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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Lisa Britcliffe: From real estate to self-discovery and back again
Surrogacy is a journey filled with hope and anticipation. So is starting a real estate agency, or any business, from the ground up
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Grant Jupe: 10 lessons from a Journey Through Surrogacy, Parenthood, and Entrepreneurship
Surrogacy is a journey filled with hope and anticipation. So is starting a real estate agency, or any business, from the ground up
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Breaking barriers: Melinda Kirby on tackling challenges head-on, revolutionising work-life harmony, and empowering women to lead and succeed
From standalone agent to industry leader, Melinda Kirby breaks through barriers with a blend of fierce strategy and genuine care, setting new standards for women in real estate.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Back on track: Grant Turner on overcoming health hurdles, resilience in real estate and an inspiring cycling comeback
In the face of life's most daunting challenges, some individuals not only persevere but also emerge stronger, wiser, and more compassionate. Grant Turner's story is a testament to the transformative power of resilience. When confronted with a sudden and serious health condition, he refused to let it define him. Instead, he embraced the struggle, rediscovered his passion for real estate,…
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Celebrity Homes
Rustic home Johnny Cash built for his son hits the market
In the 1980s, renowned country music figures Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash enlisted the expertise of esteemed builder Braxton Dixon to craft a residence for their son, Johnny Carter Cash.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
From Trauma into Triumph: Mel Thomas’ Mission to Empower the Next Generation
Imagine a world where every young person is empowered with the skills, confidence, and resilience to face life's challenges head-on—this vision drives Mel Thomas and the transformative KYUP! Project.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Fearless leadership: Rebecca Halton on pioneering growth, empowering your team and embracing wellness
In a realm where tradition sometimes stifles innovation, Rebecca Halton shatters the mould, pioneering a unique blend of team empowerment and wellness in real estate, turning a career curveball into a triumph of managing a staggering 2500 properties.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
From receptionist to real estate trailblazer: Nicole Katsivelas on leadership essentials, mastering company culture and overcoming self-limitations
Imagine transforming from a front desk receptionist to a high-flying partner and head of department at leading Victorian agency Jellis Craig.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Christine Ewin’s proven strategies for mastering real estate, navigating setbacks, and reclaiming the top spot
With 22 years of experience under her belt, Christine Ewin reveals how resilience, adaptability, and spot-on people skills made her a force to be reckoned with.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: How Jonny Warren turned adversity into his greatest teacher
When Jonny Warren was homeless and struggling to get his life on track after battling drugs in his 20s, he never imagined he would one day lead a team of 13 as director of one of Canberra’s fastest-growing real estate agencies.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Laura O’Reilly reveals how she is helping people with disabilities have a fighting chance at a normal life
Laura O'Reilly’s always been incredibly passionate about helping those around her who haven't had an easy path in life.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Mike Green talks about passion and purpose and why you need something to drive you
Five months into his retirement, Harcourts Managing Director, Mike Green knew he wasn’t living his best life.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Romany Brooks on how to handle people saying no and the importance of community
BresicWhitney sales agent, Romany Brooks is passionate about real estate and her community, with a strong ethos of building a positive culture wherever she goes.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Nathan Casserly talks “shared leadership” and tackling hard times beyond the business world
How Nathan Casserly restructured his business and why going into “Superman mode” isn’t always the right thing to do as a leader
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AREC2017 EA Studio
Bob Wolff on discovering your ‘why’, embracing failure, and believing in your potential
Elite Agent snapshot: Bob Wolff's top three tips from AREC 2017.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Avi Khan on how to empower your team by fostering leadership from within
In a short space of time, Avi Khan has been able to create one of the fastest-growing agencies in Brisbane, driven by his personal leadership style.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Nicole Davidson on how to stop seeking external validation and start developing your emotional self
Navigating your way through life and in the process trying to find yourself, are some of the biggest challenges we all face.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Anna Cavill on launching your real estate career in your 40s
With all the demands that real estate puts on you, it can be difficult to start a career as an agent later in life.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Kate Smith on dealing with setbacks and overcoming rejection
Much like a professional athlete, real estate is a high-performance activity that rewards the people who are prepared to work harder and never give up.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Renee Reynolds on building a property management business that puts the client first
Fifteen years ago, Renee Reynolds was told that a standalone property management business would never work.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
50 years in real estate: Philip Webb on real estate over the decades, building a rent roll and his legacy
After 50 years in real estate, Philip Webb officially sold his Doncaster-based business in December, closing the door on a career that saw the profession grow from humble beginnings into the thriving industry it is today.
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Real Estate Agent Events
Elite Retreat is back in 2023 – in Bali!
If you’re looking to supercharge your business and gain industry-leading knowledge to power you and your team towards success, then Elite Retreat 2023 is for you.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Clarence White on how embracing imperfection transformed his career
Auctioneer Clarence White has been crowned the best in his field, but he's the first to admit it's been a long journey of rejections and close finishes to get to where he is today.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
The buyer’s journey: Samantha McLean and Mark Edwards on the art of ‘mass personalisation’, the AI boom and the agents that stood out during their house-hunting journey
'Mass personalisation' might, on the surface, appear to be a contradiction in terms. However, as you’ll discover in this special episode of the Elevate podcast, it’s one of the key issues not only affecting the real estate industry but the one with the power to supercharge your results.
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Real Estate News
The top 50 residential real estate influencers and innovators for 2022
There is rarely a dull day in real estate. From mergers and acquisitions, pivoting in a changing market and continued acceleration of PropTech, 2022 has been a year for the record books.
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Courageous Conversations: Jet Xavier on bringing mental health battles out into the open
High-performance coach Jet Xaiver has had a long career having difficult conversations with business leaders and elite agents to try and get the best out of them.
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Courageous Conversations: Hayley Van de Ven on the hard choices that took her from receptionist to industry leader
With four RE/MAX offices to her name, Hayley Van de Ven is rightly regarded as a real estate success story.
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Nerida Conisbee: Australia the knockdown nation
In the 12 months to June 2022, there were more houses knocked down in Australia than ever recorded before.
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Who’s more likely to be hit by rising energy costs?
With the continued push to renewable energy and the United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP27) now on, this week we take a look at where households source energy for their homes.
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Courageous Conversations: Why Tanja Neven-Jones will never let her past be bigger than her future, and why real estate success is all about giving back
As one of OBrien Real Estate’s top performing sales agents, Tanja Neven-Jones has enjoyed a career of incredible highs. It’s also had its fair share of devastating lows.
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Courageous Conversations: How Corissa Sorbello got up, showed up and created her best life
Like a lot of women, Refurb to Invest Chief Executive Officer Corissa Sorbello goes by a few titles. She’s a mum, business owner, entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast, who concedes it’s a balancing act to fulfil all those roles well.
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OPINION
Time use survey shows a more relaxed lifestyle in most, but not all, of regional Australia
Every 15 years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics conducts a time use survey. Around 2,000 households are given diaries to record how they spend their time.
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