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The Rainmaker Podcast
Agent Rainmaker
85 episodes
2 days ago
The Rainmaker Podcast, hosted by Sally Lawson, is designed to help you grow your letting agency. With over 30 years of experience, Sally shares strategies to increase revenue, increase profit, and create automated lead generation for letting agents. As a letting agency business coach with Agent Rainmaker, Sally has helped agents add over £78,000,000 in revenue through her lettings agency training since 2016. This podcast features coaching sessions and interviews with top successes, movers & shakers of the industry to help letting agents achieve a 30% profitability model and beyond.
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The Rainmaker Podcast, hosted by Sally Lawson, is designed to help you grow your letting agency. With over 30 years of experience, Sally shares strategies to increase revenue, increase profit, and create automated lead generation for letting agents. As a letting agency business coach with Agent Rainmaker, Sally has helped agents add over £78,000,000 in revenue through her lettings agency training since 2016. This podcast features coaching sessions and interviews with top successes, movers & shakers of the industry to help letting agents achieve a 30% profitability model and beyond.
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The Rainmaker Podcast
How to Double Revenue and Get Your Life Back

Get Your Tickets for Agent Rainmaker Live 2025: https://bit.ly/AgentRainmakerLive


In this episode of The Rainmaker Podcast, Sally Lawson is joined by Dawn Bennett of Agent Rainmaker and James Allen of Allen Residential. Two letting agency experts who’ve mastered the art of optimisation, growth, and stepping back from the day-to-day grind.

James shares how he went from working every hour under the sun to running a business that practically runs itself. Tripling turnover, multiplying profit, and finally reclaiming his time. Dawn explains how restructuring operations, redefining roles, and empowering staff can turn chaos into consistency and profit.

Together, they reveal the strategies that let letting agents double their revenue, halve their workload, and create a business that works for them, not the other way around.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in your agency, this episode will show you what’s possible when you stop being an operator and start being a business owner.


Join our free Facebook Group for Letting Agents ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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1 week ago
30 minutes 52 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
How to Buy Your Competition (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money)

Get Your Tickets for Agent Rainmaker Live 2025: https://www.agentrainmaker.live/?utm_source=social


In this episode of The Rainmaker Podcast, Sally Lawson sits down with Rhiannon Llewellyn of Lang Llewellyn & Co. and Robert Love of Abbey Sales & Lettings, two letting agency owners who have collectively completed over a dozen acquisitions between them.

They share what really happens behind the scenes when you buy another agency. From spotting red flags and uncovering hidden skeletons to valuing businesses, retaining landlords, and integrating staff without chaos. Rhiannon reveals how she’s completed six acquisitions in just three years, while Robert shares the key lessons that keep his deals clean, fast, and profitable.

If you’ve ever thought about growing your letting agency through acquisition, this episode pulls back the curtain on exactly how to do it and what to avoid at all costs...


Join our free Facebook Group for Letting Agents ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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1 week ago
38 minutes 59 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
Adapting to the Biggest Legal Shake-Up in Lettings

Get Your Tickets for Agent Rainmaker Live 2025: https://www.agentrainmaker.live/?utm_source=social


In this episode of The Rainmaker Podcast, Sally Lawson is joined by Sophie Lang of Lang Llewellyn & Co. and David Smith of JMW Solicitors to unpack the Renters’ Rights Bill, one of the most significant pieces of legislation the lettings industry has faced in decades.

Together, they explore what the Bill really means for letting agents and landlords, from the end of fixed-term tenancies and the removal of Section 21 to new rules on rent increases, advance payments, and compliance responsibilities. Sophie shares the practical realities of adapting processes within an agency, while David explains the legal implications and timelines agents must prepare for.

If you want clarity on how to navigate the changes, protect your landlords, and turn compliance into opportunity, this conversation will give you the expert guidance you need.


