Testimonials

for

Christopher

Watkin

Dear Fellow Agent

An awful lot of agents think the system I advocate are too good to be true.

Therefore, I have for you some publically made testimonials

All of these testimonials have been cut and paste from Linkedin and can be publically seen here

http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=102567620#endorsements

"We run a well established lettings agency in North West. In the

Spring of 2013, Christopher helped us to trial his advertorial

newspaper articles to help us attract new business for our lettings

agency. Writing the weekly articles proved really difficult at first but

Christopher has an enormous wealth of ideas and inspiration and

with his unstinting guidance, encouragement and support we learnt

to become expert in his techniques. The advertorials grew our

rental market appraisals from an average 4 a month to 14 a month

and we now have a great number of potential landlords dropping in

for advice. Even better, our turnover increased by 20%. There is no

doubt that Christopher’s ideas, his support and guidance have provided a real boost to our business.

His passion and enthusiasm are truly infectious and he has always been a real tonic to work with. It

is an absolute pleasure to recommend Christopher."

— Rosemary Millican, Owner, Belvoir Lettings in Macclesfield (The franchise was sold on in the

Summer of 2014 and now Rosemary is enjoying a glass or three of Pinot in her retirement)

“I first met Chris in 2011 and was instantly warmed to his

personal and creative approach to business. After building the

relationship I worked closely with Chris for over 14 months using

his ideas and techniques to improve my letting agency in Hitchin,

particularly gaining new landlords. What worked particularly

well for me was his newspaper advertorials putting me as the

local professional for landlords and investors alike. Within 6 - 8

weeks the results were obvious, I was gaining over 50% more

landlord enquiries with 90% of them resulting in new business.

After nine months my turnover had increased from £36k to £43k

per month"— Luke Mason, MD of Belvoir Hitchin

“I found Christopher's course to be

fantastic and we are already seeing the

positive results of his teachings. As with

everything action is required, but by

putting into place the information taught

by Chris, you cant help but get more

business. He is also a really nice bloke,

which helps massively, highly

recommended”

— John Paul, MD of Castledene Group

and

The Times and Sunday Times Letting Agent of the Year 2014 (Overall UK

Winner) and The Times and Sunday Times Best Training and Development in

the UK (Gold)

“Christopher has very quickly established himself as one of the leading

lights in how to grow a lettings business by taking 2 or 3 very simple steps

to grow Market share - if you haven't yet had a conversation with

Christopher and want to look at ways to grow your lettings portfolio - get

in touch with him”

- Gareth Samples, MD of Brief Your Market and Ex-MD of Your Move

“I have worked with Chris a number of times this year (2014). His

enthusiasm is electric, his knowledge of his subject is extensive

and the implementation of ideas instant. We are beginning to

obtain results directly attributable to his teaching and I am

absolutely delighted.”

— Philip Wakefield, Principal at Martin and Co Weymouth

“Chris is an extremely knowledgeable professional person who has

brought some fantastic successes to our business. His attention to detail is

second to none and never fails to deliver the goods. He's not expensive

considering what he brings to the party. Never over promises however

always delivers. Would strongly recommend him - And an absolute

pleasure to deal with. Thanks Chris long may it continue !! “

Dawn Taylor - Regional Franchise Manager at Martin & Co Group

“Chris has been working with us for a

number of months and has given us an

entirely new perspective on our marketing

efforts. His enthusiasm for his techniques

is infectious, and the proof is in the

pudding. After meeting him for the first time and taking his advice on board we generated 23 new

market appraisals within a week. Many of his ideas are straightforward but incredibly effective in

both the short and long term. Chris has always been on hand to offer advice whenever I've asked,

making himself available via phone and email at the drop of a hat. If you haven't had a chat with him

yet, you're missing out.” Dean Oakes - Marketing Executive at XanderMatthew

“I attended Christopher's course back in July this year (2014) and as

we come in to December we have added 30 new properties to our

portfolio.The techniques that I have learnt on Chris's course have

produce real measurable results. I have now got landlords wanting to

buy exclusively through our company in order to let. Christopher's

articles are written with a real flare.”

