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Breakthrough with Coach BMarketing Before Admin – The First Hire That Changed Everything with Kim and Cody LeClairReady to reclaim 10 hours a week in the next 90 days (while still growing your business)? The first step is to take our Resource Review. You can download your free copy along with our video training by following the link below: 📥 Get Your Resource Review Workbook + Video Training🔹 Episode Summary:When most REALTORS® think about hiring help, they imagine a classic admin assistant—someone to manage the inbox, book showings, and keep the paperwork moving. But what if your first hire wasn’t about staying organized… and instead, was about buil...2025-07-2454 min

Breakthrough with Coach BHow to Build a Lifestyle-Based Business (workshop audio)This week’s Breakthrough episode is a little different: I’m sharing the keynote I delivered at the 2025 RE/MAX Canada Young Leaders Network Conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland—a talk that’s as raw as it is real.It’s called Building a Lifestyle-Based Business, but it could just as easily be called How to Keep Going When You’re Burnt Out, Tapped Out, and Questioning Everything. I open up about my own mental health struggles—panic attacks, anxiety, depression—and what it means to be a “depressed motivational speaker” in a business that often rewards ove...2025-06-2355 min

Breakthrough with Coach BHow to Actually Make Real Estate Ads Work with Andrew Fogliato Let’s face it—most REALTORS® dabble in digital ads without ever seeing consistent results. This week on Breakthrough with Coach B, I’m joined by Andrew Fogliato, founder of Just Sell Homes, to unpack why that is... and what to do about it.Andrew doesn’t sugarcoat it: if 100 agents are running ads right now, maybe one is doing it well. The difference? Strategy, systems, and knowing how to manage a lead once it comes in. We get into the nitty-gritty of ad spend, lead handling, performance vs. brand marketing, and why throwing $500 at Facebook just isn’t goin...2025-06-091h 01

Breakthrough with Coach BFrom Hot Mess to Hand-Off: How to Prep Your Business for a VA with Brittney AshleyAre you ready to take your first step towards your next breakthrough? Download our Resource Review to see where you invest your time, money and energy. 👉 Download here🔹 Episode Summary:This week on Breakthrough with Coach B, I’m sitting down with Brittney Ashley, the founder of Creative Dynamics Virtual Services. If you’ve ever said, “I just need a VA!”—you might want to listen to this first.Brittney shares what needs to happen first to get a real return on that hire. We explore...2025-05-2650 min

Breakthrough with Coach BConfessions of a Social Media Manager with Katie DempseyAre you ready to take your first step towards your next breakthrough? Download our Resource Review to see where you invest your time, money and energy. 👉 Download here🔹 Episode Summary: This week on Breakthrough with Coach B, I’m joined by my longtime collaborator and social media partner, Katie Dempsey of Brand Ambition. Since January 2022, Katie and I have been working together to keep my content consistent, customized, and aligned with who I am as a real estate coach and entrepreneur. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on w...2025-05-1259 min

Breakthrough with Coach BBuilding a Real Estate Business That Works with Motherhood with Michelle HawcoAre you ready to take your first step towards your next breakthrough? Download our Resource Review to see where you invest your time, money and energy. 👉 Download here🎙️ Hosted by: Braden Wheatcroft 🎧 Special Guest: Michelle Hawco – REALTOR®, founder of The House Mom, and leader of the Empowering Real Estate Moms Circle🔹 Episode Summary: This week on Breakthrough with Coach B, I’m sitting down with my friend and real estate pro, Michelle Hawco, for an episode that’s going to hit home—especially if y...2025-04-2849 min

Breakthrough with Coach BThe Power of Boundaries – Systems & Self-Worth in Real Estate with Ashley Metcalf🎙️ Hosted by: Braden Wheatcroft 🎧 Special Guest: Ashley Metcalf - Owner and REALTOR on the Charlie Parker Real Estate Team in Nanaimo, BC🔹 Episode Summary:This week on Breakthrough with Coach B, I’m sitting down with my friend—and real estate rockstar—Ashley Metcalf to talk about something we don’t hear enough in this industry: boundaries, self-worth, and systems that actually work year-round.Ashley used to fall into the same trap many agents do: when business slowed down, she’d take everything back on herself—being the Do Everything Yourself agent in the wi...2025-04-1453 min

