Good Talks

#45: Embark on an extraordinary journey with Jonathan Meads, VP at Streetside Development, a cornerstone of the venerable Qualico legacy. From the charm of English pub gatherings to the corridors of boarding schools, we trace Jonathan's path, exploring his childhood dreams of aviation and the unexpected twist that led him to Vancouver's vibrant real estate scene. As we unravel the layers of Qualic...

#44: Dive into Rocky Sethi's 25 years of real estate, development, and construction expertise in this immersive podcast. With a rich background spanning land acquisition, construction, and sales—ranging from high-end custom homes to master-planned projects across Western Canada—Rocky shares a vibrant tapestry of insights. Rocky's stories transcend the traditional real estate narrative, delving int...

#43: Join Cory Wright, the driving force behind William Wright Commercial, as he explores the evolving landscape of Commercial Real Estate. From his daring start in Yaletown to leading 7 BC offices, Cory's journey underscores the power of people as the ultimate business asset. He delves into office models, client priorities, and the reasons behind his brand, emphasizing the importance of hiring fo...

#42: Embark on a captivating journey with Simon Bray, President of REW, as he navigates the intricate tapestry of global real estate trends. Simon's wealth of expertise, from South African software ventures to spearheading REW's expansive growth, encapsulates the realms of listings, vertical marketplaces, and the evolving landscape of global real estate portals. From delving into the pulse of Brit...

#41: Uncover the enigmatic world of property management with the remarkable Michelle Farina, the driving force behind Advent and VADA Property Management. With over 20 years of expertise, Michelle takes us on a journey from her early days as a receptionist to becoming a licensed Rental Property Manager and leading her two successful companies. In this episode, Michelle shares her invaluable insigh...

#40: In this episode, we delve into the incredible quarter-century partnership between Bart and Jason, a dynamic duo whose journey has been marked by adventure and business growth, notably within their company, Bucketlist. From beer shotgunning and invigorating ice baths to their shared passion for bucket list adventures, their camaraderie has been at the heart of their story. These two "work husb...

#39: Hear the life journey of Penticton's Mayor, Julius Bloomfield. From his unconventional upbringing amidst the chaos of a British psychiatric hospital to his transformative role in shaping the future of a city nestled between two lakes, Julius's story is nothing short of extraordinary. From his roots in England, his journey to Canada, and his rise from running British pubs to becoming a promine...

#38: In this episode, Cam dives into the extraordinary life of Craig Stanghetta, a visionary entrepreneur raised in the breathtaking landscapes of Sault Ste. Marie. From experiencing the city’s rich Italian culture to finding his passion in the arts community, Craig's upbringing played a pivotal role in creating some of the world's most beautiful places, such as Kissa Tanto, St. Lawrence, Ask For...

#37: Explore the fascinating world of AI in this podcast episode with Mike as your knowledgeable guide. From understanding the basics of AI and machine learning to practical applications and terminology, Mike shares insights from his 22-year entrepreneurial journey. Discover Myzone's upcoming AI tool launch, the connection between blockchain and the metaverse, and the potential of AI in customer c...

#36: Join Mike Mackay on an inspiring podcast episode as he navigates the responsibilities and legacy he's building at Strand Development. From childhood challenges and rugby experiences to encounters with influential figures like Bill Clinton and attending Nelson Mandela's birthday party, Mike's journey is filled with remarkable moments. With a clear vision for Strand, he emphasizes attracting to...

#35: Get ready for a captivating and insightful podcast episode featuring David Duprey, an innovative artistic visionary and boundary-breaking entrepreneur leading The Narrow Group. Prepare yourself as David shares his extraordinary journey, bringing counterculture from California to Vancouver and sparking a wave of creativity that challenged the city's established norms. Dive into David's early v...

#34: In this captivating podcast episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Jeff Meyers, the CEO of Zonda. Jeff's tenacity shines as he started with a humble $50,000 seed investment from a past employer, eventually securing a remarkable $20 million investment from Private Equity. Notably, Jeff's acumen in the new home data market is unrivaled, making him a force to be reckoned with. If y...

