Where are you currently at in your business?
As a newcomer to the property scene, Anna needed my support as she refurbished and flipped a rundown flat in Walthamstow, London. With my guidance on creating a cohesive family home design, she completed the transformation in just three months, staying within her budget and timeline. The property sold above the asking price, yielding a 17% return on her initial investment.
Facing the challenges of time management as a busy mum and military wife, Lola aimed to build a student accommodation portfolio in Cardiff from scratch. She needed help setting up her business, nailing the brand, and boosting her confidence in deal-making. We streamlined her operations, empowered her business mindset, and developed strategies for her to successfully manage and grow her remote investment venture.
With over 10 years in buy-to-let investments, Danni wanted to transition into HMOs but lacked the necessary deal analysis skills. After a significant portfolio review, we sold some assets to create an investment fund. We also focused on navigating Liverpool's strict Article 4, ensuring she understood where and how to invest effectively. This strategic approach equipped her with the necessary tools to succeed in her HMO projects.
Having worked with her husband on buy-to-let properties, Shally wanted my advice on designing six luxury serviced apartments in Bristol and later, her first solo flip and three additional luxury apartments. Balancing these professional projects with her personal life, and caring for two young boys, she credits the confidence gained from our mindset-focused sessions as completely transformative and crucial in her successful management and completion of these more complex projects.
Having worked with her husband on buy-to-let properties, Shally wanted my advice on designing six luxury serviced apartments in Bristol and later, her first solo flip and three additional luxury apartments. Balancing these professional projects with her personal life, and caring for two young boys, she credits the confidence gained from our mindset-focused sessions as completely transformative and crucial in her successful management and completion of these more complex projects.
I supported Craig in launching his mentoring program, laying out strategies, systemising operations, and defining key documents. We established a PA role and communication protocols, while also managing his cash flow, costs, and forecasting. Part of our work involved a yearly plan for events, podcasts, and marketing, ensuring efficient time management.
I’ve been supporting Marta in expanding her team, honing her service offerings, and ensuring clear brand messaging. We’ve worked on reviewing her content, schedule, financial projections, and performance metrics. We’ve also focused on boosting her business confidence and mindset. Looking ahead, we’ll be considering a franchise model and fostering her development as a business owner.
Hamza owns a large and diverse property portfolio in and around Blackpool, including a popular seafront hotel that he’s recently taken ownership of. Because of his busy professional life, I’ve been supporting Hamza with growing his team, system creation, business prioritisation, and financial management, including his cash-flow forecast and P&L statement.
As an experienced architect and the managing director at Powell Design & Construction, Alexandra came to me for support in refreshing her brand and honing her brand messaging. Our sessions focused on elevating brand awareness, fine-tuning team dynamics, and ensuring her business consistently attracted its ideal clients.
Kath came to me for support in crafting a cohesive branding concept for The Silk Rooms, six boutique serviced accommodation rooms in a Grade II listed building in Knutsford. Using mood boards, we set the foundations for the interiors, as well as the beginnings of a rooted brand identity. This strategic approach significantly enhanced guest experiences, garnering positive reviews and boosting bookings – securing the project's distinct market position and USP.
I supported Craig with the rebrand of his ‘cool AF’ student lettings agency, transitioning it from the former ‘Student House Gillingham' to the vibrant and distinct 'Hausi'. The previous brand wasn’t resonating with the target audience, lacked market distinction, and failed to reflect the high quality they offered - so we worked to revamp the business with a new, exciting look that would stand out and aligni more effectively with the expectations and preferences of its young, dynamic audience.
Hamza completed my branding and design program, where we worked on creating a consistent look and interiors scheme to work across his portfolio of Blackpool buy-to-let rentals, serviced accommodation (SA's), and even a hotel! He wanted a sleek, sophisticated, and minimal brand identity to match his desired interiors – and that’s definitely what he now has. Now, armed with a 'playbook' of brand materials, Hamza is equipped to consistently design each property according to his established style.
When Emma asked to join my Branding & Design Program to kickstart the creative direction of her long-standing HMO property business, I jumped at the chance to support her. She already had a very set aesthetic and style in mind, so it was so much fun supporting her in translating that into a physical and digital brand. Those lucky students of Cambridge!
Her expertise has guided me through numerous challenges, from recruitment and cash-flow management to the launch of our new website. Thanks to Jade's support, I’ve never felt more confident in my business and leadership skills. My business now has a thriving pipeline, and I know Jade is always there to back me up, no matter what comes next! Her extensive knowledge, eye for detail, and experience are truly invaluable and I can’t recommend her enough for anyone looking to elevate their business."
She has helped me fully rebrand my business to be more in-line with my personality and my goals. She has supported me in getting the fundamental background work in place to help me build up a successful interior design business, with great branding and marketing structure.“
Just like me, she is a mother, a woman, and a wife who understands how challenging life can be. Jade has achieved what I want to achieve; scaling her business, structuring it, and now has time for herself. With her knowledge and experience, Jade has helped me organise my internal systems, gives me the reassurance I need, and she shows me step-by-step how I can achieve my goals. Now I know where I'm heading, what my path is, and I feel safe having her by my side."
I loved working with Jade – she helped get out of me what I really wanted for the direction of my business. The branding process was particularly valuable, as I'd never seen my business as a brand before. Jade was a great sounding board for any ideas or problems I had, and was particularly involved with one HUGE decision I made, and I'm so grateful to have had that support."
The right mentor is a valuable investment at any stage of business growth and Jade’s no nonsense, no BS approach meant she was the perfect fit for me. Working together, we’ve focused on making Skaus Haus a truly scalable business – property, business, and brand. We’ve created great strategies to generate even higher cash flowing properties, cemented business processes, and built a kick ass brand that captures our mission perfectly."
I have gained a huge amount of confidence that would have taken years to develop if I was just to have worked on my own. For me having a mentor de-risks my investments meaning I can take action and grow my portfolio without fear."
She has helped me with the motivation and confidence to drive forward my latest Grade II listed serviced accommodation project and helped with defining the brand, and more importantly focusing my funding drive with both helping on investor documents and pushing me out my comfort zone to raise over 800k in private investment."