The Everything Real Estate Show#38 🎙️Everything Real Estate on the West Coast - Guest Braden WheatcroftWell, ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the Everything Real Estate Show! Today I'm really excited to have Branden Wheatcroft. Braden is a broker/owner of Remax Camosun, a one-on-one coach exclusively through Richard Robins international and has been in the real estate industry in Vancouver since 2014.Let's see what's happening on the west coast. Let's go! 2025-04-071h 05

Breakthrough with Coach BHow AI and Automation Can Transform Your Business with Peter from REALTY AIBreakthrough with Coach B – Episode 003: How AI and Automation Can Transform Your Business 🎙️ Hosted by: Braden Wheatcroft 🎧 Special Guest: Peter Kachan - Co-Founder of REALTY AI🔹 Episode Summary:Episode 003 of Breakthrough with Coach B dives into the wonderful world of artificial intelligence (AI) with guest Peter Kachan, Co-Founder of Realty AI. We are really excited to share this episode with our audience as AI is one of the many fabulous tools that informs the AUTOMATE phase of the Breakthrough Method’s ELIMINATE, AUTOMATE, DELEGATE and EXPAND lifecycle. Tune in as Braden and Pet...2025-03-3154 min

Breakthrough with Coach BLetting Go to Grow: The Power of Delegation with Michael WaddellAre you ready to take your first step towards your next breakthrough? Download our Resource Review to see where you invest your time, money and energy. 👉 Download hereIn this episode of Breakthrough with Coach B, we chat with my longtime friend from afar, Michael Waddell, a veteran real estate agent from Edmonton, Alberta. Michael’s story is a perfect example of the Breakthrough Method—the idea that in order to grow, we need to let go.Michael was already a very successful agent, selling 60 homes a year all by himself...2025-03-1754 min

Breakthrough with Coach BWhat the Heck is the Breakthrough Method?Breakthrough with Coach B – Episode 001: What Is the Breakthrough Method?🎙️ Hosted by: Braden Wheatcroft🎧 Special Guests: Vincent Baart & Adrian MacLaren – City Nest Team, RE/MAX Camosun🔹 Episode Summary:Welcome to the very first episode of Breakthrough with Coach B! In this kickoff episode, Braden Wheatcroft slides into the guest seat as Vincent Baart and Adrian MacLaren take the mic to pick his brain on anything and everything Breakthrough Method. That is, Braden’s powerful framework designed to help real estate professionals work less, earn more, and build a business they love...2025-03-0155 min

PRIME PEOPLE: The Strategies Behind Extraordinary SuccessReal Estate Success & Burnout: The Truth No One Talks About!🚨 The REAL Truth About Real Estate Success!The industry celebrates top producers, but is that really success? 🤔 Braden Wheatcroft and I uncover the hidden struggles in real estate—from burnout to work-life balance—and discuss how agents can win without sacrificing their health, happiness, or relationships.📌 In This Episode, We Cover:✅ The biggest mistakes real estate agents make 😱✅ How to avoid burnout & build a sustainable business✅ Why top agents struggle with mental health & self-worth✅ The power of systems & routines in real estate success✅ The real definition of success (beyond sales & awards)💡 If you’...2025-02-0650 min

The Tom Storey Show, 🇨🇦 Real Estate😩 Epic Fails In Canadian Real Estate with Braden Wheatcroft**Start Your Realty Ninja Website** Free Trial: https://www.realtyninja.com/tom Book a call w/Tom for Toronto: https://calendly.com/TomStorey Book a call w/Steve for Greater Vancouver: https://calendly.com/stevekarrasch *** Ontario Agents! Get Your Custom Branded TRESA Explainer Video TODAY! *** Order Here: https://tresavideo.ca/ Promo Code: TOMSHOW *** Need Home or Property Insurance? *** Use SQUARE ONE: Tenants, Landlords and Home Owners Save $20 with Square One Insurance using this link: https://www.squareone.ca/thetomstoreyshow?offer_code=TTSS - - - In this week's episode of The Tom Storey Show, Steve Karrasch and Tom Storey...2025-01-051h 17

