This podcast series is dedicated to understanding the tools and tactics of the leaders within the industry.
In a time of unparalleled change we can learn a huge amount from each other. I hope that in these conversations there will be things you can take away and apply to your own businesses and careers.
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From no business plan to market leader: Jamie Curtis on branding, culture, and agency tech – Estate Agency Leaders Podcast with Ian Preston
This episode features an in-depth conversation with Jamie Curtis, co-founder of Cook Curtis & Co, exploring how he built Cambridge's leading single-branch estate agency.Curtis shares his journey from stepping away from a corporate role to setting up an independent agency, highlighting how an initial investment in standout branding, high attention to detail, and distinct marketing helped the business carve out a unique market presence.The discussion covers key operational strategies, including navigating business partnership transitions, choosing single-branch dominance over multi-office expansion, and maintaining strong community connection.Additionally, Curtis highlights his forward-thinking approach to agency tech, explaining how AI, automation, and instant digital response tools are reshaping modern estate agency by streamlining out-of-hours inquiries and boosting service quality.
- From no business plan to market leader: Jamie Curtis on branding, culture, and agency tech
- From start up to market leader: Karl Judd on culture, scalability, and the future of agency
- The reality of growth: Verona Frankish on leadership, psychology, and the path to profit
- Kevin Shaw: Culture, scale, and the local touch inside the growth of Leaders Romans Group
- Nick Thring: Adaptability, acquisitions, and the power of two brands