REB Podcast Network

This special episode sees Tom Panos give Grace Ormsby and Laine Poirier a behind-the-scenes look at AREC 2021 — and offer his own insight on the profession.

The REB head coach and trainer talks about the attitudes and beliefs shaping Australia's top agents, shares his own event highlights and takeaways, and elaborates on exactly how real estate professionals can leverage the learnings and perspectives to apply them in their own lives and businesses.

In this episode, you will hear:

• What Tom Panos' key takeaways were from AREC 2021
• How good agents are coming out on top in the new era of real estate
• Why a good mentor is a worthwhile investment

Maria Findikakis gives a rundown of her journey in real estate to Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles.

The director and owner of the Eview Group shares how her determination in real estate eventually led to the formation of the Eview Group with husband Manos, details the ways in which their business has gone global, and reveals how the pair even managed to run the network from Greece through the worst of COVID-19.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why she resigned from the same role three times in her first year of real estate
• How the Eview Group led their team through COVID-19
• What makes flexible working so compatible with the real estate profession

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David Walker sits down with Grace Ormsby to discuss how he and his business approached a tough 2020, and what agents should be focusing on post-pandemic.

The ninth-ranked agent in REB's Top 100 Agents 2021 and the director of Ray White Upper North Shore reveals how he finds the time to sell while leading an office, reflects on how agents can better perform as the market moves back towards neutral, and provides insight into his local area and business growth plans.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How David finds motivation in difficult decisions
• Why face-to-face communication is more important than ever before
• The conversations business owners should be having with high-performing staff

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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.

Cate Bakos chats with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles about her journey into buyers advocacy from the unlikeliest of previous professions — as an industrial chemist.

The president of REBAA and the owner and manager of Cate Bakos Property, Cate shares the "patchwork quilt" of experiences that have led her into her dream role at the intersection of people and property, outlines how she took the plunge into her own business and offers up some of the lessons she's learnt in leadership.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why a degree in science gave Cate such a strong foundation for the real estate space
• Her reflections on balancing motherhood with business and a career
• Why it's worth putting yourself out there publicly — and how to go about it

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.

Laine Poirier joins Grace Ormsby for another behind-the-scenes look at REB.

It's only been a couple of months since the pair last chatted on air, but so much has happened since! Grace and Laine talk about the launch of the new REB site and what's still to come, take a look at tech, reflect on the latest in real estate news — and hint at what our listeners can expect over the coming weeks and months.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Who won big in real estate at the recent Australian Digital Technology Awards
• What agents can expect from the upcoming Women in Real Estate Awards
• Where to next for REB and Australian real estate

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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.

Betty Ockerlander talks candidly with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles about how she's forged her own path in real estate — and gotten herself out of her own comfort zone along the way.

The 25th-ranked agent in REB's Top 100 Agents 2021 talks about how being sacked from an accountancy job led her to get her start in real estate, why she sold out of her own business, why real estate is "the perfect fit" for helping people, and what it takes to be among Australia's best agents.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How systems and strategies can drive high performance
• Why Betty doesn't bother with the numbers
• The importance of time management and picking priorities

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.

This special edition of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents sees Grace Ormsby sit down with Emma Ryan to unpack the 2021–22 federal budget.

The highly anticipated budget comes as Australia begins its recovery from COVID-19 and sets out a number of focus areas for the government in the coming 12 months. Grace and Emma do a deep dive on the numbers, reflect on the job creation agenda and query the effectiveness of the headline housing policies.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Which key policies are set to affect real estate
• How the new measures will impact the current property boom
• Why agencies and businesses should take advantage of tax breaks and incentives

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Kylie Walsh sits down with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to talk about all things business, agency leadership, social media marketing and mental fitness.

Kylie has recently taken on a new venture as founder of REGROWTH to boost the knowledge and skill set of business owners and agents, after a stint as general manager at Di Jones.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How Kylie's career has taken her from the bush to the beach to her own business
• Why break-even and profit point numbers are non-negotiable to know
• What agents need to consider before they post on social media

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This episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents sees Grace Ormsby joined by one of Australia's best property managers, Linda Gulabovska.

The Property Manager of the Year – Metropolitan at the REB Awards 2021 and a senior property manager and department manager at Right Choice Real Estate talks all about her experience dealing with landlords and tenants and potential clients through the worst of COVID-19 in 2020, and highlights how the role of a property manager has changed post-pandemic.

In this episode, you will hear:

• What motivates Linda's work in the property management space • Why not everyone is cut out for the profession • How new legislation can take a toll on property owners and clients

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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.

This episode of The WIRE sees top-selling agent Sally O'Neill join Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles.

The number one agent under the Harcourts brand, the Harcourts Coastal heavyweight opens up on her seven years in real estate, talks through her sales strategies, argues against hyper-fixation on figures and targets, and reflects on her strategies for self-care.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How Sally strives to be a solutions-based agent
• Why structure is not always necessary
• The time and energy that go into being a top agent

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.