female entrepreneur with a "go big or go home" mindset, Emma Estill of Stylish Living.

Together they explore the brand evolution of Stylish Living over time, and how the latest rebrand is set to impact her business growth.

Inspired by vintage Palm Springs and Beverly Hills, Emma’s new brand incorporates quirky patterns with an Ibizan boho organic twist. By blending elements like rattan and natural materials, with a strong playful colour palette, Emma (alongside Studio Kanda) has created a fresh and unique look that will definitely stand out in the property world!

In the episode, Emma shares her experience with:

• Going through two rebrands and the lessons learned

• Falling out of love with a brand that wasn't 100% connected to her vision

• The challenges of having a previous brand that was easy for others to imitate

• Recognising when a brand isn't working and the importance of taking the process of branding seriously

• Being a perfectionist with a busy schedule (and mind!), and how this can affect how you roll out your new brand

• The vision and story behind her latest rebrand

As they worked through the brand concept process together, on the Branding & Design Program, Jade and Emma discuss:

• The process of brand evolution and how businesses mature over time

• The significance of creating a unique, authentic brand that resonates

• Strategies for developing a distinctive brand that's difficult to imitate

• The connection between personal growth and brand development

• The importance of aligning your brand with your core values, vibe, and vision

• How to recognise when it's time for a rebrand

• The impact of a strong, authentic brand on business success

• How your brand and interiors might not be for everyone - but that’s absolutely okay!

Keep your ears peeled too, because Emma also reveals her upcoming collaboration with Mind charity, showcasing how successful brands can give back to the community and make a positive impact.

This episode is a must-listen for all entrepreneurs, small business owners, and property developers interested in building a lasting, authentic brand.

Want to talk more about branding, design, and creating super solid interior schemes? Get in touch with Jade now.

 

Copycats and Rip-offs – The Ugly Side of Property Branding

Join Jade McNeil in this slightly controversial episode of The Beespace Podcast.

In this episode, Jade tackles a relatively unspoken about issue in the property development world – copycat designs and intellectual property theft.

From design imitation to brand rip-offs, nothing is off-limits as Jade exposes the copycats and discusses the damaging effects of these questionable practices.

Jade talks about:

• Real-life examples of property development rip-offs

• The impact of imitation on authentic brands and the industry as a whole

• How to protect your intellectual property and unique designs

• Why originality is crucial for long-term success in property development

It's time to keep it real, and stand up against the copycats!

Want to talk about creating your own unique brand or interior schemes? Let's talk: bee-space.co.uk/services/#brand-programme

 

Finding Your 'Why' in Property – Jess Leader's Journey from HMOs to Social Housing

In this episode of The BEESPACE Podcast, Jade McNeil sits down with Jess Leader, founder of Next Level Living and SureStay Group.

Jess shares her journey from the stressful world of corporate marketing to property development, talking through:

• Her transition into property development and how she built a successful HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) business
• The recent business pivot to social impact housing, providing homes for families coming out of homelessness
• Insights on raising private finance and building investor relationships
• The importance of finding the right business partner and aligning values
• Challenges and strategies for social media marketing in the property industry
• Her key advice for anyone wanting to build a career in property

Jess offers valuable perspectives on scaling a property business, making strategic pivots to find your 'why', and maintaining a healthy work-life balance as a working parent.

You can find Jess Leader over at Next Level Living on Instagram.