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The Brand Within - A Deep DiveDeliberate Arrogance - RevisitedI was scrolling through some of my many blog posts and this one popped out from September 2023.Inspired by the recent conversation on the Matt Giggs podcast between Kirsty Franks and Simon Leadbetter where the latter again emphasises the importance of data-driven decisions, I enjoyed revisiting the narrative. Uploading the blog to Google LM Notebook seemed like an interesting experiment. Here's the conversation.2025-07-3013 min
Opening The Gates To More ListingsEpisode 211: Simon LeadbetterToday's returning guest for a now unprecedented seventh appearance is the founder of We Are Unchained, a strategic marketing consultancy that helps businesses grow faster by enhancing their market insight, strategy, activity, and talent.Over his 8 years experience in the estate agency industry, he has worked with Countrywide, Fine & Country, Keller Williams, and Knight Frank.He's also a mentor at Agents Together, Propertymark Trust Ambassador and Fractional CMO for Lemon and Lime Interiors.With over 30 years of marketing experience across multiple sectors, from startups to FTSE100, he has turned failing marketing teams around...2025-07-281h 10
Estate Agent ShowdownThe Power of Personal Branding: Building Trust in Real Estate
In this episode of the Estate Agent Showdown, Matt hosts a lively discussion with marketing experts Kirsty Franks and Simon Leadbetter about the importance of strategic marketing versus a scattergun approach in the estate agency industry. They explore the pitfalls of relying solely on tactics without a solid marketing strategy, emphasizing the need for deep customer insights and effective communication. The conversation delves into the significance of personal branding, the role of PR, and the challenges faced by self-employed agents in a competitive market. With insights on leveraging existing databases and the impact of AI on marketing, this episode...2025-07-251h 09
Utterly Indispensable Podcast for Estate AgentsPodcast Episode: 30 Years of Marketing (in One Brilliant Conversation) with Simon LeadbetterIn this episode, I sit down with Simon Leadbetter — founder of We Are Unchained, strategic advisor, mentor, and a man with 30 years of hard-won marketing wisdom under his belt.
I first met Simon on his course “30 Years of Marketing in 1 Day” — and trust me, every estate agent should go. It’s the kind of experience that makes you realise just how little most of us truly know about marketing.
In this conversation, we go deeper:✅ Simon’s journey across startups, FTSE100 firms, and his own ventures✅ What marketing really means (beyond ads and logos)✅ How to gro...2025-07-2459 min
Property-Porn StarsPRIME CUT 2025: Special Episode.Hosted by David Lindley, with expert insight from Simon Leadbetter, Elaine Penhaul, and Simon Gates.Join four leading voices in the premium property sector for a candid and thought-provoking discussion on the state of the UK’s high-end housing market. In this special episode of Property Porn Stars, we dive into the findings of the 2025 Voice of the Agent Survey—with over 1,000 agents contributing their views.📈 In this episode, we explore: • What agents across the country really think is happening in the premium market • Why understanding market sentiment is crucial when dealing with homes at the...2025-07-091h 09.png)
The Voice of the Agent PodcastEP.8: Cost, Chaos, and Compliance: Building a Resilient Agency in 2025In this no-holds-barred session from Voice of the Agent 2025 Part 2, we ask a brutal but necessary question:
Why are agents still drowning in costs, confusion, and compliance chaos—despite having more tech and tools than ever?
We break down what agents can actually do about economic pressure, tech fatigue, material information enforcement, and trust erosion with real tactics, not just theory.
COVERED TOPICS
Why video and VR could slash overheads in half
The untapped power of 360 tech in agency ops
Why agents are paying for 13 tools and using 2
How to appoint a “Tech Champion” internally (and why it matters)
How to pit...2025-07-0612 min-1.png)
The Voice of the Agent PodcastEP.7:Agents Are Wasting Millions Thinking Portals Are MarketingNearly two-thirds of an average UK estate agent’s marketing budget disappears into portals and most of them can’t explain why.
In this explosive panel top industry minds call out one of the biggest financial blind spots in the property game. From the myth of social media as strategy to the untapped power of PR, this episode unpacks what real marketing looks like and why agents who get it are pulling ahead.
