Thinking outside the box with Gavin Rubinstein

Gavin sits down with Zac Rabin to discuss his path from a struggling start in real estate to becoming one the top writing agents and known as the off-market sales specialist at TRG for luxury property. Zach shares the sacrifices and routines he implemented that took his business to the next level and his advice for up-and-coming agents.  0:00-5:00 - Introduction, Zac’s background and early real es...

In this episode of Thinking Outside the Box, Gavin Rubinstein interviews his longtime friend Adrian Oddi about his unconventional path to becoming one of Australia's top real estate agents. Adrian fell into real estate by chance after his dreams of becoming a police officer didn't work out, and he started as a part-time receptionist just trying to get his foot in the door. Hear how through hard wo...

Oliver returns as the first person to appear on the podcast twice, and for good reason, recently taking home the Ray White NSW/ACT Top City Salesperson title. He shares his insights on what got him there, and discusses the importance of returning every call, doing what you say you'll do, and putting your name out there as much as possible through marketing. He also talks about how focusing too muc...

This episode features an interview with veteran real estate agent Bill Malouf. Malouf recounts how he got his start in real estate at age 35 after leaving the pub industry. He strategically began his career in Maroubra before quickly moving to Sydney's prestigious eastern suburbs. Maloof credits his rapid rise to always being accessible to clients and providing excellent service, believing this wo...

In this episode, Gavin Rubinstein interviews Damien Cooley, One of Australia's top auctioneers. They discuss the unique qualities that set Damien apart from other auctioneers and their professional partnership. Damien shares his journey to becoming an auctioneer and the challenges he has faced. Listen to Damien's inspiring story and dedication to his craft. [00:01:23] Challenges faced in real esta...

In this episode of "Thinking Outside the Box," Gavin Rubinstein sits with real estate agent Charlie Touma to discuss his success in the Surry Hills market. They delve into Charlie's journey in real estate, his connection to the Ray White Group, and his strategies to write millions of dollars in gross commission. They also explore becoming a "digital mayor" and building a strong profile. Tune in to...

Carli Skurnik is the founder and director of One Buyers Agency.  With 18 years of experience, she's a successful buyers agent in the eastern suburbs of sydney. In this episode you'll hear about: Her journey into real estate Being a female in a male-dominated industry. The story of One Buyers Agency The key differences between a buyer's agent and a seller's agent. What she does differently compared...

Michael Coombs is the owner of Atlas by LJ Hooker, has consistently achieved outstanding results across the Lower North Shore for over 20 years and is ranked among Australia’s top-performing sales agents.  In this episode you'll hear about the changing moment in his career which led him to double his business and reach 3.5 billion in total career sales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Dane Atherton is titled Queensland’s best auctioneer, runs an outfit with 170 staff members, and owns Harcourts in Queensland.  Dane wanted to connect his love of property to the call of the waves. Joining with his life and business partner, Kym Atherton, he founded Harcourts Coastal at Broadbeach in 2011, with an aspirational brand of positive leadership. Gavin sits down with Dane on the Gold Coa...

Oliver Williams is a top associate agent at TRG and exemplifies what happens when persistence and hard work pay off. With a healthy dose of competitiveness and high emotional intelligence, Oliver’s dedication to the transaction is instinctive. Hear the story of how this 24-year old went from living in Bathurst to becoming a highly efficient and accomplished part of Gavin’s core team.      See omny...

Simon Cohen is a buyer’s agent and Co-Founder of Cohen Handler, the largest Property Buyer’s Agency in Australia. Starting his career within Ray White, Double Bay, Simon was consistently ranked within the top five sales agents within the office, ultimately achieving “Top 3%” of agents Australia wide. As the highest-grossing buyer’s agent in the country, Simon prides himself in making the process o...

