REB Podcast Network

In this episode of DAYZERO, host Angus Ferguson sits down with Melanie Bosward, Founding Partner and Senior Buyer's Agent at FOUNDIT, to unpack her 25-year journey in real estate.    From starting her career on Sydney's Northern Beaches to building, flipping, and now buying for clients in the Northern Rivers, Melanie shares her insights on market shifts, micro-communities, and what buyers often ov...

In this episode of the REB Podcast, deputy editor Emilie Lauer sits down with Sarah Cincotta, founder of RISE with Sarah Cincotta, to explore how property managers and business development managers (BDMs) can build sustainable growth through strategic relationship building and personal branding. Cincotta reflects on her career journey, from managing a menswear store to overseeing 186 properties in...

In this episode of the REB Podcast, deputy editor Emilie Lauer sits down with Hermione Gardiner, CEO and founder of Sidekick, to explore how property managers can transition from a reactive mindset to a proactive, growth-focused approach. Gardiner reflects on her career journey, from an accidental start in property management to leading one of Sydney's most dynamic businesses. She shares how syste...

Joel Tomaino and Angus Ferguson, co-founders of FOUNDIT, share the real origin story: how two operators from the school yard have teamed up to fix Australia's broken property system.   From burnout to pivotal business ideas, this is where it all began.   This is DAYZERO with FOUNDIT.

In this episode of the REB podcast, host Liam Garman sits down with MRI Software's Dr Sarah Bell to unpack the fast-changing world of artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate and how businesses can stay ahead of the innovation curve. Dr Bell breaks down the foundations of a successful AI strategy, from building connected data systems to aligning technology choices with an agency's service model...

FOUNDIT co-founder and DAYZERO host Angus Ferguson is joined by FOUNDIT's founding partner, buyers' agent Sabeen Akbani, who brings a sharp edge to the property game. Sabeen Akbani shares her journey from her beginnings in Dubai to carving out a name in the Australian market—and why she believes the buyer experience is overdue for a reset. Plus, what drew her to FOUNDIT's mission and model.

In this episode of the REB podcast, host Emilie Lauer sits down with Holly Longmuir, managing director of Buxton Mornington Peninsula, to discuss how real estate, leadership and culture have evolved over nearly four decades. Holly reflects on her start in the industry, from answering phones in her father's agency in the late 1980s to leading five thriving offices today, and the lessons she's learn...

In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Emilie Lauer speaks with the chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), Lachlan Vidler, to unpack the current state and key trends of Australia's real estate investment market. The discussion delves into the latest PIPA investor sentiment survey which reveals the key challenges for property investors, the impac...

In this episode of the REB podcast, host Alex Whitlock sits down with Nick Boyd, CEO of Belle Property and Hockingstuart, to discuss the future of sales and property management – from maximising the human connection to building brand loyalty. The conversation explores Nick's philosophy on coaching and mentorship, which he sees as critical to performance and career longevity, and how this focus has...

In this episode of the REB podcast, host Liam Garman speaks with DiJones CEO Dean Mackie and Brent May, chief operating officer, about how the company is transforming real estate through technology, culture, and innovation. Dean and Brent share how DiJones is balancing growth with cultural evolution, focusing on building a team that is ready to embrace digital transformation and AI-driven change....

In this episode of the REB podcast, editor Liam Garman sits down with Rebecca Moroney, CEO and founder of Wayscape, to unpack how agentic AI is set to revolutionise real estate. Rebecca shares how AI can work with agents, not replace them – slashing the time spent on admin and freeing up more hours for clients. She outlines how Wayscape integrates with CRM systems, automating tasks like transcript...

In this episode of the REB podcast, host Liam Garman speaks with Craig Deveson, founder and CEO of Properti, about how artificial intelligence is transforming the real estate industry. Craig explains how Properti turns every listing into a "growth flywheel", helping agents win more listings, streamline the sales process and engage the typically passive 40 per cent of the market. The platform integ...

