Shows
Kelowna Real Estate Podcast100: Celebrating the Century Mark PLUS 5 Essential Steps When Buying & Selling a HomeWATCH
▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube
***
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Episode 100: Matt and Taylor hit the century mark in podcasting by publishing their 100th episode of the Kelowna Real Estate Podcast! A huge thank-you goes out to their spectacular families, all of the amazing guests who've been so gracious with their time and knowledge, and of course, every listener who's tuned in. They wouldn't be here without all of your support. Here's to the next 100! 🥂
Matt & Taylor discuss:
→ What the next 100 episodes could look like for the podcast.2025-06-1036 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast100: Celebrating the Century Mark PLUS 5 Essential Steps When Buying & Selling a HomeWATCH
▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube
***
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Episode 100: Matt and Taylor hit the century mark in podcasting by publishing their 100th episode of the Kelowna Real Estate Podcast! A huge thank-you goes out to their spectacular families, all of the amazing guests who've been so gracious with their time and knowledge, and of course, every listener who's tuned in. They wouldn't be here without all of your support. Here's to the next 100! 🥂
Matt & Taylor discuss:
→ What the next 100 episodes could look like for the podcast.2025-06-1036 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast75: Penticton's Sokana Project & a Development's Reliance on Pre-Sales with Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing's Jamie SquiresWATCH
▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube
***
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Episode 75: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jamie Squires. Jamie is the President and Managing Broker at Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing from Surrey, BC, who's a new home development specialist with over 20 years experience. Her expertise lies in helping shape communities through thoughtful design decisions, including unit mixes, building placement, and floor plan layouts. Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing's portfolio boasts over $10 billion in sales, accumulating over 200+ local and national awards spanning the past four decades.
Jamie is he...2024-08-2031 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast75: Penticton's Sokana Project & a Development's Reliance on Pre-Sales with Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing's Jamie SquiresWATCH
▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube
***
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Episode 75: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jamie Squires. Jamie is the President and Managing Broker at Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing from Surrey, BC, who's a new home development specialist with over 20 years experience. Her expertise lies in helping shape communities through thoughtful design decisions, including unit mixes, building placement, and floor plan layouts. Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing's portfolio boasts over $10 billion in sales, accumulating over 200+ local and national awards spanning the past four decades.
Jamie is he...2024-08-2031 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast74: Canada's $2T+ Growing Debt and It's Implications with 360° Wealth Strategies' Mike SidhuWATCH
▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube
***
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Episode 74: Matt and Taylor are joined by Mike Sidhu, CFP, CLU, FMA, RCIS, and IBC Practitioner. Mike is a Financial & Tax Planning Strategist and the President of 360° Wealth Strategies & Solutions from British Columbia, who's practice is dedicated to enhancing clients' financial literacy and empowering them towards financial sovereignty, emphasizing critical thinking in wealth management. With nearly three decades in the finance industry, his expertise lies in simplifying complex financial strategies such as succession planning, intergenerational wealth transfers, trusts, and tax-minimization techniques, making them...2024-08-1339 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast74: Canada's $2T+ Growing Debt and It's Implications with 360° Wealth Strategies' Mike SidhuWATCH
▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube
***
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Episode 74: Matt and Taylor are joined by Mike Sidhu, CFP, CLU, FMA, RCIS, and IBC Practitioner. Mike is a Financial & Tax Planning Strategist and the President of 360° Wealth Strategies & Solutions from British Columbia, who's practice is dedicated to enhancing clients' financial literacy and empowering them towards financial sovereignty, emphasizing critical thinking in wealth management. With nearly three decades in the finance industry, his expertise lies in simplifying complex financial strategies such as succession planning, intergenerational wealth transfers, trusts, and tax-minimization techniques, making them...2024-08-1339 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast73: Property Management Masterclass - How to Thrive Investing in Rentals with Vantage West's Ezra CremersWATCH
▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube
***
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Episode 73: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ezra Cremers. Ezra is a Licensed Property Manager & Real Estate Agent at Vantage West Realty Inc. from Kelowna, BC, who manages a portfolio of almost 300 rental properties. As a business owner for over 20 years, and managing a personal investment portfolio since 2007, Ezra gained one of a kind experiences that allow him to look at the big picture for each of his clients. His passionate approach to the specifics followed with thorough execution lets everyone he work...2024-08-0659 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast73: Property Management Masterclass - How to Thrive Investing in Rentals with Vantage West's Ezra CremersWATCH
▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube
***
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Episode 73: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ezra Cremers. Ezra is a Licensed Property Manager & Real Estate Agent at Vantage West Realty Inc. from Kelowna, BC, who manages a portfolio of almost 300 rental properties. As a business owner for over 20 years, and managing a personal investment portfolio since 2007, Ezra gained one of a kind experiences that allow him to look at the big picture for each of his clients. His passionate approach to the specifics followed with thorough execution lets everyone he work...2024-08-0659 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast72: How the Provincial Housing Bills are Impacting the City with Kelowna City Planner Adam CsekeWATCH
▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube
***
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Episode 72: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Adam Cseke. Adam is a Senior City Planner for the City of Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, who was previously on the show in episode 15. He is here to update us on the changes going on in the city, how the new provincial housing bills are impacting Kelowna, and how the city feels about these bills.
Adam is here to discuss:
→ The hardest part of the zoning changes, the parameters of suburba...2024-07-3043 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast72: How the Provincial Housing Bills are Impacting the City with Kelowna City Planner Adam CsekeWATCH
▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube
***
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Episode 72: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Adam Cseke. Adam is a Senior City Planner for the City of Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, who was previously on the show in episode 15. He is here to update us on the changes going on in the city, how the new provincial housing bills are impacting Kelowna, and how the city feels about these bills.
Adam is here to discuss:
→ The hardest part of the zoning changes, the parameters of suburba...2024-07-3043 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast71: How to Avoid Surprises at Your Lawyer's Office with Acorn Law Corporation's Dani BritoWATCH
▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube
***
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Episode 71: Matt and Taylor are joined by Dani Brito. Dani is a Lawyer at Acorn Law Corporation from Kelowna, BC, who specializes in real estate, wills and estates and business law. Acorn Law Corporation is a small but mighty firm that provides tailored advice and family-friendly service to make sure clients get things taken care of efficiently and reliably.
Dani is here to discuss:
→ What a perfect real estate transaction looks like, the importance of estate planning, wills...2024-07-1659 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast71: How to Avoid Surprises at Your Lawyer's Office with Acorn Law Corporation's Dani BritoWATCH
▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube
***
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Episode 71: Matt and Taylor are joined by Dani Brito. Dani is a Lawyer at Acorn Law Corporation from Kelowna, BC, who specializes in real estate, wills and estates and business law. Acorn Law Corporation is a small but mighty firm that provides tailored advice and family-friendly service to make sure clients get things taken care of efficiently and reliably.
Dani is here to discuss:
→ What a perfect real estate transaction looks like, the importance of estate planning, wills...2024-07-1659 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast70: Changing Canadian's Mindset with Money and Defining Success with The Mortgage Pug Alex McFadyenWATCH
▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube
***
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Episode 70: Matt and Taylor are joined by Alex McFadyen. Alex is a Mortgage Broker & the Owner of Flow Mortgage Co. from the Greater Vancouver Area in BC, who recently purchased a house and will be splitting time in Kelowna. One of the top Mortgage Brokers in all of Canada, he was one of the first Mortgage Brokers to successfully utilize social media and YouTube for lead generation. Alex is also the host of "The Flow: Real Estate and Money Show" podcast, with the...2024-07-0946 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast70: Changing Canadian's Mindset with Money and Defining Success with The Mortgage Pug Alex McFadyenWATCH
▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube
***
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Episode 70: Matt and Taylor are joined by Alex McFadyen. Alex is a Mortgage Broker & the Owner of Flow Mortgage Co. from the Greater Vancouver Area in BC, who recently purchased a house and will be splitting time in Kelowna. One of the top Mortgage Brokers in all of Canada, he was one of the first Mortgage Brokers to successfully utilize social media and YouTube for lead generation. Alex is also the host of "The Flow: Real Estate and Money Show" podcast, with the...2024-07-0946 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast69: 5 Tips to Take Advantage of the Real Estate Market in 2024Episode 69: Matt and Taylor share 5 tips to take advantage of the real estate market in 2024, the change in thinking you need to have, and where you can find opportunities in this market.