COVERED TOPICS
Why portals are a utility, not marketing
The shocking 10.4% stat for all non-portal marketing
Why agents still think social media is a strategy
The hidden ROI...2025-07-0414 min-1.png)
The Voice of the Agent PodcastEP.6 :The Mental Health Crisis in Estate AgencyIn this episode of The Voice of the Agent Podcast, titled "EP.6: The Mental Health Crisis in Estate Agency," we dive into the pressing issue of mental health within the estate agency industry. With 42% of agents reporting mental health challenges in 2023, the discussion highlights the intense pressures from both within and outside the industry. I explore how social media exacerbates stress and the importance of recognizing and addressing mental health issues. We discuss the role of organizations like Agents Together and Property Mark Trust in providing support and mentorship. The episode emphasizes the need for open conversations, self-awareness, and the...2025-07-0414 min.png)
The Voice of the Agent PodcastEP.5:No License. No Training. No Problem?In this no-holds-barred episode, we tackle the uncomfortable truth: Anyone can sell your home no license, no qualifications, no accountability.
We break down exclusive survey data from The Voice of the Agent 2025, revealing that 4 in 5 agents and consumers want regulation… yet 17% of agents don’t want to be regulated or qualified at all.Russell Quirk and the panel expose why this matters not just for standards, but for trust, fees, and the future of the industry.
Topics covered:
Why estate agency is still the Wild West
The link between qualifications and higher fees
Why consumers expect more and aren’t gettin...2025-07-0415 min
The Voice of the Agent PodcastEP.4:The UK Housing Crisis: Why Politicians and Housebuilders Keep Failing UsIn this episode of The Voice of the Agent Podcast, I delve into the complexities of the UK housing crisis, exploring why politicians and housebuilders continue to fall short. With 14 years of missed opportunities, the housing market remains dominated by just 10 companies, leaving a significant deficit in home construction. I discuss the political motivations that hinder effective solutions and propose the creation of a national house-building corporation to address the crisis. Joined by Russell Quirk and Simon Whale, we debate potential strategies, including the use of public land and citizens' assemblies, to overcome the challenges of planning, land sourcing, and...2025-07-0414 min.png)
The Voice of the Agent PodcastEP.3 : Why Estate Agents Are Drowning in PropTechIn this episode of The Voice of the Agent Podcast, I dive into the overwhelming world of PropTech with industry experts Simon Leadbetter and Simon Whale. We explore why estate agents are feeling swamped by technology and the persistent issue of integration, which has topped surveys for two consecutive years. With insights from a survey of over 800 agents, we discuss the challenges of multiple systems, the need for seamless integration, and the importance of collaboration among PropTech suppliers. We also touch on the resistance to adopting new technologies and how it impacts the industry. Join us as we uncover the...2025-07-0315 min.png)
The Voice of the Agent PodcastEP.2 : Staged to Sell: Why 99% of UK Homes Are Missing Out.In this episode, we speak with Elaine Penhaul from Lemon & Lime Interiors to unpack the UK’s staging crisis. We explore hard data from Voice of the Agent 2024 and challenge the industry’s excuses for ignoring what should be standard practice.
