The Viking Chats: Selling an Estate Agency, Knowing When to Walk Away, and What Comes Next with Angi Cooney

In this episode of The Viking Chats, Kristjan Byfield is joined by Angi Cooney, an experienced estate agent who built and sold a successful independent agency and is now mentoring others through Agents Together.

Angi’s journey into estate agency started like many others, by accident. What followed was decades of experience, award wins, leadership lessons, and a deep focus on service and culture. Rather than chasing growth for growth’s sake, Angi built a business that worked for her, her team, and her clients.

The conversation explores what it really feels like to sell a business, the emotional impact of stepping away, and the identity shift that comes when the routine disappears. Angi speaks openly about confidence, ego, and why success does not always look the same for everyone.

Kristjan and Angi also discuss networking, mentorship, and why the industry is stronger when agents support each other instead of competing for attention. From leadership mistakes to moments of clarity, this episode offers practical insight and honest reflection for anyone building, running, or exiting an estate agency.

This is a thoughtful and human conversation about timing, purpose, and finding the next chapter after a long career in property.