Samantha McLean
Samantha McLean is the Co-founder and Managing Editor of Elite Agent, Australia's trusted platform for real estate news, insights, and community connection. With over 20 years in sales and marketing across respected global companies, Samantha brings practical expertise and thoughtful leadership to the industry. Since founding Elite Agent, Samantha has grown the brand from a magazine into a dynamic media hub that includes the Elevate podcast, daily newsletters, and engaging industry events. Her approachable style and genuine curiosity have earned Elite Agent recognition, including multiple Mumbrella awards for excellence. Samantha is passionate about exploring how technology, especially artificial intelligence, can improve productivity and client relationships without losing the essential human touch. She regularly discusses these topics with industry experts on the Elevate podcast. She holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney. Connect with Samantha at Elite Agent or aipoweredagents.com or visit her personal website samanthamclean.com.
Career by design: Gavin Rubinstein on cultivating high-performing teams, winning the battles and pioneering new paths in real estate
In a landscape where resilience shapes success, Gavin Rubinstein masterfully unfolds the blueprint for building high-performing teams, fostering personal growth, and pioneering innovative strategies that set the gold standard in real estate.
Beyond the transaction: Andy Reid on high performance, mastering emotional intelligence and why developing a farmer’s intuition could be your secret weapon
In an industry where early setbacks are often seen as roadblocks, Andy Reid masterfully reveals the tactics the…
The Leadership Diaries: Matthew Harvey on becoming a top-tier agent, cultivating community connection, and redefining leadership
In a world that often views leadership as goal to reach once, Matthew Harvey understands it’s an evolutionary…
Master strategist: Fiona Blayney on solving the property management talent puzzle, amplifying revenue in a turbulent market, and propelling your business forward with venture capitalist thinking
In a climate where uncertainty reigns, Fiona Blayney stands as a beacon, redefining resilience in property management, delivering…
Expressway to excellence: Taney Jain on conquering challenges, dialing into prospecting prowess, and mastering the art of leadership
Step inside the mind of Taney Jain, an agent with almost a decade of experience but a lifetime…
From novice to real estate mentor: Luke Evans on the attributes of top agents, database domination and why mentors are a must
Luke Evans, a 14-year real estate veteran with a strong mentoring ethos, has an unyielding desire to make…
Turning challenges in to triumphs: Chris Hanley on mastering soft skills, caring about your clients and bouncing back in a tough year
In a year that’s tested the mettle of even the most experienced agents, Chris Hanley leverages four decades…
A new view: Antony Catalano on lowering advertising fees, creating a property ‘superstore’, and shattering industry norms.
It's taken five and a half years, but View Media Group's Executive Chairman Antony Catalano is ready to…
Prospecting on steroids: Jo Mooney on creating valuable content, building a powerful CRM and marketing that wins listings.
Jo Mooney is quietly building a market-leading business in Cranbourne, driven by her highly effective approach to content…
Setting the Standard: John Bongiorno’s Guide to Leadership in Real Estate, Solving the Housing Crisis, and Nurturing Talent
In his remarkable four-decade career, industry legend John Bongiorno alongside James Connell has been one of the driving…
The power of AI: Beau Miller on transforming property management, growing a rent roll from scratch and setting yourself apart from the competition
Property manager, Beau Miller knows just how big of an impact AI is going to have on the…
Persistence pays: Alex Jordan on surviving the highs and lows of real estate, inviting rejection, and building your brand in competitive markets.