Topics Covered:
Why agents undervalue home staging
What 10 years of staging data reveals about sale speed and price
How staging impacts fees, perception, and personal branding
Real strategies for agents to sell more, faster with or without a budget
#EstateAgency #HomeStaging #VoiceOfTheAgent #UKProperty #RealEstateMarketing #WeAreUnchained #Lettings #SellingHomes #LemonAndLimeInteriors #Podcast2025-07-0315 min
The Voice of the Agent PodcastEP.1 : AI vs Estate Agents: What’s Really at Risk?Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Voice of the Agent Podcast, where we dive into the intriguing world of AI and its impact on estate agents. In EP.1: AI vs Estate Agents: What’s Really at Risk?, I explore the transformative role AI is playing in the real estate industry. With insights from industry leaders, we discuss how 44% of estate agents are already using AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance existing processes, from content production to data analysis. We debate the potential of AI to revolutionize property evaluations, customer service, and marketing, while also considering the challenges of maintaining pe...2025-07-0315 minOpening The Gates To More ListingsEpisode 189: Simon LeadbetterToday's returning guest for a now unprecedented sixth time is the founder of We Are Unchained, a strategic marketing consultancy that helps businesses grow faster by enhancing their market insight, strategy, activity, and talent.Over his 8 years experience in the estate agency industry, he has worked with Countrywide, Fine & Country, Keller Williams, and Knight Frank.He's also a mentor at Agents Together, Propertymark Trust Ambassador and Fractional CMO for Lemon and Lime Interiors.With over 30 years of marketing experience across multiple sectors, from startups to FTSE100, he has turned failing marketing teams around...2025-05-151h 18
Breaking Free: Agent StoriesMarketing for Self-Employed Estate Agents - Breaking Free | Season 3 - Episode 2Simon Leadbetter has lived and breathed marketing for over 30 years.We sit down with him to discuss how self-employed estate agents can give their business a boost!https://www.join-iad.uk.com/2025-05-1435 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
The Estate Agent Consultancy PodcastThe Voice of the Agent: What Homeowners Really Want & What’s Happening in the Market With Simon LeadbetterWant to know what homeowners actually expect from their estate agent? Curious about what’s really happening in the market right now? 📊 In this episode, I’m joined by Simon Leadbetter to dive into the Voice of the Agent—a powerful survey that reveals what’s working (and what’s not) in the estate agency world.We’ll cover:🔍 What homeowners are really looking for from their agent🔍 The biggest challenges estate agents are facing right now🔍 Key trends that growth-focused agents2025-03-2848 minOpening The Gates To More ListingsEpsiode 171: Simon LeadbetterToday's returning guest for an unprecedented fifth time is the founder of We Are Unchained, a strategic marketing consultancy that helps businesses grow faster by enhancing their market insight, strategy, activity, and talent.Over his 8 years experience in the estate agency industry, he has worked with Countrywide, Fine & Country, Keller Williams, and Knight Frank.He's also a mentor at Agents Together, Propertymark Trust Ambassador and Fractional CMO for Lemon and Lime Interiors.With over 30 years of marketing experience across multiple sectors, from startups to FTSE100, he has turned failing marketing teams around, and...2025-03-131h 01Opening The Gates To More ListingsEpisode 166: Simon LeadbetterToday's returning guest for an unprecedented fourth time is the founder of We Are Unchained, a strategic marketing consultancy that helps businesses grow faster by enhancing their market insight, strategy, activity, and talent.Over his 8 years experience in the estate agency industry, he has worked with Countrywide, Fine & Country, Keller Williams, and Knight Frank.He's also a mentor at Agents Together, Propertymark Trust Ambassador and Fractional CMO for Lemon and Lime Interiors.With over 30 years of marketing experience across multiple sectors, from startups to FTSE100, he has turned failing marketing teams around, and...2025-02-2653 minOpening The Gates To More ListingsEpisode 162: Simon LeadbetterToday's returning guest for an unprecedented third time is the founder of We Are Unchained, a strategic marketing consultancy that helps businesses grow faster by enhancing their market insight, strategy, activity, and talent.Over his 8 years experience in the estate agency industry, he has worked with Countrywide, Fine & Country, Keller Williams, and Knight Frank.He's also a mentor at Agents Together, Propertymark Trust Ambassador and Fractional CMO for Lemon and Lime Interiors.With over 30 years of marketing experience across multiple sectors, from startups to FTSE100, he has turned failing marketing teams around, and...2025-02-141h 06
Ignite Your Estate AgencyTransformative marketing secrets from ex-CEO of Knight Frank and F&C: Simon LeadbetterSam is joined by marketing expert Simon Leadbetter who shares strategies for significant growth for your estate agency. Simon talks about his vast experience and reveals that despite the influx of new technology, core marketing principles remain unchanged. We explore the importance of truly understanding your customer and creating a product so compelling that it sells itself.Simon highlights the power of being known, liked, and trusted within your community, how using PR, email, social media, and direct mail reinvigorates local presence and drives success. You’ll also hear Simon’s views on current tren...2025-02-1342 min
World Class Real Estate#265 Learn 30 years of marketing from Simon Leadbetter in under an hourIn this episode, Ian and Mark sit down with marketing expert Simon Leadbetter to unlock the secrets of effective real estate marketing. With over 30 years of experience, Simon shares practical tips and actionable advice that you can implement immediately. Learn how to measure your marketing efforts, identify key performance indicators (KPIs), and optimize your strategies for maximum impact. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a marketing guru and elevate your real estate business.