Matt and Taylor discuss:
→ Having an abundance mindset.
→ Owning your primary residence and buying rental properties.
→ Finding the right team to work with and where they see opportunities right now in the city of Kelowna.
***
OUR SPONSOR
The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard...2024-06-2726 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast69: 5 Tips to Take Advantage of the Real Estate Market in 2024Episode 69: Matt and Taylor share 5 tips to take advantage of the real estate market in 2024, the change in thinking you need to have, and where you can find opportunities in this market.
Matt and Taylor discuss:
→ Having an abundance mindset.
→ Owning your primary residence and buying rental properties.
→ Finding the right team to work with and where they see opportunities right now in the city of Kelowna.
***
OUR SPONSOR
The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard...2024-06-2726 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast68: Can City Infrastructure Survive the Push for Densification with Kelowna City Councillor Ron CannanEpisode 68: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ron Cannan. Ron is a City Councillor for the City of Kelowna, BC, who in addition to being involved in municipal and provincial politics, was an elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Kelowna-Lake Country from 2006 to 2015. With decades of experience as a public servant, Ron is highly sought after by government officials for his expertise on operations and public policy development. An entrepreneur with a social conscience, Ron is actively self-employed as business consultant with Cannan Consulting Corporation, and is also an independent broker for Interior Savings Credit Union for their commercial...2024-06-1846 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast68: Can City Infrastructure Survive the Push for Densification with Kelowna City Councillor Ron CannanEpisode 68: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ron Cannan. Ron is a City Councillor for the City of Kelowna, BC, who in addition to being involved in municipal and provincial politics, was an elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Kelowna-Lake Country from 2006 to 2015. With decades of experience as a public servant, Ron is highly sought after by government officials for his expertise on operations and public policy development. An entrepreneur with a social conscience, Ron is actively self-employed as business consultant with Cannan Consulting Corporation, and is also an independent broker for Interior Savings Credit Union for their commercial...2024-06-1846 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast67: Penticton's $1B Innovation District with Stryke Group's Rocky SethiEpisode 67: Matt and Taylor are joined by Rocky Sethi. Rocky is the Managing Director of the Stryke Group from Richmond, BC, who has been a real estate development and construction professional for 25 years. As a leader in sustainability, Rocky’s experience in mass timber has led him to be involved in the City of Vancouver’s Mass Timber Committee, Portland Mass Timber Conference (2022) and has been involved in more than 700 residential mass timber homes to date.
Rocky is here to discuss:
→ The development of the Penticton Innovation District across from the newly renovated Penticton hospita...2024-06-1134 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast67: Penticton's $1B Innovation District with Stryke Group's Rocky SethiEpisode 67: Matt and Taylor are joined by Rocky Sethi. Rocky is the Managing Director of the Stryke Group from Richmond, BC, who has been a real estate development and construction professional for 25 years. As a leader in sustainability, Rocky’s experience in mass timber has led him to be involved in the City of Vancouver’s Mass Timber Committee, Portland Mass Timber Conference (2022) and has been involved in more than 700 residential mass timber homes to date.
Rocky is here to discuss:
→ The development of the Penticton Innovation District across from the newly renovated Penticton hospita...2024-06-1134 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast66: Creating Sustainable "Made in Kelowna" Housing Solutions with Kelowna City Councillor Loyal WooldridgeEpisode 66: Matt and Taylor are joined by Loyal Wooldridge. Loyal is a City Councillor for the City of Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, who is also running in the BC provincial election coming up this fall as an NDP Candidate. As a current member and former of the Regional District of Central Okanagan and Okanagan, during the Grouse Complex Fires in 2023, Loyal played a pivotal role leading all communications and securing vital disaster relief funding. After Founding his own small business, Loyal Hair, in 2006, he was first elected to Kelowna City Council in 2018, combining the principles of community, entrepreneurship, and...2024-06-0449 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast66: Creating Sustainable "Made in Kelowna" Housing Solutions with Kelowna City Councillor Loyal WooldridgeEpisode 66: Matt and Taylor are joined by Loyal Wooldridge. Loyal is a City Councillor for the City of Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, who is also running in the BC provincial election coming up this fall as an NDP Candidate. As a current member and former of the Regional District of Central Okanagan and Okanagan, during the Grouse Complex Fires in 2023, Loyal played a pivotal role leading all communications and securing vital disaster relief funding. After Founding his own small business, Loyal Hair, in 2006, he was first elected to Kelowna City Council in 2018, combining the principles of community, entrepreneurship, and...2024-06-0449 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast65: Understanding the Complexities of the Current Canadian Economy with Beaton Rettich Waters' Scott BeatonEpisode 65: Matt and Taylor are joined by Scott Beaton, CPA, CFA. Scott is a Partner at Beaton Rettich Waters from Kelowna, BC, an advisory firm that specializes in helping organizations tackle transformative change. His team supports growth initiatives, software implementations and process improvements - all based in an understanding of human behaviour in complex systems. Scott connects economic and market factors with operational realities and financial implications to keep projects focused on where the value is.
Scott is here to discuss:
→ How his firm helps other businesses grow, the psychology of rate cuts on con...2024-05-2155 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast65: Understanding the Complexities of the Current Canadian Economy with Beaton Rettich Waters' Scott BeatonEpisode 65: Matt and Taylor are joined by Scott Beaton, CPA, CFA. Scott is a Partner at Beaton Rettich Waters from Kelowna, BC, an advisory firm that specializes in helping organizations tackle transformative change. His team supports growth initiatives, software implementations and process improvements - all based in an understanding of human behaviour in complex systems. Scott connects economic and market factors with operational realities and financial implications to keep projects focused on where the value is.
Scott is here to discuss:
→ How his firm helps other businesses grow, the psychology of rate cuts on con...2024-05-2155 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast64: Taking the BC Government to Court Over the STR Legislation with Property Rights BC's Orion RodgersEpisode 64: Matt and Taylor are joined by Orion Rodgers. Orion is the President and a founding member of Property Rights BC from Victoria, BC, which was founded in the wake of the BC STR legislation in October 2023, and have filed legal action against the BC provincial government against said legislation. Property Rights BC is a non-profit association committed to educating British Columbians about their property rights and fostering a community that is informed, empowered, and proactive in protecting those rights.
Orion is here to discuss:
→ What led to formation of Property Rights BC, advocating for...2024-05-1440 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast64: Taking the BC Government to Court Over the STR Legislation with Property Rights BC's Orion RodgersEpisode 64: Matt and Taylor are joined by Orion Rodgers. Orion is the President and a founding member of Property Rights BC from Victoria, BC, which was founded in the wake of the BC STR legislation in October 2023, and have filed legal action against the BC provincial government against said legislation. Property Rights BC is a non-profit association committed to educating British Columbians about their property rights and fostering a community that is informed, empowered, and proactive in protecting those rights.
Orion is here to discuss:
→ What led to formation of Property Rights BC, advocating for...2024-05-1440 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast63: Maximizing Success with Strategic Planning & Coaching with Century 21 & TeamWorks' Max CarboneEpisode 63: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Max Carbone. Max is a Managing Partner and Broker at Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. from Kelowna, BC, which has been ranked one of the top 5 Century 21 franchises in all of Canada since 2019. Max is also the President and Founder of TeamWorks, a strategic coaching & facilitation practice which helps entrepreneurs and teams across Canada build and execute winning strategic plans, market research, and organizational development, working with clients such as MTV, Nike, TD Bank, KPMG, and the Ontario SPCA.
