Scaling a Business from the Ground Up: Scott Aggett’s Hello Haus Journey

30/09/2024 1h 6min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the Level Me podcast, Jordan de Jong sits down with Scott Aggett, the founder of Hello Haus, a niche business revolutionizing the property negotiation space in Australia. Scott dives deep into the transition from being a one-man operation to realizing the vast potential of scaling his business. They discuss the challenges Scott faced, particularly in finding the right pricing model, how he overcame self-doubt, and why he chose to focus solely on the negotiation side of property buying. Scott shares his learnings from navigating industry challenges, building strategic partnerships, and the eventual merger with Listing Loop, which tripled the business within 12 months. This candid conversation also covers Scott's personal journey, including the impact of his father's passing and the pivotal mentorship moments that helped shape his business mindset. Tune in for invaluable insights on scaling, partnerships, and creating a unique business model in a competitive industry.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Scott Aggett and Hello Haus
02:30 - The challenges of the original pricing model
10:40 - Transitioning from sales agent to property negotiation expert
15:00 - The rise of buyers agents in Australia
22:30 - The decision to focus on negotiation only
29:10 - The pivotal life moment that led to scaling Hello Haus
40:00 - Bringing on Drew and expanding the team
50:00 - The Listing Loop merger and its impact on growth
1:00:00 - Managing partnerships and business mergers

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