DC Talks Podcast With David Cinelli

DC Fam! You’re in for a treat with today’s episode! Over the years, I’ve gone through a self-discovery journey with my faith. I grew up in a catholic household, and as I got older; I found myself not aligning with its teachings and ultimately shifting my faith towards Christianity. In today’s show; Owen and I unpack the things I found within Catholicism that were contradictory, and how things with...

Welcome back for a new episode of the DC Talks podcast. As I get older, I’m taking my health & wellness into consideration in everything that I do. There has been so much that has happened over the last several years that has shifted my focus on what I put into my body, and how I maintain myself to be in peak condition. In today’s episode, Owen and I have a vulnerable conversation about things...

Welcome back for a brand new episode, DC fam! I love having a great hockey chat. As a former hockey player, it’s always great having conversations of the times that were really instrumental in my life. The lessons I learned along the way, and the character I built along the journey when you’re on a team. In this week’s show, we have my buddy Michael Ouzas on the show. Michael is a retired professi...

Welcome back for a brand new episode, DC fam! This week’s episode is something near and dear to my heart.  Growing up, I grew up with a lack of self-confidence in myself because of the things that were said to me. Your family is everything. But at times, they can be people within your family that say things to you that have a massive impact on how you see yourself & how confident you are.  I’v...

Welcome back for a brand new episode, DC fam! Today we’re talking about closing costs when buying a property. It’s exciting to put that deposit down and commit to a property but some people are surprised by the additional costs that come with completing the sale. Understanding your closing costs can save you time & money. Not having the money to pay off those costs can cause a massive ripple e...

Welcome back for a brand new episode, DC fam! Today we’ve got a special guest in the building. We’ve got Matt Campoli on the podcast to talk about his journey into real estate, and how he has grown his personal brand as an agent by utilizing content on social media. Matt is an agent with eXp Realty here in Toronto and is one of the best in the business. He is very authentic, and someone who is ver...

Being a real estate agent is a stressful job. There is a lot you are managing on your plate on a day-to-day basis. You’re managing your own internal stress, and also managing your client’s emotions through the process of selling & buying a home. How you manage your mental state is a critical factor in how far you’re going to go in the business.  In this episode, I discuss how I have set a rout...

Welcome back DC fam! The topic of fear is something I’ve always wanted to talk about. Fear is a thing we all face. They’re rational fears you have and there are fears which are manufactured by yourself by your own personal belief. Fear can be crippling, and can paralyze you from taking action towards things that can transform your life. I thought I should give you my take on some of the fears I’ve...

Welcome back DC fam! I love having guests on the show because I want you to see how great the people around me are. In today’s episode, we have Rodrigo Robalino on the show. Rodrigo is an agent with Royal Le page Signature and is one of the best in the business. One of the things that I love about Rodrigo is that he’s authentic, and goes above & beyond for his clients. He has a wealth of knowl...

Welcome back DC fam! In today’s episode, we’re talking about cancel culture. It seems like every day, you see someone who said, did, or is accused of something and they are immediately “canceled” in the eyes of the public. Our ability to speak freely has been hindered by a potential backlash from people online or even our inner circles. Has it gone too far? Has this way of living become toxic wher...

If you have been a long-time follower of mine on social media, you know how closely I work with my wife Natalie. You’ve seen her on my social segment, Stager’s Corner, where she provides you with insights on home staging. In this week’s episode, she and her partner Julia Salerno are coming on the show.  Natalie and Julia founded ‘SPACES Collective’ which is a boutique property styling agency here...

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about flipping homes. Flipping homes can be a very lucrative way to make money in the market. But they’re a lot of risks that come with pursuing this endeavor. It looks like an easy thing to do but flipping a house takes a certain level of experience, and knowledge for a project to be successful.  In this episode we speak about: Cost you have to factor in flip...

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about relationships. Relationships are the foundation of any successful endeavor in life. To get ahead you need to have a grasp on human dynamics, and intrinsically know what makes people do what they do. I’ve been fortunate enough to have relationships that have enriched my life from personal to business. In this episode we speak about: Can you mix personal a...

