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Yo-Yoing Policies Killing Investor Confidence & Crippling Kelowna 🪀

"Capital is a coward. Capital goes where it can seek a predictable, risk-adjusted return."

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Innovative Ways Kelowna is Tackling Crime & Community Safety 🤝

"Wihtout a doubt the most difficult is crime & safety."

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/ly38vKKnBjQ

Episode 121: Matt and Taylor are joined by Tom Dyas, the Mayor of Kelowna, who was elected for the first time in 2022.

Tom moved from Toronto to BC in 1986 to be the executive sous chef at Expo. He then went on to be executive chef of Delta Hotels in Whistler. In May of 1987 Tom went into the insurance and financial industry creating his own company, TD Benefits, which he has proudly owned and operated ever since.  Over his 40 years in the insurance and financial industry, his company has won numerous awards for customer service, growth of business, and client retention.

In 1996, Tom and his family moved to the Okanagan, where he has always been actively involved in the community, coaching local soccer clubs and sitting on the Boards of Kelowna Minor Hockey, the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, the Okanagan College Advisory and the Child Advocacy Centre and chair of the 2020 Memorial Cup Host Committee.

Along with being the Mayor, Tom cu…

Kelowna Slashing DCC Fees by 25% to Jumpstart Housing Development 🤯

"Just a week or so ago we reduced our DCCs by 25%."

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✅ Vote for Us on Best of Kelowna!! ✅

Once again, we’ve made it to the public voting round in the Best Local Podcast category in Kelowna Now's Best of Kelowna!

It’s a friendly contest to support local businesses around Kelowna, and we would really appreciate your support.

🗳️ Voting takes place until May 12th at 3:00 PM on https://bestof.kelownanow.com/votes

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Going All-In on Commercial Real Estate with Venture Commercial 💯

"I have an announcement: I am going all-in on commercial real estate."

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Episode 121: Matt and Taylor are joined by Tom Dyas, the Mayor of Kelowna, who was elected for the first time in 2022.

Tom moved from Toronto to BC in 1986 to be the executive sous chef at Expo. He then went on to be executive chef of Delta Hotels in Whistler. In May of 1987 Tom went into the insurance and financial industry creating his own company, TD Benefits, which he has proudly owned and operated ever since.  Over his 40 years in the insurance and financial industry, his company has won numerous awards for customer service, growth of business, and client retention.

In 1996, Tom and his family moved to the Okanagan, where he has always been actively involved in the community, coaching local soccer clubs and sitting on the Boards of Kelowna Minor Hockey, the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, the Okanagan College Advisory and the Child Advocacy Centre and chair of the 2020 Memorial Cup Host Committee.

Along with being the Mayor, Tom currently sits on the RDCO Board as a Director, Cha…

June 1st STR Exemption Exclusive to Kelowna 🌟

"I was down in Vancouver with a bunch of mayors last week and they weren't really happy about it."

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Kelowna Condos Appraisals Plummet: Owners Lose $160k+ in Value 🤯

"They were about like $134,000 short they had to come up with to close on this."

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/o872M2eriAM

Episode 120: Matt and Taylor are joined by Chase Stevenson.

Chase is the Founder of CHASEIT Group from Kelowna, BC, bringing together a high-performing community, world-class coaching, and strategic investment in companies shaping the future of health and wellness. Their focus is simple: build better humans, stronger communities, and have meaningful impact.

Chase has a Master’s in Finance and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of New Hampshire, where he was also the captain of their Division 1 hockey team. With his professional hockey career cut short because of concussions, Chase then worked on Wall Street as an Investment Analyst at Deutsche Bank DWS Group, but this left him unfulfilled, and he decided to return to Kelowna.

He now works as a holistic high-performance coach, partnering with athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders to optimize energy, focus, resilience, and long-term health through personalized systems. Alongs…

Wellness Workspaces: Optimize Your Life 🚀

"It's an escape for you to go and focus and reset your health."

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What Sets Apart the Most Successful People 💪

"It's always going to be the self-work, and that's the biggest impact."

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Episode 120: Matt and Taylor are joined by Chase Stevenson.

Chase is the Founder of CHASEIT Group from Kelowna, BC, bringing together a high-performing community, world-class coaching, and strategic investment in companies shaping the future of health and wellness. Their focus is simple: build better humans, stronger communities, and have meaningful impact.

Chase has a Master’s in Finance and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of New Hampshire, where he was also the captain of their Division 1 hockey team. With his professional hockey career cut short because of concussions, Chase then worked on Wall Street as an Investment Analyst at Deutsche Bank DWS Group, but this left him unfulfilled, and he decided to return to Kelowna.

He now works as a holistic high-performance coach, partnering with athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders to optimize energy, focus, resilience, and long-term health through personalized systems. Alongside his coaching, Chase competes professionally i…

Deville Coffee Lakewood: Kelowna's Friendliest Coffee Shop ☕️

"No grumpy baristas, absolutely not. That doesn't happen here."

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/9eXPP0eTOao

Episode 119: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Deana Steele.

Deana is the Founder of Keys to Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, the top short-term vacation rental property marketing platform in the Central Okanagan. In 2025, Deana also became an Advisory Parter of Deville Coffee Lakeshore, a local coffee shop on Kelowna's Lakeshore Road.

A trusted leader in luxury furnished vacation rentals and executive housing, Deana delivers exceptional results for both homeowners and discerning guests across the Okanagan. With over a decade of proven success and known for her personalized approach, local expertise, and unwavering standards, Deana is dedicated to making every property she represents stand out and succeed. Whether you’re looking for trusted management of your luxury home or the perfect executive stay, Deana offers a seamless, high-touch experience that is trusted by owners, preferred by guests, and proven by results.

Deana is here to discuss…

Empty Units Flooding Kelowna Are Creating Rental Chaos 😬

"I had one guest actually leave, she was so uncomfortable in one of these brand-new luxury buildings, because of the poor quality tenants."

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When Could Kelowna Get the Exemption to Add More STR? ⏳

"If I was in Vancouver and we didn't get that early exemption, I would be pissed off."

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Episode 119: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Deana Steele.

Deana is the Founder of Keys to Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, the top short-term vacation rental property marketing platform in the Central Okanagan. In 2025, Deana also became an Advisory Parter of Deville Coffee Lakeshore, a local coffee shop on Kelowna's Lakeshore Road.

A trusted leader in luxury furnished vacation rentals and executive housing, Deana delivers exceptional results for both homeowners and discerning guests across the Okanagan. With over a decade of proven success and known for her personalized approach, local expertise, and unwavering standards, Deana is dedicated to making every property she represents stand out and succeed. Whether you’re looking for trusted management of your luxury home or the perfect executive stay, Deana offers a seamless, high-touch experience that is trusted by owners, preferred by guests, and proven by results.

Deana is here to discuss:

→ An overview of the short-term rental (STR) s…

3 Incredible Offers on Kelowna's Ascent Condos 🌟

"Man, we sound like an infomercial but he's not paying us, I swear!"

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Price Guarantee for Kelowna's Ascent Condo Buyers 🤑

"Out of all of the incentives we've seen in the last couple of years, this just seems to make sense."

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