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Why Today's Spec House Market is Such a Risk ⚠️

"It's too big of a risk because those people already have money. They can buy their own f***ing land and help you design what they actually want."

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The Hard Lesson That Cost Me $100k+, Twice 💸

"F***, I shouldn't do that again."

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How a 5-Minute Video Could Save Your Insurance Claim 📹

"You're f***ing house can burn down. It can screw up your life so bad."

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Why ARG Only Operates with a Cost-Plus Pricing Model 🏷️

"Why don't we all just be transparent and be fair to both sides by looking at the margins."

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How Building Obsidian Kelowna is a Stepping Stone for ARG 🪜

"You gotta be grateful for those opportunities because that's how you get in the door."

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/HsTfG2B5tL0

Episode 132: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Adam Galbraith of ARG, one of the newest sponsors of the Kelowna Real Estate Podcast.

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 prides himself on providing exceptional customer service to ARG clients built on trust and transparency.

Adam is here to discuss:

→ ARG's new sponsorship of the Kelowna Real Estate Podcast, how the 2 brands align, and the partnership moving forward.

→ Learning multiple $100k+ lessons the hard way including losing $140k+ on a spec house and walking away from a 60 unit apartment rental project after already investing over $100k.

→ Why spec houses are …

Our Newest Podcast Sponsor: ARG Contracting 🏆

"This is going to be a great partnership going forward."

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Episode 132: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Adam Galbraith of ARG, one of the newest sponsors of the Kelowna Real Estate Podcast.

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 prides himself on providing exceptional customer service to ARG clients built on trust and transparency.

Adam is here to discuss:

→ ARG's new sponsorship of the Kelowna Real Estate Podcast, how the 2 brands align, and the partnership moving forward.

→ Learning multiple $100k+ lessons the hard way including losing $140k+ on a spec house and walking away from a 60 unit apartment rental project after investing already investing over $100k.

→ Why spec houses are harder to build today than 15 years ago…

How the 2026 BC Election Impacts Municipalities 💥

"They increased taxes, reduced the public service significantly, and then still put forward the highest deficit we've ever seen."

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West Kelowna's New Mayor's First-Term Goals 🏆

"I want West Kelowna to be sought-after as the place to invest int he province."

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Full episode here: https://youtu.be/wS9lfS9YyLg

Episode 131: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by the incoming Mayor of West Kelowna Stephen Johnston.

Stephen is from West Kelowna, BC, and will be sworn in as it's Mayor this fall after running unopposed in the upcoming municipal election. Over the past 8 years, Stephen has served as both a two-term 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.

Stephen's political history includes providing governance leadership and strategic oversight across key areas including infrastructure, housing, emergency services, and regional planning. He's helped guide multi-jurisdictional policies and budgets exceeding $150 million, while advancing community-driven decisions that support sustainable growth and long-term livability in the Central Okanagan.

In the private sector, Stephen serves as Director of Sales & Business Development at Kelowna Ready …

West Kelowna's New Mayor's First-Term Goals 🏆

"I want West Kelowna to be sought-after as the place to invest int he province."

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#podcast #mortgages #mortgagebroker #realtor #realestate #Kelowna

Episode 131: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by the incoming Mayor of West Kelowna Stephen Johnston.

Stephen is from West Kelowna, BC, and will be sworn in as it's Mayor this fall after running unopposed in the upcoming municipal election. Over the past 8 years, Stephen has served as both a two-term 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.

Stephen's political history includes providing governance leadership and strategic oversight across key areas including infrastructure, housing, emergency services, and regional planning. He's helped guide multi-jurisdictional policies and budgets exceeding $150 million, while advancing community-driven decisions that support sustainable growth and long-term livability in the Central Okanagan.

In the private sector, Stephen serves as Director of Sales & Business Development at Kelowna Ready Mix, where he leads strategic growth initiatives,…

Come Hang With Us at Earl's on October 8th! 🥳

"There is room at the after party at Earl's on October 8th."

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Starting a Business? Do This First ✏️

"You take your foot of the gas it's crazy how much faster things come, right?"

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Full episode here: https://youtu.be/ov7xztpwjHI
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Episode 130: Matt and Taylor are joined by Deven Pakish.

Deven is the Founder and Owner of multiple local companies, including Everclear Pools & Spas, Old Fashioned Excavating, and Castle Retaining Walls, becoming a pillar of the Kelowna construction community over the past 20 years.

Having a larger group of specialized companies working together under one roof creates a unique integrated approach, allowing Deven and his team to control quality, timelines, and outcomes in a way other companies can't. At the end of day, the focus of all of Deven's companies is people: their clients, their crews, and the community they build in.

Deven is here to discuss:

→ The background in founding his companies and how they work both together and as separate entities, how he is integrating AI, and his where he sees them going in the future.

→ How hiring a business coach has changed his approach and why he wishes he would've done it sooner, h…

Episode 130: Matt and Taylor are joined by Deven Pakish.

Deven is the Founder and Owner of multiple local companies, including Everclear Pools & Spas, Old Fashioned Excavating, and Castle Retaining Walls, becoming a pillar of the Kelowna construction community over the past 20 years.

Having a larger group of specialized companies working together under one roof creates a unique integrated approach, allowing Deven and his team to control quality, timelines, and outcomes in a way other companies can't. At the end of day, the focus of all of Deven's companies is people: their clients, their crews, and the community they build in.

Deven is here to discuss:

→ The background in founding his companies and how they work both together and as separate entities, how he is integrating AI, and his where he sees them going in the future.

→ How hiring a business coach has changed his approach and why he wishes he would've done it sooner, his top 10 business books, and his 25-year goal.

→ Th…

How Far Would You Go to Make Things Right with a Client? 🏍️

"So I went to the client I'm like, 'Hey here's this. It's basically the shirt off my back.' So he was like, 'Okay, I'll take it.'"

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/R2aF2Fj0tv4
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Episode 129: Matt and Taylor are joined by Bruno Valko.

Bruno is a Vice-President of National Sales at RMG Mortgages from Kitchener, ON, who has been in the mortgage industry since 1990, and held this position for the last 16 years.

RMG Mortgages is a Canadian mortgage lender who specializes in the residential mortgage space. An expert in providing smart mortgage solutions to homebuyers, they offer a wide range of products and programs delivered through independent mortgage brokers who work closely with prospective homebuyers and homeowners, negotiating on their behalf to get the best rates, terms, and solutions best suited to their unique needs.

Bruno is here to discuss:

→ The Bank of Canada's September 3rd rate hold and what it means for inflation and the bond markets moving forward.

→ The 3 measures of inflation, how they are calculated, and what they mean, with Canada's current headline at ~3% and core at ~2%.

→ The Can…

New SOBR Market Location in Vernon 🍺

"I don't know what I was expecting when I went into the store but, wow."

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