Ranking consistently as the number one agent in the McGrath Network, combined with leading one of the most successful sales teams in Australasia, Mat Steinwede is a sales specialist, international keynote speaker and author. Mat shares his incredible story from hit rock bottom to becoming a world-class real estate agent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Chantel Thornton is a specialist breast and oncoplastic surgeon. As a top performer in her field, she talks to Gavin about what it takes to build a top team, deliver an amazing customer experience and the sacrifice required along the way. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You can find more info and donate here.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan White is the Managing Director of Ray White Real Estate. Dan became part of the executive team at Ray White in 2008 and now helps to see over 12,000 agents and shares about his journey, his learnings and the new relationship with TRG.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Flagg & Josh Altman are two of America’s most successful and sought-after luxury real estate agents, having completed more than five billion dollars in residential real estate sales in the past decade.  Altman & Flagg are the number one and two agents in sales in the world’s most competitive market and stars of Million Dollar Listing LA. Fresh off the plane, the dynamic duo sit down w...

Michael is the trailblazing co-founder and director of Clarke & Humel. Michael is currently ranked no #2 agent in Australia for the seventh year running. Partnering with his wife Cherie, the pair have created a breakthrough agency with a long list of returning clients, scoring over $5 billion in sales. Tune in to discover the secrets and mindset of a true real estate weapon. See omnystudio.com...

A pioneer of the industry with a vision of growth, David Highland has over 25 years of experience within the Real Estate space. Dave started Highland Property Group in 2007 with 6 real estate professionals, and through their hard work and dedication have grown the team to more than 150 people. In this podcast, Gavin uncovers Highland's strategic vision, growth mindset and resilience. See omnystudi...

Marty Fox and Aidan Hathaway are the creators of White Fox real estate, a revolutionary end-to-end real estate negotiation and advisory firm. The business is only 5 years old, but has taken the Melbourne market by storm, having already transacted over 1 billion dollars in property since 2017. Starting out as strangers meeting during their lunch breaks they are now one of the most sought after voic...

"Agents' Businesses aren't defined by the task they are doing, they are completely defined by the task they are choosing not to do". Real Estate is a numbers game. Knowing how to crunch them will ensure you come out on top. Mark McLeod is the Ray White Group’s Chief Executive of Market Share and Growth. In this podcast, he shares with Gavin the relationships you must develop with your prospe...

There is too much to say about Tom Panos. He is a Real Estate Influencer, the founder of Real Estate Gym, Head Coach for the REB top 100, host of the Million Dollar Agent Podcast and a Sydney Auctioneer. From opening his first real estate company at the young age of 22, to striking it big with News Corp, and creating a real estate empire, this podcast explores the mentality and movements of a true...

XMedia is a great example of what happens when two mates with a love for creative content stick it out for the long run. From starting out shooting videos on an iPhone for a $50 cheque, to working with brands like Lamborghini, Rolls Royce and The Rubinstein Group, XMedia directors Thomas Kuzma and Ben Treasure talk about how XMedia went from a side gig to a creative powerhouse and the biggest less...

A fundamental pillar of TRG Remi wears multiple different hats and is seen as one of the most important figures of the business. Running the company like her own her unique perspective on real estate allows her to not just meet expectations but exceed them and today we discuss her journey.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Gavin sits down with Cae Thomas. Whilst Cae is currently the number 1 agent at TRG based on financial year exchanges (since June 30th 2021) the start to his career was not a smooth one. Cae began his career feeling lost & moving between 4-5 offices until joining Gavin's team in 2017 - today we discuss his journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Gavin sits down with his first ever employee who over ten years ago would sit with him for hours going call for call out of the white pages prospecting for business. As the team grew his role evolved. Today Jerome is the director of Property Management at TRG.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Gavin sits down with his brother Jarryd, Managing Director of Ray White TRG. Hear about his experience, from being an elite Soldier to breaking world records to now being in the world of Real Estate. He’s across the financial side, the operational side, the legal side and the people side. But when it comes to his good side, that’s doing whatever it takes to safeguard t...