Letting & Estate Agent Podcast My Estate Agency Story - Ep. 2350
Oct 8, 2025
Join Miranda Menzies, a self-employed estate agent and former RAF member, as she shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a top agent in Northamptonshire. She talks about how joining the RAF instilled discipline in her life, the motivational impact of overcoming a brain haemorrhage, and her transition to estate agency after years in the fitness industry. Miranda gives valuable advice on resilience, work ethic, and emotional balance, proving that grit can surpass experience in achieving success.
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From Council Estate To RAF
- Miranda grew up on a violent council estate in Basildon and left home at 16 to join the RAF for structure and escape.
- She credits the RAF with giving her discipline, routine, and a sense of belonging that changed her life trajectory.
Franchise Fitness Business Leap
- After six years in supply in the RAF Miranda left because she needed more growth and retrained in fitness using resettlement courses.
- She bought a Rosemary Connelly franchise using a bank loan and built it into a long-running business.
Cover Multiple Smaller Areas
- Splitting coverage into several smaller postcode areas can be more effective than one large territory.
- Miranda used three mid-size population pockets to build reach across towns when launching her franchise.