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Be kind to yourself, GCSE and A-Level results are on the horizon and some of us get much higher doses of anxiety and stress than others Emma Tracey, with BBC journalist Hayley Clarke, examine the experience for neurodivergent students and give some tips on the build up. They talk to Paddy who went through difficulties at school thanks to his OCD brain, and feared the very worst when his A-level results came around. They also chat with Dr Sarah Hughes, who never got her GCSE in maths, but is now CEO of Mind. The boss of a hugely respected charity! Parents, she has your back here too.We also have your feedback on what disability minister Sir Stephen Timms told us recently, a chip shop made from felt, and Lewis Capaldi's disability anthem.Access All has disability stories in the way you want to hear them. Mail us your experiences: accessall@bbc.co.uk or find us on social media MIXED BY: Dave O'Neill PRODUCER: Alex Collins SERIES PRODUCER: Beth Rose EDITOR Damon RoseSay to your smart speaker: "Ask BBC Sounds for Access All".
In this episode, we sit down with Dave Janis, a former top-producing real estate agent who walked away from 85 deals a year and a million-dollar GCI to chase something bigger: building homes from the ground up.Dave shares how he pivoted from cold calls and burnout to managing multiple $3.5M new build projects in Boulder, Colorado — while building a flipping and wholesaling machine that funds it all.We talk about the mindset shift that sparked the leap, how he built a rockstar team in just 8 weeks, and why he now makes as much on some flips as he does on custom homes.This is a raw and inspiring look at what happens when you stop waiting for "someday" and start building the life—and business—you actually want.
In this episode, we break down what it really takes to build a profitable real estate business — and why the magic number for so many of us is $500,000 in annual profit.We share the key hires that keep our business lean and sustainable, how we avoid the trap of endless scaling, and why paying people well has made us more money in the long run. From lead managers to back-office operations, we walk through the roles that drive deals forward without burning us out.We also talk about building a personal brand, the reality of chasing higher income, and why sometimes the smartest move is knowing when to stop growing. Whether you're flipping, wholesaling, or building, this conversation will help you focus on profit, stability, and creating a business you actually enjoy running.Access ALL the resources mentioned in this podcast for FREE on my Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1---Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnson
Access All's Emma Tracey chats to three comedians taking to the stage at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. Joe Tracini has been battling with borderline personality disorder (BPD) his whole life but is in a good place and ready to wow the crowds in Scotland with his show, alongside the negative voice in his head, Mick. This year marks 20 years since comedy troupe Abnormally Funny People was formed, made up of a collection of comedians with disabilities or mental health conditions. Two of those performing this year include Juliette Burton and Harriet Dyer. Juliette talks about the A-Z of conditions she's been diagnosed with since she was a teenager and how a recent diagnosis of autism and ADHD may have just made the previous 30 years of her life make sense. And Harriet Dyer, who lives with bi-polar disorder, reveals how she accidentally fell into comedy after telling the true story about how she died twice, to a classroom full of students. Presented by Emma Tracey Sound design: Dave O'Neill Producers: Ivana Davidovic and Emma Tracey Series producer: Beth Rose Editor: Damon Rose
In this episode, we sit down with Sean Hallahan, co-founder of Clover Real Estate, to unpack the mindset shift that took him from analyzing rental deals with his brother to walking away from his W-2 and flipping houses for six-figure profits.Sean started like a lot of people—consuming BiggerPockets, reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, and buying a few rental properties in Connecticut while holding down a full-time engineering job in L.A. But after hitting a ceiling, Sean realized that long-term wealth wasn't just about passive income—it was about building a real business.We dive into:– How Sean and his brother got their first few rentals– The exact moment Sean knew it was time to quit his W-2– Why “getting reps” in sales changed everything– The $100K flip that made it all feel real– His game plan to hit $300K in profit this year– The biggest constraint they're solving nowWhether you're still working a day job or already deep into real estate, Sean's story is a masterclass in betting on yourself, pushing through failure, and building something that actually works.Access ALL the resources mentioned in this podcast for FREE on my Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnson
Disability minister Sir Stephen Timms talks to Access All's Emma Tracey a month after the government climbdown on benefits changes. They discuss the Access To Work scheme which Sir Stephen says is no longer the government's "best kept secret" because more people are using it. Plus they talk about a newly announced set of five collaboration committees featuring people with lived experience of disability and other stakeholders on important areas like youth employment. PRODUCERS: Emma Tracey, Ivana Davidovic EDITOR: Damon Rose MIXED BY: Dave O'Neill Email accessall@bbc.co.uk or find us on social media.
