James Townsend-Rose

Headcount

Business EN ↓ 4 episodes

Hiring is the hardest thing you'll do as a founder. We talk to people doing it well. Headcount is a podcast for UK business leaders navigating the real complexity of team growth, from first hires to distributed teams, from cost pressure to culture. Each week, we speak to operators who’ve done it: First hires that changed everything, teams that scaled (or didn’t), offshore, remote, hybrid - what actually works, the mistakes that cost real money. Whether you're making your first senior hire, managing a team across time zones, or trying to do more with less, Headcount gives you the playbook from...

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James Townsend-Rose

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Episode 4: Reagan Bradley Wilson - Why Property Management Should Lead, Not Follow 11.11.2025 35:27

In this episode of People in Property , James Townsend-Rose sits down with Reagan Bradley-Wilson , Director of Operations at Paramount Properties and one of the UK’s most outspoken advocates for redefining property management. Reagan shares her unexpected journey from Psychology and Criminology graduate to leading one of London’s most forward-thinking lettings operations. She explains why she beli...

Episode 3: From Soldier to Property Entrepreneur: Charlie Dunn’s Story 19.08.2025 57:07

Host James Townsend-Rose speaks with ex-soldier Charlie Dunn about his unique journey from military service to building a property empire. Charlie shares insights into his transition from the army to civilian life, the challenges he faced in the property market, and the lessons learned during his time at Bellway Homes. He discusses in detail the founding of Northumberland Properties, emphasising...

Episode 2: Will Stabb - Building a luxury real estate business | The M Collection 07.07.2025 37:14

Will Stabb, founder and CEO of The M Collection , shares his journey from the French Alps to the luxury real estate market. He discusses the importance of building a global network, the evolution of the property market, and the unique value proposition of his agency. Will emphasises the challenges of scaling a luxury business while maintaining personal relationships with clients and reflects on re...

Episode 1: Sophie Gamborg - From Savills to Sophie Gamborg Global Property 18.06.2025 44:58

Sophie Gamborg shares her extensive journey in the property industry, from her early experiences at Savills to founding her own agency, Sophie Gamborg Global Property. She discusses the importance of integrity, networking, and adaptability in building her business, as well as the challenges of balancing work and family life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sophie Gamborg and Property Journey 05:...