Sam Ashdown & Phil Jones

Ignite Your Estate Agency

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Welcome to the Ignite Podcast, specifically designed to help estate agents ignite the growth of their agency, hosted by Sam Ashdown and Phil Jones. We'll share original content on all things marketing and agency related - from growth and lead generation, to creating and developing your personal brand and building a dream team. You'll hear from the biggest and best marketers, experts and agency coaches from around the world in exclusive interviews. And discover our top level tips, tricks and tactics that are designed to help YOU accelerate the growth of your business. About Sam and Phil: Sam an...

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Sam Ashdown & Phil Jones

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Business

Podcast website

www.fire-wave.co.uk

Latest episode

Oct 30, 2025

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Episodes

111 Doing what most agents won’t to become a high-value market leader - Julie Hill 09.06.2023

Are you ready to shatter the status quo and lead your agency to new heights? Episode 111 of Ignite Your Estate Agency could be your stepping stone to becoming a high-value market leader. This week, Sam welcomes the dynamic Julie Hill, Owner and Creative Director of Coastal House and Coastal Collection. Julie didn't just beat the odds in a static market, she revolutionised it. Merging her uniq...

110 Difficult conversations with demanding vendors - how to get them right 02.06.2023

Are you ready to turn the most difficult conversations with vendors into your greatest strengths?  Episode 110 of Ignite Your Estate Agency is set to equip you with the tools YOU need. Join Sam and Phil as they unlock the secrets to successful communication with your vendors and team members, a critical yet often challenging aspect of business growth. Discover how to pinpoint various personality t...

109 9 Ways to Make Your Team Meetings Awesome 26.05.2023

Every successful agency surrounds itself with a solid team! Extraordinary teams are intentionally built. In Episode 109 of Ignite Your Estate Agency, Sam and Phil reveal 9 innovative strategies to supercharge your team… Learn how you can transform your team meetings into electrifying, productive, and enjoyable events: Spice up your meetings with food – a secret recipe for boosting morale and enjoy...

108 How to Avoid Staff Burnout - Lessons from 3 Team Members Leaving in One Month 19.05.2023

Fueling YOUR agency's growth requires a dedicated and motivated team, but remember - we're all human, not machines! Energy levels and performance can fluctuate… How do you get the best out of your team without pushing too hard? On this episode of Ignite Your Estate Agency, Sam and Phil tackle an important topic - staff burnout! You’ll learn the various triggers that can lead to team fati...

107 Operation Momentum 12.05.2023

Get set for a power-packed episode of Ignite Your Estate Agency! Join Sam and special guest Tom from AJ as they reveal AJ's marketing secret sauce through ‘Operation Momentum’. You'll learn how they reach clients and secure high-value homes, discover new methods to apply in YOUR own agency. They'll also tackle FAQs asked by listeners, giving you the answers you need to excel. Don&ap...

106 Show Don’t Tell 05.05.2023

Have you ever noticed how some individuals talk the talk but do they walk the walk?! In your agency what do you demonstrate to people that sets you apart? On this week's episode of Ignite Your Estate Agency, Sam and Phil take things up a notch... Diving into the practice of showing, not telling, and revealing how successful  well-known brands set themselves apart from their competitors by let...

105 Unearthing Hidden Gems: Maximise Attention for Your Estate Agency! 28.04.2023

Ever wondered how to make your estate agency truly stand out from the crowd? Unsure if you're searching for attention in the right places? Fear not, for we've got the answers you've been seeking! Join us this week on "Ignite Your Estate Agency" as our brilliant host, Sam, uncovers the secrets behind underpriced vs. overpriced attention. Get ready to be captivated by a trea...

104 20 Questions with Bex Williamson our in-house designer 21.04.2023

How important are the visuals, looks and design when it comes to your agency? On this week’s episode Sam interviews special guest Bex (our in-house designer) uncovering how much of a different design and aesthetics can impact selling homes. With 20 different questions, you’ll learn about the purpose behind marketing decisions from a professional designer’s point of view. Don’t miss these jewels of...

103 Q1 DONE bring on Q2! Our AJ quarterly planning process 14.04.2023

So how did the first quarter go for your business? On this week’s episode, Sam details AJ’s planning process and goals from this year’s Q1 to Q2. You’ll discover valuable tips and practices that will make a significant difference when applying to your own agency. Uncover easy improvements you could make through simple planning processes so you can hit your company goals for this year! Listen in to...

102 Marketing Magic with Michael Price 07.04.2023

What is the core identity of your agency and who does it attract? On this week’s episode, Sam and Phil invite an expert in marketing and industry superstar, Michael Price to talk all things marketing and brand building. Michael has worked with big brands from Dunlop, Slazenger, Adidas, Reebok, ITV, and most recently Inov8. Listen in to absorb all the lessons he’s learnt from his experience of  bui...

101 5 Key Highlights from our 2023 Spring Mastermind 31.03.2023

If you’ve listened to our other podcast episodes you’ve probably heard about our amazing Mastermind events! On this week’s episode, Sam and Phil share with you what actually goes on in a mastermind by highlighting their top 5 favourite experiences in 2023’s spring event… You can easily action some of these nuggets even if you haven’t attended yet! Listen to the full episode as you’ll discover what...

100th Episode Special Edition! IGNITE your agency 24.03.2023

We've reached a whopping 100 episodes! In this very special episode, Sam and Phil take you on a trip down memory lane. Discover how they got started with their Estate Agency and how they plan to help YOU in future podcast episodes (episode 101 onwards). Listen to our favorite bits from the previous 99 episodes and the reasons why Sam and Phil chose to share them with you. When you’re ready he...

