Beyond Four Walls - With Jodie Fraser

Welcome to another episode of "Beyond Four Walls," the podcast that takes you beyond the structures we live and work in to explore the innovations and ideas shaping our industry today.  I'm your host, Jodie Fraser and I'm thrilled to have you with us as we delve into the fascinating realm of commercial electrical and lighting solutions. In today's episode, we have a specia...

Welcome to Beyond Four Walls, the podcast where we delve into the stories and experiences that shape the block management sector, exploring the lives and careers of those who make a significant impact in this dynamic industry. I'm your host, and today we have an incredibly special guest joining us: Steve Grimsley.   Steve is a seasoned recruitment professional with over two decades of experie...

Welcome to "Beyond Four Walls," the podcast where we delve into the stories of professionals who are shaping the future of the workplace, real estate, and facility management. I'm your host, Jodie Fraser and today, I have the privilege of welcoming Louie-Mae Gibson to the podcast. Louie-Mae is a distinguished figure in the world of facilities management and real estate, celebrated f...

Welcome back to "Beyond Four Walls"! I'm your host, Jodie Fraser, and today we have a remarkable guest who is not only a leading figure in the property industry but also a passionate advocate for personal branding—Colin Horton from Project & Co. With a wealth of experience and numerous industry awards under his belt, Colin has transformed the way we think about surveying and per...

Welcome to another episode of "Beyond Four Walls." Today, I have an exceptional guest joining me: Michael Jacobs, a Chartered Surveyor with over 30 years of experience in the property industry. As the Managing Director of the award-winning managing agent Michael Laurie Magar Ltd., which he established in 2000, Michael has been a transformative figure in property management. Michael'...

Welcome to "Beyond Four Walls," the podcast that delves into the fascinating world of property, innovation, and the individuals who are reshaping the landscape.  I'm your host, Jodie Fraser, and today I have a great episode lined up for you. Joining me is Rob Mayo, the CEO of Insurety. With a career spanning over two decades, Rob began his journey in 1996 with a regional insurance b...

Welcome back to "Beyond Four Walls."  Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Danielle Holmes, a dynamic professional navigating the world of IT while balancing her home life and entrepreneurship.  Danielle, along with her husband Kyle, runs Black Nova Designs, a company specialising in web design and IT solutions.  Join me as I explore Danielle's insights into cyber security, t...

Helen Roberts brings over 25 years of experience in the property industry, serving as the Director of Client Services for Fexco Property, where she oversees business development for renowned companies like Remus, Crabtree, Bellharbour, and IPM. As the Welsh Doyenne ambassador, Helen is a passionate advocate for women in the workplace and a champion for career progression. Her accolades include bei...

Welcome to "Beyond Four Walls," where i explore the fascinating stories and experiences of individuals who are shaping industries and making impactful changes in their communities.  Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jeff Tucker, a seasoned contractor with a wealth of experience in property development and management.  Jeff is also the founder of "Best Mates," a chari...

Welcome to "Beyond Four Walls," the podcast where I delve deep into the ever-evolving world of the property industry. I'm your host, Jodie Fraser, and today I am thrilled to have an insightful guest who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion.  Joining me is Sarah Hewson, a distinguished professional in the property industry Sarah's journey through the mul...

Joining me is Claire Bates, a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience in the field, whose journey is as fascinating as it is motivational. Claire's story is one of transformation and determination. From her early days in hospitality management, where she honed the customer service skills that would later earn her numerous industry accolades, to taking a bold step back into acad...

In today's episode, I am joined by Jonathan Channing.  Jonathan is the Owner & Director of JC Property Consultancy Limited, where he supports stakeholders in the residential property management sector. With a wealth of experience, Jonathan's expertise spans areas such as managing agent selection, operational efficiencies, software choices, health & safety compliance, and much mor...

