The Oakwyn Podcast

Morgan sits down with Michael and The Podfather to reflect on Women of Oakwyn’s 10-year celebration in Whistler. What began as a way to bring women in real estate together has grown into a movement built on connection, collaboration, and creating opportunities for others.

This year marked a major milestone with the launch of the Women of Oakwyn & UBC Sauder School of Business Scholarship and a commitment to fund 10 scholarships in honour of WOO’s 10th anniversary. Morgan also shares some of the lessons, conversations, and moments that made this year's event the most meaningful one yet.

This week Michael sits down with Arlene Chiang to talk about the early days of building Oakwyn. From conveying deals out of a tiny office, to taking huge risks on office spaces they couldn’t really afford, Arlene shares the behind-the-scenes stories that shaped the company from day one.

Learn how staying consistent matters more than ever in this market.

This week Michael sits down with one of our top realtors, Nicholas Bardon. Here from Oakwyn’s Victoria office, Nick shares his journey from working as yacht crew sailing the Mediterranean to selling waterfront and island properties across Victoria and the Southern Gulf Islands.

Nicholas unpacks the ins and outs of marketing off-grid homes and what makes island living so appealing. But also, what buyers should know before making the move.

What does it really take to go from zero to top producer?

Connie Buno sits with Michael to share her journey from cold-calling out of the phone book to closing 100+ transactions a year, building a 150-agent brokerage, and ultimately redefining success on her own terms.

From grit and structure to leadership, burnout, and balance, this is a raw and insightful conversation about what it takes to win in real estate and when to pivot.

Morgan, Michael, and The Podfather grab a coffee and reflect about life before phones and how constant tech use is affecting sleep, creativity, and relationships. They cover cutting back on social media, keeping kids off screens, and relearning how to be bored. They also share their Q2 goals around health, hobbies, and tightening up business systems to make more time for what matters.

Morgan, Michael, and The Podfather break down what top 1% agents are actually doing to win in a down market. From consistent prospecting and working their database to specializing, qualifying clients, and sticking to proven routines.

If the market feels slow, this is how you stay productive and keep deals moving.

Morgan and Michael unpack why most agents overcomplicate it and how shifting your mindset from “selling” to “making friends” changes everything. With real examples, practical frameworks, and a few laughs along the way, they show how small daily actions lead to big, consistent results.

Morgan and Michael sit with The Podfather to rewind the clock: If they were starting over in real estate today, what would they do differently? A practical and refreshing look at how to create momentum from scratch and unpacking what actually matters when you’re a brand new agent.

Morgan also shares the behind-the-scenes experience of stepping onto the TEDx stage.

What does it take to stay in the top 1% for 20 years? In line with Oakwyn’s 2026 theme of Journey, Michael invited Oakwynite Pete Shpak to share the pivotal moments that shaped his career. All the way from setbacks and surviving burnout, to creating a team structure that’s lasted nearly a decade.

Morgan, Michael, and The Podfather ring in the Chinese New Year with a deep dive into the Year of the Horse. From luck and superstition to the power of momentum, they explore what truly drives success. Is it something you create, or something that finds you? Tune in to find out.