BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF HOSPITALITY BUSINESS OWNERS.
Propel Property Leadership Academy was founded to directly address the critical nationwide shortages of skilled professionals in U.S. tourism, hospitality, and real estate services.
William Edwards
FOUNDER & CEO
William Edwards brings directly relevant professional experience that mirrors the academy's curriculum as both a qualified educator and an active property management operator.
His teaching credentials include a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Qualified Teacher Status, with years of experience instructing business studies, economics, and ICT, as well as training staff in corporate settings.
As proprietor of a licensed Florida vacation rental management business, William runs the very type of operation for which students are trained, with his properties serving as real-world sites for supervised apprenticeships.
His earlier career in financial services, spanning underwriting, coaching, and account management, further equips him to teach business planning, financial controls, and leadership.
Professional Experience
- 2026 – Present: CEO & Founder, Propel Property Leadership Academy LLC (FL, USA)
- 2022 – Present: Proprietor – Property Management, Heritage Solutions FL Inc, DBA High Grove Property Management (FL, USA)
- 2016 – 2022: Commercial Development Manager, High Motive Ltd (UK)
- 2013 – 2015: Business Studies, Economics and Information Computer Technology Teacher, Stanwell Comprehensive School (UK)
- May – Jul 2013: Physical Education and Classroom Teacher (Temporary Position), St Helen's Primary School (UK)
- 2007 – 2011: Senior Account Manager, Lloyds Bank Blackhorse Finance (UK)
- 2001 – 2007: Senior Financial Underwriter/Coach, Lloyds Bank Blackhorse Finance (UK)
Education & Credentials
- 2014: Completion of Statutory Induction, General Teaching Council for Wales
- 2013: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), General Teaching Council for Wales
- 2013: Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Swansea Metropolitan University, Wales
- 2012: Bachelor's Degree, Business Studies, University of Glamorgan, Wales
- 2001: Higher National Diploma, Business Management, University of Glamorgan, Wales
Propel was founded to give property managers, career changers, and small business owners a structured, credible route into property management and business ownership. Our approach emphasizes both theoretical training and hands-on, business-ready expertise through a career-changing curriculum that's accessible to a broad range of motivated entrepreneurs.
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