Utterly Indispensable Podcast for Estate Agents

In this episode, I sit down with Simon Leadbetter  — founder of We Are Unchained , strategic advisor, mentor, and a man with 30 years of hard-won marketing wisdom  under his belt. I first met Simon on his course “30 Years of Marketing in 1 Day”  — and trust me, every estate agent should go. It’s the kind of experience that makes you realise just how little  most of us truly kno...

After 25 years in estate agency — including two decades building the respected brand Snowden Wilkinson — Ian Wilkinson is starting again. But not from scratch. From experience. In this episode, Ian shares why, at the height of his success, he sold his stake in the business he’d spent 20 years growing… to launch something entirely new: Agent MXM , a boutique-style brokerage designed to support high...

This week, I’m joined by Simon Ward , founder of Mr Green Estate Agents  in Dorset—a business he’s built from the ground up over the past 15 years, without ever having been an estate agent himself. And that’s exactly what makes this episode so valuable. Whether you’re just thinking about going out on your own, or you’ve been running an agency for years, Simon shares hard-earned lessons  ...

If you think sales progression is just about chasing solicitors and waiting for updates... think again. In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Harvey, founder of Property Fastrack, whose business was born not from within the estate agency world—but from the frustrations of being a buyer herself. And that’s her superpower. Laura’s approach is refreshingly different. She’s not here to follow broken pr...

In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Abraham—a real estate marketing strategist and ghostwriter who helps real estate CEOs turn cold leads into warm deals using 5-day educational email courses. Kevin shares how agents and founders often get stuck chasing vanity metrics—likes, views, and followers—without generating real, qualified leads. We dive into the systems behind converting attention into...

This week on The Utterly Indispensable Podcast for Estate Agents, we dive deep into one of the most fascinating career journeys you'll ever hear. Meet Toby Martin - a man whose winding path from failed rock star to comedy club struggler, from terrifying secondary school classrooms to lettings director boardrooms, has somehow led him to become one of the property industry's most innovative marketin...

What does it take to launch your own agency at 23 — and turn it into a multi-million-pound brand? This week on The Utterly Indispensable Podcast for Estate Agents , I’m joined by Claire Morgan, founder of Millbrooke Estate Agents and one of the most inspiring operators in the game. Claire started with just three years of experience and built her agency from scratch. She now leads an award-winning...

Steph Walker doesn’t mince her words — and that’s exactly why this episode hits home. Founder of TAUK and a true champion for personal estate agents, Steph shares the real story behind her journey, from her time at Purple Bricks to building a brokerage model that’s rewriting the rules of estate agency. We talk about:   Why Purple Bricks attracted a generation of entrepreneurial agents  ...

This episode might sting a little. But if you’re serious about lifting your agency into the top 20%, you’ll lean in — not log off. This week, I’m joined by Dan Hamilton-Charlton , former estate agent turned CEO of Searches Direct  — and someone I’d call a true poacher turned gamekeeper . Dan now works with conveyancers and directly supports buyers and sellers, giving him a unique vantage poin...

From international rugby to leadership coaching, Don Armand’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, I sit down with Don, former England and Exeter Chiefs player turned leadership confidant, to explore what it really means to lead, not just others, but yourself . We talk about: ✅ The transition from elite sport to business ✅ Why discipline, boundaries, and identity are ever...

This week, I’m joined by Regina Mangan , a standout estate agency leader based in Southern Ireland. I was curious to explore the differences between the Irish and UK markets — but what stood out more were the similarities . Regina shares her experience running a successful agency in a fast-changing landscape, and offers valuable perspective on how recent changes to Ireland’s rental sector — led by...

This week I’m joined by the one and only Christopher Watkin  — a man who needs no introduction in the world of estate agency content and social media strategy. Chris doesn’t just talk about marketing — he lives  it. And in this episode, he shares openly and honestly what it really  takes to get results on social. 💡 Spoiler: It’s not a clever filter, trending audio, or a flashy...

In this episode of The Utterly Indispensable Podcast for Estate Agents , I’m joined by Kieran Slinger , the co-founder of ProAlt — a platform built to give agents, brokers, and movers something they’ve always needed but rarely had: clarity . Kieran may be a sales guy at heart, but he gets estate agency. More importantly, he gets data — and how it can transform the moving process from chaotic guess...