Max is here to discuss:
→ The lifecycle of the ent...2024-05-071h 05Kelowna Real Estate Podcast63: Maximizing Success with Strategic Planning & Coaching with Century 21 & TeamWorks' Max CarboneEpisode 63: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Max Carbone. Max is a Managing Partner and Broker at Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. from Kelowna, BC, which has been ranked one of the top 5 Century 21 franchises in all of Canada since 2019. Max is also the President and Founder of TeamWorks, a strategic coaching & facilitation practice which helps entrepreneurs and teams across Canada build and execute winning strategic plans, market research, and organizational development, working with clients such as MTV, Nike, TD Bank, KPMG, and the Ontario SPCA.
Max is here to discuss:
→ The lifecycle of the ent...2024-05-071h 05Kelowna Real Estate Podcast62: Getting Real Estate Built & Sold in BC with Ace Project Marketing Group's Chad MacTavish & Megan MichalukEpisode 62: Matt and Taylor are joined by Chad MacTavish and Megan Michaluk. Chad, the CEO, and Megan, the Director of Business Development, both bring over 15 years of real estate experience to the Ace Project Marketing Group in Kelowna, BC. The Ace Project Marketing Group are industry experts delivering sales and marketing strategies for real estate across BC.
Chad and Megan are here to discuss:
→ How Ace continues to grow, their value adds, and partnership with Oakwyn Realty.
→ Affordability vs amenities, the positive of ski resort areas, and strata fee changes to try and push...2024-04-2342 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast62: Getting Real Estate Built & Sold in BC with Ace Project Marketing Group's Chad MacTavish & Megan MichalukEpisode 62: Matt and Taylor are joined by Chad MacTavish and Megan Michaluk. Chad, the CEO, and Megan, the Director of Business Development, both bring over 15 years of real estate experience to the Ace Project Marketing Group in Kelowna, BC. The Ace Project Marketing Group are industry experts delivering sales and marketing strategies for real estate across BC.
Chad and Megan are here to discuss:
→ How Ace continues to grow, their value adds, and partnership with Oakwyn Realty.
→ Affordability vs amenities, the positive of ski resort areas, and strata fee changes to try and push...2024-04-2342 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast61: Breaking Down the Bank of Canada Rate Hold with with BCREA Chief Economist Brendon OgmundsonEpisode 61: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brendon Ogmundson. Brendon is the Chief Economist at BCREA (BC Real Estate Association) from Vancouver, BC, who's specializes in housing market analysis and macroeconomic forecasting, and is a member of the BC Ministry of Finance’s Economic Forecast Council. Brendon was also recently named one of the most influential economists in BC by Business in Vancouver.
Brendon is here to discuss:
→ The recent rate hold by the Bank of Canada (BoC), projections for the remainder of 2024, and if he would cut rates right now if given the power...2024-04-1648 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast61: Breaking Down the Bank of Canada Rate Hold with with BCREA Chief Economist Brendon OgmundsonEpisode 61: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brendon Ogmundson. Brendon is the Chief Economist at BCREA (BC Real Estate Association) from Vancouver, BC, who's specializes in housing market analysis and macroeconomic forecasting, and is a member of the BC Ministry of Finance’s Economic Forecast Council. Brendon was also recently named one of the most influential economists in BC by Business in Vancouver.
Brendon is here to discuss:
→ The recent rate hold by the Bank of Canada (BoC), projections for the remainder of 2024, and if he would cut rates right now if given the power...2024-04-1648 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast60: The Future of Wineries in the Okanagan with Quail's Gate Winery Founder Ben StewartEpisode 60: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ben Stewart. Ben is the Founder of Quails' Gate Winery from West Kelowna, BC, who's been in the wine business for almost 45 years. Born and raised in West Kelowna, Ben has also been MLA Kelowna West since 2018, and is a Transportation & Infrastructure Critic in the BC legislative assembly.
Ben is here to discuss:
→ How the bad weather events are impacting the wineries in the Okanagan and the future of wineries in the region.
→ The wine and beer war happening between BC and Alberta.
→ The legislation changes...2024-04-0954 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast60: The Future of Wineries in the Okanagan with Quail's Gate Winery Founder Ben StewartEpisode 60: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ben Stewart. Ben is the Founder of Quails' Gate Winery from West Kelowna, BC, who's been in the wine business for almost 45 years. Born and raised in West Kelowna, Ben has also been MLA Kelowna West since 2018, and is a Transportation & Infrastructure Critic in the BC legislative assembly.
Ben is here to discuss:
→ How the bad weather events are impacting the wineries in the Okanagan and the future of wineries in the region.
→ The wine and beer war happening between BC and Alberta.
→ The legislation changes...2024-04-0954 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast59: How Commercial Lending is Impacting the Every Day Consumer with Will PigottEpisode 59: Matt and Taylor are joined by Will Pigott. Will is currently an Associate Director and Team Lead at Scotiabank from Kelowna, BC, who will be transitioning into a Commercial Realtor in the summer of 2024. Will has spent the last 7 years covering Northern BC and the Okanagan as a Commercial Banker, and will be looking to leverage this experience and network connections to serve his clients.
Will is here to discuss:
→ The changes to the Basel Framework (international regulatory standards for banks) after the latest financial crisis in 2023 and how that affects a lenders abi...2024-04-0245 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast59: How Commercial Lending is Impacting the Every Day Consumer with Will PigottEpisode 59: Matt and Taylor are joined by Will Pigott. Will is currently an Associate Director and Team Lead at Scotiabank from Kelowna, BC, who will be transitioning into a Commercial Realtor in the summer of 2024. Will has spent the last 7 years covering Northern BC and the Okanagan as a Commercial Banker, and will be looking to leverage this experience and network connections to serve his clients.
Will is here to discuss:
→ The changes to the Basel Framework (international regulatory standards for banks) after the latest financial crisis in 2023 and how that affects a lenders abi...2024-04-0245 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast58: Mastering Real Estate Investing with Patrick Francey, CEO of Real Estate Investment Network (REIN)Episode 58: Matt and Taylor are joined by Patrick Francey. Patrick is the CEO of the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) and a multi-business owner from Edmonton, Alberta. Patrick brings over 40 years of expertise to the show and is considered a luminary in real estate investment education, entrepreneurship, personal and professional development. A gifted speaker and coach, he is also the host of "The Everyday Millionaire" podcast, and one of Matt's influences in real estate.
Patrick is here to discuss:
→ How REIN teaches Canadians to invest in real estate and the similarities successful investors have wit...2024-03-2642 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast58: Mastering Real Estate Investing with Patrick Francey, CEO of Real Estate Investment Network (REIN)Episode 58: Matt and Taylor are joined by Patrick Francey. Patrick is the CEO of the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) and a multi-business owner from Edmonton, Alberta. Patrick brings over 40 years of expertise to the show and is considered a luminary in real estate investment education, entrepreneurship, personal and professional development. A gifted speaker and coach, he is also the host of "The Everyday Millionaire" podcast, and one of Matt's influences in real estate.
Patrick is here to discuss:
→ How REIN teaches Canadians to invest in real estate and the similarities successful investors have wit...2024-03-2642 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast57: Becoming a Mortgage Industry Titan with BRX Mortgage and ILMB's Scott PeckfordEpisode 57: Matt and Taylor are joined by Scott Peckford. Scott is the Founder of BRX Mortgage and the I Love Mortgage Brokering Podcast from Kelowna, BC. Being in the mortgage industry since 2006, Scott has never been scared to take risks and try new things, building multiple successful businesses including the VIP Club and the 10 Loans a Month Training Academy, which makes him one of the most influential people in the Canadian mortgage industry.
