The Real & Raw Podcast Show

30/10/2023

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!!

Click the link to check out the latest episode of The Real & Raw Podcast Show, where I'm joined by Simon Leadbetter, Founder of unchained.marketing to discuss everything from why marketing he was responsible for failed, why the estate agency industry is so bad at marketing and why they need it!

Click the link to watch the full episode 👇

In this episode, James is joined by Simon Leadbetter, Founder of unchained.marketing to discuss everything from why marketing he was responsible for failed, ...

18/10/2023

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!!

Click the link to check out the latest episode of The Real & Raw Podcast Show, where I’m joined by Alice Bullard from Nested Estate Agents , Scott Gunn from eXp and Iain Cooper from Keller Williams UK as they battle it out for the title of best self employed agency! 🥊

It's the battle of the self-employed estate agents! Keller Williams, Nested, and EXP are going head-to-head to see who is the best. In this episode, James is...

18/10/2023

OUT NOW!!! The Real & Raw Podcast Show - Episode 5

In this episode I’m joined by social media star and Managing Director of Touchstone Education Abi Hookway

Find out whether Abi thinks property training courses are worth the risk or is it all just a scam?!

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James is back and in this episode he grills social media star and property investment trainer and Managing Director of Touchstone Education, Abi Hookway on w...

22/06/2023

Does the International Learning Group FINANCIALLY PROFIT from the teachers strikes?!

In this episode, James interrogates, Ben Dyer, Managing Director of The International Learning Group (TILG) and asks does he financially profit from the teachers strikes?!

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/7XAOPraiiNo

Episode 4 of The Real & Raw Podcast ShowAs James, interrogates Ben Dyer from The International Learning Group (TILG), he asks whether they financially profit...

05/06/2023

Next up, NRLA?? Who are they?!

In this episode I quiz Ben Beadle from the NRLA about who they are and what they do?!

Can they really help find a solution to the ongoing battle between landlords and tenants or is this all just talks trying to look like the peaceful, commendable, mediator?!

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/5972EX_6qMU

03/05/2023

Next up to get is Managing Director of It was an absolute pleasure to have Alice on the show.

Click the link to watch the full episode out now: youtu.be/r_2W8T4_jM0

Get ready for an explosive Episode 2 of The Real & Raw Podcast.As James Forrester, grills Managing Director Alice Bullard from Nested, regarding the business...

03/05/2023

If you haven't watched it yet check out this episode of the podcast in the link where I grill Russell Quirk on why he called in the bailiffs to Wizz Air when his flight was cancelled!

Watch episode 1, part 1 here: https://youtu.be/Pz90M83c0yM

Episode 1 - Part 1 of the Real & Raw Podcast Show.James Forrester interviews property industry giant, Russell Quirk, the ex - Founder of E-Move!The Real & Ra...

03/05/2023

When I decided to launch my own podcast, I wondered who would make the best first guest appearance.

I wanted someone with panache, style, grace, someone that was interesting and awe inspiring....... I scoured through my contacts list, poured through the internet and every time I came back to the same person.......ME..... oh and I guess my good pal Russell Quirk too, of course!

Watch the full episodes of part 1 & 2 now: https://youtu.be/wUlbTeCf0t0

Episode 1, Part 2 of the Real & Raw Podcast Show.Russell Quirk turns the tables on our very own James Forrester and puts him in the hot seat, regarding his i...

26/03/2021

On this weeks episode recruitment supremo and fellow Geordie Ashleigh Wright explains the highs and low of expanding the business during the pandemic, moving to Birmingham, job opportunities and Westray Recruitment new Academy that is launching soon.

As always grab yourself and drink enjoy Real Random Raw.

25/03/2021

19/03/2021

What an episode this was - He may be the Piers Morgan of the property world but he has yet to be wrong regarding the houses prices and certainly wants change in the Estate Agency industry so the client gets the full benefit.

Tune in on Friday 5:30pm for the full episode to hear Russell & myself James Forrester talk property, house price predictions, politics and how the American reality house programs may be influencing how Estate Agents will start to operate.

19/03/2021

A little teaser on what to expect on tonights episode of Real Random Raw.

Predictions on property prices for 2021 - Crash? Increase? or is there another answer? See what Russell Quirk is predicting and why.

Also there was and still is fundamental issues in the Estate Agency sector and what needs to be done to correct this.

11/03/2021

Never judge a book by its cover. 📚

A small teaser on our special guest Eleni opening up and describing her personal battles which she has overcome and given her the strength to help others battle theirs. 💪

Subscribe to the page so you don't miss this and future discussions. New episode released 5:30pm every Friday.