2024-10-2950 minThe Estate Agent Consultancy PodcastEstate Agency Marketing Done Right - With Simon LeadbetterIn this episode, we catch up with friend of the show, Simon Leadbetter to discuss why estate agents should base their marketing strategies on what the public actually wants, rather than what they think the public wants. Simon shares his expertise on understanding client needs and preferences, and how this knowledge can transform an estate agent’s approach to marketing. Tune in for valuable insights on aligning your marketing strategies with genuine public demand to enhance client satisfaction and boost property sales.📚Want a free copy of the ‘Your First £100,000 Estate Agency’ book?✅ DM me the word “BO...2024-09-2042 minProperty-Porn StarsPRIME CUT: Special Episode.Welcome to PRIME CUT - a special, one-off episode where we take the 'cream' of the Voice of the Agent Survey, and find out what the best premium and prime estate agents are doing...And the results are fascinating, surprising, and controversial... Co-hosted by Marie Fritz, back by popular demand after her first podcast received so much positive feedback, and of course, Simon Leadbetter, the author of the survey of over 800 agents across the country. In this episode, you will find out: 2024-07-0456 min
EAM: Estate Agency Mastery with Chris BucklerEpisode 10 - Estate Agency Mastery with Simon LeadbetterSimon Leadbetter is a marketing geek, there is no other way to put it. He’s held envious positions from CMO to Knight Frank to CEO at Fine and Country. In this episode Simon cover 4 things that you HAVE to master in your marketing to drive responses to your business.
Maximising Email Database
Social Media
Direct Mail
Personal Brand Built via PR
Simon quips that’s the end of the show as all his years and data has pointed to the fact that if you nail these four, then you will succ...2024-05-1224 minOpening The Gates To More ListingsEpisode 111: Simon LeadbetterToday's returning guest is the founder of We Are Unchained, a strategic marketing consultancy that helps businesses grow faster by enhancing their market insight, strategy, activity, and talent.
Over his 8 years experience in the estate agency industry, he has worked with Countrywide, Fine & Country, Keller Williams, and Knight Frank.
He's also a strategic advisor at Letio, a mentor at Agents Together, and the CEO and founder of SO Leadbetter, a property marketing agency.
With over 30 years of marketing experience across multiple sectors, from startups to FTSE100, he has turned failing marketing teams around...2024-04-291h 19The Estate Agent Consultancy PodcastEstate Agency Marketing Master Class By Simon LeadbetterThis week, we are delighted to welcome Simon Leadbetter, a renowned expert in the field of marketing specifically tailored for estate agency success. With a rich background in developing innovative marketing strategies, Simon brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that is crucial for estate agents looking to differentiate themselves in a competitive market.📚Want a free copy of the ‘Your First £100,000 Estate Agency’ book?✅ DM me the word “BOOK” on Instagram https://tinyurl.com/bdenyzp9 and I’ll send it straight over.📥 Want FREE materials to help get you your next instructi...2024-04-2440 min
The Scaramanga podcastCrafting digital excellence with Craft CMS - Simon LeadbetterScaramanga's Technical and Creative Director Simon Leadbetter sits down with host Charlotte White to discuss Craft CMS, and why Scaramanga have had a love affair with it for over 10 years. 2024-02-2915 minOpening The Gates To More ListingsEpisode 101: Simon LeadbetterToday's guest is the founder of We Are Unchained, a strategic marketing consultancy that helps businesses grow faster by enhancing their market insight, strategy, activity, and talent.
