From High Street to Self-Employed: What Agents Get Wrong About Success With Craig Stephens

Craig Stephens has seen every side of estate agency — from high street branch manager to franchise owner, online disruptor, and now co-founder of Riva Lily.In this episode, Craig shares what most agents don’t realise about running a business, pricing property, building culture, and going self-employed the right way. Whether you’re tired of outdated practices or wondering if self-employment is really worth it, this conversation unpacks the lessons Craig learned the hard way — and the simple shifts that create freedom without sacrificing standards or income.Perfect for agents who want more control, more clarity, and a modern way of working.🏆 Nominations and tickets are now available for the first-ever Personal Estate Agency Awards!Join us on 22nd October 2026 in Birmingham as we celebrate the very best personal estate agents, brokerage businesses and brokerage teams from across the UK.Nominate yourself, nominate someone else, or book your tickets here: https://www.personalestateagencyawards.co.uk/ 📚Want a free copy of the ‘Your First £100,000 Estate Agency’ book?✅ DM me the word “BOOK” on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/estateagent.consultancy/ and I’ll send it straight over.📥 Want FREE materials to help get you your next instruction? Head to: https://www.estateagentconsultancy.com/freeintro💻 Want to launch or scale your own estate agency business?Book a free discovery call here: https://theestateagentconsultancy.as.me/sixty-consultation🎓 To access to our ‘Your First £100,000 Estate Agency’ video course. Head over to: https://www.estateagentconsultancy.com/your-first-100000-digital-course📅 Want to join our next free webinar?Get added to the VIP list to find out first: https://www.estateagentconsultancy.com/webinarAny questions? Just email: [email protected] or visit us at https://www.estateagentconsultancy.com