Join our free Facebook Group for Letting Agents ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

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1 month ago
40 minutes 39 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
The AI Bot That Convert Landlords While You Sleep

Get Your Tickets for Agent Rainmaker Live 2025: https://www.agentrainmaker.live/?utm_source=social


In this forward-looking episode of The Rainmaker Podcast, Sally Lawson is joined by Gemma Warne and Jon Charles from Agent Marketer, two experts at the forefront of AI and digital marketing in the property sector.


Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping lettings: from 24/7 bots that book landlord appointments while you sleep, to reactivating old databases, automating lead nurture, and transforming the economics of agency staffing. They also discuss the cost advantages of AI compared with traditional teams or VAs, and share what the future holds for agencies that embrace or resist this technology.


If you’re ready to evolve, increase appointments, and stay relevant in the AI age, this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss.


Learn more about Agent Marketer:

https://www.agent-marketer.com/


Join our free Facebook Group for Letting Agents ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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1 month ago
47 minutes 39 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
Lessons from Agents Adding Millions through Scaling, Restructuring & Acquisitions

Since 2016, Sally Lawson has been helping letting and estate agency owners unlock growth, increase profits, and build businesses that run without them. Through proven strategies that have collectively generated over £78 million in additional revenue.

In this special episode of The Rainmaker Podcast, taken from our Level Up Launch event, Sally is joined by Ali Durrant and a panel of successful letting agents who have restructured, scaled, and transformed their businesses using modern strategies.

From converting the 82% of landlords not using agents, to scaling profit margins beyond 30%, leveraging AI, launching high-performing funnels, and even acquiring other agencies. This episode is packed with real-world examples and step-by-step tactics.

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1 month ago
1 hour 35 minutes 58 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
The Real Reason You’re Losing Instructions with Tony Morris

Since 2016, Sally Lawson has been helping letting and estate agency owners unlock growth, increase profits, and build businesses that run without them. Through proven strategies that have collectively generated over £78 million in additional revenue.


In this episode of The Rainmaker Podcast, Sally is joined once again by international sales expert Tony Morris, a master at helping estate agents scale their instructions, command higher fees, and convert more business without spending a penny more on marketing.


Together, they dive deep into The Real Reason You’re Losing Instructions. Revealing why most agents are missing out on opportunities before the market appraisal stage, and how small shifts in behaviour, confidence, and customer experience can dramatically boost conversions.


From the power of first impressions and meeting all decision makers, to mastering differentiation, commanding your fee with confidence, and converting more instructions with proven scripts and strategies. This episode is packed with practical takeaways you can implement straight away.


If you’re ready to win more instructions, charge your worth, and turn more valuations into signed contracts, this is one you can’t afford to miss.


Key Moments:

01:10 – Why agents really lose instructions

03:12 – First impressions that cost you business

09:08 – The myth of ‘losing on fee’

18:04 – Lessons from overseas agents

20:49 – Converting more instructions


Resources:

Download Tony’s free "47 Strategies To Treble Your Listings" guide ⁠here⁠.


Learn about the "Treble Your Listings Bootcamp" ⁠here⁠.


Join our free Facebook Group for Letting Agents ⁠here⁠.

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2 months ago
27 minutes 23 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
Why Most Agents Are Failing at Sales (And the Simple Fix That Changes Everything)

Since 2016, Sally Lawson has been helping letting and estate agency owners unlock growth, increase profits, and build businesses that run without them — through proven strategies that have collectively generated over £78 million in additional revenue.

In this game-changing episode of The Rainmaker Podcast, Sally is joined by international sales expert Tony Morris — a dynamic force in the estate agency world, known for transforming underperforming sales teams into confident, consistent closers.

Now, Sally and Tony have joined forces to co-found Agency Titans — a new business dedicated to helping estate agents grow faster, build high-performance teams, and take control of their revenue with modern, scalable strategies.

From outdated lead gen and undervalued fees to the real reasons most agents are failing to convert — this episode unpacks it all, with powerful insights and practical takeaways you can implement immediately.

If you're ready to stand out in a crowded market, win more instructions, increase your fees, and finally fix your sales department — this is the episode you didn’t know you needed.


