John Paul is talking about branding – the topic that regularly divides opinion. Should all promotion be around an individual or should it be the profile of the organisation that dominates? John explores the negatives and positives for both personal and corporate branding and shares how his organisation is moving forward and why the choices they have made work. This episode will help any business owner clarify what will be the right choice for their business, listen in and find out more. &n...
Feb 28, 2020•14 min•Ep. 27
In this fascinating episode, John is with his Managing Director Adele Crocker. They discuss Adele’s journey from her promotion to branch manager when John bought the estate agency she was working for through to her current role as MD. John saw something in Adele early on and she has grown into and been hugely successful in the roles she has undertaken at the Castledene Sales & Lettings culminating in her current role as Managing Director. John and Adele reflect on the critical importan...
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 26
‘Dealing with setbacks is a part of business’ As John Paul works towards his new Agency Roadmap membership site, for letting agents and estate agents going live he reflects on the reality of setbacks in different forms being part of business, whatever your industry. The bigger you become the more you are going to mess up but the real key to any situation or set back is having a plan about what you do and how you respond. John shares in detail the effective and prod...
Feb 14, 2020•16 min•Ep. 25
Business people usually have to do extra hours and do things that non business owners don’t have to do so it can be hard to get your friends and family to support you. So in this episode John explains 5 things you can do to get your family and friends on board and support your business rather than create resistance. KEY TAKEAWAYS You have to accept it’s not always going to work. People aren’t always going to agree with your choices but you and they have to accept that yo...
Jan 24, 2020•11 min•Ep. 24
In this episode John is discussing the importance of not working too hard, this can seem counter-intuitive but when you are working hard and trying to grow a business you must take the time out to recharge so that you are able to continue on successfully towards the goals you have set. As someone with extensive experience as a business owner, John knows what it’s like to do it the wrong way as well as the right way. For the first 3 years he was in business he didn’t take any holiday ...
Nov 29, 2019•15 min•Ep. 23
‘ Success is predictable because people who have kept things simple and done the basics will repeat their systems and methods.’ In this episode of Leadership revealed John provides and explains reason why doing the small, basic things consistently can have a positive effect on your business. He also gives tips on how important staying on track is and how planning can help you do this. KEY TAKEAWAYS Things may seem difficult if you’re trying to build a business in a...
Nov 15, 2019•15 min•Ep. 22
‘ In our industry, we see the glitz and the glamour the good things we don’t see the dark side the mental anguish people might go through’ Dave is very candid and open about his journey and is talking to John about it - from the start of his business through its very rapid growth and on to year 4 when it went into administration. After the company went bust Dave become very depressed and in this frank discussion he shares how he felt emoti...
Nov 08, 2019•52 min•Ep. 21
‘Where do you find the time?’ John gets asked often how he manages to fit in all of the work he does alongside his personal life. His answer to this is that he uses his time efficiently by working intensely within time windows. In this episode, John gives helpful tips that he uses himself to manage his time well. KEY TAKEAWAYS Set SMART objectives and be strict with them. These need to be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound. I do these ...
Nov 01, 2019•13 min•Ep. 20
‘ Do you buy a franchise or start up on your own ?’ This is a great podcast to help you decide whether you should be looking at a franchise or starting up on your own. John takes us through a comprehensive list of the pros and cons for each option and looks at the reasons and types of people who take on franchises and those who start up on their own. Listen in, hear the pros and cons and then decide. KEY TAKEAWAYS The franchisee PROS Sys...
Oct 24, 2019•18 min•Ep. 19
‘Don’t live somebody else’s life and stop comparing yourself to others’ It’s easy to compare yourself with someone else - it’s something we have all done. In this episode John shares why it’s important to take a holistic view and focus on yourself to get where you need to be and achieve the success you want. Listen in, expand your view and see the bigger picture. KEY TAKEAWAYS You shouldn’t compare yourself to others it’s toxic a...
Oct 17, 2019•9 min•Ep. 18
Anyone who’s been in business for some time will have felt the drowning effects of overwhelm. Incrementally, the small things pile up, until they’ve become a mountain that stands between us and our goals. It’s easy to slip down the cracks at these points, but as John discusses this week, there is a way out, and it’s simpler than you think. KEY TAKEAWAYS Overwhelm is when things get so much, that we lose inspiration, and can’t continue with our goals, meaning we end ...
Oct 10, 2019•9 min•Ep. 17
In this episode John gives top tips on how to improve the recruitment sector of your business. This includes the importance of always recruiting and making sure you keep good relations with possible candidates for future positions. KEY TAKEAWAYS One of the hardest things when running a business is recruiting new staff. When we look through CV’s we look for people whose values like up with ours and the majority of the time they don’t. ...
Aug 15, 2019•11 min•Ep. 16
Has your business ever been publicly called out on social media by an agitated customer? In this episode, John explains how to control our primal instinct of retaliating back and adding to fire, but instead using these professional tactics to resolve the situation. Handling negative feedback in the correct manner can potentially gain new clients and reinforce the trust back into your existing clients. KEY TAKEAWAYS Keep calm and take five minutes, taking a quick break to chil...
Jul 25, 2019•14 min•Ep. 15
‘Are you in business for the long haul or are you in it for a quick fix?’ John explains the importance of having longevity within your business in order to see results and be successful. He also discusses tips for being successful in the long run and the advantages of doing so. KEY TAKEAWAYS A lot of people are surprised by the amount of time it takes to become successful. This is usually because they over estimate how much they they can achieve in a year but underestimate how...
