Send us a textWhat does it take to transform a family run business into a thriving estate agency while balancing life as a parent? In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Driscoll, who made the leap from a career in quantity surveying and construction management to leading M&M Estates in Gravesend. Sarah shares how she shifted her mindset from working in the business to working on it, creating a sustainable model for growth that isn’t about chasing rapid expansion but about building a business that truly works for her and her team.At the heart of Sarah’s journey is the power of trust, delegation, and empowering a team to operate independently. She opens up about the transition from employee to owner, the role her mother has played in maintaining business operations, and how she’s developed a structure that allows the agency to thrive even in her absence. For business owners looking to grow without burning out, Sarah offers a masterclass in strategic leadership, financial decision-making, and the importance of creating a strong team culture.Communication and personal branding play a huge role in standing out in the property industry, and Sarah has mastered both. She shares her insights on building meaningful client relationships, making her agency memorable in a crowded market, and using leadership by example to refine customer service. Her approach to coaching and mentoring within her business highlights the importance of constructive conversations, problem solving, and continuous improvement, all of which contribute to a strong reputation and long term success.Join hosts Mark and Rob as they dive into Sarah’s story, one of transformation, leadership, and building a business that works for you, not the other way around.Sponsors of this podcast, Iceberg Digital are setting the standard in a world full of PropTech noise and AI buzzwords. With AI prospecting that finds listings before your competitors, marketing that wins instructions by putting your brand front and centre and a CRM that transforms how your team works, this isn’t just another tool, it's what leading estate agents use to stay ahead. www.iceberg-digital.co.uk

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