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Why do some people thrive while others get stuck?  

In this episode, Ken chats with Randy Collins, a real estate agent and entrepreneur, about the pivotal role of mindset in achieving success.  

Randy shares his journey from construction to multi-level marketing, and eventually to real estate, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, continuous learning, and adapting to change. 

His insights on personal growth, dealing with challenges, and maintaining a positive outlook are both inspiring and practical for anyone looking to elevate their life and career. 

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06:16 - The MLM Experience
11:34 - The Seeds of Greatness: Why Some People Succeed
26:04 - The Dream Board: Visualizing Success
32:24 - The Power of Presence: Staying Grounded 

Guest: Randy Collins
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Ever wondered how to turn real estate into your personal pension plan? 

In this episode, Ken sits down with Brad Closs, an Ottawa-based real estate investment expert who owns an impressive 56 doors.

Brad shares his journey from his first property at age 24 to building a robust portfolio through strategic leveraging and meticulous planning. 

From mastering property evaluation to navigating tenant laws, Brad's insights are a goldmine for both novice and seasoned investors. 

Discover how you can achieve financial independence and long-term wealth through real estate, just like Brad. 

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04:52 - Leveraging Properties for Growth
13:30 - Evaluating Properties Accurately
16:20 - Investment Strategy: Follow the Highway
21:58 - Buying in Depressed Areas for Future Gains 

Guest: Brad Closs
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Shawn Hewson was a Bay Street Lawyer but chose a career shift. 

A big shift.

He became a fashion designer and cofounded Bustle, a unique and creative fashion company.  

In this episode Shawn shares his remarkable journey, the challenges he faced, and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. It was all about leveraging his existing skills, adapting to industry challenges, and maintaining strong client relationships.  

Whether you're in real estate or another field, Shawn's story is a testament to the power of creativity, resilience, and strategic thinking in achieving success. 

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1:44 The Importance of a Strong Professional Network
5:37 Leveraging Existing Skills in New Ventures
12:26 Building and Maintaining Client Relationships
20:05 Balancing Creativity and Business Acumen 

Guest: Shawn Hewson
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Meet the man behind one of Quebec's most successful real estate teams!

In this episode, Ken interviews Georges Bardagi, a top real estate agent in Quebec. Georges shares his journey from starting in a tough market in 1991 to leading a highly successful team today.

Georges emphasizes the importance of discipline, financial prudence, and continuous learning, while also highlighting his unique approach to balancing work and life.

Georges' insights on market adaptability, team building, and maintaining client relationships highlight his forward-thinking approach.

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01:26 - Early Career Challenges
09:19 - Thriving in Tough Markets
17:14 - Family and Inspiration
20:25 - Handling Setbacks

Guest: Georges Bardagi
As the first RE/MAX team in Quebec and among the top ten in Canada and the world, Georges and his team are ready to take on your project. With multiple divisions such as residential, commercial, and new developments, they will bring your vision to life. In business since 1991, the team is made up of passionate, tenacious, and knowledgeable people.
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Meet the man who turned a love for flying into a soaring real estate career.

In this episode, Ken sits down with Jim Burton, a larger-than-life figure in the real estate industry. Jim shares his inspiring journey from a young pilot to a leading real estate icon in Newfoundland and Labrador.

They discuss his relentless commitment to excellence, the influence of his father, and his passion for giving back to the community through various charitable endeavours.

Jim also explores his strategic growth in the real estate market, both locally and in Boston, and emphasizes the importance of relationships and community in his success.

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06:03 - Transition to Real Estate
08:48 - 1980s Real Estate Market Challenges and Success
23:30 - Expanding to Boston
29:47 - Commitment to Charity

Guest: Jim Burton
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From Photography to Realty Royalty.

Join Ken McLachlan as he interviews Debra Bain, his wife and president of RE/MAX Hallmark, in a heartfelt episode of Realty Life.

Debra shares her inspiring journey from a 21-year-old photographer to a leading figure in the real estate industry, recounting personal challenges, career milestones, and her impactful role as a mentor to many, especially women.

Together, they explore the importance of focus, discipline, and the power of mentorship in achieving success and navigating the ups and downs of a real estate career.

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02:51 - First Year in Real Estate
06:47 - Transition to Management and Leadership
12:21 - Role as a Mentor
21:30 - Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Professionals

Guest: Debra Bain
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President, RE/MAX Hallmark Group of Companies
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Kim Tran calls her success an accident… but it was no accident. Escaping Vietnam as a four-year-old refugee she and her mother embarked on a frightening journey that eventually led them to Canada. These humble beginnings served as a firm foundation, grounding her as she pursued higher education in economics in university. 

Despite initially embarking on a more traditional career path, a persistent voice urged her to seek a different trajectory – one where could someday become her own CEO. 

That's when she found Real Estate. And soon found a mentor who would change her life. And now she's looking for the right ways to give back

Guest: Kim Tran
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Peter Mueller built a successful business, doing what he loves and traveling the world doing it. His company, The Profit Centre, provides training and coaching designed to help Brokers, Team Leaders, and Realtors make profit predictable. But along the way came the greatest pain he’s ever known… the loss of his daughter. 

When she became palliative, one day Peter just went for a walk. No direction, no purpose. He just started walking. It was in these moments he found something transformative. 

In this episode Peter talks with Ken candidly about his profound experience navigating through heartache. This is a thought-provoking conversation that explores the depths of the human spirit.

Guest: Peter Mueller
Web site https://theprofitcentre.com/
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It was a career that began as an entrepreneur for Marcus Plowright. By the time his partner recruited him to real estate, he’d already been involved in seven start up businesses, including a renovation company, so the migration to real estate wasn’t too much of a reach.   

One of the first things he and his partner initiated was sharing commissions from all team transactions with all team members, rather than the old real estate axiom of “you eat what you kill”. This led to a stronger sense of “team” which in turn helped deepen brand appreciation and support which translated into greater customer service for clients.

Clients come first has always been a key tenet for Marcus. Another deep belief is in community and in London, Ontario a rapidly growing issue is homelessness. Exacerbated by 40 years of low investment in social housing, the homeless problem in London has worsened, especially over the last 5 years.

Marcus and his team, known as the A-Team, were in a unique position to land the largest donation in the history of the City.  Concurrently, the City of London has been working to develop and build 15 specialized hubs, 8,000 sq foot facilities around the city. Each hub would have food, emergency medical care, addiction and mental health counselling, food, laundry, bathrooms and resting space, all operating 24/7.  The next step of course is to help people transition to supportive housing and that’s going to need senior level government investment.

RE/MAX Hallmark is committed to getting involved with the A-Team to help make this happen, and to broaden this response to other communities across Ontario and Canada.

Guest: Marcus Plowright
https://www.ateamlondon.com/
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Richard Robbins International (RRI) provides leading-edge sales and business training solutions to real estate agents and leaders at all levels. It delivers programs to countless customers worldwide.

But it all started in Peterborough, Ontario. And where it truly began to formulate as an idea and then a business was when a seminar he attended showed Rich that when you give to the world the day will come when you get more than you give. That sparked goal setting which Rich calls Future Focus.

He began offering training. 
And the business grew. 
And it got big. 

Guest: Richard Robbins
https://www.richardrobbins.com/ 
 

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