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 Whether you’re tired of outdated practices or wondering if self-employment is really worth it, this conversation unpacks the lessons Craig learned the hard way — and the simple shifts that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.📚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/webinar👥 Thinking of launching your own property coaching business?See how to partner with us to help you: https://www.estateagentconsultancy.com/partnerwithusAny questions? Just email: [email protected] or visit us at https://www.estateagentconsultancy.com