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Episode 118: Matt and Taylor are joined by Scott Butler.

Scott is the CEO of Highstreet Ventures Inc. from Kelowna, BC, who became CEO in 2022 after being their President since 2010. 

Highstreet is the only BC-based real estate development company that develops, builds, sells, and operates net-zero (step 4) energy ready condos and rentals, while also focusing on creating community for it's residents. Since 2006, they've built over 6000 homes and 22 communities. Currently, Highstreet is developing their Ascent community, new condos to own or rent in Kelowna's Upper Mission.

Scott is here to discuss:

→ Why he got into real estate, how Highstreet stays profitable, and their future plans.

→ Why they run Strata in their developments, why they build in step code 4, and if homes will ever become cheaper to build moving forward.

→ The unique offers on Kelowna's Ascent Condos - why it's a price guarantee instead of a price drop, the doubli…

Building in Step Code 4 Pays Off for Everyone 💰

"Is it the right thing to do? Absolutely. Is there a mathematical justification? Absolutely."

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Episode 118: Matt and Taylor are joined by Scott Butler.

Scott is the CEO of Highstreet Ventures Inc. from Kelowna, BC, who became CEO in 2022 after being their President since 2010. 

Highstreet is the only BC-based real estate development company that develops, builds, sells, and operates net-zero (step 4) energy ready condos and rentals, while also focusing on creating community for it's residents. Since 2006, they've built over 6000 homes and 22 communities. Currently, Highstreet is developing their Ascent community, new condos to own or rent in Kelowna's Upper Mission.

Scott is here to discuss:

→ Why he got into real estate, how Highstreet stays profitable, and their future plans.

→ Why they run Strata in their developments, why they build in step code 4, and if homes will ever become cheaper to build moving forward.

→ The unique offers on Kelowna's Ascent Condos - why it's a price guarantee instead of a price drop, the doubling of home warranty, upgraded energy efficiency, …

Free Mortgage Monitoring: Save $15k, Win $2,500 💰

"On average we were saving people just over $15,000, and then a few hundred bucks a month on their payment."

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/LyDgb1gYY7A

Episode 117: Matt and Taylor are joined by Kylee Wilson.

Kylee is a Co-Founder & the Director of Community Partnerships from the Greater Kelowna Metropolitan Area in BC, who is also a Fundraiser for UBCO. Kylee is a natural strategist who blends big-picture vision with down-to-earth care, who channels her love for people and spreadsheets into making bibidi’s vision happen.

Founded in Kelowna, bibidi's mission is to connect Kelownan's with trusted local services. Through their app, they make it easy for consumers to find help for everyday needs, while giving service providers, students, and tradespeople a platform to share their craft, build their reputation, and connect with real people nearby. Their goal is to make support easy to find, work easy to offer, and communities stronger and more connected.

Kylee is here to discuss:

→ What led to the creation of bibidi and how it got it's name, building a local, two-sided marketplace to s…

Build a Business Doing What You Love With bibidi 🥰

"Wow! This would allow me to do what I'm actually good at."

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Buy Back Your Time with the bibidi App ⏳

"There's probably 30 points in my career alone where this would be extraordinarily useful."

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Episode 117: Matt and Taylor are joined by Kylee Wilson.

Kylee is a Co-Founder & the Director of Community Partnerships from the Greater Kelowna Metropolitan Area in BC, who is also a Fundraiser for UBCO. Kylee is a natural strategist who blends big-picture vision with down-to-earth care, who channels her love for people and spreadsheets into making bibidi’s vision happen.

Founded in Kelowna, bibidi's mission is to connect Kelownan's with trusted local services. Through their app, they make it easy for consumers to find help for everyday needs, while giving service providers, students, and tradespeople a platform to share their craft, build their reputation, and connect with real people nearby. Their goal is to make support easy to find, work easy to offer, and communities stronger and more connected.

Kylee is here to discuss:

→ What led to the creation of bibidi and how it got it's name, building a local, two-sided marketplace to serve Kelownans, and their aspirations for future …

Best Investment Opportunity in Kelowna Right Now 💰

"There's a ton of value add in that building."

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Is House Flipping Still Worth it? 💸

"Our best flip we bought in North Vancouver for $1,050,000 and sold it for $1.45."

