Leadership
For principals, directors, and team leaders building something bigger than a sales target – agency growth, culture, team performance, and the decisions that compound over time.
Blood, Sweat and No Tears
Simone Firns isn’t afraid of hard work and she has the awards to prove it. The Network Pacific Owners Corporation Manager took out the 2018 AREA Award for Excellence in Customer Service. Here she explains the unusual things she loves about her job and why she thrives on putting her nose to the grindstone.
10 ways to future proof your real estate business
It can be hard to know where to start when implementing technological changes in your business. Futurist Gihan…
Empathy and Understanding the key to service
CEO of Direct Connect, David Holman, is at the leading edge of the Australian energy and sustainability industry.…
10 things to attract top Gen Z talent to your business
It wasn’t that long ago that folks out there were scratching their heads trying to work out ways…
Learning from the best at Street MBA Sydney
Our Street MBA headed to Sydney in September and it didn’t disappoint
How to use technology to solve your problems
In a world that moves at an ever-increasing pace, it can be hard to know how to keep…
Three ways to boost employee engagement
While technology can be a distraction, it can also help with employee engagement. Sarah Dawson explains.
Steve Carroll: Leadership in a digital age
We live in a turbulent time fuelled by rapidly advancing technology. Research shows business leaders need to adapt…
What does the future of real estate hold?
In the future, will agencies focus on disruption or diversity, people or profit? Some of Rockend’s experienced customers…
Highlights from Street MBA Melbourne tour
Martin Millard: From humble beginnings
From a bankrupt vineyard resort owner to induction into the Harcourts Hall of Fame in 2016, Martin Millard…
The domino effect
Over a lengthy career in real estate, Maria Carlino has established herself as an expert in the art…
The smart business approach to freedom of speech
Workplaces are often a melting pot with employees who possess different beliefs and values. Sarah Dawson explains how…
A whole lotta love: Scott Harman on leadership in a challenging market
After 31 years as a coach, agent and auctioneer in one of the toughest real estate markets in…
Morton & Morton: Culture Kings
Creating a positive work enviroment aids employee engagement, performance and staff retention. Morton Joint Managing Director Ewan Morton…
The importance of your real estate company’s strategic plan
The real estate industry is changing at an ever-increasing pace, with agencies and agents facing the prospect of…
Destination: Sold
No matter what the 'season', agents have to know how to act in every type of market. Josh…
5 big lessons from Street MBA Adelaide 2019: Hannah Gill
What to do when sales volumes are low
No matter what the market, there are always things you can do to improve your business profitability. Ahead…
Things are looking up for the Australian Real Estate Market: Matt Lahood
The Australian Real Estate Market has seen its share of difficulties in the past 12 months. With an…
Recruiting for performance
As a leader, one of the hardest tasks is managing different employees with different personalities and varying performance…
The Property Management Models of Today: Fiona Blayney
18 things that will make you a better leader: Chris Hanley
There's no magic road map in our life to lead us down the path to success. Instead, we…
Why workflow works wonders: Josh Phegan
You’ve all heard the saying ‘many hands make light work’, and it’s true. Josh Phegan examines how this…
The art of celebrating success
You've climbed to the top of the mountain but enjoying the view from the summit doesn’t feel quite…
Don’t run the risk of having to pay for company debts yourself
Strategies to reduce your break even point: John Knight
Simply knowing your business’ breakeven point doesn’t guarantee success. John Knight explains how to turn knowing the numbers…
Episode 88: Balancing leadership, management and family – Melanie Laing
In this week’s edition of The Leadership Diaries, our special guest is Head of Connectnow, Melanie Laing. Melanie…
Purple Rain: 7 marketing lessons for any business
Elite Agent Editor Samantha McLean explains why there has never been a better time than right now for…
Finding your break-even point to make better business decisions: John Knight
What do you need to earn in revenue to cover the fixed and variable costs in your business…
Pareto people: Sarah Dawson
Time is finite and we need to spend it wisely on what matters most in our businesses. Sarah…
Great expectations
We’ve all heard the cliche ‘being on the same page’, but what does it take for you and…
Episode 86 Chris Hanley OAM: How to remain optimistic while planning for challenges
In this week's edition of The Leadership Diaries, Samantha McLean sat down with First National Byron Bay Principal…