Key Moments:

06:15 - Why most estate agents are struggling to win instructions — and the real reason it's not about competition, but about clarity and confidence.
14:47 - The one shift that can increase your instruction conversion rate by 25–30%, even in a saturated or disrupted market.
28:19 - The goldmine in your database: how to recover lost valuations, withdrawn listings and vendor leads you already paid for.
36:41 - How Tony identified the top 47 strategies used by the most successful agents — and why most businesses are only doing a handful.
45:10 - Why your negotiators are struggling with fees — and how to turn them into confident, value-driven sales professionals.


Resources:

Download Tony’s free "47 Strategies To Treble Your Listings" guide here.


Learn about the "Treble Your Listings Bootcamp" here.


Join our free Facebook Group for Letting Agents here.

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4 months ago
29 minutes 6 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
Breaking the "We've Always Done It That Way" Mindset that Transformed Maxine's Agency

Since 2016, Sally Lawson has been transforming letting agencies, helping agents collectively generate over £78 million in additional revenue through expert coaching and proven strategies with Agent Rainmaker.

In this inspiring episode of The Rainmaker Podcast, Sally is joined by long-time letting agency owner Maxine Lester, who shares the bold changes she made to revolutionise her business.

From reducing her team size by 25% while increasing revenue by 35%, to streamlining operations, embracing outsourcing, and breaking the "we've always done it that way" mindset—Maxine reveals the real story behind building a more profitable, efficient, and empowered agency.

If you're feeling stuck in outdated systems, overstaffed and overwhelmed, or simply want to make your agency work smarter (not harder), this episode is full of practical insights and powerful mindset shifts.


Key Moments covered in this episode:

00:00 – The cost of overstaffing in lettings

02:06 – The mindset shift that changed everything

05:21 – Streamlining processes to boost productivity

07:55 – Embracing outsourcing & building a global team

12:06 – Charging for value & eliminating “free free”

15:21 – Letting go of legacy habits to lead better


If you feel your business needs some optimisation, click this link to schedule a call in our diary:

https://www.lettingagency.training/sales-page-336836601695207822274


Download our free Ultimate Letting Agency Growth Guide:

https://www.lettingagency.training/54-ways-website1623165073122


Join our free Facebook Group for Letting Agents:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/agentrainmaker/

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6 months ago
20 minutes 17 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
The BIGGEST Fear Letting Agents Face—And How to Overcome It to Scale

Since 2016, Sally Lawson has been transforming letting agencies, helping agents collectively generate over £78 million in additional revenue through expert coaching and proven strategies with Agent Rainmaker.

In this special CEO panel episode of The Rainmaker Podcast, Sally Lawson is joined by leading letting agents—Robert Love, Rhiannon Llewellyn, David Adams, Harriet Kirby, and Philip Boyden.

They share how they transitioned from working in their businesses to leading their businesses, unlocking growth, optimising operations, and successfully delegating key responsibilities.

If you’re struggling to step back and scale up, this episode is packed with game-changing insights.

Listen along to learn how this is possible, and how letting agents (like you) can also easily achieve this success too!


Key Moments covered in this episode:

00:37 - The turning point
02:05 - Overcoming the fear of delegation
05:46 - Shift from an employee mindset to a CEO mindset

07:28 - Building a trustworthy team
11:13 - The challenges of letting go
13:03 - Measuring success after stepping back
14:21 - What’s next for each CEO’s growth journey?


If you feel your business needs some optimisation, click this link to schedule a call in our diary:

https://www.lettingagency.training/sales-page-336836601695207822274


Download our free Ultimate Letting Agency Growth Guide:

https://www.lettingagency.training/54-ways-website1623165073122


Join our free Facebook Group for Letting Agents:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/agentrainmaker/

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8 months ago
17 minutes 14 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
THIS Simple Strategy Added £2Million Revenue To Robert's Letting Agency

Sally Lawson has been offering letting agency coaching through Agent Rainmaker since 2016 and as a result, has helped agents add over £78Million additional revenue to their businesses combined.


