Send us a textRebuilding isn’t about starting again. It’s about stripping back what never worked and leading with clarity.In this episode of the Estate Agency X Podcast, Patrick French from Lloyds Estate Agents shares the unfiltered reality of building, breaking, and rebuilding an estate agency. From the grind of East London lettings to a franchise implosion that tested trust, and the hard leadership decisions required to survive the 2008 financial crash.Patrick explains why scaling headcount isn’t the same as building resilience, how cutting roles protected margin, and why property management became the cash-flow foundation that kept the business alive. We also explore the difference between being busy and being effective and how rebuilding sales through brand, video, tech and proof (not hope) changed everything.This is a grounded masterclass in leadership, margin, and building an agency designed to last.Business Accelerator from Estate Agency X is built for the agents who refuse to stand still. A year of strategic workshops, expert-led learning and practical implementation designed to sharpen your brand, elevate your systems, strengthen your leadership, and grow your business with intention.Applications for the 2026 cohort are nearly full, with only one space remaining for a business ready to take that step www.estateagencyx.co.uk

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