REB Podcast Network

In this episode, REBAA president and founder of Streamline Property Buyers Melinda Jennison sits down with Liam Garman to unpack the Brisbane market, what it really takes to be a buyer's agent, and ethical concerns for the industry. The pair begins discussing Melinda's latest updates from the Brisbane housing market, and how surging demand for both investments and owner-occupiers has driven demand...

In this episode, REB's Liam Garman is joined by Shawn Hayes, operations manager at LJ Hooker Property South West WA, to unpack how mentorship, culture, and a growth mindset can shape long-term careers in real estate. Shawn shares her journey from a 17-year-old trainee in business administration to now leading operations across one of Western Australia's fastest-growing agencies. Along the way, she...

In this episode, REB's Liam Garman recaps his top insights from AREC2025 before sitting down with Mauricio Umansky – founder and CEO of The Agency and star of Netflix's Buying Beverly Hills – to explore emerging trends in the luxury property market and what it really takes to succeed in real estate. Liam opens the episode with key lessons from AREC, including how agents can elevate their listing c...

In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, Little Real Estate's Anne Crarey and Philip Eldret join host Liam Garman to unpack the benefits of operating as Australia's largest privately owned real estate agency – and how their innovative model is helping agents thrive in today's market. Anne and Philip open the discussion by sharing how being independent – with 12 offices across thre...

In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, CampaignAgent's head of revenue, Vinay Singh, joins host Liam Garman to explore shifting vendor behaviours, evolving marketing strategies, and how agents can stay ahead in 2025 and beyond. Vinay kicks things off by sharing his 20-year journey in real estate – from sales agent to auctioneer and principal – and how CampaignAgent's flexible fi...

In this episode, host Liam Garman sits down with the RiSE Initiative's Steven Carroll to unpack mental health and wellbeing in the real estate industry, and how property professionals can access free and confidential support. They talk about Steven's career journey, having recently been appointed chief executive officer of the initiative, and the goal of RiSE: to promote the awareness of good heal...

In this episode, REB editor Liam Garman is joined by Tim McKibbin, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW), to explore one of the most pressing issues in the industry – the exceptionally high churn rate among new agents – and the steps needed to create a more sustainable, educated workforce. The conversation kicks off with a sobering statistic: nearly 80 per cent of new real estate profes...

In this episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents podcast, Liam Garman sits down with Goldfields managing director Marco Gattino to dive into the evolving build-to-rent (BTR) sector, the complexities of Australia's housing supply shortage, and what lies ahead for Sydney's luxury property market. They begin by examining how BTR could be a game changer in addressing the housing affordability cris...

In this episode, REB editor Liam Garman sits down with Metricon CEO, Brad Duggan, to discuss what's holding back housing supply in Australia, the trades shortage, and his optimism for the future of Australia's property market. They begin the podcast looking into the planning process and the opportunity to access land to unlock more housing stock, before unpacking the much discussed skills shortage...

In this unmissable episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents podcast, host Liam Garman sits down with Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) CEO, Tim McKibbin, to see what's in store for Australia's housing market amid global economic volatility – and how property will remain a store of value for many Australians. The pair discuss the global economy, interest rate cuts, and how property remains...

In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, LJ Hooker's head of commercial Tom Donnelly, and head of research, Mathew Tiller, join host Liam Garman to explore why an increasing number of real estate principals and agents are shifting into the commercial property space – and how it can serve as a rewarding, long-term business path. They begin by breaking down the key differences betwe...

On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, REB journalist Emilie Lauer sits down with Natalie Hortz and Bridgette Collis to explore how women are overcoming structural barriers in the traditionally male-dominated field of real estate – and how they can continue to empower one another to rise to the top. Natalie shares how she has seen women step into roles once dominated by men, including s...

In this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, founder and director of A-Class Estate Agents, Amir Jahan, joins Liam Garman to discuss his pathway to Instagram fame – and how he's harnessed social media to cut through the clutter, drive his listings, and deliver results for his vendors. Amir talks about his life journey, including tackling homelessness as a teenager, and how he built his real e...

In this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, Thom Richards, managing director and head of product at Cohabit Technologies, joins host Liam Garman to discuss strata management and the need for greater transparency for all stakeholders. Formerly the head of product at Managed, Thom shares his steps to providing a verified source of truth for building data across the nation. He then unpacks Coha...

In the latest episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, Liam Garman sits with Paul Findlay, director of real estate Australia at Cloudstaff, to discuss key challenges and innovative solutions in the real estate industry - and how business can utilise outsourcing to scale operations. Paul discusses his transition from real estate agent to Cloudstaff, addressing the 4,000 vacant property man...

How have economic indicators, local and global events, and supply and demand shaped the first half of the 2025 Australian property market? In this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Emilie Lauer sits down with Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo, chief economist at PRD, to unpack the network's latest Australian Economic and Property Update report for the first half of 2025. Key topics include the re...

Queensland agent Anna Dunne knows all too well that time management and personal accountability form the backbone of sales success. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Liam Garman sits down with Place Bulimba lead agent Anna Dunne to discuss her career shift from hairdresser to real estate agent, and the mindset and techniques that have fuelled her sales success. Having worked a...

Software expert Rohith George shares why embracing innovative financial management solutions is key to preventing trust abuse and enhancing operational efficiency. In this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Liam Garman is joined by Rohith George, chief operating officer at Managed, to discuss how agencies can mitigate the risks associated with trust account mismanagement and modernise...

In this episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents podcast, top agent turned coach and auctioneer Adrian Bo sits down with REB editor Liam Garman to unpack what makes a top performing agent, including how he nurtures the skills necessary for success. Adrian begins the podcast discussing the "20 per cent club": how the top 20 per cent of agents make 80 per cent of the income. He then unpacks thei...

In this episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents podcast, speaker, trainer and coach Josh Phegan sits down with REB editor Liam Garman to unpack how agents can strive for excellence and what they should expect from the property market over the next 12 months. The pair begin the podcast discussing what's in store for the property market over 2025, including the impact of the upcoming "property...

Agents who prioritise a knowledge-based approach are best prepared to navigate the evolving real estate sector. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Liam Garman is joined by the CEO of Laing+Simmons and president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA), Leanne Pilkington, to discuss how agents can set themselves up for success in the ever-changing real estate sector. The...

In this episode of the Secrets of the top 100 Agents, REB editor Liam Garman unveils REB's new Stellar Agencies 2025 ranking, recognising the nation's top 10  independent property management start-ups.   Liam is joined by director of Agile Market Intelligence, Michael Johnson, to discuss the key metrics used to assess the nation's top performing property management start-ups, including the number...

In this crossover episode with The ifa Show, hosts Maja Garaca Djurdjevic and Keith Ford are joined by shadow financial services minister Luke Howarth to discuss the Coalition's goals for financial advice and the economy. They begin the podcast discussing the Coalition's stance on implementing the Quality of Advice Review (QAR) recommendations. The podcast then turns to analysing the Australian ec...

Parliamentary wrangling, rental reforms, industry news and agency moves – here's what dominated real estate headlines in 2024. On this episode of Secrets of the top 100 Agents, REB editor Juliet Helmke is joined by journalists Sebastian Holloman and Liv Adams to discuss the year in review. The trio rehash the government policies that struggled to make their way through Parliament this year, and se...

Whether a business leader or industry professional, everyone can benefit from taking stock of what they've achieved in 2024 and use it proactively to set goals for 2025. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Jacqui Barnes, Laing+Simmons head of people and growth, about how she helps the network's businesses and professionals strategise for the year ahead....