Paul Tobias-Gibbins - M&P Estates (in Essex)

“What Christopher doesn't know about letting agents isn't worth

knowing. You want to grow your business, you need Christopher

- he has some truly original ways of positioning you as the expert

in your field and reaching those all-elusive landlords before your

competitors do. Why wouldn't you want that?? Don't delay - call

Chris today (before your competition does it first) “

Sam Ashdown - Marketing Strategist for Estate Agents at

www.SamAshdown.co.uk

“Christopher Watkins has done an amazing job turning me from a

doubter of his methods to a real believer. I have followed his

training and have quantifiable results to prove it works. Not only

has my business increased but I have rediscovered that I am an

expert in my own little field and why I enjoy what I do – all thanks

to Christopher. “

David Nicholson - Director at Martin & Co Crawley

"I first met with Chris at the turn of the year, having recently set

up my own lettings agency in the Summer of 2013. Having a

corporate background, I found out quickly that most of what I

had been taught was not really going to get my anywhere and

there were much better, and proven methods of attracting

landlords. I quickly bought into Chris' ethos on how to attract

landlords to my business and after a few months of laying the

foundations, have just recently begun publishing articles. There

is a lot of hard work to be done prior to this but Chris will give

you all the tips required. He is always on hand to help and brings

something new to the table everytime I speak with him. He is always keen to share ideas and for a

reasonable cost too. He is a joy to work with, inspiring and will always tell you never to give up, it

does not happen overnight but the methods he teaches are beginning to have very positive impacts

on my company."

— Daniel Wilson, Director of Wilson Page Lettings – Peterborough

"I've been working with Chris Watkin for the last six months and I can tell you

that he really knows how to attract more landlords to your lettings agency. If

that doesn't convince you, read his blog for a while and then take the

plunge.."

— Rachel Roodhardt, Sales & Marketing Manager, Martin & Co,

"We opened our cold start lettings agency in February

2013. From day one, The Watkin always offered his help

and guidance on how to attract landlords to our agency.

He was always coming up with new ideas and his creative

thinking, expertise, positive can-do attitude and drive

made him the go to man to increase our stock. I can

particularly remember one occasion we had an issue with

how to network at a particular event and he went above

and beyond the call of duty in providing us with

exceptional support and guidance. However, it’s his ideas,

especially the advertorials and his insistence that you need

to engage landlords with interesting stories about the local housing market, both in the newspaper

and with social media that has got us so much new business. I can categorically say that without

Chris’s help, we wouldn’t have got so many landlords and their properties on our books so early on,

which meant we were able to let 105 properties in the first 9 months of trading. He is a truly

amazing guy and we can not thank him enough for what he has done for us and we look forward to

working with more throughout 2014...."

— Phil Collett, Director of Belvoir Bury

"I have recently attended Chris's one day course and would

highly recommend it. If you read his blog you will get a

good idea of what he does and by attending the course you

will gain a much deeper level of understanding of how to

attract landlords with actions you can begin on straight

away."

— Paul Wright, Director of All-Avenues Lettings in

Woolwich

"I've now been working with Christopher for about 6

months and I have to say he has been a god send! I

started my own letting agency in January and I don't think

I would have had a clue where to start if it wasn't for the

advice and support that Christopher has given me. His

methods are creative and often remarkably simple and

yet I would never have thought of them! I'm starting to

see the fruits of my labour start to pay off now and I'm

sure it is all down to Christopher's methods. I can't

recommend him highly enough."

— Rebecca Smith, MD at Rebecca Smith Property Services

in Teddington

"I highly recommend Chris if you're an estate or letting agent wanting

to build business growth. He has lots of experience and a totally new

way of reaching out for new business. His courses are very in-depth,

enjoyable and full of well researched knowledge you can take away

and implement straight away into your lettings business."

