🎙️ I Love Kelowna

Joel Olson lives in Kelowna and has been a mortgage broker for 11 years. Originally, he ran an international mission organization that assembled teams of 13-19 year olds, and took them on trips helping in orphanages, churches, and building projects in Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Guatamala.  Following that, Joel worked in various roles with C3 Church, Revelstoke, and Manhattan- assisting in...

This is my personal story of love, loss, regrowth and how I built the I Love Kelowna (New Town Big Dreams) podcast from the ground up. Part 1 of a 2-part interview with me, conducted by my colleague Andrea Kelly. Support the show GUEST BOOKINGS CLICK HERE Follow me on Social Media New Town Big Dreams podcast on Facebook Instagram Linkedin Luke Menkes Kelowna Realtor My Personal Facebook Page Suppo...

This is my personal story of love, loss, regrowth and how I built the I Love Kelowna (New Town Big Dreams) podcast from the ground up. Part 1 of a 2-part interview with me, conducted by my wonderful friend and colleague Andrea Kelly. Support the show GUEST BOOKINGS CLICK HERE Follow me on Social Media New Town Big Dreams podcast on Facebook Instagram Linkedin Luke Menkes Kelowna Realtor My Persona...

Jaeger Johnson is known by his peers to be a very energetic go-getter. He has a background in sales and entrepreneurship. But is also a true Canadian adventure seeker. He truly enjoys socializing with likeminded people and is always striving to make a difference in his community.   Starting from a young age, Jaeger has always been interested in sports, whether it be Hockey, Snowboarding, Badminton...

Cameron Manning is a REALTOR® on the Kelly Fry Team out of Keller Williams Elite Realty. He is in the top 10% of Agents for the last 4 years. Runs a podcast called Manning Up On Real Estate. Active Investor and works predominantly with Investment / Commercial Clients. Support the show Follow me on Social Media New Town Big Dreams podcast on Facebook Instagram Linkedin Luke Menkes Kelowna Realtor M...

Amy Mosset is a Registered Professional Counsellor and owner of Interactive Counselling . With a passion for supporting others and helping clients through tough times, Amy has always wanted to do it differently so she has built a wonderful team and two locations to make that happen! Both Amy and her team cater to you as an individual, so you can be assured that when you reach out to us, you are we...

Ryan Maarschalk is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and candidate for the Chartered Business Valuation (CBV) designation. He is the founder and CFO of Maarschalk Capital.  Previously, Ryan was CFO for Impact Radio, a private company in Kelowna British Columbia for 3 years, and led the companyʼs sale for $23M in 2016 to a private equity firm.  Prior to that, Ryan co-founded a restaurant ch...

Recorded during peak Coronavirus panic in spring of 2020, we assess the business climate and the future of Kelowna. Follow me on Social Media: New Town Big Dreams podcast on Facebook Instagram Linkedin Luke Menkes Kelowna Realtor My Personal Facebook Page Support the show NOMINATE YOURSELF, ANOTHER PERSON OR A BUSINESS TO APPEAR ON THE I LOVE KELOWNA PODCAST

Building a 'Niche' with Award-Winning Wines Joanna and James Schlosser are the founders of Niche Wine Company , a family-owned winery located in West Kelowna. The quality of their product is no accident, these award-winning wines have been hand crafted in small batches for over 8 vintages. When they are not in the winery, Joanna is working as a Brand and Communications Manager for Accele...

Brett Waldherr started Brett & Buddies Moving and Junk Removal 7 years ago, at age 21. Brett's mom is a well-known local realtor and she taught him the key skills of outstanding customer service and hard work. The day isn't over until the job is done and your customer is so happy, they can't wait to give you referrals and 5 star reviews.  Today we're talking to Brett about...

Rene Unser is a running coach, race director & endurance athlete who loves to travel and has a loud laugh! Her favourite adventurers are her husband and 19 year old son.  Rene believes that a positive attitude changes everything! In this episode we discuss the concept of p.a.c.e. and what it means for endurance training and success as an athlete and coach.   If you enjoyed this episode, an iTu...

I'm an introvert who has successfully built an entirely new life – from scratch! – in 4 different countries and even more cities than that. This podcast is for and about adventurous entrepreneurs like me, who long to start fresh and build somewhere new, or are already doing it. Formerly known as I Love Kelowna, New Town • Big Dreams is an interview-style talk show about the fabulous and fasci...