Jul 11, 2019•13 min•Ep. 14
In this episode of Leadership Revealed John explains what Askholes are, how to know whether you are one and how to deal with them. John also touches on how you can give the best advice and avoid wasting your time on people who don’t deserve it. Listen in to find out more! KEY TAKEAWAYS An Askhole is someone who will repeatedly ask for your opinion/experience and yet won’t follow your advice. The majority of the time when you ask somebod...
Jun 27, 2019•12 min•Ep. 13
John reflects on the Tenant Fee ban, its imminent implementation and the ways some have prepared, and others have not! We all have experiences to share about those people who will never take responsibility and be accountable for their own actions or inactions. Listen in to find out more about ways to improve and develop the soft skills that support effective action in any situation. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Tenant Fee Ban which comes into effect on 1 June 2019 was first announced 18 months ago a...
Jun 02, 2019•15 min•Ep. 12
It’s not new that we encounter a negative person in our social networks, may it be in your personal life, career or business. So, in this episode of the Leadership Revealed Podcast, John gives tips on how you can deal with negative people in your life. We should be wary of who we surround ourselves with since it massively affects not just your mood for the day, but the direction where you want your life should be heading. The last thing we want is to slow or push us back on our journey tow...
May 30, 2019•16 min•Ep. 11
We all have at some point had staff who didn’t perform to their fullest potential. It’s frustrating, it’s annoying and it can be costly John goes through the 5 tips that he has implemented in his business to ensure you have staff who you can either turn around to perform or you can use to manage out of the business. Understand what the issue is. It can only be three things. Is it an attitude issue – has the employee got a bad attitude or brought in outside iss...
May 02, 2019•12 min•Ep. 10
‘I see lots of friends and competitors complaining that they don’t have enough time to get stuff done’ It’s important people know how to get stuff done to progress themselves and their business, in this episode John shares the steps you need to take to get sh#t done. If you feel like you never have enough time and can’t get things done then this episode is for you, listen in and start using your time effectively and getting sh#t done. KEY TAKEAWAYS In busines...
Apr 25, 2019•22 min•Ep. 9
Disruptions are ALWAYS a good thing. Don’t ever feel threatened when they come for your business. There are many ways on how you can welcome this significant change with open arms. Learn them today as you tune in to this episode of the Leadership Revealed Podcast! John, your host, prepared 5 useful tips that are not just applicable in the property field, but in any industry you’re in. Let’s admit it, there are just too many business owners and leaders that can’t just wrap...
Apr 18, 2019•12 min•Ep. 8
‘Even though I was uncomfortable I got comfortable, was able to deal with the curveball and I’ve grown as a result of it’ What is your response when in an uncomfortable situation, fight, flight or freeze? John explains why you need to meet challenging situations head on to achieve positive outcomes and personal growth. Listen in to find out how! KEY TAKEAWAYS In life and in business we come across situations that make us feel uncomfortable, where it doesn’t feel ni...
Apr 11, 2019•14 min•Ep. 7
What is the difference between a reasonably well-run business and a very successful business?’ In any form of business, or in life when we have a structure we achieve more because we know what’s expected of us and what to aim for. John shares his Business Blue Print, a road map of what to do in your business to achieve success. It is already successful across different types of business so don’t miss out, listen in and get started now. KEY TAKEAWAYS Customer defining doc...
Mar 29, 2019•26 min•Ep. 3
‘Make sure you are holding yourself accountable, this is only possible if you have structure and planning in place’ In this episode, John provides us with everything we need to have in place to be a successful business this year. Listen to find out what you really need. KEY TAKEAWAYS Planning is the most critical part of any business if you don’t plan then you are planning to fail. Everything you have in place in your business requires a plan Analysis of what’s goi...
Mar 29, 2019•7 min•Ep. 4
‘The majority of successful people have a single plan and they are devoted to achieving their vision, but they are able to pivot and adapt’ Having a Plan B and possibly a Plan C are vital elements for business and most crucially whatever the size of your business you need to listen to your customers and understand the environment you are operating in. In this episode, John explores the role of planning in a successful business and shares what can happen if you don’t, lis...
Mar 29, 2019•21 min•Ep. 6
‘Leadership is all about turning vision into reality using influence to create followers’ In this inspiring first episode, John Paul shares the attributes all good leaders have and how to effectively use your emotional intelligence to lead and influence others positively on the journey to realise your vision. Everyone can improve their leadership skills so listen in now to find out more about how to make positive changes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Everybody needs to lead in some aspect of their ...
Mar 29, 2019•31 min•Ep. 1
‘You can only get better by following a routine and being focused’ Listen in to this episode to find out how to be focused and create the routines that will take your business from good to great. John explains how the key elements of focus and routine can make all the difference and why you should be implementing them now. KEY TAKEAWAYS Having a focus is the ability to make just one thing the centre of your attention and give it your very best. You do nothing else and there mu...
Mar 29, 2019•18 min•Ep. 2
‘A process is a system of working a way of improving your business, making it more efficient and more effective’ Having great systems is only part of the solution, listen in to hear about how to bring both processes and people together in your business so that in unison these elements are effectively driving your business forward. KEY TAKEAWAYS What are the advantages of having good staff working in your business? They improve the current systems and can adapt, developing new ...
Mar 29, 2019•13 min•Ep. 5
