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Ignite Your Estate AgencyAuthor: Sam Ashdown & Phil Jones
Welcome to the Ignite Podcast, specifically designed to help estate agents ignite the growth of their agency, hosted by Sam Ashdown and Phil Jones. We'll share original content on all things marketing and agency related - from growth and lead generation, to creating and developing your personal brand and building a dream team. You'll hear from the biggest and best marketers, experts and agency coaches from around the world in exclusive interviews. And discover our top level tips, tricks and tactics that are designed to help YOU accelerate the growth of your business. About Sam and Phil: Sam and Phil are mother-in-law and son-in-lawn and co-directors of AshdownJones (the Lake District estate agency), AJ Mastermind (the home of world-class independent estate agency growth) and several other companies. Collectively they have a couple of decades of industry experience between them. We hope you enjoy the Ignite podcast. Let us know what you think by leaving a review. If you want to find out more about AJ Mastermind and what we can do for your agency go to: https://www.ajmastermind.co.uk Language: en-gb Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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"A banana skin around every corner" - and other agency wisdoms from Malcolm Prescott of Webbers
Episode 236
Thursday, 30 October, 2025
Sam sits down with Malcolm Prescott, Managing Director of Webbers Estate Agents, to talk about the shifting landscape of estate agencies, discussing what it takes to maintain market leadership across a wide geographical area and explore challenges around team training, client service, and adapting to changing market conditions.Hear Malcolm’s take on what the relentless Rightmove price increases mean for estate agency owners, and the impact technology and AI will have on the future of property marketing. Sam and Malcolm also discuss the fine balance between tradition and innovation, sharing practical steps for boosting brand recognition, improving client touchpoints, and enhancing your agency’s reputation with simple, memorable customer experiences.Keeping your team focused is crucial to navigating today’s “banana-skin” market, and spotting those hidden pitfalls.Find out more about Malcolm and Webbers at https://www.webbers.co.uk/Some key takeaways:➡️ Strategic communication and team morale are essential during uncertain market periods.➡️ Blending traditional service with targeted innovation sets your brand apart from the competition.➡️ Proactive planning and attention to client experience give independent estate agencies the edge.Some insightful quotes:✅ “The oldest forms of promotion in agency are still some of the most important... your boards say a lot about your brand.”✅ “You can't change the economy, but you can change what happens within your four walls.”✅ “A good business looks itself in the mirror and asks: how do we make sure we get this right?”Want to grow your agency with confidence? Book a free strategy call with SamGet clear on what’s holding your agency back — and what to do about it.https://www.samashdown.co.uk/call Catch up on more episodes of Ignite Your Estate AgencySmart, straight-talking strategies from the front line.https://www.ajmastermind.co.uk/ignite-podcast Request an AJ Mastermind brochureCall 015394 40892 or email emma@ajmastermind.co.uk Join our private Facebook groupConnect with growth-minded agency owners like you.https://www.facebook.com/groups/ajmmforagencygrowth Have a question?Email Sam: sam@ajmastermind.co.ukEmail Phil: phil@ashdownjones.co.uk Don’t miss our next live eventFind out what’s coming up:https://www.ajmastermind.co.uk/events
