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Work in property industry

Inside the Life of an Essex Estate Agent

In this edition of our Life of a Self-Employed Estate Agent series, we sit down with Lara Bradley, a dedicated and experienced estate agent operating across Basildon, Billericay, and Wickford in South Essex. With over 15 years in the property industry, Lara shares her journey from admin assistant to associate level, and how self-employment has […]

April 11, 2025

2 min of reading time

Work in property industry

Building a Property Empire

In the latest episode of our podcast – Breaking Free, we sit down with Olivier Téoule to dive deep into what it truly takes to build a property empire and ‘break free’ from the traditional constraints of the industry. Olivier shares his inspiring journey from working outside the estate agency industry to becoming a self-employed […]

April 4, 2025

2 min of reading time

Work in property industry

Self-Employment Transformed My Estate Agency Career

In the world of estate agency, the transition from traditional employment to self-employment can be daunting. But for Lee Merrick, an experienced estate agent operating in the heart of the Black Country, this leap was not just a career move, it was a game-changer. A Career Reinvention After spending over 30 years at Lloyds Bank, […]

March 28, 2025

2 min of reading time

Entrepreneurship

The Fear of Failure

We’re thrilled to kick off Season 2 of Breaking Free! Diving deep into the inspiring journeys of self-employed estate agents within our network. This season is all about celebrating their successes, uncovering the challenges they’ve overcome, and exploring what it takes to thrive in this exciting career path. Episode 1 – Andy Hampton In this […]

January 31, 2025

3 min of reading time