Scott is here to discuss:
→ How he's managed to build multiple successful businesses and the power of investing in coaching.
→ Why h...2024-03-1937 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast57: Becoming a Mortgage Industry Titan with BRX Mortgage and ILMB's Scott PeckfordEpisode 57: Matt and Taylor are joined by Scott Peckford. Scott is the Founder of BRX Mortgage and the I Love Mortgage Brokering Podcast from Kelowna, BC. Being in the mortgage industry since 2006, Scott has never been scared to take risks and try new things, building multiple successful businesses including the VIP Club and the 10 Loans a Month Training Academy, which makes him one of the most influential people in the Canadian mortgage industry.
Scott is here to discuss:
→ How he's managed to build multiple successful businesses and the power of investing in coaching.
→ Why h...2024-03-1937 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast56: Interior Design at Your Fingertips with Palette Archives' Amanda HamiltonEpisode 56: Matt and Taylor are joined by Amanda Hamilton. Amanda is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and Interior Designer based in Calgary, Alberta. Founder and Creative Director of Amanda Hamilton Interior Design, Palette Archives and 3 Ft. Nothing Construction, Amanda’s unorthodox approach to both design and business has made her one of the most sought-after creative minds in Canada.
Amanda is here to discuss:
→ How she manages to run multiple successful businesses and her newest business venture that's in the works.
→ Personal development, book publishing, and work/life balance.
→ And the best investment and bigge...2024-03-1239 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast56: Interior Design at Your Fingertips with Palette Archives' Amanda HamiltonEpisode 56: Matt and Taylor are joined by Amanda Hamilton. Amanda is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and Interior Designer based in Calgary, Alberta. Founder and Creative Director of Amanda Hamilton Interior Design, Palette Archives and 3 Ft. Nothing Construction, Amanda’s unorthodox approach to both design and business has made her one of the most sought-after creative minds in Canada.
Amanda is here to discuss:
→ How she manages to run multiple successful businesses and her newest business venture that's in the works.
→ Personal development, book publishing, and work/life balance.
→ And the best investment and bigge...2024-03-1239 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast55: Simplifying Real Estate Law with Montgomery Miles and Stone Law Firm's Peter BorszczEpisode 55: Matt and Taylor are joined by Peter Borszcz. Peter is a Lawyer and partner at Montgomery Miles and Stone Law Firm from Kelowna, BC, working with clients, developers and businesspersons in the acquisition and sale of real estate and business assets. Peter is also a legal-update instructor for the Real Estate Council of British Columbia and teaches both Commercial Legal Update and Residential Legal Update to real estate licensees across the province.
Peter is here to discuss:
→ The BC short-term rental (STR) legislation and what to consider if you're looking at purchasing leased lan...2024-03-0556 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast55: Simplifying Real Estate Law with Montgomery Miles and Stone Law Firm's Peter BorszczEpisode 55: Matt and Taylor are joined by Peter Borszcz. Peter is a Lawyer and partner at Montgomery Miles and Stone Law Firm from Kelowna, BC, working with clients, developers and businesspersons in the acquisition and sale of real estate and business assets. Peter is also a legal-update instructor for the Real Estate Council of British Columbia and teaches both Commercial Legal Update and Residential Legal Update to real estate licensees across the province.
Peter is here to discuss:
→ The BC short-term rental (STR) legislation and what to consider if you're looking at purchasing leased lan...2024-03-0556 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast54: The Road to Financial Independence Via Entrepreneurship with The Invested Entrepreneur's Brandon Love & Tom MoffatEpisode 54: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brandon Love and Tom Moffat, both Mortgage Brokers at Northshore Mortgage Group from Burlington, Ontario. Brandon and Tom also co-host 2 podcasts, The Invested Entrepreneur, which helps consumers achieve financial freedom, and Commission Breath, which provides tactical information for Mortgage Brokers to scale their business.
Brandon & Tom are here to discuss:
→ What led them to entrepreneurship and the common threads they've seen with successful entrepreneurs.
→ How they're advising clients right now when it comes to mortgage terms and rate types.
→ And the most powerful strategy to start i...2024-02-2744 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast54: The Road to Financial Independence Via Entrepreneurship with The Invested Entrepreneur's Brandon Love & Tom MoffatEpisode 54: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brandon Love and Tom Moffat, both Mortgage Brokers at Northshore Mortgage Group from Burlington, Ontario. Brandon and Tom also co-host 2 podcasts, The Invested Entrepreneur, which helps consumers achieve financial freedom, and Commission Breath, which provides tactical information for Mortgage Brokers to scale their business.
Brandon & Tom are here to discuss:
→ What led them to entrepreneurship and the common threads they've seen with successful entrepreneurs.
→ How they're advising clients right now when it comes to mortgage terms and rate types.
→ And the most powerful strategy to start i...2024-02-2744 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast53: Battling Misconceptions of Home Appraisals with DS Appraisers' Taylor DedoraEpisode 53: Matt and Taylor are joined by Taylor Dedora, AACI. Taylor is the Owner of DS Appraisers from Coldstream, BC, who was born and raised in Vernon. Taylor has been an appraiser since 2008, and bought DS Appraisers in 2018.
Taylor is here to discuss:
→ The difference between BC assessments and appraisals.
→ How appraisals play a vital role in the real estate process and ensure fair, unbiased outcomes.
→ And why not all properties need to cashflow when you're investing in real estate.
DS Appraisers Website: www.dsappraisers.com
DS Appra...2024-02-2047 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast53: Battling Misconceptions of Home Appraisals with DS Appraisers' Taylor DedoraEpisode 53: Matt and Taylor are joined by Taylor Dedora, AACI. Taylor is the Owner of DS Appraisers from Coldstream, BC, who was born and raised in Vernon. Taylor has been an appraiser since 2008, and bought DS Appraisers in 2018.
Taylor is here to discuss:
→ The difference between BC assessments and appraisals.
→ How appraisals play a vital role in the real estate process and ensure fair, unbiased outcomes.
→ And why not all properties need to cashflow when you're investing in real estate.
DS Appraisers Website: www.dsappraisers.com
DS Appra...2024-02-2047 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast52: Maximize Your Savings This Tax Season with Watson CPA Services' Nicole WatsonEpisode 52: Matt and Taylor are joined by Nicole Watson, CA, CPA, TEP. Nicole is the Owner and Founder of Watson Chartered Professional Accountant Services Inc. from Kelowna, BC, which provides specialized tax advisory and compliance services clients and other CPA firms across Canada. Nicole has over 20 years of accounting experience, and has been Taylor's accountant for years.
Nicole is here to discuss:
→ GST, CPP, dividends, when to incorporate, tax penalties, and tax deferral.
→ How pre-planning for your taxes and estate can optimize your financials.
→ And the tax changes that have been made for the...2024-02-1345 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast52: Maximize Your Savings This Tax Season with Watson CPA Services' Nicole WatsonEpisode 52: Matt and Taylor are joined by Nicole Watson, CA, CPA, TEP. Nicole is the Owner and Founder of Watson Chartered Professional Accountant Services Inc. from Kelowna, BC, which provides specialized tax advisory and compliance services clients and other CPA firms across Canada. Nicole has over 20 years of accounting experience, and has been Taylor's accountant for years.
Nicole is here to discuss:
→ GST, CPP, dividends, when to incorporate, tax penalties, and tax deferral.
→ How pre-planning for your taxes and estate can optimize your financials.
