In this episode of Elevate, host Samantha McLean sits down with Andrew Acton, founder of Explore Property and second-generation real estate leader, to uncover the mindset and strategies that fuel successful agency growth. With over a decade of experience, Andrew has built award-winning agencies and mentored countless agents, bringing a unique mix of resilience, ambition, and market insight to the conversation. Andrew shares his personal journey and the hard-earned lessons that...

In this debut episode, the husband-and-wife team sit down together to tackle real estate's spiciest conundrums (with actionable takeaways you can use immediately): Do nice guys really finish last? Is reality TV helping or hurting the industry? And should AI be making your phone calls? 1. In real estate, should you be a sweetheart … or a shark? When Andy Reid's article suggested being too nice in real estate might be leaving money on the table, it sparked a discussion about...

When it comes to mental toughness, willpower and discipline, few people understand the challenges that you have to overcome to succeed better than ultramarathon runner James Short. In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Samantha McLean talks with the real estate coach and athlete about the importance of mindset, communication and balance when you’re trying to take your life and career to the next level. He discusses the value of understanding clients’ emotions and managing...

In the latest episode of the Elevate Podcast, guest host Steve Carroll has the privilege of sitting down with Aisha Coe, a leading real estate agent from McGrath, Geelong. Aisha shares her remarkable journey across continents, from building a successful real estate career in the UK to making her mark on the Australian property landscape. But Aisha’s story goes far beyond professional success—it’s one of resilience, emotional intelligence and a deep commitment to giving...

In the latest episode of the Elevate Podcast, guest host Steve Carroll had the privilege of sitting down with Paul Curtin, co-founder of Place and one of Queensland's leading real estate figures. Paul has played a key role in transforming Place from a small operation of just four offices into one of the most significant real estate brands in Australia, with nearly twenty locations today. For anyone in real estate, Paul’s experience is a treasure trove of insights—from growth...

In this episode of the Elevate podcast with Steve Carroll, Adrian shares his insights on leadership, where the industry is headed and the trends he’s currently seeing. Adrian discusses the importance of maintaining passion in real estate, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and adapting to changing market conditions. He also talks about the significance of work-life balance and the power of stoic philosophy in navigating the challenges of the industry. "If you...

From hyper-growth strategies that'll supercharge your rent roll to mastering the art of personal branding in a digital age, this episode of The Elevate Podcast hosted by Samantha McLean is a goldmine of practical wisdom. Highlighting personal branding, work-life balance, and practical strategies for rent roll growth, Rachel provides actionable advice for property management professionals and leaders, including some of the challenges and changes in Victorian legislation and the...

In this Elevate podcast episode, guest host Steve Carroll interviews Michelle Tynan from the REIT reflecting on their time at the Elite Retreat conference on Hayman Island. Michelle shares key insights from the conference's "genius moves" theme and discusses how she plans to apply these lessons to benefit Tasmania's real estate industry. She highlights the importance of leadership, team building, and harnessing the potential of AI in real estate businesses. Michelle also talks...

But while an obsession with detail has become Gavin Rubinstein’s calling card, the true mark of success is the ability to balance ambition with life’s demands. In this podcast episode, Gavin Rubinstein, a top real estate agent and founder of The Rubinstein Group, shares insights from his 17-year career in Sydney's luxury property market. He discusses the importance of continuous learning, maintaining work-life balance, and building a strong personal brand. In an open...

Those principles form the foundation of this episode of the Elevate podcast, hosted by Samantha McLean. Celebrating 30 years of MRE, Peter shares invaluable insights on leadership, culture, and the power of technology in transforming a real estate business. He takes a deep dive into the importance of team building, the role of mentorship in personal and professional growth, and why embracing change has been key to MRE's success. Peter also reveals what he believes were...

In this episode of the Elevate podcast, hosted by Samantha McLean, Matt explores the parallels between air racing and real estate, offering invaluable lessons in leadership, precision, and risk management. Ahead of speaking at Elite Retreat next week he takes a deep dive into the art of team building, revealing how trust and communication can elevate your performance and uncovering the power of preparation and visualisation in preparing for success. Matt also shares his approach...

And it’s that theory that forms the basis of Paul’s chat with host, Samantha McLean, on this episode of the Elevate podcast. Ahead of speaking at Elite Retreat, Paul, who is also known as the SUMO Guy, shares invaluable insights on change, resilience, confidence and leadership. He takes a deep dive into the power of branding, the importance of persistence, and why embracing simplicity can lead to genius moves that transform your business and life. Paul also reveals his...