In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of talking to one of my favorite duos in the real estate game today! We got Carla Wilhelm and Hayley Pickett in the DC headquarters to talk about real estate, and how they have grown together in the business.   Hayley and Carla are a mother & daughter real estate team part of the Royal LePage Signature family working out of the Port Dover - Norfolk/Haldi...

Welcome back for a brand new episode DC fam! Today’s episode is a deep one. If you interact with my content or have met me in person; you know that I went through brain surgery. When asked about it, I provide the background of what happened on a surface level. Now that I have a platform, I thought it would be great to share the story in depth of what led me down the path to getting brain surgery....

Welcome back DC family! In today’s episode, we’re going to be discussing how the media crafts misleading narratives around the real estate market. They exaggerate their headlines and write their articles with half-truths.  Owen and I are going to be talking about this ⁠article that BlogTO wrote⁠ a month ago. The headline is “Nobody is buying Toronto homes anymore as demand drops to the lowest leve...

Welcome back DC Family! This week we’re discussing growing your real estate business. There is a ton of advice online on what you should do when starting out your business. I’ve noticed there is a lot more positive advice on what to do when starting a business, but there isn’t enough information on what NOT to do. I’ve gone through many trials and errors when I first began my business. I’ve learne...

Welcome back DC family! We’ve got a special episode for you today. Our guest for the show is Sam Hewit! Sam is the Director of Realtor Development at Royal Lepage Signature. She works with agents within the company to help them get their start, and develop them to have a successful career in the business. Sam is one of my favorite people! I credit my success as a realtor to her as she was the one...

DC family, welcome back for a brand new episode! In today’s show, we’re discussing failure. Failure is something that we’ve all experienced at some degree in our lives while pursuing a worthy ideal. Failure is something that a lot of people are afraid of experiencing before attempting something, and it’s a fear successful people use to take their efforts to another level to achieve success. How we...

Welcome back DC family! We’re back in the studio today to talk about fraud in the real estate industry. Over the past year, they’ve been many cases where people are utilizing fake documentation to scam homeowners, and agents. The due diligence process has many cracks and it presents opportunities for individuals to scam the system by presenting false identification and background.  In this ep...

I’ve been fortunate enough to be successful throughout my career by having a core understanding of how to sell. Now as a realtor, I’m always selling. You see me selling my expertise on social media, my marketing initiatives, and showcasing myself to potential clients that I am the person to get them the best deal on a real estate property. In this episode, we’re getting into the psychology of sell...

Welcome back to another episode, DC family! In today’s show, I have the pleasure of having Nirsh Arulnayagam on the podcast. Nirsh is like a brother to me and a great real estate agent with Remax West Experts here in the GTA. Over the years, I’ve formed a great friendship with Nirsh. I love the passion he has for the industry, and what he stands for. If you personally know me, you know how much I...

Welcome back DC family! This time of the year provides me with a lot of optimism. It’s a clean slate full of new opportunities. In this conversation; I reflect on the things in my life that have shaped me to the man I am today. I’ve gone through a lot of growth over the years. I’ve had up moments, and also down moments. Through these moments; I’ve learned lessons that have provided me with the inn...

Welcome back for a brand new DC family episode! Today we’re going to be talking about pre-construction. We’re going to be doing a deep dive here as we do a case study of a pre-con builder doing it all wrong! Several years back, Toronto Life broke out a story called ‘ Screwed .’ The story featured the rise and fall of Urbancorp and how they lost the money of nearly 200 pre-construction buyers and t...

Welcome back for a brand new episode, DC family! Today we’re going to be discussing being a realtor. There are over 40,000 agents within the Greater Toronto Area. To put that into perspective, that is 1 real estate agent for every 140 Torontonians. As buyers and sellers, you need to understand what a real estate agent can do for you. It’s easy to pick one. But do you know what to look for? Can you...