In this episode of The Rainmaker Podcast we meet Robert Love, a letting agent who began his Agent Rainmaker journey back in 2023. Since then, he has taken his business from strength to strength; streamlining, optimising and adding revenue (£2Million to be exact!).


Listen along to learn how this is possible, and how letting agents (like you) can also easily achieve this success too!


Key Moments covered in this episode:

03:02 - Common challenges letting agents face when managing day-to-day operations.

07:25 - The importance of stepping away from daily tasks to focus on business growth.

10:33 - How to identify bottlenecks in your business and start addressing them.

16:06 - The opportunity cost of handling everything yourself as a business owner.

20:33 - Delegation strategies to lighten your workload and focus on priorities.

24:05 - Why mindset shifts are crucial for transitioning to a business owner role.

27:54 - Steps to build a sustainable and scalable business structure.


Learn more about our Workshop with Sally Lawson here:

https://www.agencyoptimisationworkshop.co.uk/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast


If you feel your business needs some optimisation, click this link to schedule a call in our diary:

https://www.lettingagency.training/sales-page-336836601695207822274


Download our free Ultimate Letting Agency Growth Guide:

https://www.lettingagency.training/54-ways-website1623165073122


Join our free Facebook Group for Letting Agents:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/agentrainmaker/

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9 months ago
39 minutes 20 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
From Overworked to In Control: The First Step to Freedom for Letting Agents

Our Agent Rainmaker growth strategies, led by Sally Lawson, have revolutionised the way letting agents run their businesses - resulting in £78,000,000 additional revenue added collectively since 2016.


Sally recently hosted a session for Belvoir, where she shared the key challenges letting agents face right now, and the practical steps that can be taken to step back from the day-to-day operation and focus on growing the business.


Listen along to learn how you too, as a business owner, can step back from the daily running of business and free up your time.


Key Moments of this episode:


01:07 - Identifying the key challenges that stop letting agents from prioritising growing their business.

07:27 - Simple ways to delegate tasks, offloading workload without the need for a huge team.

09:46 - Ways you can recognise your top priority and goal in your letting agency.

12:26 - How ot be the business owner that your agency needs you to be.

16:02 - Tips for holding yourself accountable. Learn how to shift your mindset to that of a business owner.

20:19 - Ways you can build a reliable team and business structure.

30:50 - Invest in yourself - why personal development is as crucial as business growth.


We hope you enjoy this episode. If you feel your business needs some optimisation, click this link to schedule a call in our diary:

https://www.lettingagency.training/sales-page-336836601695207822274


Download our free Ultimate Letting Agency Growth Guide:

https://www.lettingagency.training/54-ways-website1623165073122


Join our free Facebook Group for Letting Agents:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/agentrainmaker/

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10 months ago
36 minutes 28 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
The Future Of Lead Generation For Letting Agents With AI

Since 2016, Sally Lawson has ran hundreds of letting agency coaching workshops, teaching agents up and down the country how to grow their business.

In this episode of The Rainmaker Podcast, Sally is joined by lead generation expert Gemma Warne, who has worked with hundreds of letting agents to build more efficient lead generation systems.

Listen along as Sally and Gemma discuss the evolution of lead generation and marketing for letting agents from the 90's to today's digital landscape.

Gemma also shares practical steps for generating leads using online funnels, explains how to attract the right client avatars, and reveals the brand new AI tool you can use to convert more leads into landlords on your books!


Key Moments

02:03 - How lead generation has shifted over the decades, from traditional advertising methods to today's online funnels.

04:50 - Gemma shares the steps to generate leads through funnels and attract specific avatars.

06:47 - What is a funnel?

10:34 - Gemma explains how Your Marketing Hub works.

13:08 - The importance of having a database system.

16:14 - How much should you spend on ads to generate leads?

18:30 - How Your Marketing Hub can be a useful tool to track your customer journey.

21:09 - Addressing different landlords and tailoring your marketing approach.

24:19 - Gemma shares a day to day example of generating, following up and nurturing leads to maximise engagement and conversion.