At the Ray White Group’s recent Real Estate of Origin these agents helped secure more than 10,000 appraisals across Australia and New Zealand, ready to supercharge their teams’ upcoming spring market push. In today’s episode of the Elevate podcast, hosted by Kylie Dulhunty, Lydia, Charlie, Avi and Rumaanah share the secrets behind securing so many appraisals and how they plan to convert them to listings and sales. Lydia takes a deep dive into how to use recent sales as...

A visionary in the property management space, in this episode of the Elevate podcast, hosted by Samantha McLean, Cathie reveals true leadership is about long-term strategic development, embracing change and setting rhythms that keep you calm and focused. She takes a deep dive into how building a flexible operating style has been a game-changer for her career and how leveraging AI to streamline property management tasks can transform business models and results. Cathie also...

In today’s episode of the Elevate podcast, hosted by Samantha McLean, Dominic reveals how reframing the line between experience and baggage, or shaking the weight of legacy practices, can redefine success for real estate professionals. With a rich background in corporate strategy and behaviour change, Dominic also shares how viewing past experiences through a new lens can propel you forward and why focusing on behaviour change can help you make the most of new technologies and achieve...

In today’s episode of the Elevate podcast, hosted by Kylie Dulhunty, Emma takes a deep dive into why her background in Asia is her secret super-power, and how leveraging her fluency in Mandarin, and understanding of Chinese culture, is helping her cater to international buyers looking for real estate on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. She also reveals why she chose to establish her office in Hunters Hill, the marketing strategies she’s using to gain appraisals and listings and why it’s a...

Embracing change is the first step towards lasting success in the real estate industry. In today’s special edition of the Elevate podcast, Elite Agent Managing Editor Samantha McLean explains why. Sam takes you back to her appearance on the Leading Ladies of Real Estate’s podcast, Journeys, revealing to host Sally Patch why developing your adaptability quotient is the key to thriving in a rapidly evolving industry. She also takes a deep dive into how you can use AI to...

PropTech breakthroughs are redefining how buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants interact with property. And if anyone knows how this will impact the industry, it’s entrepreneur in residence at REACH Australia and New Zealand Tom Ellis. In this episode of the Elevate podcast, hosted by Samantha McLean, Tom takes a deep dive into his mentoring role at REACH and shares his insights on this year’s cohort, highlighting the innovators breaking through traditional PropTech...

In this episode of the Elevate podcast, hosted by Samantha McLean, the Harcourts NSW CEO shares the powerful story of her son Lachy Cameron’s inspiring 900km run from Brisbane to Sydney to raise funds and awareness for mental health. She reveals how she took up running to support Lachy on the journey, and how the life-changing lessons learnt along the way include the power of perseverance and mental resilience and why, in life and real estate, you need to prioritise progress over...

Christine Rudolph believes there are two things that hold women back - fear and not feeling worthy of success. But, bit by bit, mentee by mentee, the Ray White New Farm agent is empowering women, setting them on a path to success and shaping tomorrow’s leaders. In today’s episode of the Elevate podcast, hosted by Samantha McLean, Christine reveals her journey from a small-town upbringing and journalism career to becoming a real estate powerhouse who has hit Elite status year...

This year’s Federal Budget might contain plenty of promise and big dollar signs, but it only provides half the blueprint for solving the housing crisis. According to LJ Hooker Head of Research, Mathew Tiller, the missing part of the solution is a finite plan on how and where to build new homes and boost housing supply. In this episode of the Elevate podcast, hosted by Kylie Dulhunty, Mathew offers unparalleled insights into the roots of the housing crisis, the impact of...

Do you often sit back and lament how the best agents have the ability to turn complete strangers into hot leads and fully fledged clients? Now you won’t have to. In today’s episode of the Elevate podcast, hosted by Samantha McLean, real estate mentor and creator of The Listings Lab, Jess Lenouvel, shares her insider knowledge on how you can dominate in the digital marketing sphere, and go from chasing clients to attracting them. Also the author of More Money, Less Hustle:...

In a profession known for its cutting edge competition, three agents are redefining what it means to be a real estate agent one good deed at a time. For Ray White Northern Coast Director of Investment Growth Janine Prinsloo, Buxton Geelong Group Director Matt Plunkett and Ray White Erskineville Senior Sales Executive Moira Verheijen, real estate isn’t just about doing deals, it’s about using the platform to give back to their clients and their communities. In this special...