In this episode of the REB podcast, host Liam Garman speaks with Robbo Roper, the Aussie Mortgage Guy and founder of Trusted Finance, about digital marketing in real estate and finance. Robbo, who has nearly half a million followers on Instagram, shares advice to agents who are looking to cut through online, emphasising the importance of building a personal brand and creating authentic, educationa...

In this episode of REB Business Empowerment Showcase, Vault Interiors director Justine Wilson unpacks the art and science of property styling, sharing some practical tips on how agents can achieve the best sales price.   Justine explains how buyer psychology drives styling choices, noting that while personal taste is subjective, successful staging must appeal to the broadest possible audience. She...

In this episode, AI expert Silvio Giorgio joins REB editor Liam Garman to reflect on how artificial intelligence is reshaping real estate while transforming human behaviour and decision making. According to Giorgio, AI is transforming the way properties are bought and sold, influencing both consumer decisions and industry practices. He highlights AI's impact across prediction, natural language pro...

In this episode, Dott and Crossitt founder Jared Zak joins REB editor Liam Garman to unpack the complexities and common pitfalls of real estate agency agreements. Jared explains why so few vendors seek legal review of agreements, warning that clauses around exclusive agency periods and "effective introduction" can leave sellers exposed to costly disputes and even double commission claims. He highl...

In this episode, Harcourts CEO Adrian Knowles reflects on how the real estate industry can balance new technology with the fundamentals of human connection. Adrian explains why tools such as AI and video marketing should be used to amplify an agent's reach rather than replace their role, cautioning against generic marketing that risks undermining trust. He highlights the importance of training, de...

In this episode, REB's Liam Garman is joined by the CEO of Laing+Simmons and president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA), Leanne Pilkington, to talk about the challenges and opportunities facing the Australian real estate industry. The duo starts by discussing the upcoming Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) reforms, set to take effect in July 2026, which...

In this episode, REB's Liam Garman sits down with Mark Nunn – director and principal of Buxton Ballarat and the listing agent for House 3 on The Block – to go behind the scenes of this season and explore why Daylesford is fast becoming Victoria's hottest lifestyle market. As the listing agent for Britt and Taz's "Wellness House", Mark lifts the lid on the features turning buyer heads in Victoria's...

In this episode, REB's Liam Garman sits down with Geraldine Hermens – top-selling agent and licensee at LJ Hooker Dunedin – to uncover the grit, determination, and leadership that have defined her extraordinary 32-year career. From being one of only a handful of women in real estate in Dunedin in the early 1990s to building a market-leading family business, Geraldine shares the mindset, work ethic...

In a recent Real Estate Business roundtable, Adrian Bo sat down with REB editor Liam Garman to reveal the foundational systems that have underpinned his decades-long success – and why short-term thinking is the biggest threat to a sustainable real estate career. Speaking to an exclusive audience of Australia's top agents, Bo argued that structure, not spontaneity, is the key to long-term performan...

In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Liam Garman is joined by NAB professional services banking executive Donna Kosiek and Harcourts Property Centre managing director and principal Sam Devlin to explore one of the most important – yet often overlooked – drivers of sustainable growth in Australian real estate: succession planning. With a strategic approach and the right su...

In this episode, REB's Liam Garman sits down with renowned coach and industry expert Michael Sheargold to unpack the strategies, philosophies, and mindset shifts that have helped shape some of Australia's top-performing agents and businesses. With a career spanning more than three decades, Michael shares how coaching, discipline, and a clear plan can transform results and reputation across the rea...

In this episode, REB journalist Emilie Lauer sits down with PRD chief economist Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo to unpack the current state of Australia's property market and spotlight the most affordable, liveable suburbs. The duo starts the episode by exploring the market's response to the previous interest rate cuts and how they've impacted demand, supply, and property prices. Asti said that while the fi...

In this episode, REB's journalist Emilie Lauer sits down with Melbourne's leading luxury real estate agent Sarah Case to share her journey from snowboard instructor to director of sales strategy at RT Edgar, where she now oversees $350 million in annual sales.  Sarah's path into real estate was unplanned, sparked by a spontaneous lunch and a job interview at Mirvac, where she built a strong founda...