Search Results for: Fiona Blayney
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Elite Agent TV
Your Business Exit Isn’t the End — It’s Your Next Chapter
Let’s be honest, most of us don’t like thinking about what happens when we’re no longer around. The word “exit” itself makes many people wince—it sounds so… final. And a bit negative, right? But here’s the thing: planning for leadership transition isn’t admitting defeat or waving the white flag; it’s actually one of the smartest business moves you can make.…
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Elite Agent
The changing face of real estate influence: Behind the lists
Looking back through our Industry Influencer lists since 2017, one thing stands out – what we value as leadership in the real estate industry has changed fundamentally. Now that we’ve been able to quickly analyse data (thanks to generative AI) from these lists over a long period of time, it’s worth pulling some threads together and creating a story. First,…
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National
Top 50 Australian Residential Real Estate Industry Influencers 2024
What a year it's been for real estate - From AI-powered platforms reshaping the industry to market-shifting policy changes and record-breaking sales, 2024 has delivered more than its share of surprises.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Unlock the power of numbers to revolutionise your business
In the real estate world, numbers can be a game-changer, and Fiona Blayney, founder of Real+, explains why basic maths can make or break your business.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Peter Hooymans: Coaching, Culture, and Calculated Risks – A 30-Year Real Estate Journey
How much of your current strategy is driven by luck, and how much by taking deliberate actions? According to Peter Hooymans, the founder and chief executive officer of Melbourne Real Estate, success is about perseverance, innovation, and strategic decision-making.
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Real Estate News
Our top picks from the AREC 2024 Expo Hall
The Expo Hall at AREC is always a hit with principals, agents, and property managers, and this year was no different. Attendees were spoilt for choice, whether seeking cutting-edge solutions to streamline property management or fresh strategies to boost sales leads and listings. Innovation was in full swing, networking was buzzing, and many exhibitor stands enticed visitors with treats like…
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Real Estate News
Sophie Lyon takes on a new role at Real+
Leadership and property management expert Sophie Lyon has joined national training and consulting platform Real+, with a goal of helping leaders take the next step in their career.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ryan Reynolds and Ryan Serhant headline AREC24
Hollywood celebrity and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds and high-profile US agent Ryan Serhant will be amongst some of the big names headlining this year's Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC) on the Gold Coast.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The top 50 residential real estate influencers for 2023
There is rarely a dull day in real estate. From mergers and acquisitions, record sales and the AI boom, 2023 has once again been a year for the record books.Â
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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 a masterclass in talent acquisition and revenue growth that turns challenging conditions into a launching pad for business success.
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Elite Agent
Alexandra Haggarty: Creating safe havens for domestic violence survivors
Alexandra Haggarty doesn’t just help change lives, she potentially helps save them.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Spring cleaning your business: dust off inefficiencies and find hidden treasures
Spring is here! We’re all getting excited to get out of our trackies, off the lounge and throw on some cleaning music… No? Just me?Â
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CONTRIBUTORS
Ask Jo: What steps can our PM agency put in place to maximise personal safety?
As a property management business owner, you cannot simply assume that your team are safe while they are working.
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Real Estate News
Sad day as :Different goes into voluntary administration
Australian PropTech company :Different has gone into voluntary administration, with KPMG set to sell the platform’s assets and intellectual property.
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Real Estate Agent Events
Cyber security for real estate agencies
Trust is the bedrock of every successful real estate agency and in today’s world of data breaches, that trust must now extend to digital trust, according to an expert.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Fiona Blayney: silencing digital distractions
Balancing work and family while working from home can be difficult, especially with constant digital distractions. Fiona Blayney offers her top three tips for reducing distractions and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Fiona Blayney: the art of responsible leadership
I recently met a friend for lunch, and what we discussed resonated with me long after I digested the delicious poke bowl I ordered.
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OPINION
Fiona Blayney: how a single word can influence your success this year
I’m a Dragon, and before you’re quick to agree, which Dragon do you think I am referring to? I’m talking about the Chinese zodiac sign.
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Elite Agent
How to make the most of the hours in your day: Caroline Bolderston
One of the laments regularly heard in real estate is that there is never enough time in the day, says Coach Caroline Bolderston. How well are you managing your diary?
