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The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Kim McGinley From a social media post to the Two Russells' big chair. We spotted a Facebook post that Kim McGinley published back in April that talked candidly of her anxiety at addressing a big crowd at an event Kim spoke at. 'This', we thought, 'is worth exploring'. Roll forward to June and our diaries aligned and we had the pleasure of speaking to Kim in our London studios to talk about 'that panic attack' and anxiety generally. Is it crippling? Or can it be utilised as a strength? A little nervousness keeps us all...
2025-07-0445 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Sarah PascoWhat’s it like to be the first female house builder MD?And why would that person choose to then go an work in Azerbaijan?As ever, the Two Russells prove these questions and more, of this week’s podcast guest, Sarah Pasco.The house building sector has become significantly more balanced in recent years in respect of senior women in the sector. As leaders, as board members etc.Sarah discusses how being one of the first female new homes bosses showed others ‘what was possible’ and, she hopes, paved that path (no...
2025-06-2746 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Kirsty Franks“Estate agency marketing is sh*t. Discuss”This is one of the questions that the Two Russells put to Marketing Empress Kirsty Franks See how she responds by listening to the latest Two R’s podcast. And if you’re inspired by stories of strength through adversity, it doesn’t get more emotional and challenging than what happened on the night of Kirsty’s engagement party…
2025-06-2054 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Geoff Wilford Geoff Wilford founded Wilfords estate agents after a roller coaster career selling luxury homes in the Caribbean. But as he was about to bank enough commission from well-heeled celebrity buyers that would make him a millionaire, his world cam crashing down and he ended up with nothing. One day he drove up to the gates of the ‘rock star’ type development of villas he was mid-way through selling and was greeted by a sign that the company had gone out of business. But from this he salvaged an ‘ice cool’ contact that bac...
2025-06-0637 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Gemma YoungOne of Google UK’s first 100 employees, Gemma Young used her technology experience to help solve the problem of a protracted, piecemeal home moving process.Her first entrepreneurial endeavour raised VC money but ultimately didn’t succeed.But did it? Given that those learnings translate into her follow up start-up, Moverly, which is growing fast.Gemma juggles being a tech founder with parenthood now too. Plus we ask the forbidden question, is it harder to be your own boss as a mum versus a dad?
2025-05-3039 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Ben Madden Join the Two Russells – Quirk and Jervis – as they sit down with Ben Madden, six-year Fine & Country licensee and founder of Digital Sparks.In this candid conversation, Ben opens up about his inspiration behind the Boys Club – a safe space for male property professionals to talk openly about whatever life throws their way. He also shares his insights on the consumer appetite, authenticity, and personal branding.Tune in for a look back on Ben's career, his impact in our industry and much more.
2025-05-2341 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Serge CowanSerge talks candidly about the death of his young daughter and the challenges that he had leading up to that from her birth issues that should have been noted and remedied during his wife’s pregnancy. We discuss divorce, depression and more and once again, we reveal a person that has shrugged off the worst of things and somehow comes through as not only a successful international estate agent selling homes for millions, but a thoroughly nice guy too. Grab the tissues once again for a teary half hour of the Two Russells and their probe into th...
2025-05-1641 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Matt GiggsA story of deep emotion, personal loss and regret from Matt but also a lesson in learning from such. Matt lost his older brother when he was at Uni and his last conversation with him on the phone was not great. But a trip to somewhere that you wouldn’t expect, years later, became the catalyst for Matt’s change of approach to life. This is compelling stuff.
2025-05-0942 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Colby ShortColby is a smart cookie. He founded GetAgent with his business partner to help home sellers understand and choose the best agent for their needs. This proposition is perhaps misunderstood by estate agents themselves and this in depth interview with Colby explains why they should embrace his business and not think it's a rival to them. Frankly, if their performance warrants it, they will be shortlisted for would sellers and placed in pole position. GetAgent spends £6m a year on marketing and therefore agents receive the benefit of that. As to Colby himself, i...
