Riverport Business Podcast

Riverport Business Club

Riverport Business Club, based in St Ives Cambridgeshire launches a series of podcasts where business owners talk about their experiences in business.

  1. Sep 14

    How 30 Cars Raised £75,000 for the Little Miracles Charity | The Story of Pistons To Places 2026

    Join Nick Jones, founder of Pistons To Places, as he shares the story behind an incredible 2,300-mile charity adventure across Europe at the Riverport Business Club breakfast event. From buying and preparing sub £1,000 cars to tackling mountain passes, mechanical challenges and unforgettable moments, Nick reflects on the journey that brought together businesses, communities and supporters to raise an incredible £75,000 for Little Miracles. In this talk, Nick discusses the inspiration behind the event, lessons learned along the way, and the impact that collective effort can have when people unite behind a common cause. Thank you to everyone who donated, supported, volunteered and took part in making Pistons To Places 2026 such a remarkable success. https://pistonstoplaces.co.uk #PistonsToPlaces #LittleMiracles #CharityChallenge #BusinessCommunity #RiverportBusinessClub #RoadTrip #Fundraising #Adventure About the Riverport Business ClubThe Riverport Business Club is a friendly and supportive community of local business owners, meeting weekly in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. The club helps members grow through networking, collaboration, and shared experience, building stronger connections across the Riverport region. https://riverportbusinessclub.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/riverportbusinessclubhttps://www.instagram.com/riverportstives/https://www.linkedin.com/company/riverport-business-club-st-ives/ Filmed, produced, and edited by Riverport Media. Find out more at https://riverportmedia.co.uk

  2. Jan 26

    The Real Estate Industry Has Completely Changed | Here's Why

    Welcome back to the Riverport Business Podcast, where today we sit down with Richard Austen from Avenue Estate Agents. We discuss his journey into the dynamic world of "real estate" and how the role of a "real estate agent" has evolved over the past decade. Richard offers valuable insights into "how to succeed in real estate" and navigating the complexities of "house sales" in today's market, sharing his expertise on the "real estate agent career" journey. About Richard Austen https://theavenue.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556796960667 https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardausten/ About the Riverport Business Club The Riverport Business Club is a friendly and supportive community of local business owners, meeting weekly in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. The club helps members grow through networking, collaboration, and shared experience, building stronger connections across the Riverport region. https://riverportbusinessclub.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/riverportbusinessclub https://www.instagram.com/riverportstives/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/riverport-business-club-st-ives/ Filmed, produced, and edited by Riverport Media. Find out more at https://riverportmedia.co.uk 00:00 Welcome to the Riverport Business Podcast 00:01 Introducing Richard Austen from The Avenue Estate Agents 01:07 What an estate agent really does 02:05 A fully personal, start-to-finish service 02:38 Richard’s journey into estate agency 03:23 Why Richard started his own business 04:14 How The Avenue model works 04:55 Common misconceptions about estate agents 05:12 How the industry has changed over time 06:10 The rise of self-employed estate agents 07:33 There is a better way to do it 08:01 Escaping corporate pressure and KPIs 09:20 Why personal ownership improves results 10:42 Social media, portals, and modern marketing 12:29 Competing with big corporates and online agents 13:33 Social media as the modern shop window 14:36 Why relationships matter most 15:26 Honest pricing, reductions, and trust 16:16 Giving clients the right advice (not the easy one) 17:16 Final thoughts and key takeaways 17:31 Closing thanks and subscribe

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Riverport Business Club, based in St Ives Cambridgeshire launches a series of podcasts where business owners talk about their experiences in business.