25 Years As An Estate Agent—Then Progressive Showed Vito How To Become Worth Millions In Under 5 Years

25 Years As An Estate Agent—Then Progressive Showed Vito How To Become Worth Millions In Under 5 Years

Author: Kevin McDonnell November 11, 2025 Duration: 21:15
Become a part of the Progressive Property refer-a-friend scheme and Earn up to £250 when someone attends one of our events – you can enrol here: https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf Vito’s story proves how powerful Progressive Property’s training is. After 25 years as an estate agent, Vito realised he actually knew nothing about property. With Progressive he discovered creative investment strategies, tripled his property deals in just five years, and bounced back from major setbacks with the help of mentorship from Kevin McDonald and the Progressive team.  Now a thriving investor and mentor himself, Vito reveals how anyone can transform their results—when they take action and follow the right guidance.  If you want to take the next step and put what you have learned from this podcast into action, you only need to click here - https://www.wealthbuilders.co.uk/progressive-podcast   KEY TAKEAWAYS ·       You can spend decades in property and still miss the real opportunities, until someone shows you a better way -  like Progressive did for Vito. ·       Being your own boss isn’t enough to gain financial and personal freedom. You need to learn how to build lasting wealth which is what Progressive teaches. ·       Guidance from experts who were still doing what they taught, coupled with accountability and the support of his mentor, helped Vito work through setbacks, doubt, and industry upheaval. ·       Vito learned more in 5 years than in had in his previous 25 years of working in property. Using deal packaging, vendor finance, lease options, and exchange with delayed completion, he recovered all his losses and is now doing deals worth millions. ·       Anyone can do deal packaging and do it from anywhere. BEST MOMENTS  “I’ve only learned how to do property investing properly in the last 5 years - when I joined Progressive." “These are some of the deals that I've actually now done in 5  years - I'd never done any of them in 25 or 30 years.” “You can do deal packaging from absolutely anywhere.” "Take a leap of faith … get trained properly, get mentored properly - then just do it.”   VALUABLE RESOURCES MSOPI – Multiple Streams of Income: https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk   ABOUT THE HOST Sean Fitzpatrick is a property investor, educator, and the Face of Progressive Property. With a 6-figure portfolio and expertise in creative strategies, finance, and off-market deals, Sean shares success stories from the Progressive Property community, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help investors succeed. Tune in for practical tips and no-nonsense advice to accelerate your property journey.   ABOUT THE HOST Kevin McDonnell is a Speaker, Author, Mentor & Professional Property Investor. He is an expert when it comes to creative property investment strategies. His book No Money Down: Property Invest talks about how to control and cash flow other people’s property to create financial freedom.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.facebook.com/kevinMcDonnellProperty https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progressiveproperty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0g1KuusONVStjY_XjdXy6g Twitter: https://twitter.com/progperty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/progressiveproperty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressiveproperty Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/progressivepropertycommunity Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Progperty   This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/ 

Hosted by investor and educator Kevin McDonnell, The Progressive Property Podcast is a regular source of actionable strategies for navigating the UK property market. This isn't about generic theory; it’s a practical resource dissecting the methods that work for building a portfolio, from foundational principles to advanced scaling techniques. You’ll hear detailed discussions on buy-to-let, flipping properties, and creative strategies like deal packaging, all aimed at constructing multiple streams of property income. The focus is on leveraging knowledge-and often other people's capital-to build assets, emphasising how to move forward effectively even if your own starting capital is limited. Each episode is designed to condense years of experience, helping you avoid common pitfalls and make informed, strategic decisions that save both time and money. For anyone serious about property investment, from taking the first step to systematising a large-scale operation, this podcast serves as a direct line to the nuanced knowledge required for long-term financial freedom. Tune in for candid conversations that cut through the noise, offering the specific skills and confidence needed to progress in the complex world of real estate investment.
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The Progressive Property Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Introducing... Sean Fitzpatrick! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:19
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean Fitzpatrick shares his property journey from a council estate in Northern Ireland to financial freedom through property investment. Sean candidly discusses how he went from…
Is the Renters Rights Bill a Disaster? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:48
Sean and Kevin dissect the controversial new Renters Rights Bill. Kevin cuts through the fear and media hysteria, explaining why these changes won't be the disaster many landlords fear. With over 20 years of experience a…
Sean's Success Stories: Matt's No Money Down Success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:03
Sean interviews Matt Hawes, a carpenter turned developer who shares his property journey. After years of running his company, Matt reveals how attending Progressive Property training transformed his approach to property…
Sean's Success Stories: Mastering Deal Packaging with Liam McCallum [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:52
This week, we speak to Liam McCallum, a former letting agent turned property investor. From humble beginnings in a call centre to becoming a shareholder in his letting agency and completing 39 property deals in just mont…
Sean's Success Stories - 37 Refurbs in 3 Years with Rochelle Gilburn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:06
In this inspiring episode of the Progressive Property Podcast, host Sean Fitzpatrick interviews Rochelle Gilburn, who transformed personal tragedy into triumph through property investing. After losing her husband in 2018…