In this episode, Jeannette speaks to Chris Hope. He is the Senior Partner of Dawson´s estate agents, Swansea´s dominant independent agency. Chris talks about his 40+ years working in the property market. Weaving advice into the conversation that any entrepreneur, property investor, or developer can apply to their own business.

 

Chris explains how he and his partners have built their brand, found success by working with other agencies, and successfully weathered difficult trading circumstances. He provides an insight into what is likely to happen to the property post-Co-vid. As well as sharing details of how the process of buying and selling UK properties is evolving.

 

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

 
When you get to the top, don´t sit back and relax - it´s all too easy to fall backwards
Use role models and mentors to show you the way
Learn from the mistakes of others
A strong business team is made up of people with different skills, points of view and approaches
Work with companies in your field, who are not your direct competitors & look for win-wins
Learn from what your competitors are doing. Rebrand and tweak it to make your own.
Networking is all about building real relationships.
Learn to listen properly. It is the only way to understand what your client genuinely wants.
Talent is hard to find, so look after your staff
In hard times, looking after your business first is vital - if there's no business nobody has a job
The way Dawsons as agents work now, greatly reduces the chances of a sale falling through.
Good agents ensure investors do not waste their time on properties that can't be developed in the way they want

 

This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to join Jeannette’s FREE Mastermind just DM Jeannette on jl@jeannettelinfootassociates.com

 

BEST MOMENTS

‘I think a good blend of different people and different disciplines...has been key to our success. ´

‘You can learn a lot by just sitting at a table having no agenda and listening.’

‘If somebody gets the better of you, learn from it and find a way of doing it differently.’

‘You have to look after the business first before you can look after the staff.’

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series

 

ABOUT THE GUEST

Chris Hope joined the originating Dawsons company (David Henry, Malcolm Jones) in late 1977 and became an area director when the company was purchased by Abbey National in 1986 under the Cornerstone brand.  Dawsons was created in 1991 and Chris remains as the senior partner and is still very active in the business.  He also oversees the Fine & Country Swansea brand, and actively supports the Relocation Agent Network and the industry charity Agents Giving.  Chris is a family man and a keen sportsman, plus a very proud supporter of The Swans FC.  In his spare time Chris enjoys his coastal surroundings in Swansea and takes part in a variety of water sports.  

 

CONTACT METHOD 

www.dawsonsproperty.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/DawsonsPropertySwansea

https://twitter.com/DawsonsProperty

https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawsons-swansea-estate-agents/

 

ABOUT THE HOST

Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.

 

Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams. 

 

This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to join Jeannette’s FREE Mastermind just DM Jeannette on info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com

 

CONTACT METHOD 

https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/

YOUTUBE

LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram

 

Podcast Description

 

Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international business to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.

In this episode, Jeannette speaks to Chris Hope. He is the Senior Partner of Dawson&acute;s estate agents, Swansea&acute;s dominant independent agency. Chris talks about his 40+ years working in the property market. Weaving advice into the conversation that any entrepreneur, property investor, or developer can apply to their own business.
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Chris explains how he and his partners have built their brand, found success by working with other agencies, and successfully weathered difficult trading circumstances. He provides an insight into what is likely to happen to the property post-Co-vid. As well as sharing details of how the process of buying and selling UK properties is evolving.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
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<ul>
<li>When you get to the top, don&acute;t sit back and relax - it&acute;s all too easy to fall backwards</li>
<li>Use role models and mentors to show you the way</li>
<li>Learn from the mistakes of others</li>
<li>A strong business team is made up of people with different skills, points of view and approaches</li>
<li>Work with companies in your field, who are not your direct competitors &amp; look for win-wins</li>
<li>Learn from what your competitors are doing. Rebrand and tweak it to make your own.</li>
<li>Networking is all about building real relationships.</li>
<li>Learn to listen properly. It is the only way to understand what your client genuinely wants.</li>
<li>Talent is hard to find, so look after your staff</li>
<li>In hard times, looking after your business first is vital - if there's no business nobody has a job</li>
<li>The way Dawsons as agents work now, greatly reduces the chances of a sale falling through.</li>
<li>Good agents ensure investors do not waste their time on properties that can't be developed in the way they want</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It&rsquo;s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you&rsquo;d like to join Jeannette&rsquo;s FREE Mastermind just DM Jeannette on jl@jeannettelinfootassociates.com
&nbsp;
BEST MOMENTS
&lsquo;I think a good blend of different people and different disciplines...has been key to our success. &acute;
&lsquo;You can learn a lot by just sitting at a table having no agenda and listening.&rsquo;
&lsquo;If somebody gets the better of you, learn from it and find a way of doing it differently.&rsquo;
&lsquo;You have to look after the business first before you can look after the staff.&rsquo;
&nbsp;
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series
&nbsp;
ABOUT THE GUEST
Chris Hope joined the originating Dawsons company (David Henry, Malcolm Jones) in late 1977 and became&nbsp;an area director when the company was purchased by Abbey National in 1986 under the Cornerstone brand.&nbsp; Dawsons was created in 1991 and Chris remains as the senior partner and is still very active in the business.&nbsp; He also oversees the Fine &amp; Country Swansea brand, and actively supports the Relocation Agent Network and the industry charity Agents Giving.&nbsp; Chris is a family man and a keen sportsman, plus a very proud supporter of The Swans FC.&nbsp; In his spare time Chris enjoys his coastal surroundings in Swansea and takes part in a variety of water sports.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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CONTACT METHOD&nbsp;
<a href="http://www.dawsons.co.uk">www.dawsonsproperty.co.uk</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DawsonsPropertySwansea">https://www.facebook.com/DawsonsPropertySwansea</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/DawsonsProperty">https://twitter.com/DawsonsProperty</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawsons-swansea-estate-agents/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawsons-swansea-estate-agents/</a>
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ABOUT THE HOST
Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.
&nbsp;
Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity &amp; inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It&rsquo;s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you&rsquo;d like to join Jeannette&rsquo;s FREE Mastermind just DM Jeannette on info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com
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CONTACT METHOD&nbsp;
https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/
YOUTUBE
LinkedIn
Facebook
Instagram
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Podcast Description
&nbsp;
Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold &amp; Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of &lsquo;big&rsquo; international business to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying &lsquo;true&rsquo; to yourself is the order of the day.

Brave Bold Brilliant is where business leaders, entrepreneurs and their teams come to be inspired, challenged and equipped with the tools for growth and success. 

Here on Brave Bold Brilliant podcast, Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences in business and life, gaining first-hand insight into how they unleashed their potential to become Brave Bold Brilliant.

From the boardroom tables of big international businesses to the exciting world of entrepreneurs it's all about stepping up to the next level while staying true to yourself.

Brave Bold Brilliant is where business leaders, entrepreneurs and their teams come to be inspired, challenged and equipped with the tools for growth and success.&nbsp;
Here on Brave Bold Brilliant podcast, Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences in business and life, gaining first-hand insight into how they unleashed their potential to become Brave Bold Brilliant.
From the boardroom tables of big international businesses to the exciting world of entrepreneurs it's all about stepping up to the next level while staying true to yourself.

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