Power MovesPower Moves – YLN Edition: Prioritizing Mental HealthOn this special episode of Power Moves (YLN Edition), Host Wade Paterson (Executive Director, RE/MAX Canada) sits down with Braden Wheatcroft (Owner of RE/MAX Camosun in Victoria, BC) for an in-person conversation on mental health. Earlier this year, Braden experienced what he describes as his “unplanned unravelling,” aka: the biggest mental health challenge of his life. What followed was an internal deep dive and re-evaluation of how Braden prioritizes mental health. This episode deals with a heavy subject matter. If you are struggling with mental health challenges, please don’t suffer silently. Here is a list of resources that ca...2024-10-2249 min

The Richard Robbins ShowEp #91: Elevate the State & Identifying Your Why with Braden WheatcroftOn the 91st episode of The Richard Robbins Show, I have a brilliant conversation with a young man who I have come to respect very much. An RRI Business Coach and Broker Owner at RE/MAX Camosun, he is wise beyond his years and spends the next hour diving into ways to propel your business and personal life forward. Not enough can be said about Braden Wheatcroft. An inspiring leader amongst his peers, Braden has created a brokerage fuelled by open communication, future focus goal setting and continued education. Braden’s family has a long hi...2023-04-111h 08

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftOn The Rise with Nathan DartAbout our Guest, Nathan Dart A native Washingtonian, Nathan Dart’s expertise is built on a solid foundation; he grew up assisting his father and former #1 realtor in Maryland. After graduating from the University of Maryland, they joined forces at Dart Homes, combining years of proven real estate experience with an entrepreneurial style that continues to generate success for all types of clients, in all types of markets. As founder and team lead of Dart Homes, Nathan brings authentic warmth and unbridled passion for real estate, leveraging the power of cutting edge technology, best-in-class marketing, and wide-reaching li...2020-07-281h 37

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftOn The Rise with Terry ParanychTerry Paranych has achieved the highest honours in the RE/MAX system, He is a Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achiever member. Terry is also recognized as the Number 1 RE/MAX Agent in Canada for a number of homes sold. Terry consistently sells over 500 homes per year and is very proud to be part of the RE/MAX network. Recipient of 2012 Award-Top Team Leader Residential. If Success Leaves Clues and Experience is the Best Teacher, then you will want to watch our new Facebook Live series, On The Rise. This RE/MAX Interview series is exclusive to...2020-07-211h 17

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftOn The Rise with Melanie GaleaThis week we are speaking RE/MAX Fort McMurray's, Melanie Galea. She was nine years into her career when the fires rocked her community in 2016. She is going to share with us what that experience was like for her and her business and how she's applying what she learned during that challenging time to her business right now. There is also going to be a heavy emphasis on how she has mastered Virtual Open Houses - Something that she has been doing now for over three years! If Success Leaves Clues and Experience is the...2020-07-131h 24

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftOn The Rise with Michael McMullenIf Success Leaves Clues and Experience is the Best Teacher, you will want to watch our new Facebook Live series, On The Rise. This RE/MAX Interview series is exclusive to RE/MAX Camosun Agents. We speak with RE/MAX REALTORS® from all over the network that has been here before. They have worked through challenging times, and they are still here to speak about it. Our goal is to give anyone who watches our show the tactics, perspective and inspiration they need to not just survive these challenging times but THRIVE in t...2020-07-061h 27

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftOn The Rise with Tamara StoneThis episode was originally recorded as a Facebook Livestream in the RE/MAX Camosun Insider Group on March 27th, 2020 On The Rise with Tamara Stone If Success Leaves Clues and Experience is the Best Teacher, then you will want to watch our new Facebook Live series, On The Rise. This RE/MAX Interview series is exclusive to RE/MAX Camosun Agents. We are speaking with RE/MAX REALTORS® from all over the network that has been here before. They have worked through challenging times, and they are still here to speak about it.2020-06-291h 02