Recognised as Queensland's Top Agent at the 2022 AREAs, Alex Jordan shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings;…
Confronting your fears: The top 10 fears of real estate agents, and how to overcome them, with Dan Argent
Urban X Co-founder, Dan Argent talks about how agents can overcome a host of common fears, including rejection…
Michelle Stephens on standing out from the crowd, believing in yourself when you’re young and achieving success as a volume agent
For the third year in a row, Michelle Stephens has won the AREAs gong for Top Agent in…
Agency of the Year: Alex Ouwens and Nathan Casserly on overcoming adversity, making shared leadership work and the power of showing vulnerability as a leader
AREAs Agency of the Year winners Alex Ouwens and Nathan Casserly talk about their unique business model, how…
The closer: Josh Tesolin on extreme work ethic, an auction-only approach and growing team culture
AREAS NSW's number one agent Josh Tesolin talks about how he climbed to the top, why high energy…
The Leadership Diaries: Gavin Lloyd on empowering sales teams, building resilience and navigating a changing market
Trade Me Property's Head of Sales, Gavin Lloyd talks about what it takes to be a leader in…
Standing out: Will Gosse on how BresicWhitney created a story brand, broke through the noise and built a loyal following.
BresicWhitney’s COO, Will Gosse talks about how to make your agency stand out from the competition, why real…
Show time: Maz Farrelly on how to stand out from the crowd in real estate, what effective branding looks like and why smiling might earn you more money
Presenter and former TV producer, Maz Farrelly, explains what it takes to build your brand in real estate,…
Balancing AI and Humanity in real estate: The PAIRS Pathway to Success
The 30th of November last year heralded the beginning of a new industrial revolution - the age of…
Absolute Integrity: Bill Malouf on how succeed in slower markets, strengthening your weaknesses, and building career longevity
Industry legend Bill Malouf talks about how to build a client list that will keep coming back, why…
Future Crunch: Tané Hunter and Rhea Mercado on becoming more adaptable, active optimism and how technology is changing the world
Future Crunch founder Tane Hunter and Intelligent Rebellion's Rhea Mercado discuss the changing technology landscape, why businesses need…
Defining value: Mark Carter on articulating your unique worth, why you need to invest in people and the importance of the human touch
"It's those personal touchpoints, especially in a world of AI and digital, the more that you do those…
Superpowers: Jeff Turner on how AI is changing businesses, how real estate will benefit and why ‘play’ is necessary in a fast-changing world
Jeff Turner will be one of the headline presenters at Elite Retreat in Bali in July, where he…
Money, money, money: Dan Argent on planning your financial future, the once-in-a-decade opportunity for agents and how to pay off a mortgage in under five years
UrbanX founder, Dan Argent shares his insights on how agents can build true wealth, why you should look…
Finding your tribe: Tim Duggan on building an agency people adore, creating strong communities and turning good ideas into great ones
Junkee founder, Tim Duggan shares his insights on building strong communities around businesses, the power of content and…
Talent Magnet: Brock Fisher on How to attract, train, and retain top property managers for your agency
Retaining property managers is tough in the current climate, but with the right onboarding process and better training…
The opportunity ahead: Mark McLeod on growing your business in a soft market, nurturing leads and how to improve profitability
Mark McLeod tells us why lead nurturing is as important as lead generation and where to find opportunities…
Crunch time: Evan Thornley on the real reason property prices are unaffordable, fixing the housing crisis and what the downturn means for agents
Evan Thornley tells us about the key driver behind the escalating housing crisis, the misconceptions surrounding the rental…
The deal: Marty Fox on work ethic, success and building a brand
Marty Fox has always challenged the status quo and pushed the boundaries of opportunity. It's an approach that…
The nature of work is changing, are you ready to adapt?
Last week speaking at WIRE, one of my final slides said, “AQ is the new EQ”.
The Deal: Marty Fox on building a brand on social media, selling luxury property and how to launch your career
CEO of WHITEFOX Real Estate, Marty Fox, talks about how to grow your brand and your business using…
Building an audience: Joel Maher on the power of social media, building trust and the most effective strategies in 2023
Digital marketing expert and former agent Joel Maher shares his insights on how agents can effectively use digital…
Samantha McLean: How to build your personal empire without hiring a single human
Notable events in the year 2022 were Kim Kardashian wearing Marilyn Monroe's dress to the Met Gala and…
Investing ahead of the curve: Mark Kentwell on investing in yourself, the power of auctions and taking the next step as an agent
Leading principal Mark Kentwell talks about investing in yourself and why you need to start managing your career…