#33: Oliver Webbe is part of Good Talks Sons of Anarchy Series. Oliver is a super dad and Northshore original leading the Darwin Construction and Development team, one of the city's most passionate community builders. This Son of Anarchy leans into the success of great partnerships, including his internal partnership with Jason Turcotte, Darwin's golden rule of "do unto others as you would have th...

#32: Today on the pod, Cam is joined by the man who co-founded the Tinder of co-buying, Brian Dracup. Brian's housing journey began the same way as many first-time buyers, through frustration and lack of funds, but it didn't take him long to find the missing middle in the housing market, leading to his first co-buy and the start of Pairadime. Hear Brian walk through the familiar story of individua...

#31: Today on the pod, Cam connects with fellow Keyper and VP Sales, Richard Klein. With a career spanning four countries, Richard has worked on iconic global projects including the London 2012 Olympic Village and 1 Hyde Park Residences. He talks about his passion for real estate sales and the hallmarks of a good salesperson: being inquisitive, building relationships, and working hard. He and Cam...

#30: Today on the Pod, Cam connects with Jeff Duncan, CEO of talent management firm Ingenuity Live. Jeff explores a career that’s been nothing short of monumental - how he started his first franchise at 17, breaking bread with Richard Branson on Necker Island, and celebrating his 40th birthday in style at the Kim Dotcom mansion in New Zealand with his business partner David Ebert. And he discusses...

#29: Arnie Malham is an advertising expert passionate about creating effective work cultures. On today's episode, he talks to Cam about the ideas captured in his book “Worth Doing Wrong: the Quest to Build a Culture That Rocks,” demonstrating that an effective work culture has never been more important. He explains how he transformed a wayward insult into the symbol for his ad agency, CJ Advertisi...

#28: Gary Pooni is CEO of Pooni Group and one of Vancouver’s most reputable planning experts. In today’s episode, he schools Cam on the powerful, and often biased history of planning and zoning. He explores how the pandemic conditions of 1918 can help predict contemporary cultural, financial and economic trends. And he shares how a heart attack and subsequent cardiac arrest in 2019 transformed his...

#27: Today on the pod, Cam connects with a Vancouver real estate legend: Jon Stovell, President & CEO of Reliance Properties. Widely recognized for growing Reliance from a small holding company into an industry titan, Jon offers words of wisdom for today's up-and-coming developers. He delves into his passion for advocacy, policy and the continued revitalization of Gastown, and explores frustra...

#26: On today's episode of Good Talks, Cam connects with one of Western Canada’s most influential female real estate leaders, Ameet Johal. Ameet explores Vancouver’s reputation as the “no fun city,” and demonstrates the importance of creating vibrant, connected, and diverse places through city activations. She discusses how understanding the importance of personal branding was instrumental in her...

#25: Beau Jarvis is a real person. A former ski bum and now President of Wesgroup, one of Canada’s largest privately held real estate developers and bursting with passion for an industry he loves and drives him crazy. From his well-known success story to his loud and proud thoughts on today’s housing crisis, this past UDI board member sheds light on the conversations we NEED to have to make a diff...

#24: Diana McMeekin, President of Artemis Marketing Group and Vancouver real estate icon, walks through her fierce start in the real estate industry, how she found her niche, and why she's been so successful in an industry everyone is trying to navigate, Vancouver real estate. In addition, hear Diana’s trusted tips and tricks on improving your career through values, trusted advisors, and finding y...

#23: Kid Carson, Canada’s long-time radio host and now podcast rockstar, goes all in on his entrance to radio and dramatic exit, how he mastered the theatre of the mind through voice, and what it's like being in the throes of the media. Stay tuned for laughs and jaw-dropping conversation as your host, Cam Good, and arguably one of the best Vancouver-based radio hosts, Kid Carson, banter their way...

#22: Past UDI and SFU Community Trust president and current president of Geller Group, Michael Geller, takes the mic to open up on his diversified and successful career through architecture, city planning, and worldwide real estate while challenging many of the lower mainlands municipalities to set the bar higher when it comes to development industry needs and how to make our cities better.

#21: Arno Matis, one of Vancouver's most significant architects and founder of Arno Matis Architecture, speaks to the city’s architectural changes, its international perspective, and how his firm's approach is changing Vancouver's take on towers. From glass towers to never seen masterpieces, Arno has done it all and is willing to get into the finer details, including the housing affordability cris...