More To Life: Real Estate Investing Podcast

James earned a B.Engineering. from Queen’s University in 2006 and subsequently joined a leadership development role at Telus (Toronto). He started raising investor capital and acquiring Toronto real estate which led him to leave Telus in 2008 to pursue the development of rental properties full-time.

After co-founding Percy Ellis, he has since completed more than twenty-five successful projects. James’ key expertise now includes value acquisitions, project planning & financing, multi-unit rental design, urban & public realm design, creating community benefits, and municipal approvals.

Outside of work, James spends time with his wife and pups, reading on a wide range of subjects from the latest in science to ancient history, creative writing, experimenting with landscape design, and sailing his 50 year old laser inherited from his father.

Listen to this episode to learn more about the following...

- Understanding "affordability by design" and how James has used this as an important part of development.

- Critical decisions when developing homes in Ontario

- What is the "Missing Middle" and how this effects the Toronto Real Estate Industry

- How to implement environmental acts when investing in real estate.

- Making sure that all parties are happy when developing in highly populated areas.

and so much more!

Episode #45 with Jayson Lowe is now LIVE

Jayson Lowe is the Chairman of the Lowe Family Group of Companies and renowned speaker on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the process of Becoming Your Own Banker, The Infinite Banking Concept.

Jayson's been featured on numerous podcasts and radio networks across North America sharing his inspiring entrepreneurial journey and proven leadership insights.

He is a published author, sought after coach, and engaging speaker, appearing on countless stages.

Listen now to learn more about the following topics ...

- Understanding the phrase "become your own banker" and everything under that umbrella.

- The "Infinite Banking Concept" and the life-changing moments when introduced to this powerful tool.

- Becoming a referable individual, and profiting from your network.

- The best, and most effective ways to handle rapid business growth.

and so much more!

Episode #44 is now LIVE with Cam Rowland

Cam Rowland is a business owner and real estate investor from Winnipeg, Canada. He started investing in real estate in 2006 and quit his day job in 2010. 

He is well versed in several real estate strategies and focused mainly on the Lease Options strategy for the past 12 years.

In 5 years, Cam grew his portfolio to over 40 doors with only $100 per door down and didn’t have to qualify for any mortgages!

Listen to learn more about the following topics...

- The benefits of utilizing the Rent-To-Own strategy

- How you can make sure all parties are happy in a real estate transaction

- The art of the 'no money down' deal, and how to execute

- What is the difference between objections and negotiations?

and much more!

Our guest today is Faisal Susiwala. Faisal is one of Canada’s Top Real Estate Brokers and is ranked within the Top 5 in the World for RE/MAX.

Faisal’s career in real estate began at the early age of 18. He consistently earned a reputation as a top producer from the outset. In 1994, he joined the sales force of RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc. and has continued to be a top producer there for the past twelve years. Faisal has excelled ever since by providing extraordinary service and delivering outstanding results consistently for over 30 years.

Listen to this episode to learn more about the following...

- The Susiwala System, and how this system has helped propel Faisal's career!

- Faisal's theory behind investing in land, without developing for 15-20 years

- "Never be coaching" versus "always be closing"

- How to use "fear" as a primary motivator for success.

and much more!

Our guest today is Simeon Papailias.  

Simeon is the co-founder and managing partner of REC Canada, the #1 Investment Focused Real Estate Firm in the country. REC Canada is the recipient of multiple awards in the real estate community and has an impeccable pedigree. REC is home to over 40 Senior Brokers that deal with over $200M in Canadian Real Estate each year.

More than a remarkable real estate mind, Simeon is a dedicated philanthropist who loves giving back to the community. He can be spotted volunteering around the city without fanfare and taking up the fight for those being treated unfairly in various local communities.

Simeon also hosts a podcast! Simeon’s intellect and genuine communication style make the Broker’s Playbook Podcast a platform for thought-leaders in the real estate industry. The podcast asks the tough questions, gets the experts who matter and raises the issues real estate investors need to stay ahead of the pack.

Listen to this episode to learn more about the following...

- How to remove friction and create value in the real estate world

- What are the key pieces of a power team, and how to build one

- The significance of nurturing relationships and making the phone ring

- Finding interior and exterior motivations for a real estate career

and many more!

Our guests today are powerhouses in the real estate world, and coming back to the More to Life Podcast!

