The Real Estate Roundtable with Mike Leblanc

First solo episode in a while where Mike talks about what he does and why he does it. Helping you gain from his experience navigating the messy middle. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Mike sits down with Rob LeBlanc of Fathom studios in Halifax, who explains how it is to do building architecture that fits within communities. With his extensive experience in both building and landscaping architecture, he brings a wealth of knowledge to how city integrates together.

In this episode, Mike sits down with his good friend and NHL referee Jean Hebert. They discuss the Stanley Cup finals, the Four Nations tournament, the commitment it takes to be an NHL official, as well as how it was growing up in NB, specifically in Bouctouche.

In this episode, Mike sits down with Andrea Kalafut to talk about life as a woman engineer in a male-dominated field. They cover her upbringing in the US, the path that led her to Greater Moncton, and what it took to launch her own business, along with the traits that make a great engineer.

In this episode, Mike sits down with ex NHL'ers Mike Sillinger (Silly) and Jason York (Yorky) to talk about their experience in Moncton at the Hockey Heroes Weekend for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of NB. They also talk hockey, careers, kids and golf.

In this episode, Mike sits down with James McKenna. From where he started to where his business is going, James shares his journey through entrepreneurship and owning a cabinet shop in Shediac, NB, and how it all led him to where he is today. Real conversation, real lessons, and a perspective that will resonate with anyone building something of their own.

In this episode, Mike sits down with Julien LeBlanc. From Dieppe to Ottawa, Julien LeBlanc shares his journey through sports, business, and his time at McCain Foods — and how it all led him to becoming a speaker today.They dive into the “messy middle” — the part of the journey no one talks about, where things feel uncertain and progress isn’t obvious.Real conversation, real lessons, and a perspective that will resonate with anyone in the middle of building something.

In this episode, Mike sits down with Trevor MacLeod, President of the Gray Group on PEI. From building and managing a strong real estate portfolio to his journey in growing brands like Vogue Optical, Trevor breaks down the strategy and long-term thinking required to succeed as a landlord, business owner and as a person.

In this episode, I sit down with Doug Doucet to unpack his journey from construction to real estate, and how vision, partnerships, and people have shaped his success.Doug shares real talk on:- Why location and partnerships still drive success in real estate- Building businesses across real estate, hotels, and retail- Creating strong teams, spotting opportunities, and his take on the Halifax market- Why hotels and hospitality still matter todayLooking to connect with Doug Doucet?https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-doucet-7663a78/?originalSubdomain=cahttps://doucetdevelopments.ca/

In this episode, Mike sits down with Rob Taylor to unpack the story behind one of the region’s most recognized restaurateurs. From growing up around his family’s restaurants to building his own path in the industry, Rob shares the experiences, challenges, and insights that shaped his journey.