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Back to EpisodesFrom Cold Calling to Sales Director: Alex Tan on Energy, Culture and Leadership
Description
Alex Tan began her sales career making more than 100 cold calls a day before entering estate agency during the 2008 financial crisis.
Today, she is Group Sales Director at Andrews Property Group, helping lead sales across a network of 40 branches.
In this episode, Alex shares the experiences, lessons and mindset that helped her progress from junior negotiator to senior leadership.
We discuss:
- Why cold calling and a difficult property market gave Alex such a strong foundation
- How estate agents need to adapt when business stops coming to them
- Why energy and positivity are serious leadership skills
- Building a strong culture during challenging periods
- The role personal branding plays in recruitment
- How to identify and attract talented people
- Why agents must research both employers and potential clients
- Creating a workplace people do not want to leave
- The importance of patience, resilience and being gracious in defeat
This is an honest and energetic conversation about sales, leadership and building a successful career in estate agency.
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