Episodes

Episode 45: Matt and Taylor are joined by Karl Miller and Scott Brown. Karl is the Co-Founder & CEO of Meridian Development Corp from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Scott is the CD/PPEO of EPIC Real Estate Solutions and Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd from Vancouver, BC. Karl and Scott have partnered for Kelowna's Eminence at Knox Mountain project, which blends tranquillity with urban convenience. Karl & Scott are here to discuss: → The Eminence at Knox Mountain project and what makes...

Episode 44: Matt and Taylor are joined by Michael Thompson. Michael is the Business Development and a Co-Founder of Duval Property Management from Kelowna, BC, a dynamic full-service property management company specializing in both short-term and long-term rentals, with a primary focus on Big White Ski Resort and it's vacation rental market. Michael is here to discuss: → The current Big White market for both locals and investors. → The master plan for Big White and where it wants to grow. ...

Episode 43: Matt and Taylor are joined by AJ Hazzi. AJ is the Founder and Associate Broker of Vantage West Realty Inc. from Kelowna, BC, the #1 recommended Kelowna real estate agency by Shark Tank investor and industry mogul, Barbara Corcoran, with a brokerage model that many hail as the future of real estate. AJ is here to discuss: → How he started his career and founded Vantage. → His personal and business mindsets and how he sets goals. → And his plans for the expansion of Vantage. ...

Episode 42: Matt and Taylor are joined by Taylor Musseau. Taylor is a Partner and EVP of Sales and Marketing for MLA Okanagan from Kelowna, BC, who started in real estate 15 years ago during the 2008 crisis, and now helps developer clients bring their pre-construction projects to life in the Okanagan Valley. Taylor is here to discuss: → How she's been shaping projects in the Okanagan. → How the short-term rental (STR) legislation is affecting developers. → And the market in general and whe...

Episode 41: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jayson Zilkie. Jayson is a Partner and the VP of Business Development at Shelter Lending from West Kelowna, BC, who also served as a West Kelowna City Counsellor from 2018-2022. Jayson is here to discuss: → Common use-cases of private lenders and how they help clients. → Private lending regulations and how you can safely invest in a private lender. → And what lead him to running for city council and his plans for the new year. Shelter Lending...

Episode 40: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Deana Steele. Deana is the President of Keys to Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, which manages the top vacation rental properties in the Central Okanagan & discreetly hosts VIPs and public figures. Deana is here to discuss: → The recent short-term rental, STR, legislation passed in BC. → The importance of the city council meeting on November 21st. → And starting her own podcast. Deana's 1st KRE Appearance in Episode 16: https://www.kelownarealestatepodc...

Episode 39: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ryan Smith. Ryan is Kelowna's Director of Planning and Development from Kelowna, BC, one of the busiest planning and development teams in Canada. Ryan has worked for the city of Kelowna for more than 20 years, and won numerous awards for leadership, volunteerism, and his commitment to helping others. Ryan is here to discuss: → The recent short-term rental legislation passed in BC. → Broken infrastructure and mis-alignment across levels of government. ...

Episode 38: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jason Henneberry. Jason is an entrepreneurial junkie from Duncan, BC, with a passion for helping real estate and mortgage pros attract and convert more clients. He’s the creator and co-founder of several widely implemented tech and finance solutions including LenderSpotlight, The VIP Club, Strategy Hub, Fundible and BrokerHQ, while also being the co-founder and COO of Tango Financial, which funds $4.5 billion annually in mortgages. Jason is here to...

Episode 37: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brian Stephenson. Brian is the Principal & Co-Founder of Lakepoint Capital from Kelowna, BC, and used to be a Partner at Pushor Mitchell LLP. Founded in March of 2023, Lakepoint Capital helps business owners, real estate developers, and commercial investors get access to the best financing available in the market. Brian is here to discuss: → The basics of commercial financing and why the lowest interest rate might not mean the lowest cost of funds....

Episode 36: Matt and Taylor are joined by Sid Landolt. Sid is the President and Founder of New Generation Properties Inc. from Vancouver, BC, and one of the developers of the ONE Varsity project in downtown Kelowna. Sid is also a Co-Founder of World Housing, which provides housing for people in need around the world. Sid is here to discuss: → The ONE Varsity project and creating vertical neighbourhoods. → The cultural impact of the university and downtown densification. → And how World Hou...

