Manning Up On Real Estate

This episodes guest comes to us from the historic city and fashion capital of Canada - Montreal! Monique Assouline has been selling real estate since 2005 and brings with her a wealth of knowledge, that she contributes every day to agents and colleagues. Cameron and Monique met through the app Clubhouse back in January and have been networking weekly ever since

Monique is known for working with Buyer, Seller and Investors in one of Canada's more unique cities mixed with historic buildings in Old Montreal to many new developments. Monique holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree that specializes in Marketing and has become an expert using Social Media Marketing to expand her reach to international clients looking to invest into the Montreal Market. She also has written several articles and blogs that have been featured in several media outlets including: La Presse, The Montreal Gazette & CTV National News.

Monique & Cameron talk on many different topics in this episode including:

1. How to start in Real Estate (Networking)

2. Instagram Marketing

3. Luxury Real Estate

4. Working with International Clients.

To connect with Monique you can find her on Instagram at: @moniqueamontreal

To connect with Cameron you can find him on Instagram @Camemanning

For more Real Estate Content Visit. www.youtube.com/cameronmanning

On this episode, Cameron sits down to talk Instagram with Candice Morales. Candice is an Instagram Coach and most recently has become a Brand Strategist with the Sell It Like Serhant Group, which is a HUGE endorsement to her skills. Candice is a licensed REALTOR(R) based out of Las Vegas Nevada, but she specifically focuses in on her niche which is coaching REALTORS(R) on how to build a brand and community utilizing Instagram. As a coach she runs a program called The Social Agent where she does a deep dive with her students on how to use all the different tools that are available on the platform. As we all know there is a lot that Instagram has to offer businesses, and learning the way to use the tools available will help you to maximize exposure and convert leads. 

Candice doesn't just talk about IG though! She is a huge promoter of Social Media in general and preaches that the skills of building brand and community are completely transferable across any platform. One of the big take-a-ways from this interview was definitely the need to embrace video content. Video is the way of the future and any business or person who wants to grow the connection with their audience needs to build their comfort with going on CAMERA. Candice breaks down some simple steps to getting in front of the camera and building that marketing muscle in this episode.

If you are looking to gain confidence or learn more on the tools available in Instagram, then you need to check out the Social Agent Program. You can find more information at: www.elevatewithcandice.com

To connect with Candice you can find her on Instagram at: @elevatewithcandice

To connect with Cameron you can find him on Instagram @Camemanning 

For more Real Estate Content Visit. www.youtube.com/cameronmanning

Joining us in this episode is a REALTOR(R) who is absolutely making waves in the market of Toronto. Lu Zhou is a powerhouse in many facets of the Real Estate Industry in Toronto leading her to be in the TOP 1% of Agents in the Toronto Real Estate Board. Lu brings her passion about for Real Estate in every conversation we have had and it is no different in this interview.

In this episode we discuss:

1. How it can be tough to do everything in your first year as an agent.

2. How the pre-construction world works and how to be successful in it.

3. Feng Shui and how she has integrated that into her business.

4. Using Instagram as a marketing tool.

We also had the chance to compare investment techniques with the same strategy in different market. It was amazing to hear the differences between our two areas using the same strategy. Just goes to show you that you need an expert like Lu on your side to navigate the differences. Thanks to Lu Zhou for joining us here on the podcast!!

You can find Lu Zhou on Instagram: @_luzhou

To connect with Cameron you can find him on Instagram @Camemanning

For more Real Estate Content Visit. www.youtube.com/cameronmanning

Here is an exciting interview! Cameron sat down with Hip Hop Icon Chad "Ap" Bromley better known in the music industry as "Apathy". Apathy has been a recording artist who has been touring the world for more than 24 years, after discovering his love for the genre at a very young age. Hip Hop was something that he and his father would bond over as his parents had him at a young age. We learn that when Apathy becomes interested in learning something, he becomes an absolute student of it. This is how he grew as an artist, by studying all those who came before him in depth... How they wrote their rhymes, produced the beats, distributed the music, etc. Because of this, Apathy has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry such as: Snoop, Nas, Busta, Linkin Park, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Pharoahe Monch, Cypress Hill and a lot more. He was also signed to Atlantic Records himself, but later went and launched his own recording studio called Dirty Version Records.

So what does Hip Hop and Real Estate have to do with one another? In this interview, Apathy talks about how he and his partner were making all of  money while producing records and touring the world and they weren't really doing anything with it. Now that Ap is a father and has a family, he and his best friend / business partner decided to start investing in Real Estate. One of the biggest problems they faced was the Agents they were working with were not up to their standard. Apathy figured he could do it better than them, and like his Hip Hop Journey he became a student of Real Estate. Apathy got his license as an Agent and has become on of the top REALTORS(R) in Connecticut. This has become a new found love working in this industry and helping people buy or sell their homes has given him a new passion. Like producing music, Apathy is now at the top of his game as a top producing REALTOR(R), and as with connecting with the biggest names in Hip Hop, he is building a network of top agents from across the globe! Apathy is world wide!