→ And the tax changes that have been made for the...2024-02-1345 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast51: Thriving in Adversity as an Entrepreneur with How to Host's Amanda Van Der LeeEpisode 51: Matt and Taylor are joined by Amanda Van Der Lee. Amanda is the Founder and CEO of How to Host from Kelowna, BC, and it's offshoot companies, How to Style Inc. and Sparkling Stays Inc. How to Host has become a top-rated luxury vacation rental management brand, renowned for its exceptional service and remarkable results, which thrives off of the self-sustaining How to Host ecosystem.
Amanda is here to discuss:
→ How she founded How to Host and it's offshoot companies, How to Style Inc. & Sparkling Stays.
→ The effect of the short-term rental (STR) l...2024-02-0647 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast51: Thriving in Adversity as an Entrepreneur with How to Host's Amanda Van Der LeeEpisode 51: Matt and Taylor are joined by Amanda Van Der Lee. Amanda is the Founder and CEO of How to Host from Kelowna, BC, and it's offshoot companies, How to Style Inc. and Sparkling Stays Inc. How to Host has become a top-rated luxury vacation rental management brand, renowned for its exceptional service and remarkable results, which thrives off of the self-sustaining How to Host ecosystem.
Amanda is here to discuss:
→ How she founded How to Host and it's offshoot companies, How to Style Inc. & Sparkling Stays.
→ The effect of the short-term rental (STR) l...2024-02-0647 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast50: Celebrating 50 Episodes and Our First Birthday!Episode 50: Matt and Taylor are no longer rookie podcasters! This week, they hit the half-century episode mark, and also come up on 1 full year of podcasting! This calls for celebration for hitting a goal, reflecting on the last year, and planning for the future.
Matt and Taylor discuss:
→ How thankful they are to listeners and their inner circles for their continued support.
→ Reflecting on life and business from the past year.
→ And what they've learned from podcasting and how it's created relationships and opportunities.
To get the Vivid Vision PD...2024-01-2329 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast50: Celebrating 50 Episodes and Our First Birthday!Episode 50: Matt and Taylor are no longer rookie podcasters! This week, they hit the half-century episode mark, and also come up on 1 full year of podcasting! This calls for celebration for hitting a goal, reflecting on the last year, and planning for the future.
Matt and Taylor discuss:
→ How thankful they are to listeners and their inner circles for their continued support.
→ Reflecting on life and business from the past year.
→ And what they've learned from podcasting and how it's created relationships and opportunities.
To get the Vivid Vision PD...2024-01-2329 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast49: An Extremely Unique Approach to Business, Mindset, and Life with H2H Media's Nicholas KusmichEpisode 49: Matt and Taylor are joined by Nicholas Kusmich. Nic is the Founder of the H2H Media Group from Kelowna, BC, is best known as a Leading Digital Advertising Strategist and for having the highest ROI's in the industry (up to 30,973.32%). He has generated over $600M in revenue by creating advertising campaigns that don’t suck and allows you to generate qualified leads without a funnel.
Nic is here to discuss:
→ How he schedules his time, the business practices he follows, and "hacking the system".
→ How pushing yourself with outside-the-box experiences can lead to...2024-01-161h 00Kelowna Real Estate Podcast49: An Extremely Unique Approach to Business, Mindset, and Life with H2H Media's Nicholas KusmichEpisode 49: Matt and Taylor are joined by Nicholas Kusmich. Nic is the Founder of the H2H Media Group from Kelowna, BC, is best known as a Leading Digital Advertising Strategist and for having the highest ROI's in the industry (up to 30,973.32%). He has generated over $600M in revenue by creating advertising campaigns that don’t suck and allows you to generate qualified leads without a funnel.
Nic is here to discuss:
→ How he schedules his time, the business practices he follows, and "hacking the system".
→ How pushing yourself with outside-the-box experiences can lead to...2024-01-161h 00Kelowna Real Estate Podcast48: An Unfiltered Conversation on Canadian Real Estate with Mr. Angry Mortgage, Ron ButlerEpisode 48: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ron Butler. Ron, a powerhouse in the Canadian mortgage industry, is a Mortgage Broker and the Founder of Butler Mortgage from Toronto, Ontario. Ron also hosts his own podcast, Angry Mortgage, and has a huge social media presence across all platforms.
Ron is here to discuss:
→ The role of politics in real estate.
→ How foreign money and international students have affected the Canadian real estate market.
→ And what land transfer tax is actually used for.
Butler Mortgage Website: www.butlermortgage.ca
Ro...2024-01-0939 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast48: An Unfiltered Conversation on Canadian Real Estate with Mr. Angry Mortgage, Ron ButlerEpisode 48: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ron Butler. Ron, a powerhouse in the Canadian mortgage industry, is a Mortgage Broker and the Founder of Butler Mortgage from Toronto, Ontario. Ron also hosts his own podcast, Angry Mortgage, and has a huge social media presence across all platforms.
Ron is here to discuss:
→ The role of politics in real estate.
→ How foreign money and international students have affected the Canadian real estate market.
→ And what land transfer tax is actually used for.
Butler Mortgage Website: www.butlermortgage.ca
Ro...2024-01-0939 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast47: Maximizing Rebates and Energy Efficiency in Your Home with Total Home Solutions’ Gilles LesageEpisode 47: Matt and Taylor are joined by Gilles Lesage. Gilles is the Owner of Total Home Solutions from Kelowna, BC, who started out as an Accredited Home Inspector in 2004, and then became a Certified Energy Advisor in 2005. Total Home Solutions is an officially licensed Service Organization through Natural Resources Canada to deliver EnerGuide Rating Service® and ENERGYSTAR for New Homes® in BC and Alberta since 2012.
Gilles is here to discuss:
→ What the Greener Home Grant and BC Step programs are.
→ How they help clients make their homes as "green" as possible and find rebates...2024-01-0246 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast47: Maximizing Rebates and Energy Efficiency in Your Home with Total Home Solutions’ Gilles LesageEpisode 47: Matt and Taylor are joined by Gilles Lesage. Gilles is the Owner of Total Home Solutions from Kelowna, BC, who started out as an Accredited Home Inspector in 2004, and then became a Certified Energy Advisor in 2005. Total Home Solutions is an officially licensed Service Organization through Natural Resources Canada to deliver EnerGuide Rating Service® and ENERGYSTAR for New Homes® in BC and Alberta since 2012.
Gilles is here to discuss:
→ What the Greener Home Grant and BC Step programs are.
→ How they help clients make their homes as "green" as possible and find rebates...2024-01-0246 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast46: Vernon and Area Commercial Real Estate with Century 21’s Graeme MaGeeEpisode 46: Matt and Taylor are joined by Graeme MaGee. Graeme does Commercial and Residential Sales and Property Management, specializing in Commercial Real Estate, Leasing and Sales with Century 21 from Vernon, BC, and has been servicing Vernon and the surrounding area for 17 years, managing thousands of residential and commercial properties along the way.
Graeme is here to discuss:
→ The Vernon and area real estate market.
→ Commercial leasing and sales.
→ And why you should look at Vernon for your next investing opportunity.
Graeme MaGee's Email: graeme.magee@century21.ca
Graeme...2023-12-1945 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast46: Vernon and Area Commercial Real Estate with Century 21’s Graeme MaGeeEpisode 46: Matt and Taylor are joined by Graeme MaGee. Graeme does Commercial and Residential Sales and Property Management, specializing in Commercial Real Estate, Leasing and Sales with Century 21 from Vernon, BC, and has been servicing Vernon and the surrounding area for 17 years, managing thousands of residential and commercial properties along the way.
Graeme is here to discuss:
→ The Vernon and area real estate market.
→ Commercial leasing and sales.
→ And why you should look at Vernon for your next investing opportunity.
