The Lunchtime Investor Show with Marcus de Maria
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The Lunchtime Investor Show with Marcus de Maria
From Council Estate to Castle Owner: The Untold Story of Samuel Leeds
Samuel Leeds went from the “special needs” desk at school to a £20m+ property empire — and his story is one of the most extreme transformations you’ll ever hear.
Growing up on a council estate, struggling with dyslexia, and being written off by teachers, Samuel refused to accept the path laid out for him. He bought his first property at just 17, became a property millionaire in his early 20s, and now runs one of the UK’s largest property training companies.
In this powerful episode of The Lunchtime Investor Show, Marcus sits down with Samuel to uncover the mindset, money principles, and pivotal moments that changed everything.
Samuel shares:
◼️ The moment he realised traditional school wasn’t his path — and turned rejection into fuel
◼️ How buying his first investment property at 17 set him on a completely different trajectory
◼️ Why “the traditional success path” keeps so many people stuck
◼️ How his approach to property mirrors the discipline and strategy we teach at IM
◼️ The 3 key lessons anyone can use to start building wealth today
If you’ve ever felt limited by your background, your education, or your circumstances, Samuel’s story is proof that none of those things define your financial future.
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