Podcasts about Countrywide

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Countrywide Full Episode 14/02/2026

Countrywide Full Episode 07/02/2026

Today's guest is a self-employed estate agent working alongside Yopa.He started his career in estate agency in 2003, working his way up from a trainee negotiator to a successful branch manager, covering all aspects of the business and then regional manager for London in a national business. He's worked at some of the largest and most well known estate agents in the country, such as Haart, Countrywide and Purple Bricks before launching his own business.We discuss the importance of taking action, consistency, learning from your mistakes, overcoming market challenges, the importance of expertise, hyper-local marketing, personal brand, prospecting, health issues and loads more from a very inspiring conversation.You don't want to miss this episode if you're looking to learn from someone who has hit the ground running since starting their own estate agency 8 months ago.

Countrywide Full Episode 31/01/2026

Charles Hutchenson from Armstrong Machinery answers the question frequently asked by Countrywide's listeners.

Eight Days of Hope is deploying to Oxford, MS to assist people impacted by last weekend's crippling winter storm. Steve Tybor tells us more.

Chris Watkins speaks with industry legend John Hards about what made Countrywide a UK property powerhouse. They explore leadership, culture, training and simple disciplines that drove success, and the practical lessons today's estate and lettings agents can still apply.

Today's guest is Director of Estate Agency Operations UK at Yopa and is also a mentor with Agents Together.He's worked at some of the biggest names across estate agency, including Purplebricks, Spicerhaart and Countrywide. An experienced Sales Director and Sales Leader with a demonstrated history of succeeding in Sales and Leadership, he is skilled in developing potential and leading teams of people to have rewarding careers.In this episode, we discuss his career journey, leadership, market outlook, core strategies, self-promotion and building trust.You don't want to miss this conversation with someone who has held senior roles at some of the biggest businesses within estate agency and get an insight into what he has learnt over the years across multiple organisations.

What can today's estate agents learn from Countrywide's rise and collapse? Joined by former Group Lettings Director John Hards, we reveal what went wrong, what still matters, and how culture, training and real value can future proof agencies.

Joined by Cheryl Poole, Wexford dairy farmer, Seamus Boland, CEO of Irish Rural Link, Magaret Donnelly, Editor of the Irish Farming Independent, and Fintan Kelly, environmental pillar's Agriculture and Land Use Policy Officer.

Throughout 2025, the Countrywide team was on the open roads visiting homes and farms across the country, and here are some of the team's favorite pieces.

Chris Watkin speaks with John Hards, former Countrywide Lettings Director, on how lettings grew into a £200m business. They explore acquisitions, private equity interest, consolidation, and what agents must consider to maximise value and future proof their businesses.

For this special edition of Countrywide, we have gathered stories of Christmas preparations from across the country and sprinkled them with music from RTE Lyric FM's ever popular Choirs for Christmas competition. (For copyright reasons the full tracks performed cannot be podcast)

Countrywide 13.12.25 Full Episode

Countrywide 06/12/2025

Countrywide Full Episode 29/11/2025

Countrywide Full Episode 22/11/2025

Countrywide visited a farm in County Kildare that was flooded by recent heavy rain.

Countrywide Full Episode 15/11/2025

Countrywide Full Episode 08/11/2025.

Countrywide Full Episode 01/11/2025

Today's returning guest for a now unprecedented eight appearance is the founder of We Are Unchained, a strategic marketing consultancy that helps businesses grow faster by enhancing their market insight, strategy, activity, and talent.Over his 8 years experience in the estate agency industry, he has worked with Countrywide, Fine & Country, Keller Williams, and Knight Frank.He's also a mentor at Agents Together, Propertymark Trust Ambassador and Fractional CMO for Lemon and Lime Interiors.With over 30 years of marketing experience across multiple sectors, from startups to FTSE100, he has turned failing marketing teams around, and educated hundreds of people on the science and art of marketing.His mission is to make quality strategic marketing and practical advice accessible to every business, whether they need a virtual CMO, a one-to-one mentor, or a marketing trainer.In this episode, we discuss the results of part four of the Voice of The Agent 2025, covering topics such as how consumers are finding a property, use of AI, confidence in house prices, choosing an agent, stamp duty, brand awareness, Renters Rights, Open Rent, social media, awards, and the conveyancing process. If you've not already read part four of the report, please do contact me for a copy of it and I will happily share it with you, plus be sure to check if there are still any tickets left for The Voice of The Agent conference on 7th November at Bletchley Park, near Milton Keynes as it is going to be an amazing event.

Countrywide Full Episode 25/10/25

Matthew Brickman sits down with Ryan D. Brown to discuss why there are situations where a person loses a house to their spouse in a divorce and then has to rent without the ability to financially withstand the impact of this event.Ryan D. Brown is the Branch Manager / Mortgage Loan Originator/ Divisional Vice President of the Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations of Cross Country Mortgage. For the last 5 years in a row The Ryan Brown Team won BEST LENDER in Palm Beach County by The Palm Beach Post and won the BEST LENDER in the Treasure Coast for 2025! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

During the week, Countrywide went to the lower reaches of the river catchment and talked to a few people who describe the Blackwater as part of their lives.