Graeme MaGee's Email: graeme.magee@century21.ca
Graeme...2023-12-1945 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast45: Eminence at Knox Mountain with Meridian Development’s Karl Miller and EPIC Real Estate’s Scott BrownEpisode 45: Matt and Taylor are joined by Karl Miller and Scott Brown. Karl is the Co-Founder & CEO of Meridian Development Corp from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Scott is the CD/PPEO of EPIC Real Estate Solutions and Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd from Vancouver, BC. Karl and Scott have partnered for Kelowna's Eminence at Knox Mountain project, which blends tranquillity with urban convenience.
Karl & Scott are here to discuss:
→ The Eminence at Knox Mountain project and what makes it unique.
→ How the cost of development has increased.
→ And why virtue signalling can actuall...2023-12-1252 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast45: Eminence at Knox Mountain with Meridian Development’s Karl Miller and EPIC Real Estate’s Scott BrownEpisode 45: Matt and Taylor are joined by Karl Miller and Scott Brown. Karl is the Co-Founder & CEO of Meridian Development Corp from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Scott is the CD/PPEO of EPIC Real Estate Solutions and Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd from Vancouver, BC. Karl and Scott have partnered for Kelowna's Eminence at Knox Mountain project, which blends tranquillity with urban convenience.
Karl & Scott are here to discuss:
→ The Eminence at Knox Mountain project and what makes it unique.
→ How the cost of development has increased.
→ And why virtue signalling can actuall...2023-12-1252 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast44: Big White Real Estate with Duval Management’s Michael ThompsonEpisode 44: Matt and Taylor are joined by Michael Thompson. Michael is the Business Development and a Co-Founder of Duval Property Management from Kelowna, BC, a dynamic full-service property management company specializing in both short-term and long-term rentals, with a primary focus on Big White Ski Resort and it's vacation rental market.
Michael is here to discuss:
→ The current Big White market for both locals and investors.
→ The master plan for Big White and where it wants to grow.
→ And how Big White is trying to up it's amenities game to be a year-ro...2023-12-0541 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast44: Big White Real Estate with Duval Management’s Michael ThompsonEpisode 44: Matt and Taylor are joined by Michael Thompson. Michael is the Business Development and a Co-Founder of Duval Property Management from Kelowna, BC, a dynamic full-service property management company specializing in both short-term and long-term rentals, with a primary focus on Big White Ski Resort and it's vacation rental market.
Michael is here to discuss:
→ The current Big White market for both locals and investors.
→ The master plan for Big White and where it wants to grow.
→ And how Big White is trying to up it's amenities game to be a year-ro...2023-12-0541 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast43: Changing the Future of Real Estate with Vantage West’s AJ HazziEpisode 43: Matt and Taylor are joined by AJ Hazzi. AJ is the Founder and Associate Broker of Vantage West Realty Inc. from Kelowna, BC, the #1 recommended Kelowna real estate agency by Shark Tank investor and industry mogul, Barbara Corcoran, with a brokerage model that many hail as the future of real estate.
AJ is here to discuss:
→ How he started his career and founded Vantage.
→ His personal and business mindsets and how he sets goals.
→ And his plans for the expansion of Vantage.
Vantage West Website: www.vantagewestrealty.com
...2023-11-281h 00Kelowna Real Estate Podcast43: Changing the Future of Real Estate with Vantage West’s AJ HazziEpisode 43: Matt and Taylor are joined by AJ Hazzi. AJ is the Founder and Associate Broker of Vantage West Realty Inc. from Kelowna, BC, the #1 recommended Kelowna real estate agency by Shark Tank investor and industry mogul, Barbara Corcoran, with a brokerage model that many hail as the future of real estate.
AJ is here to discuss:
→ How he started his career and founded Vantage.
→ His personal and business mindsets and how he sets goals.
→ And his plans for the expansion of Vantage.
Vantage West Website: www.vantagewestrealty.com
...2023-11-281h 00Kelowna Real Estate Podcast42: Pre-Construction Investing and Development in the Okanagan with MLA Okanagan’s Taylor MusseauEpisode 42: Matt and Taylor are joined by Taylor Musseau. Taylor is a Partner and EVP of Sales and Marketing for MLA Okanagan from Kelowna, BC, who started in real estate 15 years ago during the 2008 crisis, and now helps developer clients bring their pre-construction projects to life in the Okanagan Valley.
Taylor is here to discuss:
→ How she's been shaping projects in the Okanagan.
→ How the short-term rental (STR) legislation is affecting developers.
→ And the market in general and where she would be looking to invest next.
MLA Okanagan Website...2023-11-2053 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast42: Pre-Construction Investing and Development in the Okanagan with MLA Okanagan’s Taylor MusseauEpisode 42: Matt and Taylor are joined by Taylor Musseau. Taylor is a Partner and EVP of Sales and Marketing for MLA Okanagan from Kelowna, BC, who started in real estate 15 years ago during the 2008 crisis, and now helps developer clients bring their pre-construction projects to life in the Okanagan Valley.
Taylor is here to discuss:
→ How she's been shaping projects in the Okanagan.
→ How the short-term rental (STR) legislation is affecting developers.
→ And the market in general and where she would be looking to invest next.
MLA Okanagan Website...2023-11-2053 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast41: Debunking the Myths of Private Lending with Shelter Lending’s Jayson ZilkieEpisode 41: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jayson Zilkie. Jayson is a Partner and the VP of Business Development at Shelter Lending from West Kelowna, BC, who also served as a West Kelowna City Counsellor from 2018-2022.
Jayson is here to discuss:
→ Common use-cases of private lenders and how they help clients.
→ Private lending regulations and how you can safely invest in a private lender.
→ And what lead him to running for city council and his plans for the new year.
Shelter Lending Website: www.shelterlanding.ca
Jayson...2023-11-1446 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast41: Debunking the Myths of Private Lending with Shelter Lending’s Jayson ZilkieEpisode 41: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jayson Zilkie. Jayson is a Partner and the VP of Business Development at Shelter Lending from West Kelowna, BC, who also served as a West Kelowna City Counsellor from 2018-2022.
Jayson is here to discuss:
→ Common use-cases of private lenders and how they help clients.
→ Private lending regulations and how you can safely invest in a private lender.
→ And what lead him to running for city council and his plans for the new year.
Shelter Lending Website: www.shelterlanding.ca
Jayson...2023-11-1446 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast40: The Future of Short-Term Rentals, STR, in Kelowna with Keys to Kelowna’s Deana SteeleEpisode 40: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Deana Steele. Deana is the President of Keys to Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, which manages the top vacation rental properties in the Central Okanagan & discreetly hosts VIPs and public figures.
Deana is here to discuss:
→ The recent short-term rental, STR, legislation passed in BC.
→ The importance of the city council meeting on November 21st.
→ And starting her own podcast.
Deana's 1st KRE Appearance in Episode 16: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-16-living-in-luxury-with-deana-steele/
Keys to Kelowna Website: www.keystokel...2023-11-0750 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast40: The Future of Short-Term Rentals, STR, in Kelowna with Keys to Kelowna’s Deana SteeleEpisode 40: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Deana Steele. Deana is the President of Keys to Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, which manages the top vacation rental properties in the Central Okanagan & discreetly hosts VIPs and public figures.
Deana is here to discuss:
→ The recent short-term rental, STR, legislation passed in BC.
→ The importance of the city council meeting on November 21st.
→ And starting her own podcast.
Deana's 1st KRE Appearance in Episode 16: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-16-living-in-luxury-with-deana-steele/
Keys to Kelowna Website: www.keystokel...2023-11-0750 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast39: Big City Problem Solving with Kelowna Director of Planning and Development Ryan SmithEpisode 39: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ryan Smith. Ryan is Kelowna's Director of Planning and Development from Kelowna, BC, one of the busiest planning and development teams in Canada. Ryan has worked for the city of Kelowna for more than 20 years, and won numerous awards for leadership, volunteerism, and his commitment to helping others.
Ryan is here to discuss:
→ The recent short-term rental legislation passed in BC.
→ Broken infrastructure and mis-alignment across levels of government.