26:34 - How an AI chatbot can assist in communication and attract specific landlord types, enhancing interaction and conversion.


If you're interested in optimising your business, click this link & schedule a call to see how we can help you:

https://www.lettingagency.training/sales-page-336836601695207822274


Download our free Ultimate Letting Agency Growth Guide:

https://www.lettingagency.training/54-ways-website1623165073122


Join our free Facebook Group for Letting Agents:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/agentrainmaker/

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11 months ago
30 minutes 49 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
The Impact Of The Renters Rights Bill: What It Means For Your Letting Agency

In this episode of the Rainmaker Podcast, Sally Lawson is joined by industry experts; Sophie Lang Director/owner of Lang Llewellyn & Co and Dawn Bennett, Operations and Compliance Manager here at Agent Rainmaker.

Listen along as they discuss the complex implications of the Renters Rights Bill for letting agents. Discover practical advice, industry insights and actionable steps looking to stay ahead of the Renters Rights Bill.


Key Moments

00:00 - Introduction.

03:19 - Sophie and Dawn discuss whether the legislation balances the needs of landlords and tenants, offering their perspectives on potential challenges.

06:22 - Dawn shares the key impacts around the Renters Rights Bill.

09:02 - Sophie shares what landlords are most fearful of.

10:55 - 2 ways to regain possession of a property.

13:01 - Dawn shares the concerns with evictions and court times.

13:34 - Sophie shares the realisation of limitations of the legislation.

14:42 - Dawn shares the challenges with the headlines compared to the practicalities.

15:33 - Sophie discusses the challenges for tenants and landlord in arrears.

16:20 - Dawn shares the timescales of section 8.

17:33 - Will there be a fixed term tenancy?

17:16 - Sophie discusses the removal of the fixed term tenancy and implications for landlords.

19:18 - How do letting agents prepare for this legislation?

24:59 - Dawn shares the challenges with Section 13 processes.

28:30 - Sophie discusses the value of training staff.

30:51 - How can letting agents educate landlords?

31:39 - Dawn shares offering resources like webinars can help landlords stay informed.

35:03 - Legislation requirements and risks; necessity of landlord registration on the database, potential fines, prosecutions and stricter regulations.

38:03 - Dawn discusses the lack of enforcement that leaves landlords vulnerable.

41:24 - Sophie shares advice on evaluating processes and fees.


If you feel your business needs some optimisation, click this link to schedule a call in our diary:

https://www.lettingagency.training/sales-page-336836601695207822274


Download our free Ultimate Letting Agency Growth Guide:

https://www.lettingagency.training/54-ways-website1623165073122


Join our free Facebook Group for Letting Agents:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/agentrainmaker/

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11 months ago
43 minutes 55 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
How to Scale Your Letting Agency Without Sacrificing Your Time or Sanity

The letting agency growth strategies coached by Sally Lawson have helped agents to optimise their agencies and become the business owner they set out to be.


Sally shares an insight into the journey of stepping away from the chaos in the business life and redefining what work life balance means.


In this Agent Rainmaker podcast episode, Sally dives into the real challenges letting agency owners face in achieving work-life balance.

Many agency owners find themselves in a cycle of stress, long hours, and a growing workload that never seems to ease.

Listen along as Sally shares powerful strategies to help you reclaim your time and focus on growth without sacrificing your well-being.

You’ll pick up some ideas of how to step out of daily operations, manage your workload with effective delegation and outsourcing, and develop high-value, low-maintenance services that increase profits.

Discover how to scale your agency profitably, reduce stress, and finally enjoy real time off—yes, even holidays without your work phone.

If you’re ready to grow your business while achieving the life balance you deserve, this episode is for you!


Key Moments

00:00 - Introduction.

00:50 - Sally shares her background about getting out of the businesses.

02:14 - Sally shares what work life balance is.

02:53 - Make a decision to what your work day looks life.

03:48 - Knowing everything is holding you back.

04:47 - What type of life do you want?

06:07 - How to streamline the chaos in the business.