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftOn The Rise with Rob GreyThis episode was originally recorded as a Facebook Livestream in the RE/MAX Camosun Insider Group on March 20th, 2020 On The Rise with Rob Grey If Success Leaves Clues and Experience is the Best Teacher, then you will want to watch our new Facebook Live series, On The Rise. This RE/MAX Interview series is exclusive to RE/MAX Camosun Agents. We are speaking with RE/MAX REALTORS® from all over the network that has been here before. They have worked through challenging times, and they are still here to speak about it.2020-06-2355 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftIntroducing On The RiseIt's often said that real estate can be a very lonely business. Then you add being quarantined to that and many agents are finding themselves discouraged or even depressed from the past 100+ days of working through this Pandemic. Thankfully just because you are in self-isolation, doesn't mean you are alone. We launched our new podcast with you in mind. By facilitating conversations with agents who are finding ways to make it happen during these challenges times and sharing those insights with our community we are all able to rise up together. Stay...2020-06-2305 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 030: One million women earning one million dollars a year with Sandra Yancey #IWD2019About this episode: We are recording this episode on March 8th, 2019 which is International Women's Day. The theme for IWD2019 is “Balance for Better.” It’s a day that Celebrates women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality. The real estate industry is filled with incredible women who have dedicated themselves to their craft and have built an incredible business in the process. In today’s interview, we are speaking with Sandra Yancey who amongst many other things is the found and CEO of eWomen’s Network. More on that in a moment, but first I wanted t...2019-03-0929 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 029: Bruno Guevremont on mental health in Real EstateToday is Bell Let's Talk Day in Canada. A day with the bold mission of eliminating stigma around mental health in Canada. Why is this such an important conversation to have? One in five Canadians will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lifetime. One of the biggest hurdles for anyone suffering from mental illness is overcoming the stigma. It is the number one reason why two-thirds of those living with a mental illness do not seek help. The high flying and fast paced real estate industry is no exception to these stats. We work under tight...2019-01-301h 27

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 028: Kevin Cochran interview on financial literacy for REALTORS®There's no question - When we work hard, offer value and produce results for our clients we can earn an incredible living in this industry. But as the sage financial saying goes "It's not what you make it's what you keep." In this episode, we speak with Enriched Academy's co-founder, Kevin Cochran. They are on a mission in Canada to raise the level of financial awareness from our youth to our seniors and everyone in between. They have even developed programs that are specific to certain industries; like real estate for example which is near and dear to...2019-01-301h 08

