Hosted by Sam Ashdown & Phil Jones · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 241 episodes
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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
Sam Ashdown & Phil Jones hosts Ignite Your Estate Agency, a business show with 241 episodes published.
Sam sits down with Malcolm Prescott, Managing Director of Webbers Estate Agents, to talk about the shifting landscape of estate agencies, discussing what it takes to maintain market leadership across a wide geographical
Sam is joined by Liam and Tess from Hussell Up Social for part two of their interview about social media for estate agents. Why are most estate agents approaching digital platforms the wrong way? Liam and Tess reveal how
Sam is joined by Tess and Liam from Hussell Up Social on this week’s episode to discuss why most estate agencies struggle on social media, and what to do about it. The common pitfalls of estate agency content range from
Sam and Phil look at what might be coming up in the autumn budget, breaking down the rumours and how they might impact buyers, sellers, renters, landlords and estate agency owners. Get insights on proposed capital gains
Sam shares her strategies for keeping your team engaged in a flat market, discussing the challenges of fragmented market conditions and why motivating teams is more crucial than ever for estate agency owners. What is the
This week Sam shares what goes unnoticed during your first year as an estate agency owner, why the early months can test your resolve, and how to manage the emotional roller coaster that comes with launching your own bus
Sam explores who really holds the reins when it comes to financial control in your estate agency. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling to seven figures, Sam breaks down the core functions every estate agency owner
Why do many property sellers may feel overlooked during slower market periods and what can estate agency owners do about it? Sam and Phil review the growing communication challenges that surface when instruction numbers
Sam and Emma reflect on the recent Summer Mastermind and unpack the key topics like effective lead generation, using AI tools for productivity, and practical accounting. Emma shares her recruitment and team-building prac
While Phil was out of the office, the Ignite Podcast was taken over by two of his kids, Rosie and Noah Jones! What do they want to be when they grow up? What do they think Phil actually does? And why wasn’t Noah allowed
Sam and Phil examine some of the most common myths holding back estate agencies. Is misinformation costing you time and money? Why do expensive websites and software packages rarely translate into more business? How can
Sam and Phil continue to look back over 100 months of AshdownJones, reflecting on the evolution of the agency and what has or hasn’t changed since their journey began. You’ll hear about their early misconceptions, strate
Sam and Phil reflect on 100 months of AshdownJones, sharing the decisions that shaped their estate agency as they scaled from an idea with “a couple of laptops and a lot of confidence” to a thriving team. In eight years,
Sam sits down with Tom, Hannah, and Edward from the Ashdown Jones team to discuss current conditions in the property market and what trends they’re seeing. What has changed for estate agencies lately? Reduced viewing num
Sam and Phil break down when and why agency owners should consider hiring an Operations Manager, challenging misconceptions around the cost and value, and examining what an Ops Manager actually does day-to-day. The right
Sam and Phil break down the recent Panorama documentary "Undercover Estate Agents," offering an insider's take on how estate agency practices were presented on TV. What was really uncovered? And what was missed? If you h
Sam and Phil reflect on Ashdown Jones’ Q2 2025 and look ahead as Q3 approaches. Find out why regular reflection shapes performance, and why you should prioritise planning, even during quieter market periods. Hear about t
Are you using AI to help write property descriptions? Find out why you should be! Replace traditional property description clichés with a story-led approach to help your agency stand out from the crowd. Using the right p
In this episode, we discuss building an overseas team for your estate agency. Georges Verdis joins Sam to talk about digital assistants, especially those based in the Philippines, and how they can support agency operatio
Let’s examine the five languages of appreciation in the workplace and their direct impact on team culture and retention. Sam discusses how to recognise, motivate and support your staff using strategies backed by research
Tess
women’s health occupational therapist · Slay My Day
2 appearances on this show
Liam
lead vocalist · Fujifilm
2 appearances on this show
Rosie Jones
The Rosie Jones Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Noah Jones
University of Kentucky
1 appearance on this show
Tom
CEO · Jimmy Eat World
1 appearance on this show
Hannah
birth keeper, parent educator, holistic Doula · @Hannahmarieartwork
1 appearance on this show
Edward
Co-founder · Arrow Markets
1 appearance on this show
Sam
foot and ankle surgeon · Precisely
1 appearance on this show
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