In this episode, we dig into a question we hear all the time: “How do I build real wealth without doing 100 deals a year?”Whether you're flipping a few houses or wholesaling part-time, we break down what it actually takes to stack meaningful net worth with a lean real estate business.We share how we've seen investors use just a handful of deals per year to buy long-term assets, create tax advantages, and grow real wealth—without the overhead of a big team or massive marketing spend. We also talk about the traps new investors fall into (like chasing every shiny strategy) and why you don't need to be a subject-to or seller finance ninja on Day 1.If you're tired of the hype and want a real, sustainable way to build wealth in real estate, this episode is for you.Access ALL the resources mentioned in this podcast for FREE on my Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnson
In this episode, we sit down with Justice Rodgers — an agent-turned-investor who's been grinding for the past few years and just took on his first big flip. We get into everything: how he sourced the deal (from one of our leads), why he chose to flip instead of wholesale, the renovation process, and the moment he started second-guessing it all.Justice shares the actual numbers—purchase price, rehab budget, holding costs — and opens up about the $250K in price drops and what he'd do differently next time. We also talk about the mental side of scaling: letting go of control, hiring a team, and making the shift from hustler to operator.If you're thinking about flipping your first house—or deciding whether to flip or wholesale—you need to hear this one. It's honest, tactical, and packed with real lessons from the trenches.Access ALL the resources mentioned in this podcast for FREE on my Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnson
In this episode, we sit down to talk about what it really takes to win in real estate right now. We've seen the market shift—interest rates are higher, inventory is weird, and honestly, a lot of investors are stuck trying to do what worked in 2020.We share what we're actually doing—and avoiding—in our own businesses. We talk about the danger of “hero flips,” why A+ properties are key, how to underwrite in a market that changes every month, and why some of the loudest voices in the space are getting caught with their pants down.We also break down how the pros who've been through multiple cycles play the game differently—and why now isn't the time to try to leap five steps ahead unless you're ready to take a hit.Access ALL the resources mentioned in this podcast for FREE on my Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1---Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnson
Presenter and model, Christine McGuinness, has thrown herself into dating for the first time since discovering she is neurodivergent. She reveals to Access All some of her autistic dating tips and tricks and talks about her new BBC podcast, Situationships. She also chats about campaigning for more accessible playgrounds for disabled and neurodiverse kids. When he heard we were chatting about dating, BBC journalist, Alex Taylor, rolled by. He recently declared on his social media that he's re-launching on the apps. He thinks they can really help disabled people get out there but admits juggling dates and carers can result in some very awkward situations. Plus Emma Tracey and Paul Carter debunk the rumour going around that singer Stevie Wonder, who recently gigged in the UK, isn't really blind, and try to decide whether he's the most famous disabled person in the world right now. This is a fun episode, but if you're Alex's mum, this one is not for you! Sound recorded and mixed by: Dave O'Neill Produced by Ivana Davidovic Series producer: Beth Rose Editor: Damon Rose Email us: accessall@bbc.co.uk
In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Evans—one of our most committed clients who made the bold move to leave a 6-figure W-2 job and go all-in on real estate using Easy Button Real Estate.We unpack how he made the leap, the mindset behind it, and how he turned a few cold calls into a $100K flip.We talk about the exact moment Brandon realized he was no longer in control of his income—and how that pushed him to build something bigger. From his early house hacks to scaling his wholesale and flipping business, Brandon shares what's worked, what hasn't, and how Easy Button helped him level up faster.If you've been thinking about leaving your 9–5, or you're stuck trying to convert leads, this one's for you. We also break down who actually succeeds with this kind of system—and who probably shouldn't even try.Access ALL the resources mentioned in this podcast for FREE on my Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1---Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnsonConnet with Brandon EvansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandon.evans.rei/Email: brandon@utahflips.com