Sanj Solanki | Young, Driven, and Disrupting the Norm

Beyond Four Walls - With Jodie Fraser

Sanj’s journey is anything but ordinary. From his first taste of the industry during a placement year to rising through the ranks with determination, strategic thinking, and an unshakeable positive mindset, he shares the real story behind his rapid rise in a traditionally slow-moving industry.

We talk about the importance of mentorship, early mornings, career resilience, and why he chose to stand out by gaining marketing qualifications to complement his property skills. Sanj also opens up about his support system, work-life balance, and the unexpected fame of his toy poodle, Toffee, whose TikTok and Instagram pages are climbing fast!

If you’re a young professional trying to find your way, or a leader looking to bring fresh talent into the property sector, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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🐾 Highlights:

• Sanj’s first step into property management and the power of a great mentor
• How Zoe at Connectus Recruitment helped kickstart his career
• From imposter syndrome to leading with confidence
• Why waking up at 5am keeps him grounded
• The secret to staying positive in a high-pressure industry
• How marketing knowledge gave him a unique edge
• Toffee the toy poodle: behind the fluff and the followers
• Sanj’s mission to bring new, diverse talent into the industry

Thank you so much for listening to Beyond Four Walls. If you’ve been inspired by today’s conversation and you’d like to share your own story, I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me directly at [email protected] if you’d like to be a guest on the podcast.

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