Property Career

In 2023, Peter is celebrating 20 years in residential real estate and in that time has established himself as one of the most respected leaders in the industry. Widely known as Place Chief Auctioneer he also doubles as the Head of Performance Training, which makes for an educational interview! In this episode, we chat to Pete about Building relationships through genuine conversation; How to be a b...

Savva Koulouris has always had an interest in real estate, but fresh out of high school, he was determined to gain a university degree. Savva decided to study accounting where he spent a year working as an undergraduate before he threw it all in and jumped head first into the real estate industry. Savva joined Denis Najzar's team in 2016 and the success they experienced as a team proved that real...

We are excited to welcome Mario Sultana to the Property Career Podcast! 20 years ago, Mario owned and operated a delicatessen on Oxford Street that was frequented by Place Managing Directors Damian, Paul and Sarah. Little did he know this relationship would pave the way for his next career as a real estate agent. Mario has been a selling principal for most of his real estate career, so brings a un...

We are so excited to welcome Matthew Foote to the Property Career Podcast! 2023 marks Matthew's 20th year of working in Real Estate. He has spent majority of this time within the Place, where he worked alongside the formidable Judy Goodger to build her business and Place New Farm. Today, Matthew is the Corporate Sales leader of Place, where he uses uses his wealth of knowledge to help Agent's grow...

We are excited to welcome Aaron Woolard to the Property Career Podcast! Aaron Woolard, Lead Agent at Place New Farm, is an industry professional that has been achieving record results in the thriving Brisbane property market for over a decade. What sets Aaron apart from his peers, though, is his highly approachable nature and undeniable integrity. In this episode we chat to Aaron about: How lifest...

Today on Property Career we are chatting to Cathie Crampton, Place's Director of Property Management. Regarded as a thought-leader in the Industry, Cathie's vast experience has seen her be invited to be a guest speaker and facilitator at multiple industry events and build an impressive list of accolades. Her role ensures that clients of Place Property Management and the Property Management teams a...

Opening the Place Sunnybank office doors in 2016 alongside her husband, an award-winning sales agent, Owen Chen, the office now has seven lead agents, settled $8 million in fees in 2022 and was awarded the REIQ Medium Residential Agency of the Year. But for Ping, success is not about the dollar value; what she is most proud of is the team and the culture that her and Owen have created together. In...

We are excited to welcome Mikaela Crone to the Property Career Podcast. When she started helping out a local agent with their Saturday open homes in her final years of high-school, Mikaela had no idea that her passion would lead her to where she is today, a Lead Agent in one of the inner-easts most established teams at Place Bulimba. In our chat with Mikaela, we discussed her experience starting f...

We are excited to welcome Michael Garcia to the Property Career Podcast! A valued member of Team Savva at Place Woolloongabba, at just 23 years old Michael is a highly respected agent who has worked in numerous roles in residential real estate before finding his happy Place. In this interview, we chat with Michael about what attracted him to real estate as a school leaver, his progression through...

At our 2022 Place Annual Conference, we spoke to Place Paddington's #1 Selling Agent, Sacha Hennessy and now we are bringing it to you! Before becoming an Agent, Sacha had years of experience flipping and building properties in the inner suburbs of Brisbane whilst working in corporate accounting and television commercial production. She continued her buying and selling endeavours as she raised her...

In our final episode of 2022, we are speaking with the one-and-only Josh Phegan. Fondly known at Place as our Head Coach, Josh is an internationally renowned speaker, trainer and coach, for high-performance real estate agents. His mission is to inspire agents to be their best, which is evident as soon as he enters a room. Whether you're starting your career in real estate or have been in the indus...

We are so excited to be chatting to one of Queensland's most respected and rewarded Business Development Managers, Lisa Perruzza! Since joining Place in 2007, Lisa has negotiated thousands of new managements and is observed by her peers and loyal clients has a trusted investment advisor. She has been recognised for her efforts, having been awarded the #1 Rental Sales Award at Place from 2015 - 202...

One of the many wonderful things about working in residential real estate is that it allows you to build a profile and community to help the greater good. When you ask a Place person about Charity and Community, it's likely that the name Carla Haddan will come to mind. This is due to the significant Philanthropic endeavours she has embarked on in her 19 years in Real Estate. If you have been looki...

We are so excited for this episode of Property Career featuring Place Managing Director and Principal of Place Bulimba Paul Curtain. Paul is a man that wears many hats within the Place Business but is most regarded for being a motivator, innovator, thought leader and master of the craft of Auction. In this conversation with Paul, we talk through the importance of process and some of the secrets be...

Heath Williams is not your ordinary Real Estate Agent and he doesn't sell ordinary homes; he sells the finest architecturally designed homes in Brisbane. His story, knowledge and the way he articulates property marketing is truly one-of-a-kind. In this episode, Heath takes us through his journey into Real Estate, how he broke into the high-end market and found his niche, what it was like re-enteri...

Sarah Hackett is a name synonymous with Brisbane prestige Real Estate. You may know her as the Number 1 female agent in Queensland, founding partner and Managing Director of Place Estate Agents and now Principal of Place New Farm where she oversees a high-performing team of residential sales agents and property managers, but there is a lot more to Sarah than these accolades and titles. Behind all...

When Ben started at Place in 2011, it was only meant to fill the time between changing university degrees. Fast forward 10 years, and Ben is a Lead Agent at Place Woolloongabba who is highly regarded by his clients and colleagues alike for his transparent and high-energy approach to real estate. However, it didn't happen overnight and Ben credits perseverance and consistency to where he is today,...

If there's an episode to get your notebook out for, this is it! We are so excited to welcome Amy Wolter, Place Estate Agents' Head of People and Human Resources to the Property Career Podcast. Having worked at Place for almost 20 years, there are few people who can share this much knowledge on what makes a sustainable property career like Amy can. Amy has played a pivotal role in the evolution of...

It's not every day you get to pick the brains of Place's Number 1 Agent! When you ask anyone about Matthew Jabs, they will likely tell you he is one of the kindest and most humble person they know. Outside of Real Estate, Matthew is a proud husband and father of two boys which he balances alongside being the number 1 agent, a position he has held for an impressive 7 years straight. He credits this...

Drew Davies is the co-director of Place Ascot and Nundah and one of the biggest social media personalities in the industry. In our chat with Drew, we went through how he started in Real Estate, the listing that changed it all, his biggest mentors and how he juggles running two bustling offices with being a Dad of two young boys. We also get into the nitty gritty about his social media presence and...

Real Estate is one of few industries where people can bring their unique skillset and thrive, making it an ideal profession for those contemplating a career change. From Corporate Lawyer to one of Queensland's Top Real Estate Agents, Courtney Caulfield has done just that. In this episode, she shares her story and advice about how you can transition into a career in real estate, the tools she has u...

At Place, we pride ourselves on offering a sustainable career trajectory path like no other, and Dion Tolley is one of our finest examples of that. Dion joined Place as a Leverage Agent before joining forces with an established Agent as his associate until eventually becoming a Lead Agent in his own right. Fast forward to now and he is leading his own team within Place Bulimba and has just had his...

Welcome to Episode 1 of Property Career, where we sat down with one of Place's young guns, Michael Bacon.  Described as enthusiastic, diligent and proactive, Michael is not your ordinary 24-year-old. In 2018, Michael was awarded the 'Top New Talent Award' at the Place Annual Awards. Fast forward 4 years, and he oversees a team of three real estate professionals and has just sold a $12.5million riv...