Episodes

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 88: Matt and Taylor are joined by Steve Arneson. Steve is the Co-Founder of both The RE Investors & Synergy Mastermind from Victoria, BC, and is a real estate investor, coach, and entrepreneur. Coming from a real estate family with a career background in international business development, Steve thrives in building genuine relationships, and is one of the best in the industry when it comes to working with high net w...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 87: Matt and Taylor are joined by Curtis Mitchell. Curtis, originally from Calgary, Alberta, studied Architectural Technologies at SAIT from 2015 to 2017, and has since been involved in home designing, house flipping, and new construction development in Kelowna. Curtis has founded and is the Principal at both CM Designs (2020), and NobleTerra Developments (2022). Together, they create an all-in-one development compa...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 86: Matt and Taylor are joined by Justin Smith. Justin is the President of Hawkeye Wealth Ltd. from Surrey, BC, a firm focused exclusively on private equity real estate and debt investments. In 2017, Justin created Hawkeye Wealth with an aim to widen the scope of quality offerings for his investor network, primarily focusing on industrial and residential developments in Western Canada and the US, as well as mortgage...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 85: Matt and Taylor are joined by Derek Funk, B.A. CRA, P. App.. Derek is the Managing Partner at Lawrenson Walker Appraisers Okanagan from Kelowna, BC, with a background in real estate sales as well as construction. Founded in 1992, Lawrenson Walker Appraisers are leaders in the field of residential real estate appraisal and consulting, and currently serve locations in Alberta and BC. Derek is here to discuss...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 84: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ryan Berlin and Ryan Wyse. Berlin, the Head Economist & VP of Intelligence, and Wyse, the Market Intelligence Manager & Lead Analyst, lead rennie's Market Intelligence division in Vancouver, BC, a team that cuts through the noise using cutting-edge data and analysis to deliver clear, actionable insights. Ryan Berlin has spent the past 20 years helping some of British Columbia’...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 83: Matt and Taylor are joined by Chris Matte, BBA. Chris is an Associate Advisor at Matte & Associates Financial Solutions from Kelowna, BC, a family owned and operated boutique wealth management firm that manage over $300M in assets for 2,500 clients. Growing up in the family business, Chris learned the industry from the ground up under the mentorship of his father and firm founder, Maurice Matte, accumulating alm...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 82: Matt and Taylor are joined by Wendy Waters. Wendy is the Vice President, Research Services & Strategy at GWL Realty Advisors from Vancouver, BC, who has over 20 years of experience in real estate research. At GWLRA, she leads Research Services & Strategy team, which provides strategic analysis on office, industrial, retail and multi-residential portfolio strategy across Canada, focusing on the economic, demograp...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 81: Matt and Taylor are joined by Adam Galbraith. Adam is the Founder and President of ARG Group from Kelowna, BC, a full-service, locally owned and operated construction company providing General Contracting and Construction Management services, specializing in residential and commercial renovations. Adam has over 20 years of experience in the field of construction and construction safety management, and prid...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 80: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ashley Ramsay. Ashley, from Kelowna, BC, is running as a MLA candidate in the Kelowna-Mission riding as an Unaffiliated Independent in the upcoming 2024 BC provincial election. As a Founder of Yeti Farm Creative, which has created hundreds of jobs right here in Kelowna, Ashley's strong background in entrepreneurship and tech has made her a leading voice in the region for years. As...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 79: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Dean Desrosiers. Dean is an Owner/Partner, Broker, and Coach at Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. from Kelowna, BC, which has been ranked one of the top 5 Century 21 franchises in all of Canada since 2019. Dean entered real estate in 2008 and since joining Century21, he has achieved Centurion® status each year. In 2018, Dean became a certified real estate coach and was elected to the Oka...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 78: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Stephen Johnston. Steve is from West Kelowna, BC, and over the past 6 years has served as both a West Kelowna City Councillor and a Director with the RDCO, where he topped the polls in the last two elections while working full-time in construction. Formerly of the BC United Party and now as an Independent MLA, Steve can represent the community without party constraints, ensuring true ac...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 77: Matt and Taylor are joined by Stephen Jagger. Stephen is a Co-Founder of addy from Vancouver, BC, who's also a serial entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Since 2000, Stephen has had multiple of his real estate industry companies acquired, including Combustion Hosting and Ubertor Realtor Software. addy is Canada's largest real estate investment platform, through crowdfunding properties and letting anyone invest. a...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 76: Matt and Taylor are joined by Wade Webb. Wade is the Broker/Owner at Royal Lepage Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, who's been in the real estate industry for over 30 years. In 2004, Wade founded AgentsBoost.com, which offers a complementary blend of professional and personal coaching for real estate professionals to fuel their success. Wade is also the author of "The Lazy Realtor", which goes into great detail on all t...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 75: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jamie Squires. Jamie is the President and Managing Broker at Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing from Surrey, BC, who's a new home development specialist with over 20 years experience. Her expertise lies in helping shape communities through thoughtful design decisions, including unit mixes, building placement, and floor plan layouts. Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing's portfolio boa...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 74: Matt and Taylor are joined by Mike Sidhu, CFP, CLU, FMA, RCIS, and IBC Practitioner. Mike is a Financial & Tax Planning Strategist and the President of 360° Wealth Strategies & Solutions from British Columbia, who's practice is dedicated to enhancing clients' financial literacy and empowering them towards financial sovereignty, emphasizing critical thinking in wealth management. With nearly three decades in the ...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 73: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ezra Cremers. Ezra is a Licensed Property Manager & Real Estate Agent at Vantage West Realty Inc. from Kelowna, BC, who manages a portfolio of almost 300 rental properties. As a business owner for over 20 years, and managing a personal investment portfolio since 2007, Ezra gained one of a kind experiences that allow him to look at the big picture for each of his clients. His passion...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 72: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Adam Cseke. Adam is a Senior City Planner for the City of Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, who was previously on the show in episode 15. He is here to update us on the changes going on in the city, how the new provincial housing bills are impacting Kelowna, and how the city feels about these bills. Adam is here to discuss: → The hardest part of the zoning changes, the parameters of suburban ...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 71: Matt and Taylor are joined by Dani Brito. Dani is a Lawyer at Acorn Law Corporation from Kelowna, BC, who specializes in real estate, wills and estates and business law. Acorn Law Corporation is a small but mighty firm that provides tailored advice and family-friendly service to make sure clients get things taken care of efficiently and reliably. Dani is here to discuss: → What a perfect real estate transa...

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 70: Matt and Taylor are joined by Alex McFadyen. Alex is a Mortgage Broker & the Owner of Flow Mortgage Co. from the Greater Vancouver Area in BC, who recently purchased a house and will be splitting time in Kelowna. One of the top Mortgage Brokers in all of Canada, he was one of the first Mortgage Brokers to successfully utilize social media and YouTube for lead generation. Alex is also the host of "The Flow: Real ...

Episode 69: Matt and Taylor share 5 tips to take advantage of the real estate market in 2024, the change in thinking you need to have, and where you can find opportunities in this market. Matt and Taylor discuss: → Having an abundance mindset. → Owning your primary residence and buying rental properties. → Finding the right team to work with and where they see opportunities right now in the city of Kelowna. *** CONNECT WITH THE SHOW 🎙️ Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownare...