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Beyond Four Walls delves into the dynamic world of block management in the UK, navigating the complexities of the sector, unravelling key topics, and shedding light on vital issues affecting communities and property managers. There will be conversations with experts, industry leaders, and passionate individuals talking about everything from insurance to inclusivity.
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Jodi Picoult is baaaack! And she joins Simon and Matt in the studio to discuss her new novel. They chat about the myths surrounding Shakespeare and his work, whether he really wrote all the plays he's credited to have written, and why the history of women writers of the time is completely unknown. Women used writing to record their wisdom at the ti…
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Welcome to Beyond Four Walls, the podcast where we delve into the stories and experiences that shape the block management sector, exploring the lives and careers of those who make a significant impact in this dynamic industry. I'm your host, and today we have an incredibly special guest joining us: Steve Grimsley. Steve is a seasoned recruitment pr…
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Sir Ian Rankin joins Simon and Matt for a natter about his new book, Midnight And Blue. They discuss the challenges of writing a book from a world inside a prison, and how much Ian had to research to ensure he got the details right. And of course they chat about music (Pentangle even get a mention) and the recent screen adaptation of his book. Lear…
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Welcome to "Beyond Four Walls," the podcast where we delve into the stories of professionals who are shaping the future of the workplace, real estate, and facility management. I'm your host, Jodie Fraser and today, I have the privilege of welcoming Louie-Mae Gibson to the podcast. Louie-Mae is a distinguished figure in the world of facilities manag…
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Welcome back to "Beyond Four Walls"! I'm your host, Jodie Fraser, and today we have a remarkable guest who is not only a leading figure in the property industry but also a passionate advocate for personal branding—Colin Horton from Project & Co. With a wealth of experience and numerous industry awards under his belt, Colin has transformed the way w…
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Bestselling author Robert Harris joins Simon and Matt for a Q&A episode. He tells us the last book her really REALLY enjoyed reading, what he learns (and has learnt) from writing each of his books, why he's drawn to WWI and WWII and who he would invite to his fantasy dinner party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Welcome to another episode of "Beyond Four Walls." Today, I have an exceptional guest joining me: Michael Jacobs, a Chartered Surveyor with over 30 years of experience in the property industry. As the Managing Director of the award-winning managing agent Michael Laurie Magar Ltd., which he established in 2000, Michael has been a transformative figu…
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Robert Harris returns to Books Of The Year to discuss his new novel, 'Precipice', with Simon and Matt. A new Robert Harris novel is always a big moment - and once again, he hasn't let us down! They chat about the extraordinary letters that were sent from Prime Minister H.H. Asquith to the woman he was besotted with, Venetia Stanley, and how that re…
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Welcome to "Beyond Four Walls," the podcast that delves into the fascinating world of property, innovation, and the individuals who are reshaping the landscape. I'm your host, Jodie Fraser, and today I have a great episode lined up for you. Joining me is Rob Mayo, the CEO of Insurety. With a career spanning over two decades, Rob began his journey i…
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Welcome back to "Beyond Four Walls." Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Danielle Holmes, a dynamic professional navigating the world of IT while balancing her home life and entrepreneurship. Danielle, along with her husband Kyle, runs Black Nova Designs, a company specialising in web design and IT solutions. Join me as I explore Danielle's…
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Ben Macintyre joins us again to discuss his brilliant new book 'The Siege' Simon and Matt chat to him about the incredible research and interviews he undertook to write the account of this incredible historic event. They delve into who carried out The Siege and what the people wanted, and how Ben managed to get so much access to the first hand acco…
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Helen Roberts brings over 25 years of experience in the property industry, serving as the Director of Client Services for Fexco Property, where she oversees business development for renowned companies like Remus, Crabtree, Bellharbour, and IPM. As the Welsh Doyenne ambassador, Helen is a passionate advocate for women in the workplace and a champion…
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Simon Mayo and Matt Williams welcome music journalist and author David Hepworth to the studio, to find out about his favourite authors and books and get a sense of his reading habits. You'll probably be as surprised as us to discover that he only reads standing up! There's also a surprise question from broadcasting legend, Bob Harris, and we find o…
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Welcome to "Beyond Four Walls," where i explore the fascinating stories and experiences of individuals who are shaping industries and making impactful changes in their communities. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jeff Tucker, a seasoned contractor with a wealth of experience in property development and management. Jeff is also the foun…
