REB Podcast Network

Want to build a winning team? For Michelle Stephens, the secret to success lies in seeing someone else's strengths as a complement to your weaknesses. The sales agent from Obrien Real Estate Carrum Downs, who was also named REB's #7 Dealmaker in 2022, sits down with Grace Ormbsy to unpack how the real estate market has settled into a "new normal" after navigating through the uncertainties of the C...

In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Grace Ormsby is joined by Tony Blamey, the chief revenue officer at :Different. The duo unpacks the myriad of challenges facing property managers and business owners but highlights that there are still plenty of opportunities for savvy operators to not only win new business, but retain their current customers and gain further market sh...

Grace Ormsby, Juliet Helmke and Kyle Robbins talk tax, data hacks, and a move across the Tasman in the latest episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents. The editorial team unpacks the biggest stories of the past week and what the real-world ramifications will be for the sector — covering everything from strategic plays by industry giants to cyber security concerns that will become an even greater r...

To have a competitive edge in the ever-changing business landscape, Suzie Hamilton-Flanagan urged leaders to adopt a culture of adaptability — one that focuses on flexibility and openness to change. The founder and director of PM Recruit & Temp Solutions sits down with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to share how after exploring various career paths, she discovered that real estate was where her p...

Having moved into the chief executive role at Kay & Burton earlier this year, Nathan Jones sits down with host Grace Ormsby on this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents to discuss his first few months of "getting his hands dirty" in his new role. In paying homage to the past and embracing the future, Nathan explains why the move felt like a homecoming and touches on the challenges and prioriti...

Renae Dickey believes that in order to pave the way for a gender-equal era in the real estate space, the industry needs to put more women in rooms where leadership decisions are made. The sales agent at BresicWhitney sits down with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to share how her firsthand experience as a property buyer convinced her to make a detour from ballet teaching towards a career path in t...

On this editorial catch-up edition of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Grace Ormsby is joined by fellow real estate journalist, Kyle Robbins, to unpack the recent outcome of the NSW state election and what Chris Minns' victory means for the state's property market. The pair outlines and discusses the first NSW Labor government in over a decade's housing plans, recounts the campaign trail as...

Are you "feeling the fear" in your next career step? For Catherine McFarlane, it's a sign that you're on the right track. Catherine sits down with Grace Ormsby to talk about how she took on different roles in the real estate industry and also explored some forks down her career road before ultimately coming to the left field of the space — the mortgage brokering industry.  She also shares how she...

Geoff Lucas says that when the market gets tough, the ones who withstand the downturn don't simply get going — they also focus on growing.  The Agency's managing director and chief executive officer sits down with Grace Ormsby to talk about how the "dynamic" last six months panned out for the network's financial results before unpacking aspects of the business that outperformed amid the "softness"...

Whether you're on the verge of a career breakthrough or on the threshold of a new business venture, Sandy Taylor says "maintaining the rage" is key to overcoming obstacles and attaining your goals. The  recently appointed national director and Queensland head of growth for Agents'Agency  sits down with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to talk about how venturing beyond her own black stump — armed w...

What makes a good agent in today's market? And how does a business make a point of difference amid rapidly shifting conditions? With CampaignAgent proudly partnering with REB's Awards for 2023, host Grace Ormsby is joined by the firm's co-founder and chief executive Shaun Moriarty to take a closer look at this year's finalists and talk about the importance of recognising the major movers and shake...

Despite being trained not to take risks as a lawyer, Ruby Rozental defied the norm and took the plunge into business ownership. Now, four years later and with a thriving business under her belt, she believes she made the right call. The co-owner and director of operations at Ray White Commercial Western Sydney sits down with Grace Ormsby to talk about how her 16 years of experience working as a co...

An expert lays out the argument on why rapid rate increases — which has been the Reserve Bank's traditional weapon of choice against inflation — won't just cut it anymore. In this special episode, host Phil Tarrant sits down with Mark Bouris, the founder of Wizard Home Loans and Yellow Brick Road, to talk about why the central bank's current approach to tackling the high inflationary levels is sho...

To mark International Women's Day, Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles are holding no prisoners as they unpack the range of challenges and inequalities that women are still facing in today's world. The editor of REB and the chief executive of Real Estate Industry Partners (REIP) shine the spotlight on the ongoing struggle for gender equality and women's rights and highlight the work that needs to be d...

For Christine Mikhael, taking charge of an iconic and legendary brand didn't feel like taking on more than she can handle — it was an opportunity to drive real change across the real estate industry. In this special International Women's Day episode, the chief executive of the LJ Hooker Group sits down with Grace Ormsby to share how her passion for the real estate industry grew its roots in the ea...

On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) chief executive officer, Tim McKibbin sits down with host Grace Ormsby for a discussion on the issues currently facing the state's property market. Tim provides a snapshot of the NSW property market's movement across the turbulent last 12 months, before offering up solutions to the approval inefficiencies of th...

When Amanda Coles made the risky move to leave behind a long-running career in marketing, not only did she jump careers — she also chose to become the captain of her own ship. The principal of Stone Real Estate Glenorie/Wisemans Ferry sits down with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to talk about how she and her husband made the brave decision to become the owners of an independent real estate agenc...

Establishing a standalone agency can be daunting, more so in the competitive market of Sydney's upper-north shore, but Sash Aptaker believes there are certain factors that can help any brand stand out from the crowd. In this episode, the founder of Sash Aptaker & Associates sits down with Grace Ormsby to talk about how his life experiences and his career journey brought him full circle to his "fir...

Whether it's working in sales, property development or retail, Deirdre McTiernan attributes her success to following a  fundamental belief: treating others the way she wants to be treated. The Perth-based agent, who recently joined the ranks of RE/MAX Extreme team , sits down with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to reflect on how certain circumstances throughout her life and career aligned at the...

Creating your own mark in a leadership role is no easy task, but Nicole Prime believes that the true measure of a leader lies within the success and synergy of a team. The top-ranking agent who  recently joined McGrath St Kilda office as a principal, sits down with Grace Ormsby to talk about how her love for interacting with people and the community, combined with her goal of achieving financial i...

Jackie Wang thought her real estate job would be a two-year gig at most, but it ultimately led her to discover a career that she could see herself doing every day. The Ashfield-based agent, who  recently joined the ranks of Hudson McHugh , sits down with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to talk about how her experience across several industries, including tax, accounting, marketing, and hospitality...

Having previously spent time at national brands such as Raine & Horne and Elders, Andrew Brien is no stranger to big business. But his newest challenge sees him operating on a different scale, having moved into the role of general manager and principal at northern NSW's Dougherty Property. The industry veteran — who also touts career experience as a chef — looks back on the winding road that led h...

When faced with a life-changing diagnosis, Jessica Giampetrone believed that she only had two options: to let it overtake her or for her to overcome it. A year later, not only did she triumph over adversity — she is now set to live her legacy. The director of the newly launched Coronis Templestowe sits down with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to share how a breast cancer diagnosis in February 202...

Proptech Pulse returns for 2023 with Seth Watts, the co-founder of CampaignAgent. The leader in Pay Now, Pay Later technology sits down with host Grace Ormsby to discuss his business's humble beginnings and its amplified role in a changing market. Seth shares how CampaignAgent manages the role it plays as an in-between for both consumers and agents and explains why it is important to help customer...

With 2023 shaping up to be a "challenging" year, Maria Milillo contends there is no better time than now to rethink the property management space by embracing changes that will benefit not just businesses, but the industry as a whole. The head of property management at Raine & Horne talks about the different bugbears that property managers are facing in the current market, including a rental crisi...