transform your agency to a self employed model
Hi,
I’m Ian and my goal is to help agency owners adapt to the changing world.
You have spent years creating a brand and there are new opportunities to grow your business using a high skill / high tech approach.
Having converted my own agency and now launched a software company to support agency growth I have been asked by many of our software clients to help them convert their business to a self-employed model.
Here is my Linkedin page if you’d like to learn more:
Why do I support Self-Employed Agency?
I’ve worked in estate agency for 25 years. The three distinctive factors which we now face as owners are:
- High levels of volatility in the market, that we can’t control
- High levels of fixed overheads
- Squeezed margins because of rising wage expectations
A well crafted self-employed strategy helps address all of those issues.
Services
My 5 Step Program
Step 1 – 1 Hour Free Consultation
To establish a baseline about your agency, what you want to achieve and whether or not we think this interpretation of Self Employed Agency is for you.
Step 2 – Create the Business Plan
Prior to the day you prepare with a factfind to help me understand your business. This is a full day on site either with me in Leeds or at your premises.
We will define your objectives and leave the day with a V1 of your business case for self-employed agency.
Step 3 – Templates and documents
I will provide you with agency agreements, an agreement for you and your associates, documents to help explain the changes to your staff and prospective associates and checklists for getting your associates set up with their company.
Step 4 – Planning the Transition (optional)
Planning how to transition from your current structure to a new structure can be complicated and unique to your circumstances. We will plan how to do this.
Step 5 – Assisting you with the transition (optional)
This can be customised to your needs, but could include presenting the changes to your team, giving examples of how our team have thrived in the new structure.
FAQs
Why are your coaching other agents?
I am lucky enough to have each of my businesses run by a CEO so I have developed a passion for spending my time speeding up innovation in the industry. This allows me to do that.
Why do you think self-employed is a good strategy?
I believe it deals with a lot of the structural problems. The average associate at Preston Baker earns £60,000 with an objective of £85,000. This is being exceeded by a significant percentage of associates.
What CRM do you use?
Moving to a self-employed model is a major operational change. We developed our own CRM based on Salesforce for Preston Baker. This is now available as a stand alone product called Greenhouse OS
What results can I expect from the mindset performance coaching?
From mindset coaching, you can expect enhanced clarity, improved decision-making, the ability to overcome limiting beliefs, and a proactive approach to challenges. This often leads to increased confidence, greater life satisfaction, and progress in personal and professional goals.
How much does it cost?
The first meeting is free, each of the stages or deliverable has a fixed price. They are contained on the Pricing and Packaging page.
How many agents do you work with?
I will only work with between 3 and 5 businesses in a year due to my other committments, so I may not be able to fit you in.
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