2025-05-0946 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Simon Leadbetter£1.63 away from bankruptcy. Well, such a challenge rather focuses the mind it seems. If ever there was a tale of perseverance and indefatigability it’s that of Simon Leadbetter, former marketing boss at Knight Frank and at Countrywide and now guru to estate agents where he offers his famous ’30 years of marketing in a day’ to the ambitious amongst you.30 years? We get his whole journey into just 30 minutes right here…
2025-04-2545 min
Three Food MemoriesHappy Easter, please enjoy this egg-cellent treat of bum-nuts served three ways.Happy Easter!!! (How's the sugar rush coming on?!)Here is something to make your day egg-stra special. Yes we did just use that terrible pun. Sorry, not sorry...A trio of bum-nut delight coming your way with;-- Kiwi comedian Thomas Sainsbury, who shares how he sneakily devoured a few dozen Cadbury Creme Eggs in a very short period of time without managing to chuck it all back up again-- Rewilder and author Gina Chick, who reminisces about Jervis Bay adventures boating with her family and lunching on egg sandwiches...
2025-04-1911 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Vicky Bibiris - The Power of You | Women in Estate Agency Conference 2025Nervous public speaker? This episode of the Two Russells profiles Vicky Bibris, boss of Location Location and her challenges around confidence and speaking in public.Given that we interview her straight off the WiEA stage, rather confirms how you can overcome fears.Plus, another deeply personal account of her sexuality and how telling her family was far from easy.
2025-04-1715 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with An Deckers - The Power of You | Women in Estate Agency Conference 2025Our second 'straight from the stage' interview at the WiEA conference 2025 and this one's a shocker. An Deckers jokes that she is the most wanted lettings agent in London but was once on the Most Wanted list - by Interpol. Watch to find out how the latter became the former.
2025-04-1712 min
RedefinersThe Only Certainty Is Change: Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman on AI, Innovation & Market Evolution When it comes to global financial markets, the only certainty is the likelihood of uncertainty and change. The world is in a period of transformation on multiple levels fueled by AI and technology innovation, shifting economic policies, and infrastructure modernization. At the foundation of all of this transformation is the unrelenting need for long-term capital. In today’s special in-studio episode, Clarke Murphy sits down with a leader who’s not only deftly navigating her organization through change in her role as Nasdaq CEO, but she’s doing it all at the speed of global capital...
2025-04-0939 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Danielle Nash - The Power of You | Women in Estate Agency Conference 2025What an incredible experience the Women in Estate Agency Conference 2025 turned out to be! We hit the road with The Two Russells and went live from the event, catching up with the three inspiring keynote speakers.First up, settle in and get inspired as we chat with Danielle Nash, Managing Director of the Property Academy. In this powerful conversation, Danielle shares her insights on mastering public speaking, the importance of putting in the work, and what it truly means to be a woman in the property industry.
2025-04-0425 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Christopher WatkinsChristopher Watkins : Turning the tables, the king of property sofa conversations gets grilled by the Two Russells on his journey, his career, how he selects HIS podcast guests, and on his family business and whether its influence has necessitated that he ultimately couldn’t work for anyone but himself.
2025-03-1748 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russell’s: Annalese Walmsley’s Harrowing SecretA harrowing and distressing account of a young girl, now a young woman, who encountered the worst experience imaginable from the age of 11 at the hands of someone that she should have been able to trust with her life. Instead, they almost ended hers. Warning: This is a very grown up conversation with a victim of abuse. This is not for the faint hearted and you will be shocked. Annalese, Russell Quirk and Russell Jervis hope though that her story will inspire and help others. Inspire? Yes, because Annalese has emerged from her...
2025-03-091h 14
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Rupert CollingwoodThe latest episode of the Two Russells Podcast see's Quirk and Jervis joined by Rupert Collingwood. Rupert is from notable stock. His ancestor was 1st Baron Collingwood, an Admiral alongside Lord Nelson. This explains why Rupert has such gravitas and is so highly respected in our industry. He’s a natural born leader. So, how does this translate into running an estate agency brokerage? Listen to the full conversation to hear all!
2025-02-2842 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Kristjan Byfield This time the Two Russells victim is the most irrepressible, charismatic, authentic and popular Viking you will ever meet.Yes, Kristjan Byfield tells us about pressure, vodka and dreams at Stowe School (which he attended with Superman by the way) and how he and An Deckers have flourished as one of the most enduring partnerships in the property industry.Plus, failure and success as our regular themes.
2025-02-2846 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with John Ennis As Lomond continues to hoover up independent estate and lettings businesses across the land, the Two Russells prove their Chief Revenue Officer John Ennis. “Is any business too big for them to buy?”“Is there ‘one that got away’ that Lomond really regrets missing out on?”“And was leaving Chestertons a mistake?”
2025-02-1443 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Rob JuppRob Jupp, Group CEO of Brightstar, bares all. Including that elephant in the room that fazes all of us… failure. And concealing business fears from our loved ones.
