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In this episode, it was a real privilege to spend time with Dee Airey - A Serial Entrepreneur, 7-Figures Success, A Success & Leadership Coach, A Podcaster, A Founder of the Self-Funded Charity Kids4Change and A Best-Selling Author with a powerful story of personal transformation.
Dee helps driven business owners overcome money blocks, gain clarity, and set bold goals so they can create success on their own terms. Dee brings in-depth and real-world experience to our conversation here.
We dig deep into the “Wealth Switch” - the internal shift required to unlock confidence, aligned action, and financial growth - and explore how self-belief, identity, and mindset directly impact income and fulfilment.
This is a raw, honest, and empowering conversation for anyone who knows they’re capable of more but feels something internal is holding them back.
You can find more of Dee through the link below:
https://www.deeairey.com THE AIRBNB BLUEPRINT CONSULTANT - CONTACT US https://welcome.airbnbblueprint.co.uk KEY TAKEAWAYS- Service accommodation and Airbnb are not passive income without strong systems and marketing
- Why relying solely on OTAs like Airbnb and Booking.com limits growth
- How Pooh pivoted from property operations into lead generation and commission-based income
- The real reason many entrepreneurs hit an income ceiling
- How childhood money stories silently shape adult financial behaviour
- Why high earners often struggle to manage their own money
- The danger of keeping all business income in one account
- How split banking reduces panic, poor decisions, and cashflow stress
- Why scaling too quickly can damage an otherwise successful business
- The importance of defining a “why” beyond money
- Building a business that supports family, health, and wellbeing
- The hidden cost of burnout and neglecting self-care
- How gratitude changes decision-making and resilience
- Why authenticity and service matter more than hype
- The rise of offline networking as trust erodes online
- Why vulnerability and asking for help is a strength, not a weakness
BEST MOMENTS
“Money isn’t the goal — it’s the fuel to get you to what really matters.”
“You can manage billion-pound projects and still not know how to manage your own money.”
“I thought I’d worked on my mindset… until I hit another ceiling.”
“If you don’t take care of yourself, the people you’re doing this for lose everything.”
“Gratitude doesn’t remove the problem — it gives you the courage to face it.”
“Earning money without purpose will always leave you frustrated.”
LINKS
FREE Airbnb Blueprint Coaching Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/2342454789487705
HOST BIOS
Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation units and 10 Buy-To-Lets over the last 5 years. Their Airbnb business has allowed both of them to design a lifestyle on their own terms.
Pooh left the corporate world as an electrical engineer to spend more time with his young family, while Alex enjoys most of his time in sunny Spain, road cycling and hiking through the Tramuntana mountains.
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