Small Town Realtor Podcast

Does work-life balance actually exist in real estate—or is it just a myth? In this episode of the Small Town Realtor Podcast, Garrett and Nada take an honest look at the realities of balancing family, business, and personal life while building a successful real estate career in a small town. From late-night client calls and missed family events to setting boundaries, creating systems, and learning...

Think being a realtor is all luxury listings, designer outfits, and commission cheques? Think again. In this episode of the Small Town Realtor Podcast, Garrett Pedlar and Nada Kovinich pull back the curtain on the side of real estate nobody talks about. 🏚️ Hoarder homes 🐭 Mice, bats, and unexpected pests 💩 Septic inspections 🕷️ Crawl spaces 🚪 Tenants who don't want to move 🛠️ Home inspections t...

Learning From One of Canada's Most Recognized Real Estate Voices What happens when a small-town realtor sits down with one of the most influential voices in Canadian real estate investing? In this episode of the  Small Town Realtor Podcast , Garrett Pedlar and Nada Kovinich welcome  Nick Hill , co-host of the widely followed  The Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast . Nick shares the lessons,...

When a deal falls apart, most agents call it dead way too early. In this episode of the Small Town Realtor Podcast , Garrett Pedlar and Nada Kovinich break down why most deals don’t actually die — agents just stop working them when things get uncomfortable. From communication breakdowns and emotional buyers to financing, inspections, reputation, and creative problem-solving, this episode is all ab...

Most agents walk into real estate thinking it’s quick money, flexible hours, and fast success… and then reality hits. In this episode, Garrett Pedlar and Nada Kovinich break down what the first 5 years actually look like—especially in a small-town market. They get honest about the early struggles: the silence, the inconsistency, the self-doubt, and the pressure of watching others succeed while you...

In this episode of the Small Town Realtor Podcast , Garrett Pedlar and Nada Kovinich break down the new HST rebates for new builds and large renovations —and what they could mean for buyers, sellers, investors, builders, and small-town agents. We’re talking real-world impact: Will this create more inventory? Could it spark renovation projects in aging small-town housing stock? How should agents po...

Not every client is worth working with… and learning that lesson early can change your entire real estate career. In Episode 7 of Small Town Realtor , we break down one of the toughest (but most profitable) skills in real estate: knowing when to say NO to a client. From the fear of turning down business in a small town to the red flags agents ignore far too often, this episode dives into the real...

In small town real estate, your reputation is everything. You’re competing with the same agents you also need to cooperate with — and how you handle that tension will either grow your business or quietly limit it. In this episode, we break down why agent relationships directly impact your deals, your stress, and your long-term success. You’ll learn: How reputation spreads in a small market Why ego...

In this episode of the Small Town Realtor Podcast, Garrett interviews co-host Nada Kovinich about her journey building and leading an all-female real estate team in Cornwall, Ontario. She shares the real challenges behind starting a team in a small market, the lessons she’s learned as a leader, and the ongoing work required to build and protect a strong team culture. If you’re a small-town agent t...

In small towns, everyone knows everyone… and everyone has questions. In this episode of the Small Town Realtor Podcast , Garrett Pedlar and Nada Kovinich tackle one of the biggest pressures small-town agents face: protecting confidential information in a community where news travels faster than your latest listing. - You know why they’re selling.- You know about the divorce.- You know the financia...

Growth in a small town doesn’t come from moving fast—it comes from moving right . In this episode, Garrett Pedlar and Nada Kovinich talk about why rushing deals, relationships, or business decisions can quietly hold small-town real estate agents back. We unpack real examples, lessons learned, and mindset shifts that help agents focus on reputation, trust, and long-term success instead of quick win...

In small towns, people can smell BS from a mile away — whichis why authentic community involvement matters. In this episode of the Small Town Realtor Podcast , Garrett and Nada break down what real community involvement actually looks like (and what it isn’t). This isn’t about sponsorships or volunteering for visibility — it’s about showing up, building genuine relationships, and becoming a truste...

🎙 Welcome to the Small Town Realtor Podcast – Episode 1If you’re a real estate agent working in a small town, this podcast is for you. In our very first episode, hosts Nada Kovinich and Garrett Pedlar break down why we started the Small Town Realtor Podcast, who it’s for, and what you can expect from every episode moving forward. This isn’t guru talk. This isn’t big-city strategy that doesn’t work...