Estate Agency X Podcast - Rethinking Agency Agency Since 2017

Send us Fan Mail What if you could turn your estate agency into a powerhouse in this fiercely competitive market? This episode of Estate Agency X delivers just that, featuring Mike Symes, a highly experienced marketing and brand strategist and published author. Formerly Head of Marketing at Bank of New York Financial and CEO of Financial Marketing Limited. Mike delves into the critical facets of b...

Send us Fan Mail Join Mark and Rob as they chat with Toby Carter, the Sales and Marketing Director at Iceberg Digital, who brings over 16 years of estate agency expertise to the table. Toby shares his inspiring journey from selling gym memberships to leading dynamic sales teams, unveiling the relationship-focused strategies that have defined his success. Toby delves into the game-changing shift fr...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to revolutionise your estate agency business as we uncover the secrets to "Mastering the New Era" at the Estate Agency X9 event. In this episode, we sit down to discuss an exclusive sneak peek into what attendees can expect. With previously successful events, we dissect the six fundamental pillars—alignment, sales, marketing, brand, performance, and operations—...

Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of the corporate constraints in your current role as an estate agent? Do you dream of breaking free and establishing your own agency, where you can offer clients a truly personalised service tailored to their needs?  In this episode, Mark and Rob sit down with Pete and Jon, the founders of Mortlock & Joyce, to dig into their inspiring start-up journey from corpor...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Estate Agency X podcast, hosts Mark and Rob sit down with Paul Tobias-Gibbins, who discusses his remarkable 25 years of owning M&P Estates. Paul discusses changes he has witnessed and implemented over the years, how the industry has evolved and how his company has stayed ahead of the curve. One of the first topics we explore is the transformative role of...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on this shorter episode of Estate Agent X as we reflect on our recent interactions with estate agents across the UK. We explore the critical importance of understanding and implementing core values within their businesses. Listen in as we recount a transformative workshop led by Julia Langkraehr, where agents initially doubted the necessity of defining core values, mission...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets behind the remarkable transformation of Brown's Estate Agents as Kerry Brown, co-founder reveals how a teacher's passion for education evolved into a thriving career in the property industry. By tuning in, you'll get an insider's perspective on the strategic shifts and technological advancements that propelled a modest letting agency into a f...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we explore the transformative journey of the estate agency business with industry veteran Neil King, who brings over four decades of experience to the table. From his early days fresh out of school to the challenges of managing nearly a hundred branches in corporate estate agencies, his stories of embracing technology, overcoming business plateaus, and the importance of...

Send us Fan Mail "Are you an estate agent seeking to unlock strategies for growth?" Join us on this episode as Mark and Rob sit down with industry veteran Jamie Curtis from Cooke Curtis & Co. In this engaging podcast, Jamie shares his remarkable 32-year journey navigating the estate agency landscape, from challenging economic downturns to embracing cutting-edge digital marketing stra...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wanted a future where your estate agency business operates seamlessly, allowing you to reclaim more time with family and achieve success through enhanced tech efficiency? In this episode, hosts Mark Burgess and Rob Brady sit down with David Long, Sales Director at Newboulds & Co., to discuss the future of estate agency entrepreneurship. In our conversation, David...

Send us Fan Mail With 30% of property sales never making it to completion, our guest Paul Quinn, founder of Oakfield Property, has achieved an astonishingly 3% fall-through rate in his agency. How did he manage this? Tune in to discover the way you could approach how you take on properties. Growing up around market stalls, Paul learned the art of negotiation and customer service amidst the lively...

Send us Fan Mail Estate agents... What are the secrets to increasing your market share from 12% to 35%, whilst maintaining a high level of service and charging the right fee? Join us as we sit down with Charlotte Cooper of Alan Cooper Estates, a family-owned estate agency, where Charlotte opens up about her unconventional journey into estate agency, starting at the age of 16, and shares how her fa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we look at crafting the future estate agency leaders through mentorship, featuring Ben Taylor, Director of Walters Property in Lincolnshire and his father Adrian. Together, they unveil their journey—Ben's rise from a sales negotiator to director, fueled by a passion for customer-centricity and his father's invaluable guidance. We shine a light on the piv...