→ And how they're trying to tackle the city's problems as a growing community.
City o...2023-10-3153 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast39: Big City Problem Solving with Kelowna Director of Planning and Development Ryan SmithEpisode 39: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ryan Smith. Ryan is Kelowna's Director of Planning and Development from Kelowna, BC, one of the busiest planning and development teams in Canada. Ryan has worked for the city of Kelowna for more than 20 years, and won numerous awards for leadership, volunteerism, and his commitment to helping others.
Ryan is here to discuss:
→ The recent short-term rental legislation passed in BC.
→ Broken infrastructure and mis-alignment across levels of government.
→ And how they're trying to tackle the city's problems as a growing community.
City o...2023-10-3153 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast38: How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur and the Future of Real Estate with Jason HenneberryEpisode 38: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jason Henneberry. Jason is an entrepreneurial junkie from Duncan, BC, with a passion for helping real estate and mortgage pros attract and convert more clients. He’s the creator and co-founder of several widely implemented tech and finance solutions including LenderSpotlight, The VIP Club, Strategy Hub, Fundible and BrokerHQ, while also being the co-founder and COO of Tango Financial, which funds $4.5 billion annually in mortgages.
Jason is here to discuss:
→ The times he's failed in business and what he learned from it.
→ What it takes to be a su...2023-10-2441 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast38: How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur and the Future of Real Estate with Jason HenneberryEpisode 38: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jason Henneberry. Jason is an entrepreneurial junkie from Duncan, BC, with a passion for helping real estate and mortgage pros attract and convert more clients. He’s the creator and co-founder of several widely implemented tech and finance solutions including LenderSpotlight, The VIP Club, Strategy Hub, Fundible and BrokerHQ, while also being the co-founder and COO of Tango Financial, which funds $4.5 billion annually in mortgages.
Jason is here to discuss:
→ The times he's failed in business and what he learned from it.
→ What it takes to be a su...2023-10-2441 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast37: Commercial Financing with Lakepoint Capital’s Brian StephensonEpisode 37: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brian Stephenson. Brian is the Principal & Co-Founder of Lakepoint Capital from Kelowna, BC, and used to be a Partner at Pushor Mitchell LLP. Founded in March of 2023, Lakepoint Capital helps business owners, real estate developers, and commercial investors get access to the best financing available in the market.
Brian is here to discuss:
→ The basics of commercial financing and why the lowest interest rate might not mean the lowest cost of funds.
→ How the CMHC works, their affordability criteria, and requirements.
→ And the Kelowna housing needs a...2023-10-1048 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast37: Commercial Financing with Lakepoint Capital’s Brian StephensonEpisode 37: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brian Stephenson. Brian is the Principal & Co-Founder of Lakepoint Capital from Kelowna, BC, and used to be a Partner at Pushor Mitchell LLP. Founded in March of 2023, Lakepoint Capital helps business owners, real estate developers, and commercial investors get access to the best financing available in the market.
Brian is here to discuss:
→ The basics of commercial financing and why the lowest interest rate might not mean the lowest cost of funds.
→ How the CMHC works, their affordability criteria, and requirements.
→ And the Kelowna housing needs a...2023-10-1048 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast36: ONE Varsity and Vertical Neighbourhoods with New Generation Properties' Sid LandoltEpisode 36: Matt and Taylor are joined by Sid Landolt. Sid is the President and Founder of New Generation Properties Inc. from Vancouver, BC, and one of the developers of the ONE Varsity project in downtown Kelowna. Sid is also a Co-Founder of World Housing, which provides housing for people in need around the world.
Sid is here to discuss:
→ The ONE Varsity project and creating vertical neighbourhoods.
→ The cultural impact of the university and downtown densification.
→ And how World Housing is trying to create social change in communities around the world.
...2023-10-0351 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast36: ONE Varsity and Vertical Neighbourhoods with New Generation Properties' Sid LandoltEpisode 36: Matt and Taylor are joined by Sid Landolt. Sid is the President and Founder of New Generation Properties Inc. from Vancouver, BC, and one of the developers of the ONE Varsity project in downtown Kelowna. Sid is also a Co-Founder of World Housing, which provides housing for people in need around the world.
Sid is here to discuss:
→ The ONE Varsity project and creating vertical neighbourhoods.
→ The cultural impact of the university and downtown densification.
→ And how World Housing is trying to create social change in communities around the world.
...2023-10-0351 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast35: Interest Rates and Inflation with BCREA Chief Economist Brendon OgmundsonEpisode 35: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brendon Ogmundson. Brendon is the Chief Economist at BCREA (BC Real Estate Association) from Vancouver, BC, who's specializes in housing market analysis and macroeconomic forecasting, and is a member of the BC Ministry of Finance’s Economic Forecast Council. Brendon was also recently named one of the most influential economists in BC by Business in Vancouver.
Brendon is here to discuss:
→ How interest rates impact inflation.
→ Where the government is trying to get inflation to.
→ And housing needs and affordability in BC and the Okanagan.
2023-09-2655 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast35: Interest Rates and Inflation with BCREA Chief Economist Brendon OgmundsonEpisode 35: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brendon Ogmundson. Brendon is the Chief Economist at BCREA (BC Real Estate Association) from Vancouver, BC, who's specializes in housing market analysis and macroeconomic forecasting, and is a member of the BC Ministry of Finance’s Economic Forecast Council. Brendon was also recently named one of the most influential economists in BC by Business in Vancouver.
Brendon is here to discuss:
→ How interest rates impact inflation.
→ Where the government is trying to get inflation to.
→ And housing needs and affordability in BC and the Okanagan.
2023-09-2655 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast34: The Match of the Century - Real Estate vs Traditional Investing, Part 2, with Noble Pannu Wealth Management's Stefano PannuEpisode 34: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Stefano Pannu. Stefano is the Principal Financial Advisor at Noble Pannu Wealth Management Ltd from Kelowna, BC, who is here to debate real estate vs traditional investing in a 2 part episode.
In part 2, Stefano is here to debate:
→ Tax efficiency.
→ Passive vs active investing.
→ And risk to reward.
Stefano's 1st KRE Appearance in Episode 5: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-5-stefano-pannu/
Stefano's 2nd KRE Appearance in Episode 33: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/33-stefano-pannu/
Stefano Pannu's Email: st...2023-09-1937 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast34: The Match of the Century - Real Estate vs Traditional Investing, Part 2, with Noble Pannu Wealth Management's Stefano PannuEpisode 34: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Stefano Pannu. Stefano is the Principal Financial Advisor at Noble Pannu Wealth Management Ltd from Kelowna, BC, who is here to debate real estate vs traditional investing in a 2 part episode.
In part 2, Stefano is here to debate:
→ Tax efficiency.
→ Passive vs active investing.
→ And risk to reward.
Stefano's 1st KRE Appearance in Episode 5: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-5-stefano-pannu/
Stefano's 2nd KRE Appearance in Episode 33: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/33-stefano-pannu/
Stefano Pannu's Email: st...2023-09-1937 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast33: The Match of the Century - Real Estate vs Traditional Investing, Part 1, with Noble Pannu Wealth Management's Stefano PannuEpisode 33: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Stefano Pannu. Stefano is the Principal Financial Advisor at Noble Pannu Wealth Management Ltd from Kelowna, BC, who is here to debate real estate vs traditional investing in a 2 part episode.
In part 1, Stefano is here to debate:
→ Accessibility.
→ Growth.
→ And cash flow.
Stefano's 1st KRE Appearance in Episode 5: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-5-stefano-pannu/
Stefano Pannu's Email: stefano@noblepannuwealth.com
Noble Pannu Wealth Website: www.noblepannuwealth.com
Noble Pannu Wealth Instagram: @noble_pan...2023-09-1248 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast33: The Match of the Century - Real Estate vs Traditional Investing, Part 1, with Noble Pannu Wealth Management's Stefano PannuEpisode 33: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Stefano Pannu. Stefano is the Principal Financial Advisor at Noble Pannu Wealth Management Ltd from Kelowna, BC, who is here to debate real estate vs traditional investing in a 2 part episode.
