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The Art of Modern Communication: Kamal Sarma
Talk to anyone and they will say that 2020 has been full of lessons in effective communication, with probably still more to come. But what are the lessons we need to take forward into the future to set us up for success in connecting on a deeper level with our…
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How to effectively nurture leads in your real estate CRM: Trevor Bragg
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you byย Connect Now โAutomation wonโt do everything for you. You still have to make those calls. And thatโs the thing, there is a balance with automation. โ Learn how implementing the best CRM (Customer Relationship Management) technology for your business can…
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A hopeful future for real estate: Stu Benson
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now [powerpress] The pandemic lockdown upended Australiaโs real estate industry this year, but auctioneer Stu Benson is still optimistic about whatโs in store for the future. Stu has been in the industry for 20 years and is the Director of Benson Auctions, servicing Sydneyโs North West, and is known…
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Trust your gut but lead with your heart: Sadhana Smiles
[powerpress] Sadhana Smiles was recently appointed to the role of CEO of Real Estate Industry Partners (REIP). Over the years, however, she has earned a reputation as a pillar of support for women and a champion of diversity in the real estate industry. In this episode of the Leadership Diaries, Sadhana answers some tricky questions – whether leaders are born…
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How smart tech can supercharge lead generation
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Alex Ouwens is co-founder of Ouwens Casserly Real Estate, better known as OC. Helmed by Alex and his business partner Nathan Casserly, OC…
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How to successfully scale your business by outsourcing
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now [powerpress] When we talk about scaling it generally means one of three things – hiring, automating or offshoring. CEO of PMVA Tiffany Bowtell knows about all three. Tiffany is a new regular in Elite Agent Magazine and so we grabbed an hour in her busy schedule to find…
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The traits of top performers in real estate
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Have you ever wondered how the best agents and auctioneers stay on top even during the toughest of times? With more than 4,300…
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Riding the real estate wave
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now [powerpress] Director of Richardson & Wrench Elizabeth Bay/Potts Point Jason Boon has made his mark as Sydneyโs go-to inner-city agent for almost 30 years. In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Jason put down the surfboard to talk to us about work, life and real estate – what…
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The Executive BDM
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now [powerpress] Looking for tips and strategies to put your best foot forward as a BDM for Property Management? Partner of Place Bulimba Lisa Perruzza carved out a position as a BDM over a decade ago and since has positioned herself in the market as the go-to trusted advisor…
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Tapping into Australiaโs rental marketplace
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now [powerpress] REA Group’s Chief Consumer Product Officer Val Brown is responsible for the group’s rent strategy. She discusses the finer points of their plans to support Australia’s growing rental marketplace. In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Val talks about how the market changed virtually overnight with COVID, and…
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Business in Paradise and playing to strengths
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now [powerpress] Conor Canning from PRDNationwide Hobart might have found love in ‘paradise’ earlier this year and he’s proud of that. But he’s equally proud of the business and team he’s built; three offices in beautiful Hobart and consistently among a handful of top performers in the state. In this exclusive…
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The first 100 days
When stepping into a leadership role, what would your first 100 days look like? Managing Director of RE/MAX Australia and forward thinker Joel Davoren has stepped into a leadership role at a challenging time, but thereโs no limiting what he can achieve next.
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New processes, timeless strategies
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now [powerpress] Have you ever wondered what success marketing looks like and how to implement it into your team? Marketing guru and real estate leader Cindy Kennedy has gone from strength to strength during COVID-19, from taking her team to the next level in digital marketing to becoming a…
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Understand your client’s needs
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now [powerpress] Do you want to go behind the scenes of how the Owner of Century 21 Australia and Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate pivoted to stay ahead of the curve in COVID-19? In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Charles Tarbey explains how the business went…
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Run into the chaos
Want to know why you and your business should run into the chaos during challenging times?