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Simon Mayo and Matt Williams welcome music journalist David Hepworth to the studio. His new book - Hope I Get Old Before I Die - looks at how enduring rock icons like Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen and many more have remained in the ever changing music game. They discuss Mick Jagger, Elton John, Paul McCartney and many other rock icons, and just how…
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Welcome to "Beyond Four Walls," the podcast where I delve deep into the ever-evolving world of the property industry. I'm your host, Jodie Fraser, and today I am thrilled to have an insightful guest who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion. Joining me is Sarah Hewson, a distinguished professional in the property industry Sa…
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Ragnar Jonasson is a veracious reader and prolific writer. In this Q&A episode, he talks about his writing processes, his favourite authors and how he orders his bookshelves. We also hear from fellow author Vaseem Khan, who poses a question to Ragnar, and discover who he would invite to his fantasy dinner party. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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Joining me is Claire Bates, a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience in the field, whose journey is as fascinating as it is motivational. Claire's story is one of transformation and determination. From her early days in hospitality management, where she honed the customer service skills that would later earn her numerous industry ac…
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Ragnar Jonasson joins Simon and Matt to discuss his latest novel, 'Death At The Sanitorium' They talk about the influence of Agatha Christie, the Icelandic way of life and how he keeps so many stories in his head at one time. Remember you can get in touch with us any time - to let us know what you're reading, books you have loved (or not) recently …
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In today's episode, I am joined by Jonathan Channing. Jonathan is the Owner & Director of JC Property Consultancy Limited, where he supports stakeholders in the residential property management sector. With a wealth of experience, Jonathan's expertise spans areas such as managing agent selection, operational efficiencies, software choices, health & …
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In this captivating episode of Beyond Four Walls, we sit down with the extraordinary Nigel Glen. Nigel's journey is nothing short of fascinating. With a doctorate in animal behaviour, he embarked on an international career spanning the global oil, financial software, and investment banking sectors. In 2009, he took a bold step into the property man…
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Chris Brookmyre joins Simon and Matt to chat about his latest novel. You may have heard Mark Billingham on one of our previous Q&A episodes rave about The Cracked Mirror? Well, he did such a good job - we read it, and loved it too! So we had to have Chris on! The idea for the book came from a discussion with his Editor, who was looking for a meta c…
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In this episode I talk to the incredible Melissa Potente about her journey into property renovations and creating her incredible property empire with MJP Homes, Inndecs & Meliora Excellence in Renovations. Melissa's experience in cultivating relationships with some of the biggest names in hospitality; Greene King, Star Bars & Pubs and Punch Taverns…
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Chris Whitaker joins Simon Mayo and Matt Williams for the Q&A episode. He discusses the last book he really REALLy enjoyed reading, his writing routine and who he'd invite to his fantasy dinner party. Also, in an exclusive, he reveals us what his next book is about and what we can expect! Author of The List Of Suspicious Things, Jennie Godfrey, sur…
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During this episode, I talk to Camilla about how she changed her career from working in Property Management as a property manager and in a sales role, to becoming a fire risk assessor. Camilla talks about the importance of risk assessments, how to liaise confidently with clients and stakeholders, and understanding the risks so you can talk it throu…
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Novelist Chris Whitaker joins Simon and Matt for a chat about his new book, All The Colours Of The Dark. Chris worked in the City for many years as a trader, before quitting to write. He talks openly about a traumatic incident which turned him on to writing, as well as how long it takes him to write each novel. (if you're thinking about writing, do…
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In this episode I talk to Zainab about her journey into law, which was encouraged by her mum, as well as the difficulties she encountered when returning to work after having her daughter. With many years of experience in the field, Zainab's journey began as an Account Manager in the property sector. Throughout the years, she has honed her skills an…
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****TRIGGER WARNING*** This podcasts contains discussions around the loss of a child. Please take of yourselves whilst listening During this episode, I speak to Emma Peach about her incredible journey through her career and a really sensitive discussion around the loss of her child at the start of her career. Emma's knowledge and expertise is incre…
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David Baddiel joins Simon and Matt for a chat about his new non-fiction book, 'My Family: The Memoir' He discusses his relationship with his mum and dad, some of the hilarious anecdotes from his childhood that appear in the book and the love that he has for both his parents, despite their quirks and faults. His family life growing up was complicate…
