Episodes

Episode 52: Matt and Taylor are joined by Nicole Watson, CA, CPA, TEP. Nicole is the Owner and Founder of Watson Chartered Professional Accountant Services Inc. from Kelowna, BC, which provides specialized tax advisory and compliance services clients and other CPA firms across Canada. Nicole has over 20 years of accounting experience, and has been Taylor's accountant for years. Nicole is here to discuss: → GST, CPP, dividends, when to incorporate, tax penalties, and tax deferral. → How pre...

Episode 51: Matt and Taylor are joined by Amanda Van Der Lee. Amanda is the Founder and CEO of How to Host from Kelowna, BC, and it's offshoot companies, How to Style Inc. and Sparkling Stays Inc. How to Host has become a top-rated luxury vacation rental management brand, renowned for its exceptional service and remarkable results, which thrives off of the self-sustaining How to Host ecosystem. Amanda is here to discuss: → How she founded How to Host and it's offshoot companies, How to Sty...

Episode 50: Matt and Taylor are no longer rookie podcasters! This week, they hit the half-century episode mark, and also come up on 1 full year of podcasting! This calls for celebration for hitting a goal, reflecting on the last year, and planning for the future. Matt and Taylor discuss: → How thankful they are to listeners and their inner circles for their continued support. → Reflecting on life and business from the past year. → And what they've learned from podcasting and how it's creat...

Episode 49: Matt and Taylor are joined by Nicholas Kusmich. Nic is the Founder of the H2H Media Group from Kelowna, BC, is best known as a Leading Digital Advertising Strategist and for having the highest ROI's in the industry (up to 30,973.32%). He has generated over $600M in revenue by creating advertising campaigns that don’t suck and allows you to generate qualified leads without a funnel. Nic is here to discuss: → How he schedules his time, the business practices he follows, and "hack...

Episode 48: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ron Butler. Ron, a powerhouse in the Canadian mortgage industry, is a Mortgage Broker and the Founder of Butler Mortgage from Toronto, Ontario. Ron also hosts his own podcast, Angry Mortgage, and has a huge social media presence across all platforms. Ron is here to discuss: → The role of politics in real estate. → How foreign money and international students have affected the Canadian real estate market. → And what land transfer tax is actually use...

Episode 47: Matt and Taylor are joined by Gilles Lesage. Gilles is the Owner of Total Home Solutions from Kelowna, BC, who started out as an Accredited Home Inspector in 2004, and then became a Certified Energy Advisor in 2005. Total Home Solutions is an officially licensed Service Organization through Natural Resources Canada to deliver EnerGuide Rating Service® and ENERGYSTAR for New Homes® in BC and Alberta since 2012. Gilles is here to discuss: → What the Greener Home Grant and BC Step...

Episode 46: Matt and Taylor are joined by Graeme MaGee. Graeme does Commercial and Residential Sales and Property Management, specializing in Commercial Real Estate, Leasing and Sales with Century 21 from Vernon, BC, and has been servicing Vernon and the surrounding area for 17 years, managing thousands of residential and commercial properties along the way. Graeme is here to discuss: → The Vernon and area real estate market. → Commercial leasing and sales. → And why you should look at Ver...

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...