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Opening The Gates To More Listings

Simon Gates
Opening The Gates To More Listings
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  • Opening The Gates To More Listings

    Episode 311: Craig Thompson

    02/07/2026 | 1h
    Today's guest is the Founder and Managing Director of North Wall Property.
    In this episode we discuss his business philosophy, brand positioning, evolution, operations discipline, performance outcomes, flexible fee model, tech-stack, data-driven decisions, professionalism, networks, partner agent models and mindset.
    His business has some of the best performance metrics across the UK when it comes to chances of selling, time to find a buyer and price achieved, so you definitely want to check this episode out.
  • Opening The Gates To More Listings

    Episode 310: Alex Pelosi-Buchanan

    29/06/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
    Today's guest is the owner of Beacons Real Estate eXp and is a multi award winning estate agent, including winner of eXp UK Best Newcomer and 2 X Capper.
    He is also the Founder of Real Agency & Real Agent.
    Having launched his own business in partnership with eXp UK in September 2023 after a dozen years as an estate agent, he has gone on to be one of the most well regarded and recognised estate agents in the UK.
    He's sold homes throughout Monmouthshire, The Forest of Dean, Powys, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire and has helped hundreds of families and individuals achieve amazing prices for their property.
    In this episode we discuss topics such as his journey and mindset, overcoming imposter syndrome, pricing strategies, communication mastery, authentic media, community and mentorship,.
    If you want to find out more about how to succeed as a self-employed estate agent, you definitely want to check this episode out as you'll be hearing from one of the very best out there in this sector right now.
  • Opening The Gates To More Listings

    Episode 309: Russell Jervis

    25/06/2026 | 1h
    Today's guest is the Group Managing Director at Rayner Personnel and Co-Host of The Two Russells Podcast.
    He has worked across estate agency, mortgages, and recruitment, serving the sector for almost 40 years.
    Previously, Managing Director of Spicerhaart, one of the largest estate agency businesses in the country, he has a wealth of experience across various sectors of the property industry.
    In this episode we discuss topics such as the principles of successful estate agency, industry evolution, recruitment, business models, and strategies for business growth.
    Make sure to give this a listen and hear directly from one of the most experienced and senior figures across the estate agency industry as he shared plenty of his learnings from over the years that you can action in your own business straight away.
  • Opening The Gates To More Listings

    Episode 308: What Two Weeks on the Road Taught Me

    22/06/2026 | 1h 52 mins.
    In more than 300 episodes of Open The Gates To More Listings, I've spent most of my time interviewing the best minds in real estate. This episode is different.
    For the first time, I'm going solo.
    Over the past two weeks, I've attended sieveral major industry events, including a private mastermind with Tom Panos, the Real Estate Agency Summit in Ireland, Propertymark One, the eXp Conference, the Estate Agent Success Summit, and Keller Williams. Different stages. Different speakers. Different audiences. Yet the same truths kept appearing.
    In this episode, I break down the biggest lessons I heard from some of the highest-performing agents, leaders, and business owners in the industry: why estate agencies must think like media companies, why trust is becoming the most valuable currency in business, why process beats price, why prospecting remains the oxygen of every agency, why mindset is the foundation beneath success, and how AI should enhance human connection rather than replace it.
    This isn't a motivational recap. It's a practical playbook packed with ideas you can implement immediately.
    I also share insights from my conversations with Tom Panos, personal reflections on adversity, and why moving towards friction—not away from it—may be the biggest competitive advantage available right now.
    I'd love to hear your thoughts. Which lesson resonated most? What are you seeing in your own market? Connect with me on social media or leave a review and let me know.
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    Episode 307: Simon Leadbetter

    18/06/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
    Today's returning guest is the founder of We Are Unchained, a strategic marketing consultancy that helps businesses grow faster by enhancing their market insight, strategy, activity, and talent.
    Over his 8 years experience in the estate agency industry, he has worked with Countrywide, Fine & Country, Keller Williams, and Knight Frank.
    He's also a mentor at Agents Together, Propertymark Trust Ambassador and Fractional CMO for Lemon and Lime Interiors.
    With over 30 years of marketing experience across multiple sectors, from startups to FTSE100, he has turned failing marketing teams around, and educated hundreds of people on the science and art of marketing.
    His mission is to make quality strategic marketing and practical advice accessible to every business, whether they need a virtual CMO, a one-to-one mentor, or a marketing trainer.
    In this episode, we discuss the results of part five of the Voice of The Agent 2026, covering topics such as regulation, qualification, trust, earnings, consumer awareness, marketing strategies, social proof, communication and AI.
    If you've not already read part five of the report, please do contact me for a copy of it and I will happily share it with you.
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About Opening The Gates To More Listings
Opening The Gates To More Listings with Simon Gates is a podcast designed to help estate agents find more listings and increase the profitability of their business. There will be a variety of different guests across the industry being interviewed to share their knowledge on how to achieve this.
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