From Failed Rock Star to Marketing Maverick - A Chat with Toby Martin

This week on The Utterly Indispensable Podcast for Estate Agents, we dive deep into one of the most fascinating career journeys you'll ever hear. Meet Toby Martin - a man whose winding path from failed rock star to comedy club struggler, from terrifying secondary school classrooms to lettings director boardrooms, has somehow led him to become one of the property industry's most innovative marketing minds.

Toby's story is proof that life rarely follows a straight line. What started as dreams of musical stardom and stand-up comedy glory eventually evolved into a passion for property that now helps estate agents across the country stand out from the crowd. As the West Country Regional Executive for ARLA Propertymark, a trustee for The Propertymark Trust, and a mentor with Agents Together, Toby has built a reputation for being bold, innovative, and memorably different.

In our conversation, Toby reveals how every seemingly unrelated chapter of his life - the stage fright from bombing comedy gigs, the communication skills honed in rowdy classrooms, the creativity from his musical pursuits - has contributed to his unique approach to property marketing. His prolific social media presence across LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram has earned him industry accolades and something close to a cult following among property professionals.

The real magic of Toby's story lies in his philosophy: just put one foot in front of the other, because you never know where you might end up. At each stage of his journey, he had no idea where he was heading, yet every experience was building toward something bigger.

This episode is packed with marketing takeaways that will help your agency cut through the noise, plus an inspiring reminder that your seemingly random experiences might just be preparing you for something extraordinary. Whether you're struggling to make your mark or looking for fresh ways to differentiate your business, Toby's insights will leave you thinking differently about your own journey.