Episodes

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...

Episode 25: Today we learn how Taylor Atkinson just made $1,675,000 in 7 years with a multifamily project. Today we do a deep dive on one of Taylor’s multifamily projects. He purchased in Creston BC for $1,575,000 and sold in 2023 for $3,250,000. If you want to dip your toe in multifamily investing or make a giant splash… you need to listen to this episode. Special note * Revised episode due to strategy changed to refinanced instead of selling. The equity take out was $2,050,000. So ...

Episode 24: Today we will be talking to Jon Albrecht. Although not born in Kelowna, Jon has spent the majority of his life here and can't imagine living anywhere else. He is following the lead of his father, Terry Albrecht, who was a member of the Ungaro Albrecht Courtney & Associates team for two decades. Like his father, he loves to make genuine connections with everyone around him. Jon and his team have been fortunate enough to be in the top 1% of Royal LePage Agents in Canada for most ...

Episode 23: Shane Styles is the President of Epic Real Estate Solutions Inc, expertly pre-selling developments in the Okanagan. He walks us through the thought process and shares his development knowledge of acquiring, planning, designing, and finally selling the finished products. He also shares advice for Realtors about working with pre-sale teams and talks about some of the ways to improve the industry. We touch on some of the offerings either currently for sale or coming soon, including, Mo...

Episode 22: Today we're going to get to know Blake Harper. He has been a successful Mobile Mortgage Specialist with TD for the past 7 yrs and recently made the switch to become a Mortgage Broker. Blake grew up in the lower mainland and visited Kelowna regularly. And has now called Kelowna home for 21 yrs. While snowmobiling in the Greystokes near Kelowna in March of 2002, an accident resulted in Blake suffering a broken back, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. From the very s...

Episode 21 Winery Tantalus Black Hills Cedar creek Blind tiger Kitsch wines Summerhill The hatch Blackswift Coffey Bright Jenny Sprout & Slow side Marmalade cat cafe Bread co Third space Bean Scene Bliss bakery Brewery & cocktails Barn Owl Micro BNA Kettle River Reb Bird Kraft Golf Courses Pinnacle Gallaghers Bear and Quail Tower Ranch Summerland Two Eagles Shannon Lake Hikes Knox mountain John’s nature reserve Pin cushion Myra Canyon Trestles Bear Creek **...

Episode 20: Conor is a young and outgoing real estate professional that prides himself on his work ethic. His drive and competitiveness have led him to pursue a career in real estate. Before real estate, Conor was a Red Seal Plumber with over 9 years of plumbing experience. This experience has help shaped Conor’s “can-do” attitude and developed his willingness to do the things others won’t. Conor Kelly's Email: conor@zubor.ca Conor Kelly's Instagram: @thatagentkelly Conor Kelly's Website: ...

Episode 19: Matt and Taylor wanted to TouchBase with Blake Roberts to book a ShowingTime on our Podcast. Blake has been at the forefront of a very niche, but important issue that has come up in the Realtor community in the Okanagan having to do with how Realtors communicate and we had to have him on to hear his opinion. We also try to pry out some market predictions, and get his view of the market factors factors and an explanation of what we are experiencing today in our real estate marke...

Episode 18: Todays episode we have Corey Peckford a real estate agent with Real Broker from Calgary Alberta. Corey is also the podcast host of the Calgary Real Estate Investing Podcast. Started out his career completing 2 red seal trades first one as an electrician. Worked in oil and gas for many years until her burned out. Resigned from his oil & gas job to start a home inspection business. After completing a 1000 home inspection received a master certification as a home inspector. Has been buy...

Episode 17: Today Matt & Taylor discuss how owning real estate can fundamentally change your net worth position and create wealth for generations. CONNECT WITH THE SHOW 🎙️ Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com 📺 Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast 📸 Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT 🌎 Matt Glen's Website: www.venturecommercial.ca/our-team/matt-glen 📬 Matt Glen's Email: matt.g...

Episode 16: While Kelowna is renowned for its world-class amenities, there’s few world-class accommodations that lend itself to them. Deana Steele is here to change that. At Keys to Kelowna, it’s our mission to bring your limited edition property to the rental market. Our elite clientele consist of both luxury homeowners and real estate investors who seek expert knowledge turning their high-profile property into a lucrative business. Those who understand generating significant returns on a luxu...

Episode 15: Today we get to know one of the City of Kelowna's senior development planners, Adam Cseke and author of the recently adopted new Zoning Bylaw. We get to ask him questions about current developments, zoning, and development trends within the City. If you want to know where Kelowna is heading, you will want to listen to this episode. Adam Cseke's Email: acseke@kelowna.ca *** CONNECT WITH THE SHOW 🎙️ Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com 📺 Kelowna Real Estate ...

Episode 14: Today we bring back fan favorite Emily Zurrer. Emily will review all allowable AirBnB properties in Kelowna and which ones are most attractive to investors. You can also find here recent blog regarding this topic from the link below in her bio. Covering all of this in less than an hour plus talking about Matt’s love of planes was tight, so if you would like to know more, reach out to her for a detailed guide on how to purchase your own income producing AirBnB property. Emily Zu...

Episode 13: Raj is a woman on a mission and she cannot be stopped! She walks us through her journey growing up in small town BC and eventually making her way to the Okangan. She spent her time working in her families orchards, working at Kelowna General Hospital, raising 2 boys and eventually heading into her career in Real Estate. She started as an agent just before the COVID real estate storm and been punching way above her weight class since. This is a very fun listen and you will enjoy this ...

Episode 12: Today we get to know Caitlin Kessler, a local of Kelowna and lawyer at Pushor Mitchell LLP. Caitlin was one of the first to obtain a Bachelor of Legal Studies (Paralegal) Degree in British Columbia. She worked for several years as a paralegal at Pushor Mitchell, but was always interested in learning more and taking on more responsibility. In 2021, Caitlin graduated from law school and now practices in the areas of estate planning and administration, real estate development and ...

Episode 11: Today's episode is an introduction to Robinson Smith, president of Smith Consulting Group Ltd and we will be discussing the mortgage conversion strategy his father developed forty years ago. The Smith Manoeuvre is a must-know strategy for all Canadian homeowners, especially these days with high interest rates, steep inflation and a general inability for most Canadians to invest for their future. Robinson lived and worked in China for eight years in a number of roles such as for...

Episode 10: Buckle up your seat belts for this one folks. Today our guest is Mike Westie the co-owner of Mkwest properties with his wife Kayla. New father to thier son, our junior executive Jett Westie who is 5 months old. They currently own 7 homes, 6 of which are in Kelowna with a total of 11 rental units and another duplex in the subdivision and development process currently. Experience includes: Legal secondary suite conversions Infill development. Renovations. New construction Projects Joi...

Episode 9: Get your notepads ready, Matt and Taylor landed Max Carbone on podcast! Max is an owner/partner of Century 21 Assurance Realty in Kelowna BC and he is also the reason why Matt runs his real estate business out this office. Max gives his advice on a variety of topics and shares stories from his experience over the years. Starting as a young caddy working on the golf course, to selling commercial real estate, to authoring a book, to mentoring and advising top business people from all o...