Strategy & Best Practice
Frameworks, systems, and operational strategies for running a real estate business that grows – not one that just stays busy.
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.
Unlock career growth: TED Talks every agent should watch
In the competitive world of real estate, just as in elite sport, sometimes it's the small improvements -…
Unlock the potential of outdoor space: Justine Wilson’s tips for creating an alfresco haven
As the vibrant seasons of spring and summer arrive, it traditionally means more listings and more sales.
Mike DelPrete dissects evolving real estate market dynamics
In his insightful presentation Pandemonium, Mike DelPrete delves into the shifting dynamics of the real estate market.
5 supercharged career lessons from Marshall Goldsmith
Navigating the path to career success is often a journey filled with pitfalls and plateaus.
How to succeed like James Tostevin
James Tostevin needs no introduction. The industry legend and top Victorian agent shared his secrets to a successful…
Is your business insurance working as hard as you are?
Clients hold real estate agents to incredibly high standards by their clients.
10 steps to take you from reading 0 to 20 books a year
Do you envy those agents and property managers that seem to consume books as though they're the best…
Business class upgrade: Unleashing the euphoria in real estate service
At Elite Retreat, one thing that really resonated with me was presenter, Mark Carter, who talked at length…
Unlock real estate success: think like a scientist
I recently had the immense privilege of attending Elite Retreat in Bali. In a powerful presentation, Future Crunch…
Rik Rushton: Are you productive, or just busy?
As we approach each day with our ‘to do lists’ there is a genuine risk that our days…
Rik Rushton: Is it ok to talk back to the ‘little voice in my head’?
No sound on the planet has more power over you than the little voice inside your head!
Commission protection alert: Are your agreements at risk?
We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t forget to dot your I’s and cross your T’s”, but that expression…
Nick Brown: striking the right balance
For those of you who have followed along in my articles over the years, you will know I…
A firm grip on personality: the handshake language
The handshake is a universal gesture of greeting, farewell, agreement, and friendship.
Auction floor dialogue: how to properly communicate with vendors and buyers on auction day
When an auction starts and the auctioneer calls for an opening bid, only to be met with a…
From rowing to real estate: business lessons from the Oarsome Foursome’s Drew Ginn
Think rowing and real estate have nothing in common? Wrong.
Transforming good into great: lessons for lasting success
Jim Collins' book, Good to Great, is a highly influential business book that explores what differentiates good companies…
Mel Robbins: how the ‘Let Them’ theory will help you gain control and grow
Did you just miss a listing you thought you were a shoe-in for?
Master your mind on the path to prosperity
If you're looking to unravel the science behind personal achievement and the path to prosperity, then Think and…
Three times real estate businesses should think insurance
From managing multiple clients amid market uncertainty to negotiations and contracts, running a real estate business can be…
Thankyou Water: from big ideas to bigger impacts
You may think you're just one person and you can't make a big difference in the world, but…
Managing an Airbnb? These are your insurance options…
The popularity of Airbnb is on the rise again and some property managers are taking on managing these…
Mel Robbins reveals four key insights to overcome procrastination
You've got a huge listing presentation tomorrow but rather than preparing for it, you spend an hour scrolling…
Ryan Serhant’s five ‘big money’ real estate tips
He's the biggest real estate agent on the planet and Ryan Serhant didn't disappoint when he joined 4000…
Reclaiming lost productivity in a real estate office
Too much to do and too little time.
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…
Matt Lahood: Why I love Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of my all-time favourites because it…
Why property managers are losing thousands in management fees
Technology has helped transform the property management industry, making us far more efficient than ever before, but it’s…
Mark Kentwell: If I had no listings this is what I’d do
In the fast-paced world of real estate, it might seem like hitting a period where listings are in…
What’s Kevin Bacon got to do with real estate?
What’s standing between you and your next listing?
The 5 characteristics Mauricio Umansky says every agent needs
Mauricio Umansky is a name synonymous with real estate worldwide.
Winning auctions starts here: discover the key to setting the perfect reserve price
Setting the reserve price is one of the most difficult decisions your vendors will make during their auction…
Jimmy Burgess: 7 tips to transform your real estate business
Moving your real estate business to the next level is a process of incremental improvement, however, there are…
Eyes wide open: navigating the challenges of a real estate career
Real estate can be a challenge, especially if you're new to the industry. But it's also one of…