The Viking Chats: navigating the choppy waters of property, technology and business

Welcome aboard The Viking Chats—the podcast where property, tech, and business collide in candid, no-fluff conversations. Hosted by Kristjan Byfield—lettings veteran, proptech pioneer, and co-founder of Base Property Specialists and The Depositary—this show dives deep into the real-world challenges and bold innovations shaping the future of the housing sector and beyond.

Each episode, Kristjan drops anchor with industry leaders, disruptors, and entrepreneurs to unpack the messy, inspiring, and often chaotic reality of running a modern business in a rapidly evolving landscape. Expect sharp insights, honest stories, and the occasional Viking metaphor—all served with Kristjan’s trademark wit and big-hearted honesty.

Whether you’re in lettings, launching a startup, or just love a good story about navigating change—this podcast is your compass in the storm.

Guest

Chris Webb

Chris Webb is the founder of The Estate Agent Consultancy and a highly respected leadership coach, mentor and speaker within the UK property sector. With over 20 years' experience across estate agency operations, performance strategy, recruitment and training- at firms including Countrywide, Winkworth & EweMove- Chris has helped shape the growth of some of the industry's biggest brands. But his proudest work now lies in supporting agency leaders and teams with clarity, purpose and well-being at the core. A passionate advocate for mental health, masculinity and emotional resilience in business, Chris brings honesty, vulnerability and insight to every conversation. He’s not here to sell you a dream- he’s here to help you build one you can actually live in.

https://www.estateagentconsultancy.com/

Guest appearance on:

Beyond the Deal: Mental Health, Masculinity & Making Peace with Chris Webb