09:25 - Where does this chaos come from?

10:08 - What do letting agents sell? Are you giving away your time?

12:34 - Simplify to amplify your business.

14:06 - No more bespoke services and create systems and processes to run your business.

15:15 - What is going in your terms and conditions?

17:14 - Can you delegate or outsource tasks?

20:02 - Become the business owner you want to be and grow your business.

24:50 - Add revenue with additional services.

28:36 - Delegate effectively and take staff to the next level.

34:28 - Top tip on recruitment to get yourself out of the business.

36:00 Do you see yourself as a business owner or a letting agent?


If you feel your business needs some optimisation, click this link to schedule a call in our diary:

https://www.lettingagency.training/sales-page-336836601695207822274


Download our free Ultimate Letting Agency Growth Guide:

https://www.lettingagency.training/54-ways-website1623165073122


Join our free Facebook Group for Letting Agents:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/agentrainmaker/

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1 year ago
41 minutes 45 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
Ads vs. Acquisitions: Which Is The Best Strategy For Growing Your Letting Agency?

Through our letting agency coaching with Sally Lawson, we have noticed two strategies stand out the most for the fastest way to grow a letting agency business.


In this podcast episode, listen along as Rhiannon Llewellyn and Gemma Warne battle it out on which is the better strategy. Is it acquiring portfolios, or is its driving traffic through ads?


Rhiannon and business partner Sophie Lang have taken their letting agency on an incredible journey since working with Agent Rainmaker. When they first met us, they weren't business owners - and we have seen them go from managing 300 properties to over 1000 properties through growth by acquisitions, making them the largest letting agency in Cornwall. This incredible growth crowned them the Agent Rainmaker's of the Year in 2023.

Our in house lead generation expert Gemma Warne has seen hundreds of leads being generated for letting agency businesses over the past 4 years. Co-director of our sister company Agent Marketer, Gemma has achieved as high as a 54x return on ad spend for letting agency businesses.


Key Moments:

02:28 - Rhiannon shares her background in a Sales and Lettings agency and the transformation of acquiring properties.

03:27 - Gemma shares how she has helped letting agents drive hundreds of leads into their business.

04:08 - How Rhiannon has grown her business with acquisitions.

4:54 - Gemma talks about the benefit of running ads to get different lead types.

06:12 - Rhiannon shares about acquiring other businesses and getting a database.

06:30 - Knowing your customer journey.

07:49 - Talent acquisition and being able to acquire staff from the business.

08:12 - Can AI help to convert leads?

09:38 - Rhiannon discusses the staff benefit from acquisitions.

10:00 - Gemma uncovers AI working leads.

10:41 - Become a recognisable brand and boost your presence for more inquiries into your office.

12:28 - Rhiannon shares about brand awareness with acquiring a student portfolio.

13:47 - Rhiannon discusses the growth in acquisition expansion into new areas.

14:20 - Gemma shares the benefits of running ads for time poor letting agents

17:12 - Do ads have a better return on investment in comparison to acquisitions?

If you feel your business needs some optimisation, click this link to schedule a call in our diary:

https://www.lettingagency.training/sales-page-336836601695207822274


Download our free Ultimate Letting Agency Growth Guide:

https://www.lettingagency.training/54-ways-website1623165073122


Join our free Facebook Group for Letting Agents:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/agentrainmaker/

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1 year ago
19 minutes 22 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
Letting Agent Achieves 148% Increase in Revenue in 12 Months

Sally Lawson's Letting Agency Growth strategies have been proven time and time again to grow estate and letting agency businesses.


In this episode of The Rainmaker Podcast, Sally is joined by Estate & Letting Agent James Allen, as he shares his story of growing his business through our membership programme.


James joined the estate agency world in the late 90's, starting as a junior for a local independent agency. Fast forward to 2005, he then set up his own business, which came with a sea of challenges (as most businesses do!).

James found Agent Rainmaker, and has taken his business from strength to strength as a result of implementing our strategies. He has now achieved over £650,000 additional revenue (148% increase). Follow along on his incredible story with the key moments below.