10/03/2021

This week Phil & James are joined by the wonderful Eleni Constantinou talking about hospitality, fitness and the latest hot news topics. How to deal with personal battles and admit a change is needed and turning something negative into a positive outcome

05/03/2021

REAL RANDOM RAW

James Forrester, Phil Oldershaw and special guest Jas Rohel.

04/03/2021

James Forrester & Phil Oldershaw are thrilled to welcome a very special guest to this week’s show. This Friday at 5:30pm we have Jas Rohel.

Jas is Founder and CEO of the Education Awards, Education Expo and Radio presenter. Jas runs the annual eduction event for people and establishments who work in Education. She is passionate about creating business links in education and will be sharing her thoughts on the latest news and education scene.

This discussion will be Real, Random & Raw... and maybe, controversial! Grab yourself a drink, invite your friend and colleagues to the page/live, and interact via the link, live!

26/02/2021

REAL RANDOM RAW

James Forrester, Phil Oldershaw and special guest Ninder Johal D.L.

24/02/2021

James Forrester & Phil Oldershaw are thrilled to welcome a very special guest to this week’s show. This Friday at 5:30pm we have serial entrepreneur Ninder Johal.

Ninder comes from a music background and is the owner of Nachural Group. He also runs a successful events company which organises The Signature Awards & Nachural Entrepreneurship Awards and most recently launched The Business Insider Publication and podcast.

What can the Midlands do to stop being caught in the North South divide, how can Greater Birmingham help get its slice of the pie working together and how will covid inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs - all will be revealed on the show.

This discussion will be Real, Random & Raw... and maybe, controversial! Grab yourself a drink, invite your friend and colleagues to the page/live, and interact via the link, live!

19/02/2021

Real Random Raw

Phil Oldershaw & James Forrester chat RRR with special guest Peter Higgs on; business, news and current affairs.

15/02/2021

James Forrester & Phil Oldershaw are thrilled to welcome a very special guest to this weeks show. This Friday at 5:30pm we have the regional owner of the best networking groups in the region Peter Higgs

Pete has taken a well known business referral group and made into not just one of the West Midlands success stories but is constantly number 1 in the UK.

Is BNI a cult, a religion or why has it turned out to be one of the best networking memberships to join generating over £33million of invoiced business in Pete's region alone?? On top of that we will get to know what drives him and the support on offer to others out there.

This discussion will be Real, Random & Raw... and maybe, controversial! Grab yourself a drink, invite your friend and colleagues to the page/live, and interact via the link, live!

12/02/2021

Real Random Raw with James Forrester & Phil Oldershaw

Talking with Nick Heard, Jamil Shabir, Cllr Sharon Thompson, Paul Cadman and Gent 48, who are behind the idea, and raising much needed funds for some fantastic charities in the region.
Their current project is with Gent 48, Birmingham’s born and bred, world-renowned graffiti artist who painted ‘Forward In Unity’.

11/02/2021

James Forrester & Phil Oldershaw are thrilled to welcome some very special guests to this weeks show the team behind Art4Charity.

Nick Heard, Jamil Shabir, Cllr Sharon Thompson, Paul Cadman and Gent 48 are behind the idea and raising much needed funds for some fantastic charities in the region.

Their current project is with Gent 48, Birmingham’s born and bred, world-renowned graffiti artist who painted ‘Forward In Unity’. In these unprecedented times of COVID-19, the artwork demonstrates that the City of Birmingham does indeed move ‘Forward In Unity’. This epic depiction is of the City’s NHS and frontline workers fighting back against the evil grasp of the virus that has taken hold of the social lives and economic wellbeing of the residents of Birmingham. You can go and see Gent 48’s masterpiece, in the flesh, on Meriden Street in Digbeth at the rear of Norton’s Bar.

This discussion will be Real, Random & Raw... and maybe, controversial!

Grab yourself a drink, invite your friends and colleagues to the page/live, and interact via messenger.

Link below to register your interest: https://fb.me/e/1cKRNwnmk

05/02/2021

RRRaw - Real Random Raw

James Forrester & Phil Oldershaw interviewing Real, Random & Raw!

26/01/2021

Phil and James are thrilled to welcome a special guest to our show. This Friday at 5:30pm we have none other than the BBC's 'maverick chef', Andrew Sheridan.

Andy is a delight to speak to; he loves the number 8 and is one of the most innovative and ambitious young chefs in the country. He is also the head chef at Birmingham's finest dining restaurant, Craft and About 8ight. They have been recently added to the Michelin Guide

We'll be going Live on Facebook on Friday, so add it to your calendar this is one discussion not to be missed.

22/01/2021

A cross between Graham Norton and Jeremy Clarkson (well James gets called loads of things). Join Phil and James as they host with a special guest or two each week for some fun, controversial and lively discussion on the latest topics and trends along with the odd personal/ business plug live on Facebook every Friday at 5:30pm. Get your drinks ready.