He's also a strategic advisor at Letio, a mentor at Agents Together, and the CEO and founder of SO Leadbetter, a property marketing agency.
With over 30 years of marketing experience across multiple sectors, from startups to FTSE100, he has turned failing marketing teams around, and educated hundreds of people on the science and art of marketing.
His mission is...2024-02-221h 05
Making Video Your BusinessE57 - Simon Leadbetter: Founder of We Are Unchained.Chatting to Matt this week is Simon Leadbetter, Founder of We Are Unchained.
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Making Video Your Business is the show where you can find out first hand from video and business professionals why video content is vital for your business.
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What's the Kerfuffle?The Kerfuffle Podcast Unchained!This week we were joined by the superb Simon Leadbetter of unchained marketing who gave us an hour and a bit of pure marketing value, insight and inspiration. Participate in Simon's survey Voice of The Agent https://www.thevoiceoftheagent.com/survey/ and sign up to his highly acclaimed 30 Years of Marketing in One Day: https://worldclassmarketinginaday.com/2024-02-111h 12
CLOT MagazineKinn presents Dogtooth MixtapeOur new mixtape comes from London experimental musician and producer Kinn, with a mix of sound, youtube rips, film audio, raw sound design and unreleased music from the artist himself, an intimate recollection to take us into the artist’s expansive creative universe.
Kinn has emerged in recent years with a bleakly psychedelic take on post-rock shifting between traditional band setups and move avante-garde studio works. A rotating cast of collaborators, including Arthur Leadbetter, Maxwell Sterling and Alexander Tucker, bolsters this. Recently they have collaborated with artists Tai Shani and Mark Leckey.
Their current offering, ‘Dogtooth’, coming out on 7th July 2...2023-06-231h 05Property-Porn StarsEpisode #3 - Premium Property Marketing Masterclass, starring Simon LeadbetterIn this episode, we cram in as much marketing mastery in 45 minutes as possible; you’re going to get loads out of this episode it’s a good one! We cover differentiation, brand positioning, A.I., door knocking, personal branding, mistakes to avoid and strategies to follow so you win more premium business in your estate agency…Don’t forget to press the ‘Subscribe’ or 'Follow' buttons so new episodes are delivered straight to you. We have some equally brilliant guests joining us in the studio, you won’t want to miss them.2023-06-1953 min
World Class Real Estate#133 with Simon Leadbetter of Fine & CountryToday’s guest joins us with over 20 years of brand building and marketing experience across our industry. He’s driven marketing for Countrywide, Knight Frank, Keller Williams and is now the Global CEO for Fine & Country. He’s here to talk about brand, marketing, the market itself and how not only marketing trends are changing, but customer expectations are changing too.2022-03-0139 min
The Long and Short of It Golf PodcastDavid LeadbetterIn this episode of The Long and Short of It in partnership with Blair Atholl Golf and Equestrian Estate, Dale chats to world - renowned golf instructor, David Leadbetter, about his rise to teaching stardom, his approach to coaching and working with some of the best the game has produced. 2022-02-251h 16
The Business Marketing Club PodcastWhen Good Neighbours Become Good Friends The covid-19crisis has put a greater pressure on businesses to generate demand and leads and that in turn puts a sharp focus on the relationship between the two teams in an organisation that make this happen: Sales and Marketing. Business Marketer Dave Stevens is joined by Samantha Bentley, Campaign leader for Customer Experience at IBM to talk about sales enablement. Plus Marketing Manager at Upskill Digital, Donatas Gricius on a test and learn approach; B2B Marketer Simon Leadbetter shares a key lesson he took on his marketing journey; and Gwen Lafarge, General manager of Skona Europe, celebrates great Business Marketing. 2020-12-1135 minThe Business Marketing Club PodcastSleep is for TortoisesA rebranding or brand refresh exercise can take a long time, which can be a problem in the Business Marketing space when your product and market areconstantlyevolving. BusinessMarketerDaveStevenstalkstoGwen Lafage, General Manager of Skona Europe, who claims to have the solution. Plus B2B Marketer Simon Leadbetter talks about marketing as an investment, Sam Bentley shares a key lesson she took on the journey to being Customer Experience Campaign Lead at IBM, and Sarah Sutton, Founder of Sea Level Marketing Consultancy, celebrates great Business Marketing.