2025-02-0332 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Sue Porter Welcome to 2025 and the start of Series 2!We’re kicking off the year with a bang, diving into the world of health and wellbeing with the brilliant Sue Porter from the Wellbeing Clinic.They say, your health is your wealth - so why do so many of us splurge on gadgets, shoes, or a fancy dinner, but hesitate to invest in our own health?In this episode of Two Russells, we unpack this question with Sue (BSc, MSc, FRSPH) and explore her incredible life story - which, yes, includes the wild tale of be...
2025-01-2436 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Russell ManningThis week it’s the Three Russells as Quirk and Jervis tackle Russell Manning of Manning Stainton.This is another fabulous walkthrough of one of the industry’s most successful entrepreneurial estate agents and his journey from ambitious cheeky, door-knocking Yorkshire lad to one of the country’s youngest ever corporate regional directors.Has it always been plain sailing? Not a chance. But Russ 3 does seem to have an uncanny way of knowing when to take a risk and to double down.
2024-12-0641 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Evelyn Foster 4p or not 4p, that is the question...The next episode of The Two Russells is with Ev Foster, boss of Keller Williams Scotland.Russell Jervis and Russell Quirk take Ev back to her Glasgow roots, her first job in nursing which she left because she was told she talked too much, and her role and challenges as a single mum. The truly compelling part of Ev's story is the moment she realised she had just 4 pence in her bank account and couldn't feed her kids or put petrol in her...
2024-11-2242 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells - The tables have turned! Russell Quirk interviewed by Verona Frankish & Joshua RaynerAfter interviewing Verona Frankish alongside Russell Jervis, Russell Quirk found himself with some unexpected free time. That’s when Verona and Joshua Rayner hatched a clever plan to switch things up and put him in the hot seat. Was it a good idea? You be the judge. In this candid conversation, Russell Quirk opens up about failure, the art of bouncing back, survival instincts, raising an impressive £27 million, navigating dysfunctional boards, mergers, and what lies ahead. Don’t miss this engaging discussion!
2024-10-2239 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Verona Frankish In this episode, Verona Frankish (CEO of YOPA Property) candidly shares her journey of honoring her brother Shaun's legacy, delves into the unique challenges female CEOs face, and discusses the path to profitability in today’s landscape.
2024-10-1140 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Paul Munford The mortgage lender to the stars and the man that probably arranged the biggest residential home loan in Britain. Paul Munford and the Russells discuss the super rich (no names of course but you can read between the lines). Is Paul ‘posh’? How did it all begin? And why do billionaires need to borrow money to buy fancy houses…?
2024-10-0132 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Clare HughesSetting Goals No Matter what gets in your way...."How I Ran a Half Marathon After Ear Surgery"In this inspiring video, we discuss the incredible journey of overcoming health challenges to complete a half marathon for brain tumour charity. Discover the power of setting goals and achieving them, no matter the obstacles in your way. Join us on this motivational adventure!
2024-09-2432 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Olivia NoonanHow the tables turn...Join us in this week's "mini" episode, where The Two Russells are grilled by the incredibly talented and formidable Olivia Noonan, daughter of Lucy Noonan.Tune in to see how Russell & Russell cope under the pressure!
2024-08-2712 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Lucy NoonanYou have seen the trailer now watch the movie 🍿.. settle in for this incredible story of Lucy Nonaan, CEO & Founder of Atomic Consultancy.Lucy describes how her trials and tribulations, and disgusting behaviour of several, made Lucy even more determined to succeed - and that she has!
2024-08-2040 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Simon GatesThis week Russel Jervis is flying solo interviewing estate agency guru Simon Gates.We talk about his journey to ‘entrepreneurial enlightenment’ and how the Wolf of Wall Street is his inspiration.No Lamborghinis were harmed in the making of this podcast. 🏎️
2024-08-1332 minRedefinersDriving Transformation with Volvo Cars President and CEO Jim Rowan When it comes to technology and transformation, the automotive industry is at the forefront of change. Government regulations, changing consumer demands, new technology and climate change have forced auto manufacturers to evolve their approach. In today’s episode of Redefiners, Clarke and Hoda talk with Jim Rowan, President and CEO of Volvo Cars, about his career “shift” from consumer electronics to the automotive industry. Jim talks about Volvo’s ambitious goal of going fully electric by 2030, the intersection of design, collaboration and innovation, leading through disruption, and the power of curiosity and hard work to accelerate...