Send us Fan Mail How can personal milestones and industry changes inspire innovative business strategies and a people-centric approach to recruitment in the estate agency sector?  In this episode, we embark on a journey with Nicola Broomham, a seasoned estate agency recruitment professional and chair of Women in Residential Property. Nicola shares her remarkable story, from her beginnings at Roman...

Send us Fan Mail Want to understand what the premium market means? In this episode host Rob Brady sits down with David Lindley, CEO of ByDesign, offering listeners a deep dive into the dynamics of the premium property market. In the first segment, they explore David's journey from a family-run business to leading a global network of agents, shedding light on the industry's evolution and...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how delivering leaflets at age 11 could lead to becoming a successful leader?  In this episode, we dive into the journey of well-known and respected Abigail Grey, the driving force behind Grey & Co, Estate & Letting Agents in North West London. Starting with childhood memories of delivering leaflets at age 11, we trace Abigail's evolution into a business...

Send us Fan Mail Joining host Mark Burgess, with the inspirational Louise Breakey, owner of Wigan estate agency, Breakey and Co, who unveils the key moments and innovative strategies that revolutionised her business. This episode goes beyond mere change; it's a masterclass in harnessing the power of strategic thinking and passion to redefine success, navigating through the challenges of team...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode, join hosts Rob and Mark on a journey through the evolution of Iceberg Digital and its product line-up, including Lifesycle, the new cutting-edge Neuron, Uzair, and the transformation of Estate Agency X.   Unveiling the origins of Iceberg Digital, the duo delves into the inception of Lifesycle, tracing its development and the strategic decision to birth inn...

Send us Fan Mail Following on from featuring in industry press, hosts Mark Burgess and Rob Brady invite you on a transformative journey in their latest podcast episode. Dive deep into their 12-month Business Accelerator Programme provided by Estate Agency X, a must for estate agents ready to revamp their businesses from the inside out.   This isn't your ordinary profit-chasing venture, it&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Mark Burgess as he sits down with well-known industry leader Peter Rollings in this compelling episode. From Foxtons's intriguing culture to Marsh & Parsons's transformative leadership, Rollings unravels the secrets to his success in the industry. They explore the building of successful estate agencies as Rollings shares his experiences. The episode then ve...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Rob Brady in a conversation with Jerry Lyons, the mastermind behind the Estate Agency Content Club and the Ethical Agent Network. In this episode, they delve into the art of authentic content creation, drawing on Jerry's journalistic background and his unique approach to writing for estate agents. As the discussion unfolds, they explore consistency, accessibility, a...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Rob Brady as he sits down with Katie and Matthew Cromwell from the award-winning No. 86 Estate Agency. This inspiring story of how Katie founded a modern estate agency that seamlessly blends tradition and innovation. Discover how Matthew, Katie's husband, made the life-changing decision to leave his career and join her vision at No. 86. Despite lacking prior experie...

Send us Fan Mail In the latest episode of Estate Agency X, host Rob Brady engages in a fascinating conversation with Andrew Sharpe from Sure Sales and Lettings. Andrew's journey is nothing short of unconventional—he initially pursued a degree in engineering, but a visit to an estate agency while house hunting led him to pivot his career towards becoming an estate agent. Diving into the corpor...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Mark Burgess sits down and engages in a conversation with Laura Howey, the visionary owner of Love Property, as they dive into the narrative of how she decided eight years ago, to step off the conventional treadmill and reshape the trajectory of her business.   Laura shares pivotal moments that led to a shift in perspective. From her initial meeting with Mark...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "The Avenue to Self-Employed Success," your host Mark Burgess engages in a conversation with James Humphries-Stone, one of the co-owners behind the innovative estate agency model known as The Avenue. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the estate agency, as James takes us on a journey through his background, his experiences working in different...