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Why Would I Finance My New Truck If I Could've Paid in Cash? 🛻

"Gut instinct would be like, 'Man, that's a pretty bad rate, why would I not buy in cash?'"

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The Truth About Canada's Pension Plan (CPP) 🙊

"So there was kind of this idea of this inverted pyramid happening with the plan."

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/xQhJfpq1N6I

Episode 125: Matt and Taylor are joined by Stefano Pannu, B.A., CFP®, CLU®, CIM®, FCSI®.

Stefano is a Partner & Principal Financial Advisor at Noble Pannu Wealth Management Ltd from Kelowna, BC, who has been supporting high net worth clients since his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation in 2016.

Stefano quickly developed a passion for holistic financial planning in helping clients reach their ultimate financial goals, carrying expertise across all six areas of financial planning: investment planning, retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, cash management and risk management. With each client’s unique big picture in mind, Stefano creates detailed financial plans that give clients clarity and confidence.

Stefano and his wife Danielle moved to Kelowna in 2019 to be closer to family for their children. They love their little corner of Glenmore, and all the family time near the lakes and trails of the Okanagan. Stef…

Want to Buy a House Someday? Do This Now! 🤯

"So, everybody that has not bought a home, should register for this right now?" "No brainer."

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Episode 124: Matt and Taylor are joined by Stefano Pannu, B.A., CFP®, CLU®, CIM®, FCSI®.

Stefano is a Partner & Principal Financial Advisor at Noble Pannu Wealth Management Ltd from Kelowna, BC, who has been supporting high net worth clients since his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation in 2016.

Stefano quickly developed a passion for holistic financial planning in helping clients reach their ultimate financial goals, carrying expertise across all six areas of financial planning: investment planning, retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, cash management and risk management. With each client’s unique big picture in mind, Stefano creates detailed financial plans that give clients clarity and confidence.

Stefano and his wife Danielle moved to Kelowna in 2019 to be closer to family for their children. They love their little corner of Glenmore, and all the family time near the lakes and trails of the Okanagan. Stefano, a former midfielder on the Simon Fraser Univ…

Investor vs Speculator: The Difference in Strategy 🆚

"You have to buy with fundamentals cause you're buying in the same market that the speculators are driving up the price."

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Why the Math Isn't Adding Up For Real Estate 🧮

"Now they're sitting on real estate they paid $3.8 million for that's worth $1.8 million."

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/jHE_aK8bLMA

Episode 124: Matt and Taylor are joined by Shane Worman.

Shane is the Founder of Worman Commercial/Worman Homes from Kelowna, BC, who has been shaping the city for over 33 years with major residential and commercial projects. He is also a passionate community builder, with involvement in initiatives like Journey Home, the Downtown Kelowna Association, and the BC Cancer Foundation.
 
Shane is here to discuss:

→ His journey in real estate and what led him to Kelowna & Worman Commercial.

→ Why HGTV is the worst thing to happen to home builders, the impossibly high bar of consumer expectations, and who is really to blame for unaffordable housing expectations.

→ Shane's philosophy when it comes to commercial builds, why more builders don't take the same approach, and clashing with the city over what is best for their builds.

→ How he is able to find diamond in the rough properties, how he brainstorms designs for each project, and always…

The Philosophy Behind Kelowna's Most Iconic Structures 🧱

"It's building something that's real and authentic."

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Episode 124: Matt and Taylor are joined by Shane Worman.

Shane is the Founder of Worman Commercial/Worman Homes from Kelowna, BC, who has been shaping the city for over 33 years with major residential and commercial projects. He is also a passionate community builder, with involvement in initiatives like Journey Home, the Downtown Kelowna Association, and the BC Cancer Foundation.
 
Shane is here to discuss:

→ His journey in real estate and what led him to Kelowna & Worman Commercial.

→ Why HGTV is the worst thing to happen to home builders, the impossibly high bar of consumer expectations, and who is really to blame for unaffordable housing expectations.

→ Shane's philosophy when it comes to commercial builds, why more builders don't take the same approach, and clashing with the city over what is best for their builds.

→ How he is able to find diamond in the rough properties, how he brainstorms designs for each project, and always looking for ways to bring out each b…

The Biggest Factor in Today's Economy? "Vibes" 😎

"Vibes got real bad the same time home sales fell off."

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/Mge9TLSzvCQ

Episode 123: 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 his predictions held up from his last appearance a year ago.

→ Where variable & fixed interest rates are heading in the next 6 to 12 months, the factors that are contributing to them, and why inflation will always overrule GDP.

→ The a slow housing start to 2026, where we are at currently with housing supply and inventory, demand, and overall affordability, and the overall uncertainty of the market.

→ The impact of BC losing 60,000 private sector jobs so far in 2026, and how he created a "vibes inde…

2026 Winner! Kelowna's Best Local Podcast 🏆

"We got bronze, bronze, and then this year home run, gold medal."

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Where Are Interest Rates Heading in 2026, PT 2 🤨

"That's their reason to exist so they're always going to have the bias to controlling inflation."

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Where Are Interest Rates Heading in 2026, PT 1 🤨

"Across Canada we lost over 100,000 jobs this year."

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Episode 123: 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 his predictions held up from his last appearance a year ago.

→ Where variable & fixed interest rates are heading in the next 6 to 12 months, the factors that are contributing to them, and why inflation will always overrule GDP.

→ The a slow housing start to 2026, where we are at currently with housing supply and inventory, demand, and overall affordability, and the overall uncertainty of the market.

→ The impact of BC losing 60,000 private sector jobs so far in 2026, and how he created a "vibes index" to quantify how consumer sentiment is driving …

Economic Literacy Training for MLAs Should Be Mandatory 📚

"You get answers that are a little terrifying. If somebody gave you that answer in your business they wouldn't be working in your business very long."

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/_Yq5ezIRr34

Episode 122: Matt and Taylor are joined by Gavin Dew.

Gavin is the MLA for Kelowna-Mission from Kelowna, BC, who was elected in October of 2024, and is also the Conservative Critic for Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation (JEDI) & AI.

Born and raised in British Columbia, he is driven by a passion to renew and rebuild BC’s economic potential. Gavin’s career spans two decades at the intersection of business, public policy, and technology. He has played a key role in building public understanding and support for complex policies and projects across Canada, including affordable housing, energy infrastructure, and tech clusters. Most recently, Gavin served as Chief Strategy Officer for a $5 billion agricultural innovation and food security project in BC. He also has a strong academic background, with a BA from UBC and an MBA from the University of Oxford, where he focused on corporate social responsibility.

Prior to being elected, G…

BC's Small Business Crisis is Crushing the Next Generation 💣

"And you have, frankly, apocalyptic conditions for the generation that is entering the work force."

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Episode 122: Matt and Taylor are joined by Gavin Dew.

Gavin is the MLA for Kelowna-Mission from Kelowna, BC, who was elected in October of 2024, and is also the Conservative Critic for Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation (JEDI) & AI.

Born and raised in British Columbia, he is driven by a passion to renew and rebuild BC’s economic potential. Gavin’s career spans two decades at the intersection of business, public policy, and technology. He has played a key role in building public understanding and support for complex policies and projects across Canada, including affordable housing, energy infrastructure, and tech clusters. Most recently, Gavin served as Chief Strategy Officer for a $5 billion agricultural innovation and food security project in BC. He also has a strong academic background, with a BA from UBC and an MBA from the University of Oxford, where he focused on corporate social responsibility.

Prior to being elected, Gavin served on the boards of the Business Council…