I Sold My Estate Agency… Then Realised Retirement Wasn't for Me
What happens after you've achieved what most estate agents dream of?
Dan built a successful multi-branch estate agency, sold the business to Foxtons, took some time out... and then discovered that retirement wasn't all it was cracked up to be.
In this honest conversation, Dan shares the lessons from building and selling his business, why growing bigger doesn't always mean growing more profitable, and why he's chosen to start again in today's self-employed estate agency world.
We also discuss acquisitions, lettings, building recurring income, preparing for self-employment, and why so many agents underestimate what it really takes to build a successful business.
Whether you're thinking about starting your own agency, growing one, or wondering what life looks like after an exit, this episode is packed with practical lessons from someone who's experienced every stage of the journey.
In this episode we discuss:
- Building a five-branch estate agency from scratch
- The realities of selling to Foxtons
- Why bigger isn't always more profitable
- The mistakes business owners make as they grow
- Why lettings create long-term business value
- Starting again in the self-employed model
- The importance of collaboration and continuous learning
- Why building the business is often more rewarding than the exit itself
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