Episode 35: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brendon Ogmundson. Brendon is the Chief Economist at BCREA (BC Real Estate Association) from Vancouver, BC, who's specializes in housing market analysis and macroeconomic forecasting, and is a member of the BC Ministry of Finance’s Economic Forecast Council. Brendon was also recently named one of the most influential economists in BC by Business in Vancouver. Brendon is here to discuss: → How interest rates impact inflation. → Where the government is ...

Episode 34: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Stefano Pannu. Stefano is the Principal Financial Advisor at Noble Pannu Wealth Management Ltd from Kelowna, BC, who is here to debate real estate vs traditional investing in a 2 part episode. In part 2, Stefano is here to debate: → Tax efficiency. → Passive vs active investing. → And risk to reward. Part 1: https://www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com/33-stefano-pannu/ Stefano's 1st KRE Appearance in Episode 5: https://www.kelownarealestatepodcast....

Episode 33: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Stefano Pannu. Stefano is the Principal Financial Advisor at Noble Pannu Wealth Management Ltd from Kelowna, BC, who is here to debate real estate vs traditional investing in a 2 part episode. In part 1, Stefano is here to debate: → Accessibility. → Growth. → And cash flow. Part 2: https://www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com/34-stefano-pannu/ Stefano's 1st KRE Appearance in Episode 5: https://www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com/5-stefano-pannu/ Stefa...

Episode 32: Matt and Taylor are joined by Steve Johnston. Steve is a City Councillor from West Kelowna, BC, who's lived there for over 30 years. He is also a Director for the RDCO, the head of Residential Sales for Kelowna Ready Mix, and most importantly a husband and father. Steve is here to discuss: → West Kelowna's Official Community Plan, OCP. → Densification, short-term rentals, and the water plant. → And their priorities moving forward. Steve Johnston's Email: sjwestk@gmail.com West K...

Episode 31: Mike Ellergodt, aka, The Mortgage Money Whiz on multiple media platforms, is known for his direct Economic Insight and process of creating Financial Success through the Mortgage Maze. His passion for Finance started back in University, realizing halfway through his English degree he loved business and wanted to help people make money and get out of the "rate race". A quick shift in direction lead him to his double Major (Eng. Lit & Econ). Upon graduation he began his career as ...

Episode 30: Andy is a co-founder of Ratefilter.ca, as well as a mortgage broker with MortgagePal. Andy along with his co-founder Alan are in the process of building a digital marketplace for Canadian mortgage rates. Having spent close to the last 10 years brokering in the competitive online mortgage space, Andy teamed up with Alan to create what they hope to be the Expedia of mortgage rates in Canada. Prior to mortgages, Andy traded his own personal account in the Crude oil futures market....

Episode 29: After many years in the corporate world as an IT consultant. Sai Lee made the stunning decision to pursue a full time career in the world of real estate investing. He learned how to build wealth without using any of his own money, and that was a game changer. Working with a mentor, he had finally learned the true ins and outs of buying real estate to generate quick cash, buying to hold and generate long term income. In the end, it was the creative process of helping other...

Episode 28: Dean Desrosiers stops by the studio to talk about his coaching practice, becoming a partner in Century 21 Assurance, excelling as an agent and pickleball! Dean has been in sales his whole adult life and has been selling real estate since 2008. He has become a mentor in the office as well as becoming a partner in the brokerage last year. Dean has been looked up to as a mentor as long as Matt has known him but is now offering coaching to agents who are looking for it. Dean has a lot t...

Episode 27: Brooke Attwell stops by the pod to talk about her and Matt’s new development project in Vernon. Located just off Okanagan Landing Road, APOLLO HILL is a 46 lot bareland strata development with lots starting at $349,000. All the lots are zoned to have basement suites and both walkout and walkup lots are offered. The developer can build your home or you can bring your own builder. Apollo Hill offers just what the Okanagan needed, high quality, affordable homes for everybody. Broo...

Episode 26: Fan Favorite Russel Mortlock stops by the pod again to talk about his new project in Revelstoke, Hemlock, a townhome development. He shares details about what is being offered and how this might be the presale development you need to invest in. He gives his his input into what we might see in the real estate market coming up and some of his own investing strategies. Hemlock Website: Revelstoketownhomes.com Russell Mortlock's Email: russell@mortlockrealestate.com Russell Mort...