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Episode 96: Matt and Taylor are joined by Troy Froese. Troy is the Co-Owner of Froese & Co. Building and Design Inc. from Kelowna, BC, a full-service residential construction company operating throughout the Okanagan. With extensive experience delivering high-end custom homes and complex renovations, Troy brings a collaborative, detail-driven approach to every project. Known for their commitment to craftsmanship and strong client relationships, Froese & Co. manages their projects from concept to completion—offering a seamless, transparent, and quality-focused construction experience.

Troy is here to discuss:
→ The best things to do when building or renovating a home, the benefits of a cost-plus pricing model, and having the right team in place.
→ The worst things to do when building or renovating a home, underestimating costs or timelines, and not planning for future maintenance or upgrades.
→ Investing in quality, and the possible ramifications of tariffs on building materials.

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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 programs are.
→ How they help clients make their homes as "green" as possible and find rebates.
→ And industry innovations that hope to bring homes closer to "net zero".

Total Home Solutions Website: https://www.totalhome.ca
CleanBC Website: https://www.betterhomesbc.ca
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🏘️ Most Building Schemes Are Not Enforceable 🏘️

"Good luck enforcing that one."

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🧑‍⚖️ Government Keeps Getting in the Way 🧑‍⚖️

"But it took the city of West Kelowna 2-3 times as long."

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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 used for.

Butler Mortgage Website: https://www.butlermortgage.ca
Ron Butler's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronmortgageguy/
Ron Butler's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronmortgageguy
Ron Butler's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ronmortgageguy
Ron Butler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-butler-345531b/
Ron Butler's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1222652784
Angry Mortgage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angrymortgage
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Will It Be a Slow Spring Market? 🐢

"People don't know are you going to buy a house and our economy collapses next month?"

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Our Bread & Butter? Finding You More Value 🍞

"That's the stuff that we've always loved to do."

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Episode 95: Matt and Taylor are joined by twin brothers Chris & Jason Wills, both from Kelowna, BC. Following in their dad's footsteps of commercial real estate, Chris, the Managing Partner of Sales & Leasing, and Jason, a Partner of Sales & Leasing, founded Venture Commercial in 2020, which is now one of the largest commercial real estate brokerages in the Okanagan.

Having extensive knowledge of the local retail, office, and investment market, Chris has successfully completed hundreds of real estate transactions, including Centre 97, and expanding both Chopped Leaf and Wok Box locations throughout North America. One of the most prominent industrial brokers in the market, Jason has been involved in thousands of transactions amounting to over two million square feet of commercial real estate sold, acquired, or leased.

Chris & Jason are here to discuss:
→ Founding Venture Commercial and their business model, what it takes to work in com…

Benefits of Commercial Over Residential Leasing 🏠

"Being a commercial landlord is, in my opinion, a very good thing to be."

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Episode 95: Matt and Taylor are joined by twin brothers Chris & Jason Wills, both from Kelowna, BC. Following in their dad's footsteps of commercial real estate, Chris, the Managing Partner of Sales & Leasing, and Jason, a Partner of Sales & Leasing, founded Venture Commercial in 2020, which is now one of the largest commercial real estate brokerages in the Okanagan.

Having extensive knowledge of the local retail, office, and investment market, Chris has successfully completed hundreds of real estate transactions, including Centre 97, and expanding both Chopped Leaf and Wok Box locations throughout North America. One of the most prominent industrial brokers in the market, Jason has been involved in thousands of transactions amounting to over two million square feet of commercial real estate sold, acquired, or leased.

Chris & Jason are here to discuss:
→ Founding Venture Commercial and their business model, what it takes to work in commercial real estate, and the benefits of commerci…

💸 Best Investment During Renovations 💸

"I know it sounds so simple, but man does paint go a long way."

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🏗️ Multiple Kelowna Projects Delayed 🏗️

"With the cost of borrowing staying high, we are seeing projects delayed."

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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 "hacking the system".
→ How pushing yourself with outside-the-box experiences can lead to growth and the best version of yourself.
→ And leaving a legacy for your kids and the concept of "dying with zero".

Nicholas Kusmich's Website: https://www.nicholaskusmich.com
Nicholas Kusmich's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholaskusmich/
NIcholas Kusmich's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaskusmich/
Nicholas Kusmich's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmkjr
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🛋️ Democratizing Interior Design 🛋️

"Ultimately I just wanted everyone to have access to good design."

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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 created relationships and opportunities.

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What is a Rental Achievement Holdback? 🤨

"The changes that they're making are evolving with it, and they're actually pretty good."

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Episode 94: Matt and Taylor are joined by Spencer Harris. Spencer is the Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital from Kelowna, BC, and is responsible for loan origination across Western Canadian markets. Peakhill Capital is a commercial real estate asset manager providing competitive and flexible financing structures to developers, investors, and REITs. A CMHC-approved lender, Peakhill is also a direct lender on behalf of its own balance sheet and investment funds, and has funded more than 2,000 transactions totalling in excess of $12 billion since it's inception in 2019. Spencer specializes in both conventional and CMHC-insured loans including bridge, acquisition, refinance, and construction.

Spencer is here to discuss:
→ What Peakhill Capital is, what sets Peakhill apart, where Peakhill gets it's capital, and where Peakhill has been funding in Canada the most.
→ What the CMHC is and who it benefits, recent CMHC policy changes, …

The First Event Of Its Kind In The Okanagan 🎟️

Get your tickets for Evolv 2025 at EventBrite.com!

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Qualifications for CMHC Financing 📄

"The 25% of the mortgage balance can be pretty hefty."

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Episode 94: Matt and Taylor are joined by Spencer Harris. Spencer is the Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital from Kelowna, BC, and is responsible for loan origination across Western Canadian markets. Peakhill Capital is a commercial real estate asset manager providing competitive and flexible financing structures to developers, investors, and REITs. A CMHC-approved lender, Peakhill is also a direct lender on behalf of its own balance sheet and investment funds, and has funded more than 2,000 transactions totalling in excess of $12 billion since it's inception in 2019. Spencer specializes in both conventional and CMHC-insured loans including bridge, acquisition, refinance, and construction.

Spencer is here to discuss:
→ What Peakhill Capital is, what sets Peakhill apart, where Peakhill gets it's capital, and where Peakhill has been funding in Canada the most.
→ What the CMHC is and who it benefits, recent CMHC policy changes, and how to qualify for CMHC financing.
→ What the…