Elaine Penhaul, founder of Lemon and Lime Interiors and author of Sell High, Sell Fast, shares how home staging can transform property sales. Backed by 9 years of data, she explains how staging boosts asking price success and shortens time on market—plus the psychological tricks that get buyers emotionally hooked.

In this episode:
How staged homes are 5x more likely to sell at asking price
The emotional and visual science behind buyer decisions
Common mistakes agents make—and how to fix them
Real stories from staging mansions, towers, and tear-downs

If you’re an estate agent not offering staging, this could be the edge your service is missing.

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James Rawlinson, Lettings Manager at IAD UK, joins us to share how self-employed estate agents can unlock steady, recurring income through lettings. With over a decade of experience, James shares real-life stories, key lessons, and practical advice to help agents build confidence and take advantage of this often-overlooked revenue stream.

In this episode, we cover:
How to generate passive income from lettings
What holds most agents back—and how to overcome it

If you're focused purely on sales, this conversation might just change the way you think about your business.

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In this powerful interview, we sit down with Lara Bradley, a mum of two who left her lettings career with zero sales experience and built a thriving estate agency business in just two years. 💼🏡

Whether you're starting out in sales, thinking of going self-employed, or just need a reminder that success is possible with grit and empathy, this episode is for you.

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Discover how estate agents can win more listings with Simon Gates - host of the 'Opening the Gates' podcast.

From smart digital strategies to unconventional door-knocking tactics, Simon shares proven methods, personal insights, and entrepreneurial lessons that every agent needs to hear.

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Simon Leadbetter has lived and breathed marketing for over 30 years.
We sit down with him to discuss how self-employed estate agents can give their business a boost!

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What’s it like starting a brand-new career in the UK when English isn’t your first language? Zen Yang shares her leap from banking to real estate, the cultural and language hurdles she faced, and how she turned them into strengths. An honest, empowering story for anyone navigating change in a new country.

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In this episode, Lee sits down with Olivier Teoule, an independent property consultant, to discuss the power of social media, networking, and personal branding in estate agency. Olivier shares his journey from having just a few Facebook friends to leveraging social media for massive business growth and international connections.

🔹 How social media transformed his business
🔹 The power of networking and referrals
🔹 Balancing personal branding with professional growth
🔹 Challenges of building and leading a team

Olivier drops some game-changing insights for entrepreneurs, estate agents, and anyone looking to grow their brand and network. Don’t miss this one!

Today we are joined by Marc Gravenor!
Marc shares his inspiring journey of leaving behind the corporate world to launch his own business as a self-employed estate agent. Discover how Marc built deeper client relationships, mastered consistency, and leveraged his local knowledge to achieve record-breaking success in the industry.

Whether you’re considering self-employment, looking to level up your career, or simply seeking actionable insights, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice you won’t want to miss!

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In this episode, William Bresola shares how the support of his overseas mentor, Sebastian, helped him transition into a completely new industry. Discover how mentorship provided him with the confidence, skills, and mindset needed to succeed as a self-employed estate agent. Plus, learn how he leveraged the Propertips app to accelerate his growth.

If you're considering self-employment, looking for ways to grow in real estate, or just need an inspiring story of resilience, this is one you won’t want to miss!

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Fear of failure holds so many people back from following through with their goals.
In this episode, Andy shares his journey of leaving the safety of a corporate career to start his own business as a self-employed estate agent. Discover how he overcame self-doubt, embraced personal growth, and took the leap to create a life of freedom and success.
Whether you're dreaming of self-employment, stuck in your comfort zone, or just looking for inspiration, this is a story you won’t want to miss!

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