Corporate estate agents keep 10% of every commission they earn. eXp agents keep 70% and 100% after they hit their annual cap.Mario Carrozzo, CEO of Caridon Group, sits down with James Hughes, Director of James Hughes eXp and agent of the year 2025, to break down why the traditional high street agency model is under financial pressure and what the self-employed brokerage model offers instead.They cover the full commission structure, why independent agents sell 90% of their listings against the industry average of 25%, what eXp's network across 30 countries means for referrals and international deals, and why Caridon with nearly 2,000 properties and close to half a billion pounds in guaranteed rents over 15 years is adding eXp to its operations.Got a question for a future episode? Drop a comment or DM on the platform where you're listening.Guest: James Hughes, Director of James Hughes eXpInstagram: jameshughespropertyFacebook: facebook.com/jameshughespropertyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jameshughes543Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:30 Why the traditional agency model is broken02:42 Understanding eXp model and its global reach07:47 How sellers and landlords benefit from independent agents14:08 Why Caridon is joining eXp20:34 Advice for agents considering the switch22:08 Do boards still matter?25:09 Will high street agencies survive?30:44 Who should join eXp and who shouldn't33:49 AI and the future of estate agents