In part 1, Stefano is here to debate:
→ Accessibility.
→ Growth.
→ And cash flow.
Stefano's 1st KRE Appearance in Episode 5: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-5-stefano-pannu/
Stefano Pannu's Email: stefano@noblepannuwealth.com
Noble Pannu Wealth Website: www.noblepannuwealth.com
Noble Pannu Wealth Instagram: @noble_pan...2023-09-1248 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast32: West Kelowna 20 Years in the Future and the Official Community Plan, OCP, with West Kelowna City Councillor Steve JohnstonEpisode 32: Matt and Taylor are joined by Steve Johnston. Steve is a City Councillor from West Kelowna, BC, who's lived there for over 30 years. He is also a Director for the RDCO, the head of Residential Sales for Kelowna Ready Mix, and most importantly a husband and father.
Steve is here to discuss:
→ West Kelowna's Official Community Plan, OCP.
→ Densification, short-term rentals, and the water plant.
→ And their priorities moving forward.
Steve Johnston's Email: sjwestk@gmail.com
West Kelowna's Official Community Plan, OCP: https://www.ourwk.ca/ocp2023-09-0547 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast32: West Kelowna 20 Years in the Future and the Official Community Plan, OCP, with West Kelowna City Councillor Steve JohnstonEpisode 32: Matt and Taylor are joined by Steve Johnston. Steve is a City Councillor from West Kelowna, BC, who's lived there for over 30 years. He is also a Director for the RDCO, the head of Residential Sales for Kelowna Ready Mix, and most importantly a husband and father.
Steve is here to discuss:
→ West Kelowna's Official Community Plan, OCP.
→ Densification, short-term rentals, and the water plant.
→ And their priorities moving forward.
Steve Johnston's Email: sjwestk@gmail.com
West Kelowna's Official Community Plan, OCP: https://www.ourwk.ca/ocp2023-09-0547 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast25:Million Dollar Profits using Multi-Family Properties with Taylor AtkinsonEpisode 25: Today we learn how Taylor Atkinson just made $1,675,000 in 7 years with a multifamily project.
Today we do a deep dive on one of Taylor’s multifamily projects. He purchased in Creston BC for $1,575,000 and sold in 2023 for $3,250,000. If you want to dip your toe in multifamily investing or make a giant splash… you need to listen to this episode.
Special note * Revised episode due to strategy changed to refinanced instead of selling. The equity take out was $2,050,000. So a great capital take out than the original purchase price just 7 years earlier...2023-07-1843 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast25:Million Dollar Profits using Multi-Family Properties with Taylor AtkinsonEpisode 25: Today we learn how Taylor Atkinson just made $1,675,000 in 7 years with a multifamily project.
Today we do a deep dive on one of Taylor’s multifamily projects. He purchased in Creston BC for $1,575,000 and sold in 2023 for $3,250,000. If you want to dip your toe in multifamily investing or make a giant splash… you need to listen to this episode.
Special note * Revised episode due to strategy changed to refinanced instead of selling. The equity take out was $2,050,000. So a great capital take out than the original purchase price just 7 years earlier...2023-07-1843 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast7: Matt GrattonEpisode 7: Need a home inspection during your due diligence period. Call A Buyers Choice with Matt Gratton. He tells us his story from snowboarding, to journeyman, to home inspector and more. Migrating out west all while having an investment property in the parriers.
Matt Gratton
Email: matt.gratton@abuyerschoice.com
Instagram: @matt.inspects.abuyerschoice
Website: www.abuyerschoice.com
Taylor Atkinson
Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Matt Glen
Email: Matt...2023-03-0738 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast7: Matt GrattonEpisode 7: Need a home inspection during your due diligence period. Call A Buyers Choice with Matt Gratton. He tells us his story from snowboarding, to journeyman, to home inspector and more. Migrating out west all while having an investment property in the parriers.
Matt Gratton
Email: matt.gratton@abuyerschoice.com
Instagram: @matt.inspects.abuyerschoice
Website: www.abuyerschoice.com
Taylor Atkinson
Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Matt Glen
Email: Matt...2023-03-0738 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast6: Emily Zurrer and Becca GlenEpisode 6: Matt and Taylor try to bring their “A” game to keep up with their toughest critics, their wives. They discuss their origin stories, how they met each of us, how much they love wine and their own real estate journey’s. Becca breaks some news, talks about her career in early child education and our harrowing renovation stories. Emily looks back at her professional soccer career and what came next!
Emily Zurrer
Email: emily-zurrer.c21.ca
Instagram: @emilyzurrerrealestate
Taylor Atkinson
Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Instag...2023-02-2856 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast6: Emily Zurrer and Becca GlenEpisode 6: Matt and Taylor try to bring their “A” game to keep up with their toughest critics, their wives. They discuss their origin stories, how they met each of us, how much they love wine and their own real estate journey’s. Becca breaks some news, talks about her career in early child education and our harrowing renovation stories. Emily looks back at her professional soccer career and what came next!
Emily Zurrer
Email: emily-zurrer.c21.ca
Instagram: @emilyzurrerrealestate
Taylor Atkinson
Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Instag...2023-02-2856 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast2: Matt Glen - Award Winning Realtor, Investor and Now Podcast HostEpisode 2: Todays episode is an introduction to one of the co-hosts, Matt Glen. Matt spent his twenties working all over the province as a telephone lineman and technician. He always knew real estate was going to play a major role in his future. While he owned his own home, downtown Kelowna, actively investing in real estate didnt start until 2018. After that, his mindset shifted and it was all real estate, all the time for him. He got his license to sell real estate at the turn of the decade and hasnt looked back. He has since won multiple real estate...2023-02-0351 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast2: Matt Glen - Award Winning Realtor, Investor and Now Podcast HostEpisode 2: Todays episode is an introduction to one of the co-hosts, Matt Glen. Matt spent his twenties working all over the province as a telephone lineman and technician. He always knew real estate was going to play a major role in his future. While he owned his own home, downtown Kelowna, actively investing in real estate didnt start until 2018. After that, his mindset shifted and it was all real estate, all the time for him. He got his license to sell real estate at the turn of the decade and hasnt looked back. He has since won multiple real estate...2023-02-0351 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast1 - Taylor Atkinson - Running a Succesful Mortgage Team and Scaling to Over 70 DoorsEpisode 1: Today we get to know our very own host Taylor Atkinson. He is now scaling a successful mortgage business, but we get to learn the back ground on how he arrived here. A local to Kelowna, Taylor left to pursue an overseas life. He spent 15 years working and traveling over 70 countries. During this time he built a real estate portfolio of 73 rental doors. He has done everything from AirBnB, Infill development projects, additions, renovations, new builds, syndications, joint ventures, syndications, vendor takes backs, multi-fam, commercial etc… His obvious experience allows him to provide value to any type of cl...2023-02-0141 minKelowna Real Estate Podcast1 - Taylor Atkinson - Running a Succesful Mortgage Team and Scaling to Over 70 DoorsEpisode 1: Today we get to know our very own host Taylor Atkinson. He is now scaling a successful mortgage business, but we get to learn the back ground on how he arrived here. A local to Kelowna, Taylor left to pursue an overseas life. He spent 15 years working and traveling over 70 countries. During this time he built a real estate portfolio of 73 rental doors. He has done everything from AirBnB, Infill development projects, additions, renovations, new builds, syndications, joint ventures, syndications, vendor takes backs, multi-fam, commercial etc… His obvious experience allows him to provide value to any type of cl...2023-02-0141 min