Toronto native, Jas Takhar , has been in the sales and service industry for over 25 years.  Soon after deciding to try his hand in real estate, he co-founded the REC , and in the course of 15 years, has successfully propelled his team to the 1st place position in Canada under Royal LePage. With 25 realtors and 10 support staff, the team advises and assists over 700 buyers, sellers and investors, y...

Michal Mosney of Winemaker's Cut came to the Okanagan with his family in 2012 from Slovakia, where they used to own a small garage / boutique winery. In Slovakia, Michael worked for the biggest wine, sparkling wine and brandy producer Hubert J.E. After arriving in the Okanagan, Michal established a vineyard management and winemaking consulting company called GAGW Solutions (Good Attitude Good...

Kara Menkes has been a resident of the Okanagan since 2008. She discovered the amazing universe of Okanagan and world wines shortly after her arrival, and is now working towards becoming a sommelier. She has assisted the host of this podcast since 2018. Luke and Kara recently got married, on June 1, 2020. In this episode we have an overview of the Wine and Spirit Trust Education (WSET) 4 levels of...

We tend to do business with people we both like and trust. So my goal with this podcast is to help us get to know the amazing people of Kelowna on a deeper, personal level and not talk about business only.  Podcasts are a fantastic way to connect with people when we can't see them in person. The I Love Kelowna Podcast is an interview-style talk show about the fabulous and fascinating people t...

We tend to do business with people we both like and trust. So my goal with this podcast is to help us get to know the amazing people of Kelowna on a deeper, personal level and not talk about business only.  Podcasts are a fantastic way to connect with people when we can't see them in person. The I Love Kelowna Podcast is an interview-style talk show about the fabulous and fascinating people t...

BOOK OF THE WEEK CLUB WITH LUKE MENKES PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW SO WE CAN KEEP DOING IT! This week! How I Conquered Call Reluctance, Fear of Self Promotion & Increased my Prospecting! by Sidney C. Walker I've been doing these video book reviews on a weekly basis, so I decided to convert to audio and include in the I Love Kelowna Podcast .  Executive Producer and Show Host: Luke Joseph Menk...

Book of the Week Club I've been doing these video book reviews on a weekly basis, so I decided to convert to audio and include in the I Love Kelowna Podcast .  This week! The Universal Laws of Success and Achievement by Brian Tracy: https://a.co/6ytuo8W PREVIOUS WEEKS (the first 10 are only available on my personal Facebook page - see link below): 2/09/2020. Objections: The Ultimate Guide for...

We tend to do business with people we both like and trust. So my goal with this podcast is to help us get to know the amazing people of Kelowna on a deeper, personal level and not talk about business only.  Podcasts are a fantastic way to connect with people when we can't see them in person. The I Love Kelowna Podcast is an interview-style talk show about the fabulous and fascinating people t...

We tend to do business with people we both like and trust. So my goal with this podcast is to help us get to know the amazing people of Kelowna on a deeper, personal level and not talk about business only.  Podcasts are a fantastic way to connect with people when we can't see them in person. The I Love Kelowna Podcast is an interview-style talk show about the fabulous and fascinating people t...

We tend to do business with people we both like and trust. So my goal with this podcast is to help us get to know the amazing people of Kelowna on a deeper, personal level and not talk about business only.  Podcasts are a fantastic way to connect with people when we can't see them in person. The I Love Kelowna Podcast is an interview-style talk show about the fabulous and fascinating people t...

We tend to do business with people we both like and trust. So my goal with this podcast is to help us get to know the amazing people of Kelowna on a deeper, personal level and not talk about business only.  Podcasts are a fantastic way to connect with people when we can't see them in person. The I Love Kelowna Podcast is an interview-style talk show about the fabulous and fascinating people t...

We tend to do business with people we both like and trust. So my goal with this podcast is to help us get to know the amazing people of Kelowna on a deeper, personal level and not talk about business only.  Podcasts are a fantastic way to connect with people when we can't see them in person. The I Love Kelowna Podcast is an interview-style talk show about the fabulous and fascinating people t...

All of us are really missing the human connection these days! What can we do to maintain our sense of connection?  Podcasts are a fantastic way to connect with people when we can't see them in person. The I Love Kelowna Podcast is an interview-style talk show about the fabulous and fascinating people that make up our great city and the Okanagan. In-depth, intimate conversations with entrepren...