🟡 #43 - Lessons From A Real Estate Legend - Peter Rollings FRICS

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🟡 Get ready for an exclusive conversation with empire builder Peter Rollings. In this unmissable episode, Peter unveils the strategies and growth stories behind two of London's most disruptive agency brands built under his transformative leadership.
Peter Rollings, FRICS, is an experienced and highly successful business titan once described as ‘the most successful Estate Agent in the UK’. His journey began at Foxtons in 1985, where he played a crucial role in the company's pioneering 0% marketing campaign. Known for its disruptive and bold marketing strategies, Foxtons thrived under Peter's leadership, culminating in a quadrupling of the company's size and profitability during his reign as Managing Director. In 2007, Foxtons was sold for an impressive £370 million.
Peter's next venture was Marsh & Parsons, which he acquired in 2005 for £2.5 million. Despite facing the challenges of the 2007-2009 Global Financial Crisis, he rapidly grew and revitalized the business, selling it in 2011 for £51 million and exiting in 2016 after a successful earn-out period.
In 2021, Peter returned to Foxtons PLC's board to address underperformance issues despite still being the , serving as Interim CEO in the summer of 2022 to set the company back on the path to success. He continues to hold board positions at Foxtons PLC and several smaller businesses where he has invested.
In this interview, Peter shares invaluable insights from his illustrious career, discussing the importance of innovation, leadership, and resilience in the real estate industry. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best!
Chat highlights include:
- Real estate agency evolution through time since 1982 😱
- Transforming Foxtons into a real estate powerhouse 🏢
- Acquiring and revitalizing Marsh & Parsons 🚀
- Leading through the Global Financial Crisis 🌍
- Returning to Foxtons and paving the way for new leadership 🛤️
- Lessons learned and advice for aspiring real estate professionals 📗
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1. 🟡 #43 - Lessons From A Real Estate Legend - Peter Rollings FRICS (00:00:00)

2. Peter’s Career Evolution Since 1982 📈 (00:00:56)

3. Transforming Foxtons into a Real Estate Disruptor 🏢 (00:03:33)

4. Acquiring and Revitalizing Marsh & Parsons 🚀 (00:07:50)

5. Leading Through the Global Financial Crisis 🌍 (00:13:30)

6. Keeping Up Appearances as a Real Estate Agent 💼 (00:19:02)

7. Sellers Agents VS Buyers Agents ⚖️ (00:21:29)

8. Thoughts on the Self-Employed Agency Model 🤔 (00:27:54)

9. Death of the Agency Brand, Rise of the Personal Brand? 📊 (00:30:48)

10. Bad Habits to Drop, Top Tips to Adopt 📝 (00:34:05)

11. How Do You Feel About WFH? 🏠 (00:41:00)

12. Agent Best Practices 🌟 (00:44:08)

13. Embracing Technology and AI 🤖 (00:47:14)

14. The Best Piece of Advice I Was Ever Given… 💡 (00:50:22)