REB Podcast Network

In a follow-up series to the wildly popular What's Making Headlines, hosts Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. For the last episode of 2021, Tom and Phil take it to the floor – answering questions from viewers live and off the cuff. The pair discuss the value of consistency, offer up their predictions for the coming ye...

Far from being slowed down by COVID restrictions, Michael Coombs and his team have seen record sales in 2021, finding strategic ways to adapt to and overcome challenges. The founding agent of Atlas by LJ Hooker Lower North Shore looks back on how the pandemic has put the spotlight on the importance of using technology to improve business processes with Grace Ormsby. Michael, who sold a record-brea...

Coming off the back of a Women in Real Estate award win, Tahlia Gabrielli joins The WIRE for the final episode of 2021. The principal of Ray White Mt Gambier was recently crowned principal of the year – regional at the REB Women in Real Estate Awards 2021. Tahlia shares the passion behind her success, chatting with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles about her growth plans, getting through COVID-19, a...

In a follow-up series to the wildly popular What's Making Headlines, hosts Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. Tom talks about the increase of drama queens in today's market, while Phil notes the arrogance that's crept into some agents over the past 12 months. Reflecting on being a "panic button coach", Tom shares a nu...

Whether it's a financial crisis or a pandemic, Andre Kubecka believes rolling with the punches is easier when you've got the right strategy in place and a mindset for success. With 20 years of experience under his belt, the managing director of Brand Property and REB's #2 Dealmaker for 2021 explains how he learned not to press the panic button during times of crisis and why your business' strength...

In this very special episode of The WIRE, Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles recap the year that was! The deputy editor of REB and the CEO of Real Estate Industry Partners (REIP) highlight some of 2021's biggest trending topics, before touching on some of their favourite guests and stories from the past eight months. In this episode, you will hear:   A behind-the-scenes look at how The WIRE comes tog...

In a follow-up series to the wildly popular What's Making Headlines, hosts Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. Tom shares how the concerns of agents he meets in his training sessions often differ between men and women, and the duo discuss whether there are gender-specific challenges that impact the way agents operate....

Jordan Strudwick admits that starting your own business can be a scary experience and a giant leap of faith – but he says real estate agents should do it anyway. In this episode, the founder of STRUD Property and REB's #12 dealmaker for 2021 gives a tell-all account of how he made the fateful decision to jump into his own ship and build his own business from the ground up. He also shares with Grac...

Alexandra Gonsalves emphasises the important work done by business development managers to Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles. The director of growth at Local Property and the BDM of the year – property management at the Women in Real Estate Awards 2020 has shared her ethos when it comes to garnering new business – and why it requires a different approach to traditional sales strategies. Alex also sh...

Picking apart the pain points in real estate to create simple and seamless solutions. In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Grace Ormsby is joined by Daniel Bignold, the founder and CEO of Propps. Daniel discusses Propps' ability to craft a point of difference in the proptech marketplace, highlights the value proposition of their negotiation solution for agents, emphasises...

In a follow-up series to the wildly popular What's Making Headlines, hosts Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. Phil and Tom chat all about the buyer experience with Momentum Media director Alex Whitlock. Alex shares his own recent negative experience, kicking off a must-listen discussion about best practices for agents...

Drawing on his three decades of industry experience, Ric Serrao shares why agents must become better communicators, listeners, therapists and marketers. The number three ranked agent in REB's Top 100 Agents 2021 and the principal of Raine & Horne Double Bay | Bondi Beach outlines how the role of a real estate agent is changing to Grace Ormsby while also noting that some things will always stay the...

Sherrie Storor gives a candid look at the ways she has built out agencies, teams, businesses, and her own profile through her real estate career several times over. The coach, mentor and agent explains why agents (and coaches) must be in touch with the modern-day consumer, as well as reveals her learnings around business longevity to Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles. As well as booking holidays, sh...

Jack Broadhead, the account development manager for Podium, chats with Momentum Media's Phil Tarrant for the latest episode of REB's Proptech Pulse. Jack, one of the masterminds behind the highly successful SMS marketing platform Podium, shares his insights on how texting can eliminate the perpetual bane of having unread messages, which in turn increases business visibility and builds client trust...

Stacey Arlott shares her journey to the number one spot of the Dealmakers 2021 ranking. Selling 113 properties in just 52 weeks, the RE/MAX Results Mackay agent has had a stellar year. She reveals to Grace Ormsby how she managed such an achievement in a regional location with minimal reliance on daily goals, structure, support staff and technology. Considering herself as an "old-fashioned agent",...

In a follow-up series to the wildly popular What's Making Headlines, hosts Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. Phil and Tom discuss ethical versus unethical agents, in light of recent research that ranked real estate professionals as second last in terms of their ethical behaviour. They dive into some of the factors th...

Warning: This show has been marked as explicit Maria Cassarino chats all about the career aspirations and growth mindset that saw her make the jump into real estate to Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles. The Stone Seaforth partner and agent reveals her unorthodox journey to business ownership – after she finished high school at 15 to take on secretarial school. The highly successful agent who operate...

In an ever-changing digital world, how can proptech help you stay on top of your real estate game? In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment podcast, host Grace Ormsby is joined by Angus Raine, the executive chairman of Raine & Horne. Angus talks about how a shift to a digital-first strategy is a game changer for the business, why it's worth investing in proptech, and highlights how consumer...

In a follow-up series to the wildly popular What's Making Headlines, hosts Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. Phil and Tom are joined by buyer's agent and author of A Surfer's Guide to Property Investing , Paul Glossop, as they discuss the street theatre of auctions and the trends in both bidder and auctioneer behavio...

The president's perspective: The real estate market is no stranger to the impacts of COVID-19. But even a pandemic hasn't stopped Australia's obsession with property. Real Estate Business' Phil Tarrant sits down with REIA president Adrian Kelly and takes a deep dive into the myriad of factors and issues that have affected the property market throughout the pandemic. Adrian reveals the biggest chal...

Vicki Sayers recounts how her business survived and thrived amid the pandemic by making the necessary changes to her leadership approach, with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles. The director of RT Edgar Peninsula, Vicki, shares how the business reacted to the significant shift in dynamics brought about by the lockdowns. With Victoria fresh out of its latest version of lockdown, she highlights how st...

In a follow-up series to the wildly popular What's Making Headlines, hosts Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. In this episode, the pair analyse the current situation of supply and how buyers can be smart with more stock coming on the market. A look at the country's current economic position offers a counterpoint to an...

Warning: This show has been marked as explicit Adam Flynn's taking on a new challenge with a new executive role – but he's already got the fundamentals ready to go. This episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents sees the new state director and head franchisor for Coronis in Victoria share with Grace Ormsby how his previous successes will underpin his approach to leadership at the growing network. A...

Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles reflect on all things business, life, and careers in this special episode of The WIRE. The deputy editor of REB and the CEO of Real Estate Industry Partners (REIP) discuss the high and low points in a tumultuous 18-month period for the real estate sector. Reflecting on what once was and what's yet to come, they also highlight some of the discussions businesses and i...

In a follow-up series to the wildly popular What's Making Headlines, hosts Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. The pair discuss planning for 2022 and the range of lessons 2021 has offered that might impact how leaders prepare for the year ahead – including reinforcing their ability to offer support for colleagues and t...