— Julia Benham, Lettings Agent in Cardiff

.. then some more ...

"I first spoke with Christopher some years ago. We recently spoke again and he's been excellent in

helping me reinvigorate my marketing strategy and I've now got a concrete plan in place which is

now fully under way. His unique blend of property lettings and business development experience (as

well as his gloves off no nonsense approach!) makes his services unique, so if you are thinking about

having a chat with him - think no more - do it! Thanks Chris." — Neil Freshwater, MD Contempo

Lettings Edinburgh

"Christopher watkin is not only a forward thinking Lettings genius but more importantly the proof is

in the pudding. I was one of the first Martin and Co offices to get on board with Chris and his ideas.

Already in the early stages of my learning I am seeing significant changes and there's plenty more to

come.I can highly recommend Chris and I am looking forward to working with him for the

foreseeable future. Call him. Your business depends on it! If you want to grow your lettings agency

you need to speak to this man!"— Richard Goodwin, Lettings Manager Martin and Co Oxford

"I run a successful and established letting agency in Sunderland. Over the last 18 months, Chris

Watkin has been a real pleasure to work with on a number of new business generation projects all

designed to increase the number of rental properties on our books and to increase our awareness

levels amongst the local landlord community Without Chris’s creative ideas & attention to detail we

wouldn’t have grown our business as nearly as quickly and efficiently as we have done Now he has

moved on and started as a freelancer, I will now have to pay for his services, which in my opinion are

worth every single penny. If you are a letting agent*, read his blog and learn from him and if you can

afford him, get him into your agency to help you grow the business *as long as you aren't based in

Sunderland!" — Neil Whitfield, Director of Belvoir Sunderland

"I worked with Chris over the last 6 months, with him guiding and mentoring me with his social

media and blogging skills. As a result of blogging, I have listed or will list (when the properties will

soon complete) between 15 and 20 properties, with more properties on the horizon. I would like to

thank Chris Watkins for all his support and assistance with this matter. I feel that the work carried

out has had a real positive impact to my lettings agency" — Zoe Bywater, Owner, Belvoir Bedford,

"As a new start-up agency I have been following Chris on LinkedIn for a while now. I have been

educated and entertained by the numerous discussion groups Chris creates and the experience and

views he willingly shares with others. Although I have never met Chris personally my business was

recently presented with a unique opportunity that I needed advice on from someone with a great

level of experience in this field. My immediate thought was to contact Chris direct, through LinkedIn,

with my predicament and ask for some advice. Expecting an email back at some point I was

thoroughly surprised when within half an hour the phone rang and it was Chris ready to talk me

through things. The advice he gave me and experience he has in previous dealings regarding this

matter, are invaluable. I cannot commend him highly enough; to have the compassion and

willingness to effectively help out a complete stranger yet fellow industry professional. Many thanks

Chris." — Ben Purnell, Director, Tynings Independent Estate Agents

"Chris has used his extensive skills to help me with my business development recently. Always

straight to the point and pragmatic, I have found his advice invaluable. Chris has a wide variety of

experience and uses it well." — Jim Mitchell, Director, Belvoir Lettings (Loughborough & Coalville),

"Christopher knows how it all fits together. He is always on hand to give those nuggets of

information that can give that edge to your business, especially when it comes to marketing"— Nigel

Parry, Business Owner, Belvoir Lettings (Nottingham)

"Chris has shown himself to be very honest, upfront and knowledgeable about his field and always

produces great results. He can help you set up your own lettings agency and really has some great

ideas on how to help you build your business quickly. Above all else he is also a very sociable,

friendly humble guy that is worth talking to." — Glenn Wakeham, Owner, Belvoir Lettings Guildford,

"Christopher takes a no-hold bars approach which if you listen WILL get you the desired results.

