by Ben Madden - Agents MVMT
The podcast by estate agents, for estate agents. Your one stop shop for everything estate agency and lettings agency related, each week we hear from three guests who talk latest news, answer the big questions, and have a laugh whilst they’re at it.
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February 26, 2025
<p>🚀 <strong>Welcome back to </strong><strong>Pass the Syrup</strong><strong>!</strong></p><p>Today,we’re breaking down a <strong>huge shift happening in estate agency—agents are realising they don’t have to just be agents.</strong></p><p> </p><p>🎙️ <strong>Host:</strong><strong>Ben Madden</strong> – Estate agency expert& industry commentator<br />🎤 <strong>Guests:</strong><br />✅ <strong>Megan Eighteen</strong> – Senior Management at Swindon Home Finders,Consultant & President-Elect at ARLA Propertymark<br />✅ <strong>Rowan Waller</strong> – Former estate agent turned full-time content& copywriting specialist (The Property Pen)</p><p> </p><p>This episode is all about <strong>thinking beyond the 9-5 estate agency model</strong> and unlocking new career paths withinthe property sector.</p><p> </p><p><strong>🎯 What We Cover in This Episode:</strong></p><p>⏰ <strong>Timestamps – Find What You Need Quickly:</strong><br />0:00 – Welcome to Episode Three!<br />3:15 – Megan’s journey into consultancy & balancing multiple property roles<br />10:45 – Rowan’s transition from estate agent to full-time content creator<br />18:30 – Why estate agents should think beyond just selling houses<br />25:15 – Is self-employment the answer to agent burnout?<br />32:00 – How personal brand builds opportunities beyond agency<br />40:00 – Advice for estate agents looking to transition into new career paths</p><p> </p><p><strong>🏆 Agents & Industry Experts Shouted Out in ThisEpisode:</strong></p><p>🚀 <strong>Sophie Lang – Independent Estate Agent (Cornwall)</strong>→ <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornwall-property-professional/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornwall-property-professional/</a><br />📢 <strong>Suzanne Smith – The Independent Landlord Blog</strong> →<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannesmithblogger/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannesmithblogger/</a><br />🔥 <strong>David Pratt – The Avenue (Wallingford)</strong> → <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pratt-b6866755/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pratt-b6866755/</a></p><p>Know someone making waves in theindustry? Drop their name in the comments! 👇</p><p> </p><p><strong>🎟️ Thinking About a Career Shift? Don’t Miss ThisEpisode!</strong></p><p>✅ <strong>If you’re an estate agent wondering what’s next, this episode is a must-listen.</strong><br />✅ <strong>Whether you want more flexibility, higher income, or just a new challenge—there are options beyond the high street.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>📌 Want More No-Nonsense Industry Talk?</strong></p><p>📺 <strong>Watch now & subscribe for more insider insights!</strong></p><p>💬 <strong>What’s YOUR take?</strong></p><p>Drop your thoughts below & let’sdiscuss! 👇</p><p>#EstateAgency #PassTheSyrup#SelfEmployedAgents #PropertyCareers #EstateAgents #PropertyConsultancy#DigitalMarketing</p><p></p>
February 19, 2025
<p>🚀 <strong>Welcome back to </strong><strong>Pass the Syrup</strong><strong>!