Kate Maday was working in real estate in the Coffs Harbour area when she discovered One Agency.
She knew of Joanne Vines, a super successful agent who had been working with a large franchise in the area. Kate then watched Joanne open her own business: One Agency Joanne Vines.
Kate says, “The brand jumped out at me. It was so professional, clean and striking!”
When Kate decided to set up her own business in the Southern Highlands, there were many factors to consider. Good business systems were essential and when she looked into the One Agency Group, she saw that there was a real structure to the brand with the delivery of professional real estate services.
“It was also important to me to know who was at the helm of the business and assess if I aligned with their style and thinking. Paul Davies definitely ticked those boxes for me, he’s so passionate about the brand and he makes the journey so exciting. We were absolutely busting to get started.”
Kate also wanted a brand that would suit her personality and one that would give her plenty of freedom in operating her own business. Set up fees, ongoing costs and the brand guidelines were also factored into Kate’s decision to join.
Together with husband Andrew, Kate started One Agency Maday Property covering the areas of Bowral, Burradoo and Mittagong. They opened for business at the end of January 2014.
I love working with the brand, I love the structure, I love the consistency of it and I particularly love the freedom it allows me.
Kate believes that investing time into proper planning is the key to turning your dreams into a reality. She thinks that operating a One Agency business is not just about working for yourself, it’s also about having the necessary management skills, industry expertise, technical skills, finance and a long-term vision to grow and succeed.
“Head Office were extremely helpful, any concern or query was addressed immediately. The other members are supportive too and Sally Absalom, another One Agency Principal was amazing. She invited us into her office setup to see how it was all working and her administrative assistant,Larissa Berger was so very helpful.”
She says that setting up the business was not difficult at all, in particular with all the support with Head Office and other members assisting and offering advice. Kate had been considering the move for 12 months and believes that starting up alone without the brand behind her would have been both difficult and time consuming.
“I love working with the brand, I love the structure, I love the consistency of it and I particularly love the freedom it allows me.”
We asked her what advice she would offer to those thinking about joining the group?
“Ensure you are comfortable with all the systems, that the brand fits you and what you want for your business, then JUST DO IT! You won’t look back! It’s a fabulous group of like-minded members. They all want to support each other and build a brand to be very proud of. I just love it!”
Contact Kate Maday
T 02 4861 6520
E katemaday@oneagencygroup.com.au
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