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💲 The Importance of Sales & Marketing Skills 💲

"They spend a lot of money and it did not convert them into a customer."

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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 Style Inc. & Sparkling Stays.
→ The effect of the short-term rental (STR) legislation on the condo market in Kelowna.
→ And how her mindset has not only helped her prepare her business for the impact of the STR legislation, but also how she has dealt with negativity on social media.

Amanda Van Der Lee's Email: amanda@howtohost.ca
How to Host Website: https://www.howtohost.ca
How to Host Links: https://howtohost.ca/insta/
How to Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/how.to.host/
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🇨🇦 Are Canadians Defaulting on Their Mortgages? 🇨🇦

"Just don't get caught up in those bad headlines."

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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-planning for your taxes and estate can optimize your financials.
→ And the tax changes that have been made for the 2023 filing year that you need to be aware of.

Watson CPA Services Website: https://www.watsoncpaservices.ca
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🙈 My Biggest Business Mistakes 🙈

"That cost me, big time."

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The Impact of Tariffs on Canada's Real Estate Market 😳

"It certainly would mean another year or two of really slow sales."

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/KNOeD9XFE9E

Episode 93: 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's 1st Appearance in Episode 35: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/35-brendon-ogmundson/

Brendon's 2nd Appearance in Episode 61: https://youtu.be/QlKVVYUQQCQ

Brendon is here to discuss:
→ How tariffs work, the reasoning behind the US/Canada tariffs, and other ways Canada can target the US.
→ How these tariffs can impact the Canadian economy, inflation and GDP expectations, and where interest rates will go.
→ Who will be most affected in BC, what this means for real estate, and the Canadian dollar.

BCREA Website: https://www…

Tariffs: What the Hell is the US Thinking 🤦🏻‍♂️

"This is a way of essentially introducing a consumption tax on American taxpayers, but not calling it that."

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How Tariffs Actually Work and Who Pays For Them 🫣

"All of those tariffs get baked into the eventual consumer price."

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Episode 93: 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's 1st Appearance in Episode 35: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/35-brendon-ogmundson/

Brendon's 2nd Appearance in Episode 61: https://youtu.be/QlKVVYUQQCQ

Brendon is here to discuss:
→ How tariffs work, the reasoning behind the US/Canada tariffs, and other ways Canada can target the US.
→ How these tariffs can impact the Canadian economy, inflation and GDP expectations, and where interest rates will go.
→ Who will be most affected in BC, what this means for real estate, and the Canadian dollar.

BCREA Website: https://www.bcrea.bc.ca
Brendon Ogmundson's LinkedIn: https:…

⏱️ There's No Bad Time to Invest in Real Estate ⏱️

"I don't care what the economy is, adjust your strategy to accommodate what's happening."

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Episode 53: Matt and Taylor are joined by Taylor Dedora, AACI. Taylor is the Owner of DS Appraisers from Coldstream, BC, who was born and raised in Vernon. Taylor has been an appraiser since 2008, and bought DS Appraisers in 2018.

Taylor is here to discuss:
→ The difference between BC assessments and appraisals.
→ How appraisals play a vital role in the real estate process and ensure fair, unbiased outcomes.
→ And why not all properties need to cashflow when you're investing in real estate.

DS Appraisers Website: https://www.dsappraisers.com
DS Appraisers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsappraisers/
DS Appraisers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dsappraisers?refid=52
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⬆️ The Difference Between Success & Failure ⬇️

"It's literally where people get in their own way."

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Episode 54: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brandon Love and Tom Moffat, both Mortgage Brokers at Northshore Mortgage Group from Burlington, Ontario. Brandon and Tom also co-host 2 podcasts, The Invested Entrepreneur, which helps consumers achieve financial freedom, and Commission Breath, which provides tactical information for Mortgage Brokers to scale their business.

Brandon & Tom are here to discuss:
→ What led them to entrepreneurship and the common threads they've seen with successful entrepreneurs.
→ How they're advising clients right now when it comes to mortgage terms and rate types.
→ And the most powerful strategy to start investing in real estate right now.

Tom and Brandon's Email: experts@northshoregroup.ca
Brandon Love's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amortgagewithlove/
Tom Moffat's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom.moffat_/

Invested Entrepreneur Podcast: https://wavve.link/invested.entrepreneur
Invested Entrepreneur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Investe…

🏠 New BC Legislation? Vacancy Control 🏠

"A new thing that they decided to invent."

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✂️ No More Fixed Rate Cuts?! ✂️

"This might be as good as it gets."

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Episode 55: Matt and Taylor are joined by Peter Borszcz. Peter is a Lawyer and partner at Montgomery Miles and Stone Law Firm from Kelowna, BC, working with clients, developers and businesspersons in the acquisition and sale of real estate and business assets. Peter is also a legal-update instructor for the Real Estate Council of British Columbia and teaches both Commercial Legal Update and Residential Legal Update to real estate licensees across the province.

Peter is here to discuss:
→ The BC short-term rental (STR) legislation and what to consider if you're looking at purchasing leased land on a First Nation.
→ The ALR land swap, the difficulties in land development, and the future of independent wineries in the Okanagan.
→ And how bureaucracy is making real estate more complicated than it needs to be and why you need to have legal expertise in a real estate transaction.

Montgomery Miles & Stone Law Firm Website: https://www.mmslawfirm.ca
Peter Borszcz Email: peter@mmslawfirm.ca
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🏢 Downtown Kelowna is Crumbling 🏢

"It's not going to make future projects easy that's for sure."

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🫣 Consequences of the BC House Flipping Tax 🫣

"Prices actually rise higher with the tax than without the tax."

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Episode 56: Matt and Taylor are joined by Amanda Hamilton. Amanda is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and Interior Designer based in Calgary, Alberta. Founder and Creative Director of Amanda Hamilton Interior Design, Palette Archives and 3 Ft. Nothing Construction, Amanda’s unorthodox approach to both design and business has made her one of the most sought-after creative minds in Canada.

Amanda is here to discuss:
→ How she manages to run multiple successful businesses and her newest business venture that's in the works.
→ Personal development, book publishing, and work/life balance.
→ And the best investment and biggest mistake you could make in your home from a design perspective.

Amanda Hamilton Interior Design Website: https://www.amandahamiltondesign.com
Amanda Hamilton Interior Design Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahidstudio/
Palette Archives Website: https://www.palettearchives.com
Palette Archives Instagram: https://instagram.com/palettearchives
Amanda Hamilton'…