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Blocktalk is the podcast bout the property management industry, for the property management industry. Our aim is that the Blocktalk podcast offers listeners some useful insight into a variety of views, opinions, thoughts, and foresight from our guests who include business leaders and property management industry experts.The podcast is hosted by Brian Welsh, MD of CPL Software, and sister brands Blockworx and INSPCT. Brian has a wealth of knowledge and expertise having worked in the industry for over 30 years. He is also a certified Clifton Strengths Coach. You can connect with Brian at www.brianwelsh.co.uk Blocktalk is produced by the same team as: CPL Software - https://cplsoftware.com/ Blockworx - www.blockworx.co.uk INSPCT - www.inspct.co.uk

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Blocktalk is the podcast bout the property management industry, for the property management industry. Our aim is that the Blocktalk podcast offers listeners some useful insight into a variety of views, opinions, thoughts, and foresight from our guests who include business leaders and property management industry experts.The podcast is hosted by Brian Welsh, MD of CPL Software, and sister brands Blockworx and INSPCT. Brian has a wealth of knowledge and expertise having worked in the industry for over 30 years. He is also a certified Clifton Strengths Coach. You can connect with Brian at www.brianwelsh.co.uk Blocktalk is produced by the same team as: CPL Software - https://cplsoftware.com/ Blockworx - www.blockworx.co.uk INSPCT - www.inspct.co.uk

    Blocktalk Bitesize - The one with the Clientcast Mar 2023

    Blocktalk Bitesize - The one with the Clientcast Mar 2023

    Welcome to a new season of the Blocktalk podcast, and this week's Blocktalk Bitesize, which is an 8-minute section taken from the full podcast.

    In this short episode you will hear a section from the Clientcast, an episode dedicated to an update for CPL clients. 

    We hope you enjoy the episode, and if you have any questions, or comments, please do reach out to us.
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    • 8 min
    Clientcast March 2023

    Clientcast March 2023

    Welcome to our regular quarterly Clientcast episode of the Blocktalk podcast with Brian, Will, Crawford, and Jaxx giving our clients an update on what's happening at CPL HQ. 

    Timestamps:

    1:54 CPL news
    5:34 CPL 2.0 
    6:42 CPL 3.0
    9:19 Housing Associations 
    11:58 Blockworx update
    15:30 Blocktalk podcast

    We hope you enjoy the episode, and we welcome any questions!
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    • 19 min
    Blocktalk Bitesize - The One with Neale Bisset

    Blocktalk Bitesize - The One with Neale Bisset

    Welcome to a new season of the Blocktalk podcast, and this week's Blocktalk Bitesize, which is an 8-minute section taken from the full podcast.

    In this episode we're joined by Neale Bisset, and we've chosen the part of the podcast where Neale discusses the new Property Institute's Diploma, developed by professionals in Scotland, for Scotland; recruitment in the industry; mental health in the industry; owner responsibility education and awareness and what PMC is doing.

    We hope you enjoy the episode, and if you have any questions, or comments, please do reach out to us.
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    • 8 min
    S2 Ep 2 with Neale Bisset, Co-owner and Chairman, PMC Property Management and Lettings

    S2 Ep 2 with Neale Bisset, Co-owner and Chairman, PMC Property Management and Lettings

     On this week's Blocktalk Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Neale Bisset, Co-owner and Chairman of PMC Property Management and Lettings. 

    Brian chats to Neale about all things property management including a new Diploma for Scotland, via The Property Institute, the PMAS Conference, and owner's associations.

    3:15 Qualification
    4:04 Management buyout
    7:26 Mental health in the industry
    8:02 Owners' associations
    11:46 Biggest change since working in the industry
    13:57 Most important aspect of property management now
    17:32 Future of property management
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    • 24 min
    Blocktalk Bitesize - The One About Recruitment

    Blocktalk Bitesize - The One About Recruitment

    Welcome to a new season of the Blocktalk podcast, and this week's Blocktalk Bitesize, which is an 8-minute section taken from the full podcast.

    In this episode we're joined by Malcolm Perryman, Commercial Manager at The Property Institute, and Zoe Southwell, Senior Management at Block Recruit to talk about the challenges facing the industry around recruitment. 

    We hope you enjoy the episode, and if you have any questions, or comments, please do reach out to us.



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    • 7 min
    S2 Ep1 Recruitment challenges facing the property management industry

    S2 Ep1 Recruitment challenges facing the property management industry

    Welcome to a new season of the Blocktalk podcast. 

    In this episode we're joined by Malcolm Perryman, Commerical Manager at The Property Institute, and Zoe Southwell, Senior Management at Block Recruit to talk about the challenges facing the industry around recruitment. 

    We hope you enjoy the episode, and if you have any questions, or comments, please do reach out to us.

    Timestamp
    1:58 Background research - who is working in the industry?
    6:29 Background research - what are the recruitment problems?
    10:52 Leaving to work for companies who offer what they want
    11:29 Flexible working
    13:59 Wants v what is being offered
    15:41 Four-day week
    17:39 Opinion v data 
    19:31 Ambition and progress
    23:18 How to create change?
    27:53 Evolution of recruitment and expectations
    29:35 Solutions for successful recruitment 
    32:46 NLP


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    • 38 min

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