In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, Emily and Matt sit down with Kevin Chokshi, one of Ray White’s standout leaders, to unpack the remarkable journey that took him from India to becoming one of the most respected agents and principals in Australia.

Kevin shares the raw, real, and inspiring truth about building a life and a career from the ground up, including what it meant to migrate to Australia as a young adult, start in real estate with little more than work ethic, and eventually grow a high-performing team grounded in culture, leadership, and values.

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In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we’re joined by Stephanie Evans from Marshall White. 

Steph shares her journey from being a PA, branching into her own agent and more recently, joining the team at Marshall White!

A bubbly personality with a great real estate career - this is a must listen! 

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In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we’re joined by a live panel of industry experts: Andy Reid, Luke Saville, and Natalie McAsey, for an open and insightful discussion on the realities of real estate today.

Our panel shares their personal journeys through the industry, exploring the lessons, challenges, and defining moments along the way. They dive into whether every agent should step up as an auctioneer, and share their perspectives on reserves sitting within quoted ranges.

Andy's profile: https://andyreid.com.au/

Luke's profile: https://theagency.com.au/team/luke-saville

Natalie's profile: https://buxton.com.au/st-kilda/natalie-mcasey/

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In this LIVE episode of The Real Estate Circle, we sit down with Josh Phegan, one of the industry’s most sought-after real estate coaches and speakers.

Josh shares insights on the biggest challenge facing agents today, why relationships always come first, and the daily habits that keep him performing at his best.
We dive into mindset, connection, and what it really takes to build a long-term, successful career in real estate.

Josh's profile: https://joshphegan.com.au/

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In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we sit down with Zoe Cherrie, Director at Buxton St Kilda, to unpack her journey to becoming a real estate leader.

Zoe shares how she turned a job into a career, the lessons learned from 10 years working in St Kilda, and the importance of team culture and continuous learning.
We dive into leadership, what makes a great recruit, and her thoughts on creating a more honest, transparent industry.

Zoe's profile: https://buxton.com.au/st-kilda/zoe-cherrie/

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In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we sit down with Phillip Kingston, Director of Gary Peer and one of the greatest auctioneers, to explore his journey from living on a farm as a young boy, to calling over 10,000 auctions.

Phillip opens up about the insights he’s gained over time, and he shares the single most valuable trait that a sales person can have.

Phillip's profile: https://www.garypeer.com.au/about/our-people/phillip-kingston

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In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we sit down with Chris Hassall, Director of Glen Eira & Bentleigh Buxton, to explore his journey from receptionist to leading two successful offices.

Chris takes us inside his office playbook, sharing the core pillars that drive his team’s success, and the one non-negotiable rule he sets for every new starter.

Chris' profile: https://buxton.com.au/bentleigh/chris-hassall/

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In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we sit down with James Tostevin, one of Australia’s most respected real estate agents, to explore what continues to fuel his passion for the industry.

James has built an extraordinary career, but at the core is his genuine love for real estate.

We talk about the mindset that keeps him motivated, the joy he finds in going to work each day, and why he never missed an AREC over the last 25 years.

“It ain’t over yet.” – James Tostevin

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James' profile: https://www.marshallwhite.com.au/agent/james-tostevin

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In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we chat with Brendan Allen, Sales Agents and Auctioneer at Elders Euroa, about his return to the country after having a successful career in inner-city Melbourne for 10 years.

Brendan grew up near Euroa, Country Victoria, and took the big leap into real estate sales working in the inner suburbs of Melbourne. When the pandemic hit, his family decided to head back 'home' and start selling real estate in the Strathbogie Shire. 

We chat through the differences of selling property in the city vs. country towns, and why he felt confident in making the move back to the country.

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Brendan's profile: https://euroa.eldersrealestate.com.au/team/brendan-allen/

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In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we chat with Matthew Scafidi, Founder of Abode Advocacy Group, about his unconventional path into real estate, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career.

Matt started out in the packaging industry and entered real estate sales at 36, quickly rising through the ranks and winning awards such as the 2010 REIV Rising Star and 2017 Salesperson of the Year.

Matt shares how his journey took an unexpected turn and now sits on the other side of the transaction. 

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