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Immigrants Fuel the Economy by Filling Jobs Canadians Won't Do ⛽️

"There's 27 million Americans who are content creators. Are those people going to stop creating content online and go work in a manufacturing plant or at a hotel at 4:00 in the morning?"

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Canada's $1.3T Debt is Driving Inflation 💸

"I mean the US just hit $40T in debt. In Canada, we're running $1.3T. Trillion. With a 'T'"

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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 Canadian government's debt, which is currently at $1.3T+…

Can Kelowna Bounce Back After 4 Tough Summers? ☀️

"Honestly like September is one of the best months in Kelowna so if you are a tourist wanting to come check out Kelowna, maybe September's the month."

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/rOwvs2CQrJY
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Episode 128: Matt and Taylor are joined by Derrick Sabourin.

Derrick is a Managing Partner of Samson Waters Vacation Rentals from Vernon, BC, a property management and optimization service for shot-term rentals across Mexico and the Oakanagan.

A former high school teacher of English and Spanish, Derrick realized he wasn't as fulfilled in that career path as he wanted to be. After a talk with his cousins, who founded Samson Waters, he moved to Mexico from Manitoba, thus starting his real estate journey. After a year, he decided to follow them to the Okanagan, and has been steadily growing their short-term rentals portfolio ever since.

Derrick is here to discuss:

→ His journey into short-term rentals, the benefits of working with him, and his future plans.

→ The pitfalls of self-managing rentals, what makes Samson Waters different from other property management companies, and the 2 tiers of their "hands off" approach.

→ The ulti…

The #1 Amenity For STR That Increases Profitability 🥇

"If we compare properties that don't have a hot tub verses those that have a hot tub, it's about a 50% increase."

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Boost Your STR Revenue Using These Pricing Optimizations 🏷️

"This property without minimums out-performed the property with the minimum by 57%"

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Episode 128: Matt and Taylor are joined by Derrick Sabourin.

Derrick is a Managing Partner of Samson Waters Vacation Rentals from Vernon, BC, a property management and optimization service for shot-term rentals across Mexico and the Oakanagan.

A former high school teacher of English and Spanish, Derrick realized he wasn't as fulfilled in that career path as he wanted to be. After a talk with his cousins, who founded Samson Waters, he moved to Mexico from Manitoba, thus starting his real estate journey. After a year, he decided to follow them to the Okanagan, and has been steadily growing their short-term rentals portfolio ever since.

Derrick is here to discuss:

→ His journey into short-term rentals, the benefits of working with him, and his future plans.

→ The pitfalls of self-managing rentals, what makes Samson Waters different from other property management companies, and the 2 tiers of their "hands off" approach.

→ The ultimate goal of STR and how to optimize pricing, the big…

mddl U's New Infill Course: FREE for Kelowna Residents 🎓

"BC specifically there's 50% off, and then completely free for Kelowna residents."

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The Best Time to Get Insurance in the Okanagan ❄️

"They won't quote new business if there's a wildfire within say 50km of the risks locations."

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/aW2HbVpl5Ko
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Episode 127: Matt and Taylor are joined by Josh Pillsbury & Roche Gom of Summit Commercial Solutions Inc.
 
Josh is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Summit Commercial Solutions Inc. from Kelowna, BC, with experience in both the Canadian and US markets, having launched insurance programs for some of North America's largest companies.

Roche is a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) and a Commercial Insurance Broker at Summit Commercial Solutions Inc.

Summit Commercial Solutions Inc. is a national insurance brokerage and risk management firm headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, a cutting-edge venture-backed boutique commercial insurance firm serving clients across Canada. Their proprietary platform uses agentic AI workflows to run technical risk assessments, shop multiple carriers simultaneously, and build tailored coverage strategies.
 
Josh & Roche are here to discuss:
 
→ Their journey's in the industry, the fou…

Why "Shopping Around" is the Biggest Consumer Mistake 🛒

"'Hey I'm just reaching out because I want to shop around.' That terminology kills me." "You're like, 'That's just what brokers do, they shop around.'"

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Episode 127: Matt and Taylor are joined by Josh Pillsbury & Roche Gom of Summit Commercial Solutions Inc.
 
Josh is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Summit Commercial Solutions Inc. from Kelowna, BC, with experience in both the Canadian and US markets, having launched insurance programs for some of North America's largest companies.

Roche is a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) and a Commercial Insurance Broker at Summit Commercial Solutions Inc.

Summit Commercial Solutions Inc. is a national insurance brokerage and risk management firm headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, a cutting-edge venture-backed boutique commercial insurance firm serving clients across Canada. Their proprietary platform uses agentic AI workflows to run technical risk assessments, shop multiple carriers simultaneously, and build tailored coverage strategies.
 
Josh & Roche are here to discuss:
 
→ Their journey's in the industry, the founding of Summit, and the types of clients that they w…

BC's $1.4B Condo Bailout: Why It's the Wrong Move 🚫

"It just seems like that is to keep the house prices high and make the banks happy."

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/RgyKHG6Aawo

Episode 126: Matt and Taylor are joined by Simon Mills.
 
Simon is the President of Valley First, a division of Tru Cooperative Bank, from Kelowna, BC, who joined Valley First in 2019 as the Director of Commercial Banking before becoming President in 2023.
 
With over 16 years of experience in banking, Simon moved to Vancouver from the UK in 2014 while working for HSBC. When that job ended, he didn't want to leave, so he joined Valley First and made his home in the Okanagan.

Simon is a solution-focused leader and is passionate about building member relationships and driving member loyalty, drawing on his breadth of experiences in portfolio & risk management to make a difference in the community where he serves and lives. Simon is also active in Valley First’s signature cause, Feed the Valley, and is dedicated to strengthening the credit union movement across Canada.

With approximately $20 billion in total assets and assets under admi…

Housing Affordability: What Needs to Give 🤷

"We need to re-set our expectations a little bit."

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Episode 126: Matt and Taylor are joined by Simon Mills.
 
Simon is the President of Valley First, a division of Tru Cooperative Bank, from Kelowna, BC, who joined Valley First in 2019 as the Director of Commercial Banking before becoming President in 2023.
 
With over 16 years of experience in banking, Simon moved to Vancouver from the UK in 2014 while working for HSBC. When that job ended, he didn't want to leave, so he joined Valley First and made his home in the Okanagan.

Simon is a solution-focused leader and is passionate about building member relationships and driving member loyalty, drawing on his breadth of experiences in portfolio & risk management to make a difference in the community where he serves and lives. Simon is also active in Valley First’s signature cause, Feed the Valley, and is dedicated to strengthening the credit union movement across Canada.

With approximately $20 billion in total assets and assets under administration, and more than 291,000 members, Tru Co…

How Credit Unions Benefit Our Community 🏦

"We get to make decisions in a more local way. We are local."

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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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