If you’re a real estate agent in Ontario wondering how to stay sane, grow a business, and still have a life, this episode is for you.
In this Zero BS Real Estate Podcast, John sits down with Dion Gemmiti, Century 21 realtor and co-founder of One Real Estate Group in Peterborough, Ontario. They dig into what it really takes to build a values-driven business, lead a team, navigate a shifting Ontario housing market, and avoid the toxic “grind 24/7” mentality that burns so many agents out.
From building modular homes during the 2008 recession to leading a collaborative team serving Peterborough, Durham Region, and the GTA, Dion shares how construction knowledge, structure, and genuine care for clients can transform both your business and your lifestyle.
🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How Dion went from consumer packaged goods & homebuilding to top-producing realtor in Peterborough
✔️ Why his construction background helps buyers and sellers feel confident (real numbers on roofs, furnaces & repairs)
✔️ How One Real Estate Group is structured as a true partnership (not a “name-on-the-sign” team)
✔️ Why grind culture (“I work 365 days a year”) is hurting agents and clients
✔️ How clear systems, checklists, and timelines create calm for overwhelmed sellers
✔️ What Dion is seeing in today’s buyer’s market across Peterborough, Durham, and the GTA
✔️ Why real estate is still one of the best wealth-building tools in Canada
✔️ How to build a business that lets you actually take vacations without clients suffering
✔️ The mindset shift from “doing everything yourself” to trusting a team and letting go of control
💡 If you’re a realtor in Ontario, a seller, or even just real estate-curious, this conversation will challenge how you think about work, wealth, and what it means to really serve your clients.
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