2024-07-3136 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Peter BrodnickiThe Two Russells are back with Episode 12 to meet with one of the most influential people within the mortgage financial services market, Peter BrodnickiFind out when Jervis & Quirk get to know Peter, how he grew Mortgage Advice Bureau from a small, little know estate agency broker business to what is now a £500 million entity. You will also find out that despite his successes, why is Peter saying he's not happy? Find out in this week's episode!
2024-07-3033 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with eXp RealtyThe Two Russells are back with Episode 11 to meet with the juggernauts of Estate Agency, the team from eXp Realty. Find out when Jervis & Quirk discuss with Adam Day, Glenn Sanford, Leo Pareja & Michael Valdes just how much an Estate Agent earns when working with eXp, and ask Day which UK competitor he is most afraid of. This is one NOT to be missed!
2024-06-1833 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Mark LawrinsonWill Beresfords maintain their traditional branch model only?.....Or did Messrs Russell just give the bosses an innovative idea for future growth?! 🚀Ps. Beresfords is NOT for sale. No, really. It’s not 😉🚫Listen to Mark Lawrinson batting away incessant probing from Jervis and Quirk
2024-04-3033 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Amy ShieldsEpisode 8 of The Two Russells podcast isn’t just about a property industry person. It’s not just about their career. It’s about their life journey, their challenges and how they’ve overcome them. Prepare to be moved and inspired by this very personal account by Amy Shields. We hope it helps people in a similar situation to that which Amy was in.
2024-04-2334 min
Moving Home with CharliePodcast interview with Russell Quirk and I arguing over house prices.Thanks to Rayner Personnel recruitment for their copy of this interview where I got to sit down and talk to Russell Quirk and Russell Jervis and talk about my background in the property market. Support the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie Talk to my hand picked conveyancing partners here: https://mhwc.co.uk/conveyancingCheck out our national property listings on bestagent.co.uk if you're looking for a new home or need an agent to sell or let your existing home.
2024-04-1741 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Charlie LamdinThe big one. The grudge match. The ultimate fight. In the red corner the Professor of Caution, Charlie Lamdin. In the Blue Corner the Never Knowingly Underquoted Russell Quirk, a self-confessed optimist on house prices.They’ve spent years tearing lumps out of each other on social media with Charlie expressing his view that prices will plummet ‘by 2025m whilst Russell has said repeatedly that they won’t.Have they? Will they?Decide for yourself who’s right.And will there be a part two?
2024-04-1641 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Tyron AshThe one and only Tyron Ash, the Lambo driving, gold Yachtmaster wearing self-ordained King of Real Estate talks to the Two Russells podcast about Knight Frank, about being bold, about being in Dubai and … how his numbers stack up. How big a success is he exactly?We ask him questions that no one else has had answers to. Buckle up.
2024-04-0937 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Lee O'BrienEtes-vous un agent immobilier? Well, you don’t have to speak French to understand our latest Two Russells podcast, this week with Lee O'Brien, U.K. boss of Paris based agency iad. It will all become clear as our hosts delve into the recent launch of this latest self employed platform. Allez!
2024-03-2634 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Steph WalkerThis week we grill Steph Walker, Founder of The Agency UK, a self employed estate agency model. We put Steph under some pressure to confirm our supposition that her platform intends to do ‘a PurpleBricks’?Will they go large?
2024-03-1933 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Alice BullardAlice? Who the hell is Alice?Well, Alice is the MD of Nested, the ‘modern’, self employed estate agency.We talk to her about her journey from acting to viewings assistant to agency boss. Her corporate agency experience and why Nested pivoted.Tune in!
2024-03-1231 min
The Two RussellsThe Two Russells with Megan EighteenEpisode two of The Two Russells podcast features a person that’s overcome challenges. A person that has pushed their career to become not only a lettings director of a well respected business, but a social media personality and a senior member of the UK’s lettings industry trade body, ARLA.It’s Megan Eighteen everybody!
2024-03-0627 min
The Two RussellsProperty Pulse with The Two Russells & Megan EighteenEpisode two of The Two Russells podcast features a person that’s overcome challenges. A person that has pushed their career to become not only a lettings director of a well respected business, but a social media personality and a senior member of the UK’s lettings industry trade body, ARLA.It’s Megan Eighteen everybody!
2024-03-0529 min
The Two RussellsThe Two RussellsThe Two Russells, Jervis & Quirk check the pulse of the property industry on this inaugural podcast chatting all things from House Price Nutters to the future of high street vs self-employed and all things in between.
