The Viking Chats: Disrupting Lettings, Sales, Career Moves & Goodlord with Costas Frangeskou

In this episode of The Viking Chats, Kristjan Byfield sits down with Costas Frangeskou from Goodlord to unpack a career shaped by sales, curiosity, and saying yes to opportunities before they feel comfortable.

Costas talks openly about his early career, including selling double glazing and advertising, and how those experiences laid the foundations for working in property and lettings. Rather than following a traditional route into the industry, his path highlights how transferable skills, especially in sales and communication, can open unexpected doors.

The conversation also digs into Costas’ early days at Goodlord, joining at a time when the business was still finding its feet. He shares what drew him in, the challenges of launching new propositions, and how the lettings sector has changed as technology has become more embedded in day to day operations.

Throughout the episode, Costas reflects on the importance of people, resilience, and being willing to back yourself when opportunities appear.

It is an honest, practical conversation that will resonate with anyone who has built a career by learning as they go.