This episode is total carnage (in the best way). We’re back with the brilliant Angie Cooney and a cast of industry legendsfor a fast-paced, slightly unhinged tour through property, marketing, and everything in between.

We cover…👉 Dodgy Facebook Lives
👉Leaflet drops turned Strava challenges
👉 Dream agency teams (feat. Zac Efron & vodka)
👉Burglars, broken bones & baby food scandals
…and still manage to squeeze in some genuine estate agency gold.

What’s Inside
💥 Angie’s alarm goes off mid-recording
💥 The Facebook Live you definitely shouldn’t copy
💥 Why we all secretly miss the Romans days
💥 What we learned from £75K flats in 2005
💥Leaflet drops rebranded as cardio
💥 Hot takes on what actually makes a good agency team
💥 Cold pancakes and strawberry baby mush 🍓

This Week’s Line-Up
🎤 Angie Cooney – Former Owner, C Residential & full-time disruptor
🎤 Neil Robinson – Founder of Neil Robinson EA, funny even when he’s being serious
🎤 Ian White – Industry heavyweight, ex-Romans, part-time myth-buster
🎤 Gemma Young – Co-founder of Moverly, formerly Google (so she’s smart)
🎤 Cindy Slaughter – Marketing Director at Avocado property & pro hype woman

Why Listen?
Because sometimes the best insight comes wrapped in chaos.
If you've ever blagged your way through a Live, questioned a leaflet budget, or just love smart chat with a side of syrup — this one’s for you.

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🥞 Pass the Syrup — where estate agency doesn’t take itself too seriously.

This week, Ben Madden and co-host Harry Truman return with three brilliant guests, a whole lot of chaotic quiz energy, and some very hot takes (and cold pancakes).

From £700 hairdryers to imaginary estate agency dreamteams, it's estate industry banter at its best, with just enough real talk to keep you grounded.

What’s Inside

• Five-star reviews for weird and wonderful reasons
• How much was a council flat in Birmingham worth in 1960?
• Estate Agency dream teams ( Featuring Zac Efron, naturally)
• Renter Reform Bill: should landlords be worried?
• Pets for all! (but not at Ben's house)
• Chasing over kettlebells, couches and compliance

This Episodes Guests

Sarah EvansPartner at Charles David Casson (Oxfordshire)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlevans/

Ross McKenzieFounder of Isla Alexander and Open MooveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-alexander-mckenzie-b832b47b/

Megan EighteenPresident-Elect of ARLA Propertymark & Director at Swindon Home FindersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganeighteen/

Harry Truman (Co-host)President of ARLA Propertymark & Group Lettings Director at Andrews Property GroupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angharad-trueman-marla/

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If you've ever moved furniture just for the Rightmove pics (or spent £700on a hairdryer), this one’s for you. Like, share, subscribe, and don't forget to tell your dog we say hi.

In this episode, Ben Madden and co-host Harry Truman are joined by a superstar cast from the property world and beyond for another round of wild stories, suspect trivia, and high-stakes nonsense. From a client haunting to a fake funeral, firewalking instructors, and a showdown over dream teams, it's a gloriously chaotic ride.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• "The clients that haunts me..."- real (and) fake horror stories from property pros
• The great Surrey property price guessing game (1990 edition)
• Dream team draft: estate agents and marketers pick their fantasy agency crew
• Nightlife secrets and firewalking side hustles
• A spicy "hot take or cold pancake" on gender diversity in the industry

👥 Guest Breakdown:

🚀 Kirsty Franks

• Founder of Frank Marketing & Group Marketing Director at TPFG
• Women in Estate Agency Committee member
• LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-franks-ab977423/

🎯 Rowan Waller

• Founder of The Property Pen (Content creator, ex -agent)
• 📍Oxford
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowan-waller/

🔥 Sarka Wilde

• Owner of independent estate agency (plus firewalking instructor!)
• 📍Oxfordshire

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sswilde/

📊 Chris Watkins

• Property content creator & long -time agent-basher of Rightmove pie charts.
• 📍Lincoln
• LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherwatkin/

Enjoyed the chaos? Drop us a like, leave a brutally honest comment, and subscribe for more industry chat with a side of syrup. Share it with your weirdest client, your coolest colleague, or your most annoying group chat.

In this wonderfully weird and refreshingly honest episode, Ben Madden and co-host Harry Truman wrangle four property pros through three rounds of games, gripes, and glorious nonsense.

From Hackney house prices in the '70s toAttenborough-themed saunas, this episode has it all. Yes, even gay dinosaurs.

This Episode’s Guests

 Harry TruemanPresident of ARLA Propertymark & Group LettingsDirector at Andrews

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angharad-trueman-marla/

Tania CannonOwner, Canon & Co. Sales & Lettings (Whittlesey)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniacannon/ Simon Leadbetter

Founder, UnchainedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonleadbetter/

Michael Day

Managing Director, Integra Property ServicesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-stephen-day-mba-frics-fnaea-farla-%F0%9F%8E%B8-a623988/

Mia EvansSelf-Employed Agent under TAUK, based in LiverpoolLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-evans-7a69691a4/

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In this chaotic and laugh-out-loud episode of Pass the Syrup, host Ben Madden kicks off a new four-part co-hosting arc with Harry Truman.

