Looking ahead

Darren and Scott Butler. Photo: Emma Harrop

Despite three decades of success and ongoing growth, Stockdale & Leggo Shepparton has no plans of slowing down.

“We’re not in the mindset of retirement,” Scott said. “We’re focused on looking after our clients and living a good life. If you stop moving forward, you stop growing.”

For the Butlers, the future is about balance, growing the business, mentoring the next generation, and making time for family. “These days, the most important thing to me is spending time with my wife and kids,” Scott said. “You learn to appreciate the simple moments — even if it’s just playing a VR game with my son after work.”

As the business celebrates its 30-year milestone, Scott and Darren remain proud of how far they’ve come and remain grounded in what got them here: hard work, humility, and heart.

“Real estate is about people,” Darren said. “That’s always been our key to success, treating every client, every staff member, just like family.”

Darren and Scott Butler. Photo: Emma Harrop