Ignite Your Estate Agency
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
Ignite Your Estate Agency
Some Real Home Truths - Phil’s joined by wife Molly!
Find out what it’s really like to live with Phil Jones, as he is joined by his wife Molly (who also happens to be Sam’s daughter) on the Ignite Podcast this week!
No topic is off limits as Molly talks about how Phil running an estate agency impacts their family life! How has Phil balanced his professional ambitions with family responsibilities, and how does entrepreneurship ripple through their personal lives.
Molly shares the sacrifices that come with being married to an estate agency owner and highlights the importance of communication in managing both business pressures and home life, while Phil reflects on how to maintain a harmonious work-life balance.
As a huge Disney fan, Molly also suggests some unexpected ways that you could bring a bit of Walt Disney magic to your estate agency!
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them” Walt Disney
Here’s how we can help you to IGNITE your agency:
- Find out more about COSMO and take advantage of our exclusive podcast offer!
- LISTEN to another episode
- Request an AJ Mastermind brochure by calling 015394 40892 or emailing emma@ajmastermind.co.uk
- Connect with a community of ambitious agency owners on our private AJ Mastermind FACEBOOK PAGE
- For your questions, reach out to Sam Or Phil: sam@ajmastermind.co.uk OR phil@ashdownjones.co.uk
- Stay updated on our upcoming EVENTS
Some key takeaways:
➡️ Strong communication and understanding are vital in balancing business demands with family life.
➡️ Estate agency success requires not just professional effort, but also emotional investment and resilience.
➡️ Balance in home and professional life is crucial for sustainable business growth.
Some great moments:
✅ “It feels worth it, the positives outweigh the negatives. And I think it is because I see the results of all the hard work.”
✅ “You're always thinking ahead, it's one of the traits contributing to your success, but sometimes you need to be present in the moment.”
✅ “Remember, it's not about juggling everything perfectly, but knowing what to prioritise when it matters most.”
Want to grow your agency with confidence?
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Smart, straight-talking strategies from the front line.
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Email Phil: phil@ashdownjones.co.uk
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