2024-02-2831 min
The Pink Property PodcastThe Christmas Jumper EpisodeIn this weeks episode we discuss why we are wearing ridiculous Christmas jumpers to start with. Tip our hat to the hard work and determination the team have shown this week in trying to get our clients who want to exchanged and completed in time for Christmas. Team training with Russell Jervis, and the internal non-negotiables our team are putting in place to take our performance in 2021 to an even higher level. This is the penultimate episode of this season, we hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening to The Pink Property Podc...
2020-12-1309 min
CiTR -- Exploding Head MoviesXHM #305 - "What a way to paint a railroad " (2016 March 28)gak's on business in India so along with longer pieces, let's mark his travel with some of the Bollywood selections from Wes Anderson's 2007 film The Darjeeling Limited.1. Sapna Mukherjee: Pyar Do Pyar Lo from Janbaaz (The Best of Bollywood: 15 Classic Hits from the Indian Cinema, 2003) Hip-O/Universal2. Heartbeat(s): Eastside (Forever Violet EP, 2016) Loveless3. Sinfonieorchester Basel: Movement VI - V2 Schneider [Dennis Russell Davies: conductor] (Philip Glass' Symphony No. 4: Heroes, 2012) Orange Mountain4. Philip Glass: Heroes [w.David Bowie, Aphex Twin remix] (26 Mixes for Cash, 2003) Warp5. David Bowie: Abdulmajid (Heroes: Ryko Edition, 1991) Rykodisc 6. David...
2016-03-292h 02Exploding Head MoviesXHM #305 - "What a way to paint a railroad " (2016 March 28)gak's on business in India so along with longer pieces, let's mark his travel with some of the Bollywood selections from Wes Anderson's 2007 film The Darjeeling Limited.1. Sapna Mukherjee: Pyar Do Pyar Lo from Janbaaz (The Best of Bollywood: 15 Classic Hits from the Indian Cinema, 2003) Hip-O/Universal2. Heartbeat(s): Eastside (Forever Violet EP, 2016) Loveless3. Sinfonieorchester Basel: Movement VI - V2 Schneider [Dennis Russell Davies: conductor] (Philip Glass' Symphony No. 4: Heroes, 2012) Orange Mountain4. Philip Glass: Heroes [w.David Bowie, Aphex Twin remix] (26 Mixes for Cash, 2003) Warp5. David Bowie: Abdulmajid (Heroes: Ryko Edition, 1991) Rykodisc 6. David...
2016-03-292h 02Exploding Head MoviesXHM #305 - "What a way to paint a railroad " (2016 March 28)gak's on business in India so along with longer pieces, let's mark his travel with some of the Bollywood selections from Wes Anderson's 2007 film The Darjeeling Limited.1. Sapna Mukherjee: Pyar Do Pyar Lo from Janbaaz (The Best of Bollywood: 15 Classic Hits from the Indian Cinema, 2003) Hip-O/Universal2. Heartbeat(s): Eastside (Forever Violet EP, 2016) Loveless3. Sinfonieorchester Basel: Movement VI - V2 Schneider [Dennis Russell Davies: conductor] (Philip Glass' Symphony No. 4: Heroes, 2012) Orange Mountain4. Philip Glass: Heroes [w.David Bowie, Aphex Twin remix] (26 Mixes for Cash, 2003) Warp5. David Bowie: Abdulmajid (Heroes: Ryko Edition, 1991) Rykodisc 6. David...
2016-03-292h 02
CiTR -- Exploding Head MoviesXHM #305 - "What a way to paint a railroad " (2016 March 28)gak's on business in India so along with longer pieces, let's mark his travel with some of the Bollywood selections from Wes Anderson's 2007 film The Darjeeling Limited.
1. Sapna Mukherjee: Pyar Do Pyar Lo from Janbaaz (The Best of Bollywood: 15 Classic Hits from the Indian Cinema, 2003) Hip-O/Universal
2. Heartbeat(s): Eastside (Forever Violet EP, 2016) Loveless
3. Sinfonieorchester Basel: Movement VI - V2 Schneider [Dennis Russell Davies: conductor] (Philip Glass' Symphony No. 4: Heroes, 2012) Orange Mountain
4. Philip Glass: Heroes [w.David Bowie, Aphex Twin remix] (26 Mixes for Cash, 2003) Warp
5. David Bowie: Abdulmajid (Heroes: Ryko Edition, 1991) Rykodisc
6. David Bowie: Love is Lost [Hello Steve Reich...
2016-03-2900 min