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In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I talk to Annie McGrandles about her journey into property management. From watching her mother work hard in the industry, Annie took a huge step by going through a management buy out and then later moving into recruitment. Annie talks to me about her incredible journey, what the property industry needs right n…
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Mark Billingham joins Simon and Matt in the studio to chat about some of his favourite authors, writing processes and research. We surprise him with a question from fellow author and fan, Abir Mukherjee, and also find out which authors he'd invite to his fantasy dinner party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Vanessa is an Accredited Breakup and Divorce Master Coach. She understands the challenges of going through divorce and breakups because she has been there, where you are right now. But she is proof that you can come out the other side to lead a happy and fulfilled life, free of the negative emotions and feelings associated with separation, breakup,…
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Mark Billingham joins Simon and Matt in the studio for a chat about his new character, Detective Miller. They discuss the fine line between comedy and crime, why Mark chose Blackpool as the setting for his new series and why you should always come back to an idea. We also try to find out what advice he gave Richard Osman, before he became an author…
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During this episode Cathy and I talk about how your thoughts create your reality and how the impact of trauma as a child can continue to hurt us as adults. This episode is an important reminder that by working through our thoughts and feelings in a positive and impactful way, we can change the way we live, work and thrive. Cathy delivers Rapid Tran…
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In this episode, Fiona and I talk about the importance of PR in the Property Management Industry and beyond. We discuss the positives and negatives of the media, how you are your brand as people buy from people, and everything in between. Fiona Scott is a PR expert who has helped numerous companies, including mine, stay visible and thrive through t…
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On this very special episode of Beyond Four Walls I am delighted to showcase a speech that I am made on behalf of the Hollie Gazzard Trust. The speech was made to around 800 people at the ACE Awards in London on Friday 21st June, followed by a video created by Insurety (Insurety | Your Specialists for Property Insurance across the UK) If you wish t…
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Bestselling novelist and journalist, Andrew O'Hagan, tells us about the last book he REALLY enjoyed reading, as well as revealing some insights into his writing processes. He also answers a question from our special guest, Monica Ali, and reveals who he would invite to his fantasy dinner party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…
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In this episode, Emily talks about her passion for property management, and why people should join the industry despite the challenges. Emily Gray, the Operations Director for Burns Hamilton, a leading property management firm based in Dorset, serving clients in Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire. With over 17 years of experience in property manageme…
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Bestselling author and journalist, Andrew O'Hagan, joins Simon and Matt to discuss his latest novel, Calendonian Road. They talk about the inspiration behind the book, the ever-changing landscape of British politics and pandemics and why it took a decade to write. Andrew also gives us an insight into the creation of some of his characters, and tell…
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During this episode, Jodie & Lisa discuss the hard work of fire risk assessors, particularly since the Grenfell Tower fire. Lisa works for 4Site Consulting and as a fire risk assessor, but she also talks openly about how being a female in this industry can be rewarding, yet challenging You can contact Lisa here - lisa.walker@4siteconsulting.co.uk o…
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Crime writer Abir Mukherjee joins Simon and Matt to discuss his new novel, Hunted. Abir is known for his Wyndham and Banerjee series, set in 1920s India, however this book is his first stand alone. They chat about the importance of writing something contemporary, the issues that he wanted to tackle and why it has taken so long to finish. Here's a l…
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Kelly is a leading voice and expert in the world of work, a Burnout Expert, and the Executive Coach for Senior Leaders who are done with running on empty. In this episode, we talk about burnout, and how Kelly nearly lost her life from burning out, not just once, but twice. She is incredibly passionate about educating and helping those to do things …
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A new David Nicholls books is always an exciting event, and his new novel, You Are Here, does not disappoint. He joins Simon and Matt for a chat about the writing process, creating his characters, the latest adaptation of One Day and how he came to the music choices in this new novel. They also discuss the influence and importance of the pandemic o…
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Kylie Walker aka That Property Mum, teaches business owners, property managers, BDM's and working mums the action steps for starting, growing and scaling profitable property management businesses. Kylie is also a working mother of 4 children, journalist, podcaster and author. In this podcast we talk about how she created her real estate brand after…
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