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Today, we’re diving deep into <strong>the reality of being a woman in estate agency today</strong>with an all-star lineup:</p><p> </p><p>🎙️ <strong>Host:</strong><strong>Ben Madden</strong> – Estate agency disruptor & industrycommentator</p><p><br></p><p>🎤 <strong>Guests:</strong></p><p><strong>Liana Loporto-Brown </strong>(Founder, Woman in Estate Agency & Loporto Brown Residential)</p><p><strong>Verona Frankish </strong>(CEP, YPOA-One of the UK's leading hybrid agencies)</p><p><strong>Kirsty Franks</strong> (Director, Frank Marketing - Specialist in property & estate agency branding)</p><p><br></p><p>✅ <strong>What We Cover in This Episode:</strong></p><p><strong>Why Woman in Estate Agency Exists - </strong>The real person behind it Creation</p><p><strong>The Confidence Gap</strong> - Why female agents hesitate to push promotions</p><p><strong>Industry Bias & Barriers</strong> - The challengers that still hold women back in estate agency</p><p><strong>How Men in Agency Can Support Equality</strong> - Without making it an 'us vs. them' debate</p><p><strong>Why the Woman in Estate Agency conference is Unmissable</strong> - What makes it different from other industry events</p><p><br></p><p>⏰ <strong>Timestamps – Find What You Need Quickly:</strong><br>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</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔥 Standout Agents & Industry Leaders Mentioned inThis Episode</strong></p><p>🚀 <strong>Gillian Fleming – YOPA (Dundee & Angus)</strong>📢 <strong>Holly Price – eXp (York)</strong> 🔥 <strong>Alistair Trivett – Heywoods (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)</strong>🌟 <strong>Vicki Bibiris – Location Location</strong> 🏡 <strong>Ann Dekkers – Lettings Specialist</strong></p><p>Know someone who deserves a shoutout?Drop their name in the comments! 👇</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎟️ Women in Estate Agency Conference – 6th March</strong></p><p>📍 <strong>The must-attend event for agents who care aboutdiversity, leadership, and industry change.</strong>✔ <strong>Inspiring speakers</strong> from across the property world.✔ <strong>Real talk, no corporate fluff</strong>—just valuable insights anddiscussions.✔ <strong>For men and women—because this affects the whole industry.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>📌 Want More Real Industry Talk?</strong></p><p>📺 <strong>Watch now & subscribe for more insider insights!</strong></p><p>💬 <strong>Your Turn – Let’s Discuss:</strong></p><p> <strong>What's YOUR take on Women in Estate Agency?</strong></p><p><strong>Do you think estate agency is finally changing, or is there still along way to go?</strong></p><p><strong>Do you think estate agency is finally changing, or is there a long way to go?</strong></p><p><strong>Drop a comment below & let's get the conversation started</strong></p><p><br></p><p>#EstateAgency #PassTheSyrup#WomenInEstateAgency #UKProperty #RealEstateMarketing #EstateAgents#IndustryTrends</p><p></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p></p>
February 12, 2025
<p>🚀 Welcome to Series Two of Pass the Syrup! In this episode, we break down:</p><p>✅ The TRUTH about Rightmove’s 2024 predictions</p><p>✅ Why Boxing Day property launches might be a scam</p><p>✅ The state of conveyancing & why it’s failing estate agents</p><p>✅ How estate agents should actually be using social media</p><p><br /></p><p>⏰ **Timestamps:**</p><p>0:00 – Welcome to Series Two!</p><p>2:30 – Is Rightmove’s data reliable?</p><p>4:15 – The Boxing Day Listings Scam</p><p>8:30 – Conveyancing: Why It’s Broken</p><p>12:50 – Self-Employed Agents: The Harsh Truth</p><p>14:45 – Why Estate Agents Need Social Media</p><p>20:00 – Best Advice If You’re Starting Out 💡</p><p> **SUBSCRIBE for more estate agency insights!**</p><p>👉 [Your Subscription Link]</p><p>🎙 **Listen to Pass the Syrup on Spotify & Apple Podcasts:** 🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xyNfK5pK2GzSJbulmFqfQ?si=cVpL4IqsRsWRWfoEVFwXxg</p><p>📲 **Follow on Social Media:**</p><p>Instagram: @ThatBenMaddenLinkedIn: Ben Madden | LinkedInAgents</p><p><br /></p><p>Mentioned in the Episode:</p><p>🚀 James White – Belong Estate Agents → @BelongEstateAgents</p><p>📢 Steve Green – Simply Green Estate Agents → @SimplyGreenEstateAgents</p><p>🔥 Mia Evans – The Agency UK → @mia.evans.estate.agency<br /></p>
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