Key Moments:

01:05 - James shares how he started in this industry

01:31 - How James went on to start his own Estate Agency

02:18 - The challenges James faced when starting his own business

05:13 - James shares his incredible success as a result of implementing Agent Rainmaker strategies

06:49 - Why did James decide to sign up with Agent Rainmaker?

08:56 - How the membership accountability meetings helped James achieve his success

11:44 - What is James' letting agency business like now?

13:25 - Sally shares how being on vs. off "the tools" can make or break your business

14:51 - James shares the difference getting off the tools made for his business

17:01 - The challenges James faced in implementing Agent Rainmaker strategies

18:31 - James shares how it feels to be running a successful business now

19:49 - Sally shares the one thing letting agents keep doing that they shouldn't do

20:35 - James shares his thoughts on how most letting agents operate right now

23:02 - Where to next? James shares his future plans for the business

24:43 - Sally shares the 3 things to grow your estate agency or letting agency business


As mentioned in this episode, we are running our 2 day annual conference for letting agents who want to scale their business. Learn more and book tickets here:

https://www.agentrainmaker.live/?utm_source=social


If you feel your business needs some optimisation, click this link to schedule a call in our diary:

https://www.lettingagency.training/sales-page-336836601695207822274


Download our free Ultimate Letting Agency Growth Guide:

https://www.lettingagency.training/54-ways-website1623165073122


Join our free Facebook Group for Letting Agents:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/agentrainmaker/

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1 year ago
26 minutes 38 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
From "Tenancy Manager" to Lettings Director (& £435k Additional Revenue)

At Agent Rainmaker, we offer Letting Agency Coaching on how to grow your business. Harriet Kirby attended our training, optimised her business and has an incredible story to share as a result...


Her journey has seen her go from being a Director, working as what she calls a "glorified tenancy manager" - stuck on the tools of the day to day operations, to being a business owner with an efficient team growing the business.


Harriet joined Sally in our studio for this podcast episode. Follow along with the key moments below.


Key moments:

00:46 - The challenges Letting Agents face

01:40 - When Harriet found Agent Rainmaker

03:05 - How Harriet became a Director

04:15 - Harriet shares how she was stuck still working on the tools as a "glorified tenancy manager" whilst she was a Director

05:18 - What is the difference between a staff member and a director?

06:07 - Harriet shares how it feels operating as a Director vs. a staff member

06:24 - Harriet shares how her team have responded to the changes in her letting agency

06:55 - Sally shares a common challenge she sees in many letting agents

07:15 - Harriet shares her teams views on her no longer working on the tools

07:36 - Why the change in mindset and taking action is crucial for business growth

08:32 - Common reasons why letting agents do not want to step away from the day to day running of the business

08:49 - What is Harriet's day to day life like now?

09:57 - Harriet shares the growth her business has seen since being on her journey with Agent Rainmaker

12:00 - Harriet shares how optimising her letting agency business has created a ripple effect of change for her personal life (holidays, mum hours and more!)

12:16 - What does the future hold for Harriet's business?


As mentioned in this episode, you can book in a call to speak to one of our team. If you feel your business needs some optimisation, click this link to schedule a call in our diary:

https://www.lettingagency.training/sales-page-336836601695207822274


Download our free Ultimate Letting Agency Growth Guide:

https://www.lettingagency.training/54-ways-website1623165073122


Join our free Facebook Group for Letting Agents:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/agentrainmaker/

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1 year ago
13 minutes 36 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
Sally Lawson's Top Marketing Tips for Letting Agents

In this episode of the Rainmaker podcast, Sally Lawson shares the top marketing strategies for letting agents that are working right now, including the most effective letting agency marketing funnels.

Marketing has become complex, and we are finding that many agents looking to increase landlord leads into their businesses each month.

Here, Sally takes you through some of the top strategies Letting Agents can implement to start seeing 100+ new leads dropping into their database.