In this episode of The Utterly Indispensable Podcast for Estate Agents , I’m joined by Russell Quirk — a true heavyweight in the property world. Russell has worn many hats: founder of one of the earliest online estate agencies (Emoov), PR powerhouse at ProperPR , media commentator, and political firestarter on TalkTV. But beyond the headlines, this episode dives into the real story — the highs, th...

This week, I’m joined by Verona Frankish, CEO of Yopa—and someone who proves that when she speaks, it’s well worth listening. Verona shares powerful insights on what it really takes to run and grow a business. From her early career at Marks & Spencer, to her deep experience in mortgages and financial services, she’s taken a unique path to the top—and it shows in her leadership style. In this e...

Tired of being an order taker?   Sick of the grey-suit, corporate clone wars of estate agency? Then you’re going to love this one. This week, I sit down with Mark Meyers —CEO of The Meyers Group and the man behind Rebel Agent . And let me tell you... this one jumped the queue. Mark isn’t just another trainer in a tired industry—he’s the spark plug for agents who are ready to break the rules,...

🎙️ The Utterly Indispensable Podcast for Estate Agents – with Peter Kennedy 🎙️ Peter Kennedy has been in the property game nearly as long as I have—which means he’s seen it all, done it all, and still has the hunger for more . For 20 years, he’s been building Kennedys’ Independent Property Agents into one of the most enviable businesses in the Surrey Hills. Many estate agents would love to have wh...

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Bevan , Sales Director of Loop , the next-generation estate agency software. With 15 years of experience across training, solution sales, and working with estate agents of all sizes, Mark knows what it takes to deliver a CRM that truly works for agents. We dive into: ✅ How Loop is revolutionizing estate agency software with CRM, prospecting, and market intell...

This week, I sit down with Dan Firth, Managing Director of Bid , to talk all things property auctions and estate agency evolution . Bid helps estate agents integrate auctions into their business, but there’s a lot from the auction world that can be applied to standard agency practice too. Faster transactions, motivated buyers, and more certainty—sound familiar? But the real eye-opener? Dan’s insid...

If you think PropTech and CRMs are dry subjects, you’ve clearly never met Simon Whale. A man who describes himself as "certainly in the top one" of industry legends, Simon has spent over 20 years shaping the PropTech landscape, helping Reapit become the CRM of choice for top agents worldwide. In this episode, we dive into his journey—from selling Reapit to launching Kerfuffle, the platform that he...

Six months ago, I sat down with Ross McKenzie to talk about his estate agency, Isla-Alexander . He was full of energy, big plans, and excitement for the future. Fast forward to today, and Ross has taken on a brand-new venture— Open Moove , a tech startup set to shake up the home-moving process. So, how did he do it? How do you launch a startup while already running a business? And what made him sh...

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to buy or sell an estate agency business, this episode is for you. This week, I travelled to Cardiff to sit down with Leon Gorman, the founder of Think Acquisition, a specialist in helping property service business owners successfully sell, buy, or scale through acquisitions. Leon isn’t just another business broker—his background in aeronautical engineering gi...

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to buy or sell an estate agency business , this episode is for you. This week, I traveled to Cardiff to sit down with Leon Gorman , the founder of Think Acquisition , a specialist in helping property service business owners successfully sell, buy, or scale through acquisitions . Leon isn’t just another business broker—his background in aeronautical engineering...

Matt Giggs is a name that many estate agents know for his success, leadership, and coaching—but in this episode, he goes beyond the strategies and sales techniques. We dive into his personal journey , the highs and lows, and the mindset shifts that have shaped his career. Matt was incredibly generous in sharing his experiences, making this one of the most insightful and personal conversations I’ve...

Most estate agents have never heard of Mark McCorrie . But they should. As the founder of Made Snappy and Gluedog , Mark is quietly solving some of the biggest headaches in estate agency—helping agents market properties faster and making their tech stack actually work for them, not against them. In this episode of The Utterly Indispensable Podcast for Estate Agents , Mark shares his story—from sta...