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Raising the Bar - QLD PropertySuzana Wade: why picking the wrong property manager could cost you thousandsIn ep 08 of Raising the Bar, we sit down with Suzana Wade from Locate Property, a seasoned property manager who knows the ins and outs of the rental market. Suzana shares practical advice for tenants on what landlords really look for in applications and why being genuine and transparent can set you apart.We also get candid about the real challenges property managers face every day - from managing burnout and tough tenant situations to juggling long days across town. Suzana reveals how caring for people and staying consistent has helped her maintain a rare f...2025-07-1431 minRaising the Bar - QLD PropertyAnthony Bartzis: building and pest industry secrets revealedOur guest for ep 07 is Anthony Bartzis, founder of Southern Cross Building Inspections and a qualified architect, builder and property developer.In this ep, we unpack what’s actually covered in a building and pest inspection, what gets missed and why first home buyers need to be asking more questions.We talk about how long a building and pest inspection takes and what it includes, the big red flags buyers overlook and smart advice for first home buyers before making their first big move.Whether you're buying your first home or your tenth, th...2025-07-0750 minRaising the Bar - QLD PropertyVass Stammes: splitter blocks, town planning traps and smarter due diligenceOur ep 06 guest is Vass Stammes - the founder of VMS Town Planning and the creator of PropCheck.From working on major projects like West Village, to helping everyday mum and dad developers split a block in Brisbane, Vass knows the ins and outs of Queensland town planning for property development!George chats with Vass about how to pick a splittable block, hidden things to watch out for that can increase costs, and the process / timeline of splitting, and rough costs. If you’ve ever thought about splitting a block, doing a subdivision in...2025-06-3039 minRaising the Bar - QLD PropertyRic Medlin: the ultimate buyer's agent guide to smooth property settlementsOur guest for episode 05 is Ric Medlin from The Home Buyer Helper, an experienced buyer’s agent who knows Brisbane’s south side inside out, especially the Wynnum/Manly property market.Ric explains the ultimate buyer’s agent guide to smooth property settlements. He covers why having someone conduct your property inspections when you can’t be there is crucial, how to confidently handle building and pest inspections, and the importance of acting quickly during property settlement negotiations.George and Ric have an honest conversation about the value of local real estate knowledge, building trust with cli...2025-06-2341 minRaising the Bar - QLD PropertyKosma Comino: the auction strategy that can add six figures to your sale priceEpisode 04 of Raising the Bar is live. 🎙️George sits down with auction specialist Kosma Comino to chat all things auctions - the process, the risks, and the rewards. 🏡They cover why auctions are on the rise in QLD, the power of preparation and why Kosma believes auctions are the best path to premium results. 🪧 If you’re in property, you’ll want to hear this. Support the show2025-06-1629 minRaising the Bar - QLD PropertyKosma Comino: from earning $250/week to becoming a suburb attraction agentEpisode 03 of Raising the Bar is live! 🎙️George chats with Kosma Comino, once a young mechanic earning $250 a week, now one of Brisbane’s most recognised suburb specialists. 🔧➡️🏡Kosma is a partner at LJ Hooker Property Partners (Mt Gravatt and Sunnybank Hills).They talk backing yourself, the power of mentorship and why doing the hard yards early can pay off big time. 💪🎧 Listen now.Support the show2025-06-0932 minRaising the Bar - QLD PropertyMichael Bacon: How he turned an age disadvantage into an advantage!Our second guest is prestige real estate agent Michael Bacon.Starting as the youngest team member in his office, Michael used his early experience to his advantage. From selling studio apartments to high-end prestige homes, he shares insights on building momentum, backing yourself, and having the right people on the bus.Michael is now a Director at Place Estate Agents, Kangaroo Point. George sits down with Michael for an honest chat about the real estate industry, resilience, and what it takes to stand out for all the right reasons.Support the s...2025-06-0252 minRaising the Bar - QLD PropertyJoanne Sourris: One woman, a solo law firm and three kidsOur first guest? George’s mum, Joanne Sourris. She built her own law firm while raising the guy behind Empire Legal (plus two more kids) so yep, she’s got stories. In this warm, honest and slightly iconic episode, George sits down with Joanne to chat about the QLD property world, resilience and what it’s really like being a female sole trader juggling business and family. They cover everything from early career challenges, to a $0 marketing spend, to what has (and hasn’t) changed in the legal industry.Support the show2025-05-2238 min
Your First Home Buyer Guide PodcastHow to Choose the Right Lawyer or Conveyancer for Your Property JourneyFiguring out how to choose the right lawyer or conveyancer for your property purchase can be confusing, especially when there’s so much at stake. In this episode, we sit down with George Sourris from Empire Legal in Brisbane to help break it all down for you. George is a lawyer who specialises in conveyancing — that’s all he does, day in and day out, and he has some eye-opening insights to share. We talk about the differences between lawyers and conveyancers, the pitfalls that first home buyers often fall into, and the things you should be lookin...2025-03-251h 01
Sharing More Than The SheetsBuyer Beware with George SourrisA big part of buying a property is the contract itself with most people contacting a lawyer after it has been signed. George Sourris from Empire Legal takes us through the traps to watch out for and the things that all buyers should do before entering a property contract.
Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial decisions so that they can focus on the things that they love. We cover financial topics such as budgeting and investing as well as fitness and lifestyle topics such as raising c...2021-04-2222 min
The Daniel Bourke ShowDay 59 - George Sourris: MIT Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Day 6Today was the last day of the MIT Entrepreneurship Bootcamp. After 100+ hours of work within 6 days, we presented our pitch. As you can tell in this episode we were severely sleep deprived. This is the last episode in the MIT Bootcamp series. Be sure to check out the previous episodes. Thank you for listening.2017-03-3111 min
The Daniel Bourke ShowDay 58 - George Sourris: MIT Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Day 5Today was the last day of classes, tomorrow is pitching to investors and mentors. We managed to get out of the startup collaborative zone at by about 2:00 a.m. George and I were beyond sleep deprived in this episode so I can't even remember what we talked about. Sleep is important.2017-03-3011 min
The Daniel Bourke ShowDay 52 - George Sourris: We'll Never Be ReadyI was over George's for dinner and preparing for our upcoming MIT bootcamp. I had come to the realisation over the past couple of days that no matter how much preparation we did, we would never be fully ready. That's okay, it's much the same with anything in life. We also had some fun towards the end with a freestyle rap battle. I got a headache from laughing so hard. It was a fun night. Thank you for listening.2017-03-2419 min
The Daniel Bourke ShowDay 47 - George Sourris: Pain Is InevitableI finally got to sit down with one of my best friends, George. He was one of the first people I told that I was going to make a podcast a day for 100 days. It's hard to believe I'm up to day 47 already. This was a fun episode, we talk about George's Greek heritage, the choice you have to deal with pain and holding yourself accountable for your actions. Thank you all so much for listening. Much love, Daniel2017-03-191h 01