In this episode, Sally invites longstanding member of our Agent Rainmaker community, Vito, to share his thoughts on the marketing he embraced for his business and the success he had as a result of that.


Key Moments

1:08 Making marketing simple for your letting agency

1:25 3 Types of letting agency marketing

4:00 Content Creation for agency

7:06 Letting Agency CRM Systems (Building your database)

8:11 Team based marketing

8:42 Automate Your Digital Marketing

9:33 Building funnels for your letting agency

10:04 Types of avatars letting agents should target

10:54 Best Funnels that convert landlords

12:16 Downloads, guides and webinars

14:12 How we generated £50,000 from one webinar

16:16 Off market funnel

18:31 Guest Vito discusses about off market funnels

22:31 On Market Property funnel

23:49 Statistics from the funnels

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1 year ago
27 minutes 45 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
The Challenges Letting Agents Are Facing Right Now (And How You Can Fix Them)

In this episode of the Rainmaker podcast, Sally Lawson discusses the challenges Letting Agents are facing in our ever-changing industry.

As a Letting Agency business owner, it can be challenging dealing with the day to day that operating your business throws at you. However, there are ways to overcome the challenges and build a robust system for growth.

Listen along to hear just a handful of the strategies we are teaching on our letting agency coaching sessions, and how with just a slight tweak in your mindset and a few changes made to your business, you too, can get your letting agency moving in the right direction.


a robust business and prepare for the changes to come in the future.


Key moments

0:38 The changing world and RoPA

2:06 The opportunity for revenue so be prepared

2:56 Marketing Strategies

4:05 Legislation

5:01 The value of business database

6:16 Build a robust business

7:04 Own you leads and data

8:46 Control your Marketing

10:11 Prepare your battlefield

11:31 Find the best in the business

11:53 Build your sales team

14:20 Nurture your client

15:17 Simplify your services

17:20 Focus on your avatars

19:54 Systemise you business

21:13 Run the business you want

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1 year ago
23 minutes 54 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
Generate More Revenue And Profit For Your Letting Agency!

In this podcast episode, Sally Lawson interviews five Letting Agents who have successfully optimised their Letting Agency business. We hear from Ali Durrant, David Adams, Len Taylor, Harriet Kirby and Samantha Troy who discuss their business growth journey, sharing their mindset of overcoming their doubts and gaining confidence to take action to make the massive changes in their Letting Agency.


Sally is also joined by Lead Generation Specialist, Gemma Warne, who shares revenue statistics from Letting Agents taking on digital marketing and getting more landlords.


Key moments


04:45 Introducing Ali Durrant

06:42 How Ali Converted Landlords

07:48 How To Engage With Your Landlords

09:25 Nurture Your Landlords

10:45 50k Webinar

13:05 Restructuring The Business

16:24 How Letting Agents Can Get More Landlords

20:26 Introducing David Adams

21:57 David Adams Shares About The Business Transformation

26:29 The Mindset of David Adams And His Business

28:31 Introducing Gemma Warne

30:30 Gemma Shares Revenue Statistics

35:21 Introducing Len

36:29 How Len Made 500k Additional Revenue In Five Weeks

40:58 Introducing Harriet Kirby

41:39 Harriet Shares Her Journey After Attending Bootcamp

44:24 How To Get Yourself Out The Business

46:17 Harriet Shares The Results

46:47 Generated 50k Addition Revenue From Funnels

47:33 Introducing Samantha Troy

49:09 Samantha's Business Growth Journey

54:49 Samantha Shares Her Results

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1 year ago
58 minutes 8 seconds

The Rainmaker Podcast
The Rainmaker Podcast, hosted by Sally Lawson, is designed to help you grow your letting agency. With over 30 years of experience, Sally shares strategies to increase revenue, increase profit, and create automated lead generation for letting agents. As a letting agency business coach with Agent Rainmaker, Sally has helped agents add over £78,000,000 in revenue through her lettings agency training since 2016. This podcast features coaching sessions and interviews with top successes, movers & shakers of the industry to help letting agents achieve a 30% profitability model and beyond.