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Moving forward through fear
[powerpress] Do you want to know the secrets behind honing your business to become relationship based and not just transactional? If you ask forward planner Cathy Baker, her vision of client service is building and maintaining a relationship long after the sale of a property. In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Cathy Baker explains how the Central Coast property…
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How to build your business from the ground up
Do you long to know the secrets behind taking your business from lagging in your back bedroom at home to an office on the busiest corner in town? This yearโs Transform 2020 winner Laura Shooter, and her husband Samuel, can tell you how to do just that. The SJ Real Estate directors have done it.…
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5 strategies to survive and thrive in a crisis
[powerpress] If the impact of COVID-19 on your business has got you down then Dan Argent is the guy to help you not only survive it, but thrive once the deadly bug has moved on. Forced to start his own business during the GFC in order to survive, in this episode of Elevate, Dan shares the five strategies he used…
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How to empower your team by building a winning culture
Thereโs more to being a great boss than just being bossy. If you ask Ewan Morton the best leaders are those that put the best interests of others first. In this episode of Elevate, the Morton Real Estate joint Managing Director shares how he survived a nightmare first five years in the industry, why earning…
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Selling and marketing luxury property with Deborah Cullen
Do you want the inside running on how some of Australiaโs most prestigious homes are marketed for sale? Would you like to know why sharing fees can help create a cohesive, one for all and all for one, culture in a team that sells together and not as individuals? In this episode of Elevate, Deborah…
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Digital marketing masterclass with Josh Tesolin
[powerpress] Do you want to know the secrets behind Josh Tesolin becoming agent of the year? From quickly adapting to COVID-19 to hot marketing tips and why using video and social media is more important than ever before, Josh shares in-depth insights into how he continues to improve his performance year on year. In this podcast, Josh explains why he…
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Coming out the other side of COVID-19 with Adrian Kelly
[powerpress] COVID-19 infection rates have drastically dropped around the country but that doesnโt mean the real estate industry can breathe a sigh of relief. In fact, some of the challenges are just beginning, REIA president Adrian Kelly believes. In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Adrian expresses concern that sales volumes are down between 20 and 40 per cent, and…
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What it takes in 2020 with Gavin Rubinstein
Have you ever wondered how the best agents stay on top even during the toughest of times? Where do they find listings when no one is selling, how do they grow their business in times of economic uncertainty and what do they do to stay so unflappable when the world seems to be spinning in a different direction? In this…
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How to expand the digital reach of your content with Joe Hyrkin
[powerpress] Earlier this year I was watching some highlight videos from Inman Connect NYC – just looking to see what’s new in real estate and technology. I was intrigued by a presentation by digital guru and Issuu CEO Joe Hyrkin. He was on a panel session discussing how realtors in the US are finding new audiences and amplifying their marketing…
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Replacing the GCI mindset with a profitable business mindset: Kathleen Black
[powerpress] When is the right time to expand your business and take on a team member? And what sort of person should you hire? It’s always great when we get to look beyond our own borders and learn from top performers from around the world. After selling 47 homes in her first year in the business, Kathleen Black quickly rose to the…
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Maintaining a leadership mindset in the midst of COVID-19 with Michael Sheargold and John Cunningham
[powerpress] The real estate landscape in the era of COVID-19 changed rapidly as sales agents, property managers, buyers, sellers and tenants all had to find new ways of getting the job done. In March, Elite Agent ran a series of webinars to help agents navigate these changing times and in this episode of Elevate, Cunninghams Managing Director John Cunningham and performance coach…
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Embracing change and remaining relevant: Suzannah Toop
[powerpress] A few years ago, second-generation real estate professional Suzannah Toop was lucky enough to enjoy a coffee with Google Australia Head of Engineering, Alan Noble. When she asked him about the role of real estate in the future, his response struck a chord. But this conversation, in recent times ways, has been a driver for the company. Mention the name Toop & Toop to…
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Resilience – and relaunching in real estate with Ivan Sarakula
[powerpress] The day to day life of an agent is often walking a fine line of risk versus reward. As Ivan Sarakula signed up to appear on one of the biggest reality shows in the country, Married at First Sight, it was about finding love – but he found both his personal and professional life under the microscope. In this…
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Podcasting is the new blogging with Carey Green
[powerpress] This week, we’d like to introduce you to our podcast editor Carey Green and talk to you about why podcasting could actually the new blogging. In this episode, Carey reveals how you can become a podcaster, create content people want to listen to and build an audience that eagerly awaits your next episode as an authority on real estate…
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