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OPINION
Four hidden benefits of flexible working
Sometimes you can go into a team meeting with a plan and come out with an entirely different outcome than what you anticipated.
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OPINION
Fiona Blayney:Â The silver linings playbook
Sometimes it can be hard to find the silver lining when you fail at something. But as Fiona Blayney explains, there are some steps you can take to make the best of a bad situation.
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Real Estate Agent Events
Rex saves agents time with all the best insights from AREC
Are you still buzzing from the AREC conference on the Gold Coast? And are you still trying to remember that wonderful piece of advice you forgot to write down?
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OPINION
Fiona Blayney: calling time on unnecessary tech
I wear an analogue watch. You know, the old school variety with a face and hands. I love my watch. I love the weight of it on my arm, how it doubles as a piece of jewellery and how when I bought it many moons ago, I felt just a little bit fancy. Unfortunately, though, our love story is peppered…
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Real Estate News
Top takeaways from AREC 2021 – Day 1
For the first time, AREC’s program combined three key industry-specific streams – residential sales, property management and mortgage broking. At the halfway point of the two-day event, we thought we’d share our top 10 takeaways from Day 1.
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Real Estate News
Only virtual tickets remaining for AREC 2021 as on-site allocation exhausted
It’s less than a week until AREC 2021 kicks off and organisers have reported that on-site tickets for the recent have now sold out.
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Real Estate News
The coast is clear for AREC’s return next month
This year’s Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC) is kicking off next month, with 43 speakers from Australia and overseas booked for the two-day event on the Gold Coast.
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Elite Agent
Fiona Blayney: Treading a new path
Fiona Blayney reflects on the tumultuous year that was 2020, what she learnt from it and why two simple questions will help you plan the remainder of the year ahead and make better connections with your clients.
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Elite Agent
Leaders: Take a break…
As the months of 2020 wore on, the faces of those staring back at me through the ‘Zoom portal’ started to change. The make-up was removed and the coffee levels increased. The language being used, the rhythm of the dialogue, the speed of decision making, the questioning of self, the level of support required, all slowly started to resemble that…
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Brand Editorial
Fiona Blayney: Balancing tech and the human touch
Fiona Blayney will be speaking at Prop20 in March and April. To register for this event visit proprea.com.au. What is your primary passion in the real estate industry? I enjoy the work I do with my coaching clients to positively impact their businesses. I suppose you could say I’m passionate about people, property, purpose and potential. What topic(s) will you be…
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EPM: First Person
How to make Mission 2020 into Mission Possible
When people have asked me in recent months how I am, one of my go-to responses has been ‘excitedly exhausted’. While 2019 won’t go down in the books as the best year in my life, I am learning to find the gifts within it. That’s what you’re meant to say when things have been tough…
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EPM: First Person
Whose goal is it anyway?
What do dresses, my parenting skills and real estate have in common? You’ll never guess, so I’ll tell you – goal setting. More to the point, collaborative goal setting and the ability to know when to take over and when to co-operate. I came to the sudden realisation recently that collaborative goal setting may not be as simple and automatic…
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EPM: First Person
The value of choice
As I continued my crusade in the industry, shouting about the arrival of choice and the departure of disruption, I realised recently that I have started making different choices. Choices I never thought I would make. You see, I love grocery shopping. Yes, I know you may think I am strange, but cooking is my happy place. I’m no culinary…
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Elite Agent
Forget the fast fix
There I was, staring into my old wardrobe. I say old not because it looks decrepit, but because it remains filled with my old clothes; clothes that belong to a body I’m yet to become reacquainted with. The evening was cold and, for the first time this year, my husband and I had a free pass to go out. I…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
The Property Management Models of Today: Fiona Blayney
How many property management models are out there today? It’s an interesting question because most people in PM only think in terms of one model – the traditional, full-service approach to managing properties for clients. But there are more options on the table for our customers now, with the vast array of technology available and new ways of providing services…
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Real Estate News
The future of rent – Real Ideas Prize finalists revealed, it’s time to cast your vote!
The competition to discover inspiring ideas that move the rental experience forward has now entered its final phase, with the public invited to have their say on who should win the Real Ideas Prize. Five entries were chosen to make the shortlist for the award after an overwhelming amount of entries were received nationwide. These finalists were recently given the…
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