In this captivating episode of Beyond Four Walls, we sit down with the extraordinary Nigel Glen. Nigel's journey is nothing short of fascinating. With a doctorate in animal behaviour, he embarked on an international career spanning the global oil, financial software, and investment banking sectors. In 2009, he took a bold step into the property management industry by founding his own company,...

In this episode I talk to the incredible Melissa Potente about her journey into property renovations and creating her incredible property empire with MJP Homes, Inndecs & Meliora Excellence in Renovations.   Melissa's experience in cultivating relationships with some of the biggest names in hospitality; Greene King, Star Bars & Pubs and Punch Taverns to name a few, by constantly deliv...

During this episode, I talk to Camilla about how she changed her career from working in Property Management as a property manager and in a sales role, to becoming a fire risk assessor.  Camilla talks about the importance of risk assessments, how to liaise confidently with clients and stakeholders, and understanding the risks so you can talk it through with anyone who may have concerns  Thank you s...

In this episode I talk to Zainab about her journey into law, which was encouraged by her mum, as well as the difficulties she encountered when returning to work after having her daughter.   With many years of experience in the field, Zainab's journey began as an Account Manager in the property sector. Throughout the years, she has honed her skills and expertise, eventually taking on the role...

****TRIGGER WARNING*** This podcasts contains discussions around the loss of a child.  Please take of yourselves whilst listening During this episode, I speak to Emma Peach about her incredible journey through her career and a really sensitive discussion around the loss of her child at the start of her career.   Emma's knowledge and expertise is incredible, and her advice on navigating the in...

In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I talk to Annie McGrandles about her journey into property management.  From watching her mother work hard in the industry, Annie took a huge step by going through a management buy out and then later moving into recruitment.   Annie talks to me about her incredible journey, what the property industry needs right now and how important it is to surround yourself...

Vanessa is an Accredited Breakup and Divorce Master Coach.  She understands the challenges of going through divorce and breakups because she has been there, where you are right now. But she is proof that you can come out the other side to lead a happy and fulfilled life, free of the negative emotions and feelings associated with separation, breakup, or divorce. In this episode we talk about how a...

During this episode Cathy and I talk about how your thoughts create your reality and how the impact of trauma as a child can continue to hurt us as adults.  This episode is an important reminder that by working through our thoughts and feelings in a positive and impactful way, we can change the way we live, work and thrive.   Cathy delivers Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and using hypnothera...

In this episode, Fiona and I talk about the importance of PR in the Property Management Industry and beyond.  We discuss the positives and negatives of the media, how you are your brand as people buy from people, and everything in between.  Fiona Scott is a PR expert who has helped numerous companies, including mine, stay visible and thrive through the power of effective PR strategies. Fiona'...

On this very special episode of Beyond Four Walls I am delighted to showcase a speech that I am made on behalf of the Hollie Gazzard Trust. The speech was made to around 800 people at the ACE Awards in London on Friday 21st June, followed by a video created by Insurety ( Insurety | Your Specialists for Property Insurance across the UK ) If you wish to donate to the Trust, you can do so by clicking...

In this episode, Emily talks about her passion for property management, and why people should join the industry despite the challenges.   Emily Gray, the Operations Director for Burns Hamilton, a leading property management firm based in Dorset, serving clients in Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire. With over 17 years of experience in property management, Emily has established herself as a dedicated...

During this episode, Jodie & Lisa discuss the hard work of fire risk assessors, particularly since the Grenfell Tower fire.  Lisa works for 4Site Consulting and as a fire risk assessor, but she also talks openly about how being a female in this industry can be rewarding, yet challenging You can contact Lisa here - lisa.walker@4siteconsulting.co.uk or 01376 572 936 4site Consulting Ltd | Safety...

Kelly is a leading voice and expert in the world of work, a Burnout Expert, and the Executive Coach for Senior Leaders who are done with running on empty.  In this episode, we talk about burnout, and how Kelly nearly lost her life from burning out, not just once, but twice.   She is incredibly passionate about educating and helping those to do things differently, so they can regain control of thei...