From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Lynne & Alan Are Redefining Success

This Week In Property Podcast

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Today, on This Week In Property, Richard is joined by Lynne McMaster and Alan McDonald—two entrepreneurs with very different backstories but a shared mission to build meaningful, values-driven businesses in the world of property.

Lynne opens up about her path from customer service and family life to what was nearly a career in funeral care. After facing some deeply personal tragedies, she found herself seeking not just a business, but a way to give back. What began as a search for premises for a funeral home eventually shifted into property investment after attending a Jumpstart event with her partner Grant. That detour turned into a full-on career change, one that’s now giving her both purpose and flexibility around her family.

Alan’s story contrasts but complements Lynne’s. From being a chef and a senior manager in the motor trade to discovering the power of serviced accommodation, he talks candidly about the burnout that came with a “good salary” and the realisation that time—not money—was the most valuable thing he could reclaim. His move into property was motivated by a desire for a better life, one where he could actually see his kids grow up.

Together, Lynne and Alan now co-host their own podcast, Business Exposed, born from a chance encounter at a property networking event. They use it as a platform to showcase the raw, real side of business—the struggles, the insecurities, the hard-earned wins—and to give back in a way that’s honest and impactful.

The conversation is rich with reflections on work-life balance, parenting, mindset, the failures of the traditional education system, and the cultural quirks that hold people back in the UK. It’s about finding your fire, and then building a life and business that keeps it burning.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone at a career crossroads or looking to reshape their definition of success. It’s full of the kind of truths that hit home—and might just give you the nudge to make your next bold move.

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