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The Business Marketing Club PodcastWebinar Week 16: How the Coronavirus Crisis Affects Business MarketingThe Business Marketing Community from across client-side, agency, and consultancy gather to discuss how they are responding to the covid-19 crisis and where to focus next. This week B2B marketer Dave Stevens hears from Sarah Donnelly (Marketing and Communications Director at Blick Rothenberg), from Marco Perotti (Founder of Media Effect), from Lorraine Emmett (Managing Director of Emmett & Churchman), and from B2B marketer Simon Leadbetter.2020-07-021h 01
Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast#32 - October 28th 1982 - Come To The Sabbat, Simon's ThereThe latest episode of the podcast which asks: why didn't Top Of The Pops do a Bonfire Night special instead, the traitorous, British-way-of-life-hating bastards? Yeah yeah, we know: another early Eighties one. But if you thought we were going to wait another year before we got stuck into this particular episode, you don't know Chart Music. The Pops is entombed in its rah-rah-rah flags-and-balloons Zoo-wanker phase and has pulled out all the stops (i.e., gone through the BBC props cupboard) decided to do a Halloween special, even though Halloween means next to arse all in the...2018-10-293h 15
FBC Clarion SermonsMissing JesusRandy Leadbetter April 23, 2017 - On the Road to Emmaus 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them;16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things...2017-06-0532 min
Oxford Comparative Criticism and Translation (OCCT)OCCT event - The Creativity of Criticism part fourShort presentation by Dr Martyn Harry (Music) followed by discussion. This seminar launched the Languages of Criticism project which brings together experts in literature, film, visual art and music to pursue a comparative investigation of criticism’s practices, their intellectual basis, and the potential for re-grounding and enriching them. We used examples from a variety of art forms to initiate questions regarding the creative possibilities of criticism.
Among those present were Céline Sabiron, Ben Morgan, Mohamed-Salah Omri, Emma Ben Ayoun, Bryony Skelton, James Bond, Kamile Vaupsaite, Ellen Jones, Giovanni Mezzano, Xiaofan Amy Li, G. Lawson Conquer, Mia Cuthbertson, Junting Hua...2014-12-1910 minOxford Comparative Criticism and Translation (OCCT)OCCT event - The Creativity of Criticism part threeShort presentation by Dr Jason Gaiger (Ruskin School) followed by discussion. This seminar launched the Languages of Criticism project which brings together experts in literature, film, visual art and music to pursue a comparative investigation of criticism’s practices, their intellectual basis, and the potential for re-grounding and enriching them. We used examples from a variety of art forms to initiate questions regarding the creative possibilities of criticism.
Among those present were Céline Sabiron, Ben Morgan, Mohamed-Salah Omri, Emma Ben Ayoun, Bryony Skelton, James Bond, Kamile Vaupsaite, Ellen Jones, Giovanni Mezzano, Xiaofan Amy Li, G. Lawson Conquer, Mia Cuthbertson, Jun...2014-12-1911 minOxford Comparative Criticism and Translation (OCCT)OCCT event - The Creativity of Criticism part oneShort presentation by Andrew Klevan, followed by discussion. This seminar launched the Languages of Criticism project which brings together experts in literature, film, visual art and music to pursue a comparative investigation of criticism’s practices, their intellectual basis, and the potential for re-grounding and enriching them. We used examples from a variety of art forms to initiate questions regarding the creative possibilities of criticism.
Among those present were Céline Sabiron, Ben Morgan, Mohamed-Salah Omri, Emma Ben Ayoun, Bryony Skelton, James Bond, Kamile Vaupsaite, Ellen Jones, Giovanni Mezzano, Xiaofan Amy Li, G. Lawson Conquer, Mia Cuthbertson, Junting Huang, Rafe Ham...2014-09-2018 min