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When faced with a life-changing diagnosis, Jessica Giampetrone believed that she only had two options: to let it overtake her or for her to overcome it. A year later, not only did she triumph over adversity — she is now set to live her legacy. The director of the newly launched Coronis Templestowe sits down with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to share how a breast cancer diagnosis in February 2022 became the fire that ignited her drive to find her higher purpose in life and led her to embark on a 12-month journey to become a business owner. Now at the door of a new chapter in her life, one that is filled with hope and limitless possibilities, Jessica underlines the importance of taking the risks that are necessary for growth, shares why she believes challenges can be turned into opportunities before sharing the major lessons she gleaned from her extraordinary journey.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The importance of having a solid business plan

• Why 'empathy' should not be left outside the office door

• How to strategically position your business for success

Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing to us now on Apple Podcasts. Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (REB Podcast Network) and by liking and following Real Estate Business on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend a voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights.

Proptech Pulse returns for 2023 with Seth Watts, the co-founder of CampaignAgent. The leader in Pay Now, Pay Later technology sits down with host Grace Ormsby to discuss his business's humble beginnings and its amplified role in a changing market. Seth shares how CampaignAgent manages the role it plays as an in-between for both consumers and agents and explains why it is important to help customers understand the market. In this episode, you will also hear:

• Why this market isn't like 2019
• What CampaignAgent is focused on in 2023
• What's next for the Buy-Now-Pay-Later space

Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing to us now on Apple Podcasts. Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (REB Podcast Network) and by liking and following Real Estate Business on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend a voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights.

With 2023 shaping up to be a "challenging" year, Maria Milillo contends there is no better time than now to rethink the property management space by embracing changes that will benefit not just businesses, but the industry as a whole. The head of property management at Raine & Horne talks about the different bugbears that property managers are facing in the current market, including a rental crisis, increased pressure from tenants, as well as feeling undervalued in their work, before explaining why businesses need to tackle these issues head-on. She also talks about why property management can be "a rewarding" career choice for agents and how "going above and beyond" for prospective tenants can open up opportunities.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• The culture-cultivating strategies to recruit and retain property managers
• How businesses can be cyber safe in the face of rising threats of data breaches
• Why business leaders must prioritise the mental health of their property managers

Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing to us now on Apple Podcasts. Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (REB Podcast Network) and by liking and following Real Estate Business on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend a voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights.

With January half gone, join host Grace Ormsby and fellow REB journalist Kyle Robbins for this editorial catch-up edition of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents show, where the pair sit down to discuss the whirlwind beginning to the year in property and how it may shape the coming months.

Reflecting on the stories that characterised 2022's conclusion, the pair then look ahead to the year and predict the biggest stories that could dominate the remainder of 2023. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing to us now on Apple Podcasts. Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (REB Podcast Network) and by liking and following Real Estate Business on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend a voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights.

Looking to take your business to the next level in 2023? Consider taking a leaf from Su Reynolds' playbook — which puts culture at the heart of its success. The director, sales and chief cultural officer of First National Byron Bay recalls how the onset of the pandemic became an opportunity for their business to not only strengthen their workplace culture but also boost their ties with their clients and community. Su, who ranked 16 in REB's Top 50 Women in Real Estate 2022, further explained how fostering positivity and keeping communication lines can improve employee morale, encourage equitable workplaces, and ultimately drive strong financial results for the business. She also talks about the changes that the Byron Bay market has seen over the last few years before touching on the business' next steps in the coming 12 months.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• The importance of leaders being proactive in sustaining a healthy business culture
• How to adapt to rapid shifts in market trends
• Why it's important to take time to reset periodically

Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing to us now on Apple Podcasts. Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (REB Podcast Network) and by liking and following Real Estate Business on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend a voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights.

It's been a bumper 2022 for the industry, and Hayden Groves is here to help us wrap up this "extraordinary year". The president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) and director of dethridgeGROVES talks about the factors, events, and trends that changed the real estate game in the past 12 months. While Hayden acknowledges that the market is entering a transitional period, he also raised that progress has been made on several fronts and explains why 2023 presents a good opportunity for the industry to drive change for the better. In this episode, you will hear:

• The regulatory changes and rollouts across the country that affected the real estate market

• Why the property market will remain strong in 2023

• How agents can better adapt to the changing market conditions

Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing to us now on Apple Podcasts. Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (REB Podcast Network) and by liking and following Real Estate Business on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend a voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights.

In this year-end episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Grace Ormsby is joined by fellow real estate journalist at Momentum Media, Kyle Robbins, to discuss the biggest real estate industry stories that captured our audience's attention in 2022. As we count down to 2023, the duo unpacks the year that was riddled with spotlight-grabbing headlines, including The real story of The Block 2022, controversial court cases such as Warning issued as legal disputes over commission crank up and Property manager faces court over alleged referral fee scheme, as well as RBA's much-awaited May cash rate decision.

In this episode, you will also hear:

• What trends emerged and dominated the industry in 2022?
• The top predictions for the real estate market 2023
• How succession planning is becoming a norm among businesses

To read the other top stories discussed in this podcast, see the links below. Also, don't forget to share your favourite story/podcast in the comments!

• Philip Webb Real Estate joins forces with fellow Victorian outfit
• Tax-exempt landlords in for a shock under Qld's new regime
• LJ Hooker Group names new CEO
• Federal election results revealed: What it means for real estate
• ATO to crack down on rental income inaccuracies this tax time
• Foreign investor fined $250k for unauthorised property purchases

Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing to us now on Apple Podcasts. Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (REB Podcast Network) and by liking and following Real Estate Business on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend a voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights.

In this special episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, shadow minister for cyber security and shadow minister for countering foreign interference, Senator James Paterson joins Phil Tarrant (director - Momentum Media) and MAJGEN (retired) Dr Marcus Thompson to discuss the regulatory impediments preventing Australia from becoming a leader in cyber security.

The group begins the podcast discussing the cyber security threats facing Australia and the role of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO).

Senator Paterson then details how foreign interference and espionage have overtaken terrorism as the primary security concern for Australia.

The team wraps up the podcast in outlining the importance of attracting the right talent with the right skills to power Australian cyber security businesses.

Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing to us now on Apple Podcasts. Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (REB Podcast Network) and by liking and following Real Estate Business on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend a voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights.

What words can describe 2022? No matter how the last 12 months unfolded, Andy Reid advised agents not to leave the lessons learned on the table when the new year comes around. The director of Apollo Auctions Victoria recaps the year that was "interesting" and "hectic", discusses why his biggest achievement was to "take himself more seriously", and explains why agents should view their mistakes as excellent learning opportunities. Looking ahead into 2023, Andy also explains why the industry must not just go back to basics but rather apply the fundamentals to better work within the new market dynamics before unpacking the importance of agents not fanning the flames of fear brought on by doom and gloom headlines and instead focusing on helping clients find "the light at the end of the tunnel".

In this episode, you will hear about:

• Why summer will be the "new spring selling season"

• How agents can leverage the holiday season to get ahead of the game
• The importance of giving back to the community

Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing to us now on Apple Podcasts. Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (REB Podcast Network) and by liking and following Real Estate Business on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend a voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights.

Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from.

It's been a huge 12 months for the real estate sector. With Christmas just over a week away, Tom and Phil begin the wind-down into the summer period and deliver some festive cheer.

Thank you to all our listeners who have tuned in for a year of lively debate and speculation. Tom and Phil will be back bigger and better in 2023! Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing to us now on Apple Podcasts. Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (REB Podcast Network) and by liking and following Real Estate Business on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend a voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights.