In this episode, Gavin sits down with Marnie, a top 20 female real estate agent in Australia with over 25 years of experience and 2,000+ properties sold. 

Marnie provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of her career, when she learned from industry greats and described the invaluable experience of absorbing their knowledge and techniques.

Get inspired by Marnie's drive, work ethic, and willingness to take on new challenges, even while on maternity leave. Her story demonstrates the power of seizing opportunities, maintaining a positive attitude, and continuously learning from those around you. 

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In this episode Gavin sits down with Matt Kemeny, a top-performing associate in Gavin's office. Matt shares his remarkable journey from working at the front desk of a gym to becoming a highly successful real estate agent, despite having no prior experience. Listeners will learn about Matt's resilience, discipline, and the valuable lessons he's learned from his mentor, Gavin, and the experienced agents around him. This episode offers insights into the ups and downs of the real estate industry and the keys to achieving success in this competitive field.

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Gavin sits down with renowned Australian architect Nick Tobias. Nick shares the story of how he started his practice at just 22 years old and built it into one of the country's leading architecture firms known for bespoke luxury homes.

He discusses the process of designing high-end homes from concept to construction, getting projects approved, working with clients and more.

Nick also provides valuable insights into the costs involved in building a new home today. An insightful look into the world of premium residential architecture and development from one of the best in the business.

• 0:00-5:00 discusses starting his practice young and his journey to becoming an architect
• 5:00-10:00 talks about his early career experiences working for other architects and learning on building sites  
• 10:00-15:00 explains how he developed his style and brand over the years through
• his work and marketing
• 15:00-20:00 provides insights on the client selection process and lessons learned from difficult clients
• 20:00-25:00 outlines the typical design and approval process for a new high-end home
• 25:00-30:00 gives costs breakdowns for building a new home, including construction costs per sqm
• 30:00-35:00 discusses factors that influence construction timelines and costs, pushing design boundaries
• 35:00-40:00 provides more details on calculating total project costs, timelines, and furniture/interiors budgets
• 40:00-45:00 shares some of his most memorable projects and favourite styles to work with
• 45:00-end offers advice for those looking to enter the field and discusses qualities needed for success

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In this episode, Gavin interviews real estate powerhouse Michael Kollosche about his incredible career journey. Michael shares how he got his start in real estate over 25 years ago and discusses his early success in becoming the #1 agent at Ray White, the reason for his 5-year break from the industry and how a certain client eventually convinced him to return.

0:14-0:28 - Starting a real estate career at 18 with Michael Kollosche
0:28-1:23 - Why Michael took a 5-year break from real estate
1:23-2:26 - Michael shares some of the keys to his success
2:26-end - Michael's business growth while maintaining work/life balance

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In this episode, Astrid Joarder shares her inspiring career journey from events sales to becoming a high-performing agent in Sydney. She discusses navigating the challenges of a male-dominated industry and her strategies for excellent client service. Plus you will get insight into her daily routine, goals, and how she manages a successful career with relationships and self-care.

0:00-5:00 - Astrid's journey into real estate.
5:00-10:00 - Her early career experiences and challenges connecting with clients.  
10:00-15:00 - Finding success 
15:00-20:00 - Navigating auction challenges and maintaining trust.
20:00-25:00 - Her daily routine and priorities for self-care.  
25:00-29:00 - Views on gender imbalance

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Gavin sits down with Jason Boon to discuss his journey from falling into real estate to becoming one of Australia's top agents. Jason shares stories from his early career working as an assistant, the lessons he learned along the way, and the unique approach he took to build his business and brand.

0:00-5:00 - Jason's start in real estate and early career
5:00-10:00 - Lessons from his time as John McGraw's assistant
10:00-15:00 - His approach to dominating Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay
15:00-20:00 - Personal growth and shifts in mindset
20:00-25:00 - Transitioning to marketing himself over chasing leads
25:00-30:00 - A memorable client experience with contrasting personalities
30:00-35:00 - Building his team through loyalty over many years
35:00-40:00 - Balancing business and family as he got older

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Gavin sits down with Zac Rabin to discuss his path from a struggling start in real estate to becoming one the top writing agents and known as the off-market sales specialist at TRG for luxury property. Zach shares the sacrifices and routines he implemented that took his business to the next level and his advice for up-and-coming agents. 

0:00-5:00 - Introduction, Zac’s background and early real estate career  
5:00-10:00 - The impact of joining TRG and changes Zac made to his business
10:00-15:00 - Zac’s daily routine, habits and what drives his motivation
15:00-20:00 - Building his team at TRG and plans for the future
20:00-25:00 - What Zac finds most challenging and enjoyable about real estate
25:00-30:00 - Zac’s advice for up-and-coming agents  
30:00-35:00 - Zac’s strengths and attributes as an agent
35:00-40:00 - Zac’s commitment to be a top performer nationally

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In this episode of Thinking Outside the Box, Gavin Rubinstein interviews his longtime friend Adrian Oddi about his unconventional path to becoming one of Australia's top real estate agents. Adrian fell into real estate by chance after his dreams of becoming a police officer didn't work out, and he started as a part-time receptionist just trying to get his foot in the door. Hear how through hard work and determination, he was able to sign his first client within 6 months and transition to sales, his strategies for consistently closing over 250 deals in just 2-3 years, and how he got his big break meeting the legendary John McGrath.

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Oliver returns as the first person to appear on the podcast twice, and for good reason, recently taking home the Ray White NSW/ACT Top City Salesperson title.

He shares his insights on what got him there, and discusses the importance of returning every call, doing what you say you'll do, and putting your name out there as much as possible through marketing.

He also talks about how focusing too much on other agents' numbers gave him anxiety and how he now prioritises being the best version of himself.

Learn Oliver's strategies for success and momentum building in real estate sales.

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This episode features an interview with veteran real estate agent Bill Malouf. Malouf recounts how he got his start in real estate at age 35 after leaving the pub industry. He strategically began his career in Maroubra before quickly moving to Sydney's prestigious eastern suburbs. Maloof credits his rapid rise to always being accessible to clients and providing excellent service, believing this would drive referrals.

During the interview, he also discussed his partnership with David Hyland which helped strengthen backend operations. This partnership led to the creation of the Highland Malouf group. 

Even at age 68, he retains a passion for the industry and enjoys the long-term relationships built over his career. He offers advice on maintaining integrity when big money is involved and prioritising the client's best interests.

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