Joined by a cracking panel of property legends, the gang dives into everything from embarrassing first dates to dodgy stag dos, all while battling it out in estate agency-themed games.

It’s part chat show, part game show, part total madness, andit’s glorious.

🥞 Key Topics Discussed: 

Wild holiday returns and sleep-deprived podcasting  .   "I pretended I knew what I was doing when..." game stories.Property pricing in 1983 (aka: Guess That House Price!).Dream estate agency team picks (and shameless flattery).Hot take: Minimum wage, PR spin, and the truth behind cut hours

🎧 Guests Breakdown:

Harry Draper-Truman (Co-host)

Role: President of ARLA Propertymark & Group Lettings Director at Andrews

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angharad-trueman-marla/  

Wendy PetermanBusiness: Petermans Estate Agents, Herne Hill 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-peterman-mnaea-marla-b4291411/

Sarah HoodRole: Belvoir Sales and Lettings Manager, Camberley

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hood-ba-marla-4546a692/

Chris Buckler

Role: CCO at TAUK’s

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-buckler-15263619/   

Amy ShieldsRole: Compliance expert at Smart Compliance

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-shields-03b430a7/

🚀 Welcome back to Pass the Syrup!

Today, we’re breaking down a huge shift happening in estate agency—agents arerealising they don’t have to just be agents.

🎙️ Host: Ben Madden – Estate agency expert& industry commentator
🎤 Guests:
✅ Megan Eighteen – Senior Management at Swindon Home Finders,Consultant & President-Elect at ARLA Propertymark
✅ Rowan Waller – Former estate agent turned full-time content& copywriting specialist (The Property Pen)

This episode is all about thinking beyond the 9-5 estate agency model and unlocking new career paths withinthe property sector.

🎯 What We Cover in This Episode: 

⏰ Timestamps – Find What You Need Quickly:
0:00 – Welcome to Episode Three!
3:15 – Megan’s journey into consultancy & balancing multiple property roles
10:45 – Rowan’s transition from estate agent to full-time content creator
18:30 – Why estate agents should think beyond just selling houses
25:15 – Is self-employment the answer to agent burnout?
32:00 – How personal brand builds opportunities beyond agency
40:00 – Advice for estate agents looking to transition into new career paths

🏆 Agents & Industry Experts Shouted Out in ThisEpisode:

🚀 Sophie Lang – Independent Estate Agent (Cornwall)→ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornwall-property-professional/
📢 Suzanne Smith – The Independent Landlord Blog →https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannesmithblogger/
🔥 David Pratt – The Avenue (Wallingford) → https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pratt-b6866755/

Know someone making waves in theindustry? Drop their name in the comments! 👇

🎟️ Thinking About a Career Shift? Don’t Miss ThisEpisode!

✅ If you’re an estate agent wondering what’s next, this episode is amust-listen.
✅ Whether you want more flexibility, higher income, or just a newchallenge—there are options beyond the high street.

📌 Want More No-Nonsense Industry Talk?

📺 Watch now & subscribe for more insider insights!

💬 What’s YOUR take?

Drop your thoughts below & let’sdiscuss! 👇

#EstateAgency #PassTheSyrup#SelfEmployedAgents #PropertyCareers #EstateAgents #PropertyConsultancy#DigitalMarketing

🚀 Welcome back to Pass the Syrup!

Today,we’re breaking down a huge shift happening in estate agency—agents are realising they don’t have to just be agents.

🎙️ Host:Ben Madden – Estate agency expert& industry commentator
🎤 Guests:
✅ Megan Eighteen – Senior Management at Swindon Home Finders,Consultant & President-Elect at ARLA Propertymark
✅ Rowan Waller – Former estate agent turned full-time content& copywriting specialist (The Property Pen)

This episode is all about thinking beyond the 9-5 estate agency model and unlocking new career paths withinthe property sector.

🎯 What We Cover in This Episode:

⏰ Timestamps – Find What You Need Quickly:
0:00 – Welcome to Episode Three!
3:15 – Megan’s journey into consultancy & balancing multiple property roles
10:45 – Rowan’s transition from estate agent to full-time content creator
18:30 – Why estate agents should think beyond just selling houses
25:15 – Is self-employment the answer to agent burnout?
32:00 – How personal brand builds opportunities beyond agency
40:00 – Advice for estate agents looking to transition into new career paths

🏆 Agents & Industry Experts Shouted Out in ThisEpisode:

🚀 Sophie Lang – Independent Estate Agent (Cornwall)→ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornwall-property-professional/
📢 Suzanne Smith – The Independent Landlord Blog →https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannesmithblogger/
🔥 David Pratt – The Avenue (Wallingford) → https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pratt-b6866755/

Know someone making waves in theindustry? Drop their name in the comments! 👇

🎟️ Thinking About a Career Shift? Don’t Miss ThisEpisode!