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 027: Ryan Stenquist interview on taking the stress out of selling strataIf you spend some time driving around the downtown cores of the various cities on Vancouver Island, you will start notice to a construction trend appearing. Higher density living has been a part of the Victoria real estate market for a long time, but in the last couple of years, you see the development of low to high rise strata buildings and purpose built rentals flood the real estate markets island wide. Ten years ago, many agents could go months without selling a strata lot unit. Now it's becoming a core of many real estate businesses. In fact, some...2019-01-2947 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 026: Peter Brouwer interview on working with more informed clients and the end of gatekeepingYears ago, maybe even decades, the real estate industry and the professionals working within prided themselves on being the access point for valuable information like how long a home has been on the market and what it eventually sold for. Cut to 2018, and the vast majority of the information a Buyer or Seller could want about a real estate listing or the general market is available to them on-demand online. This is with one exception - Sold prices. That limitation is about to change with CREA’s Board of Directors voting to add sold and historical data to the pr...2019-01-2933 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 025: James Palanio interview on The Perrin ReportWhat is the "Perrin Report" and how could it affect you and your real estate business here on Vancouver Island? This week we speak with James Palanio, President of the British Columbia Real Estate Association to get his thoughts on the report. Officially named The Real Estate Regulatory Structure Review prepared by Vancouver Lawyer, Dan Perrin, this 56-page report was published in early October and is a review of the various organizations that make up our British Columbia real estate industry. The Perrin Report draws three conclusions and offers four recommendations for "significant changes" that will impact policy development...2019-01-2934 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 024: The Charlie Parker Team on succeeding in the the new Agency eraThis week on The Vancouver Island Real Estate Show, we are speaking with Nanaimo REALTORS® Graeme Parker and Ashley Metcalf, who are both members of Charlie Parker Marketing Systems - RE/MAX of Nanaimo - one of RE/MAX's Top Team in Western Canada. Graeme is the Team Leader and Primary Listing Agent, and Ashley is a team associate on who works with both Buyers and Sellers at a high level. We are going to get both of their perspectives on how the new Agency requirements have changed their team dynamic, and what they are doing to thrive while w...2019-01-2938 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 023: VREB Director Nominees on why Victoria REALTORS® should vote for themIt's election time at the Victoria Real Estate Board! The MLS doesn't run itself. Professional Development has to adapt to the current needs of REALTORS. Professional Standards need to continue to be kept at the forefront of our industry. Our politicians need to hear our voices. None of these things happen without the hard work and dedication of our Real Estate Board's Directors. Once a year we get an opportunity to select whom we want to be the stewards of our industry on our behalf while we are busy focusing on helping buyers and sellers in real...2019-01-2934 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 022: Stephen Jagger interview on AI Chatbots in Real EstateHow much is your time worth? When you get a real estate license, you get a job description that includes a wide variety of tasks, responsibilities, and roles. You wear many hats. Sometimes multiple hats at the same time! At any given moment in your day, there are 100's of tasks you can perform where you feel you are "Real Estate'ing." But not all jobs are created equally! This is the secret of the highest achievers in our industry - identify the most valuable tasks and spend as much time there while you...2019-01-2944 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 021: Dawn Walton interview on gearing up for the Second SpringPeople are back from summer holidays, the kids are back in school, and it's it's time to get back into the swing of things. Some people are gearing up for the fall, but in real estate, we are preparing for the Second Spring! Consistently over the years, we know that there's a flurry sales activity before we see a drop off of before the Christmas holidays. Are you ready? Dawn Walton is. She has made a habit of producing significant results in...2019-01-2934 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 020: Julian Sale interview on Electric Vehicles for REALTORS®Do you experience pain at the pump? Could you imagine being able to save that expense every month and reinvesting it into your real estate business? Or are you taking a relaxing weekend off at a resort with your loved ones? Owning an electric car can help you get there in more ways than one! But is it practical, let alone possible to do in 2018 with all the driving we do as real estate agents? This week on The Vancouver Island Real Estate Show we speak with Julian Sale, the owner-operator of Canada’s first exclusive electric vehicle de...2019-01-2942 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 019: Tony Joe interview on the new Agency rules from a Team Leaders perspectiveFrom solo agents to managing brokers, we have looked several points on view the past couple weeks on how the new Agency Rules are impacting the REALTORS® businesses and their ability to serve their clients here in the Province. This week we turn our attention to a real estate business model that has been most affected by these new rules - Real Estate Teams. As Designated Agency relationships between a client and their REALTOR® also apply to all members of the registered team, and limited dual-agency no longer a tool in the REALTORS® toolkit, how are teams going to man...2019-01-2945 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 018: Cory Raven interview on a Managing Brokers Perspective on the new Agency rulesLast week we had a conversation about the results of a survey that asked 20 top producing