099 How to Get Your Team to Think Like a Boss 17.03.2023

Do you find yourself frustrated and anxious about how slowly your company is moving towards the goals you’ve set? On this week’s episode, Sam and Phil evaluate their own systems and their implementation as growth leaders for their businesses. Letting you in on some of the key gems you can use to grow your business to a 7 figure turnover. Understand the realities about why team members of your comp...

098 Pick N Mix - John DiJulius and Toby Salgado 10.03.2023

In this week’s episode of Ignite Your Estate Agency Sam and Phil revisit our two wonderful guests - John DiJulius and Toby Salgado. John is an internationally acclaimed expert and author of: Secret Service, Hidden Systems That Deliver Unforgettable Customer Service, What’s The Secret? To Being a World Class Customer Service Organization, The Customer Service Revolution,  The Best Customer Service...

097 Grooming Guidelines - The Dress Code is it Legal and Ethical? with Rita Cunningham 03.03.2023

Is the dress code something to be concerned about in your agency or business? Sam and special guest Rita uncover why it is important to have grooming guidelines in your company and how it can actually impact your productivity! When you’re ready here are 3 ways we can help you to IGNITE your agency: 1. Come see behind the scenes of AshdownJones in Windermere on this unique and FREE day! Book your s...

096 The Everyday Warrior Mindset with Mike Sarraille 24.02.2023

In this week’s episode of Ignite Your Estate Agency Sam and Phil bring on a special guest and Everyday Warrior: Mike Sarraille! Mike is a retired SEAL and the author of many leadership books like “The Talent War” and “The everyday Warrior” which has also become a top-rated podcast. He’s known for setting and overcoming extraordinary challenges showing you how you can push your own boundaries to be...

095 Be More Corporate! 5 things Independents can learn from Corporates 17.02.2023

How to take the BEST of corporate agency and mix it with the best of INDEPENDENT agency! Sam and Phil explore  what the big ‘corporates’ do right so you can implement and adapt their strategies in your own agency.  Listen to the full episode for the 5 key focuses you can ACTION straight away and seriously IMPACT your agency. When you’re ready, here are 3 ways we can help you to IGNITE your agency:...

094 Mike Michalowicz - Eradicate Entrepreneurial Poverty! 10.02.2023

In this week’s episode of Ignite Your Estate Agency Sam and Phil invite the amazing author and entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz to enlighten us about good financial hygiene! Brace yourselves for an episode packed full of gems and transform YOUR mindset about turning your money management into big successes. Engage with ambitious agency owners and grow your business by visiting our Mastermind page: ww...

093 2022 Mistakes We Won't be Repeating in 2023! 03.02.2023

In this week’s episode of Ignite Your Estate Agency Sam and Phil are reviewing key developments for 2023 that are significantly different from last year. Listen to the full episode to avoid all the mistakes that Sam and Phil made and know what the most effective solutions are for YOUR agency! Engage with ambitious agency owners and grow your business by visiting our Mastermind page: www.ajmastermi...

092 'Prediction Marketing' - What it is and how can you use it to build your Agency for FREE! 27.01.2023

In this week’s episode of Ignite Your Estate Agency Sam is back to share her successes with ‘Prediction Marketing’  Learn how to appeal to your audience at every stage of the buying process and convert people who aren’t interested into YOUR clients! Find out in this episode how you can change people’s minds to buy by giving them what they want at the time that they need it! Engage with ambitious a...

091 The Strategic Business Audit - Business Wheel Part 2 20.01.2023

In this week’s episode of Ignite Your Estate Agency Sam and Phil continue with part 2 of the Wheels of lifestyle and business. We’ve all heard the saying ‘What gets measured gets improved’ Learn how to track YOUR progress the right way and significantly improve every aspect of YOUR LIFE! Download the Wheels: www.ajmastermind.co.uk/wheels Engage with ambitious agency owners and grow your business b...

090 The Strategic Business Audit - Lifestyle Wheel Part 1 13.01.2023

In this week’s episode of Ignite Your Estate Agency, Sam and Phil take us through the wheels of life and business, which includes: health, finance, sleep and personal development. Learn how YOU can effectively reflect back on 2022 and evaluate yourself using each section of the wheel to dramatically increase the quality of your life. Stay tuned to catch a lot of useful life tips and develop yourse...

089 Salaries...What do they look like in your agency? 06.01.2023

In this week’s episode of Ignite Your Estate Agency Sam uncovers the importance of having the right team members work well in your organisation, matching them up with the ideal salaries.. Learn how to be purposeful with each member of your team and how to adapt their values and attitudes towards YOUR company’s future growth. Stay tuned to discover how you can unlock your team’s full potential so t...

088 Pick N Mix - Michael Bruce and John Rossman 30.12.2022

In this week’s episode of Ignite Your Estate Agency Sam and Phil revisit our two special guests - Michael Bruce and John Rossman. Michael Bruce is the British entrepreneur, co-founder of and ex CEO of Purplebricks, and founder and Group CEO of Boomin, the new property portal.  John Rossman, is a best selling author, former Amazon leader and Managing Partner at Rossman Partners. Stay tuned for lots...

087 7 Fatal Mistakes Estate Agents Made in the Last Crash... And How to Avoid Them - Part 2 23.12.2022

In this week’s episode of Ignite Your Estate Agency Sam and Phil continue with part 2 where we left off on the fatal mistakes estate agents made and how YOU can avoid them. You’ll learn how to create solid long-term business plans and bring them to life, moulding the correct mindset and skills around YOUR success plan. Stay tuned till the end as YOU will uncover many tips and useful gems about mar...

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