✅ If you’re an estate agent wondering what’s next, this episode is a must-listen.
✅ Whether you want more flexibility, higher income, or just a new challenge—there are options beyond the high street.

📌 Want More No-Nonsense Industry Talk?

📺 Watch now & subscribe for more insider insights!

💬 What’s YOUR take?

Drop your thoughts below & let’sdiscuss! 👇

#EstateAgency #PassTheSyrup#SelfEmployedAgents #PropertyCareers #EstateAgents #PropertyConsultancy#DigitalMarketing

🚀 Welcome back to Pass the Syrup!

Today, we’re diving deep into the reality of being a woman in estate agency todaywith an all-star lineup:

🎙️ Host:Ben Madden – Estate agency disruptor & industrycommentator

🎤 Guests:

Liana Loporto-Brown (Founder, Woman in Estate Agency & Loporto Brown Residential)

Verona Frankish (CEP, YPOA-One of the UK's leading hybrid agencies)

Kirsty Franks (Director, Frank Marketing - Specialist in property & estate agency branding)

✅ What We Cover in This Episode:

Why Woman in Estate Agency Exists - The real person behind it Creation

The Confidence Gap - Why female agents hesitate to push promotions

Industry Bias & Barriers - The challengers that still hold women back in estate agency

How Men in Agency Can Support Equality - Without making it an 'us vs. them' debate

Why the Woman in Estate Agency conference is Unmissable - What makes it different from other industry events

⏰ Timestamps – Find What You Need Quickly:
0:00 – Welcome to Episode Two!2:30 – Why Women in Estate Agency was founded6:45 – What challenges do female agents still face?12:10 – How the Facebook group supports agents with real challenges18:45 – Why confidence is still a major barrier for women in agency25:20 – The role of men in supporting equality in estate agency32:30 – Why every agent should attend the Women in Estate Agency Conference40:00 – Our top advice for launching an estate agency today

🔥 Standout Agents & Industry Leaders Mentioned inThis Episode

🚀 Gillian Fleming – YOPA (Dundee & Angus)📢 Holly Price – eXp (York) 🔥 Alistair Trivett – Heywoods (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)🌟 Vicki Bibiris – Location Location 🏡 Ann Dekkers – Lettings Specialist

Know someone who deserves a shoutout?Drop their name in the comments! 👇

🎟️ Women in Estate Agency Conference – 6th March

📍 The must-attend event for agents who care aboutdiversity, leadership, and industry change.✔ Inspiring speakers from across the property world.✔ Real talk, no corporate fluff—just valuable insights anddiscussions.✔ For men and women—because this affects the whole industry.

📌 Want More Real Industry Talk?

📺 Watch now & subscribe for more insider insights!

💬 Your Turn – Let’s Discuss:

 What's YOUR take on Women in Estate Agency?

Do you think estate agency is finally changing, or is there still along way to go?

Do you think estate agency is finally changing, or is there a long way to go?

Drop a comment below & let's get the conversation started

#EstateAgency #PassTheSyrup#WomenInEstateAgency #UKProperty #RealEstateMarketing #EstateAgents#IndustryTrends

🚀 Welcome to Series Two of Pass the Syrup! In this episode, we break down:

✅ The TRUTH about Rightmove’s 2024 predictions

✅ Why Boxing Day property launches might be a scam

✅ The state of conveyancing & why it’s failing estate agents

✅ How estate agents should actually be using social media

⏰ **Timestamps:**

0:00 – Welcome to Series Two!

2:30 – Is Rightmove’s data reliable?

4:15 – The Boxing Day Listings Scam

8:30 – Conveyancing: Why It’s Broken

12:50 – Self-Employed Agents: The Harsh Truth

14:45 – Why Estate Agents Need Social Media

20:00 – Best Advice If You’re Starting Out 💡

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Mentioned in the Episode:

🚀 James White – Belong Estate Agents → @BelongEstateAgents

📢 Steve Green – Simply Green Estate Agents → @SimplyGreenEstateAgents

🔥 Mia Evans – The Agency UK → @mia.evans.estate.agency

In today’s episode guests discuss the number of agents that still have no issue overvaluing homes, letting properties sit on the market for extended periods of time, and apparently, outright refusing to educate their clients on where correct pricing sits.  

Guests also discuss the pressure being felt by landlords affected by higher interest rates, as well as the leasehold costs doubling scandal, which is forcing many to sell. Digging deeper into this issue, guests discuss who is the buyer of a property that offers such poor terms, with Ben sighting one case of a leasehold property in Middlesex, West London, charging £1,000 per month as a service charge with very little offered in return.  

Finally, guests have a decent rant about would be buyers and their practices, and how most would be better served walking their local high street and registering with the best agents in town, dressed, of course, in their Sunday best.  

Ben is joined by Adam Mackay of Mackay Property Group, Sharron Kaur of Golden Acre Estates & Enzo Giardina of Via Properties 

Link to watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kYIeq2sHX_0 

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