A special programme on new books about farms, rural life and nature.

Dan Lanning told Oregon reporter John Canzano prior to the Penn State game that the Ducks were playing cross-country in State College fresh off a rivalry game (vs. Oregon State), while the Nittany Lions were fresh off a bye He also pointed out that Oregon is flying 15,000 miles this season, playing 7 teams with “more prep time” than Oregon has…Lincoln Riley has made the same case at USC….this shouldn't have been anything shocking to these teams coming from the West coast to a conference primarily in the middle of the country and the East coast, though….right? Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Countrywide Full Episode 27/09/2025

What can modern estate and letting agents learn from Countrywide's rise? Chris Watkin chats with John Hards, former Group Lettings Director and now Chairman of OpenBrix, about the lasting impact of branding, leadership and people in agency success. From the power of local names to why strong branch managers matter, John shares insights into the culture that made Countrywide thrive. Estate agency is, at its core, a people business. Tune in for lessons that still resonate today.

Countrywide Full Episode 13/09/2025. (For copyright reasons the full musical tracks are not available in the podcast)

Countrywide Full Episode 06/09/2025.

The people at Farming For Nature have asked 21 of their farming ambassadors all around the country to open the gates to the public tomorrow for guided farm walks. Countrywide did just that during the week, and visited a farm outside Maynooth in Co Kildare.

Countrywide Full Episode 30/08/2025

Countrywide speaks to Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture.

Countrywide decided to hop on board a traditional barge which travels along the Grand Canal from Sallins in Kildare, joining other passengers to explore the nature in and along the waterway and guided by Chris McKenna. For more, go to bargetrip.ie

Countrywide Full Episode 23/08/2025.

Countrywide Full Episode 16/08/2025

Countrywide Full Episode 09/08/2025, live from the Dublin Horse Show in the RDS.

Countrywide Full Episode 02/08/2025.

Countrywide Full Programme 26/07/2025

Ella McSweeney looks at how our relationship with the bog has changed over the past few years, from one of extraction and peat production, to one of creation and restoration.

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Countrywide Bloom Special (For copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this programme cannot be made available in the podcast)

Countrywide Full Episode 24.05.25

Countrywide Full Episode 17/05/2025

Countrywide visited a 60-acre beef farm in Tullow Co Carlow, which is also a one-stop-shop for everything from Wagyu beef boxes to yoga, and their own country fashion clothing brand. Visit https://coppenaghfarm.ie/ for more information.

In this enlightening conversation, Helen shares her journey of raising awareness about menopause and the importance of supporting women in the workplace. The discussion explores the challenges women face during menopause, the need for better education and support systems, and the impact of menopause on the gender pay gap.Helen highlights the role of community, infrastructure, and holistic health approaches in empowering women and improving their quality of life.The conversation also delves into the impact of alcohol on health and the need to design healthier communities for all.✅ Menopause awareness is crucial—education and support can transform women's experiences.✅ The gender pay gap increases for women over 40, how menopause symptoms can play a role in this.✅ Community design impacts women's health and well-being—we need better infrastructure.✅ Men as allies in menopause conversations to create real change.✅ Normalising menopause discussions is essential to breaking stigmas.✅ Loneliness is a growing public health concern, particularly for women.✅ Holistic health approaches can help manage menopause symptoms.✅ Obesity epidemic needs to be addressed as a key public health issue.More about HelenHelen is on a mission to raise awareness of menopause and help empower women with the knowledge they need to embrace this new chapter and thrive. Helen is particularly passionate about supporting women in the workplace and helping employers understand the benefits of having a positive menopause action plan that supports women in the workplace. Businesses that embrace this will see a benefit to their bottom line through better productivity, engagement and retention.Helen has held Chief Marketing Officer roles in a range of sectors with Boots, the BBC, DFS and Countrywide. She has also worked in broadcast and telecoms regulation at Ofcom and in the mobile technology sector with Motorola. She's currently a non-executive director of AIB. My Menopause Center Questionnaire  https://www.mymenopausecentre.com/menopause-questionnaire/At Her Spirit, we're building a FREE global community designed exclusively for women's activity. Join us to connect with like-minded women, discover events, and find local groups that inspire you to move more. ✨ Find your tribe. Achieve your goals. Thrive together.

On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brian Hale, founder and CEO of Mortgage Advisory Partners, about what lenders should do right now to grow their business. Hale was a featured speaker at HousingWire's Housing Economic Summit and has held leadership positions at companies including ClosingMark Financial Group, Stearns Lending, MetLife Home Loans, Countrywide, Wells Fargo and Fleet Mortgage. Related to this episode: HousingWire Economic Summit HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate stories. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Egg producers want the Government to order all free range chickens inside to protect them from bird flu. The British Free Range Egg Producers Association has told Farming Today that with rising numbers of cases of the virus, it's time to protect the national flock. In Scotland, tenant farmers are concerned about inheritance tax because of the way their farm lease system works.A new report gives a 'critical' warning about the UK's ability to feed us all, given pressures like climate change and global political instability. The report published today by the National Preparedness Commission, an independent body which describes its aim as being to make the country better prepared to withstand major shocks, warns that food supply chains are fragile and the UK 'complacent'. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.