On this week’s episode, Michael reflects on the lessons he’s learned on leadership. He breaks down the 5 skills of emotional intelligence and explains how honing these skills can make someone a better leader.

In this episode, Michael sits down with Oakwyn agent Jeff Poh. Jeff opens up on the incredible lessons that he learned starting in real estate in 2008 during a challenging market to the life revelations that he’s learning today about family and perspective.

This episode features Adam Chahl, a very interesting downtown agent who is known for being the first one in the office every morning. Adam opens up about growing up in England and the journey that brought him here today. The two discuss books, methods, and lifestyle routines that help them stay on track.

On this week’s pod, Michael shares his experience of taking relationship inventory of the people in his life. He explains how important it is to surround yourself with people who are all stars friends and the process to do so.

Michael sits down with Queen V herself. Vivian Yu is an OG Oakwynite who exemplifies the Oakwyn mantra, Work Hard, Stay Humble. The two talk about Vivian’s powerhouse start in her rookie year of real estate and how she’s built a strong consistent career year after year. Vivian & Michael connect over their humble beginnings and how it they take the lessons from growing up and apply them to their careers now.

On the 23rd episode, Michael sits down with Oakwyn Downtown Managing Broker Eric Grant. Eric opens up about his interesting past career highlights from performing on Broadway in New York, renovating properties, opening a boutique Yaletown hotel and his origin into real estate. Eric opens up about his passion for his family; being a father and the rewarding aspects of helping his clients and colleagues.

In this episode, Oakwyn realtor Nomi Malik takes us step by step on his real estate career and the lessons he’s learned on the road to success. From his childhood playing football to moving from Canada to Pakistan in grade 9. His challenges of starting out in real estate learning to network, cold calling, working with a business coach, the first time he met Michael and learning how to slay the dragons in life.

Michael sits down with a very important member of the Oakwyn Leadership Team, Managing Broker Shelly Smee. Shelly & Michael discuss her past experiences from glass blowing, competitive diving, and her life experiences growing up. Listen to how these lessons have shaped her outlook and understanding of life, real estate, and how we connect to one another.

For the 20th episode, Michael comes to the office early and gives his review on “Benjamin Franklin: An American Life” by best selling author Walter Isaacson. Hear about view, lessons, and connection Michael felt with this founding father.

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