Intelligent and insightful he can add to the bottom line in property." — Samantha Collett, Director &

Owner, Gorgeous Homes Ltd

“Chris's landlord farm course is an absolute MUST for all independent lettings agents, weather new

or established, you will be well positioned to take on the big boys and start to grow your business

without compromising your fees.” Manoj Patel – Letting Agent Hamlets

"Christopher's knowledge of the Letting Industry is phenomenal and his training sessions are

excellent. His no nonsense, back to basics approach is a breath of fresh air and the support he offers

to those who ask for his help is invaluable."— Deborah Barraclough, MD of Perfect Lets in North

Leeds

"How do you find landlords? That was the big question I asked myself as I opened my letting agency

from a cold start. Flashy marketing? Cut-price offers? Hours spent on Twitter, Facebook and SEO?

I’m glad I stumbled upon Chris’ techniques and adopted them, which makes the key difference of

marketing TO landlords not AT them. Whilst it’s early days there’s been an immediate impact on the

number of landlords contacting me as a direct response of Chris’ methods, many commenting how

knowledgeable I clearly am about the local market (thanks for the articles Chris!). So much so in fact

that one landlord has now instructed me to help source and manage some properties in the area for

him! Read Chris’ blog, watch his videos and see him in person if you can. Not only is he generous

with his time but his advice WILL work and pay dividends in regards to that number one issue:

finding landlords." — Clive Janes, MD of CRJ Lettings Chichester

"Christopher has an admirable enthusiasm for, and deep knowledge of, the lettings sector.... He is

always willing to give advice, and listen to it at the same time - a great quality in today's fast-moving

world." — Jon Bellamy, Managing Director, Atlas Mapping Limited,

"It didn't take long to see that Christopher is not only extremely well-informed, but truly passionate

about the lettings business--and particularly about helping new people establish new careers rapidly

and securely in this exciting and expanding market." — Joe Caneen, Owner, The Video Whisperer,

was a consultant or contractor to Christopher at Belvoir Lettings plc

"I have worked with Christopher over a number of years and his knowledge, expertise and valuable

assistance has ensured growth to my 2 Belvoir franchisees and his work rate is second to none." —

Major Mahil, Managing Director, Belvoir Lettings

"I had the pleasure of meeting Christopher after a property event in London. Since then we have

stayed in regular contact. Christopher is a very likeable person and has great skills in supporting

agents. He is happy to share his knowledge and expertise in order to help others. A true gent that

has exceptional property & social media skills. If you are looking to start a lettings business then

make sure you have a chat with Christopher first!" — Ian Charles Watson, Owner, Agent Media,

"Christopher is a friendly and approachable guy and always ready to share information and contacts.

A person to know in the UK property industry." — Christopher Walkey, Managing Director and

Founder., MarketMe.tv,

" Chris is an expert in his field and was/is always on hand for any help that I may need. I can always

count on Chris for advice "— Dominik Potworowski, MD of Belvoir Maidenhead

"Christopher’s enthusiasm has no boundaries, his passion for property is no doubt evident in his

work and it is a pleasure working with a character who genuinely works hard and is such a lively

character!" — Reena Patel, Marketing Manager, Belvoir Lettings, (now moved to pastures new)

"Chris offers good advice and has many years behind him in and around the property industry. If

looking for lettings guidance, starting a new lettings business he comes well equipped to help you

along." — Trevor Mealham, CEO and founder, inea.co.uk,

" In the relatively short time I have known Chris he has demonstrated energy and enthusiasm for

both franchising and the seminar programme. He has proved to be keen to help out and put in that

extra bit of time and effort."— Chris Cook, Owner, Chantry Creatives Limited,

"Christopher is a thorough professional and completely dedicated to every task he sets his mind to,

as well as being a very personable and entertaining individual to be around. His integrity is

unquestioned, and he delights in helping others fulfill their dreams of excelling in the property

industry." — Mohammed Shakeel, Director, Belvoir Lettings in Leeds

"Charismatic, entertaining, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. I met with Chris on a number of

occasions during 2011. His knowledge around property and lettings is substantial. He's a great guy to

speak to when looking for new ideas and he's never afraid to put forward his own thoughts and

suggestions." — Robert Price, Managing Director, Belvoir Lettings Cardiff,

.... and some personal references ...

