Level Up - The Podcast For Realtors

All good things must end, and this is the final episode of Level Up...after almost four years, we're hanging it up, but not without an important final message for our listeners. hear why we made the decision, what comes next, and why this episode's message is the one you need to take with you as you continue to build your business.  Time to binge watch/listen to all of the great episodes - keep on...

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Jess Lenouvel, Founder of The Listings Lab. Jess shares how agents can separate themselves from their competition by crafting bespoke service packages tailored specifically for different client needs. This is a unique idea that should be considered in any agent's business and we are so grateful to her for sharing her wisdom on this topic!   For more i...

Join us this week as we speak to Justin Konikow, one of the owners of Prime Real Estate Brokerage and Prime Media Productions, which covers all things sales, marketing, media, content production, and how to build a business. Serving more than just the real estate industry, Justin has strong success in scaling businesses. Through how-to videos, spending time with industry experts, a strong sphere o...

This week, we chat with Jacob Manishevitz from Outline Financial about what you as a real estate agent need to know in 2024 to best support your clients through the home purchase, sale or mortgage renewal process.  Make sure to follow Jacob and reach out to him with any questions or to refer a client! Email: jacob@outline.ca  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob_yourmortgagebroker/   Follow...

In the competitive world of real estate, effective client communication can make all the difference.  This week we dive into the art of fostering strong client relationships. From active listening and clear communication to transparency and timely updates, discover how to establish trust, set realistic expectations, and navigate challenges with confidence.   Follow us on Instagram: @levelupforreal...

This week, we explore the top 10 niches that will shape your success and give you focus in your real estate business. Katie will take you through the most important niches to consider and how you can build a solid marketing and branding strategy around a niche.     Being all things to all people is not a niche and focusing on a particular type of client or property type will give you the best dire...

We’re a month into 2024 and it appears a whole lot of people have fallen out of their plans. In some cases, there are those who still don’t have a plan - well guess what? This is the episode to lead you back to the right lane. Call it a wake up call, call it motivation, whatever you call it, it’s what you need to hear. Whether you are drifting off course, need to speed up and continue on the right...

This week, Katie and Daniel speak with Elena Saradidis, an award winning real estate professional in Toronto who has built an incredible career and an inspiring real estate team. With her leadership, Elena has created an incredible business with a strong focus on repeat and referral business. Elena shares how she got started in the business, how she built her career from the beginning and tips on...

In this episode of Level Up, Katie and Daniel speak with seasoned real estate lawyer, Mark Morris, who unravels the legal intricacies of the real estate landscape. From navigating complex contracts to understanding recent legal developments that impact your transactions, this interview is a must-listen for all Realtors. For more information about Mark, make sure to visit his website: https://www.l...

In this episode Katie and Daniel dive into the essential insights and considerations for realtors contemplating a brokerage switch.   Listen as we explore the key factors to evaluate, potential challenges to anticipate, and valuable tips to ensure a successful transition.   Follow us on Instagram: @levelupforrealtors Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/levelupforrealtors    Check us out on Y...

What is your word that will guide your year?     There is a lot of power to choosing one word to give your year intention, focus and meaning and in this podcast episode, Katie and Daniel share their word for 2024 in hopes of inspiring you to choose your own word.  Over the years, our words have evolved based on the plans we have and the challenges and opportunities we face and this year is no diff...

In our second week of favourite episodes, Daniel looks WAY back to the first month of the podcast, nearly 200 episodes ago - it was three years ago almost to the day, and the topic is just as relevant today - how do we properly take vacations, shut down, recharge, but at the same time not pause our business?  This was an episode recorded live on location on vacation and it might be the reminder a...

200 episodes?! It's hard to believe that we've reached this milestone and we are so grateful to our listeners for listening and supporting us each week.  For the rest of 2023, we will be sharing some of our very favourite episodes of all time - episodes that received a lot of interest and response from our listeners and this first episode from the vault comes at a great time as we think to our pla...

What better way to understand the emotional roller coaster of selling a home than for an agent to actually become the seller? Our special guest and superstar agent Nadia Childs did just that and we dove right into every detail of the process. From the preparation, to dealing with expectations as an agent, a seller, a mom and a wife, to stickhandling real life seller emotions alongside real life ag...

It's likely that you have been on social media recently. If you haven't been posting, you've surely been consuming, and whatever side of the social media content you're on, you are drawn to read and write certain things (and it's likely you're doing it often).  In this episode, we talk about the importance of paying attention to your posts - to the content itself, the thought that goes into what y...

Are you ready to get on track for your biggest year yet? We've talked planning before - and following our own advice, we're evolving what we've learned about the planning process in past years to give it a new and improved spin for this year.   It's never too late to put a good plan together, but the good news is that you've still got plenty of time to gather yourself and focus on building out the...

It’s one thing to talk amongst ourselves about luxury, it’s quite another to speak with one of the most influential and knowledgeable individuals in the space to truly understand the subject.  Dianne Usher has seen a few things, whether as the president of the Toronto Real Estate Board, the Ontario Real Estate Association or as a director on the board of the Canadian Real Estate Association. She’s...

We spend so much time focusing on the people, that we've left out some of the most important family members that influence real estate decisions - that's right, the pets. Once we're done disputing the term 'fur baby', we jump into some of the most important things to consider when buying, selling or renting property with a pet.   Whether you are a pet owner, thinking of getting a pet, or seriously...

The real estate market is constantly changing and understanding the intricate world of mortgages is a crucial step towards supporting your clients through their real estate journey. Join Katie and Daniel as they sit down with Michelle Farrugia, a seasoned mortgage broker and owner of Cognitive Capital.  From reviewing the latest mortgage trends to breaking down more high level issues, Michelle sha...

In this week's episode, we're focusing on one of the most challenging scenarios a realtor can face: a slower market. If you're a real estate professional looking to boost your business, even when the market's pace is more sluggish, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we uncover proven strategies and actionable tips that you can implement today to not just survive but thrive in a slower real...

It's no secret that real estate professionals are in one of the most vulnerable positions out there from a safety perspective. We may not be working with dangerous chemicals or fires (well not all the time), but meeting strangers in empty buildings can be a pretty scary thought.  In this episode we talk about some of the key things you need to know to protect yourself form dangerous people and sit...

In this episode, Daniel and Katie dive deep into the world of marketing automation and uncover the incredible effectiveness of drip campaigns. Imagine a marketing strategy that allows you to stay top-of-mind with your audience, nurture leads, and boost customer retention effortlessly. That's exactly what drip campaigns can do for you. Join us as we explore how drip campaigns work, the key elements...

If you're like us, the word 'networking' just seems icky, associated directly with a thought of a bunch of people jockeying for position in forced conversation with no regard for what the other wants. Well, guess what...we're all wrong. In this episode, we talk about how to make the whole concept of networking work for you, regardless of your opinions. We are diving into why it's useful, how to do...

In this episode of Level Up, we're talking strategy and how Jayden Kennedy, a real estate broker n the GTA, has successfully leveraged social media to propel her real estate career to impressive heights.   In this episode, you'll here about the strategies, tips, and insider knowledge that can help you dominate the real estate market through the power of social media. Whether you're a seasoned real...

In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the issues surrounding housing affordability in Canada.     There are many factors at play when considering how to make positive change around this important issue and we take a look at different perspectives and different ideas to help make things better.     Follow us on Instagram: @levelupforrealtors Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/levelupfor...