Lunchtime Learning

In this episode Luke and I discuss his learnings from being a negotiator to the youngest branch mananger, to setting up a business with Ben which has grown to 5 branches and owning a financial services business in 3 years. We discuss mission, values, Hat training academy and the amazing work Hat and Home are doing for Parkinsons UK having so far raised £50k.

Jim Parker is the MD of Fife Properties. Jim has recently returned from a week at Necker Island where he met Richard Branson as well as many other well known people. In this episode Jim and I discuss his learnings from the trip, how success leaves clues, how to grow and elevate yourself, how you define yourself, dreaming big and much more.

Toby is the General manager and Director at Reside Bath, as well as being a Propertymark Regional Executive and a mentor at Agents Together. In this episode Toby and I discuss his learnings from being a teacher, the power of social media, being mentored by Nathan Emerson, Landlord Evenings ,Women in Estate Agency and much more.

Regina is the Managing Director of Liberty Blue Estate Agents in Waterford. Regina has an incredible appetite for learning and implemention and has written a book, Smarter, Faster, Better shortly to be published. In this episode Regina and I discuss her lessons from working at a hotel, starting a business at 24, vision, values and mission, the importance of videos and google reviews, mentoring and...

Neil is the owner of Village Estates in Radlett and has been an agent close to 40 years. In this episode Neil and I discuss pricing, thinking outside the box, the importance of a good lawyer, being a deal maker and much more.

I am honoured to be joined by two of Great Britain's finest Olympic athletes, Steve Backley OBE and Roger Black MBE. In this episode we discuss their 5 traits to be a top performer, mindset, marginal gains, getting comfortable being uncomfortable, knowing your why, success leaving clues, embracing failure, importance of collaberation and much more.

Leanne is the CEO of leading New South Wales boutique real estate group Laing+Simmons, and one of the real estate industry’s most respected and sought after commentators. She’s the only female CEO in real estate franchising in New South Wales and one of only a handful in Australia. Addressing the gender imbalance, empowering women agents and pushing towards industry-wide professionalism are all ke...

Sarah has been an Agent for over 10 years. Sarah and I discuss her journey from being a weekend viewing assistant to a letting negotiator to lister to area manager and the lessons learned along the way. We also discuss Women in Estate Agency and Agents Together.

Naomi is the Marketing, PR and Systems Co-Ordinator at Dawsons Estate Agents in Swansea as well as being a Regional Ambassador for Agents Giving, a Beaver Leader and on a working group for people with rare conditions. In this episode Naomi and I discuss how she manages her time, the exceptional charity and community work she does, giving back and leaving a legacy.

Chris Buckler is the founder of The Estate Agency. In this episode Chris and I discuss the value agents should be adding to the customer, out performing, out servicing, out negotiating, out learning, out knowledging your competition, actively listening, being the Estate Agent for life, role play and much more.

Nick is the MD of Duncan Yeardley Estate Agents. Nick took over the business in 2012 and has expanded recently from 2 offices to 5.  In this episode Nick and I discuss culture, resilience, how to adapt to a changing market, having a growth mindset, celebrating successes, what it takes to be a top performer and much more.

Dafydd co-owns Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents and Chartered Surveyors a privately run, independent business with 5 offices in Wales. In this episode Dafydd and I discuss the 3 P's, implementation, never being too old to learrn, being a mentor, looking for the next new idea, communication and learning from businesses outside the Estate Agency profession

Sarah-Anne is the Residential Letting Manager at MacLeod and MacCullum and has worked there for 20 years, starting off as a lettings negotiator and now managing a team of 5. In this episode we discuss reccruitment, the benefits of belonging to ARLA Propertymark, being organised, finding Landlords, dealing with stress, building a team and the wonderful work of Agents Giving.

Jason has many years of property & business experience, moved 1000's of clients, managed 1000's of landlords properties and helped multiple million pound businesses to thrive. In this episode Jason and I discuss his learning from opening his agency, recruitment, implementation, selling vs telling, mentoring, being a top performer, being client focused and much more.

Dan presents, trains, coaches and mentors current and emerging leaders/managers for the past 15 years and is the Author of the daily leadership blog designed to help leaders reach higher in 300 words or less. In this episode Dan and I discuss his new book he co-authored with John David Mann called The Vagrant, as well as what leadership means to him, what it takes to be a top performer, consistenc...

Tessa runs Landlord Law Services Ltd a Landlord Law online service and provides online and face to face training and advice for landlords, letting agents and other property professionals both in the private and social sectors. In this episode Tessa and I discuss what are Landlords concerns, choosing the right letting Agent, legislation, Landlords selling, property inspections and much more.

Kayleigh works at Giggs and Co and asked to be a guest on the show. Kayleigh and I discuss her journey in agency and the lessons so far learned along the way, including building confidence, coping with anxiety, juggling with 2 young kids, strategy conversations, buiding relationships, trust and much more.

Mike is the Custodian of the multi-disciplined business, Sheldon Bosley Knight, which has 170 staff, 14 offices and 10 specialisms. In this episode Mike and I discuss the foundations of Estate Agency, colleagues being your greatest asset, responsibility and accontability, acquisitions and training.

Mary-Lou has recently been appointed Vice President of NAEA Propertymark and has been an Agent for over 20 years. In this episode Mary-Lou and I discuss her journey and learnings along the way including working in a family business, training, communication, reading prople, getting out of your comfort zone, memo of understanding and much more.

In this episode Matt and I discuss his recent trip to AREC, fees, going on appraisals, shadowing, feedback, personal development, implementation, fierce conversations and much more.

Alice and I discuss Alice's journey into Estate Agency, how acting helped, culture, recruitment, what it takes to be a top performer, personal brand, implementation and much more.

Stefanie has recently started her career in Estate Agency. Stefanie and I discuss why she became an Agent, her learnings so far, how being in retail has helped and much more.

John David Mann is a co-author of more than 30 books. John and I discuss his journey from musician to writer and the lessons learned along the way including what makes a great leader, managing egos and personalities, culture, goals and vision boards, keeping yourself and your team motivated, creating more value and sphere of influence and sphere of control. We discuss his series of books Go Giver...

Mark is a real estate agent with Remax Hallmark in Toronto. Mark and I discuss being an educator and the digital mayor, lifetime referral system, follow up, consistency, video, gaining inventory, fees and brand in today's world and much more.

Stephen is the current President of Propertymark and established his Estate Agency Donnybrook Estate Agents over 25 years ago. Stephen and I discuss his year in presidency, starting his agency at 24, being a mentee and a mentor, collaboration, being calm and much more.