agents in the province what their ideas were around the new rules and how to navigate them. This week on The Vancouver Island Real Estate Show, we are going to elevate that perspective by speaking with Cory Raven, Managing Broker of RE/MAX Select (Main Street). Cory manages a very productive office of 50+ REALTORS® and is a part of a multi-office group that more than 250+ REALTORS® call home. This gives Cory a higher-level view of some of the challenges that are coming up in...2019-01-2945 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 017: Darin Germyn interview on the challenges and solutions of a post June 15th worldIt's almost been 30 days since the new rules were ushered in from the Superintendent of Real Estate and The Council. While many REALTORS® in the province are still waiting to receive their training on how the new rules work, we have had to get up to speed as quickly as possible as we continue to serve our Buyers and Sellers in their real estate transactions. Through this process, there have been many new scenarios that agents are finding themselves in. Some we anticipated, and others we haven't. But in this short amount of time, there have been some new b...2019-01-2937 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 016: Tom Storey interview on becoming real estate thought leaderAre you looking to get exposure for yourself and your business, but don’t have a large marketing budget? If so, this is a must watch episode! This week on The Vancouver Island Real Estate Show we are going to be speaking with Tom Storey from Royal LePage in Toronto about how he’s been able to garner a reputation in his market for being the “Go-To” thought leader with the press. How in demand is Tom from a media perspective? Well, in the last 18 months he has been interviewed on television by CTV, Financial Post, CP24, Global News and in p...2019-01-2934 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 015: Leif Bogwald interview on a tourists guide to Vancouver IslandBritish Columbia Tourism is 17 billion dollar a year industry, and almost a third of those people are traveling to Vancouver Island every year. Why do they choose our Island as their vacation destination? Where in the world are they traveling from? Does our tourism industry drive our real estate sector when unsuspecting visitors fall in love with “Island Time” and decide they want to set their watches to it permanently? This week on The Vancouver Island Real Estate Show, we speak with tourism entrepreneur and Vancouver Island ambassador, Leif Bogwald. As the owner-operator of Vancouver Island Expeditions, Leif creates unfo...2019-01-2945 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 014: Stephanie Arnold interview on a fresh take on Facebook marketingHave you been able to use Facebook as a tool to GROW your business successfully? Do you think you tapped out the potential of this platform? Have your ads driven results? Is your Facebook plan a hot mess of FarmVille requests, cat videos, and motivational memes? This week on The Vancouver Island Real Estate Show we speak with Stephanie Arnold - a Real Estate Marketing Strategist and Certified Business Coach with Richard Robbins International, on her approach to using Facebook for the lever for growth in a real estate business. We are going to talk about some basic strategies...2019-01-2939 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 013: Jason Simard interview on being Client CentricRE/MAX Hall of Fame in less than two years? This week on the Vancouver Island Real Estate Show, Jason Simard shares what he believes got him there. The answer may surprise you. Jason Simard entered the real estate industry in November 2015. Before the year was finished, he had hired his first assistant and founded the Sims Real Estate Group. Cut to the end of the first quarter of 2018 and Jason’s team has grown to 10 members made up of five REALTORS®, three licensed Client Care Managers, and two Administrative Assistants. The results? Well, the...2019-01-2939 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 012: Ian Thompson interview on The Real Estate Alliance of BCShould buyers and sellers on Vancouver Island have the right to choose who they work with to represent them in their real estate transaction? Many people in the BC Real Estate Industry would suggest that The Superintendent of Real Estate, Michael Noseworthy, is attempting to limit the consumers choice by passing down new Rules to the Real Estate Council on how Agents in the Province are allowed to serve their clients. These new rules are set to be ushered in on June 15th, only weeks from today. Working under such short timelines and with...2019-01-2929 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 011: Adam Hawryluk interview on three reasons why Buyers aren't getting financingHave you noticed that it’s more difficult right now for buyers to obtain financing for their purchase? Many agents on Vancouver Island certainly have. An informal poll I took on Facebook recently revealed that 80% of collapsing sales right is due to challenges in obtaining financing. So far 2018 has been a year filled with changes in British Columbia. Our government has proposed policies to cool the market reduce home values in the province. The Superintendent of Real Estate and Real Estate Council continue to press on with changes to the way REALTORS can co...2019-01-2941 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 010: Jane Johnston interview on Communication you can BANK onJane has conversations with her clients she can BANK on, and how you can too. The way we communicate matters. How effective would it be to do a listing presentation with your client in Spanish if they spoke Japanese? Likely, not very effective. And yet, even when you and your client speak both speak English there can be breakdowns in the conversation. This leads to one simple question - are you speaking to your clients in the way THEY like to communicate or the way YOU like to communicate. This is questions led Jane to find...2019-01-2927 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 009: John Cooper interview on shifting from Sales to ServiceDo you know where your next client is coming from? This is a question that every real estate professional has to answer on a daily basis. Which is why so much of the industry training is