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Attended ExchangeInterview with Charlotte Rowe and Tomoko KawauchiFounder and Design Director of Charlotte Rowe Garden DesignTo mark the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, arguably the most prestigious flower show on Earth, we’re delighted to share a special edition of the Attended Exchange podcast.In this episode, Sandra Welfare – wife of Wilfords co-founder Simon Welfare – steps in as guest host for an inspiring conversation with her friend, Chelsea gold medal-winning garden designer Charlotte Rowe, and her design director @tomokokawauchigardens.Charlotte shares her remarkable journey into garden design following a successful first career...2025-05-1626 min
Attended ExchangeGeoff Wilford’s "The Attended Exchange" Podcast Interviews James VlastoInterview with James Vlasto, Founder, Badgemoor property consultancyIn Episode 1 of Season 2 of Attended Exchange, the property podcast hosted by Wilford’s Founder, Geoff Wilford, we’re joined by James Vlasto, a close friend of Geoff’s and the founder of Badgemoor property consultancy. With a degree in business psychology, James initially aimed for a career in corporate consultancy but found himself in the property world after the events of September 11th. From there, he built a reputation for measured, honest advice, eventually moving from sales to buying with the launch of Badgemoor in 2009.2025-03-0630 min
Attended ExchangeGeoff Wilford’s "The Attended Exchange" Podcast Interviews Carl Bignell, Super Prime Residential Designer and DeveloperIn Episode Six of The Attended Exchange, Wilfords’ founder Geoff Wilford sits down with Carl Bignell, one of the most accomplished and visionary designers and developers in the super prime residential market. Carl’s journey is anything but conventional, beginning with a peripatetic childhood that shaped his perspective and adaptability. He started his career in estate agency, only to reinvent himself as a trailblazing designer and developer, delivering some of the most exquisite homes in London as well as The Bahamas and New Orleans.In this illuminating conversation, Carl shares insights into the evolution of t...2024-12-1441 min
Attended ExchangeGeoff Wilford’s "The Attended Exchange" Podcast Interviews Bertie Russell from Russell SimpsonIn Episode Five of The Attended Exchange, Wilfords’ founder Geoff Wilford sits down with Bertie Russell, Managing Director of the renowned estate agency Russell Simpson, originally established by his father, Alan, in 1979. In a compelling conversation, Geoff and Bertie delve into Bertie’s journey of joining the family business 16 years ago, navigating the unique mix of privilege and pressure that comes with stewarding a respected 45-year legacy, and the ongoing challenge of maintaining its reputation and values. They explore Russell Simpson’s unique approach—eschewing traditional shop fronts, a radical move at the agency’s inception, which has become an asset i...2024-11-1241 min
Attended ExchangeGeoff Wilford’s "The Attended Exchange" Podcast Interviews Simon Connell from Property VisionThe episode, available on Apple, Amazon and Spotify delves into Simon’s career moving from property sales to becoming a buying agent and offers invaluable advice for those aspiring to enter the property industry.After graduating from Newcastle University, Simon moved to London and spent four years learning his trade at Foxton’s estate agency, which is where he originally met Geoff. Having seen how things were done on the sales side of the fence, Simon decided to make the switch to becoming a buying agent. Simon has been with Property Vision since 2005 and advi...2024-09-1044 min
Attended ExchangeGeoff Wilford sits down with renowned property entrepreneur Robin Paterson This episode we delve into Paterson’s extensive career and Robin offers invaluable advice for those aspiring to enter the property industry. Robin and Geoff have had a long-standing professional relationship, first crossing paths at Hamptons. Robin later recruited Geoff to sell private residences at the Four Seasons in Barbados. Robin Paterson, whose career spans nearly four decades, has an impressive resume that includes the turnaround of several high street UK brands, such as Hamptons International, Cluttons and more recently Sotheby’s International Realty UK, which he sold to George Azar...2024-07-1741 min
Attended ExchangeInterview with Christian Cox - Founder of West 11 Properties During the first part of his career in property, Christian Cox was one of the London's most successful Estate Agents. In 2011 he pivoted into property development and during this episode Chris talks about the recipe to his success. How life without fun is no life at all, the importance of Sundays and the profile of his high net worth clients. West 11 has evolved into a significant player on the Central and West London property stage. Christian explains the attention to detail that he prides himself on in order to...2024-04-291h 06
Attended ExchangeInterview with Richard Atkins - CEO of Design Space LondonGeoff Wilford sits down with Richard Atkins to discuss all aspects of business, design, juggling family life whilst running a super successful business and what it was like to survive the harrowing Tsunami back in 2004.2024-03-0448 min