Now Apathy is nowhere near done as a Hip Hop Artist though. He just released a new studio Album this year during the pandemic. That album is called "Where the River Meets the Sea". This is a DEEP album that is mixed with the emotions of his fathers passing and he himself becoming a father. We discuss the album in the interview and what went into the creation of the tracks. The Album is available now and can be listened to on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/34E9uEfvYa7IqY9Z5qhdrp

To Connect with Apathy check him out on Instagram @apathy or via his website www.dirtyvirsionrecords.com

To connect with Cameron you can find him on Instagram @Camemanning

For more Real Estate Content Visit. www.youtube.com/cameronmanning

TikTok is rapidly changing as an platform and it is no longer just an app for "the kids". Like most apps, TikTok has now been attracting a more mature audience.  Due to this growth of the app, it is quickly becoming a great tool for Professionals to use in their Social Media Strategies, as it still promotes significant organic growth. 

Our guest Greg Chin from Las Vegas, Nevada recognized this trend and build his entire business around the use of TikTok. In this episode we talk about why he had to pivot his business, that was in its beginning stages, when Covid hit. We discuss why you should be using TikTok, how to grow and engage with an audience and a lot more! Greg has not only grown his business through TikTok, he is also growing his team now and teaching all of them how to establish and grow their brands on the platform.

Greg through the power of TikTok shows exactly why he is the expert for all things Las Vegas through the power of short form videos. Listen carefully and be prepared to take notes!

To connect with Greg on TikTok  & Instagram you can find him at: @greg.lasvegas

To connect with Cameron you can find him on Instagram @Camemanning

For more Real Estate Content Visit. www.youtube.com/cameronmanning

On this episode we sit down with the power house team of Amy Leong & Ally Ballam from Engel & Volkers in Downtown Vancouver. Amy & Ally both have a high passion for the business of Real Estate not just as agents, but as Investors themselves! They take their passion and pour it into each and everyone of their clients helping them see the true potential of building long terms sustainable wealth through Real Estate. Amy & Ally run a "VOLUME BUSINESS" and it shows in the sales they do. They aren't afraid to set extremely high goals and then absolutely crush them. We discuss some of their strategies and tactics when lead generating to gain new clients through referrals and other marketing techniques.

One of their newest initiatives with giving back to first responders buy purchasing a large quantity of Rich Dad Poor Dad books and distributing them out to the fire halls and police stations. This goes to show the outside the box thinking/marketing that Amy & Ally come up with. Make sure to grab a pen and paper to take notes on how you too can VOLUMIZE YOUR BUSINESS.

Make sure you follow Amy & Ally on Instagram: @amyamzz & @allyballam

To connect with Cameron you can find him on Instagram @Camemanning

For more Real Estate Content Visit. www.youtube.com/cameronmanning

We had the opportunity to sit down with Kyle Henry with the Prime Real Estate Brokerage out of London Ontario. Kyle specializes at Prime in the New Construction Business where he brings past skills working on new homes to his clients. He has honed his skills in lead generation form of Cold Calling, something that most people fear. During this episode we discuss what led Kyle into Real Estate, how he managed to building his career as a newer agent during the Covid-19 Pandemic and how he was able to utilize his skills as a former head hunter into a selling machine. It was an absolute pleasure talking to Kyle on the podcast, and we know you will find great value in his advice!

If you are looking for an agent in the London Ontario Market, especially in New Construction, Kyle is your Agent!

You can connect with Kyle on his Instagram at @kyleatprime.

To Connect with Cameron you can find him on Instagram @Camemanning

For more Real Estate Content visit http://www.youtube.com/cameronmanning

As we finish off our Corona Chronicles speaker series we thought it was only right to bring in the one & only Jas Takhar. Jas has been in the Sales & Service industry for over 25 years now and he is the Co-Founder of REC Canada. Over the past 15 years Jas has lead his team to be in the 1st place position in Canada with Royal LePage. Jas & his team at REC Canada work with investors in the Toronto market and have been constantly selling over 650 units per year in their area. 

On this episode we debunk what is being said in the news, clearing up the difference between Sales activity and Price movement. We discuss in details the window of opportunity for both buyers and sellers to take advantage of the market. As well with Jas being a Social Media Maverick we go over why now is the time to create content online to stand out! 

Jas bring with him the energy of a top producer and it shows in this interview!

Thanks to everyone who tuned in to enjoy the Corona Chronicles Series! We have enjoyed this experience immensely!!

To connect with Jas visit: https://www.jastakhar.ca/

For more Real Estate Content visit http://www.youtube.com/cameronmanning

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Corona Chronicles. We thought by this point it is time to bring an expert in on what is happening in the Mortgage world! It is no surprise that a majority of those who purchase Real Estate need mortgages, but what is happening during the Covid Pandemic with interest rates, qualifying and other programs.

In this episode we have Kyle Green from the Green Mortgage team back to help us navigate the financial waters of mortgages. We talk about a lot of topics such as: to defer or not defer, what is happening with interest rates, understanding Bond Yields and a whole lot more. Kyle and his team specialize in working with investors and have been in the top 25 of Mortgage Brokers year after year. With his understanding in the market, Kyle and his team can help clients navigate these crazy times to help them be in a better position to take advantage in the market.

To connect with Kyle and his team check out www.greenmortgageteam.ca

For a copy of Rock Star Real Estate Investing click here: https://www.amazon.ca/Rockstar-Real-Estate-Investing-Million/dp/1544513925/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=rock+star+real+estate&qid=1589839188&sr=8-1

For more Real Estate Content visit www.youtube.com/cameronmanning