"Christopher is a great Round Tabler. He is a credit to the organisation and has made a positive

difference to his Area and community." — Kevin Chard, National Programme Officer, Round Table

Great Britain & Ireland,

"As the Chief Executive of Round Table in the UK and Ireland, it is a pleasure to work with

Christopher in his capacity as Area Chairman of one of Round Table's strongest areas. I find him

eager, ever helpful, self motivated and great team player with a very strong work ethic. Reliable and

loyal." — Cait Allen, Chief Executive, Round Table Britain & Ireland,

"Chris is the man that you can depend on. Always willing and able to help others to get the job

done." — Ash Sheikh, Immediate Past Chairman, Leicester Round Table,

"Chris has had a great deal of experience in organising events meetings and fundraising with Round

Table this is in addition to holding down a busy day job. He brings a sense of humour, a clear sense

of task and is focused on a job well done. You cant ask for more than that." — Mark Gray, National

Training Research & Development Officer Multiple Disability, RNIB, was with another company when

working with Christopher at Area 14 East Midlands Round Table

"Working alongside christopher is always a pleasure, his ability to be both affable and professional

help deliver results on time, every time. He is a keen fundraiser and community worker as well as

being aneloquent and motivational speaker." — Mervyn Sheldon, Online Business Account Training

manager, Royal Mail,

"Chris builds strong relationships with his customers and gives his time generously to ensure they

get the right results. Professional and totally reliable we enjoyed the experience of working with

Chris." — Steve Warner, was Christopher's client

"Thoroughly enjoyed by time working with Christoper - a very competent estate agent and always

willing to help others" — Paul Offley, Regional Operations Manager, Halifax HBOS

"When Watkin speaks, people listen... because they want to; because they are inspired. It's that

simple." — Will Ingleby, Business Partner Manager, Itronix UK Ltd, worked with Christopher at HBOS

(Halifax Bank)

"Christopher has drive, energy and enthusiasm in abundant amounts - his flare for marketing and

generating innovative ideas seemed endless and always with an eye to customer satisfaction. He

was an absolute pleasure to manage." — Neil Wedge, Senior Manager Business Change, Halifax

Bank, managed Christopher at HBOS (Halifax Bank)

"Christopher is an exceptional sales agent with an eye for the next technological innovation. He also

maintains an extensive internal and external network. A very proactive individual." — Rebecca

Howes MBA, Area Manager, Halifax Estate Agents,

"I have known Chris Watkin for many years and have often thought that we would work together,

the opportunity has not arisen at the right time. Chris is a long time served quality Estate Agent who

can turn his hand to almost any facet of the business and make it successful" — Mark Newton, Chief

Executive, Newton Fallowell,

"Enthusiasm personified, Chris rolls up his sleeves and will face down any problems. He has vast

experience in the field of estate agency."— Mark Bygott, Director, Mark Bygott Intercounty Estate

Agents,

"In all the years I have worked, which are quite a few, I cannot think of a more enthusiastic member

of myteam, something which I have seen Christopher demonstrate whatever the challenge. High

energy levels and a great "can do" approach to everything he does!"— Stephen Wolfenden,

Regional Manager Estate Agency, HBOS,

"Chris is a very personable and capable estate agent. Full of integrity and charisma. I have worked

alongside. Chris on for a number of years and cannot recommend him more highly to anyone that

requires a first class property professional." — Matt Daykin, Senior Valuer and Branch Manager,

Halifax Estate Agents, worked directly with Christopher at Halifax Estate Agents

"Christopher is a highly intelligent and motivated individual. He has a proven track record of

excellent sales results both as an individual and leading a team. Analyses data and uses this

information well in understanding all aspects of his business. Chris would be an asset to any

organisation."— Donna Knowles, Branch Manager for the Halifax