What is your word that will guide your year?  

There is a lot of power to choosing one word to give your year intention, focus and meaning and in this podcast episode, Katie and Daniel share their word for 2024 in hopes of inspiring you to choose your own word.  Over the years, our words have evolved based on the plans we have and the challenges and opportunities we face and this year is no different.  

We hope you find this episode inspiring and motivational to start your year off on the right foot!

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In our second week of favourite episodes, Daniel looks WAY back to the first month of the podcast, nearly 200 episodes ago - it was three years ago almost to the day, and the topic is just as relevant today - how do we properly take vacations, shut down, recharge, but at the same time not pause our business? 

This was an episode recorded live on location on vacation and it might be the reminder a lot of us need to unplug and take some time to ourselves this holiday season. Enjoy!

200 episodes?! It's hard to believe that we've reached this milestone and we are so grateful to our listeners for listening and supporting us each week.  For the rest of 2023, we will be sharing some of our very favourite episodes of all time - episodes that received a lot of interest and response from our listeners and this first episode from the vault comes at a great time as we think to our plans for 2024.  

Take a listen so that you can better narrow down your focus and your goals for next year.

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What better way to understand the emotional roller coaster of selling a home than for an agent to actually become the seller? Our special guest and superstar agent Nadia Childs did just that and we dove right into every detail of the process.

From the preparation, to dealing with expectations as an agent, a seller, a mom and a wife, to stickhandling real life seller emotions alongside real life agent emotions, there's a lot to digest. Lucky for us, Nadia shares all, including her process and all she learned along the way. The secrets of being a superstar listing agent are all here, and they go deeper than nice photos and staging.

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It's likely that you have been on social media recently. If you haven't been posting, you've surely been consuming, and whatever side of the social media content you're on, you are drawn to read and write certain things (and it's likely you're doing it often). 

In this episode, we talk about the importance of paying attention to your posts - to the content itself, the thought that goes into what you consume, and the intention and purpose you have for doing it. We cover a lot here, from honesty and fact checking, to reputation, to the power of your words - don't worry, this isn't an indictment on social media, we talk about the good that it does as well. Have a listen and share with someone you think needs it - this one has a whole lot of useful and thought provoking nuggets.

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Are you ready to get on track for your biggest year yet? We've talked planning before - and following our own advice, we're evolving what we've learned about the planning process in past years to give it a new and improved spin for this year.

It's never too late to put a good plan together, but the good news is that you've still got plenty of time to gather yourself and focus on building out the right strategies to keep you accountable and productive throughout 2024. We go through tangible and relevant steps you need to take to organize and implement your plan for the year ahead. Get your thinking caps on, clear your schedule, it's time to get moving on your annual plan.

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It’s one thing to talk amongst ourselves about luxury, it’s quite another to speak with one of the most influential and knowledgeable individuals in the space to truly understand the subject. 

Dianne Usher has seen a few things, whether as the president of the Toronto Real Estate Board, the Ontario Real Estate Association or as a director on the board of the Canadian Real Estate Association. She’s the managing broker of Sotheby’s International Canada, and the senior director of talent. 

Speaking of talent, it certainly takes one to know one. In this episode, Dianne shows us her skills and wisdom as we dive into the realities of the luxury market. We talk about breaking in to luxury as a salesperson, the skills and environment you need to succeed and define exactly what luxury is. 

This is a can’t miss - enjoy, we certainly did!

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We spend so much time focusing on the people, that we've left out some of the most important family members that influence real estate decisions - that's right, the pets. Once we're done disputing the term 'fur baby', we jump into some of the most important things to consider when buying, selling or renting property with a pet.

Whether you are a pet owner, thinking of getting a pet, or seriously against the idea of domesticating animals in the first place, this episode has something for you!

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The real estate market is constantly changing and understanding the intricate world of mortgages is a crucial step towards supporting your clients through their real estate journey. Join Katie and Daniel as they sit down with Michelle Farrugia, a seasoned mortgage broker and owner of Cognitive Capital.  From reviewing the latest mortgage trends to breaking down more high level issues, Michelle shares insights, strategies, and insider knowledge that will benefit any real estate profession or consumer. 

And make sure to follow Michelle on Instagram or TikTok @mlfarrugia and visit her website: https://cognitivecapital.ca/

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In this week's episode, we're focusing on one of the most challenging scenarios a realtor can face: a slower market. If you're a real estate professional looking to boost your business, even when the market's pace is more sluggish, this episode is a must-listen.

Join us as we uncover proven strategies and actionable tips that you can implement today to not just survive but thrive in a slower real estate market. We've gathered insights and success stories from years of experience and we're excited to share their wisdom with you.

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