Welcome back, Matthew and Wayne!

Matthew is the owner and founder of Millennial's Choice Group: A Real Estate, Mortgage, Insurance and Education brand aimed to assist Canadians with their needs in these avenues.

He acquired his first property at 19. Now at the age of 29, he owns 23 properties at a value of approximately $15m

Wayne is a successful real estate investor, that turned a high-school dropout experience into an $11-million dollar portfolio.

At 40, Wayne decided that leaving his financial security to go get his real estate license was the best avenue for him. He chased his dreams, and it paid off.

Listen now to learn more about the following topics ...

- The current analysis of the real estate market, is the world ending?

- Finding the "3 ways" to earn money in real estate, through the eyes of Wayne Skinner

- Gambling versus investing, the importance of understanding wealth building.

- The damages of instant gratification, and how that applies to your real estate investments.

- Changes to the bottom line for developers, how will they weather the storm?

- Real Estate's Relationship with Utility, and how that differs with other assets.

and so much more!

Our guest today is David Greenspan. David has been in the Real Estate space for over 15 years helping realtors with their marketing needs. He is the Co-founder & VP of KiTS Keep-in-Touch Systems, a powerful marketing system for the Real Estate industry. This has provided him the opportunity over tens of thousands of conversations to listen and learn about the various issues and challenges Realtors are faced with each day. And this is how Mindshare101 was created.

As Founder and & CEO of MindShare101 Inc. David focuses his days on providing value to the Real Estate industry, helping Realtors bridge the gap between their online and their offline marketing to achieve a higher ROI on every marketing dollar spent.

David’s mission is to help realtors build MindShare, which is creating a top of mind intuitive instinctive reaction, so when people think of Real Estate they think of your name, putting you in the right place at the right time.

Listen to this episode to learn more about the following...

- What is Mindshare, and how does it equal Market Share?

- What are the 7 methods of communicating, and how can we work on our communication skills to grow our businesses?

- What are the 3 keys to identifying a successful marketing strategy?

- How can we benefit from cross-channel marketing?

and much more!

Our guest today is David Knight, He is a full-time police officer who is working hard to build a large real estate portfolio for himself and his family. He is at the same time also managing to host a successful investment podcast, he does online boot camps and has written several eBooks to help people understand real estate investment.

In this episode, David shares that he is starting to explore the US real estate market, while still working and balancing a full-time canadian lifestyle. This can be a very valuable episode for those looking to venture out into other markets, and the learning curve that it takes to make that jump.

Listen to this episode to learn more about the following..

- Short-Term Rental Capabilities in the United States

- The difficulties of running real estate deals in a different countries.

- Finding the time to get started in the real estate game

and much more

Our guest today is Andrew Cigna, Andrew was born and raised in the construction world and began his career by becoming a Master Restorer with the IICRC at the age of 19. 

Andrew grew his passion by studying Marketing at George Brown College in order to grow his family business. He began his journey into real estate investment in 2015 by purchasing a single family rental property. From there Andrew grew his portfolio to include many duplexes and multi residential properties in the Hamilton area.

In addition to the two construction focused businesses, Andrew also runs a property management company with his brother.

Listen to the podcast to learn more about these topics...

How should we navigate the world of becoming a successful landlord?

How should we value time management and delegation as an investor?

Andrew's preferred method when it comes to Private Lending, and should you consider this route?

Waht are some of the over/underestimations that people make when exploring a flipping opportunity?

and much more!

Aditya was born and raised in South India before coming to Canada as a student in 2012 at the age of 22.

Aditya’s passion for the Windsor real estate market pushed him to leave his corporate job as a computer programmer to begin helping investors full-time as an agent. He took over the Wincity Team in 2020. He is presently ranked #1 out of 93 agents in Windsor.

His real estate portfolio contains over 15 properties and shows no signs of slowing down.

In his first year alone, Aditya sold over $12,000,000 in properties and achieved the ICON Agent accolade from EXP Realty.

One thing that sets Aditya apart from other real estate investors is his passion to share his knowledge with his strong following of over 15k subscribers on his YouTube channel where he discusses everything from his life story including his struggles and many successes, living in Windsor and of course a multitude of real estate tips.

Listen to the podcast to learn more about these topics...

What does Aditya believe is the first step to becoming a successful real estate investor?

How do you value social media and online marketing when growing your network and portfolio?

and much more!