🎙️ From Rookie Realtor to Real Estate Powerhouse — Meet Brooke Hicks

What does it take to build a real estate brand that closes 180+ transactions a year and launches one of Canada’s fastest-growing real estate podcasts? In this episode, we sit down with Brooke Hicks, founder of the Brooke Hicks Team and host of The Canadian Homefront Podcast, for a powerful conversation on leadership, authenticity, and how to build a real estate business that lasts.

💼 Brooke gets real about:
-Navigating the 2025 Canadian real estate market
-Building a high-performing, culture-first real estate team
Balancing media, mentorship, and motherhood
-Why authenticity always wins in business
-How to retain clients and talent in a competitive industry

📈 Whether you're an aspiring real estate agent, a team leader, a seasoned broker, or someone scaling a brand—this episode is jam-packed with real talk and tactical gold.

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🏡 What Makes North Middlesex One of Ontario’s Most Promising Communities?

In this exclusive fireside chat, we sit down with Brian Ropp, Mayor of North Middlesex and Warden of Middlesex County, to discuss how small towns are thriving in 2025. From community values and volunteerism to local growth, infrastructure planning, and attracting families and investment—this episode is a masterclass in what it means to build a strong community from the ground up.

📍 Topics We Cover:
✔️ Why community matters more than ever
✔️ How North Middlesex is growing the right way
✔️ The role of leadership in local development
✔️ What big cities can learn from small-town values
✔️ The impact of volunteerism, legacy building, and human connection

🎙️ Whether you’re a real estate professional, local business owner, investor, or someone simply looking for a better quality of life—this conversation will inspire you to think about your community differently.

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🌆 North Middlesex is Growing—Are You Ready?

From residential expansion to agri-food innovation and business incentives, North Middlesex is becoming a prime location for investors, developers, and businesses looking for growth opportunities. In this exclusive interview, Brandon Drew, Director of Economic Development & Community Services, breaks down the strategies, trends, and future plans shaping this fast-growing community.

📌 Key Topics We Cover:
✅ Why small towns like North Middlesex are attracting major investment
✅ Economic incentives for business owners & real estate investors
✅ How zoning and infrastructure planning are evolving to support growth
✅ Upcoming commercial & residential developments in the area
✅ How local businesses can benefit from municipal grants & funding programs

🚀 If you're an entrepreneur, real estate investor, or someone considering a move to North Middlesex, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss!

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🏡 How is North Middlesex Planning for the Future?

With rapid growth, evolving consumer habits, and increasing interest from developers, investors, and homebuyers, North Middlesex is on the verge of transformation. In this exclusive fireside chat, we sit down with Carolyn Tripp, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of North Middlesex, to discuss how the municipality is balancing growth, sustainability, and smart urban planning.

📌 Key Topics We Cover:
✅ How North Middlesex is planning for growth & development
✅ Best practices for real estate investors, builders & business owners
✅ How zoning laws & official plans impact future opportunities
✅ Why small towns are the next big thing in real estate
✅ How to avoid costly mistakes when investing in development projects

🚀 If you're looking to build, invest, or grow your business in North Middlesex, this episode is a must-watch!

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🔥 Best of 2024! 🚀 Top Podcast Moments

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Get ready for the ultimate compilation of the most powerful insights from the Prime People Podcast in 2024! Hosted by Justin Konikow, this episode brings together game-changing strategies from top real estate experts, business leaders, and media professionals.

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The best real estate and investment tips from top experts
✅ High-performance business strategies for success in 2024
✅ Exclusive mindset and productivity hacks from industry leaders

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🚀 How Do You Build an Event That Blows People Away?

Meet Brian Henry, the Senior Producer at Sell It by SERHANT., who has mastered the art of crafting high-impact, high-energy events that educate, inspire, and drive business growth. 🎤💡

From producing live news at Fox Business & Cheddar to leading the Sell It 2024 event in NYC, Brian shares the real secrets of event production, content strategy, and sales training that actually works. Whether you’re in real estate, sales, or marketing, you’ll get insider insights on how to create experiences that captivate audiences and deliver results.

📌 In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ How to produce world-class events that engage & convert
✅ What made Sell It 2024 one of the best real estate events ever
✅ The importance of leadership, culture, and adaptability in business
✅ Behind-the-scenes strategies for high-impact content creation
✅ How Brian went from news production to leading major industry events

💡 If you’re serious about elevating your brand, content, and events, this episode is for you!

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🚨 The REAL Truth About Real Estate Success!

The industry celebrates top producers, but is that really success? 🤔 Braden Wheatcroft and I uncover the hidden struggles in real estate—from burnout to work-life balance—and discuss how agents can win without sacrificing their health, happiness, or relationships.

📌 In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ The biggest mistakes real estate agents make 😱
✅ How to avoid burnout & build a sustainable business
✅ Why top agents struggle with mental health & self-worth
✅ The power of systems & routines in real estate success
✅ The real definition of success (beyond sales & awards)

💡 If you’re a real estate agent struggling to find balance, this episode is for you!

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📢 Realtors, STOP wasting time on social media without results!

What if your content could attract buyers & sellers on autopilot? 🚀 In this episode, Carrie & Chris Brockhurst reveal how authenticity, video marketing, and social media transformed their real estate business. Learn how to build a personal brand, create engaging content, and dominate your local market without sounding salesy!

📌 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ The BIGGEST mistakes realtors make on social media 😱
✔️ How to turn followers into real clients
✔️ The best content strategies for YouTube, Instagram, and beyond
✔️ Why video is the future of real estate marketing
✔️ How to stay ahead of AI & industry changes

💡 Don't get left behind—watch now and level up your real estate game!

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🏡 Want to break into luxury real estate—or take your business to the next level?
In this episode of the Prime People Podcast, Joy Aumann, co-founder of LUXURYSOCALREALTY, reveals the insider strategies that helped her dominate the high-end San Diego market. From mastering white-glove client service to leveraging cutting-edge digital marketing, Joy shares how she and her team provide exceptional real estate experiences in one of the most competitive markets in the world.

🚀 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How to enter and thrive in the luxury real estate market
✔️ The role of digital marketing & SEO in scaling a real estate business
✔️ How white-glove service builds trust & drives referrals
✔️ Why second-home buyers are shaping the future of real estate
✔️ Tactical advice for agents looking to work with high-net-worth clients

📌 If you’re a real estate agent, investor, or luxury home enthusiast, this episode is packed with actionable insights!

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🏠 What does it take to become an award-winning custom home builder?

In this episode of the Prime People Podcast, we chat with Dave Depencier, General Manager of Depencier Builders and winner of the Ontario Home Builder of the Year Award (Small Volume). From his early days as a framer to leading one of Ontario’s top construction companies, Dave shares the key lessons he’s learned about building homes, designing energy-efficient spaces, and fostering trust with clients.

🚀 Discover:
✔️ The art of creating custom homes tailored to your clients’ dreams.
✔️ Why energy efficiency is the ultimate upgrade for future homeowners.
✔️ The role of community and collaboration in the home building industry.
✔️ Dave’s experience as President of the Ontario Home Builders Association.
✔️ Expert tips for thriving in a competitive housing market.

👷‍♂️ Whether you're a builder, real estate agent, or homeowner, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to inspire and inform.