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/AReJc4RyB34

Episode 116: Matt and Taylor are joined by Chad Mckillop.

Chad is a Realtor with Oakwyn Realty from Kelowna, BC, who has over 20 years of experience in the real estate space. After owning a construction company specializing in award-winning custom renovations and completing 11 successful property flips, Chad obtained his real estate license, and was named Rookie of the Year for his first year as a Realtor.

Chad is here to discuss:

→ How he got into real estate, his first house flip and why he stopped flipping houses, and the strategies to be successful in the current real estate environment.

→ Kelowna's best investment opportunities, his biggest investing mistakes, and his biggest investing successes.

→ What he learnt in his first year of being a Realtor, advice for new Realtors, and the realities of door-knocking.

Chad Mckellop's Website: https://www.callchad.ca
Chad Mckellop's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechadmckillop…

Our Biggest Real Estate Investing Mistakes 😬

"My IRD penalty on that was $123,000"

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Episode 116: Matt and Taylor are joined by Chad Mckillop.

Chad is a Realtor with Oakwyn Realty from Kelowna, BC, who has over 20 years of experience in the real estate space. After owning a construction company specializing in award-winning custom renovations and completing 11 successful property flips, Chad obtained his real estate license, and was named Rookie of the Year for his first year as a Realtor.

Chad is here to discuss:

→ How he got into real estate, his first house flip and why he stopped flipping houses, and the strategies to be successful in the current real estate environment.

→ Kelowna's best investment opportunities, his biggest investing mistakes, and his biggest investing successes.

→ What he learnt in his first year of being a Realtor, advice for new Realtors, and the realities of door-knocking.

Chad Mckellop's Website: https://www.callchad.ca
Chad Mckellop's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechadmckillop/
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
5:02 Today's Guest: Ch…

Seahawks vs Patriots: Superbowl XL Predictions 🏈

"We get to re-match the worst play in NFL history."

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Is ALR Land Hindering Housing Developments? 🤔

"I wanna see ALR at 30%. We've got to expand it so it's never developed."

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/g3iHv774xqs

Episode 115: Matt and Taylor are joined by W. Brett Wilson, who is well known for being on CBC’s hit reality TV show Dragons’ Den, but is better known as a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Brett co-founded FirstEnergy Capital Corp. in 1993, which went on to become Canada’s leading energy investment bank. He has since gone on to develop extensive holdings in the energy, real estate, agriculture, sports, and entertainment industries. Brett continues to simplify and organize his life to focus on what is most important - his health, his family, and his friends.

Brett is a significant investor in Kelowna & the Okanagan, including the Brandt’s Creek Crossing shopping centre, Global Fitness, and the adjacent Kelowna Business Centre, KBC. He also owns the PrairieWest Centre in West Kelowna, multiple ALR lands including 70 acres of Mission Creek (next to the actual creek) and 20 acres next to Field Road (by Gallaghers Canyon), as well…

Western Canada's Key to Future Success 🔑

"We almost hardly need Ontario and Quebec and the noise in Ottawa."

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Episode 115: Matt and Taylor are joined by W. Brett Wilson, who is well known for being on CBC’s hit reality TV show Dragons’ Den, but is better known as a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Brett co-founded FirstEnergy Capital Corp. in 1993, which went on to become Canada’s leading energy investment bank. He has since gone on to develop extensive holdings in the energy, real estate, agriculture, sports, and entertainment industries. Brett continues to simplify and organize his life to focus on what is most important - his health, his family, and his friends.

Brett is a significant investor in Kelowna & the Okanagan, including the Brandt’s Creek Crossing shopping centre, Global Fitness, and the adjacent Kelowna Business Centre, KBC. He also owns the PrairieWest Centre in West Kelowna, multiple ALR lands including 70 acres of Mission Creek (next to the actual creek) and 20 acres next to Field Road (by Gallaghers Canyon), as well as a few smaller projects.

Brett is here to dis…

Our Biggest Grievances in BC Real Estate Today 😡

"Provincial government I think have done an absolutely terrible job, in terms of housing."

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Why Housing Construction Costs Keep Soaring 🚀

"It's a wish list of some beaurocrat, right? Who doesn't truly understand how that affects things down the road."

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