focused on Lead Generation. Unfortunately, at times that can trap us in a transactional state of mind, that has a short-term focus in our business. Can you build a thriving business that brings results today while having a long-term focus? This weeks guest on the Vancouver Island Real Estate Show is...2019-01-2934 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 008: Taylor Hack interview on his Better Buyer ProcessDo you have a process for working with Buyers? Setting you and your clients up for success BEFORE you get in your car to view properties can set you apart as the professional that you are. This weeks guest on The Vancouver Island Real Estate Show is Taylor Hack from RE/MAX River City. We discuss Taylor's Better Buyer Process and how it's helped him serve his clients more effectively, helping them move into their next home faster and with less stress. This process isn't just a value to Taylor's clients; it's a value to his business too. 2019-01-2938 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 007: Tony Joe interview on Buyers AgencyDo you find exclusive Buyers Agency elusive? You’re not alone. Many agents are afraid of asking their buyers to “commit” to working with them in fear of scaring them away. This weeks guest on the Vancouver Island Real Estate Show is the team leader of the @primeteamvic and believer in Buyers Agency, Tony Joe. We will discuss how he sees the new council rules affecting his team, what their process looks like for working with buyers, and how they get exclusive buyers agency agreements signed with confidence. A locally born and raised Victorian, Tony J...2019-01-2933 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 006: Jim Stewart interview on the British Columbia Real Estate Associations roleThis week on the Vancouver Island Real Estate Show, we connect with BCREA President, Jim Stewart to discuss the role of our provincial association in the real estate industry. Jim was able to shed some light on how the BCREA is advocating for BC REALTORS® with the Superintendent of Real Estate, The Real Estate Council of British Columbia and the Provincial Government. Jim Stewart has been a licensed REALTOR® since 1993 and is currently with 460 Realty. He served as a BCREA Director for four years and a Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) Director for over six ye...2019-01-2941 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 005: Guy Crozier interview on Associations in Real EstateWith all the changes looming in our industry from our Federal and Provincial governments as well as our industry watchdog, the Real Estate Council of BC, who is responsible for looking out for the best interests of REALTOR®s? Are the real estate agents? The managing brokers? The real estate brokerages themselves? All three groups mentioned need to be active participants in lobbying for what’s best for their profession and the consumers they serve. But, what about the various associations in the real estate industry? That’s where Guy Crozier and I focus our conversation today - Real estat...2019-01-2927 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 004: Ian Thompson interview on VIREB AGMOn March 9th, 2018, the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board held their Annual General Meeting. This year's featured presenter? It was no other than Superintendent of Real Estate, Micheal Noseworthy and Manager of Professional Standards, Maureen Coleman. It's been over a month since the Superintendent of Real Estate announced that the new rule implementation date of March 15th was going to be pushed out to June 15th. So what further information came out at VIREB's AGM last? RE/MAX of Nanaimo Managing Broker, Ian Thompson, was in attendance at the event. Ian joined me...2019-01-2931 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 003: Mike Delves interview on the 2018 BC BudgetHow will the new taxes impact the Vancouver Island Real Estate Market and professionals who serve within them? Today we will be breaking down the recently announced BC Budget with MNP Business Advisor and Treasurer of the Vancouver Island Home Builders Association, Mike Delves CPA, CGA. Mike specializes in the Real Estate and Construction sectors and is very involved in the local business community. He has served on many boards including a Business Improvement Association and as a Chair of his local Chamber of Commerce.2019-01-2831 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 002: Kyle Kerr interview on the 2018 BC BudgetInterview with Victoria Real Estate Board President Kyle Kerr on the 2018 BC Budget. We discuss the various parts of the budget that will have an impact on the real estate industry on Vancouver Island - Property Transfer Tax, Speculation Tax, and Foreign Buyers Tax are all discussed. Check it out and get informed about these changes! The 2018 President of the Victoria Real Estate Board, Kyle swiftly rose through the ranks of organized Real Estate since becoming licensed in 2010. A supporter of local sports, Kyle is also active in several annual charity and fundraising events...2019-01-2828 min

On The Rise with Braden WheatcroftVIRES 001: Keith Roy interview on the 2018 BC BudgetInterview with Keith Roy on the 2018 BC Budget. We discuss the various parts of the budget that will have an impact on the real estate industry on Vancouver Island - Property Transfer Tax, Speculation Tax, and Foreign Buyers Tax are all discussed. Check it out and get informed about these changes! Keith is the team leader of Keith Roy and Associates at RE/MAX Select in Vancouver, and he is a frequent face in the media on all matters relating to the real estate market and industry regulation. He has a degree in political...2019-01-2834 min

The UnReal Estate Show#57 – UnReal Estate of Vancouver IslandVery excited to have our friend Braden Wheatcroft as a guest on the podcast this week. Braden is the Director of Career Development for RE/MAX Camosun on Vancouver Island and host of his own Facebook Live (and future podcast) show, The Vancouver Island Real Estate Show. He’s a long time fan of the show and a dear friend of both myself and Stephanie. He is also a real estate business coach with Richard Robbins International. As a licensed agent in Victoria, now in a managing role for the company, Braden has a unique top level view of real es...2018-06-2400 min