The Viking Chats: From Foxtons to Building Their Own Agency, The Real Story Behind Loporto Browne

Running a business is tough. Running one with your partner brings a whole new level of challenge.

In this episode of The Viking Chats, Kristjan sits down with Liana Loporto Brown and Oli Browne, a married couple who have built Loporto Browne Residential together.

Their journey starts like many in the industry, cutting their teeth at Foxtons, learning structure, discipline, and what it means to work hard in a high-pressure environment. But what stands out is how they’ve taken those lessons and shaped them into something of their own.

The conversation quickly moves beyond just agency. It’s about trust, communication, and knowing each other’s strengths. They talk openly about the reality of building a business together, the difficult periods, the setbacks, and how those moments ultimately strengthened both their relationship and their company.

There’s a strong theme throughout, good, honest advice wins. Not quick wins, not shortcuts, but long-term relationships built on trust. That mindset has led them to a business that is now largely referral-driven, a reflection of the reputation they’ve built.

They also touch on a key challenge many agents face when leaving corporate environments, the sudden absence of leads, structure, and support. Building something from scratch requires a completely different mindset, one that not everyone is prepared for.

What makes this episode particularly compelling is the honesty. There’s no glossing over the hard parts. Growth is tough, mistakes happen, and learning to adapt is essential.

For anyone in property, or anyone considering going into business with a partner, this conversation offers a real, unfiltered look at what it takes.